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oldflathead · 10-17-2007, 08:26 PM

My suppliers vary with time frame and $$$.

I have found BlackWater River Tools on V St. to be an excellent source of sanding supplies. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fair prices.

For most other boat type paint supplies, I use Port Supply, a wholesale division of West Marine, convenient, fast and a huge selection. Maybe sometimes costs more than others, but no BS. You must be a bona fide business to get a Port Supply account.

Other items. like paint thinner, TSP, etc. I get from Lowes, also convenient and friendly.

I get my power tools from Escambia Electric, down by Joe Pattis. They know their stuff, are honest and their prices are as good as the "Big Orange Box".

BTW, I own stock in West Marine, so am biased.

Tom

10-17-2007, 08:26 PM	#6
oldflathead Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,192	RE: boat painting My suppliers vary with time frame and $$$. I have found BlackWater River Tools on V St. to be an excellent source of sanding supplies. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fair prices. For most other boat type paint supplies, I use Port Supply, a wholesale division of West Marine, convenient, fast and a huge selection. Maybe sometimes costs more than others, but no BS. You must be a bona fide business to get a Port Supply account. Other items. like paint thinner, TSP, etc. I get from Lowes, also convenient and friendly. I get my power tools from Escambia Electric, down by Joe Pattis. They know their stuff, are honest and their prices are as good as the "Big Orange Box". BTW, I own stock in West Marine, so am biased. Tom __________________ [/SIGPIC]