dev null Posted August 8, 2016 Posted August 8, 2016 OK, so because I am nuts, I wanted to purchase a No 8 Jointer Plane from Lie Nielsen. These were my shipping options: 1. UPS Expedited - $2112. UPS Saver - $2403. USPS Priority Mail - $155 (Will probably never see it though as a SAPO worker will help himself) Stuff that then. Guess I will never have the pleasure of owning a bespoke plane made in the USA.
Pants Boy Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Hi everyone that ordered hammers and mallets - I dropped them off at Aramex in Church street on Friday, but after investigation, it seems as if I was late for pick-up on Friday, and the guys at the Fresh Stop told me on Monday that there was no pick-up on Monday. If you need individual tracking numbers shoot me a message and I'll send along. It seems as if today is pick-up and tomorrow delivery So so sorry for the delays.
Capricorn Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 OK, so because I am nuts, I wanted to purchase a No 8 Jointer Plane from Lie Nielsen. These were my shipping options: 1. UPS Expedited - $2112. UPS Saver - $2403. USPS Priority Mail - $155 (Will probably never see it though as a SAPO worker will help himself) Stuff that then. Guess I will never have the pleasure of owning a bespoke plane made in the USA. have you tried aramex global shopper pricing? it 'might' be cheaper.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone that ordered hammers and mallets - I dropped them off at Aramex in Church street on Friday, but after investigation, it seems as if I was late for pick-up on Friday, and the guys at the Fresh Stop told me on Monday that there was no pick-up on Monday. If you need individual tracking numbers shoot me a message and I'll send along. It seems as if today is pick-up and tomorrow delivery So so sorry for the delays.Shows in transit on my end.. Aaaaand on my desk when I walked into the Office Edited August 10, 2016 by Myles Mayhew Wannabe and Pants Boy 2
dev null Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 have you tried aramex global shopper pricing? it 'might' be cheaper. Unfortunately, I can only choose from one of the options that THEY offer. Pesky 'Muricans.
dev null Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone that ordered hammers and mallets - I dropped them off at Aramex in Church street on Friday, but after investigation, it seems as if I was late for pick-up on Friday, and the guys at the Fresh Stop told me on Monday that there was no pick-up on Monday. If you need individual tracking numbers shoot me a message and I'll send along. It seems as if today is pick-up and tomorrow delivery So so sorry for the delays. If my new Veritas Skew Block Plane that I ordered on Monday at Lee Valley is here before the mallet... Just joking. Hey, how come Myles already got his? I am only 50kms from him. Blerrie Cape Town always gets preferential treatment. Us plattelanders always get the short end of the stick. Edited August 10, 2016 by Moridin DJR 1
kosmonooit Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) OK, so because I am nuts, I wanted to purchase a No 8 Jointer Plane from Lie Nielsen. These were my shipping options: 1. UPS Expedited - $2112. UPS Saver - $2403. USPS Priority Mail - $155 (Will probably never see it though as a SAPO worker will help himself) Stuff that then. Guess I will never have the pleasure of owning a bespoke plane made in the USA.Also check out the Bongous..com freight forwarding service, I have used them a few times. You can consolidate shipments from different suppliers Edited August 10, 2016 by kosmonooit
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Unfortunately, I can only choose from one of the options that THEY offer. Pesky 'Muricans. What you do is select local shipping and use Aramex's local (stateside) delivery address. That drastically reduces shipping costs as you're not paying their preferred shipping agent. Check it out - may work out better for you. dev null and Capricorn 2
Grantc Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Hi everyone that ordered hammers and mallets - I dropped them off at Aramex in Church street on Friday, but after investigation, it seems as if I was late for pick-up on Friday, and the guys at the Fresh Stop told me on Monday that there was no pick-up on Monday. If you need individual tracking numbers shoot me a message and I'll send along. It seems as if today is pick-up and tomorrow delivery So so sorry for the delays.Just arrived in my office to find an Aramrex parcel on my desk .Thanks Pants Boy Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Pants Boy 2
Stretched@Birth Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Hi everyone that ordered hammers and mallets - I dropped them off at Aramex in Church street on Friday, but after investigation, it seems as if I was late for pick-up on Friday, and the guys at the Fresh Stop told me on Monday that there was no pick-up on Monday. If you need individual tracking numbers shoot me a message and I'll send along. It seems as if today is pick-up and tomorrow delivery So so sorry for the delays.Delivered this morning, thanks PB [emoji1319] DJR, Pants Boy and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3
dev null Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Berco just stopped at my gate. DJR, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Pants Boy 3
Ed-Zulu Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Got round to cleaning these two ladies the weekend. Recently purchased Stanley 51 <USA> - discontinued in 1953Stanley 151 <UK> - UK made 1911till 1996 (US produced them from 1911 - 1978) The 151 is fitted with a Stanley Sweetheart blade and was quite laborious to sharpen. I still need to clean some paint in the throat areas as they both have post production paint and chatter a bit under strain. The 51 is much better ergonomically than the 151 Edited August 10, 2016 by Ed-Zulu Pants Boy, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Hairy 3
Hairy Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Got round to cleaning these two ladies the weekend. Recently purchased Stanley 51 <USA> - discontinued in 1953Stanley 151 <UK> - UK made 1911till 1996 (US produced them from 1911 - 1978) The 151 is fitted with a Stanley Sweetheart blade and was quite laborious to sharpen. I still need to clean some paint in the throat areas as they both have post production paint and chatter a bit under strain. The 51 is much better ergonomically than the 151take a look here ... he often uses spoke shaves to shape axe handles he can waffle on, but I enjoy his show.
Ed-Zulu Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 take a look here ... he often uses spoke shaves to shape axe handles he can waffle on, but I enjoy his show. Thanks Hairy, been following his channel for some time. He would've done well on here, he goes off topic quite regularly Hairy 1
Stretched@Birth Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Anyone know where I can source wooden pulleys, preferably in Johannesburg?
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