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Paul Dombroski
10-09-2007, 4:36 PM
The only place I have bought tools online is amazon. I was wondering where are some of the online stores others buy their tools at? I am talking about trustworthy and reliable merchants.
Thanks,
Paul
Jim Podsedly
10-09-2007, 4:39 PM
Paul,

I have no affiliation with them but Toolnut.com is awesome. They will beat most prices.
Bought a PM3520B from them and they beat an incredible price that amazon was offering.

Jim
Jim Becker
10-09-2007, 4:40 PM
Lee Valley (by far the cream of the crop), Rockler, Woodcraft, Woodworker's Supply, Coastal Tool, etc., are all good sources.
Bob Childress
10-09-2007, 4:50 PM
McFeeley's is excellent for fasteners and stuff.
Randal Stevenson
10-09-2007, 4:50 PM
If they have a B&M pressence, I haven't had issues with them.

Besides Woodcraft, Rockler, Amazon, Sears (hand tools, you have to assemble your tools sometimes),

I've done Heavydutytools.net and thetoolwarehouse.net (automotive, another hobby now). Holbren.

I wish someplace like Resellerratings.com, or epinions would get more into these type of listings. (not just the electronics, and tools themselves).
Bill Huber
10-09-2007, 4:54 PM
What both Jims said.

I guess I buy most from Rockler and Woodcraft.

Rockler has been very good, I got 2 small hinge sets from them and one was missing the hardware kit, sent them an email and 3 days later I had the hardware kit in the mail.
Sam Blanchard
10-09-2007, 5:28 PM
Paul:
In addition to those fine sites already mentioned [especially Lee Valley :cool: ] you may want to check out ToolsforWorkingWood. They have some real fine selections, including hard to find hand tool items. I especially like their finishing supplies, dyes, etc. Just my .02
John Buzzurro
10-09-2007, 5:49 PM
Paul,

I have no affiliation with them but Toolnut.com is awesome. They will beat most prices.

Jim

Funny you should mention them - they're a couple of miles up the road from me. I didn't even realize they did mail order business. Anyway, I second Jim's recommendation.
Dave Sweeney
10-09-2007, 5:59 PM
In addition to some of the companies mentioned above, I have had good experiences with;

www.tylertool.com (http://www.tylertool.com)
www.highlandwoodworking.com (http://www.highlandwoodworking.com)
www.woodworker.com (http://www.woodworker.com)
www.hartvilletool.com (http://www.hartvilletool.com)
www.internationaltool.com (http://www.internationaltool.com)
www.woodworkingshop.com (http://www.woodworkingshop.com)
www.grizzly.com (http://www.grizzly.com)
Robert Waddell
10-09-2007, 6:06 PM
You can compare pricing at Toolseeker.com
scott spencer
10-09-2007, 6:30 PM
Holbren, Grizzly, Hartville, Rockler, Infinity, Woodcraft, Price Cutter....
Lloyd McKinlay
10-09-2007, 6:32 PM
Tools-plus.com has been in business over 25 years, gives excellent prices and usually only charges $6.50 for shipping, even on large items such as a floor model drill press. I've placed a couple orders with them.

Also, another vote for Lee Valley.
Gene Michael
10-10-2007, 12:07 AM
Have had good experiences with Rockler and Woodcraft. Also have tried Hartville Tools. They make some errors, but eventually get them straightened out. Haven't bought from Home Depot on-line, but they carry a wider range of power tools than is available in their stores. Recently bought a 15x38 inch lathe from Sears along with the custom made stand for this tool. The stand arrived in about a week. Although the on-line site said that the lathe was available, in took almost two months to receive it. Sears answer was that it was available in some of their warehouses, but not the one that serves my area. They refused to transfer one over, so I waited. The upside is that there's a site that specializes in Palmgren tools (this is who supplies the lathe to Sears) and they would have been much quicker.
Hope this helps.
Danny Thompson
10-10-2007, 9:34 AM
I've had great experiences with www.craftsmanStudio.com (http://www.craftsmanStudio.com), and just had a good experience with Grizzly. I've also bought from Rockler and Woodcraft without incident.
Mick Zelaska
10-10-2007, 10:32 AM
ADD AMERICAN EAGLE TO THE LIST ALONG SIDE ROCKLER AND WOODCRAFT.

http://www.eagleamerica.com/Default.asp?bhcd2=1192026951
Hank Knight
10-10-2007, 10:44 AM
Lie-Nielsen sells online: www.lienielsen.com
Chris Gombola
10-10-2007, 10:57 AM
I have purchased power tools from hechinger.com and had great experiences. Decent prices on some of the things I couldn't find on amazon or were over priced. I was looking for some specific Bosch tools and they had a great selection.