drftnmaz Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think this is tech? if not please feel free to move it....I'm looking for the best place to bulk buy grinder blades, mainly 125mmx1mm cut-off blades, I had been buying on staff account from a mate but he has changed jobs, I'm self employed and go through 15-30 a week so need a decent place to buy them, also I go through a few flapper disc's and grinding disc's but not that many Was gonna start getting them from BOC because i have a account there but they seem useless at holding stock and often have to order them in on request I would like to buy 50-100 at a time for a decent price, where does everyone else go? (happy to set up a account with a worthy supplier) oh and im in auckland but don't mind getting them freighted here if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Markku / Truenotch should have some hookups in the power tool industry now he is Australasias #1 Makita rep and the most handsome rep anywhere. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 PPS are pretty good on price but i get a discount through work and i couldn't tell you what that is, i have no idea. if you ask them for price breaks on volumes you might get a better deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 If you tell me what you were paying, i'll see if I can beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I just grab these from work whenever needed- was in SCA the other day and saw their price to buy them individually- HOLY SHIT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachlander Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Ill find out who we use at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentra Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 i have an account at 'the toolshed' just to buy bulk 80cent cutoff discs. fucking everywhere else around the ~10 per week mark was at like $2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drftnmaz Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 awesome, thanks for the idea's guys!!!I haven't dealt with PPS before so will pop in there and have chat (as i'm often in penrose) atm im not totally sure what i pay, being through a mate but i've never got a invoice or anything, was getting the KLINGSPOR brand and would get a box of 25 "125mmx1mm" and 4 Z60 flappers for $100, so i'd guess ~$2.5 per cutoff and ~$10 per flapper For a while I had a engineering shop that would give me all there old flapper's (what they said was rubbish was only half life to me) and i would just use those, but again mate doesn't work there anymore so no more hook-ups I'm not necessarily looking for the ultimate cheap price, just a fair deal with little-to-no hassle, i like the flex-o-vort? blades, not a big fan of klingsport, and will try out some makita ones this arvo and see how they last (noticed they are 1.2mm rather than 1mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Smith and Arrow have great service and quality disks. Last time I ordered the price was just under $1 per cutoff disk, with free shipping, but I only ordered 25. Cheaper for more etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drftnmaz Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Smith and arrow seem to have pretty sweet prices, never heard of "Zirconia" brand but will give anything a go, $1.10 per cut-off and $4 a flapper sounds awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS 2 THE DEEE Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Norton do a .8 cutting disk that is quite awesome.. You might be able to set up a trade account with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escorto. Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I got them from BNT for $1 each a few times. Even bunnings charges like $3 each trade. Edit. Talking bout cutting discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 weld tech on the corner of allens road and something or other road have pretty good prices for cutoff and flap disks. talk to Wayne and tell him you a one man band just trying to pay the rent. hes a pretty good guy and should give you a decent price if you buy a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drftnmaz Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 I got them from BNT for $1 each a few times. Even bunnings charges like $3 each trade. you mean the flapper disc's? or grinding blades? whenever i have brought cheap (say under $5) flapper disc's they are very poor quality and last 1/5 of the time a $12-15 flapper does I was just as bunnings eariler today checking out stuff because I had some other bits to get, and the cheapest 125mm cut-off's they had was the makita pack's of 10 for ~$33, the only single 125x1mm they had left was $5.90! (100 and 115mm were cheaper but no good to me) .8 sounds lush, keen to give that a jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drftnmaz Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 weld tech on the corner of allens road and something or other road have pretty good prices for cutoff and flap disks. talk to Wayne and tell him you a one man band just trying to pay the rent. hes a pretty good guy and should give you a decent price if you buy a few. cheers! will pop in there and have a chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I get all my gears from Smith & Arrow too. Cutting discs / paint stripping / wire wheels etc. 100mm variants, but I imagine they are competitive with all sizes. Cutting: http://www.smithandarrow.co.nz/Abrasives-for-Metal/Cutting-Discs/Cutting-Discs-4-4-5-5-c15/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Todd, have a chat to Andy C, he works at Saeco HO and can sort out deals there. He got me stuff cheap from weld tech as well when i bought all my welding gear so could be worth a try? I'm guessing you can ask Tyrone as well as he is at Saeco too last i heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_si Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I use a lot of cutting disks, in particular 125x .8's and 1mm's can't beat flexovit for quality, but they are around $2.20 ea at backwoods Smith and arrow do .8's at $1ea I've used over 300 of them but they just don't last like the more expensive disks, their 1mm disks are the same price, they last quite a bit longer, but i only get 1/2 the life compared to flexovit, I've also just invested in a 9" grinder and using 1.6mm flexovit disks very impressed with the life, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachlander Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 We get ours from Weld IT, sait brand. Have a pretty decent life. I'm sure they would give you a deal if you bought in bulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I get mine through hobeca, if i remember tomorrow ill pm you a price list, i think the flappers are a pretty good price and i cvan also get see through flappers which ive found real good for finishing ally and the like. Just make sure you are getting the right discs for your application, alot of places will try sell you INOX for doing steel, but they wear out real fast on steel/they dont care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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