Canadian Suppliers?

[maxwell_smart007]

Just wondering about everyone's favourite Canadian, UK, EU, or Australian companies for pen kits, blanks, etc- anyone have any personal experience with any?

What Canadian suppliers do our Canadian members use? I've never really thought about it, and always bought from mostly American sources, but need a Canadian or other Commonwealth or EU option, at least for the short term.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[NGLJ]

I buy most of my material from William Wood-Write. Their prices are reasonable and they have excellent customer service.

 

[1080Wayne]

Totally agree with Graham on William Wood-Write . Lee Valley have some kits , blanks and other supplies , but not nearly as extensive .
Of course , a lot of the supplies originate in the US , and will probably see major price hikes when current stocks are exhausted .

 

[Alan Morrison]

I am in the UK and buy mostly from Beaufort Ink. They are the best and great service.

 

[mobyturns]

I assume you are exploring options given the pending imposition of tariffs on imported goods into the USA / Canada. Not sure that purchasing from overseas suppliers will avoid the imposition of tariffs. As most kits are manufactured in Taiwan or mainland China, I guess there will be significant price increases coming.

In Australia we do not have the range of suppliers or kits that North American turners may be accustomed to.

I purchase pen kits mostly from,

• Timberbits offers high quality kits and service is exceptional. https://www.timberbits.com/
• Steve's Woodcraft also have excellent service and mostly PSI or Berea kits. https://www.steveswoodcraft.com.au/

I have also dealt with,

• P-Square Agencies - reliable supplier. http://www.psquareagencies.com.au/index.php
• Gary Pye Woodturining also reliable with a range of Dayacom kits and GPW range - https://garypye.com/
• SE QLD Woodworking Supplies - reliable but not e-commerce driven with limited range of pen kits - https://www.woodworkingsuppliesqueensland.com.au/
• Williams Pens and Turning Supplies - offers Taylors Mirfield kits https://williamspensandturningsupplies.com

I know a number of other Aussie pen turners deal direct with Rhizeng / Pen Kits Mall. I suspect most of P-Square Agencies stock originates from there.

 

[derekdd]

I buy most of my material from William Wood-Write. Their prices are reasonable and they have excellent customer service.

I agree.

They have a couple of things I've not been able to find Stateside so I order from them a handful of times each year. Takes a bit to get here, but always good product and service.

 

[Curly]

I haven't used him myself but there is a Dutch company you could try. He is a member here. marco31

https://houtdraaiwerken-penkits.nl

 

[d_bondi]

I haven't used him myself but there is a Dutch company you could try. He is a member here. marco31

https://houtdraaiwerken-penkits.nl

I have actually ordered from this person. Back in 2022, after PSI discontinued the Cameron Fountain Pen Kit in Chrome, I ordered some from him. Was a good transaction.

 

[MPVic]

Just wondering about everyone's favourite Canadian, UK, EU, or Australian companies for pen kits, blanks, etc- anyone have any personal experience with any?

What Canadian suppliers do our Canadian members use? I've never really thought about it, and always bought from mostly American sources, but need a Canadian or other Commonwealth or EU option, at least for the short term.

Thanks in advance for your help!

William Wood Write is my go-to source. They have a good selection of everything for the pen maker and then some. And their customer service is second to none.

 

[darrin1200]

William Wood-Write is my go to. They also carry a good selection of Canadian made, as well as exclusive, products.
But there is also Woodchuckers in Toronto. Seems to mainly carry PSI stuff for pens, but also carries general wood turning supplies.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

Thanks everyone!
I had forgotten about a lot of those - and there's a few I had never heard of. Much appreciated!

 

[maxwell_smart007]

I assume you are exploring options given the pending imposition of tariffs on imported goods into the USA / Canada. Not sure that purchasing from overseas suppliers will avoid the imposition of tariffs. As most kits are manufactured in Taiwan or mainland China, I guess there will be significant price increases coming.

In Australia we do not have the range of suppliers or kits that North American turners may be accustomed to.

I purchase pen kits mostly from,

• Timberbits offers high quality kits and service is exceptional. https://www.timberbits.com/
• Steve's Woodcraft also have excellent service and mostly PSI or Berea kits. https://www.steveswoodcraft.com.au/

I have also dealt with,

• P-Square Agencies - reliable supplier. http://www.psquareagencies.com.au/index.php
• Gary Pye Woodturining also reliable with a range of Dayacom kits and GPW range - https://garypye.com/
• SE QLD Woodworking Supplies - reliable but not e-commerce driven with limited range of pen kits - https://www.woodworkingsuppliesqueensland.com.au/
• Williams Pens and Turning Supplies - offers Taylors Mirfield kits https://williamspensandturningsupplies.com

I know a number of other Aussie pen turners deal direct with Rhizeng / Pen Kits Mall. I suspect most of P-Square Agencies stock originates from there.

No, it's not about tariffs at all - I don't care if it costs more. I'm just looking for options to diversify and buy more from Canadian and other allied sources. Thanks for all the options!