Beall Tool Company Closed

[Gregf]

The latest newsletter from the Central Ohio Woodturners announced J.R. Beall has closed his business permanently.
Beall was the maker of the Pen Wizard and other tools.
"It has been reported that Beall tools will now be distributed by Lee Valley".

Greg

 

[Curly]

Lee Valley bought both Beall and Hock.

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[Kenny Durrant]

Thanks for the update. I have a few but not a lot. Just a quick sales pitch the tools I have are awesome. At first glance you can tell they're quality tools. Although at first the price was higher than expected I was never disappointed. Good to know they will still be available.

 

[jttheclockman]

I did not know this. Thank you for the info. I have their collet chucks systems both small and large. Like them alot.

 

[rherrell]

IMO they make the best collet chucks for wood lathes, mine is 15 years old and still going strong. It's good to know I can find a new one at LV if that time ever comes.

 

[Bryguy]

I have both the collet chuck and the Pen Wizard. Great tools well designed and beautifully made. Looks like it was time to retire. https://bealltool.com/

 

[HawksFeather]

Living in Ohio I was able to make a couple of trips to Beall Tool. They were extremely nice and were more than willing to take time to talk with me and show me around.

 

[Penchant 4]

Is Lee Valley off-shoring the manufacturing? Are they discontinuing lines? I want to buy more collet chucks; but they show "Not Available Online"; and the price looks to be nearly double what Beall charged. However, the last time I bought from Beall was a few months ago.

 

[Curly]

A search found there are some companies selling them. Check to see if they have what you want in stock.

I can't say for sure but I doubt LV will move the production off-shore. Their Veritas products are all Canadian made. It's possible they might bring it to Canada to keep it under one roof. It makes the most sense to keep the production where it is with the same staff, perhaps dropping products that don't sell. Time will tell.

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Beall Collet Chuck System

Our collet system, adapted from metal working technology, is designed to hold small parts safely and accurately in a lathe without marring. Its components are a machined steel collet chuck threaded to accept either a 33mm, 3/4"-16, 1"-8, 1-1/4"-8, or 1-1/2"-8 lathe spindle, a matching spanner...

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[Penchant 4]

A search found there are some companies selling them. Check to see if they have what you want in stock.

I can't say for sure but I doubt LV will move the production off-shore. Their Veritas products are all Canadian made. It's possible they might bring it to Canada to keep it under one roof. It makes the most sense to keep the production where it is with the same staff, perhaps dropping products that don't sell. Time will tell.

Packard Woodworks: The Woodturner's Source: Beall Collet Chuck

Lathe Accessories

Our selection of in stock woodturning lathe accessories is second to none. Everything from drive centers, revolving centers, tool rests, and faceplates, we have it all. All our lathe accessories have been shop tested in our woodturning workshop so you can rest assured you are purchasing a...

www.woodturnerscatalog.com

Beall Collet Chuck System

Our collet system, adapted from metal working technology, is designed to hold small parts safely and accurately in a lathe without marring. Its components are a machined steel collet chuck threaded to accept either a 33mm, 3/4"-16, 1"-8, 1-1/4"-8, or 1-1/2"-8 lathe spindle, a matching spanner...

woodworldtx.com

Maintenance

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Thank you much! I will check this out. Your comments RE: off-shoring do make sense.

 

[Penchant 4]

Thank you much! I will check this out. Your comments RE: off-shoring do make sense.

Out of stock at Craft Supply.