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(KMS stocks 16 gauge stainless steel sheet metal. Cheapest price I have every found. $26.99 last time I bought from them. (Edit by Greg Campbell - frequent buyer of this product for making enclosures) New Probate-Member with Calgary Protospace))
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== Protospace member discounts ==
==Protospace member discounts==
[[Member discounts]]
[[Member discounts]]


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


===Electronics===
===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ Solarbotics]
 
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
:[http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech] by [http://solarbotics.com/ Solarbotics] (NE)
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
:[http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics] (SW)
: [https://www.seeedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.html PCB Fabrication and Assembly](Seeed Studio Fusion)
:[https://mroelectronics.com MRO Electronics] (NE) - no longer has public showroom, need to preorder on account (believe we are in their system as Calgary Protospace).
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB Fabrication)
:
: [http://www.wonderfulpcb.com Wonderful PCB] (PCB assembly)
:[http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB Fabrication)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
 
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]
=== Radio ===
: [https://www.wellpcb.com/ Wellpcb] (PCB prototype and PCB assembly)
[https://www.gpscentral.ca/ GPS Central] (SW) - big retail with amateur, marine, outdoor, all sorts of radio gadgets
: [https://www.ourpcb.com/ Ourpcb] (PCB and PCBA supplier)
 
[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.sundanceradio.ca/ Sundance Radio Communications]
 
[https://www.westcan-acs.com Westcan Advanced Communication Solutions] - more industrial


===Fasteners===
===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
 
: North Address: BAY P - 2020 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 6T4
:[http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
: Phone: (403) 291-3282
:North Address: BAY P - 2020 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 6T4
: <br />
:Phone: (403) 291-3282
: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
:<br />
: North Address: 3437 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6
:[http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
: Phone: (403) 250-2658
:North Address: 3437 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6
:   <br />
:Phone: (403) 250-2658
: [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===
===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (Good for small quantities of common metals)
 
: Address: 3716-56th Ave. SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2B5
:[http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (Good for small quantities of common metals)
: Phone: (403)720-2267
:Address: 3716-56th Ave. SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2B5
: <br/>
:Phone: (403)720-2267
: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)
:<br />
: Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2  
:[http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)
: Phone: (403) 948 4901
:Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2
: <br/>
:Phone: (403) 948 4901
: [http://www.samuel.com/ Samuel Specialty Metals Canada]
:<br />
: Address: 9112 52 St SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5A9
:[http://www.samuel.com/ Samuel Specialty Metals Canada]
: Phone: (403) 203-0731
:Address: 9112 52 St SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5A9
: <br/>
:Phone: (403) 203-0731
: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
:<br />
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9  
:[http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Phone: (403) 236-0402
:Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
: <br/>
:Phone: (403) 236-0402
: [http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
:<br />
: Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
:[http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
: Phone: (403) 569-0005
:Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
: <br/>
:Phone: (403) 569-0005
: [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)
:<br />
: Address: 6311 Centre Street S, Calgary AB, T2H 0C7
:[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)
: Phone: (403) 457-3537
:Address: 6311 Centre Street S, Calgary AB, T2H 0C7
:Phone: (403) 457-3537


===Textiles===
===Textiles===
: [http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools]
 
: [http://www.fabricdepot.ca/ Fabric Debot] - Largest fabric store in Calgary
:[http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools]
:[http://www.fabricdepot.ca/ Fabric Debot] - Largest fabric store in Calgary
:[https://www.paccana.com PacCana] (27 Ave NE, showroom is just down the road from Protospace) - fabrics, zippers, webbing, buckles, thread, elastic, sewing supplies...


===Tools===
===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.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood.  Cheap but not crap)
:[http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools][http://goo.gl/maps/sPlul 6311 Centre St SW]
:[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===
===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
 
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
:[http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
:[http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]
:[http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
: [http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)
:[http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]
:[http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)


===Other===
===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
 
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
:[http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [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://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://canada.michaels.com/ Michael's] (Stamp rubber)
: [http://www.thecamerastore.com The Camera Store] (Photo processing chemicals and tools.)
:[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
:Antique woodworking tools, contact Eric Coyle through Protospace or 403 701 0460
== Online ==
:[http://www.sureline.ca/ Sureline Foam Products] - retail, wholesale and custom cut
:[https://www.anixter.com/ Anixter] - industrial supply, wire and cable, hardware, tools, etc.
:[https://lpsales.ca LP Sales] (27th Ave NE near Barlow) - restaurant equipment and supplies such as stainless and plastic tubs, squeeze bottles useful for glue/epoxy, mixing tools, packaging, etc.
:[https://www.russellhendrix.com Russel Hendrix] (SW) - 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
:
 
==Online==


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


===Electronics===
===Electronics===
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
 
: [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
:[http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
:[http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
:[https://octopart.com/ Octopart] - parts search engine and multi-quote tool
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]
:[https://pcbshopper.com/ PCBShopper] - multi-quote tool for PCB and assembly
: [http://www.customwiringloom.com/ customwiringloom] - custom wiring loom,custom cable,cable assembly supplier
:[http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
:[http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
:[http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]
:[http://www.wonderfulpcb.com Wonderful PCB] (PCB assembly)
:[https://www.seeedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.html PCB Fabrication and Assembly](Seeed Studio Fusion)
:[http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]
:[https://www.wellpcb.com/ Wellpcb] (PCB prototype and PCB assembly)
:[https://www.ourpcb.com/ Ourpcb] (PCB and PCBA supplier)


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


===LEDs===
===LEDs===
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
 
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - 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===
===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.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.mscdirect.com/ MSC Direct] - Amazing selection, order today, get a call about shipping tomorrow.
:[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===
===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
 
: [http://www.onlinemetals.com Online Metals] - Ships via UPS
:[http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
: [http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.
:[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===
===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
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
 
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
:[http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]
:[http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
:[http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]
:[https://www.analog.com Analog Semiconductor]


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

Member discounts

Local

Protospace Resource Map

Acrylic

Trotec Laser
Address: 820 28 St NE #2, Calgary, AB T2A 6K1
Phone: 1-800-6611278

Acrylic Concepts
Address: Suite 18-1410 40 Avenue NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L1
Phone: (403) 974-3240

Industrial Paint & Plastics
Address: #5, 5558-1 Street SE, Calgary AB, T2H 2W9
Phone: (403) 252-8368

SABIC's Polymershapes
Address: 1440 Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB, T2E 7E2
Phone: (403) 250-1670

Canadian Engravers Supply (Laminate Acrylic)
Address: 4730-14th Street NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L7
Phone: (403) 250-6774
Note: Protospace has an account under the name 'Calgary Protospace'. They don't typically do walk-ins so call ahead.

PlasticWorks Inc.
Address: 11711B-44 Street SE, Calgary AB
Phone: (403) 236-7700

Electronics

Active Tech by Solarbotics (NE)
B&E Electronics (SW)
MRO Electronics (NE) - no longer has public showroom, need to preorder on account (believe we are in their system as Calgary Protospace).
Alberta Printed Circuits (PCB Fabrication)

Radio

GPS Central (SW) - big retail with amateur, marine, outdoor, all sorts of radio gadgets

NTF Communications - amateur radio shop

Caltronics / Prairie Mobile - Motorola/Kenwood dealer, service, parts

Sundance Radio Communications

Westcan Advanced Communication Solutions - more industrial

Fasteners

Fastenal
North Address: BAY P - 2020 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 6T4
Phone: (403) 291-3282

Bolt Supply House
North Address: 3437 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6
Phone: (403) 250-2658

Metal

Metal Supermarket (Good for small quantities of common metals)
Address: 3716-56th Ave. SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2B5
Phone: (403)720-2267

Rainbow Salvage (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)
Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2
Phone: (403) 948 4901

Samuel Specialty Metals Canada
Address: 9112 52 St SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5A9
Phone: (403) 203-0731

Federal Metals
Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
Phone: (403) 236-0402

Rosedal Sheet Metal (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
Phone: (403) 569-0005

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
Phone: (403) 457-3537

Textiles

Leather & leatherworking tools
Fabric Debot - Largest fabric store in Calgary
PacCana (27 Ave NE, showroom is just down the road from Protospace) - fabrics, zippers, webbing, buckles, thread, elastic, sewing supplies...

Tools

ACT Equipment (machine shop related tools, great stock)
Lee Valley Tools (woodworking)
Busy Bee Tools (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)
KMS Tools6311 Centre St SW

Wood

Windsor Plywood
Black Forest Wood
P.J. White Hardwoods
Upper Canada Forest Products
Bacon Veneer 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)

Other

Princess Auto
Lowe's (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)
Michael's (Stamp rubber)
The Camera Store (Photo processing chemicals and tools.)
Antique woodworking tools, contact Eric Coyle through Protospace or 403 701 0460
Sureline Foam Products - retail, wholesale and custom cut
Anixter - industrial supply, wire and cable, hardware, tools, etc.
LP Sales (27th Ave NE near Barlow) - restaurant equipment and supplies such as stainless and plastic tubs, squeeze bottles useful for glue/epoxy, mixing tools, packaging, etc.
Russel Hendrix (SW) - foodservice equipment and supplies, great selection, knowledgeable parts counter
Crown Food Equipment (SW) - big showroom, all the little stuff and more appliances/equipment

Online

Automotive

Rock Auto
ToyoDIY parts cross-reference
Megasquirt EFI controllers
MOPAC Auto Supply

Electronics

Digi-Key
Mouser
Octopart - parts search engine and multi-quote tool
PCBShopper - multi-quote tool for PCB and assembly
Jameco
supremecable - Wiring harnesses
Sparkfun Electronics
Wonderful PCB (PCB assembly)
PCB Fabrication and Assembly(Seeed Studio Fusion)
Phidgets
Wellpcb (PCB prototype and PCB assembly)
Ourpcb (PCB and PCBA supplier)

Kits

Adafruit Industries
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
Mighty Ohm

LEDs

Phenoptix - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
Superbright LEDs - LEDs

Tools

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.
KBC Tools - Flat shipping, $9, up to 50lbs.
MSC Direct - Amazing selection, order today, get a call about shipping tomorrow.

Metal

Metal Super Markets - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
Online Metals - Ships via UPS
Roto Metals - Non Ferrous metals.

Samples

Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components

Texas Instruments
STMicroelectronics
National Semiconductor
Analog Semiconductor

Other

K&J Magnetics - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
VXB Ball Bearings
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)
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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