Good reliable metal and plastic supplier

[stirling2]

Could anyone give me the name of a good reliable metal and plastic stock supplier who will sell small quantities and send them to North Wales by carrier or post.

I am presently making a model Stirling engine and it is quite difficult getting materials around here.

Thank you

[Uzzy]

I would suggest surfing the web for Model Engineering suppliers most I would think will post materials to you. Try Maidstone Engineering Services based in Staplehurst KENT. I'm sure you will find plenty, you could also look at the links on various society web pages or even look at the links on the following website, homeworkshop.org.uk
Normal disclaimer just a sattisfied customer.

[ChrisCrosskey]

Try College Engineering Supply... usual disclaimer
RS Components aren't bad if what you need matches their inflexible quantities
chrisc

[ron]

I've used;

EKP Supplies
The Old Workshop
Bratton Fleming
Nr Barnstaple
North Devon
EX31 4SA
Tel/Fax: [phone]

They're a good price with a very quick mail order delivery, they do steam fittings and BA bolts etc as well. [I've no connection with them]

I've also done quite well over time buying metal on Ebay for stock, but that obviously depends on your luck at the time.
The nuisance with buying small quantities of metal mail order is quite often the postage is more than the metal

Ron

[chameleonrob]

I've had great service with mallard metal packs
www.mallardmetals.co.uk/

[havoc]

Also a Mallard customer. So far no problems apart from the postage being higher than the metal...

[Phil Sutton]

I can also recomend EKP supplies.Ring before 4pm and items are in the post that day.I also go to Reeves,bit expensive but are only 15 minutes away.............

Phil

[paul]

Suggestion for board admin: Why not put all these (and any other) suppliers into their own 'Suppliers' section, it could be just a list with a disclaimer at the top.

[spurley]

Hi Stirling

I have used; Mallard Metals, GLR, Blackgates and Macc Models for my supplies. I have no connection with any, other than as a satisfied customer. When buying I list my requirements and phone around and see who offers the best value. So far for the majority of my 'material' supplies I think Macc has come out the best, the prices you will see quoted include VAT and postage so you do know the full cost before you get carried away! www.maccmodels.co.uk/

I think GLR www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/ have been the best for castings and the like.

Others here may have their favourites, these are mine and they have no problem supplying me in Northern Ireland.

Cheers

Brian

[stirling2]

Just a word to say thanks to all the people who have answered to advise me on suppliers.

John
(Stirling2)