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Drug Dealer
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I've got two:

Micro-Mark The Small Tool Specialists. They sell unusual tools and supplies primarily for model makers. Lots of cool stuff that would be difficult to find anywhere else.

American Science and Surplus. Magnets, lab glass, and almost anything else. I've wasted a lotta money over the years with these guys.



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I'll play. This is a great site for unusual and hard to find tools and equipment.

https://www.zoro.com/?gclid=Cj...ALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Jim


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Those sites are great! Science Surplus has “pens by the pound”. Big Grin
 
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Sadly, my favorite, Lindsay Publications, recently closed their doors. They specialized in reprints of many old mechanical manuals and such. And their catalogs were a hoot.




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https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/

If you have timber land or land in general a source for all kinds of land management supplies.
 
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I've ordered quite a few things from the first one you listed, Micro-Mark.

Another great one along the same lines if you like to tinker with wood.

https://cherrytreetoys.com/
 
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County Comm

https://countycomm.com/

Handy tools, gadgets, and tactical/outdoors accessories.
 
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Cardboard Safari

https://cbsafari.com/collections/cardboard-animals






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Harry J. Epstein American Made Tools.



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^^^ Yeah, HJE is a favorite of mine as well.


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Here's another one:

Townsends. These folks are dedicated to exploring life in 18th Century America. They've got lots of fascinating videos on YouTube.



When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth. - George Bernard Shaw
 
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What a great thread! I look forward eagerly to more posts.
Too bad about Garrett Wade, Whole Earth Access, many other sources for tools that went away or lost their luster.
For that matter, how about Allied, Lafayette, and other long-gone mail-order electronics catalogs?


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Damn you guys! Smile My wallet is taking numerous hits after seeing this thread! And what's even worse? Harry J. Epstein is about 30 minutes away from me. Big Grin



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Cliff -

Stay away from American Science and Surplus. They've got lots of shit that you don't need but will have to buy just because it's so cool.



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Cliff -

Stay away from American Science and Surplus. They've got lots of shit that you don't need but will have to buy just because it's so cool.


HA!Big Grin Great minds think alike. I have 4 dammit, 4 different types of magnifier's. 2 for the basement build bench, 2 for the garage bench. No more right? Then I see that steampunk style swing loupe in optics. Cool as shit. Don't need it..



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TM Technologies

https://www.tinmantech.com

All kinds of cool sheetmetal, fabricating and welding tools. Plus check out the pictures of car bodies that have been made from scratch.


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Originally posted by dusty3030:
https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/

If you have timber land or land in general a source for all kinds of land management supplies.


I’ll second this. Great customer service as well. Order from them several times a year.
 
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I think I better get a second job. Eek
 
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The Nautilus Drydocks-

Has WWII, sci fi, American, German, British and various era large submarine models for radio control/diving or display.

The Nautilus Drydocks
 
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Wholelattelove

Excellent source for coffee and machines. Personally, I use Lavazza Super Crema Espresso.

Andrew



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