Electronic components at Clas Ohlson - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

telstar · 21st Dec 2011, 11:43 am

Hi. Just thought that I would add this to the forum (can't find any other mention of it elsewhere on it). I found that on a visit to a hardware store in town called Clas Ohlson, there are some (limited) electronic components for sale such as resistor packs, switches, l.e.ds, veroboard, and also useful tools. I thought that this suggestion might come in handy for people interested in electronics, as an extra to the usual components stores. I don't think that they stock capacitors though!
Cheers
Mike

mikelect · 21st Dec 2011, 1:00 pm

Hi I looked up the Clas Ohlson website, as I had never heard of them, it appears to be quite an operation, there is a film presentation of the history of the company,which started in 1918, it is like a cross between IKEA, B&Q and TANDY and appears to be largely internet based outside of Sweden, prices are a tad on the high side but as Mike (telstar) says they coud be useful if you are stuck.I'll certainly be downloading their catalogue, just in case

Mike

timohaveri · 21st Dec 2011, 2:31 pm

I have bought banana plugs from Clas Ohlson a couple of times and they are quite good quality in my opinion. They cost 4,95 EUR / pack of 10 here in Finland and that is a good price considering the quality. They are a bit more expensive in UK, though: http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/...x?id=162501121

G8VAT Wolfman · 21st Dec 2011, 3:41 pm

I discovered the one in Doncaster completely by accident, I can well recommend having a look around, they do a surprisingly eclectic mixture of goods.

geoff999 · 21st Dec 2011, 7:20 pm

There is a Clas Ohlsen Store in the Whitgift Centre in Croydon which has a wide range of useful goods including electricals and tools. There is a very comprehensive free catalogue.

Mike Phelan · 22nd Dec 2011, 10:19 am

As nobody's mentioned where they are in UK, here they are.
I didn't know about the Leeds one but will certainly have a look.

dave walsh · 22nd Dec 2011, 11:56 am

Good info from Mike Telstar [who I met at Golborne] excellent chap! I was so ignorant I didn't realise the company title is the name of the founder. Thought it was Swedish for Hardware Store or something

! Looks like my most accessible outlet will be in the Arndale when I'm back in the Manchester environs. I will check it out as I had not heard of these [like most people]. I usually avoid Malls like the plague so it will be a reason to venture across Market Street from Fopp records.
Dave W

telstar · 22nd Dec 2011, 12:35 pm

Hi. Glad to hear the response to the thread. I only went in to obtain drill bits for my Dremel tool.
For your info, Mike Phelan, the store in Leeds is at the corner of The Headrow/Upper Briggate in the building that Lewis's used to have.
I got one of the free catalogues when I was in the hardware store.
Cheers
Mike

Mike Phelan · 22nd Dec 2011, 5:04 pm

Thanks, Mike. The number of times we've walked along there, must have had my eyes shut!

telstar · 25th Dec 2011, 11:23 am

Hi. It is hard to believe that Clas Ohlson would stock these few electronic components. I wonder if the founder of this company originally started repairing radios in the early days?
It certainly is a useful place to shop (with regards to tools that are useful to this hobby).
Cheers
Mike

21st Dec 2011, 11:43 am	#1
telstar Octode Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,593	Electronic components at Clas Ohlson Hi. Just thought that I would add this to the forum (can't find any other mention of it elsewhere on it). I found that on a visit to a hardware store in town called Clas Ohlson, there are some (limited) electronic components for sale such as resistor packs, switches, l.e.ds, veroboard, and also useful tools. I thought that this suggestion might come in handy for people interested in electronics, as an extra to the usual components stores. I don't think that they stock capacitors though! Cheers Mike

21st Dec 2011, 1:00 pm	#2
mikelect Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK. Posts: 799	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson Hi I looked up the Clas Ohlson website, as I had never heard of them, it appears to be quite an operation, there is a film presentation of the history of the company,which started in 1918, it is like a cross between IKEA, B&Q and TANDY and appears to be largely internet based outside of Sweden, prices are a tad on the high side but as Mike (telstar) says they coud be useful if you are stuck.I'll certainly be downloading their catalogue, just in case Mike

21st Dec 2011, 2:31 pm	#3
timohaveri Pentode Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parkano, Finland Posts: 131	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson I have bought banana plugs from Clas Ohlson a couple of times and they are quite good quality in my opinion. They cost 4,95 EUR / pack of 10 here in Finland and that is a good price considering the quality. They are a bit more expensive in UK, though: http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/...x?id=162501121

21st Dec 2011, 3:41 pm	#4
G8VAT Wolfman Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 293	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson I discovered the one in Doncaster completely by accident, I can well recommend having a look around, they do a surprisingly eclectic mixture of goods.

21st Dec 2011, 7:20 pm	#5
geoff999 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Croydon Posts: 92	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson There is a Clas Ohlsen Store in the Whitgift Centre in Croydon which has a wide range of useful goods including electricals and tools. There is a very comprehensive free catalogue.

22nd Dec 2011, 10:19 am	#6
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson As nobody's mentioned where they are in UK, here they are. I didn't know about the Leeds one but will certainly have a look. __________________ Mike.

22nd Dec 2011, 11:56 am	#7
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson Good info from Mike Telstar [who I met at Golborne] excellent chap! I was so ignorant I didn't realise the company title is the name of the founder. Thought it was Swedish for Hardware Store or something! Looks like my most accessible outlet will be in the Arndale when I'm back in the Manchester environs. I will check it out as I had not heard of these [like most people]. I usually avoid Malls like the plague so it will be a reason to venture across Market Street from Fopp records. Dave W

22nd Dec 2011, 12:35 pm	#8
telstar Octode Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,593	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson Hi. Glad to hear the response to the thread. I only went in to obtain drill bits for my Dremel tool. For your info, Mike Phelan, the store in Leeds is at the corner of The Headrow/Upper Briggate in the building that Lewis's used to have. I got one of the free catalogues when I was in the hardware store. Cheers Mike

22nd Dec 2011, 5:04 pm	#9
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson Thanks, Mike. The number of times we've walked along there, must have had my eyes shut! __________________ Mike.

25th Dec 2011, 11:23 am	#10
telstar Octode Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,593	Re: Electronic components at Clas Ohlson Hi. It is hard to believe that Clas Ohlson would stock these few electronic components. I wonder if the founder of this company originally started repairing radios in the early days? It certainly is a useful place to shop (with regards to tools that are useful to this hobby). Cheers Mike