Incredible Scam Story

[Andy VT]

What a spicy little thread, haha! I appreciate all the perspectives. I too was wondering if the video was actually wise on Smoky Lake's end, but for sure as a consumer I appreciate knowing the story. I came slightly close to sending money to Bassett this past December for an evaporator. Now I know not to let that happen. I might make an exception at some point if the right Bassett evaporator is physically in front of me so I don't have to wonder if it will materialize. I think, most likely, when I'm ready for wood-fired evaporation, I'll jury rig my own contraption for a while. 2026 season I hope. Not by any spite, its just that they cost a lot, no matter who makes it.

[BAP]

That is business and I think Smoky Lake handled this poorly, because of this I lost respect for Smoky Lake!! I also think he stole Daryl Sheets ss filter press idea. So what is good for the goose is good for the gander!!

There is almost no products SL sells that they truly invented. The same can be said for most manufacturers. Actual new inventions are so few and far between. Most manufacturers take products already being produced and add their own modifications and hopefully improvements to them and sell them as their own.