I was just looking over the board and could not find a thread or sticky about good places to purchase tools and materials. Maybe I missed it. If not, anyone think it would be a good idea?
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I was just looking over the board and could not find a thread or sticky about good places to purchase tools and materials. Maybe I missed it. If not, anyone think it would be a good idea?
Are you talking about the US (as per your stated location) or somewhere else?
Materials: Home Mart, Global House
Tools: Tool Pro, Home Pro and there's another decent one whose name I've forgotted.
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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
Sorry. I was wondering if Thailand had anything like Lowes or Home Depot from the US or do you have to get materials from a number of different places.
There is usually a mini Chinatown in any Thai city where you can get tools. Building materials are easily procured at small supply merchants. If you are in a bigger smoke then you can go to Global, Homepro, Home Hardware or Homemart. You can painlessly mail order hard to get things from Australia which has a duty free agreement with Thailand.
HomePro is expensive, much better deals at the smaller privately owned construction shops. As example, i bought an electric plane for 4k cheaper than HP.......
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Originally Posted by Nawty
Yeh, but its airconditioned
True Value Thailand - Quality for your home hardware, home improvement and gardening
posted once again..Wood and other such bulk materials are more difficult to find at these types of stores compared to the States where they all sell them..
If you're in Bangkok and looking for cheap tools Klong Thom market in Chinatown is the best place I've found. I'm currently hanging 3 new panneled doors ( c#%t of a job ) and needed to buy a plane. Hand planes are hard to find and expensive ( 650 cheapest ) but I just picked up a brand new electric plane ( from China ) for a very cheap 700 baht ! Cheapest in Home Pro was about 3000. No problems with it yet. Loads of other tools too. I also picked up an impact driver for 200 baht.
Cheap tools are shit. To be fair Mordred didn't mention cheap. You may as well buy something decent that will last a few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bangyai
I just bought a mini socket set for the bike. Good enough quality and perfect for the job. Only 250 Baht from Tool Pro.
You know? I'll concede that I buy these tools accepting that they are basically throw away, they are so cheap most times if I get a few good jobs out of them they are still worth the money..so no worries..Though at times the break down timing is not opportune...Obviously usually it's in the middle of a job..Quote:
Originally Posted by Bangyai
The Chinese hammer drill I bought was a waste though, only got about 2 minor jobs out of it what sucks is that the motor and all is still good but the chuck has never tightened correctly and now it's stripped..The screw holding it has been intentionally spot welded or something too so you can't replace it, cheeky b'stards.. :angryfire: :aargh4:
Won't buy them in all cases though..
Yea, I wouldn't know a good brand in Thailand. In the states I buy Craftsman hand tools because of the warranty and either Rigid or Dewalt power tools.
Thanks for the input. If you're not familiar with Home Depot or Lowes in the states you can find just about anything there to do any job around the house. They provide an extensive selection of tools and materials in one location.
Craftsman is the only way to go for hand tools, good quality, life time warranty and priced like no others..I brought over a couple of boxes worth of them I've had for years..Quote:
Originally Posted by mordred
B&D, Makita and Bosch are good for power tools too and they are all available here at places like Home Pro etc... Did you check out that link Mordred? Also Stanley is good and available at that link I provided..
Yes, and thanks for the link, but many of the pages do not show products. I click on flooring and the page comes up empty with only a back link. It says there is one in Nonthaburi so I will check it out. Thanks again.
Well there is plenty of tools and western quality products, I really get home sick when I go in there, scroll down the page at the bottom, each category brings up lists of products and then more categories once those open...
I just noticed that they have Teflon thread seal for plumbing threads that's a real find here, and the only way plumbing should be properly installed..Teflon is ok for all plastics and stays pliable for years.
that's my favourite tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
cheap tools are OK, but they don't last with heavy use
the nice thing about a quality tool is that it becomes really good to use, and always is easy to find in the box
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Originally Posted by DrivingForce
Teflon Tape, hard to find? Every hardware store sells that stuff, you can even buy it in Big C, Lotus or Makro or or
Well thats it...you get what you pay for. If you are a professional craftsman, say plumber or carpenter , then obviously you're looking for quality tools that you can use every day and won't let you down. If on the other hand you are doing a one off job , then its just a waste to spend too much on stuff that will just gather dust or get stolen . For example ..... I hope I NEVER have to hang any doors again so the plane I got for 700 baht was just the job. Like you, I treat Chinese tools as a something that won't last but will do the jobs you have in hand. The cheap drill I got in a sale at Big C has worked well for 3 years and has way surpassed expectations and I have saved a few thousand baht.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrivingForceYou know? I'll concede that I buy these tools accepting that they are basically throw away, they are so cheap most times if I get a few good jobs out of them they are still worth the money..so no worries..Though at times the break down timing is not opportune...Obviously usually it's in the middle of a job..Quote:
Originally Posted by Bangyai
The Chinese hammer drill I bought was a waste though, only got about 2 minor jobs out of it what sucks is that the motor and all is still good but the chuck has never tightened correctly and now it's stripped..The screw holding it has been intentionally spot welded or something too so you can't replace it, cheeky b'stards.. :angryfire: :aargh4:
Won't buy them in all cases though..
To anybody contemplating spending a lot of money on quality tools I have one piece of advice........ keep them locked up and out of the hands of your relatives or they won't be quality tools for long !!
Finaly, its worth remembering that a lot of brand name goods are made in China. Cameras a a good example. Not everything Chinese is crap .....( just most of it ).
I didn't say "teflon tape" I said "teflon seal". Tape is worthless by itself on anything but very fine threads, all pipe threads should be sealed with a non drying, pliable "sealer' also more commonly referred to as 'pipe dope' in some countries..Quote:
Originally Posted by globin
This is what they don't have everywhere in Thailand...And though it is mentioned for gases it is not exclusive to that application it is often used for all plumbing applications as well..Teflon sealer like this also helps to protect the threads from corrosion if they are metal..Very easy to disassemble in the future when maintenance or repair is required..
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ยี่ห้อ : WILLIAM H.HARVEY CO.
SKU : 801176
รายละเอียดเพิ่มเติม :
Master Plumber, 4 OZ, TFE Paste With Teflon, A Pure White Thread Lubricant & Sealant Made With Teflon, Brushable Paste Dries Slowly, Non-Hardening, Withstands Up To 3,000 PSI On Gases At Temperatures From -50°ree. Fahrenheit To +500°ree. Fahrenheit, Jar.
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ยี่ห้อ : WILLIAM H.HARVEY CO.
SKU : 804145
รายละเอียดเพิ่มเติม :
Master Plumber, OZ, TFE Paste With Teflon, A Pure White Thread Lubricant & Sealant Made With Teflon, Brushable Paste Dries Slowly, Non-Hardening, Withstands Up To 3,000 PSI On Gases At Temperatures From -50°ree. Fahrenheit To +500°ree. Fahrenheit, Tube.
Agreed, but with the exception of being by western standards and manufacturers specs not Chinese for the most part..Quote:
Originally Posted by Bangyai
There are several stores throughout Thailand. The best of what there is to be had here in Thailand. :)
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good one Hilly, did you get that picture off a link somewhere? I found them through Google but was just wondering?..
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Originally Posted by globin
agreed, it is everywhere, all over the place
difficult to miss
Nope, after several years of being aggraveted, we finally found this company through other Thai friends of the wife.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrivingForce
I now go no where else. Trust me (you know how that goes) this is a place to go for any building needs. :)
There is a thread somewhere here that I did. And that pic is mine.
I went to their website but the locations are very small and mostly in Thai but they obviously have a lot of locations so likely one somewhere nearby me in Bangkok, I would like to check them out..
Think there is any chance they have a counter thread 10mm nut there? I need one for an electric fan motor..
Ok, well you are going beyond household plumbing and into industrial and commercial installations (for Thailand). You are spot on teflon tape by itself is only adequate for basic applications. For more difficult domestic applications teflon tape and pvc solvent cement will adequately seal galvaized iron, brass or pvc threads at a less cost than the 800 baht per 50ml of "teflon thread seal", which requires an overnight express order from Bangkok. So as not to digress from the subject of this threadQuote:
Originally Posted by DrivingForce
these guys
Henkel - Contact & Services
or these guys
KRIENG THAI WATANA CO.,LTD.
or
rayongmongkolchai[at]hotmail.com "Kamonwan" 038 681370
can help you with higher tech goop to put in threads (the pipe type)
You have taken the typing right out from under my fingers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bangyai
no I'm not, why shouldn't you do a plumbing job correctly just because it's your house?? I plumbed this way for 20 years as a professional on literally thousands of houses and still do...Quote:
Originally Posted by globin
Teflon tape is not adequate it's just what has been used, there is a difference.. That's a cop out very much like most Thai's claim "no need".. It requires too much Teflon tape by itself to make the seal and splits PVC fittings and metal ones corrode and there are more locations than just Bangkok but obviously you're feeling belittled by your lack of knowledge on the topic and seeking a way to save face. So fine with me..
So defensive, are you British?....
Do you know why you use Teflon and not the Loctite you're link lists? Unless it is the same Teflon equivalent that Loctite manufactures? It's because Teflon is universal and does not conflict with other substances such as certain gases and compounds like cycolac plastics which crack when exposed to it, basically it's more idiot proof and better for the amateur who can't differentiate from these...
Don't want to use it? Fine don't, but I posted it up for those who wish to do a professional job on any of their future gas or plumbing applications..My original post was neither directed towards you nor anyone but a post in general terms, jaysus those Brits are so uptight..
Do you find bullshitting comes easy or did you have to work at it?Quote:
Originally Posted by DrivingForce
you know me? to my knowledge we've never met? more rumors and gossip mongering?? how is that bullshitting??
It's one of many of my professions and specialties and I do it on a regular basis, now would you like to try to explain how that is bullshitting?? I'm not confined to any wheel chairs nor retired....I still apply my life's experience on a daily basis, you don't??
It seems " don't feed the trolls" applies to Teak Door as well.
In keeping with the thread subject, these guys:
Just Tools Australia - Tool Specialist in Power & Cordless Tools, Hand & Air Tools
offer pretty good service for tools and other nicknak items, if you can't find them at the corner store.
BTW, I have NO country but I live here, at the moment.