Who is your best/worse supplier

[rdstars]

Just wondering if I do end up buying a Mill new who would you use or who wouldent you touch.


Chester:
http://www.chesteruk.net/

Warco:
http://www.warco.co.uk/index.aspx

Amadeal:
http://www.amadeal.co.uk/acatalog/XJ25_Milling_Machine_with_X-axis_Power_Feed.html

Axminster:
http://www.axminster.co.uk/


Have I missed anyone else?

[matnewsholme]

arc eurotrade? no connection just a satisfied customer.

Matt

[Stilldrillin]

Bought both my machines from Chester.

No problems or hassle. Also, they have a website, to discuss any problems in public...... 

David D

[andyf]

Chronos have a small range of milling machines, too (very small, unless you have a big wallet):
http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/Chronos_Catalogue_Milling_Machines__Clarke____Wabeco_84.html

Andy

[rdstars]

Thanks,

Has anyone had any dealings with Amadeal, I quite like this Mill they got:

http://www.amadeal.co.uk/acatalog/XJ25_Milling_Machine_with_X-axis_Power_Feed.html

[andyf]

Thanks,

Has anyone had any dealings with Amadeal, I quite like this Mill they got:

http://www.amadeal.co.uk/acatalog/XJ25_Milling_Machine_with_X-axis_Power_Feed.html

Not personally, but on the Yahoo 7x12 minilathe group (which I have to keep an eye on, because I'm one of its moderators) several UK members have bought from Hugh at Amadeal. Their reports seem very positive, particularly on after-sales service. I haven't seen any negative reports.

I wish I'd known about Amadeal back when I bought my lathe; the same machine would have cost somewhat less than I paid elsewhere.


Andy

[Jasonb]

I have noticed on Amadeal and Engineers Toolroom that their lathes do not include steadies, 4-jaw etc in the basic price so something to be aware of when costing it out, may be less accesories with the mill as well.

Jason

[rdstars]

Thanks,

Just got off the phone with Hugh at Amadeal, seems like a realy nice and friendly guy, done as much research on them and there XJ25 Mill and it maybe the one for me, well hopfully, 

[No1_sonuk]

I'm within borderline-worth-it driving distance of Hugh's cave of wonders.
Be careful if you visit - your credit card will take a bashing.  Mine did.
It's a bit "functional" (It IS a warehouse, after all), but so many wonderful toys!

Well worth visiting, though.  Makes a big difference to have the thing in front of you and compare if there are options.

[John-Som]

Hi rdstars

I'd also endorse those favourable comments on Amadeal. I bought my first mini-lathe from Hugh four years ago. Saved a bundle on initial outlay and discovered Hugh's friendly approach extended to after sales service. Anyone on a tight budget won't go far wrong choosing from this excellent supplier. Having said that my current lathe and mill were bought from Chesters and have been completely satisfied.

John-Som

[dervmonkey]

I finally decided I needed, rather than wanted, a lathe and did alot of googling and found Amadeal.

I gave him a call and asked about the machinery he had an also the extra tools etc, he sounded like a nice chap so I arranged to go down to the warehouse on the Saturday morning.

I got there slightly earlier than the agreed time and sat in my car, he arrived bang on the time he said he would and we entered the shop.

What a great shop it is, he's really making use of the space! - I much prefer places like this to big flashy premises, all that flash has to be funded somehow.

Anyway, he opened a box and showed me a lathe and said have a look round while I get the bits on my fairly hefty list. I had misread the ad for the lathe and didn't realise the extra tool post and chuck were included - money saved already 

I had a quick look at some of the mills and a general snout around the place, gave the card a bit of a workout and then loaded up the car with new found goodies.

All round a great guy, very helpful and some good prices to boot - I can't recomment Hugh enough.

[Shepherduke]

I'll second that derv, he's a nice bloke, and very obliging.  Got my little lathe from him and was very pleased with the service.