Tool Supply in Phx?

[B Hansen]

I tried searching but couldn't find the info I needed, I was wondering what tool/machinery supply places are in the Phx area open to the general public? Something with better quality stuff than say Harbor Freight but lower budget than heavy duty production equipment. I am looking for a decent horizontal/vertical bandsaw for the home shop, I have found some decent quality ones online for around 2-350 but of course there will be an extra 150 or so in shipping. I figure I could pick up a better saw for the same price or the same quality one for less if there is a local place. Thanks for the info anyone..

-Brian

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[OldStroppeTeam]

How about Graingers ? They seem to have everthing,, They have a store on E Washington and another in Mesa ( Broadway i think)

[B Hansen]

They are only open to businesses from what I understand and after checking their website I can only find saws in the $1000 range. I found a Delta horizontal for 330 but can't find a local dealer... they seem to only carry their 14" wood vertical bandsaw. Hmmm....

[therail]

check the classifieds. it sems like once a month or so a decently equipped machine shop is closing down and auctioning off the equip. one of the machinist i work with bout a lathe for 3500, and then had it appraised later for 8000. plus they are local so shipping can be done by you and your buds.

[B Hansen]

Found out Lowe's can special order any Delta product made, even if they don't show it for sale online or in store. Getting the $400 Delta 4x6 horizontal bandsaw that will flip to vertical and also has the worktable for vertical cutting as well. Should be enough for what I need. Thanks for the insight everyone.

[Bryan_D]

Cough cough, we need.

[properprerunner]

Brian,

Check out Moore Tool and Equipment on Thomas and 31th ave, 602-455-8904, 3102 W Thomas Rd. They have used and new Mills, lathes, sanders sheet metal equipment and and tooling. They sell New JET equipment and can order it for you. That is where I got my used lathe. Other than that I have had decent luck on ebay looking for stuff around Arizona and Sothern Califorina. I know of a used horizontil saw like mine that you might be able to buy. I will let you know.

[Bryan_D]

Man now you post. We got one comming thats a delta from lowes. Its a vertical and horizontal and for what we will be doing it should be fine. But for the rest of the stuff thats sounds cool. So how was the wedding that Devin was telling me about?? Out of the country and missing the expo??

[B Hansen]

Thanks for the info, I might stop down there just to see what other tools I need to get...

[properprerunner]

I don't know about a wedding, but I was overseas for 2 weeks. Otherwise I would have posted earlier. This was the 1st Expo I missed.