I am a very satisfied customer of Blackburn Tools. I have had several orders with Isaac, and I was satisfied with each and every saw.
IMHO, he is a stand up guy.
It looks like Old Street Tools is catching up on his back log. He had a few tools posted on Instagram. I am happy to see this.
Sometimes boutique tool makers get overwhelmed. I am willing to be patient in return for quality.
Some custom muzzle loading rifle builders have a 2-3 year backlog, very common.
I currently have a saw on order that was promised in October. Not Blackburn, but another saw maker that people here would recognize.
Am I worried? No. The saw will be ready when it is ready, and I will be delighted when I receive it.
Quality takes time, but I agree, it is smart to have good communications with your customers.
Martin, Granbury, TX
Student of the Shaker style