FridgeFreezer Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Per the title really - I'm browsing around for a few bits and bobs but the usual suspects (Amazon, ebay, etc.) are terrible for tools - so much junk, so many fakes, etc. My local Axminster closed down, the nearest Machine Mart is ~40 miles up the road, and the one local "trade" shop seems intent on charging very strong money for stuff that is no better than whatever Machine Mart are hawking. So - any online recommendations selling decent stuff for sensible money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 William Moore and son in Preston also trade as big red power tools do a fantastic range of good stuff. I have bought good power hand stuff through workshop essentials online. What exactly are you after? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 What are you after? If it’s something in particular I google the maker number. top of my head. toolden zoro tools Buy a parcel - often run deals on their eBay shop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Toolstation is pretty alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSD Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Cromwell Tools isn't very far from you? I have often landed up there looking for things no-one seems to sell any more, like small cold chisels that don't have chocolate centres. I've used Prime Tools a fair bit, though usually adding to the Facom collection, but their prices always seemed competitive. Another thumbs-up for William Moore if you have or want any Milwaukee tools. I've only got a few bits, but each time they were noticeably cheaper than anyone else I could find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 I have had bargains off eBay, if you search engineering tools job lot or used engineering tools, it can be surprising what's available for cheap if you can be bothered to troll through the listings I'm waiting on an order coming through the post, cutter arbor, 3 gear cutters and some slitting saws for the princely sum of £4 + postage total is £8.50, absolute bargain even if the cutters are blunt ( I have tool and cutter sharpener ) Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 14 hours ago, TSD said: Cromwell Tools isn't very far from you? Alas, they went ages ago - before Axminster I'm after general engineering stuff really - decent quality hand tools and the like rather than DIY or builder's power tools (AKA Screwfix / Toolstation), very much like you used to be able to get from Cromwell or Axminster in a sort of one-stop shop rather than having to go to more specialist ones that only do one thing. There's RDG Tools and Chronos for "hobby engineering" but their websites are bl**dy atrocious and they're mostly re-selling the same junk as ebay but for +50% markup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSD Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 1 hour ago, FridgeFreezer said: Alas, they went ages ago - before Axminster I guess they can't find the spanner to adjust the website As far as I remember, their postal service has been ok on the couple of times I used it, plus the range and quality of their tools is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 What exactly do you want as there are many places round here that may do it but don't do online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean f Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 For engineering tools have you tried MSC Industrial, there full catalogue prices aren't cheap but the monthly sales sheets often have good deals in them and mostly its well known brands and quality stuff (if you check out some of the catalogue prices you might need to sit down first!), I use them for lathe and milling tools that are a bit above the Chinese stuff which is mostly what the likes of RDG resell just relabelled by them (although some of its not bad when you consider the price and depends what you are using it for). For lathe tools, carbide tips etc I generally use ATP who sell decent branded stuff at good prices but they are just lathe and milling tools nothing much else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Chronos, Zoro, Cutwell Doesn't hell you but locally we've got a firm called David Harries who stock Sealey, Beta, Bosch, Jasic, etc. Mainly a nuts, bolts and lubricant supplier but don't stock much imperial nor fine threaded stuff but they are a really good old school shop. To the point I quite often walk out with stuff I haven't had to pay for. Last week went in on the hunt for an O ring to replace the water pump one that got damaged on the JCB engine, was asked if it was all I wanted today and said yes and was then told "oh we'll sort it out next time...". Following day went in and bought £410 worth of hydraulic fluid so the pennies for the O ring pale into insignificance in cost but makes people come back. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 13 hours ago, muddy said: What exactly do you want as there are many places round here that may do it but don't do online. I'm not trying to find a specific thing, I'm just after a supplier I can bookmark that I know I can buy decent engineering tools and supplies for sensible prices - it's looking like the big industrial suppliers (MSC, Cromwell, etc) are going to be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 I've bought the occasional tool from RS as well, they have a surprising number of hand tools (if you can find them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 For power tools there's powetoolmate and as mentioned William Moore / big red if its Milwaukee based stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmmv Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 1 minute ago, elbekko said: I've bought the occasional tool from RS as well, they have a surprising number of hand tools (if you can find them). Yes RS can be a bit pricey and its a bit of a rabbit warren but they've never sold me tat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmmv Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Recently bought power tools from Alan Wadkin and FFX. Both lots arrived next day, no problem and the price was right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Arc eurotrade in Leics, been a while since i used them but they have decent quality stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSD Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 37 minutes ago, fmmv said: Yes RS can be a bit pricey and its a bit of a rabbit warren but they've never sold me tat. RS lists most of the tat under the 'RS Pro' brand to make it easier to spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 41 minutes ago, elbekko said: I've bought the occasional tool from RS as well, they have a surprising number of hand tools (if you can find them). We buy loads at work from RS tool-wise. Definitely not the cheapest for but us when suppliers have to be on the system and we get a little discount its usually easier. Another point for tools etc is pop into your local agricultural engineers or dealers. Friend works for the local New Holland Dealership and they stock loads of good stuff, same for another couple of hire places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Also S & R Tools from Amazon, german quality made, not horrendous prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted July 20 Popular Post Share Posted July 20 On 7/16/2024 at 7:32 PM, Stellaghost said: I have had bargains off eBay, if you search engineering tools job lot or used engineering tools, it can be surprising what's available for cheap if you can be bothered to troll through the listings I'm waiting on an order coming through the post, cutter arbor, 3 gear cutters and some slitting saws for the princely sum of £4 + postage total is £8.50, absolute bargain even if the cutters are blunt ( I have tool and cutter sharpener ) Regards Stephen My bargain as mentioned above These were in the original listing however the guy messaged me through ebay and told me he was throwing in some slitting cutters as well !! So not bad for £8 and all sharp Regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 https://rdbarrett.co.uk/ They supply just about everything i use to run my engineering buisness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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