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 ===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
+:<br />
+:[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]
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 ===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://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://caltronics.ca/ Caltronics] / [https://www.prairiemobile.com Prairie Mobile] - Motorola/Kenwood dealer, service, parts
+:[https://www.sundanceradio.ca/ Sundance Radio Communications]
-[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===
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 ===Metal===
-:[https://www.instagram.com/steel_inc_calgary/ Steel Inc] (Plenty of aluminum as well! Two guys in a bay with a big saw, cheaper than Supermarket)
+:[https://www.instagram.com/steel_inc_calgary/ '''Steel Inc''']
+:''Plenty of aluminum as well! Two guys in a bay with a big saw, cheaper than Supermarket. Good place for welding coupons and shorts. Check the Instagram page for hours.''
 :Address: 3260 46 Ave SE #30, Calgary, AB T2B 3K7
 :Phone: (587) 349-4766
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-:[https://www.calgarymetalmarket.com/ Calgary Metal Market]
+:[https://www.calgarymetalmarket.com/ '''Calgary Metal Market''']
+:''Can cut to length. First cut is free. Plasma cutting available for $25 setup fee with ready-to-cut DXF file. Drops/shorts are 25% off on Wed & Saturday.''
 :Address: 225 41st Ave NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2N3
 :Phone: (403) 475-9858
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-:[http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (Good for small quantities of common metals, we're under "Calgary Protospace")
+:[http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ '''Metal Supermarket''']
+:''Good for small quantities of common metals, we're under "Calgary Protospace"''
 :Address: 3716-56th Ave. SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2B5
 :Phone: (403)720-2267
 :<br />
-:[http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)
+:[https://www.metalworkscanada.com/product/rolled-steel-supply-calgary/ '''Metalworks Canada''']
-:Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2
-:Phone: (403) 948 4901
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-:[https://www.metalworkscanada.com/product/rolled-steel-supply-calgary/ Metalworks Canada]
 :Bay A, 1115-48th Ave. SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 2A7
 :403-279-2766
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-:[http://www.samuel.com/ Samuel Specialty Metals Canada]
+:[http://www.samuel.com/ '''Samuel Specialty Metals Canada''']
+:''Bought up by Russel Metals. $500 minimum order.''
 :Address: 9112 52 St SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5A9
 :Phone: (403) 203-0731
 :<br />
-:[http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
+:[https://federalmetals.ca/ '''Inland Steel (formerly Federal Metals'''])
+:''Scrapyard. Hi-Vis Vest, Safety Eyewear, Hardhat and Steel-toed boots required.''
 :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)
+:[http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ '''Rosedale Sheet Metal'''] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
 :Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
 :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
 :Phone: (403) 457-3537
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+:[https://albertametalworks.ca/ '''Alberta Metal Works'''] (Plasma Cutting. $75 minimum, including shop-provided raw materials)
+:Address: 213 Charlesworth Ave. Cochrane AB T4C 2B7
+:Phone: (403) 932-5511
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+:[https://laser-fab.com/ '''Laser-Fab'''] (bending, rolling, laser cutting)
+:Address: 50 Slater Road, Strathmore AB T1P 1J3
+:Phone: (403) 230-1127<br />
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+:<s>Rainbow Salvage (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)</s> '''(permanently closed)'''
+:<s>Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2</s>
+:<s>Phone: (403) 948 4901</s>
 ===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://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===
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 :[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]
+===Vinyl===
+:[http://www.tctgp.com/ TCT Graphics Products]
+:[https://victoryvinyls.com/ Victory Vinyl] (wholesale, use Protospace account)
 ===Wood===
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 :[http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
 :[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.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://crownfoodequipment.com Crown Food Equipment] (SW) - big showroom, all the little stuff and more appliances/equipment
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 ==Online==
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 :[http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
 :[http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]
+AutoValue 32nd st Acct#070418
+:Note: Protospace has an account under the name 'Calgary Protospace'.
 ===Electronics===
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 :[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
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 :[https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
 :[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.
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