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Hi, looking for a good USA based online source for good quality
cutting tools like coated sub-micrograin solid carbide end mills,
pre-ground carbide lathe bits, drills, boring heads, T-slot cutters,
counterbores, polishing supplies and so on. Reasonable price is good,
but need good quality, service and depth of stock.

I *don't* want to deal with McMaster-Carr for various reasons, one of
which is that they almost always hide the real manufacturer and full
specs, which I like to control, and I'd prefer something a little
better than what I think KBC and Enco carry.

Any suggestions? We're in the process of equipping a couple of
prototype shops so we will be needing a fair bit of that kind of
stuff.
Best regards,
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Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com
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On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:55:38 -0400, Spehro Pefhany
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Any suggestions? We're in the process of equipping a couple of
prototype shops so we will be needing a fair bit of that kind of
stuff.
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany


http://www.jlindustrial.com/

http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/nnsrhm

Enco was accquired by MSC, and I think J&L has been also. I've had
good experience with both MSC and J&L, though my dealings with J&L
were before they were accquired by MSC.


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J&L Industrial.


On 2008-03-29, Mike Henry wrote:
www.lakeshorecarbide.com is worth looking into.

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Hi, looking for a good USA based online source for good quality
cutting tools like coated sub-micrograin solid carbide end mills,
pre-ground carbide lathe bits, drills, boring heads, T-slot cutters,
counterbores, polishing supplies and so on. Reasonable price is good,
but need good quality, service and depth of stock.

I *don't* want to deal with McMaster-Carr for various reasons, one of
which is that they almost always hide the real manufacturer and full
specs, which I like to control, and I'd prefer something a little
better than what I think KBC and Enco carry.

Any suggestions? We're in the process of equipping a couple of
prototype shops so we will be needing a fair bit of that kind of
stuff.
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany


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www.lakeshorecarbide.com is worth looking into.

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Hi, looking for a good USA based online source for good quality
cutting tools like coated sub-micrograin solid carbide end mills,
pre-ground carbide lathe bits, drills, boring heads, T-slot cutters,
counterbores, polishing supplies and so on. Reasonable price is good,
but need good quality, service and depth of stock.

I *don't* want to deal with McMaster-Carr for various reasons, one of
which is that they almost always hide the real manufacturer and full
specs, which I like to control, and I'd prefer something a little
better than what I think KBC and Enco carry.

Any suggestions? We're in the process of equipping a couple of
prototype shops so we will be needing a fair bit of that kind of
stuff.
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
--
"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward"
Info for manufacturers:
http://www.trexon.com
Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers:
http://www.speff.com


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http://www.jlindustrial.com/

I like J&L. Same company as MSC and enco but they carry a bit better qualtiy
line on several items. With a business name and account on file, they give
25% off on any order of five or more items if you ask for the discount.

karl





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On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:37:28 -0500, "Karl Townsend"
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http://www.jlindustrial.com/


I like J&L. Same company as MSC and enco but they carry a bit better qualtiy
line on several items. With a business name and account on file, they give
25% off on any order of five or more items if you ask for the discount.

karl


Cool! Thanks for the tip. I can give J&L some business right away.

Lakeshore looks interesting too.

Thanks, guys.

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Spehro Pefhany
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Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com
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I can tell you that most metalworking businesses in Chicagoland, whose
liquidations I attended, buy a lot of cutting tools from J&L, and
misc. doodads from McMaster.

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On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:37:28 -0500, with neither quill nor qualm,
"Karl Townsend" quickly quoth:

http://www.jlindustrial.com/


I like J&L. Same company as MSC and enco but they carry a bit better qualtiy
line on several items. With a business name and account on file, they give
25% off on any order of five or more items if you ask for the discount.


Sounds like a helluva deal! How are their prices? IE, does the 25%
discount bring them in line with others selling the same brands?

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