Sources and Suppliers for the Workshop
I've split off my suppliers and manufacturers sections
into this document so my web pages don't take too
long to load. Hopefully it won't cut down on the
usability any.
Also look at the tool and pieces parts sections
in my list of companies. I've attempted to organize
these by a categories of Metalworking Machinery,
Woodworking Machinery, and Tooling, either metal or wood.
Metal
Also look at the Electrical and CNC section for info on
DROs and other "non-cast-iron" metalworking tools.
Wood Hand Tools
Wood Jigs and Fixtures
Wood
Dust Collection
I've located the various people who have a good selection of reasonably
priced dust collection equipment here for reference.
Many of the larger companies (Delta, Jet, Grizzly) also have dust
collection products as part of their lineup.
These companies specialize in dust collectors.
Hand Tools
Tooling
Welding, Brazing & Soldering
Fasteners & Layout & Measurement
Adhesives
Electrical, CNC, DRO
Design and Drafting Tools
Model Engineering & Steam
This list is a combination of both manufacturers and suppliers.
I made this section to make it easier to find companies that produced
things for the model engineering market.
There may be some non-model companies here, but they are included
due to their producing things that are relevant to steam power or
model engineering.
Once you start making live steam locomotives, it helps to know
of suppliers. Suppliers for all those varied and sundry parts that
you could spend the rest of your life building yourself!
These companies have all sorts of good supplies, such as truck
castings, couplers, brake systems, etc.
Machinery
Metal
Maryland Metrics has various BS (British Standard) taps and dies
as well as metric stuff; BSW, BSF, BSA, BSC, etc. Also wrenches and
whatnot.
Lumber
Wood
I buy a lot of my shop equipment from Workbench Tool Company.
It is a local business; I can
ask for information, and there is a good chance that
they know what they are talking about.
Even though they are not a deep-discount mail order house,
I take my business to them because they provide more than
just the low prices the mail order places offer.
Finishes
I dislike finishing things. That doesn't mean I dislike finishes,
I just don't like that part of the project very much. Oh well.
There are some really nice finishes out there, these are some.
Model and Toy Plans
Materials
Welding, et-al
Fasteners & Hardware
Powertrain & Bearing
Electrical & CNC
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