Every time a new Lee Valley catalog shows up in the mail box, it makes my day. There isn't usually a whole lot "new" in the catalog, but I enjoy it none the less. I've seen so many Harbor Freight flyers, I can spot new items faster than I can read the "NEW" description. Woodcraft and Rockler are OK, always pricey. I like Hartville Tool and of course Grizzly. I think there is a lot to be learned from catalogs (besides being an informed consumer). What are some of your favorite catalogs?
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Hmmm. Victoria Secret catalog and the Grizzly Tool catalog - both could be classified as porn lolGary -
You had a good list to start with, and I concur that Lee Valley is at the top of the heap. In my house we don't have coffee table books, we have LV catalog covers.
The Japan Woodworker catalog is another one that's fun to thumb through, and I also like the no-nonsense, sepia-toned charm of the Highland Woodworking wishbook.LarryComment
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I'm not a fan of ordering from catalogs. Having said that, I have ordered from Rockler.
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I agree that catalogs are great educators - even if it's jst to let you know that you need to do some research on a procedure. That said, I can't think of a WW cat that I don't love each time it comes. Others include,
Sportsmans' Warehouse and Cheaper Than Dirt where you can pay too much for some interesting stuff or some entertaining junk.
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Adding to what's already been said, including Victoria's Secret, are Northern Tool, and Grainger. I haven't received a real recent one, but they have sections of extensive technical explanations on items like motors, tools, lighting, dust collection, electrical, and compressors, to name a few. It's a big thick one. Johnstone Supply is another one like that.
Speaking of catalogs, has anyone seen the Home Depot - Pro Book? Talk about thick. If you haven't gotten one or seen one, check with your local store.Comment
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My favorite is definitely Lee Valley of course ... and their Canadian too so shipping isn't an issue!
Second is Princess Auto's monthly flyer ... they Canadian as well and are some what similar to your Harbor Freight ... their own brand is basically warrantied for life too.
The Victoria Secret's catalogue is in a league of it's own ... when I actually get to take a look thru it
Last edited by JSCOOK; 05-23-2007, 04:52 PM."Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn". by C.S. LewisComment
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You wouldn't believe it (or maybe you would), but it was I that got ourselves into the Victoria Secret mailing list, not LOML. And there are more VS purchases on my credit card than her's. (and lemme clarify that all of that was for her...
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I like LV and Rockler too; but more recently I could not put down Ikea's catalog (it's a thick book, actually). Gives a bunch of ideas. Then there's http://www.thewinfieldcollection.com, sometimes interesting.It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
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After the woodworking catalogs already mentioned, I like the MSC Industrial Supply catalog. They call it the "Big Book", and it is. Fatter than the L.A. phone book. Also available on CD. Go to their web site and you will have you catalog in a couple of days, free.
They carry all sorts of metal stock, brass, tool steel, etc. You never know when you might need a little Titanium. They also carry big tools, cutters, you name it. If you are in a hurry, for a price, they will send you a 6' x 2" x 1/8" bar of brass to arrive the next day. I was in a real rush, OK.
Like ironhat, I read all sorts of catalogs so I will know what is available when I run into a problem.
SteveI would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong. Bertrand RussellComment
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I think I could use my Grainger and McMaster Carr catalogs, as coffee table legs. They are HUGE.
While all the above are in, (with the exception of the Victoria's Secret, there is enough free porn, and it reminds me of a model I once knew), I also get a catalog from thetoolwarehouse.net (automotive tools and stuff).
The biggest problem with all these catalogs, is they remind you what you either can't afford, or give you to many different tools to buy.She couldn't tell the difference between the escape pod, and the bathroom. We had to go back for her.........................Twice.Comment
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For electronics there's Digikey. I bought from them in 1974, when I was in college. They're still in business today, you can get any electronics parts from them, almost always in stock for immediate delivery.
Loring in Katy, TX USA
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All of the above, plus Cabela's, Bass Pro, and REI. Samuel French and Dramatist's for work, and although I haven't seen one in a long time, NorCostCo used to have a pretty good catalog.
For a short time after grad school I worked for a commercial photography studio. We wore out each VS catalog we got.
Looking at the photography!!!
g.Smit
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Well I got into WWing after I started off with speaker building. So from those days I still get the Parts Express catalog, which is fun, especially if you like DIY Home Theater.All of the above, plus Cabela's, Bass Pro, and REI. Samuel French and Dramatist's for work, and although I haven't seen one in a long time, NorCostCo used to have a pretty good catalog.
For a short time after grad school I worked for a commercial photography studio. We wore out each VS catalog we got.
Looking at the photography!!!
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Also, from my computer case modding days, the McMaster-Carr catalog if a pretty good doorstop, and has just about everything you could imagine in it too.Comment
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I thought I was the only one on here! (I'm also reformed now though)
http://case-mods.linear1.org/
er, back on topic,
Surplus Center is an awesome catalog.--Rob
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OMG, your handle sounds familiar. And you're on [H]OCP.... Haven't been there for a while, but I used to be on there as much as I'm on this site now..... I think I've seen a lot of your work, and have been impressed by it...
Wierd.
I've only done a couple of complete mods, but I kinda lost the interest once it became really popular and rather cookie-cutter. I still have about half a dozen CCFLs that I had stocked up on.... Anyways, it was computer modding that made me comfortable with attemping to build my own speakers, which got me interested in doing more with working with my hands, which ultimately lead to wood working. Probably not the traditional path, but there it is.
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