For good-quality tooling at reasonable prices, try these guys:

http://www.victornet.com/

I buy a lot of the taps, dies, cutting tools, measuring tools, and other machine shop type stuff from them. They do have a minimum order amount, but it's low enough I don't have a problem meeting it.
Jerry

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