Tools: UK/European website for stratocaster setup tools? Recommended brand?

lukedlb

the stewart macdonald website looks plenty good:
http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/StewMac_Tool_Sets/
is there a european site anyone would recommend? 
I want to get hold of the tools for setting up a vintage stratocaster with a 7.25 radius. I have the Dan Erlewine books.
I've found my DIY shop to supply pretty low grade tools that blunt quickly. Can anyone recommend a particular brand that will last if used correctly?

lukedlb

Here's a run through of the recommended setup tools. Please feel free to suggest brands (and links if you have them).

1. Side cutters
2. String winder
3. Screwdrivers:
        Small flat blades (1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 18")
        Large flat-blade (5.16", 1/2")
        Small Phillips (0, and 00 size)
        Larger Phillips (#1, and #2 size)
4. Small adjustable wrench (crescent wrench)
5. Tweezers
6. Allen wrenches:
        3/64", .050", 1/16", 5/64", 3.32", 1/8", 9/64", 3/16"
        1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, 5mm, 7mm, 8mm
7. Sockets
1/4", 5/16", 7mm, 9/32", 8mm
8. Razor saw
9. Electronic tuner
10. Lighter fluid (naptha)
11. Lubricant
12. Clean rags or paper towels,
13. Guitar polish
14. Fine-toothed metal file
15. Homemade nut files 
16. Homemade feeler gauges
17. Low-tack drafting tape
18. Long straightedge
19. Set of radius gauges

lukedlb

I'm only looking for tools for a vintage 7.25" radius stratocaster. I imagine a particular selection of screwdrivers and Allen keys/wrenches are required. This could be a good opportunity to identify the tools specific for a Les Paul, Telecaster, etc...

FelineGuitars

lukedlb said:

Here's a run through of the recommended setup tools. Please feel free to suggest brands (and links if you have them).

For strats and teles this will be enough

Side cutters

String winder
Small Phillips (0, and 00 size)
Larger Phillips (#1, and #2 size)
Allen wrenches:
.050", 1/16",  3.32", 1/8",  3/16"
1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm

capo

Nut files
Imperial feeler gauges with 20+ leaves (working in thousandths of an inch is v useful)

7/8" 12mm, 1/2" socket (get the cruz tools pot and jack socket)
10mm spanner or socket
fret rocker (hi spot finder)
Razor saw
Electronic tuner
Lighter fluid (naptha)
Lubricant
Clean rags or paper towels,
Guitar polish
Fine-toothed metal file
Low-tack masking or drafting tape

** Long straight edge and notched straight edge can be good to read neck straightness, but not essential

WezV

Try GW... they have a lot of stew Mac style stuff

https://guitarsandwoods.com/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/info&manufacturer_id=10&page=11

NeilMcG

Feline has the comprehensive list, but a basic setup can be done with a sub-set:

Whatever you need to turn the truss rod (allen key usually 1/8, 3/16, 4mm or screwdriver if at body end).
Capo.
Feeler gauges (imperial - make sure set has 12thou, a "typical" strat neck relief).
Allen key to fit the bridge saddles (50thou, 1/16in or 1.5mm usually).
Something to measure string height (accurate metal ruler).
Screwdriver to fit bridge saddle intonation adjust.
Electronic tuner (a real one that has the resolution for intonation adjustment).

The rest of the list isn't especially expensive apart from nut files - real ones aren't cheap, but it's hard to do a good job of setting 1st fret action without them. (and lots of practice)

Good European sources for specialist guitar tools are G&W and Frater music (Portugal) and G.M.I. (Greece). Forest  Guitar (Spain - on ebay) have Uo-Chikyu/Hiroshima nut files in individual sizes (the pre-gauged sets aren't ideal as they don't give enough clearance - going very slightly oversize is better).

IvisonGuitars

WezV said:

Try GW... they have a lot of stew Mac style stuff

https://guitarsandwoods.com/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/info&manufacturer_id=10&page=11

+1. I've ordered from G&W and they've been both good quality and fast delivery.