Yellowtail Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Visited the Metalex show again this year and it was better than expected. I go every year, and while there was a lot les this year it was certainly worth going. Got there around 10:30. Traffic was light and parking was quick, easy and pretty close to the entrance. Most all the domestic regulars were there, and while a lot of the international stuff was there, seemed to be much less equipment and virtually no non-Thai staff . Not much new, heavy on robots CNC, light on fabricating. Did get a look at a new dust collector I'm considering and ordered a nice little bargain die-cart for my father-in-law. Some good bargains to be had on small power tools, hand-tools, welding supplies, machinists tools & safety equipment. Was surprised to see Brother with a new like on muti-axis CNC lathes and mills, did not get pricing but they looked interesting. Was disappointed there wasn't much rapid-prototyping/3D-printing, I want to get something for my boy this Christmas and was hoping to get something there. The have really streamlined the pre-registration line, did not have to stand in line at all. Not the auto show, but a fair amount of eye candy... Seems to be a lot more food downstairs than in years past. The have a great buffet at the Fahrenheit every year that the is catered by Conrad's. I usually go but as I was by myself this year I did not partake. So easy drive with plenty of parking or an easy walk from the Bangna BTs station. Last year I took the BTS and they had a shuttle, don't know about this year, but it's not a bad walk, and most of it is air conditioned. It is of course free, and Saturday is the last day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Yellowtail said: Metalex Haha I was expecting something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) I used to go regularly, on the BTS. Worth a few hours if you are a gear-head. Beer is expensive. You do have to register and get a badge. There are usually hand tools stalls, if you need something. Edited November 20, 2020 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pravda Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 My wife represents a certain company there every year. She's looking for a new job if anyone's hiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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