09-02-2016, 04:40 PM
I've purchased from Travers Tool for at least 30 years and have only had one incorrect order. When I called them it was quickly corrected. I also like their selections that include cheaper, but decent, import products and higher priced top shelf US and European products.
I have bought some items from Enco in the past, but need to see just how this merger (or whatever it is) with MSC turns out.
I was leery of Shars products at first, but the items I've bought from them are fairly decent.
Bought one of the Canadian DRO's for my lathe and had to have both scales replaced. They replaced the first one without any trouble, but sure balked on the 2nd one.
I'm running a SINPO 3 axis on my mill and am very happy with the purchase.
I'll have to admit to buying some Horror Freight products. I have one of their drill presses I bought from a seller of damaged freight. It's OK for a step pulley unit, but I plan to replace it with a used Powermatic. Bottom line one can find some OK stuff at HF, but you must be very picky. I will not for example buy automotive stands from HF.
For machine tools I believe one cannot go wrong with Lost Creek Machine. Straight shooter who has good to excellent used equipment and a few lines of new.
I have bought some items from Enco in the past, but need to see just how this merger (or whatever it is) with MSC turns out.
I was leery of Shars products at first, but the items I've bought from them are fairly decent.
Bought one of the Canadian DRO's for my lathe and had to have both scales replaced. They replaced the first one without any trouble, but sure balked on the 2nd one.
I'm running a SINPO 3 axis on my mill and am very happy with the purchase.
I'll have to admit to buying some Horror Freight products. I have one of their drill presses I bought from a seller of damaged freight. It's OK for a step pulley unit, but I plan to replace it with a used Powermatic. Bottom line one can find some OK stuff at HF, but you must be very picky. I will not for example buy automotive stands from HF.
For machine tools I believe one cannot go wrong with Lost Creek Machine. Straight shooter who has good to excellent used equipment and a few lines of new.