I just got off the phone with Suffolk Machinery. I got their name by
looking through past postings here. I ordered some Timberwolf blades
for my new band saw. I told them that this was my first band saw and
that I knew nothing about selecting blades.
The guy on the phone (Tom) was incredibly helpful. He asked what my
application was, what type of wood, etc. and selected the right blade
for the job and for my saw. He gave lots of helpful advice. I told him
that I needed it by Friday and he was able to take care of that too. I
was pleasantly surprised at how affordable the whole thing was,
shipping and all.
After years of been trained to expect poor service by dealing with the
BORGs, this was a real breath of fresh air. And no, I have no
affiliation with Suffolk, I just think they deserve to get some good
publicity. I am happy to give them my business.
Chuck
Chuck wrote:
> I just got off the phone with Suffolk Machinery. I got their name by
> looking through past postings here. I ordered some Timberwolf blades
> for my new band saw. I told them that this was my first band saw and
> that I knew nothing about selecting blades.
>
> The guy on the phone (Tom) was incredibly helpful. He asked what my
> application was, what type of wood, etc. and selected the right blade
> for the job and for my saw. He gave lots of helpful advice. I told him
> that I needed it by Friday and he was able to take care of that too. I
> was pleasantly surprised at how affordable the whole thing was,
> shipping and all.
>
> After years of been trained to expect poor service by dealing with the
> BORGs, this was a real breath of fresh air. And no, I have no
> affiliation with Suffolk, I just think they deserve to get some good
> publicity. I am happy to give them my business.
>
> Chuck
You will not be disappointed.
Ken Wentworth wrote:
> On 12 Jul 2005 11:33:58 -0700, "Dhakala" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Really? I would not buy it, nor will I accept it even if it's free!
> Olsen Pro or Iturra's Promaster are far superior. Furthermore,
> you could get a free 218 pages 2005 Catalog from Iturra.
>
> Iturra email [email protected] or toll free 888-722-7078
Thanks for the tip, Ken! I've been looking for a 218 catalog to put
under a short table leg. Most places only have 'em in 200 or 225 pages.
Ken Wentworth wrote:
> On 16 Jul 2005 19:14:37 -0700, "Dhakala" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the tip, Ken! I've been looking for a 218 catalog to put
> >under a short table leg. Most places only have 'em in 200 or 225 pages.
>
> You should consider giving up woodworking. I have came across
> dummies but none like you.
>
> Bye
<sigh> Some people gots no sensahumor...
OK, I'll bite: what makes Iturra and Olsen blades so much better than
Suffolk's, in you stiff-necked abrasive opinion?
On 12 Jul 2005 11:33:58 -0700, "Dhakala" <[email protected]> wrote:
Really? I would not buy it, nor will I accept it even if it's free!
Olsen Pro or Iturra's Promaster are far superior. Furthermore,
you could get a free 218 pages 2005 Catalog from Iturra.
Iturra email [email protected] or toll free 888-722-7078
>Suffolk Machines is well known and loved around here, Chuck. Welcome to
>the club!
On 16 Jul 2005 19:14:37 -0700, "Dhakala" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Thanks for the tip, Ken! I've been looking for a 218 catalog to put
>under a short table leg. Most places only have 'em in 200 or 225 pages.
You should consider giving up woodworking. I have came across
dummies but none like you.
Bye
"Fly-by-Night CC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Tattooed and Dusty" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> The only downside is having to wait on shipping.
>
> But to be clear for those not familiar with Suffolk's shipping methods,
> they mail 'em out by Priority US Mail (2-3 day delivery) and generally
> get them to Mr. Zip within a day or so of your order - so order on a
> Monday and you'll likely get them by Thursday or Friday (BTW, that's NY
> to OR).
I tape the original tag to the last blade of each type, with a red reorder
reminder. Even I seldom ruin more than one blade a week.
Chuck wrote:
> I just got off the phone with Suffolk Machinery. I got their name by
> looking through past postings here. I ordered some Timberwolf blades
> for my new band saw. I told them that this was my first band saw and
> that I knew nothing about selecting blades.
>
> The guy on the phone (Tom) was incredibly helpful. He asked what my
> application was, what type of wood, etc. and selected the right blade
> for the job and for my saw. He gave lots of helpful advice. I told him
> that I needed it by Friday and he was able to take care of that too. I
> was pleasantly surprised at how affordable the whole thing was,
> shipping and all.
>
> After years of been trained to expect poor service by dealing with the
> BORGs, this was a real breath of fresh air. And no, I have no
> affiliation with Suffolk, I just think they deserve to get some good
> publicity. I am happy to give them my business.
>
> Chuck
>
I seldom give an "amen" post, but in the case of Suffolk, I will break
my rule. Amen to all of the above.
j4
"George" <George@least> wrote in news:[email protected]:
>
> "Fly-by-Night CC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> In article <[email protected]>,
>> "Tattooed and Dusty" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> The only downside is having to wait on shipping.
>>
>> But to be clear for those not familiar with Suffolk's shipping
>> methods, they mail 'em out by Priority US Mail (2-3 day delivery) and
>> generally get them to Mr. Zip within a day or so of your order - so
>> order on a Monday and you'll likely get them by Thursday or Friday
>> (BTW, that's NY to OR).
>
> I tape the original tag to the last blade of each type, with a red
> reorder reminder. Even I seldom ruin more than one blade a week.
>
And bandsaw blades _are_ consumables. Not unlike sandpaper or solvents.
Keep spares on hand. Buy then in threes.
BTW, I've currently got a really good, thin kerf 3/4" veneer slicing blade
on my saw. From Hastings Saw, in Rohnert Park, CA. Very tasty price on an
excellent product. Recommended by a well-known Sonoma County, CA
woodworker.
Patriarch
It's called "Plan ahead". See what you have and how soon you "may"
need it. Order accordingly. Been there, done that and learned.
Stinky
On 12 Jul 2005 11:46:05 -0700, "Tattooed and Dusty"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I have found both their phone salesman and the info on their website to
>be second to none. They are exceptionally helpful, provide superior
>quality bands, and their prices are usually less than other options.
>The only downside is having to wait on shipping.
>
>Andrew
On 16 Jul 2005 19:14:37 -0700, "Dhakala" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Thanks for the tip, Ken! I've been looking for a 218 catalog to put
>under a short table leg. Most places only have 'em in 200 or 225 pages.
=8^0
"Dhakala" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> <sigh> Some people gots no sensahumor...
>
Made me laugh... ;->
In article <[email protected]>,
"Tattooed and Dusty" <[email protected]> wrote:
> The only downside is having to wait on shipping.
But to be clear for those not familiar with Suffolk's shipping methods,
they mail 'em out by Priority US Mail (2-3 day delivery) and generally
get them to Mr. Zip within a day or so of your order - so order on a
Monday and you'll likely get them by Thursday or Friday (BTW, that's NY
to OR).
--
Owen Lowe
The Fly-by-Night Copper Company
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