coozer
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 10:32 AM |
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Drill bits?
And, this might sound stupid... but, where the f%$k can I buy a 1.7mm drill bit?? B&Q? Non, Maxwells? Non, no other local places I can think of
ATM.
Any suggestions please?
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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pmw
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 10:39 AM |
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Try :
http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ (They seem to list all sorts of sizes)
or
http://www.tracytools.com/products.htm
[Edited on 28/4/08 by pmw]
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iank
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 10:39 AM |
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For small drills I'd be trying.
Model shops, proper tool shops/engineering suppliers, ebay/the internet.
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Anonymous
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blakep82
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 10:42 AM |
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www.rdgtools.co.uk perhaps?
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bartonp
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 10:52 AM |
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For odd small sizes I'd try electronics suppliers (Maplins etc) for PCB drills.
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RazMan
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 10:57 AM |
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Need 10?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PCB-Carbide-Turbo-Shank-Micro-Drills-1-7mm-NEW-UNUSED_W0QQitemZ220223350607QQihZ012QQcategoryZ147835QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmd
ZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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BenB
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 10:58 AM |
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Or http://www.allcomponents.co.uk/productlist.asp?idSubPC=111
for a whole 65p!!!
shame about the £1.95 postage.....
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Howlor
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 11:24 AM |
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I have always found Cromwell tools good for these specialised items and not bad prices.
Steve
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Pdlewis
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 11:27 AM |
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Second vote for cromwell i got 1.6 1.65 and 1.7 for about £1.20 they have places all over the place i think
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Howlor
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 12:00 PM |
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Well we know for sure Hull and Nuneaton!
London, New York Paris, Ull and Nuneaton!
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coozer
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 12:08 PM |
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God, 25p for a drill, £10 for posting
I live in a little valley miiiiiiiiiiiles away from these places
I wish I lived in the big city with the lights and... oh dear, I DONT!!
Was thinking of Cromwells, shame its a 50 mile round trip to the boro
I'll keep trying!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 12:14 PM |
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Tracy Tools are a bit better - £3 for a small package. It's worth getting a list together to spread out the postage a bit!
They're also VERY quick at sending stuff out - a quality firm.
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fatfranky
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 01:19 PM |
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Cromwell tools also have a branch at the team valley
http://www.cromwell.co.uk/branch?branch_id=10
There is also an engineeering supplier in Consett who could probably help called Bescol, but that may be out of your way.
Regards
Frank
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DarrenW
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 02:14 PM |
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Got my set from tracy tools. Why dont you just use my 1.7mm. I assume its for 4 soft jets?
Ill not be at CM this week though as im travelling with work.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 3/5/08 at 08:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
God, 25p for a drill, £10 for posting
I live in a little valley miiiiiiiiiiiles away from these places
I wish I lived in the big city with the lights and... oh dear, I DONT!!
Was thinking of Cromwells, shame its a 50 mile round trip to the boro
I'll keep trying!
Your best bet with cromwell is to find an engineers or similar near to you. they prob have an account with cromwell and thus get a van visit every
week or so.
I do this, and order my stuff from cromwell on credit card and get them to drop it at a company nearby where they deliver anyway.
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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DarrenW
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| posted on 3/5/08 at 08:50 PM |
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Tallentire tooling
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wheelfelloff
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| posted on 4/5/08 at 08:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
God, 25p for a drill, £10 for posting
I live in a little valley miiiiiiiiiiiles away from these places
I wish I lived in the big city with the lights and... oh dear, I DONT!!
Was thinking of Cromwells, shame its a 50 mile round trip to the boro
I'll keep trying!
Try ArcEuroTrade - best kept secret for these small items.
http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/default.aspx
Look in cutting tools, twist drills, tin coated and you will find a pack of 5 is £1.25 and postage is £1.75. They are normally very quick as well
although next weekend they are at a big show in Harrogate so get in quick this week.
No connection with them other than as a very satisfied customer.
Regards
Keith
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JoelP
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| posted on 4/5/08 at 08:54 AM |
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when i asked this question a few years back (for the same purpose, drilling jets!) i got pointed to BBN in bradford. I did see a very nice box of
drill bits at rufforth, something like 60 bits from 0.1 to 6.0 for quite a cheap amount. Looked well sexy!
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