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===Acrylic===
===Acrylic===


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:[http://acrylicconcepts.net/ Acrylic Concepts]
:[https://lairdplastics.com/calgary/ Laird Plastics]
:Address: Suite 18-1410 40 Avenue NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L1
:Address: 935 28 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 7X1
:Phone: [tel:+14039743240 (403) 974-3240]
:Phone: [Tel:+403-250-9298 403-250-9298]
:Contact [mailto:sales@acrylicconcepts.net sales@acrylicconcepts.net] ahead of time, must ask for Jack
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:[https://www.piedmontplastics.com/ <s>Piedmont Plastics</s>]
:<s>Address: 10760 25 St NE, Calgary, AB  T3N 0A1</s>
:<s>Phone: [Tel:+587-288-1582 587-288-1582]</s> closed Calgary branch Dec 2024
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:[https://www.engraving-supplies.ca/ Trotec Laser]
:[https://www.engraving-supplies.ca/ Trotec Laser]
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===Radio===
===Radio===
[https://www.gpscentral.ca/ GPS Central] (SW) - big retail with amateur, marine, outdoor, all sorts of radio gadgets
[http://www.ntfc.ca NTF Communications]  - amateur radio shop


[https://caltronics.ca/ Caltronics] / [https://www.prairiemobile.com Prairie Mobile] - Motorola/Kenwood dealer, service, parts
:[https://www.gpscentral.ca/ GPS Central] (SW) - big retail with amateur, marine, outdoor, all sorts of radio gadgets
 
:[http://www.ntfc.ca NTF Communications]  - amateur radio shop
[https://www.sundanceradio.ca/ Sundance Radio Communications]
:[https://caltronics.ca/ Caltronics] / [https://www.prairiemobile.com Prairie Mobile] - Motorola/Kenwood dealer, service, parts
 
:[https://www.sundanceradio.ca/ Sundance Radio Communications]
[https://www.westcan-acs.com Westcan Advanced Communication Solutions] - more industrial
:[https://www.westcan-acs.com Westcan Advanced Communication Solutions] - more industrial


===Fasteners===
===Fasteners===
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:Phone: (403) 203-0731
:Phone: (403) 203-0731
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:[http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
:[https://federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
:Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
:Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
:Phone: (403) 236-0402
:Phone: (403) 236-0402
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:Phone: (403) 569-0005
:Phone: (403) 569-0005
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:[http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools and Equipment Ltd.] (In the welding dept. they have big stock pile of 4 Ft x 3 Ft, 16 gauge (+ other thinner gauge sheets) Stainless Steel Sheet Metal. Very Low Price)
:[https://kmstools.com/ KMS Tools and Equipment Ltd.] (In the welding dept. they have big stock pile of 4 Ft x 3 Ft, 16 gauge (+ other thinner gauge sheets) Stainless Steel Sheet Metal. Very Low Price)
:Address: 6311 Centre Street S, Calgary AB, T2H 0C7
:Address: 6311 Centre Street S, Calgary AB, T2H 0C7
:Phone: (403) 457-3537
:Phone: (403) 457-3537
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:[https://albertametalworks.ca/ Alberta Metal Works] (Plasma Cutting)
:Address: 213 Charlesworth Ave. Cochrane AB T4C 2B7
:Phone: (403) 932-5511


===Textiles===
===Textiles===
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:[https://legacystudio.ca/ Legacy Studio] (212 West Terrace Point, Cochrane, AB Canada T4C 1S1) Call ahead if visiting her store in person-Phone: 1.866.932.0932 toll free for orders-Phone: 1.403.932.0932 - Felting, spinning, and rughooking supplies
:[https://legacystudio.ca/ Legacy Studio] (212 West Terrace Point, Cochrane, AB Canada T4C 1S1) Call ahead if visiting her store in person-Phone: 1.866.932.0932 toll free for orders-Phone: 1.403.932.0932 - Felting, spinning, and rughooking supplies
:[https://mysewingroom.ca/ My Sewing Room] 8228 Macleod Trail SE #148, Calgary, AB T2H 2B8 (403) 252-3711
:[https://mysewingroom.ca/ My Sewing Room] 8228 Macleod Trail SE #148, Calgary, AB T2H 2B8 (403) 252-3711
:[https://ujamaagrandmas.com/workingtogether/fys/ Ujamma Grandmas] yearly sale for charity. Usually in April or May. Very good deals, like '''90% off''' retail pricing.


===Tools===
===Tools===
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:[http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood.  Cheap but not crap)
:[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]
:[http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools][http://goo.gl/maps/sPlul 6311 Centre St SW]
===Vinyl===
:[http://www.tctgp.com/ TCT Graphics Products]
:[https://victoryvinyls.com/ Victory Vinyl] (wholesale, use Protospace account)


===Wood===
===Wood===
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:[http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
:[http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
:[http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
:[http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
:[http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
:[http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods (now part of Richelieu)]
:[http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]
:[http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]
:[http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)
:[http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)
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:[https://www.russellhendrix.com Russel Hendrix] (SW) - large foodservice equipment and supplies, great selection, knowledgeable parts counter
:[https://www.russellhendrix.com Russel Hendrix] (SW) - large foodservice equipment and supplies, great selection, knowledgeable parts counter
:[https://crownfoodequipment.com Crown Food Equipment] (SW) - big showroom, all the little stuff and more appliances/equipment
:[https://crownfoodequipment.com Crown Food Equipment] (SW) - big showroom, all the little stuff and more appliances/equipment
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==Online==
==Online==
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:[http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
:[http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
:[http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]
:[http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]
AutoValue 32nd st Acct#070418
:Note: Protospace has an account under the name 'Calgary Protospace'.


===Electronics===
===Electronics===
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:[http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.
:[http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.


===Samples===
===Electronic Component Samples===
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components


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:[https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
:[https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
:[http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - the original cheap stuff out of China site
:[http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - the original cheap stuff out of China site
:Ali Express - (link blocked by Wiki spam filter!?) even cheaper stuff out of China, you get what you pay for, shipping can take from days/weeks to month(s)
:[https://www.aliexpress.com/ Ali Express] - even cheaper stuff out of China, you get what you pay for, shipping can take from days/weeks to month(s)
:[https://www.alibaba.com/ Alibaba] - the B2B/wholesale version of Ali Express, however don't let that scare you as most of the suppliers will do retail/individual sales. Be aware of import and shipping charges, duties and tariffs; ie. know what FOB terms you are signing up for.
:[https://www.alibaba.com/ Alibaba] - the B2B/wholesale version of Ali Express, however don't let that scare you as most of the suppliers will do retail/individual sales. Be aware of import and shipping charges, duties and tariffs; ie. know what FOB terms you are signing up for.
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