Large industrial machine in a spacious warehouse with high windows, surrounded by work tables, pallets, and metal parts.

Bates’ essentials.

40 Pieces One Toolbox.

Ready for the shop floor.

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A professionally curated toolkit for machinists at every level — covering manual milling, turning, grinding, CNC, EDM, bench fitting and inspection. Trusted by professionals, students and enthusiasts alike.

Free tracked UK shipping on all orders · Bulk pricing from 10+ kits

Free uk shipping on all orders

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precision tools built for performance

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trusted across uk workshops

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Free uk shipping on all orders - precision tools built for performance - trusted across uk workshops -

Bates' Essentials
£1,199.00

A complete, professionally specified machinist toolkit covering manual milling, turning, grinding, CNC, EDM, bench fitting and inspection — ready for the shop floor, the workshop or the home garage.

ONE KIT. EVERY DISCIPLINE.

From production shops to home workshops, from first-day operators to seasoned toolmakers — every essential is covered.

Manual Machining

JIG BORERS, MILLS, LATHES, GRINDERS

BENCH FITTING

FILES, SCRIBES, PUNCHES, HANDTOOLS

GRINDING AND EDM

SURFACE GRIDING AND SPARK EROSION

EVERYTHING ORGANISED

STURDY TOOLBOX INCLUDED

INSPECTON

CALLIPERS, MICROMETERS, INDICATORS

CNC Machining

MILLING, TURNING AND SETUP ESSENTIALS

ENGINEERED AS ONE COMPLETE SOLUTION

Sourcing individual tooling is slow, inconsistent and expensive. Bates's Essentials removes that friction — a single, professionally specified kit delivered ready to work.

Every item is selected for durability, accuracy and everyday utility across the trade. One box. 40 pieces. Zero filler.

40 pcs

PIECES INCLUDING TOOLBOX

UK

TRACKED SHIPPING INCLUDED

1

PRICE. NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

12 MO

MANUFACTURES WARRENTY

EQUIP YOURSELF. EQUIP YOUR WORKSHOP.

Order a single kit or supply an entire team. Personalised bulk pricing is available for employers, colleges and training providers.