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Gallery, Projects and General => How do I?? => Topic started by: ian_in_the_midlands on November 20, 2014, 03:41:45 PM

Title: Buying materials.
Post by: ian_in_the_midlands on November 20, 2014, 03:41:45 PM

Okay, so it is not a how do I?, but more a where do I?

Where do people buy their material from in the UK?
I have been using Ebay for small bits of brass etc, but are there any suppliers I should be using direct for a better deal?

A Google search has not revealed anything much.

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: Stilldrillin on November 20, 2014, 03:44:48 PM

Ian.
I use Ebay, a lot.

But, this is my other supplier..... http://www.nogginend.com/

David D

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: ian_in_the_midlands on November 20, 2014, 04:15:19 PM

I have used them before, and seen them at the shows.
I have also come across these: https://maccmodels.co.uk/
Their prices look good. Can anyone recommend them?

Unfortunately, it seems to be the postage on items that make them expensive.
This place is probably within driving distance: http://www.collegeengineering.co.uk/home.htm
Again, can anyone recommend them?

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: philf on November 20, 2014, 04:46:00 PM

Another supplier to look at:

http://www.m-machine-metals.co.uk/

I've bought from them at the shows.

Phil

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: Jonny on November 20, 2014, 04:47:47 PM

I buy a lot via ebay because its convenient and don't have to venture out with downtime. Factor in the delivery costs.
Large orders ASC, which reminds me.

Wouldn't recommend College attempted to collect on two separate arranged occasions ie 10 mins and couldn't be bothered to answer the door.

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: John Rudd on November 20, 2014, 04:50:56 PM

I buy most of my material,from Macc models..

Joe provides a reliable courteous service second to none....

M-Machine are good too, they will take material to shows if you ask.....

College always struck me as expensive.....especially for post..

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: kayzed1 on November 20, 2014, 04:57:34 PM

Quote from: John Rudd on November 20, 2014, 04:50:56 PM

I buy most of my material,from Macc models..

Joe provides a reliable courteous service second to none....

M-Machine are good too, they will take material to shows if you ask.....

College always struck me as expensive.....especially for post..

Hi John,
   is that m-Machine as in they who make the Mini panels?
Lyn.

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: shipto on November 20, 2014, 05:07:00 PM

If your south of Birmingham Ian then Redditch has a "rapid metals" bit pricy but if you only want small bits might be better than ebay.

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: John Rudd on November 20, 2014, 05:50:58 PM

Lyn,
Yes it is....
I know them quite well, usually pay them a visit when I'm at my  M-I-L's

Title: Re: Buying materials.
Post by: Lykle on November 25, 2014, 09:24:00 AM

Hah! Come to Cyprus and experience real material problems.

They have one type of iron here, no bright steel, no free cutting steel, just normal pig iron.
I did manage to find some cast iron, that was nice, but other then that? Not a chance.

I am now looking for a shop that sells epoxy resins, carbon fiber cloth etc. Nope, only polyester.
Ah well, at least it is sunny.