xerostar Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'm looking for a decent supplier of tools and workshop machinery. Woodwork and metalwork. Nakhon Sawan - our nearest major town. Also how do availability prices and quality compare to Oz? I've noticed the local tradesman seem to manage with the bare minimum of tools. Using handsaws and hammer and nails, perhaps a small electric drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'm looking for a decent supplier of tools and workshop machinery.Woodwork and metalwork. Nakhon Sawan - our nearest major town. Also how do availability prices and quality compare to Oz? I've noticed the local tradesman seem to manage with the bare minimum of tools. Using handsaws and hammer and nails, perhaps a small electric drill. Chinatown, BKK. Imported tools are more expensive than in Europe (no idea how that compares to Australia), locally manufactured ones are cheaper but crappy quality. If you want something specific/know what you want I bet you can ask your local hardware store if they can order from BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I bought most of my shop equipment from Tool Pro in Udon Thani. Mostly imported stuff, MIG welder from Italy drill press from Taiwan etc. My power hacksaw was back ordered. I happened to be at a shop where I buy steel and they had one identical to what I had ordered. I asked about it and was asked if I wanted one like it. I asked how much and the price was about a third less than the one from Tool Pro. I canceled the one from Tool Pro and ordered it there. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerostar Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Thanks for the tips. I've just had a look at the Triton 2000 workcentre at Bunnings in Perth. With most of the attachments and accessories it comes to about $3500. That includes: TRITON WORKCENTRE 2000 Table Bevel Ripping Guide Dust Bag - Workcentre Dust Collector Maxi - Sliding Extension Table Retractable Wheel Kit Router Mounting Plate Workcentre Training Video Router Table Biscuit Joiner Finger Jointer I just missed out on a second-hand one described "as new" with all the above gear going for $1600. (55% of new price) However it was without the basic Triton circular saw which is worth $299. Evidently Triton have been taken over by GMC although they are still marketed as Triton. There are several Triton user clubs in Oz and even one in Japan. I know you can buy a professional cast iron table saw for about $1200 but the Triton work centre does a lot more. Also the Triton is fairly light and transportable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzydom Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Just a note of caution, I offered to buy a table mounted saw/buzzer for my handyman for making teak door and window frames, his reply "cannot,police come". I have since looked at several largish manufacturing concerns where Makita planers and ripsnorters only are used,evidentally bench tools require special permits the same as chain saws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btate Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 There is a soi in Bangkok called Soi Furniture. There are all kinds of wood suppliers along with furniture and several tool shops. I saw bandsaws, tablesaws, planners, joiners, drill presses etc. I was a 'buyer' and there was no mention of any licenses required or notification to any organization. I have seen several "carpenters", craftsmen in this area using homemade tablesaws etc. Power saws are sold in all the big box stores, again no sign of needing permits etc. All towns of any size what-so-ever have machine shops, I would imagine they will know where to buy new/used equipment for both wood and metal working. Bt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtham Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 There is a soi in Bangkok called Soi Furniture. There are all kinds of wood suppliers along with furniture and several tool shops. I saw bandsaws, tablesaws, planners, joiners, drill presses etc. I was a 'buyer' and there was no mention of any licenses required or notification to any organization.I have seen several "carpenters", craftsmen in this area using homemade tablesaws etc. Power saws are sold in all the big box stores, again no sign of needing permits etc. All towns of any size what-so-ever have machine shops, I would imagine they will know where to buy new/used equipment for both wood and metal working. Bt Btate - any more detail on where Soi Furniture is located? Main street near by, etc? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btate Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 (edited) Somtham From the Ms' description. Bang Po, Soi Prachaw Na lu met , is the best I can come up with as a transliteration. It is 'across' the river. Most taxi drivers know the area, there are tons of shops in the area. Sorry but best I can do. bt EDIT: The soi is about 1 Km long and runs between two major streets Edited June 26, 2007 by btate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 SomthamFrom the Ms' description. Bang Po, Soi Prachaw Na lu met , is the best I can come up with as a transliteration. It is 'across' the river. Most taxi drivers know the area, there are tons of shops in the area. Sorry but best I can do. bt EDIT: The soi is about 1 Km long and runs between two major streets Maybe the wood street in Bang Po / Bang Paw, Nonthaburi, also mentioned in this thread..? http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...t&p=1372089 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmanjack Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Just a note of caution, I offered to buy a table mounted saw/buzzer for my handyman for making teak door and window frames, his reply "cannot,police come".I have since looked at several largish manufacturing concerns where Makita planers and ripsnorters only are used,evidentally bench tools require special permits the same as chain saws. You do not need a permit to own bench tools. You do need a license from the forest department to process wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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