List of Frequently Requested Woodworking Addresses (last changed 5/2/91)
James Roche
included below. If you want to see some addresses added to this list please
let me know.
This is compiled from messages that have been posted to the group over the
past few years, and from vendors that I have used. This is not an endorsement
of any of the vendors listed.
Much of the text of this message came from a similar posting a while back
from ni...@rover.ri.cmu.edu (Kevin Dowling). My intent is to keep it
as up to date as possible and make it a regular monthly posting.
Contributors included:
mau...@cscadm.ncsu.edu (Jon Mauney)
Robert Rifkin <rr%li...@mitre-bedford.ARPA>
bill daniels {hplabs!csun,gatech!emard}!fedeva!wrd3156
brac...@dvinci.DEC [from a post a few years ago]
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U.S General Ordering: 1-800-645-7077
100 Commerical Street Customer service: (516) 349-7275
Plainview, NY 11803
**** APPARENTLY NO LONGER IN THE MAIL ORDER BUSINESS. ****
Typical mail-order discount tool catalog. Name brand tools.
Big catalog. Seem to be resonable prices. 24 hour phone.
Seven Corners Ace Hardware Ordering: 800-328-0457
(Tools on Sale)
216 West 7th St. In MN: (612) 224-4859
St Paul, MN 55102 Hours: M-F 8-5:30 CST
Big catalog. Emphasis on portable power tools but they carry a wide
range of tools and accessories. Prepaid freight. "..good experiences.
Foley-Belsaw Orders: 800 468-4449
6301 Equitable Road In MO 800 892-8789
Box 419593
Kansas City, MO 64141
Large shop equipment: Planers, table saws, combination machines,
even a sawmill! They send out several free catalogs a year and have
a number of special offers throughout the year.
Grizzly Imports
2406 Reach Road POB 2069
Williamsport, PA 17701 Bellingham, WA 98227
(717) 326-3806 (206) 647-0801
M-F 8:30-5:30 M-F 8:30-5:30
Sat 8:30-1
Shop Machinery - Imports.
Hida Tool & Hardware Company (415) 524-3700
1333 San Pablo Avenue Store hours: T-S 9-5, Sun 11-4 Closed Mon
Berkeley, CA 94702
Catalog $3
Japanese Hand Tools. Excellent quality saws, planes, chisels, knives
etc. Prices are commensurate with the quality but reasonable. Hida is
across from REI in Berkeley.
Woodcraft (800) 225-1153
41 Atlantic Avenue From MA, HA, and AL call (617) 935-5860
PO Box 4000 M-F 8:30-6 EST Answering machine at other times
Woburn, MA 01888
Store at 313 Montvale Ave Woburn MA
Wide range of tools for craftsman. Nice catalog, good prices, excellent
delivery.
Woodworkers Supply of New Mexico (800) 645-9292 8:30-5 MT M-F
5604 Alameda Place NE (800) 321-9841
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505) 821-0500
Wide range of tools. Delta etc. Power tool emphasis.
"...fast, reliable service"
"Small but well rounded selection of hand tools, books etc."
Stone Mountain Power Tool Corporation (800) 262-9599
POB 2825 In GA (404) 446-8390
Norcross, GA
Woodworking and Construction Tools. Name brands. Reasonable prices.
Brookstone Orders: (603) 924-9541 (24 hours)
127 Vose Farm Road Customer service: (603) 924-9511 9-5 EST
Peterborough, NH 03458
Unusual tools with a number of gadgets. Nice catalog. Brookstone
has a numnber of stores around the country. You can sometimes find
specific items for less elsewhere.
Hiller Hardware (803) 779-3131 M-F 9-5, Sat 9-1
1411 Assembly Street
POB 1762
Columbia, SC 29202
Power Tools mostly. Delta, Porter-Cable, Ryobi, Bosch, Inca, Skil,
Makita, Milwaukee, Freud, and others.
Garrett Wade Orders: (800) 221-2942
161 Avenue of the Americas Customer service: (212)807-1155 M-F 9-5
New York, NY 10013
Catalog $4
One of the finest catalogs. A woodworker's bible of tools. GW also
has a separate hardware catalog.
"The prices are good considering the lavish catalog."
Bob Morgan's Woodworking Supplies (502) 456-2545
1123 Bardstown Road
Louisvill, KY 40204
Hardwoods, veneers, veneering tools and hand tools.
Leichtung Workshops (800) 321-6840 (24 hours)
4944 Commerce Parkway In OH (216) 831-2555
Cleveland, OH 44128
Kind of like Brookstone but gadget/tool ratio is much higher.
The Wood Store (717) 297-4188
POB 125
Troy, PA 16947
(717) 297-4188
Hardwoods, carving blocks, basket strips, dollhouse lumber.
Cryder Creek Wood Shoppe (800) 642-9663
Box 19 In NY (607) 356-3303 9-4 EST
Whitesville, NY 14897
Woodturner's supplies
Frog Tool Co (312) 648-1270
700 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, Il 60661
Hundreds of woodworking books. All kinds, all woodworking subjects.
R. Sorsky (800) 345-4447
3845 N. Blackstone, In CA (209) 227-2901
Fresno, CA 93726
Woodworking books. Lots.
The Woodworker's Store Orders: (612) 428-2199 M-F 8-8 CST
21801 Industrial Blvd. Customer service: (612) 428-2899
Rogers, MN 55374
WWS has 8 stores around the country also. Hardwood, veneers.
Very good selection of hardware. Hinges, slides, locks, catches,
pulls and other accessories.
AMT (American Machine and Tool Company) (215) 948-0400
Fourth Avenue and Spring Street
Royersford, PA 19468
Name is somewht of a misnomer since much if not all the tools
are imports. Similar to Grizzly catalog with more hand tools.
Cascade Tool Co. (800) 235-0272
Box 848 In WA 236-027M-F 7-7 PT
Mercer Island, WA
Router and shaper bits. All kinds.
Craftsman Wood Service Company (708) 629-3100
1735 W. Cortland CT
Addison, IL 60101
(312) 629-3100
Small format hand tools and related supplies. Veneer,hard wood,turning
blocks,excellent selection of hardware, books and plans and toys.
Mason & Sullivan (508) 778-0475 M-F 8-5
586 Higgins Crowell Road (508) 778-0477 (after hours)
West Yarmouth, Customer service:(508) 778-1056
Cape Cod, MA 02673
Clockbuilding related items. Kits, tools, the works.
Klockit (800) KLOCKIT 556-2548 M-F 8-8 Sat 8-4
POB 629
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Clock Kits. Mason & Sullivan catalog looked better.
The Fine Tool Shops (800) 533-5305
170 West Road In NH 443-0409
POB 7091
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Good catalog, selection and prices. "...fast, reliable service"
Sears
Sears Tower
Chicago. IL 60606
...and just about every other city in the country.
Power and Hand Tools Specialog.
Constantines (800) 223-8087
2050 Eastchester Road In NY (800) 822-1202
Bronx, NY 10461
Probably the oldest woodworking company in the country (176 years)
Wide selection of tools, woods, veneers, and hardware.
John Stortz and Son (215) 627-3855
210 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
This catalog may not quite fit into this catagory but Storz is
one of the only manufacturers of these kinds of tools. They specialize
in the production of tools for masonry, roofing, shipbuilding, and
cooperage. They normally sell to the trades and don't take chargecards.
JET Woodworking Machinery and Supplies (800) 243-8538
POB 1477 (206) 572-5000
Tacoma, WA 98401
Similar to Grizzly. Warehouses throughout the country.
Advanced Machinery Sales (AMS) (302) 322-2226
POB 312
New Castle, DE 19720
Selling Hegner, Felder, AMI
J. Philip Humfrey (800) 387-9789
3241 Kennedy Road, Unit 7, In Canada (416)293-8624
Scarborough, Ontario M1V 2J9
(800) 387-9789 In Canada (416)293-8624
Woodworking Machinery - Shop equipment, General, Excalibur,
Concord, Kraemer.
Trendlines Orders: (800) 767-9999
375 Beacham Street (800) 343-3248 Answering machine
Chelsea, MA 02150 Customer service: (617) 884-8882
Woodworking tools and supplies. Good prices.
Hartville Hardware (800) 345-2396 M-S 8:30-5
940 W. Maple Street
Hartville, OH 44632
Brand name tools. Big discount place. No catalog available.
Cherry Tree Toys (614) 484-4363 (24 hours)
POB 369,
Belmont, OH 43718
Wood toys. Kits, parts, plans, books.
Pro-Shop (312) 832-3803
Box 721
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Woodworking machinery. Imports.
Wilke Machinery Company (717) 846-2800
120 Derry Ct.
York, PA 17402
Woodworking machinery. Imports. Large selection.
Sporty's Tool Shop Orders: (800)543-8633 M-F 9:30-8, Sat 11-3
Batavoia, OH 45103 Customer service: (513) 732-2411
Some tools. Mostly random stuff for house and yard.
Lee Valley Tools Ltd.
P.O. Box 6295, Station J
Ottawa, Ont.
K2A 1T4
"Fine woodworking tools. Several stores. They have a main catalogue, a
couple of supplements a year, and a hardware catalogue, Even if you
don't understand tools at all, the main catalogue is worthwhile
getting as a coffee table book: glossy paper and beautiful presentation.
It makes a wonderful read. They have everything from instrument-maker's
to log builder's hand tools, Their bottom-of-the-line quality is quite
servicable, and their top-of-the-line tools are Art, with accompanying
prices. The bottom line is: good selection, high quality, reasonable
prices, *excellent* service. They design and manufacture many quality
tools under the VERITAS label.
Factory Lumber Outlet
200 Shrewsbury St
Boylston
"Large number of hand tools, books and plans. Separate wood catalog.
Xylophile's Co 800-354-9083
138 E Louden Ave
Lexington KY 40505
"fast reliable service" [no other info]
Highland Hardware (800) 241-6748
1045 N Highland Ave. NE (404) 872-4466
Dept F Atlanta GA 30306
Good source for glues, finishes, etc. Has Delta tools, good router
and bisquit joiner selections. Carries MiniMax and Robland
stationary tools also.
Tools Etc.
Dept 458411 510 East Main St
Louisville KY 40202
[No other information]
Bratton Machinery & Supply Inc.
1015 Commercial ST.
PO Box 20408
Tallahassee FL 32316
[no other information]
Berea Hardwoods (216) 243-4452
125 Jacqueline Drive,
Berea OH 44017
"Specializing in unusual woods, but also a good source for
more mundane species. The proprietor is fun to talk to."
Craftman's Corner, Inc. 515-265-3239
4012 N.E. 14th Street
P.O. Box AP
Des Moines, Iowa 50302
[no other information]
The Taunton Press (800) 888-8286
63 South Main St.
P.O. Box 355
Newtown, Conn. 06470-9971
Publisher of Fine Woodworking, Fine Homebuilding and numerous
quality books on woodworking and homebuilding
Woodsmith (800) 444-7002
P.O. Box 10740
Des Moines, Iowa 50347-0740
Publisher of Woodsmith magazine
Industrial Abrasives (800) 428-2222
642 N 8th Street In PA (800) 222-2292
Box 14955
Reading PA 19612
Sandpaper, sanding drums, assorted abrasives.
Econ-Abrasives (800) 367-4101
PO Box 865021 In TX (214) 377-9779
Plano, TX, 75086-5021 M-F 7:30-5:00 CST
They carry a wide range of sandpaper (belts, sheet, discs,
rolls, drums). Good prices, eg: 3x21 belts @ .77,
4x24 belts @ .94
Minimum order around $20, $4.25 shipping, take MC/VISA.
The people on the phone KNOW sandpaper - they can help with
most any abrasives question.
Wood Finishing Supply Co. Inc 315-986-4517
1267 Mary Drive
Macedon, NY 14502
All types of finishing supplies. The catalog also provides some
good informationon how to use the finishes.
WoodFinishing Enterprises 414-871-0440
2438 North 48th Street
Milwaukee, Wis. 53210
All types of finishing supplies.
Whole Earth Access (800)829-6300
822 Anthony Street 9AM to 6PM PST, 7 days a week
Berkeley, CA 94710 FAX (415)845-8846
Hand Tools and Power Tools. Sorted by type of equipment - not brand.
Bosch, Porter Cable, Makita, Elu, AEG, Ryobi, Milwaukee, Hitachi,
Skil, Panasonic, B&D, DeWalt and Delta. Low to average prices.
48 pages
Northern Hydraulics (800)553-5545 24 hrs, 7 days
P.O. Box 1499 Minn: (612)894-8310
Burnsville, MN 55337-0499 FAX (612)894-8310
All kinds of stuff - some woodworking. Engines, compressors,
lawn equipment, chain saws, wood spliters, hydraulic fittings,
air tools, mechanics tools, tool boxes, work benches, playground
sets, sun glasses, leather jackets, tool kits, winches, trailers,
jacks, wheels, tires, tractors and even watches.
Woodworking power tools include Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi,
Porter Cable, Jepson, B&D, Skil, Wen and Delta. Mostly portable.
Sorted by tool type. Average prices. 136 pages.
Schlosser Tool & Machinery (800)627-7297
301 Bryant CO (303)636-1311
Denver, CO 80219 FAX (303)937-9267
Mostly power tools - industrial, stationary and portable. Includes
Skil, Porter Cable, Delta, Makita, Hitachi, Blum, Bosch, Ryobi,
DeWalt, Beisemeyer, Powermatic and others. Some hand tools like
Sorby. Sorted by tool type. Average to high prices. 75 pages.
Williams Tool & Hardware Supply (800)338-6668 8AM-6PM CST M-F
2017 White Settlement Road TX (817)335-4749 9AM-5PM CST Sa
Fort Worth, TX 76107 FAX (817)877-3150
Stationary and portable power tools, hand tools and supplies.
Includes Delta, Ryobi, Porter Cable, Hitachi, Bosch and Elu
power tools. Sorted by manufacturer. Low prices. 32 pages.
Chown Hardware & Machinery (800) 547-1930
333 N.W. 16th Ave Oregon (800) 452-7634
Portland, OR 97209 Local (503) 243-6500
This company has been around a long time, since 1879.
Nice catalog, fair prices, and a flyer that they send out
every month with the current specials.
Tarheel Filing Co (800) 322-6641
3400 Lake Woodard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
Stationary power tools.
Philipps Brothers Supply (800) 238-4466 (NY)
2525 Kensington Ave. (800) 544-4466 (USA)
Amherst, NY 14226-4999
A large list of power tools for woodworkers and construction
professionals. Prices seem pretty good, shipping is usually included.
Tool Crib of the North (800) 358-3096
Formerly Acme Electric. Good power too selection. All magor brands
including Delta, Elu, B&D, Skil, Makita, Milwaukee, Powermatic,
Bosch, Freud, General, Hitachi. Free freight.
Woodhaven (800) 344-6657
They make router accessories (tables, jigs, fences, adjustment
handles, inlay bushings, etc). Prices ok (not great), quality is
high (table inserts are of 3/8" Lexan, for instance).
Bridge City Tool Works
Squares and straightedges. Very high prices and quality.
Shopsmith (800) 543-7586
Stores all over the US.
Eagle America (216) 286-9334
PO Box 1099 (216) 286-7643 (FAX)
Chardon, Ohio 44024 (800) 872-2511 (orders)
Router Bits
MLCS Ltd. (800) 533-9298
P.O. Box 4053
Rydal, PA 19046
Router Bits
Warren Tool Co. (914) 876-7817
Rt. 1 Box 14-A
Rhinbeck, NY 12572
Carving tools (gouges, parting tools, tec) with interchangable
bits/handles.
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Jim Roche
ro...@cs.rochester.edu
University of Rochester Computer Science Department Rochester, NY 14627