Don't leave home without it

[milton]

@Milton: My first try would be the eastern section of Beijing Lu - until 3 years ago it was just as much paradise euphonius describes...
Just south of the Suzhou creek, close to the bund.

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

[MotoKai]

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

Give a shout before you go Milton! (sms)

[euphonius]

the place you are looking for is indeed along beijing lu about three blocks east of tibet road. I'm thinking the cross street is probably Zhejiang Lu. The whole district is nothing but tool stores, but there's a nicer place that's set back from the street. the ground floor has very high ceilings, two floors high. not a claustrophobic place. inside there is a counter for every major brand of Chinese tools. Look for the SATA counter; it's green.

The place will blow your mind.

cheers