The MAX grounding is really hitting home around here. I needed to get a speciality marine part and was informed by the manufacturer that they were out of stock so I would normally be SOL for about three months -- but the good news (for us) is that because of the Boeing slowdown the fabricators are looking for work and the marine orders which are usually way back in the queue are getting done -- the upshot is my part will be available next week! So if you are a manufacturer who needs high quality work done in stainless or aluminum, call around in the Seattle area and stock up with good old American machine know-how while you have a chance. Lots of good shops are apparently looking for business and these guys know about quality.