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== Protospace member discounts ==
[[Member discounts]]

== Local ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Acrylic===
: [https://www.engraving-supplies.ca/ Trotec Laser]
: Address: 820 28 St NE #2, Calgary, AB T2A 6K1
: Phone: [tel:+18006611278 1-800-6611278]
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: [http://acrylicconcepts.net/ Acrylic Concepts]
: Address: Suite 18-1410 40 Avenue NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L1
: Phone: [tel:+14039743240 (403) 974-3240]
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: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Paint & Plastics]
: Address: #5, 5558-1 Street SE, Calgary AB, T2H 2W9
: Phone: [tel:+14032528368 (403) 252-8368]
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: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ SABIC's Polymershapes]
: Address: 1440 Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB, T2E 7E2
: Phone: [tel:+14032501670 (403) 250-1670]
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: [http://cesco.ca Canadian Engravers Supply] (Laminate Acrylic)
: Address: 4730-14th Street NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L7
: Phone: [tel:+14032506774 (403) 250-6774]
: Note: Protospace has an account under the name 'Calgary Protospace'. They don't typically do walk-ins so call ahead.
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: [http://www.plasticworksinc.com/ PlasticWorks Inc.]
: Address: 11711B-44 Street SE, Calgary AB
: Phone: [tel:+14032367700 (403) 236-7700]

===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ Solarbotics]
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
: [https://www.seeedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.html PCB Fabrication and Assembly](Seeed Studio Fusion)
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB Fabrication)
: [http://www.wonderfulpcb.com Wonderful PCB] (PCB assembly)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]
: [https://www.wellpcb.com/ Wellpcb] (PCB prototype and PCB assembly)
: [https://www.ourpcb.com/ Ourpcb] (PCB and PCBA supplier)

===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
:  North Address: BAY P - 2020 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 6T4
:  Phone: (403) 291-3282
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: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
:  North Address: 3437 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6
:  Phone: (403) 250-2658
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: [http://calgarytechnologysolutions.com/triadfasteners.com/index.html  Triad Fasteners & Industrial Products Ltd.]
:   Address: 2025 41 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6P2 
:   Phone:(403) 287-3444

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (Good for small quantities of common metals)
: Address: 3716-56th Ave. SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2B5
: Phone: (403)720-2267
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: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)
: Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2 
: Phone: (403) 948 4901
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: [http://www.samuel.com/ Samuel Specialty Metals Canada]
: Address: 9112 52 St SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5A9
: Phone: (403) 203-0731
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: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9 
: Phone: (403) 236-0402
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: [http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
: Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
: Phone: (403) 569-0005

===Textiles===
: [http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools]
: [http://www.fabricdepot.ca/ Fabric Debot] - Largest fabric store in Calgary

===Tools===
: [http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood.  Cheap but not crap)
: [http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools][http://goo.gl/maps/sPlul 6311 Centre St SW]

===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
: [http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]
: [http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)

===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
: [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)
: [http://canada.michaels.com/ Michael's] (Stamp rubber)
: [http://www.thecamerastore.com The Camera Store] (Photo processing chemicals and tools.)
:  antique woodworking tool info Contact Eric Coyle through protospace or 403 701 0460
== Online ==

===Automotive===
: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
: [http://www.rockauto.com/ Rock Auto]
: [http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]

===Electronics===
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
: [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]

===Kits===
: [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
: [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories]
: [http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm]

===LEDs===
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs

===Tools===
: [http://www.canadastoolcrib.com/cgi/CGP2HOME?WXREFC=SKOTO01 Canada's Tool Crib] - If the website doesn't work, google: 'Canadas tool crib' and click on the first link.  They have something weird with referrers.
: [http://www.kbctools.ca/ KBC Tools] - Flat shipping, $9, up to 50lbs.
: [http://www.mscdirect.com/ MSC Direct] - Amazing selection, order today, get a call about shipping tomorrow.

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
: [http://www.onlinemetals.com Online Metals] - Ships via UPS
: [http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.
===Samples===
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]

===Other===
: [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
: [https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
: [http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - Cheap stuff out of China that's great for hacking purposes
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot
: [https://www.blackrocktools.com/ Black Rock Tools] - Hand tools, free shipping if you spend $150
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