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Thread: Your favourite tooling supplier
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27th December 2010, 11:02 AM #1
Your favourite tooling supplier
It was suggested that we have an easily accessible thread where people can list their favourite metal working tooling supplier.
Most of this information is already somewhere on the forum in one of the many threads about purchasing tooling, but to have it all in one thread would, I agree be rather handy.
So, here it is, a "sticky" thread, where you can put up a link to your favourite tool supplier and explain what it is that this supplier sells and perhaps what you find good about them.
I'll kick it off with a few where I have bought tooling, multiple times in some cases.
CDCO
Good range of tooling, Frank usually answers emails quickly. Best way to order for those not in the US is to send Frank an email with your requirements. He'll come back to you with a cost and the cost of postage. He uses the USPS Flat Rate boxes and is only too willing to work with you to fill it to weight/size capacity!
CTC Tools
Good range of tooling, mainly for milling. Good source for ER collets and chucks, wide range of arbors.
He appears to have set up another company as well
eBay My World - anytools2010
Be aware that it is usually cheaper to buy from his website than through his Ebay site.
Victor Machinery
Extensive range of taps, dies, drill bits, you name it. Postage tends to be a bit on the high side as they won't use Flat Rate boxes, but they will quote you. Each time they have quoted me a postage amount, the actual amount they charged was lower, eg last order they quoted me $US73 (almost didn't place the order, but needed it) final postage cost was $US50 (go figure!)
McJing
Local (Sydney) supplier, extensive range, quick courteous service, generally not as cheap as US suppliers.
Onlineseller
Very similar to CTC Tools, sometimes cheaper, sometimes dearer. Also ex HongKong with reasonable postage costs and quick delivery.
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27th December 2010, 03:03 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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www.taiwantool.com.tw
an alternative for lathe and milling tool holdersLast edited by Big Shed; 29th December 2010 at 04:52 PM. Reason: Removed warning re minimum order-no longer necessary
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28th December 2010, 08:19 PM #3
Asteg on Torrens Road in Adelaide. You pay Oz prices but you get to see what you are buying, the guys are really helpful and if you have any issues (rare) you can talk to them face to face over the counter. Plus it helps that the guy I deal with is an unrepentant rev-head like me.
From time to time I deal with General Tools where I got my lathes, nice guys to deal with and a good range of kit.
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30th December 2010, 10:05 AM #4
Tools for cheap lots of Southbend stuff US based
Shars US based huge array of tools and stuff ,also have an outlet in China. Ebay store "discount _machine"
RDG Tools UK Myford stuff ,but also many other tooling supplies
RHRTools UK Myford stuff but not exclusively
Chronos Lots of good stuff
ARC Eurotrade more good stuff
Kev"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend ,inside a dog it's too dark to read"
Groucho Marx
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30th December 2010, 10:46 AM #5GOLD MEMBER
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30th December 2010, 12:34 PM #6Dave J Guest
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30th December 2010, 03:47 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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putting a page up that has links to tool suppliers was not a good idea...
god help me when she reads the credit card statement
who's stupid idea was this....
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30th December 2010, 03:52 PM #8
Here are a few I have deal with recently.
SYDNEY TOOLS
CARBA-TEC - Woodworking Tools and Woodworking Machines
Arbortech
TradeTools Direct - Serious Tools...Seriously Discounted!
Vermec
Oops, some of them don't do metalworking tools.Cliff.
If you find a post of mine that is missing a pic that you'd like to see, let me know & I'll see if I can find a copy.
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30th December 2010, 04:10 PM #9
This guy is located in Shepparton
eBay Seller: 3415len: Cutting Tools, Consumables, Other Metalworking Supplies items on eBay Australia
Chronos UK
Good range of metal working gear, very reasonable delivery charges (via International Courier)
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30th December 2010, 10:38 PM #10
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31st December 2010, 09:39 AM #11Intermediate Member
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Thanks for the Information.
Have dealt with 3415len & dezza001 and found them very good.
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31st December 2010, 04:45 PM #12SENIOR MEMBER
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Hey Fred,
How long has Redenbach been in Shepparton.
Last dealing I had with him; he was in First Ave, Broadford.
It would be nice if he was so close.
Ken
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31st December 2010, 04:51 PM #13
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19th February 2011, 02:16 PM #14GOLD MEMBER
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hi do u know the email address for cdco
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19th February 2011, 10:08 PM #15SENIOR MEMBER
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I don't know if it's my imagination, but McJing's prices seem to be going inverse to the strength of the Aussie dollar. I have bought some stuff from them over the years but recently had a lot of trouble finding anything I could vaguely consider even fair value. Maybe it's just me?