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| * http://pcbshopper.com/ compare quotes from 23 PCB manufacturers | | * http://pcbshopper.com/ compare quotes from 23 PCB manufacturers |
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| + | == Metal Working == |
| + | === TIG Supplies === |
| + | * [https://store.cyberweld.com/weaktigtoack2.html The Weldcraft AK4C torch kit] is the "base" kit for the Millermatic Dynasty 280DX. |
| + | === Powder Coating === |
| + | ==== Food Safe ==== |
| + | * [https://www.powderbuythepound.com/fda-approved-clear.html FDA-approved clear] |
| + | ==== NON Food Safe ==== |
| + | * [https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders.html Eastwood] has a large selection of colors, and a store located on the South Side and are open seven days a week |
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| == Free Stuff == | | == Free Stuff == |
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| * [http://www.otisoakley.com/ Otis-Oakley] — Sells scrap steel, as well as some new steel. Location: California Ave and Fulton St, Chicago | | * [http://www.otisoakley.com/ Otis-Oakley] — Sells scrap steel, as well as some new steel. Location: California Ave and Fulton St, Chicago |
| * [https://www.metalsdepot.com/index.phtml MetalsDepot] — A source for metals, all kinds and shapes, no minimums. Location: Winchester, KY | | * [https://www.metalsdepot.com/index.phtml MetalsDepot] — A source for metals, all kinds and shapes, no minimums. Location: Winchester, KY |
| + | * [https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/store/index.php Midwest Steel] - A source for metals, all shapes and larger sizes available than most, no minimums. Location: Rodgers, MN. |
| + | * [https://www.speedymetals.com/ Speedy Metals] - A source for metals all shapes and sizes, Plate/sheet are a standard size, no minimums, and has discounted items. Location: Rockford, IL |
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| === Paper === | | === Paper === |
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| * [http://www.woodworld.com/ Wood World] — South on Elston. Expensive and unhelpful. Heavily picked over exotic and domestic hardwood. Last resort. | | * [http://www.woodworld.com/ Wood World] — South on Elston. Expensive and unhelpful. Heavily picked over exotic and domestic hardwood. Last resort. |
| * [http://carstensmillworks.yolasite.com Carstens Millworks] — Sawyer in Warrenville offering kiln dried regional hardwoods. | | * [http://carstensmillworks.yolasite.com Carstens Millworks] — Sawyer in Warrenville offering kiln dried regional hardwoods. |
− | * [http://www.allamericanreclaim.com/contact.html All American Reclaim]] — Reclaimed hardwood in Crystal Lake. | + | * [http://www.allamericanreclaim.com All American Reclaim]] — Reclaimed hardwood in Crystal Lake. |
| * [http://www.woodfinder.com/listings/012206.php Russell Mill] — Saw mill in Zion Illinois — salvage and reclaimed lumber, hardwood sawyer. | | * [http://www.woodfinder.com/listings/012206.php Russell Mill] — Saw mill in Zion Illinois — salvage and reclaimed lumber, hardwood sawyer. |
| * [http://meyerslumber.com/ Meyers Woodworking and Lumber] — West Chicago sawyer — regional hardwoods. | | * [http://meyerslumber.com/ Meyers Woodworking and Lumber] — West Chicago sawyer — regional hardwoods. |
| * [http://www.horiganufp.com/ Horrigan Urban Forest Products] — Skokie — urban felled hardwoods | | * [http://www.horiganufp.com/ Horrigan Urban Forest Products] — Skokie — urban felled hardwoods |
| * [http://ghwoodworking-com.web4.tempwebsite.net/?page_id=24 GH Woodworking] — Wauconda sawyer — reclaimed urban hardwood. | | * [http://ghwoodworking-com.web4.tempwebsite.net/?page_id=24 GH Woodworking] — Wauconda sawyer — reclaimed urban hardwood. |
− | * [http://rebuildingexchange.org/retail-warehouse Rebuilding Exchange] — Chicago (10 minutes drive South on Elston) — reclaimed lumber and fixtures | + | * [https://www.rebuildingexchange.org/warehouse Rebuilding Exchange] — Chicago (10 minutes drive South on Elston) — reclaimed lumber and fixtures |
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| === Plastic === | | === Plastic === |
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| * [http://www.raycosignsupply.com Rayco Sign Supply] — roll vinyl for the use with the vinyl cutter, and other sign-making supplies. Location: Chicago | | * [http://www.raycosignsupply.com Rayco Sign Supply] — roll vinyl for the use with the vinyl cutter, and other sign-making supplies. Location: Chicago |
| * [http://www.eagerplastics.com/cat.htm Eager Polymers] — Liquid thermosets: Silicones, epoxies, moldmaking, etc. Location: 48th St, Chicago | | * [http://www.eagerplastics.com/cat.htm Eager Polymers] — Liquid thermosets: Silicones, epoxies, moldmaking, etc. Location: 48th St, Chicago |
− | * [http://www.abbeyspecialties.com/ Abbey Specialties] — laserable acrylic, potentially other plastics and rubbers (talk to Tony) — PS:1's landlord — literally next door
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| ===Glass=== | | ===Glass=== |
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− | * [http://tglass.com/ Tortenson glass 3233 N. Sheffield Ave.] | + | * [http://tglass.com/ Tortenson glass 3233 N. Sheffield Ave.] - tends to be expensive, compared to Chicago Tempered Glass |
| * [http://www.chicagotemperedglass.com/ Chicago Tempered Glass] | | * [http://www.chicagotemperedglass.com/ Chicago Tempered Glass] |
| + | * The internet! For standard sizes and thicknesses, you can now get glass delivered for less than the price of local custom fabrication. |
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| == Reference == | | == Reference == |
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| * [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/Nicholson%20Guide%20To%20Filing%202006.pdf Nicholson File Information] Nicholson file guide to files and filing. | | * [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/Nicholson%20Guide%20To%20Filing%202006.pdf Nicholson File Information] Nicholson file guide to files and filing. |
| * [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/file_terminology.pdf Nicholson File Terminology] Nicholson File Terminology Guide | | * [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/file_terminology.pdf Nicholson File Terminology] Nicholson File Terminology Guide |
− | * [http://www.sherline.com/resource.htm Sherline's Metalworking Resources and Hotlinks List] Reference material for miniature machining. | + | * [https://www.sherline.com/related-links-and-resources/ Sherline's Metalworking Resources and Hotlinks List] Reference material for miniature machining. |
| * [http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/index.php Shop Floor Talk Forum] A forum for all things metal and metal working. | | * [http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/index.php Shop Floor Talk Forum] A forum for all things metal and metal working. |
| * [http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/index.php The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's Workshop BBS] A forum for all things metal and metal working. | | * [http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/index.php The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's Workshop BBS] A forum for all things metal and metal working. |