Zoro Deals Thread

[toolcollector]

Had a fire drill at work and trouble with the site and submitted right before 2 not seeing they had extended the window or I would have picked up a few more things. Without a direct link its almost impossible. I picked up the Proto screwdrivers mentioned in this thread just because of the link and positive comments.
I picked up an EarthWay Walk-Behind Broadcast Spreader — 80-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2050 $99 at Northern and $88 before discount at Zoro. I almost bought at northern this weekend. This is almost as cheap as the plastic Scotts from lowes and HD.
http://www.zoro.com/i/G4182491/.
Also picked up a new Milwaukee portaband. Going to order a swag off road table for it. Read some of the discussion’s, and dewalt seemed to get the edge. Called Swag and they said get the new Milwaukee.
http://www.zoro.com/i/G4192124/

 

[RCman]

I called my order in yesterday. I prefer to talk with a human vs ordering online anyway.

Why are those so much better than the ones at, say, Home Depot? Are they significantly more durable? The price difference is pretty staggering, so I'm just wondering what you get for the money. Thanks.

If you've never held a GOOD square there probably isn't a difference to you (which is fine).
Once you have worked with a Starrett or similar quality unit there is no going back.

Worth every penny if you use it as intended. If you are going to just throw it in a drawer and use it every 4 years then the imported ones at the box stores are probably ok for you. Durability? Probably but one you get into the level of that kind of thing drops are what ruin them.

 

[ybnormal70]

I picked up some 9' pallet rack beams:

http://www.zoro.com/i/G7129927/

For under $30 delivered per beam it was a great deal. That is almost cheaper than used on craigslist. I can never find any used in our area.

L8r,

Kevin

 

[Dr. D]

Why are those so much better than the ones at, say, Home Depot? Are they significantly more durable? The price difference is pretty staggering, so I'm just wondering what you get for the money. Thanks.

The Starretts are considered the gold standard for measuring tools like squares, which are absolutely essential for woodworking accuracy. You set all your tools and blades with your square - saw blades, planer tables, jointer tables, etc. With wood being off by 1/64" or even 1/128" can make a very noticeable difference when you are joining pieces together. This is a professional tool and every furniture maker and cabinet builder has a very high quality square in his apron. Plus they don't get beat up after years of service and are an heirloom tool - many woodworkers use their grandpa's old Starrett.

The hardened steel models that are at Zoro will also wear less than the cast iron models. The combo squares found at HD or Lowes are not accurate enough for woodworking and should only be used for carpentry purposes. If it is a project where you can use a hammer to whack things into square (like plumbing up studs) then a carpentry square will work fine. However, when you are fitting pieces of black walnut together (at more than 10x the cost of standard lumber) you want as much accuracy as you can get.

Other than a pencil my 4" double square is the most used tool in my wood shop.

 

[PeterT]

The Starretts are considered the gold standard for measuring tools like squares, which are absolutely essential for woodworking accuracy. You set all your tools and blades with your square - saw blades, planer tables, jointer tables, etc. With wood being off by 1/64" or even 1/128" can make a very noticeable difference when you are joining pieces together. This is a professional tool and every furniture maker and cabinet builder has a very high quality square in his apron. Plus they don't get beat up after years of service and are an heirloom tool - many woodworkers use their grandpa's old Starrett.

The hardened steel models that are at Zoro will also wear less than the cast iron models. The combo squares found at HD or Lowes are not accurate enough for woodworking and should only be used for carpentry purposes. If it is a project where you can use a hammer to whack things into square (like plumbing up studs) then a carpentry square will work fine. However, when you are fitting pieces of black walnut together (at more than 10x the cost of standard lumber) you want as much accuracy as you can get.

Other than a pencil my 4" double square is the most used tool in my wood shop.

Sounds like a man that knows what he is doing. I honestly wish I had the patience & skill to do woodworking.

 

[Dr. D]

Sounds like a man that knows what he is doing. I honestly wish I had the patience & skill to do woodworking.

Thanks for the compliment but I am not very skilled, I speak from the frustration of experience - "just a little off" in woodworking means so much more than anything else I have ever done before.

 

[cagullett1]

The Starretts are considered the gold standard for measuring tools like squares, which are absolutely essential for woodworking accuracy. You set all your tools and blades with your square - saw blades, planer tables, jointer tables, etc. With wood being off by 1/64" or even 1/128" can make a very noticeable difference when you are joining pieces together. This is a professional tool and every furniture maker and cabinet builder has a very high quality square in his apron. Plus they don't get beat up after years of service and are an heirloom tool - many woodworkers use their grandpa's old Starrett.

The hardened steel models that are at Zoro will also wear less than the cast iron models. The combo squares found at HD or Lowes are not accurate enough for woodworking and should only be used for carpentry purposes. If it is a project where you can use a hammer to whack things into square (like plumbing up studs) then a carpentry square will work fine. However, when you are fitting pieces of black walnut together (at more than 10x the cost of standard lumber) you want as much accuracy as you can get.

Other than a pencil my 4" double square is the most used tool in my wood shop.

When I asked which Starrett's you pointed out in your initial purchase, I figured they wouldn't be cheap, but wanted to make sure I was looking at the ones you were pointing out.

My dad retired a year ago as a machinist and brought home all of his tools. Most of them were so specialized (or duplicates) that he was asking me about helping him sell them. We went through them and I continually asked if he could recall about what he paid for them, HOLY COW! Dr. D is right, while they are a higher price than you would be used to seeing, this is a good deal for a tool that takes accuracy to a new level.

 

[cagullett1]

http://www.zoro.com/i/G4933047/

Wire differences. I just spent a sec googling, so I'm sure you can find a better answer, but this will give you the basics
https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/materials-welding/RzA1rVffRws

Thanks for the help rocket!

 

[rice rocket]

There's a 20% off coupon today.

LAST09T

 

[marrt]

I had to jump on this deal too. Bought a 3M PAPR respirator (very expensive but I only have one set of lungs and I've abused them already) plus a 240V horizontal compressor (to fit a specific space that's very small) plus some shelving. Saved over $800. I love these flash sales.

 

[gregpack]

There are some good ideas in this thread. I need to build a wish list in anticipation of the next sale.

 

[Lu-Max]

Ordered yesterday, delivered today.
I live in northern CA.

 

[rice rocket]

Pliers wrench AND adjustable wrenches?

Heretic.

 

[rsieracki]

And here I live in Illinois and mine is still 'pending fulfillment'

 

[PeterT]

My stuff shipped today, out of California scheduled to be here Tuesday UPS. They've spoiled me in the past with 2 day shipping.

 

[LXCam]

Pliers wrench AND adjustable wrenches?

Heretic.

Ya but he got both a metric and an SAE, so he's forgiven.



Got my order today

 

[Eric DC5]

My order will be here tomorrow in Wisconsin!

 

[Ruger_556]

Pliers wrench AND adjustable wrenches?

Heretic.

Pliers wrench is one of the most disappointing tools I've ever bought... A good adjustable works better in almost every situation.

 

[paulsomlo]

Thanks for posting that "Lucky30" - I was within days of ordering a new four jaw chuck, and amazingly, Zoro had it, same price as everywhere else before the discount. Saved me $116.

 

[ttf5003]

Great haul there. What was the total if you don't mind me asking?

1341.75 before tax, minus the $400 rebate. Brings it down to $941.75.

Great deal and once again I'm glad I didn't order the Hobart 210MVP for $800, I got a whole lot more for a little more money.

The Miller table was kind of an impulse buy when I was trying to get my accessories up around $600. I never considered one before. I'm sure it would have been cheaper to make one but I'm a woodworker first and the welding is to occasionally support that hobby. Floor space is already at a premium so I thought the folding table might be a good fit.

 

[Strouty]

Pliers wrench is one of the most disappointing tools I've ever bought... A good adjustable works better in almost every situation.

I really can't understand why people think they are an adjustable wrench. They are a parallel jaw plier. They have their place and work very well for a lot of situations.

 

[Davefr]

Thank you Zoro!!

Weller WX1010:
- USB, Ethernet, touch screen controls
- 200 watts
- from Germany
- 0-850 degrees in seconds

...and $200 cheaper then Amazon!!

 

[sharkytm]

Savings of $720... not too shabby. And their pricing undercut Amazon on several things. The Thermal imager and several other items have shipped already!

 

[rice rocket]

I really can't understand why people think they are an adjustable wrench. They are a parallel jaw plier. They have their place and work very well for a lot of situations.

People use 'em backwards too. Like channellocks, there's a right and wrong direction to be tightening/loosening.

 

[Kracin]

Pliers wrench is one of the most disappointing tools I've ever bought... A good adjustable works better in almost every situation.

hah. wanna have a nut turning race?

the pliers wrench are absolutely awesome. not only do you get insane grip, but you don't get rounded corners like you normally do with adjustable wrenches after a few turns and they start opening up, or the annoying **** where they get stuck on a fastener and you can't loosen them up at all.

pliers wrench also work awesome for bringing pipe fittings back into round when they are oblong, as well as pushing in roll pins where you either can't reach a hammer or punch pin. all kinds of uses, they are an awesome tool to use.

 

[Eric DC5]

Should have posted what I all picked up before...

G1336142 T25 TORX Socket

G7507507 4 piece Proto 3/8 extension set

G5349145 8 piece Ullman hook/pick set

G1854736 Proto ASD 7 to 24mm wrenches

G3018906 Proto ASD 5/16 to 1-1/4" wrenches

Saved $182, and free shipping here in 2 days.

 

[bcradio]

Savings of $720... not too shabby. And their pricing undercut Amazon on several things. The Thermal imager and several other items have shipped already!

You should post up how it goes with the Flir. I am thinking about getting one as well.

 

[CoryZ]

My order will be here tomorrow in Wisconsin!

Yep, mine shipped out yesterday and is supposed to arrive here in WI today.

 

[CoryZ]

Thank you Zoro!!

Weller WX1010:
- USB, Ethernet, touch screen controls
- 200 watts
- from Germany
- 0-850 degrees in seconds

...and $200 cheaper then Amazon!!

Wow, that's a good deal. I may pick one of these up next time. Zoro # G7459252 for those playing at home.

 

[PeterT]

Yep, mine shipped out yesterday and is supposed to arrive here in WI today.

Shucks, mine came out of California, through Sparks NV, and now its sitting on the loading dock in Salt Lake city. Still scheduled for next Tuesday

 

[turbowoodworker]

I just checked my tracking. Mine is in Greensboro NC and will be delivered by end of business today! How's that for prompt service?
Go Zoro.
BTW I just saw a Zoro email offering 20% of $100, not that I need it after Lucky30 but still agood deal.

 

[DynaGlide]

By far the best thing I have found for woodworkers is a Starrett double square. They have both 4" and 6" versions.

Other items I have found that are less than Rockler/Woodcraft/HD/Lowes:
Makita random orbital sander
Kreg adhesive tape and tracks (for building jigs)
Kreg router table - they have the steel base, top, and fence sold separately
Kreg screws for use with pocket hole jig
Bosch Colt palm router

I found these are NOT competitively priced:
Porter Cable 7518 router
Bessey K-body clamps

Please post more woodworking tool ideas if you find them...

Do you have links to the kreg router table components? Good to know about them carrying the screws.

 

[rice rocket]

I started buying all my pocket hole screws from Screw Products on Amazon. They're all Torx instead of Robertson, which means I don't have to start down another path for bits.

Made in USA too.

 

[Lu-Max]

Pliers wrench AND adjustable wrenches?

Heretic.

Note the thick electrical insulation.
Wrenches have none.
I don't like getting are sparky.

 

[Lu-Max]

One of the most breakable items in my order was unfortunately the first thing placed into the box. All of the heavy tools were put on top of it, then the shipping 'air pillows' added on top. The electronic item got smashed. I sent photos of it to Zoro, they have already shipped a replacement and emailed me a UPS label for the return. All at zero cost and minimal effort required from me.

I am more than happy to put up with a mediocre search function for prices and customer service like this. They earned me as a loyal customer.

 

[cagullett1]

Do you have links to the kreg router table components? Good to know about them carrying the screws.

One of the few things I actually could find: http://www.zoro.com/g/Router%20Accessories/00097048/

I started buying all my pocket hole screws from Screw Products on Amazon. They're all Torx instead of Robertson, which means I don't have to start down another path for bits.

Made in USA too.

These are a great deal, but I personally prefer Robertson over Torx. I know this is not a common preference, but for some reason, I find that I strip out less Robertson bits than Torx bits.

 

[sharkytm]

One of the few things I actually could find: http://www.zoro.com/g/Router%20Accessories/00097048/

Click the Brand name:
http://www.zoro.com/b/KREG/
Everything from Kreg on one page!

 

[paulsomlo]

I'm curious - when there's a flash sale, does Zoro send out an email in advance and if so, how far out?

 

[rice rocket]

They do, some of their coupon emails are targeted though (although anyone can redeem).

 

[MattPSC]

In this case it was the day before, Monday at 2 AM edt that there would be a sale. The details were sent out 24 hours later, 10 hours before the sale was to begin.