Where to get some supplies?

Submitted by plainsmen on

Say just some decent mid level oil and oilers?  Or some other cleaning materials?

geezer_D
Posted March 12, 2011 - 5:54pm

 I'd like to know also.  Most of the stuff I have is either inherited or bought at auctions (not necessarily eBay).  Jules Borel won't deal with me cause I am not a "professional" jeweler.  

geezer_D
Posted March 12, 2011 - 7:19pm

 I think Esslinger is a hobbyist friendly source, too, but I haven't tried them yet.

Timemachines
Posted March 12, 2011 - 8:49pm

You can try Star Time supply in Texas or Michign Jewelers Supply in Detroit.

 Star Time supply has a website that is very good. 

geezer_D
Posted March 12, 2011 - 9:43pm

 Thanks, I'll check it out on Monday.  I see on their registration form that "hobbyist" is a category.

shooter144
Posted March 12, 2011 - 9:49pm

Just received the last of my Ottofrei order, It all seems pretty good, the french made screwdrivers w/ replaceable tips are a great deal (drivers are set up like a pin vise/drill with reversable tips and refills are like $3)...get those and when the tips need replaced order some good ones for next to nothing. they have a great selection and prices really are not bad...will check the others as well. Now I just have to get the cajones to start rippin one apart lol.

One question..lube...I see in most forums that you should use several diff lubes for the diff lube points, any specific help on that would be helpfull...

shooter144
Posted March 12, 2011 - 10:44pm

Thanx a bunch !!!!