Tool Peddlers

[Conductor562]

For the most part, I think we all frequent a lot of the same tool peddling sites. Regardless, I'm always anxious to broaden my horizons. 

 

For shits and giggles, list 3 or 4 sellers you use that other members may also enjoy or not know about. Be different! The idea is not to list anything that's already been listed. 

 

1. Eastwood

 

While it isn't exactly an unknown, if you haven't taken the time to really look their offerings over, you really should. Whether you're into automotive, metal working, or you're just looking to expand your skills, Eastwood has a lot of exclusive and unique items. They also have a great YouTube channel with lots of how to's to peek your interest.

 

2.  Tooltopia

 

Tooltopia is a well known site, but it doesn't get a lot of mentions around here. The have a little bit of everything and for a good while they had the best selection of SK Tools on the internet. I've used them multiple times and have always been satisfied with my purchases. 

 

3.  Harry J. Epstein

 

Epstein's is a different kind of tool seller. They operate a B&M store in Kansas City and do a lot of liquidation. Quantity and selection is usually limited, but it's hard to tell what you might run across. Sometimes you'll find NOS stuff years after it was discontinued.   

 

4. Tools USA

 

Lifts, Paintbooths, and lots of other auto shop equipment you didn't even know you needed, but you do. 

 

Whata you guys got?

 

 

 

 

 

[KnarlyCarl]

There's a guy I know, you may have heard of him too, vast selection of cordless tools for cheap.... @SevenOddosFence anybody??? 

 

I can't think off the top of my head at the moment......

 

Only other place I can think of is the Big R stores there's a new one going up in the old HD building next city over....

 

[JimboS1ice]

Good topic! I know it's not totally off the beaten path but farm and fleet carries a wide range of tools and usually has great deals around the holiday


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[comp56]

Well being in Canada chances are most of you have not dealt with some of theses places however they have been great for me in the past. The Added bonus of the money exchange may help with some of the deals as well. These places also ship to USA 

in no particular order:

Busybeetools

Elitetools

Ihlcanada

[CATERPILLAR]

Eastwood place i checked it out and it was a crime scene no milwaukee or makita or bosch wtf lol just that one color that breaks alot ???

[comp56]

2 minutes ago, CATERPILLAR said:

Eastwood place i checked it out and it was a crime scene no milwaukee or makita or bosch wtf lol just that one color that breaks alot ???

Eastwood has a lot of specialty tools no one else has that come in handy....

[Conductor562]

@comp56: Those aren't bad....being Canadian and all ?

 

Of of course we all know about:

 

Woodpeckers

Rockler

Grizzly 

[comp56]

a few members capitalized on some sales from IHL earlier this year saved big time even after shipping......

[Conductor562]

30 minutes ago, CATERPILLAR said:

Eastwood place i checked it out and it was a crime scene no milwaukee or makita or bosch wtf lol just that one color that breaks alot ???

 

Eastwood is not a place I consider for general tool purchases. They do, however, have a good selection of unique stuff. Their welder/plasma combos are a great buy, they have great start up kits for things like powder coating and buffing/polishing, lots of shop chemicals for things like rust management, etc. 

 

Some of their stuff is Harbor Freight at a 15% premium, but they have some gems too and their customer service is top notch.

 

here's the buffing setup I bought from Eastwood last year. It had everything I needed to get started, and a buffing for dummies type booklet that even I could understand. Pretty nice outfit if you're into restoration type stuff.

 

http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-1hp-buff-motor-buffing-kit-and-stand.html

[CATERPILLAR]

1 hour ago, Conductor562 said:

 

Eastwood is not a place I consider for general tool purchases. They do, however, have a good selection of unique stuff. Their welder/plasma combos are a great buy, they have great start up kits for things like powder coating and buffing/polishing, lots of shop chemicals for things like rust management, etc. 

 

Some of their stuff is Harbor Freight at a 15% premium, but they have some gems too and their customer service is top notch.

 

here's the buffing setup I bought from Eastwood last year. It had everything I needed to get started, and a buffing for dummies type booklet that even I could understand. Pretty nice outfit if you're into restoration type stuff.

 

http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-1hp-buff-motor-buffing-kit-and-stand.html

I ment the cough cough hell o yellow 

[comp56]

example Elite tools have the "Kreg Jig K5 Pocket-Hole Jig + FREE 675 Kreg Screws SK03" kit on sale for $169 CAD plus $19.95 CAD shipping to USA so total $189 CAD or $143USD shipped to your door

Here

[BMack37]

Eastwood has some pretty great LED lights. This is well thought out: http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-professional-folding-led-light.html

 

They used to have great deals on eBay but they seemed to have stopped listing.

[Stercorarius]

My favorite Eastwood item that I would like to try someday is their attachment to use a mig as a stud welder. It is on sale as the deal of the day semi regularly.

[Stercorarius]

http://www.eastwood.com/mig-stud-welding-kit-52484.html

[BMack37]

5 hours ago, Stercorarius said:

http://www.eastwood.com/mig-stud-welding-kit-52484.html

 

That's a really damn good idea. It's not only a lot cheaper than a stud welder but it also has a significantly smaller footprint on the work surface so you can get them nice and tight on curved panels.

[KnarlyCarl]

That's brilliant!