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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!
 
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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 .
 
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,
I have also dealt with,
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.
 
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NGLJ said:
I buy most of my material from William Wood-Write. Their prices are reasonable and they have excellent customer service.
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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.
 
maxwell_smart007 said:
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!
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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.
 
mobyturns said:
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,
I have also dealt with,
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.
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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 in addition to the US ones. Thanks for all the options!
 
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Black Forest wood in Calgary sells blanks and kits. KMS tools also kits but are somewhat limited to variety.
Both are good to deal with.
 
derekdd said:
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.
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Hi Derek,

Does your credit card pay in CAD? The USD is worth more than the CAD. Thank you.
 
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