Need help gathering materials

ISKski

ISKski

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So I am a complete beginner at this, and I am trying to make some scales from my Izula, I am having trouble finding all the materials I need in one place, Im lookin for sandpaper from 220-1200 grit with ever step in between, it seems impossible to find, I am also brass corby bolts and a good source for 3/8in stabilized wood scales, it seems like i have to order from 10 different websites to get everything - does anyone know of a good place to get setup ?? thank you all for your help!?! You can drop me a PM or just answer in this thread...

-ISK
 
If you have an autobody supplier in your area you can walk in and get all the sandpaper grits you like 1 sheet at a time.

Also go to Sheffield Knife Supply. They have everything!
 
For the closest to one stop knife shopping try the major knife supply catalog companies. There is a full list in the stickies, IIRC.

Some of the major ones are :
Texas Knife Supply
Jantz
USA Knifemaker Supply
Sheffield Supply
Knifekits
Pop's Knife Supply
 
Mudbug's link right there is where I go for paper, too. They rock and the Redline paper is the best. Much cheaper to buy from them than the auto parts stores, and much better paper too. Napa will do in a pinch though.

Stacy has it with the major knife supplies. A good list. I'd add K&G Supply.

When starting out, it takes a while to figure out what suppliers you like best for everything you need, and how to order things economically while conserving shipping costs.

As far as stabilized woods, G10, titanium, and blade steel, I really like Alpha Knife Supply. Their prices are good and the inventory is great, too.

I think that Jantz may have more stuff than USA, but not by much and USA is usually cheaper in my experience. Good folks about getting your order right an out quickly, too. USA has a good selection of phenolic/Micarta.

TruGrit is very good for belts (huge selection) and carries several other things not found elsewhere. Prices are OK on most stuff.

Pop's is very good for grinding belt prices, if not necessarily for inventory, and the lowest prices out there on some othe stuff such as corby bolts.

Usually I end up buying most of my staples from two or three suppliers at a time, with an eye on price for sure but trying as well to combine shipping.
 
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