Bessey K-body clamps

**rev** · 16th January 2005, 02:00 PM

Lee Valley presently have a special promotion on for K-body clamps until January 29th. I just ordered a set and thought others on this forum might also be interested. Check it out at http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...t=1,44047&ap=1

Cheers

**Justin** · 16th January 2005, 06:14 PM

G'day Rev,

Have you gotten any indication of what the freight costs will be ? I've been looking around for Plano clamps ex-US, one vendor has quoted Fedex as the carrier and the rates are horrendous........

Cheers,

Justin.

**BobR** · 16th January 2005, 08:08 PM

I made an equiry last month re 4 x 50" K clamps. Freight was quoted as USD189.54 via UPS Express. Any item over 1 metre (39.37") can not be delivered by post. My clamps are being brought home now by my daughter who is returning to Aus after living in the US.

Bob

**gold leader** · 16th January 2005, 09:10 PM

Well thats just heartbreaking. I was all set to order the "B" package, but at that freight price........ I havent seen these clamps in Oz yet, anyone know where they can be bought locally? These are the same as his Normness uses arent they?

**Groggy** · 16th January 2005, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by gold leader

Well thats just heartbreaking. I was all set to order the "B" package, but at that freight price........ I havent seen these clamps in Oz yet, anyone know where they can be bought locally? These are the same as his Normness uses arent they?

They are available in Oz, the dealer is in Qld I think. I'll do a quick hunt and update this post if I find it.

<later>Ayup, here tis', hiding behind a tin of rusty nails:

http://www.northwoodtools.com.au/

We'd be better off shipping a container over between us...

**craigb** · 16th January 2005, 09:16 PM

I was in Carbatec in Sydney on Friday, they have them.

I didn't check the price though as I figured I couldn't afford them.

**bsrlee** · 16th January 2005, 09:32 PM

I contacted Lee Valley for a quote on shipping. (Before I got my Xmas credit card statements - ouch! :eek: )

Here it is:

Thank you for your email. Please see the table below for the shipping options available, price (also in USD) and expected delivery times for 2 of the clamp sets:
*Surface Mail 8-12 Weeks $ 94.09
*Xpresspost 8-10 Days $ 238.61
*UPS Express 5-6 Days to Major Centers $ 271.43

Please see the table below for the shipping options available, price (also in USD) and expected delivery times for 3 of the clamp sets:

*Surface Mail 8-12 Weeks $ 158.06
*Xpresspost 8-10 Days $ 381.23
*UPS Express 5-6 Days to Major Centers $ 396.13

**not too bad, all considered, and remember you are also getting a set of 'KP blocks' in each lot - worth about $25US a set, and I haven't found anyone selling these locally. There is a Distributor in Sydney - Hordern Bros or something similar - only sell to retailers.

**rev** · 16th January 2005, 10:15 PM

I'm only ordering one "type B" set (plus a few other small items). I requested the least expensive shipping via USPS

In their receipt with the order number Valley say: The shipping address for your order is outside of Canada and the United States. We will contact you once we have calculated the shipping charge for your area. Therefore, your order total does not reflect the price of shipping at this time. You will be notified of these charges by e-mail and have the opportunity to either proceed with or cancel your order.

Can't get fairer than that! If the shipping cost is outrageous and makes the exercise unworthwhile, I'll cancel.

Cheers

**rev** · 16th January 2005, 10:19 PM

I'd be happy to be a part of big shipment by a group from this forum and then distribute them locally if someone wants to take this on.

Cheers

**rev** · 17th January 2005, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Justin

G'day Rev,

Have you gotten any indication of what the freight costs will be ? I've been looking around for Plano clamps ex-US, one vendor has quoted Fedex as the carrier and the rates are horrendous........

Cheers,

Justin.

Justin,
I just got the shipping quote from Lee Valley. I had a few other small items in the order which collectively would weigh less than 1kg - so this should be a fairly good indication of cost to ship the larger set of K-bodies ($119 set)

*Surface Mail 8-10 Weeks $62.43
*Xpresspost 5-10 Business days $142.43 (Please provide a phone number for Xpresspost shipping)
*UPS Express 5-6 Days to Major Centers $174.79 (Please provide a phone number for UPS shipping)

**Rob Lee** · 18th January 2005, 10:06 AM

Hi All -

Having been heavily lobbied through email, I'm having our freight forwarder look at larger quantities, and will report back on the outcome....check back here this time tomorrow (or is that yesterday there?? The day after tomorrrow????)

Cheers -

Rob

**DarrylF** · 18th January 2005, 11:18 AM

Again terrific service

I'd be happy to organise a group shipment - I work in Sydney and live on the Central Coast, so can distribute for most of the NSW people. The company I work for has very good shipping facilities & local shipping costs, so I can organise a batch for Victoria etc. out of a single shipment.

So maybe ship a single order into Sydney then out of that a shipment down to Rev to distribute for our Mexican cousins?

So who's interested and in how many (assuming the freight comes down to a reasonable price of course)?

**numbat** · 18th January 2005, 11:38 AM

Sorry to throw a spanner in the works - but a large quantity might be subject to Customs duties.

Cheers

**gold leader** · 18th January 2005, 11:44 AM

I would be interested in a bulk buy for sure. 1 "B" package for me. We might not get away with it, but if the box is labelled "gift" then its not subject to duties. Not so sure about a big box though

**doublejay** · 18th January 2005, 11:54 AM

1 x 'B' Pack for me - assuming the freight comes out at a reasonable figure.

Would there be duty on these or has duty been replaced by GST?

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