Blank discs in the uk

[kafkablues]

Hi folks,
Can anyone recommend a supplier of blank discs in the UK? Much appreciated.

[handcut]

What kind?

[kafkablues]

Lacquer Blanks, ta

[studiorp]

I think that Transco Uk could be ok, try ask prices : http://blanx-uk.com/
Cheers.

[kafkablues]

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know lacquer disc were so expensive. Where can I get good ol' vinyl?

[studiorp]

Ebay sometimes ...

[kafkablues]

Thanks. I'm looking for a steady supplier in the uk.

[Boydie]

What sort of price are you looking at? I know cheapest is best, I've found a company in Glasgow that might be able to provide blank discs in multiple colours, I think the cutting into circles is the expensive part

[kafkablues]

I'm just trying to find out what the options are and to see what's available in the uk? I'm new to the cutting scene. I'm on the verge of buying my first lathe but before I do I need to make sure I can secure a supply of disc in the uk. What's the company's name? Many thanks.
Ps Europe is an option but my preference is UK.

[handcut]

As far as I'm aware, the only option for UK-made vinyl or polywhatever blanks is to find a plastics company and negotiate a price. As has already been said, it is the CNC that is the expensive part. It is highly likely that whatever price you come up with will not be as competitive as somebody like Steven over at myshank can produce them for. Even when you factor in shipping costs from mainland Europe. It is simply down to the volume of production. Good luck with your search, though! I'm sure many here would be keen to know the result.

[Boydie]

My shank is still about half the price of the U.K. Place

[kafkablues]

Many thanks folks. MYSHANK it is!!!!