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== Local == | == 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] | [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=== | |||
: Acrylic Concepts | |||
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Plastics & Paints] | |||
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ Sabic] | |||
===Electronics=== | ===Electronics=== | ||
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: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets] | : [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets] | ||
=== | ===Fasteners=== | ||
: [http://www. | : [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal] | ||
: [http:// | : [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House] | ||
: [http:// | : [http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?pq=triad+fasteners&hl=en&cp=16&gs_id=4&xhr=t&safe=off&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=628&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=triad+fasteners+calgary&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=triad+fasteners&hnear=0x537170039f843fd5:0x266d3bb1b652b63a,Calgary,+AB&cid=10747800943422339613 Triad Fasteners] | ||
===Metal=== | ===Metal=== | ||
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: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap) | : [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap) | ||
=== | ===Textiles=== | ||
: [http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools] | |||
: [http://www. | |||
===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) | ||
=== | ===Wood=== | ||
: [http://www. | : [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood] | ||
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood] | |||
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods] | |||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
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== Online == | == 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=== | ===Electronics=== | ||
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: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses | : [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses | ||
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics] | : [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==== | ====LEDs==== | ||
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere) | : [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.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs | ||
====Metal==== | |||
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges | |||
====Samples==== | ====Samples==== | ||
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: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics] | : [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics] | ||
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor] | : [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor] | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
Revision as of 14:38, 7 October 2012
Local
Acrylic
- Acrylic Concepts
- Industrial Plastics & Paints
- Sabic
Electronics
- solarbotics
- MRO Electronics
- Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot
- Alberta Printed Circuits (PCB fab)
- B&E Electronics
- Phidgets
Fasteners
Metal
- Metal Supermarket (only place in Calgary that sells metal in small quantities)
- Rainbow Salvage (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap)
Textiles
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)
Wood
Other
- Princess Auto
- Ribtor (surplus and camping)
- Lowe's (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)
Online
Automotive
Electronics
- Digi-Key
- Mouser
- Jameco
- supremecable - Wiring harnesses
- Sparkfun Electronics
Kits
LEDs
- Phenoptix - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
- Superbright LEDs - LEDs
Metal
- [1] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
Samples
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
Other
- K&J Magnetics - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
- VXB Ball Bearings
- Deal Extreme - Cheap stuff out of China that's great for hacking purposes