Subject: FAQ part 11 of 11

From: [email-masked] (Jim Kirkpatrick)
Date: 1 Aug 96 10:16:21 MDT

This is the FAQ for rec.crafts.metalworking.  It is in several pieces
to keep the overall size of each part below the limits imposed by
some news systems.  This is part 11 of 11.

Generally, units below are United States dollars, degrees Fahrenheit,
and all the other silly backwards units we Americans still use.  Sorry.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(continued from previous part)

   -  J. Malcolm Wild (Clocks)
      12 Norton Green Close
      Sheffield S8 8BP England
      Telephone: 0742 745693

      Supplies and accessories for clockmaking.

   -  The Jeweler's Loupe 1625 Crenshaw Blvd.  
      Torrance, CA 90501 
      (310)320-7005

   -  J.R. Machine
      Houston, Texas
      (800) 332-5361

      Make replacement parts for Bridgeport machines, at a lower cost
      than from Bridgeport.  Catalog available.

   -  Kitts Industrial Tools
      22384 Grand River Avenue
      Detroit, MI  48219
      800-521-6579, 313-538-2585 in MI, 313-538-6499 (fax)
      Credit cards, COD's
      $25 minimum order
      M-Sa 9-5 EST

      Cutting tools, hand tools, air tools, supplies
      Quality ranges from ultra-classy, great deals, garbage-at-any-price
      import.

      150 page catalog, but you have to mail a $2 check (won't accept phone
      orders for catalogs!).

   -  Klockit
      P.O. Box 636
      Lake Geneva, WI  53147
      (800) KLOCKIT    (i.e. (800) 556-2548)

      Books, kits, plans, tools, parts for clocks and watches.

   -  The Knight Foundry
      P.O. Box 158
      81 Eureka St.
      Sutter Creek, CA  95685
      (209) 267-5543  Foundry, (209) 267-1449  Tourism & Education

      This outfit has been casting iron since 1873, and preserves old
      machinery and methods as a sort of living history museum.  They
      also operate a machine shop entirely from a water-powered line
      shaft!  They are doing serious commmercial work, including grey
      iron castings to 4000 lb. for industrial and architectural
      applications.  They do a lot of reproductions and one-offs for
      steam and gas engine nuts.  They also run a pattern shop.

      The proprietor is Ed Arata, a very approachable fellow who apparently
      runs the place with the help of Friends of Knight Foundry, a non-profit
      with historical/educational goals.

      (as of around January 1996, their future seems uncertain; contact
      them for current status and capabilities)

   -  Laguna Clay Co.
      14400 E. Lomitas Ave.
      City of Industry, CA  (don't have the zip)
      (818) 330-0631

      Sands and fire clays for casting.  Though it's liable to increase
      cost significantly, they do ship and they will split bags.  Very
      helpful in terms of making sure you get the right product for your use.

   -  Lindsay Publications Inc.
      P. O. Box 538
      Bradley, IL  60915-0538
      (815) 935-5353

      Lindsay publishes books for the home shop, covering casting, forging,
      machining, and a few plans for building engines and such.  It has been
      reported that their catalog is "a bit bizarre" but the service is
      fast.  Their electrical catalog has cross-over projects that include
      light (pun intended?) metalworking.

   -  Little Engines
      13486 Carapace Court
      Manassas, VA 22111
      (703) 791-5322

      Plans, castings, accessories for model rail motive power.

   -  Logan Actuator Co.
      4956 N. Elston Avenue
      Chicago, IL 60630
      (312) 736-7500, (312) 736-6854 (FAX)
      e-mail: [email-masked]

      Spare parts etc. for Logan lathes.

   -  Mason & Sullivan
      210 Wood County Industrial Park
      Parkersburg, WV  26102-1686
      800-225-1153 (orders), 800-535-4486 (technical advice),
      800-535-4482 (customer service), 304-428-8271 (FAX)

      Supplier of clock kits, plans, parts, and tools.  In business since
      1947, they recently went out of business, and have re-appeared
      owned in part by the employees, though they also appear to be
      affiliated with the Woodcraft company (same address!)

   -  McMaster-Carr Supply Company
      PO Box 440
      New Brunswick NJ 08903-0440 USA
      (908) 329-3200 (Sales), (908) 329-6666 (Other Departments),
      (908) 329-3772 (FAX)
      http://www.mcmaster.com

      Also has stocking sales centers in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

      Note that they apparently only deal with companies.  Jim Harres reports
      that they refused to send him a catalog.

      Prints an annual 2600+ page catalog.  Very complete supplier with tools,
      screws, shelving, wheels, lamps, heaters, air conditioners, plumbing, 
      electrical supplies, plastics, metals, pumps, containers, motors, gauges,
      paint brushes, hooks, door hardware, pH testers, microscopes, etc.
      Metric and english threads and sizes, too. Small bits of information,
      reference charts and advice are scattered throughout the catalog.

      No minimum order.  Satisfaction Guaranteed, whatever that means.  
      No problem with returns, but they ask that you get specific return
      instructions before shipping anything back.  All prices subject to
      change.  Visa and MasterCard accepted.  Prices are quoted plus actual
      shipping.

      Experience with McMaster-Carr is very good.  They do update
      (read: raise) their prices frequently, so don't believe catalog prices.
      Get a quote before buying.  Expect the catalog to be 10% low.
      Shipments have been prompt, complete, and accurate.  Prices seem 
      high, but they make up for it with "one-stop" shopping.

   -  Merritt's Antiques, Inc.
      P.O. Box 277
      Douglassville, PA 19518-0277
      (610) 689-9541, (610) 689-4538

      Clocks, clock parts, clock repairing tools, etc.

   -  Metal Buyer's Mart, Ltd. (formerly Metal By Mail)
      N15 W22218 Watertown Rd. #3
      Waukesha, WI  53186
      (800) 657-0721, (414) 547-3606, (414) 547-3860 (FAX)
      http://www.execpc.com/~metal
      e-mail: [email-masked]

      Also: 1216 Capitol Dr, Unit A
      Addison, IL  60101
      (708) 628-8620, (708) 628-8747 (FAX)

      $3 catalog, which contains decent descriptions of what they sell
      (hardness, machinability, etc.).  Ferrous and nonferrous metals
      (including Nickel Silver), fasteners, and a few nonmetallic
      materials such as nylon and teflon.  A source for small quantities.

   -  Metal Lathe Accessories
      Box 88
      Pine Grove Mills, PA  16868

      Mostly castings and raw-parts kits for common and useful lathe
      accessories, mostly for lathes similar to 9- or 10-inch South
      Bend and Atlas-style units.  A T-slot cross slide, rear mounting
      tool post, faceplate, milling attachment, boring/facing head,
      large steady rest, boring and ball-turning tool post, and others.
      Also a toolpost grinder kit.  You can order kits, or just drawings.

   -  Metal Supply Co.
      4001 G St.
      Philadelphia, PA 19124
      (800) 638-2521

      Supplier of Brass, Copper, sheet, plate, bar, etc.

   -  Micro Fasteners
      110 Hillcrest Road
      Flemington, NJ  08822
      (800) 892-6917, (908) 806-4050, (908) 788-2607 (FAX)

      They have a growing selection of small nuts, bolts, screws, etc.  Their
      prices seem reasonable, and they'll sell in small lots.
      Call and ask for a catalog. 

   -  MicroKinetics
      1220 Kennestone Circle, suite J
      Marietta GA 30066
      (404) 422-7845, (404) 422-7854 (FAX), (404) 422-2714 (BBS)

      CNC parts such as software, PC controller boards, amplifiers,
      position sensing, and motors.  Kits to do conversions on Sherline
      lathes and mills, and Bridgeport mills.  Also Sherline lathes and
      mills pre-converted for CNC.

   -  Micro-Mark
      340 Snyder Avenue
      Berkeleyheights NJ 07922-1595
      (800) 225-1066, (908) 665-9383

      Miniature tools & things, including Sherline lathes and mills.
      "Weensy" nonferrous tube, rod, sheet.  Everything sold in small
      quantities.  Prices not superb, but some of the items can't be
      found elsewhere.

      Sometimes have sale catalogs with some items marked down as much
      as 50%.

   -  Minitech Machinery Corp.
      430 Tenth Street, Northwest Suite N-005
      Atlanta, GA 30318
      (404) 607-7228, (404) 892-6832 FAX, (800) 662-1760
      http://www.mindspring.com/~minitech/

      CNC software; complete small CNC mills (unknown mfg though it
      uses a Sherline headstock and motor; also one based strictly on
      a Sherline), CNC lathe (based on an Emco compact-5 or a Sherline),
      and retrofit kits for Sherline, Emco, and Prazi.

   -  J. I. Morris Co.
      394 Elm Street
      Southbridge, MA 01550
      (508) 764-4394, (508) 764-7350 FAX

      "Precision manufactured by us for stock and order.  Sizes
      0000-160 to 2-56 and popular UNM sizes stocked in many
      head styles and lengths in both brass and burr-free stainless.
      Matching taps, chasers and gages available.  Write for catalog
      or send print for prompt quotation."  (it has been reported
      their prices are high)

   -  MSC Industrial Supply Co.
      151 Sunnyside Blvd
      Plainview, NY  11803
      (800) 645-7270, (800) 255-5067 FAX, (516) 349-0265 FAX
      http://www.industry.net/msc

      Their 95/96 catalog is 3325 pages, and their selection has been
      described as "dumbfounding".  They claim same-day shipping and seem
      to meet this goal.  I realize non-US callers can't phone US 800
      numbers, MSC suggests using the second FAX number above.  Also,
      their NY branch is at (516) 349-0330 if you're non-US and need to
      talk to somebody.

   -  Myford Limited
      Chilwell Road
      Beeston,
      Nottingham,
      NG9 1ER
      ENGLAND Tel +44 (0)115 9254222 Fax +44 (0)115 9431299

      Myford has been making fine small lathes (7 inch, 10 inch, probably
      a few others) for many years, and at least in the UK they are a common
      addition to the serious home shop.  Quite a few articles have been
      published over the years describing home-built accessories.  In the USA,
      Blue Ridge is a Myford distributor.

   -  National Acme/Sheldon
      (419) 334-8971

      Parts for Sheldon lathes, among other things.
      Not cheap, no used parts, but the parts are in stock.  Example price
      (July 1995) $311 for cross feed screw for 10" Sheldon lathe.

   -  NC Tool Co.
      6568 Hunt Rd
      Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
      (800) 446-6498

      A recommended supplier of venturi (non-blower) forges.  They do have
      a catalog, and they are more than helpful when you call. They have
      several different styles and sizes and are excellent for those just
      starting out or those already well into this stuff.  They are good,
      simple units and most of all, they work!!! (from "the" Jim Hrisoulas)

   -  New Life Video Productions
      P.O. Box 175
      Traverse City, Michigan 49685
      (616) 276-7194 FAX

      Video tapes, as discussed elsewhere in the FAQ.

   -  Nexus Special Interests
      Nexus House
      Boundary Way
      Hemel Hempstead
      HP2 7ST
      United Kingdom
      +44-1442-66551, +44-1442-66998 (FAX), Subscription Hotline:+44-1858-435344

      A sister company of Argus, they now publish Model Engineer magazine.
      The USA agent is Wise Owl Worldwide Services.

   -  Nonferrous Metals Co.
      Waterbury, CT
      (203) 274-7255, (203) 274-7202 (FAX)

      Brass and copper mill products (rod, bar, wire, sheet, plate, tube),
      including Nickel Silver.

   -  Nordex, Inc.
      50 Newton Road
      P.O. Box 1956
      Danbury,  CT.  06813
      (800) 243-0986

      Usual range of precision components.  Spur gears down to .25" O.D.

   -  Norm Larson Books
      5426 E. Hwy 246
      Lompoc, CA  93436
      (800) 743-4766, (805) 735-2095

      "... books on just about every subject about metal working there is."

   -  Northern Hydraulic
      P.O. Box 1499
      Burnsville, MN 55337-0499
      (800) 533-5545, (612) 894-0083 (FAX)
      http://www.northern-online.com

      Sort of a hardware store by mail.  Gasoline engines, pressure washers,
      hydraulic pumps and cylinders, air compressors, tools, and so on.

   -  Omega Engineering
      P.O. Box 2669
      Stamford, CT 06906
      (203) 359-1660
      http://www.industry.net/omega

      Mentioned as a source for pyrometers and/or materials for making
      thermocouples and other process-measurement stuff.

   -  Penn Tool Company
      1776 Springfield Ave
      Maplewood, NJ 07040
      (800) 526-4956

      A very-well-stocked supplier with a very large selection of
      drills, taps, reamers, and other machining tools.  However,
      in some cases their prices seem outrageous, so check around
      first.  On the other hand, they may be the only source for
      that odd-sized spiral-flute reamer you need, or that #00 tap.
      Their catalogs are free; there is a small (196 pages in 1993)
      one and a large one (410 pages, catalog no. P-912 as of late
      1992), so ask for both (they may only send you the short one
      if you say you're a hobbyist).

   -  Personal CNC
      4856 W. 129th St.
      Hawthorne, CA 90250
      http://www.lainet.com/pcmotion

      CNC kits for Sherline lathes and mills, and larger machines.
      Also completely-assembled systems.

   -  PIC Design
      P.O. Box 1004
      Benson Road
      Middlebury,  CT.   06762
      (800) 243-6125

      Usual range of precision components.  Gears down to less than
      3/8" O.D.

   -  Pipe & Tube Supply
      PO Box 2852
      1621 North Cypress
      North Little Rock, AR 72114
      (501) 372-6556, (501) 372-7694 FAX

      (Dave Williams writes:)
      I finally found a place that will sell steel or aluminum stock in small
      quantities.  I'm pretty happy with this place - they're fully
      computerized, know *exactly* what's in inventory, and usually have it
      cut and waiting before I can get from the cashier's to the warehouse.
      I've bought very small quantities of metal with no hassle.  They've
      also special ordered some offbeat sizes for me, no problems, no extra
      charges.

      Since getting small quantities of metal has some up in this group from
      time to time, I asked them if they sold mail order.  They do, and
      they'll take orders by phone, mail, or fax.

   -  Powell's Technical Books
      Portland OR
      (800) 225-6911, (503) 228-0505 (FAX)

      Send a blank email to [email-masked] for an
      automatic response with further instructions.  Significant selection
      of new & used books on machine shop practice, metallurgy, forge work,
      among tens of thousands of other used books.  You can search the new &
      used catalog via email or the World Wide Web:
      http://www.technical.powells.portland.or.us

   -  Power Model Supply
      13260 Summit Drive
      De Soto, MO  63020
      (314) 586-6466

      Similar to Cole's but heavier on the trains.  Detailed engineering
      drawings for about 15 different engines.  They also carry various
      metals.

   -  Prakken Publications, Inc
      P.O. Box 8623
      Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107
      (313) 769-1211, (800) 530-9673, (313) 769-8383 FAX

      Publishes the Machinist's Ready Reference.

   -  Prazi International Sales & Martketing Group
      5151 Oceanside, Suite 109
      Huntington Beach, CA 92649
      (800) JR-LATHE (575-2843), (714) 379-1380, (714) 379-1385 (FAX)

      Prazi is a brand of German-made small lathes and milling machines.
      This company is the US importer/representative.  Prazi seems to make
      good equipment but the prices are reportedly quite high for what
      you get.

   -  Premier Fastener Company
      495 E. Parr Blvd
      Reno, NV  89512
      (800) 654-6333

      March 4, 1995:  It was mentioned that these folks have titanium
      files.  Not cheap, but they "last like crazy".

   -  Process Heating Co.
      Seattle, WA
      (206) 682-3414

      These guys do nothing but play with nichrome and other heating elements.
      They rebuild and refurbish industrial heating elements for furnaces and
      heaters.  They also sell nichrome in 1 lb. lots.  They stock every size
      and shape of nichrome and ferrochrome wire available in the US and all
      those wierd little ceramic stand-offs for mounting them.  They will also
      design an element to your specifications of amps and volts and heat
      output.

   -  Production Tool
      (800) 366-3600
      
      Lathe tooling and such, fair prices, and often have the same item
      at different quality levels (more quality means more money, of
      course).

   -  Pyramid Products
      85357 American Canal Rd.
      Niland, CA 92257
      (619) 354-4265

      Foundry supplies, furnaces, sand, crucibles, tongs, etcetera.

   -  Reactive Metals Studio
      Box 890
      Clarkdale, AZ 86324
      (800) 876-3434, (520) 634-3434
      [email-masked]

      Titanium, niobium, mokume-gane, shakudo and shibuichi metals.
      Supplies for anodizing reactive metals (this does NOT include
      aluminum).  Also an extensive line of findings, Sparkie welders
      and other supplies.  Free catalog.

   -  A.J. Reeves & Co (Birmingham) Ltd.
      Holly Lane
      Marston Green
      Birmingham B37 7AW
      England
      0121-779-5205 (FAX)
      http://www.fotec.co.uk/mehs/reeves/mindex.htm

      Plans and parts for stationary, marine, rail and road steam engines
      and a number of IC engines as well.  Associated parts, materials
      and books (will ship internationally).

   -  Reid Tool Supply Company
      2265 Black Creek Road
      Muskegon, MI  49444-2684
      (800) 253-0421, (616) 777-3951, (616) 773-4485 (FAX)

      Prints a 350+ page catalog twice a year.
      Very complete assortment of knobs, screws, clamps, springs, air hoses
      and couplings, drills, mills, taps, machinist's tooling, and books.
      No minimum order, 30-day return with full refund.
      Offers rework and specialty items with special conditions and terms.
      However, they want a company name before sending a catalog.

   -  Rhino Robots Inc.
      221 South Water Street
      Champaign, Ill.  61824-4010
      (217) 352-8485, (217) 356-7699 (FAX)

      Mentioned as a seller of CNC tools.  The RM-6 is the model of their
      bench model mill.

   -  Rio Grande Supply
      4516 Anaheim Ave. NE
      Albuquerque, NM  87113-1668
      (800) 545-6566, (800) 253-9738 (Canada), 95-800-253-9738 (Mexico),
      (505) 821-5529 (FAX), (505) 821-7620 (Local/Technical)

      Jewelry-making tools.  Part of the Bell Group, which also owns
      River Gems and Findings (below).

   -  River Gems and Findings
      Dept T1
      6801 Washington NE
      Albuquerque, NM 87109
      (800) 545-6566 orders, (800) 533-3299 service, (505) 344-9671 fax

      Jewelry-making tools, raw metals such as Nickel Silver, more.
      Apparently a wholesaler, as they want a state tax ID or business
      license number before sending a catalog.  Part of the Bell Group,
      which also owns Rio Grande Supply, above.

   -  Robin Materials
      1951-T Colony St.
      Mountain View, CA 94843
      (415) 966-1533, (415) 966-1533 (FAX)
      http://www.rmat.com   or e-mail: [email-masked]

      "Specialty metals since 1981"  "Rare alloys & non-standard sizes".
      For example, titanium, invar, inconel, and so on.

   -  Rutland Tool & Supply
      16700 E. Gale Avenue
      City of Industry, CA.  91745-0587
      (800) 289-4787, (818) 961-7111, (800) 333-3787 (FAX)

      (courtesy of Jon Bork)

      Rutland is a general machine shop supply house, with a good selection
      of tools, machines and accessories.  They primarily deal with
      professionals, but I have dealt with them in person and by phone and
      they have always been helpful and quick.  They send out several
      catalogs yearly including a new safety equipment supply catalog.
      Their prices are reasonable and they stock both top of the line and
      "quality import" selections for most items.

      (Will Martin reports they ask for a company name before sending
      out a catalog)

   -  S. LaRose, Inc.
      3223 Yanceyville St.
      P.O. Box 21208
      Greensboro, NC 27420
      (910) 621-1936

      Watch and clock movements, repair parts, supplies, tools, equipment.
      320-page catalog $2.50.

   -  Scanlon American Reprints
      P.O. Box 379
      Modesto, CA  95353
      (209) 667-2907

      Scanlon sells many books on clocks.

   -  Secs, Inc.
      520 Homestead Ave.
      Mt. Vernon,   N.Y.  10550
      (914) 667-5600

      General line of precision hardware, gears, pulleys, clutches, etc.

   -  Sequoia Brass and Copper
      2289 Industrial Pkwy W.
      P.O. Box 4661
      Hayward, CA  94540
      (800) 362-5255

      Aside from the brass/copper implied by the name, also supply
      Nickel Silver (which is mostly copper and contains no silver anyway!).
      Probably a source for various clock brasses.

   -  Servo Products Company
      433 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Box 90370
      Pasadena, CA  91109
      (818) 796-2460, (818) 796-3845 (FAX)

      Small precision drill presses and milling machines, including a
      whopping expensive CNC mill ($15,000).  Power feeds for mills.
      CNC small lathe, CNC add-on for large mills.

   -  Sherline Products, Inc.
      170 Navajo Street
      San Marcos, CA 92069
      (800) 541-0735, (619) 744-3674, (619) 744-1574 (FAX)
      http://www.sherline.com/sherline

      Sherline makes small mills and small lathes that are generally
      highly regarded for small work such as model-making.  Note that
      many other suppliers also stock Sherline, though you can order
      directly from the factory (at the same price) as well.  The
      advantage of finding a local supplier is that you may be able
      to try one out, or at least look at it, before spending your money.

   -  Small Parts, Inc.
      13980 N.W. 58th Court
      P.O. Box 4650
      Miami Lakes, FL.   33014
      (800) 220-4242, (305) 557-8222; (800) 423-9009 (FAX),
      (305) 558-0509 (international FAX)

      Nicest line of supplies and hardware for prototype builders.
      Specifically targeted for small quantities.  Catalog includes
      prices. More fun than the Sears catalog used to be.

   -  Sobel Machinery
      93 Garry Rd.
      Closter, NJ 07624
      (warehouse is at 82 Herbert Ave)
      (201) 768-9645, (201) 768-2842 (FAX)

      "Specializing in parts for American-made machinery."

   -  South Bend Lathe
      400 West Sample Street
      South Bend, IN 46625
      (219) 289-7771, (800) 24-LATHE (i.e. 245-2843)

      Still in South Bend, since 1906.  However, current products may be
      overpriced and no longer appropriate for small home shops.  We've
      also had reports of a real attitude problem on their part.

   -  Spheric Inc.
      Suite 101A
      428 West Harrison Street
      Claremont CA 91711

      Specialize in tungsten carbide balls used for making highly finished
      holes in work.  The idea is to drill/bore/ream a hole nearly the desired
      size, then finish it by forcing a hard sphere through it.  Spheric
      sells the balls, and has accumulated know-how in their use.  In firearm
      manufacturing I believe this is called button rifling or button
      finishing.

   -  Spring Manufacturers Institute, Inc.
      1865C Hicks Road
      Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

      If you need technical info about making springs, they sell a book
      entitled Handbook of Spring Design for $10 US (as of 1994).

   -  The Steam Outlet
      PO Box 1426
      Thonotassassa, FL 33592-1426

      Catalog $5.00.  They are supposed to have 1/2 to 40hp steam engines
      as well as parts and plans.

   -  MALCOLM G. STEVENS
      78 Summer St.
      P.O. Box 145
      Arlington, MA 02174
      Phone - (617) 648-4112

      A source for foundry supplies (crucibles, molding tools, tongs,
      shanks, fluxes, and safety equipment)

      Specific crucible sizes stocked appear to be #4 to #70 in clay,
      graphite, and #10 to #150 in Silicon Carbide.  Tell them that you
      are a hobbyist and would like some literature on foundry equipment.
      They apparently do not take credit cards but will bill you.

   -  Stock Drive Products
      2101 Jericho Turnpike
      Box 5416
      New Hyde Park, NY  11042-5416
      (516) 328-3300
      http://www.sdp-si.com/

      The catalogs are actually published jointly by Stock Drive
      Products (SDP) and Sterling Instruments (SI).  Both are divisions
      of Designatronics (DSG).

      These folks make all sorts of gears, drives, bearings, couplings,
      and related stuff.  Small, not hydroelectric-sized.  Ask them for
      their free publication "Handbook of Gears."  They also publish
      "Handbook of Shafts, Bearings & Couplings,"  "Handbook of Timing
      Belts, Chains & Friction Drives," "Handbook of Design Components,"
      "Aluminum Extrusions & Accessories."  They also package the whole
      set (I asked for just the handbook of gears and got all five).

      See also W.M. Berg for a similar product line.

   -  Stuart Models
      Braye Road,
      Vale,
      Guernsey,
      Channel Islands  
      UK     GY3 5XA

      Steam engine kits, highly regarded.  Coles Power Models is
      Stuart's U.S. agent.

   -  Sur-Fin Chemical Corp.
      1530 Spence St.
      Los  Angeles, CA 90023
      (213) 262-8108

      Sells pre-mixed patina solutions.

   -  Surplus Center
      1015 West "O" Street
      P.O. Box 82209
      Lincoln,  NE 68501-2209
      (402) 474-4055, (402) 474-5198 (FAX), (800) 488-3407

      Though they originally sold mostly electronic surplus, they now
      carry a lot of hydraulic surplus and items that may be of metalworking
      interest such as motors, welders, phase converters, and such.
      Free catalog.

   -  Swest, Inc.
      11090 Stemmons Frwy
      Dallas, TX 75220
      (800)527-5057, (214)247-7744, (214)247-5307 fax

      Jewelry-making tools, metals such as Nickel Silver, more.  They ask
      for a company name and business license or tax ID, but may be willing
      to send a catalog without them.

   -  Tab Books
      Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17294-0850

      Publish a very large number of books on technical subjects;
      you should be able to order them through any local bookstore.

   -  Tee Publishing
      The Fosse
      Fosse Way
      Radford Semele
      Leamington Spa
      Warwickshire CV31 1XN
      England
      01926 614101, 01926 614293 (FAX)
      e-mail: [email-masked]

      From England, they publish Engineering in Miniature and other magazines.
      Similar to Argus, they have clockmaking books as well.  They state they
      are the world's only company specializing in back issues of Model 
      Engineer.

   -  Texas Knifemakers Supply
      Box 79402
      Houston, TX 77279

      Catalog $2 

   -  Tico
      Michigan
      (810) 478-4700

      Mentioned in a post 7/20/95, as a source of Titanium tubing.
      Minimum order is $100.

   -  Titanium Insustries Inc.
      Corporate Headquarters
      110 Lehigh Drive
      Fairfield, New Jersey, 07004-3044
      (201) 808-0222, Fax: (201) 808-9119
      http://www.titanium.com/

      "The world leader in titanium mill products distribution".
      The web pages include a technical reference guide and an FAQ.

   -  Traplet Publications Ltd.
      Traplet House
      Severn Drive
      Upton-Upon-Severn
      Worcestershire
      WR8 0JL
      England
      http://www.traplet.co.uk/traplet
      E-Mail: [email-masked]
      +44 1684 594505

      Traplet Distribution USA
      144 W Sierra Madre Blvd
      Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2435
      U.S.A.
      All U.S. queries should be addressed to Marianne or Kathy.
      Tel. (800) 523-1736, Intl +1 818 836 6931 
      Fax. Intl. +1 818 836 6941

      Primary source for "Gas Turbine Engines for Model Aircraft" by Kurt
      Schreckling, and another book by Kamps.  Some model stores may also
      carry the book(s), such as Sulphur Springs Steam Models Ltd, Box 6165,
      Chesterfield MO 63006-6165 (per an ad in Feb/Mar '96 "Strictly I.C.").
      See Traplet's web pages, under "Books" for price and ordering info.

   -  Travers Tool Company, Inc.
      128-15 26th Avenue
      P.O. Box 1550
      Flushing, NY  11354-0108
      (800) 221-0270, (718) 886-7200, (800) 722-0703 (FAX),
      (718) 886-7895 (FAX)

      Prints a 500+ page large catalog once per year, and also sales flyers.
      Very complete line of tooling for machinists, including micrometers,
      mills, drills, reamers, broaches, taps, collets, tool posts, lathe tools,
      grinding wheels and stones, files, gages, vices, indicators, 
      precision steel pieces, glops and goos, books, and some power tools.
      $25.00 minimum order.  Visa, MasterCard, American Express accepted.
      Replace, refund, or full credit within 60 days of purchase (buyer's
      choice).  Prices are subject to change without notice.

      Experience with Travers has been good.  They are less
      expensive than McMaster-Carr and other full-price dealers.  They sell 
      premium and no-name lines of many similar tools so that you only buy
      the "quality" that you need.  Their performance on orders was once
      imperfect, but they stand behind their merchandise, so correcting the
      error was easy, fast, and painless.  I have ordered from them many times,
      so "one minor error out of many" is a good grade. 

   -  US Cyberlabs

      These folks market a cheap CNC kit, but around late January 1995 the
      newsgroup was unanimous in condemning the company and their product.
      Very slow delivery, shoddy workmanship, flimsy engineering were all
      cited.  US Cyberlabs is the only entry in the FAQ for which I decided
      to include a warning, and not their address/phone!

   -  Vigor, sold by FDJ
      2221 Lee Road, Suite #1
      Winter Park, FL 32789
      (800) 323-6091 (orders)
      (407) 629-6906
      (407) 645-0707 (FAX)

      (FDJ is the company name, and sells the Vigor line)
      Jeweler's tools, video tapes, books, retailing supplies, and many
      universal tools being targeted at jewelers.  Tweezers, ring forms,
      molds, forges, files, small lathes, loupes, calipers, torches,
      solders and brazing material, mountings, etc.  An informative
      catalog.

      Very wide selection, but prices seem very high.

   -  Village Press
      P.O. Box 1810
      2779 Aero Park Drive
      Traverse City, MI  49685
      (800) 447-7367, (616) 946-3712, (616) 946-3289 (FAX)
      http://members.aol.com/vpshop/hsm.htm,
      http://members.aol.com/vpshop/pim.htm,
      http://members.aol.com/steambook/ls.htm
      [email-masked], [email-masked]

      Publishers of Home Shop Machinist, Projects in Metal, and
      Live Steam.  Some back issues available; older ones are
      available as parts of several book series.  See the individual
      entries in the "magazines" question.  They also publish other
      books such as "So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive."

   -  Weldco
      1-800-733-5840

      Mail order welders and supplies.

   -  Wholesale Tool  (Stu Friedberg's favorite)
      PO Box 68
      Warren, MI  48089-0068
      12155 Stephen Drive
      Warren, MI  48089-3962
      800-521-3420,  800-521-3661 (fax), 313-754-9270, 313-754-8652 (fax)

      Broader selection of hand tools, fewer large machines than IP&S.
      Fork lifts.  No bulk metals, but tool steel, shim stock, threaded rod,
      etc.  Vast selection of cutting tools and grinding wheels.  Scattering of
      interesting surplus items.  Definitely oriented toward professional
      users, not hobbyists.  Full line distributors for most instrument makers.

      500 page full line catalog twice a year.  You have to order by 8 digit
      stock number, so copy carefully.  :-)

      6 locations, main site in Warren, MI.  Most items at most locations,
      some items in Michigan only, very few at other locations only.
      Credit cards, COD's with some payment restrictions
      $25 minimum order

      The other locations:

      PO Box 481
      Stoughton, MA 02072-0481
      1234 Washington Street (Route 138)
      Stoughton, MA 02072-3345, 800-343-1008, 617-344-0338, 617-341-0617 (fax)

      PO Box 700
      Brandon, FL  33509-0700
      9212 Adamo Drive
      Tampa, FL  33619-2631
      800-237-4689, 813-623-3099, 813-623-5816 (fax)

      PO Box 470952
      Tulsa, OK  74147-0952
      9909 East 55th Place
      Tulsa, OK  74146-6404
      800-331-4075, 918-627-2240, 918-627-2044 (fax)

      PO Box 240965
      Charlotte, NC  28224-0965
      4200 Barringer Drive
      Charlotte, NC  28217-1512
      800-438-3580, 704-527-4071, 704-523-