Toronto pickers resources, creative shopping
Sayal Hobbies had the vise for next to nothing. A cheap six buck vise that I could throw in a bag. There are much better hobby/mini vises but they tend to be a bit on the cumbersome side. So I kept looking to see what else they had
10"x4"x 0.018" stainless steel sheet for 5 bucks. cut into strips it would be good for 6-8 blanks. They have brass stock as well. magnets all kinds of stuff. I didn't look for files but they probably have some that would work for impressioning.
I thought we could compose a list of stores that have things that pickers could utilize. Maybe other cities could do the same.
ACTIVE SURPLUS. on Queen Street. From tweezers to bar stock, electronics, motors, old console controllers. You could probably make an electric pick in 10 minutes with the assorment they have. The only way to shop is to browse, it's amazing what you come across and say "That would make a great...whatever"
SAYALHobbies. They have stores and a .com
Lee Valley. It's a bit pricey, but the quality is top notch. Files and finishing equipment are my main purchase. They also sell a Timmies rim-unroller key chain (it's not lock related but is stupid-brilliant). They also have small stock which is useful for handles. The hook and pick set is cheap enough that it's worth buying just to modify into by-pass tools. I also got some shaped buffing bits there that are WAY better than the dremels
Curry's Art. You'd be surprised what you find in there. Detail knives, mould-ma...mold-mak...FORM-making stuff, lots of stuff if you think outside the box.
What are your finds for creative shopping?
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