Carbide strips

[miden]

Hi Guys,
can you recommend a supplier for carbide strips? I cannot find anything locally here in Canada so I have to purchase from the US. I did so recently and took a big hit with quite high cost and duties. I am hoping that I can get a different supplier and save a bit of money, that is important to us all, particularly at this time.
Does anyone know Centennial Carbide? Their prices seem reasonable but it appears that the strips might be oversized, I don't know how big a deal that is. As long as they are flat.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Contender Machine]

McMaster-Carr carries tungsten carbide. Definitely not the cheapest but they have a decent selection.

 

[wkfl]

I’ve picked up some here

https://www.msdiscounttool.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=3834

 

[miden]

Thank you Gentlemen,
wkfl, i went to look at that place, the prices are very reasonable. Have you used the ones that you bought? Are the the real C2 deal? Sorry to ask but....
I see you are in Stuart, FL. I was on vacation in Stuart just before covid hit. Loved it.

Mike

 

[wkfl]

Thank you Gentlemen,
wkfl, i went to look at that place, the prices are very reasonable. Have you used the ones that you bought? Are the the real C2 deal? Sorry to ask but....
I see you are in Stuart, FL. I was on vacation in Stuart just before covid hit. Loved it.

Mike

I truthfully have no comparison with any others. I made a file guide for plunges and have used it for a couple of years (on the grinder)with no complaints…still holding up well. They do say C2 on the website; you may want to give them a shout to be sure.

 

[Taz]

I've used the 2" strips on some home made plunge cut jigs.

https://www.amazon.com/Carbide-Blanks-Rectangular-STB310B-Thickness/dp/B006Q4XSO4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=YURX83LO3QYM&keywords=carbide+strips&qid=1647360736&sprefix=carbide+strips%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-4

Carbide Blanks - STB Rectangular Strips STB310A, Thickness: 3/32", Width: 5/16", Length: 2" (2 Pcs.): Metal Bars: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Carbide Blanks - STB Rectangular Strips STB310A, Thickness: 3/32", Width: 5/16", Length: 2" (2 Pcs.): Metal Bars: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

 

[Hengelo_77]

I got some from aliexpress.
Can't judge the quality but it holds up to my use

 

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McMaster-Carr carries tungsten carbide. Definitely not the cheapest but they have a decent selection.

Canadian consumers can't buy from McMaster-Carr

 

[miden]

Thank all of you Gents for taking the time to post your replies. I have a couple of leads now, I will take a look into this.
The big problem is the duties, very rough!

Best regards,

Mike

 

[miden]

I truthfully have no comparison with any others. I made a file guide for plunges and have used it for a couple of years (on the grinder)with no complaints…still holding up well. They do say C2 on the website; you may want to give them a shout to be sure.

I think I will try these, if it worked for you then it will work for me. Thank you Sir.