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Cesar Vega
11-19-2010, 1:37 PM
Are there any other good online stores for woodworking supplies?

I learned about Harborfreight.com about a couple months ago which is good enough and afforable, very chinese too, but good.

Some days ago I stumbled on a PTTreeusa.com, which seems good too.
And yesterday someone pointed me Hartvilletool.com, which I have not reviewed or checked prices.

Any other good online store you'd recommend?

Bryan Morgan
11-19-2010, 4:12 PM
grizzly.com, woodworker.com, woodturnerscatalog.com, pennstateind.com, amazon.com, ptreeusa.com, highlandwoodworking.com, leevalley.com

I've ordered from all of these without issue. Good stuff.

Harbor Freight is generally considered inferior. Theres a reason its so cheap. However, that said, they do have some gems. Its best to ask about something on a forum like this to see if anyone else has any real world experience with the item you are considering.

Jim Rimmer
11-19-2010, 9:32 PM
grizzly.com, woodworker.com, woodturnerscatalog.com, pennstateind.com, amazon.com, ptreeusa.com, highlandwoodworking.com, leevalley.com

I've ordered from all of these without issue. Good stuff.

Harbor Freight is generally considered inferior. Theres a reason its so cheap. However, that said, they do have some gems. Its best to ask about something on a forum like this to see if anyone else has any real world experience with the item you are considering.
Bryan gave you a pretty good list. Lee Valley has a tool catalog and a hardware catalog. There's also McMaster Carr, McFeeley's, Eagle America - just watch here, when someone finds a nugget you'll hear about it.

Jim Becker
11-19-2010, 10:05 PM
Lee Valley for sure...

Cesar Vega
11-19-2010, 11:46 PM
Thank you very much for these recommendations! :)

Tom Winship
11-20-2010, 8:34 AM
toolsforworkingwood.com is another. High end hand tools but some necessities there also.

Jim O'Dell
11-20-2010, 10:28 AM
Yes, there are lots of places. Are you looking for tools or accessories like blades, bits, feather boards, etc? Hartville tools has a wide range. I've only ordered vac filters from them, but good service on those. I have an older (2004) issue of American Woodworker magazine, and they have a free product information listing in the back, and it says you can go online and get product info too. Several listings there that would get you going. Good luck! Jim.

Thomas Canfield
11-20-2010, 11:24 AM
http://www.hartvilletool.com/index.php?sc=TF1012 and http://www.woodworkingshop.com/ are other good sources for tools and accessories that I did not see listed previously.

Rick Boyett
11-20-2010, 11:58 AM
http://www.hartvilletool.com/index.php?sc=TF1012 and http://www.woodworkingshop.com/ are other good sources for tools and accessories that I did not see listed previously.

And Hartville gives a discount if you put "woodnet" into the comments of your purchase.

Brian Kent
11-20-2010, 12:35 PM
Lee Valley, CraftsmanStudio.com (In San Diego), Grizzley, ToolsForWorkingWood.