finding a shop or shops

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Yeah, vujade, those were my thoughts. Your technical examples coincide with my anecdotal babble.

I live in Baltimore, Maryland. I would have no qualms in going to a shop anywhere in state or within five hours. I would consider a shop within 12 hours (New England to Florida and east of the Mississippi River), if necessary. (Anywhere else would be a one-time adventure.)

Thanks!