Info on Chinese suppliers, their reliability and reputation

[Want2build1]

Hi
I know the basics, and have built an MDF router machine and used whatever I could get hold of.

I'm now looking to build a bigger machine ... probably 4x4' possibly 8x4... to cut upto 18mm thick MDF

The info I'm after is Chinese suppliers, and their reliability/reputation ???

I'm looking to buy a water-cooled spindle from chia ...

where should I buy the controller ?

I'm located in Coventry. I hear there is a Ally channel supplier in Hinkley ? are they any good ? price ? quality ?

I'm thinking R&P from WMH Transmissions Ltd - Home
Any feedback on them ?

Rails and bearings ??? UK or Chia ? any advise where to buy from ?


Thanks all ... and please tell me if there is a better place to ask these questions :)
Thanks
Richard

[asbo]

I'm looking to buy a water-cooled spindle from chia ...

IMO its best to buy one from the UK because once you add the import duty at around £20 - £30 they work out about the same, plus should ever need to return it it'll be easier. I'm saying that as someone who bought one from China
£227 from China + VAT or import or whatever its called.
£250 from the UK

[jcb121]

Try Fred from bst automation, as it maybe a bit cheaper then using PayPal with chai. As for spindles, I got mine from chai when I bought my rails and such and I got charged £20 for the lot

[Jonathan]

Try Fred from bst automation, as it maybe a bit cheaper then using PayPal with chai

I tend to agree. If in doubt, buy from aliexpress.

[Want2build1]

Thanks
The double vote is worth much more than 2x a single vote :)
I will look at them both

Richard

[JAZZCNC]

I tend to agree. If in doubt, buy from aliexpress.

Well I don't agree at all.!! . . . . . Why would you risk buying from an unknown supplier on Ali express to save £20-£50 max when you can buy from Chai who is trusted and provides quick service. . . . .Your already saving plenty of money over UK suppliers so it's unnecessary risk IMO unless supplier is known quick reliable willing to replace faulty or damaged stuff and the saving worth it.
To save £20 I wouldn't bother and have piece of mind Chai will sort any issues if they arise.!!

[EddyCurrent]

Why would you risk buying from an unknown supplier on Ali express to save £20-£50 max when you can buy from Chai who is trusted and provides quick service

I bought my ball screws from Chai and they arrived okay but one difference is I had to pay up front for the stuff whereas with Ali express the supplier gets paid only when the stuff has arrived and you are happy.

[Jonathan]

My comment was meant more in general, hence why I didn't specify 'when buying ballscrews'. I have no problems with ordering from Chai, as his prices tend to be reasonable, however if I see something cheaper on aliexpress I'll get it as (due to the reason Eddy just mentioned) the risk is negligible and I see no reason to refuse to change supplier and miss out.

[jcb121]

I've become a bit of an ali whore lately as I have more patience than money :-)

It just sells eveything and I love it. Things are always sent recorded and haven't had a bad experience yet.

[John S]

One thing to remember with the Portsmouth sellers is that Portsmouth is only a bonded warehouse that ships out.
All queries / problems are dealt with in China and they can piss you about starting with the
"Send us a video of the part not working " ??? It's a valve for fooks sake it doesn't move when working.

Then they wait in the hopes you get pissed off and then when you think you are getting somewhere you get

"Send us a video of the part not working "

You have to cost into the savings, can I repair this if needed. I bought a laser cutter and the answer was yes given that the most expensive part was cheaper to bu that what a machine in the UK cost.

Spindles ? no way. There are about 6 or 7 companies out there making and selling spindles but loads selling them, where do you think the seconds go and returns ?

Too much unchecked stuff floating about.