mr henderson
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 12:49 PM |
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Anyone suggest a good engineers' supplier (mail order)?
I need the kind of place where I can ring up and order (for instance) a 7/16 unf tap in HSS, with appropriate tapping drill, and for them to have the
stuff in stock and be able to send it.
I know I can order from RS but last time I looked they seemed a bit pricey
John
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Andy S
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 12:55 PM |
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Cromwells
Andrew
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 12:59 PM |
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Do a google for 'Tracy Tools'
Highly respected in the model engineering world - usually have stuff in stock, and not too expensive. Also, if you're only doing one or two jobs
then you can get taps & dies in carbon steel at half the HSS price.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 01:25 PM |
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www.axminster.co.uk do most things.
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 01:32 PM |
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another is this lot who I have dealt with in the past, no issues
http://www.namrick.co.uk/
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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stevebubs
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 01:42 PM |
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Never use their online shop but pop in every now and again. Like Aladdin's cave..
http://www.drews.uk.com/
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mcerd1
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 01:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy S
Cromwells
Andrew
we use Cromwells at work and J&L:
http://www.jlindustrial.co.uk/cgi/insrhm?ukadPromo=indsupply&cm_mmc=Google-_-Ind_Supply-_-Ind_Supply-_-industries_supplies
[Edited on 21/7/08 by mcerd1]
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BenB
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 04:17 PM |
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I've always used Namrick (maybe that's why I'm skint  ).....
Quick delivery though.
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scootz
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 04:17 PM |
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My local Corner Shop... what they don't stock is not worth having!
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blakep82
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 05:24 PM |
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tapdie.co.uk
ebay
tracy tools
the list is endless...
well, maybe not endless, but there's loads of usual suspects
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The Baron
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 06:52 PM |
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I've used Chronos in the past, and would recommend them.
Linky
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 22/7/08 at 08:10 PM |
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I've bought quite a few bits and pieces from Chronos and never had any problems with them.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 24/7/08 at 01:42 PM |
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Another vote for tracy tools. Not tried the others so they might also be greatr but i was very very impressed with Tracy when i wanted some small
0.1mm increment drills to refill box. Ended up with new set cheaper than buying a few singles. Excellent on the phone and very fast delivery for a
relatively small order.
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