For an application I need to rig a screw clamp with a lock so that the clamp can be operated only with a key. I have a fair idea how to do this and can sketch it out (don't know how to do a professional engineering drawing though but the device is simple enough). Now, I need a shop to make it for me. They would obviously have basic machining and welding capabilities.

I would appreciate any pointers in Bkk, especially where I might be able to communicate in English, my Thai being not so great. Thanks in advance.

Good luck. I was looking/am looking to have a brass carabiner made...it has a swivel base and a spring-loaded clasp. I asked around Chinatown but no luck. I also contacted a few machine shops in Chiang Mai but so far nobody can do it... I keep hearing the word "China". Would love to know if you find a place.

Peter

I have used a small a machine shop in Sanphawut Road, Bangna. About 400 m in from Sukhumvit on the left, 100 m or so before Country Tower, look for the hardware shop and he is a door or so past that. English not spoken but very helpful guy.

Good luck. I was looking/am looking to have a brass carabiner made...it has a swivel base and a spring-loaded clasp. I asked around Chinatown but no luck. I also contacted a few machine shops in Chiang Mai but so far nobody can do it... I keep hearing the word "China". Would love to know if you find a place.

Peter

There are many places that are able to do what you're wanting, but I'm assuming the asking price would be too high for your pocket for just a one-off job.

On a slight tangent, there are surprisingly,not many machining jobs that cannot be done in Thailand, it just depends, as always, on what you're willing to pay.

I have used a small a machine shop in Sanphawut Road, Bangna. About 400 m in from Sukhumvit on the left, 100 m or so before Country Tower, look for the hardware shop and he is a door or so past that. English not spoken but very helpful guy.

Thanks, RupertIII. I'll poke my head in there then.

Good luck. I was looking/am looking to have a brass carabiner made...it has a swivel base and a spring-loaded clasp. I asked around Chinatown but no luck. I also contacted a few machine shops in Chiang Mai but so far nobody can do it... I keep hearing the word "China". Would love to know if you find a place.

Peter

There are many places that are able to do what you're wanting, but I'm assuming the asking price would be too high for your pocket for just a one-off job.

On a slight tangent, there are surprisingly,not many machining jobs that cannot be done in Thailand, it just depends, as always, on what you're willing to pay.

I'm actually not looking for a one-off. I would love to do only 100 but that doesn't seem possible either, cost-wise. Seems like 300 is the bare minimum that any one will consider talking about. If you have a suggestion as to where to go, I would be thrilled to have the info (Bkk or CM). I also have a belt-buckle I'm looking to make which doesn't have any moving parts and I would think easier to produce. I will post a pic....

Thank you, Peter

Can you send me the photo via private message. I'm unable to download it. I can't promise anything but will ask around our suppliers and see what comes up