Diamond Grinding Wheel

**NeilS** · 16th October 2010, 10:39 AM

OK, looks like there is going to be some interest in a bulk buy. Eight EOI so far.

Will wait now for comment from Brendan before pushing ahead.

Have received a reply from Woodcraft on shipping. I asked for a quote on quantities from 1 to 5. I capped the numbers at five to keep the total cost below the $1000 import duty free threshold. We could do a second shipment if the numbers go above five and average the cost across the two. Keep in mind that there would also be the postage distribution cost within Australia, unless you can pickup locally, and there is also an exchange rate fee which varies depending on the payment method used (at least 3%).

Here is the the reply from Woodcraft:

Thank you for your interest in Woodcraft. Below we have listed approximate shipping costs and approximate delivery times by the methods available for this inquiry. The delivery time could vary, due to possible delays in customs and destination.
1 x Item #149479 - Your merchandise total, without shipping, is $149.99

FedEx International Priority, 1 - 3 business days, trackable, $80
FedEx International Economy, 4 - 5 business days, trackable, $77
(FedEx shipments are trackable, door to door, by customer)

2 x Item #149479 - Your merchandise total, without shipping, is $299.98

FedEx International Priority, 1 - 3 business days, trackable, $98
FedEx International Economy, 4 - 5 business days, trackable, $95
(FedEx shipments are trackable, door to door, by customer)

3 x Item #149479 - Your merchandise total, without shipping, is $449.97

FedEx International Priority, 1 - 3 business days, trackable, $115
FedEx International Economy, 4 - 5 business days, trackable, $109
(FedEx shipments are trackable, door to door, by customer)

4 x Item #149479 - Your merchandise total, without shipping, is $599.96

FedEx International Priority, 1 - 3 business days, trackable, $131
FedEx International Economy, 4 - 5 business days, trackable, $124
(FedEx shipments are trackable, door to door, by customer)

5 x Item #149479 - Your merchandise total, without shipping, is $749.95

FedEx International Priority, 1 - 3 business days, trackable, $140
FedEx International Economy, 4 - 5 business days, trackable, $134
(FedEx shipments are trackable, door to door, by customer)

The above prices reflect shipping all your items together. If some of your items are on back order and you choose to have them ship separately, the shipping charges would be more.

At this time, none of your items are on back order.

You are responsible for any customs, duties, taxes and clearance, charged by your country.

We accept credit card orders by fax (304-428-8271), Internet (www.woodcraft.com), or phone (304-428-4866). To pay with an international money order or a check drawn on a US bank, please mail your order to:

Woodcraft Order Entry
PO Box 1686
Parkersburg, WV 26102-1686

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**Big Shed** · 16th October 2010, 10:44 AM

I have purchased from Woodcraft before and asked for USPS shipping, Flat Rate box.

These would take at least 5 or 6 of these wheels and cost $US40, they are trackable as well and delivered to your door or PO Box.

**NeilS** · 16th October 2010, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Big Shed

I have purchased from Woodcraft before and asked for USPS shipping, Flat Rate box.

These would take at least 5 or 6 of these wheels and cost , they are trackable as well and delivered to your door or PO Box.

Thanks for that info Big Shed. If we could get the cost down to that on the shipping it would make a significant difference to the overall cost.

Not sure why Woodcraft didn't offer that option (I did ask for the non-express/priority method). I'll sound them out now on USPS shipping, Flat Box Rate.

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**Big Shed** · 16th October 2010, 06:57 PM

Just got an email from Woodcraft with several coupon codes for discounts.

For a $500 purchase you can quote a number during checkout and get a $75 discount.

Couldn't find how long this will last though.

Edit:

Found it in the fine print - offer expires 31/10/2010

**jmk89** · 16th October 2010, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Big Shed

Just got an email from Woodcraft with several coupon codes for discounts.

For a $500 purchase you can quote a number during checkout and get a $75 discount.

Couldn't find how long this will last though.

Edit:

Found it in the fine print - offer expires 31/10/2010

Sounds like a plan

**NeilS** · 17th October 2010, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Big Shed

Just got an email from Woodcraft with several coupon codes for discounts.

For a $500 purchase you can quote a number during checkout and get a $75 discount.

Couldn't find how long this will last though.

Edit:

Found it in the fine print - offer expires 31/10/2010

Well spotted Big Shed. Every bit helps!

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**bench1holio** · 17th October 2010, 10:36 AM

any word on the usps flat rate boxes neil?

**NeilS** · 17th October 2010, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by bench1holio

any word on the usps flat rate boxes neil?

Not yet. They had just gone into their weekend time when I got that message away, so not expecting to hear now for a few days.

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**letzzzgo** · 17th October 2010, 01:03 PM

Neil, If you decide on a 2nd shipment, then please add me to the list.

Cheers John

**jmk89** · 17th October 2010, 01:07 PM

Neil
It might be an idea to have one package to go to say Sydney and another to Adelaide. That should make the postage a bit less for the on-postage. I'm happy to be the Sydney distributor if you decide to go that way.

**NeilS** · 17th October 2010, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by jmk89

Neil
It might be an idea to have one package to go to say Sydney and another to Adelaide. That should make the postage a bit less for the on-postage. I'm happy to be the Sydney distributor if you decide to go that way.

Thanks for the offer jmk89.

If we end up with two packages it's a good idea to land them strategically in relation to the distribution list. May well be that Adelaide isn't ideally located either.

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**Gil Jones** · 17th October 2010, 04:24 PM

Fred,
The Woodcraft discount deal ends 10/31/2010.
Gil

**Big Shed** · 17th October 2010, 04:27 PM

That's what I said, 31/10/2010

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/dia...ml#post1223122

**brendan stemp** · 18th October 2010, 09:14 AM

I am so happy with them I have made (serious) inquiries about importing them myself. I have made contact with a company that makes them (yes, in China) and have had two samples sent to me; 6" and 8". I am happy with the samples (the 6" is a bonus for those that have a 6" grinder) but need to make more inquiries about widths (the two I was sent are 20 mm wide) and arbour hole sizes. I also need to find the courage to stick my financial neck out and take the gamble on them being popular enough (I am a poor woodturner after all) but have been bouyed by the interest shown form a number of people. It was closely compared to the Tormek on the weekend at the Melb TWWS particularly the bevel finsih and it compares very favourably I thought. Stay tuned, I am actively working on it.

**jmk89** · 18th October 2010, 09:20 AM

So it might be worthwhile our holding off a bulk purchase from Woodcraft if Brendan is going to import them?

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