online source for plastic knobs screws bolts etc please

[micks]

have tried to find online source for knobs/handles screws bolts, the reason is i might have a go at building a modest router table ang jigs, but reqiure knobs etc but cannot find a good online source in the uk for such items.

thank you

 

[Chris Knight]

Trend do that sort of thing. Their site http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk

 

[Alf]

RS Components have quite a range (under "Mechanical"). Also a search found Components Direct. I haven't looked in detail but they could be a promising find.

Cheers, Alf

 

[micks]

hi all have found two companies hyquip and rencol it seems they do a lot of kit but i think its mainly for manufacturers it gives no prices however,


alf checked out rs they do a plastic star type knob with threaded insert £1.50 for 10 cannot be bad.

thank you

 

[Alf]

Yep, it was Rencol's list of distributors that led me to Components Direct. I'm now wasting happy minutes looking at their range... :roll:

Cheers, Alf

 

[micks]

hi alf just realised knobs are £1.50 each not sure if rs are trade only

thank you

 

[Mike-W]

I recently used http://www.knobs-uk.com/ when I asked if they had a minimum order value they said no, so I placed the order over the phone for 2x 10mm Cross knobs & the guy said it was not worth them raising an invoice so he posted the knobs out FOC! They have a good range of knobs on there website, you will have to phone for prices, but I found them cheaper than RS that was before getting them for nought!
Cheers Mike

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[Anonymous]

micks

Why an online retailer? I get all knobs etc from our local hardware store in the village and anything they don't have is available in B&Q which is only 12 miles away

The wooden knobs for drawers on ly outer table (nearly completed) were £1.50 for two from the local shop

worth trying local places first.

 

[Midnight]

RS will happily sell to Joe Public, online or off.... but they're expencive...

Axminster have a reasonable range of jig making stuff very similar to Trend...

 

[Alf]

Axminster have a reasonable range of jig making stuff very similar to Trend...

I hate to do this to you again, Mike, but I think that's because they are Trend... :lol:

Recently I gathered up quite a few knobs and such from my two defunct routers; so worth thinking of that the next time a power tool's ready to go to the great toolbox in the sky.

Cheers, Alf

 

[micks]

hi all phoned rs the public can purchase as follows you have to register on there website.

prices 10 of black plastic star knobs 28mm dia m6 thread costs £12.40+vat pp 4.95+vat total £20.30 on orders above £29 postage is less.

tony never seen star knobs or simular in b&Q only round door knobs etc

thanks all

 

[Bean]

Mick

Had a catolouge pass over my desk this morning may be of interest to you
Ross Handling Ltd
tel 0116 2764987
www.rosshandling.co.uk
[email protected]

full of knobs feet and castors


Bean

 

[micks]

hi bean

phoned ross handling star type knob ref 1525 m in catalogue price 50p each minimum order is £10 minimum carriage is £8.50

with vat +carrage 20 knobs would cost £21.73

 

[Alf]

I make it that similar from Components Direct would cost £17.98 including VAT and P&P for 10. There's a quantity discount at 25 and free P&P over £39 (ex VAT)

Cheers, Alf

 

[Midnight]

I hate to do this to you again, Mike, but I think that's because they are Trend...

Actually, I've a sneaky suspicion that this isn't the case, just Trend re-badging someone elses kit. Not that that's such a bad idea in this case; raises the profile of it and collects it in a location where people needing it are likely to be looking.....

 

[Noel]

As far as I'm aware Trend don't actually manufacture or make anything in their range. Router cutters are make by Amana in Israel, DJ 400 is a rebadged Akeda made in Canada etc, etc.

Noel

 

[Alf]

I hate to do this to you again, Mike, but I think that's because they are Trend...

Actually, I've a sneaky suspicion that this isn't the case, just Trend re-badging someone elses kit.

Well yes, but Axminster stock the re-badged Trend stuff, last I saw anyway. Wish they'd cut out the middle man and lower the prices a bit. :roll:

Cheers, Alf

 

[micks]

slightly of topic according to one router book that bosch make units but they are sold under dewalt elu brand name.

 

[Bean]

I wouldn't be surprised that they did, economies of scale and all that make it a sensible approach

Bean

 

[DaveL]

Micks,

If you just want knobs you could make you own, here is a article that I have used a number of times, adjusting the size to suit the job.

Sorry to bring the thread back almost on topic. :wink: