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{{Overview}} | {{Overview}} | ||
This page lists suppliers for various materials, components, consumables, tools etc. For electronics see [[Suppliers - Electronics]]. | This page lists suppliers for various materials, components, consumables, tools etc. For electronics see [[Suppliers - Electronics]]. | ||
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| Nottinghack has set up with Boots Opticians to allow members to get [[Prescription Safety Glasses]] | | Nottinghack has set up with Boots Opticians to allow members to get [[Prescription Safety Glasses]] | ||
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| [https://www.machinemart.co.uk/ Machine Mart] | |||
| Nottingham | |||
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| About a 10 minute walk from the Hackspace. | |||
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| [https://www.arco.co.uk/ Arco Castle Park] | |||
| Castle Park, Nottingham | |||
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| About an 8 minute drive from the Hackspace. | |||
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! Notes | ! Notes | ||
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| [ | | [https://charnwood.net/product-category/timber-blanks/ charnwood.net] | ||
| | | hardwood turning blanks. | ||
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| [https://www.howarth-timber.co.uk/timber/hardwood/ Howarth Timber] | |||
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| [https://www.bassingfieldwoodyard.co.uk/hardwood Bassingfield Woodyard] | |||
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| [https://brookstimber.com/sawn-timbers/hardwood Brooks Bros] | |||
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| [https://luthierssupplies.co.uk/product-category/electric/ David Dyke Luthier Supplies] | |||
| obviously intended for luthiers, but an (often expensive) option. | |||
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| [https://ebay.co.uk ebay] | |||
| not as ridiculous a 'supplier' as you think. | |||
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* [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nottinghack/jN6VpEy0YWU Where to buy attractive wood? (Google group)] | * [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nottinghack/jN6VpEy0YWU Where to buy attractive wood? (Google group)] | ||
* [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nottinghack/PDitFkshAvA Hardwood supplies in (well nearly in) Nottingham (Google group)] | * [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nottinghack/PDitFkshAvA Hardwood supplies in (well nearly in) Nottingham (Google group)] | ||
* [https://groups.google.com/g/nottinghack/c/bb0UXz8-Trg Wood identification and finishing (Google group)] | |||
== Plastics == | |||
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! Supplier | |||
! Free Shipping? | |||
! Notes | |||
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| [https://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/ Theplasticshop] | |||
| No | |||
| Good collection of plastics, most cut to exact size. A £19.96 incl. VAT is applied to all orders irrespective of order value. | |||
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| [https://kitronik.co.uk/ Kitronik] | |||
| Yes, if order value exceeds £48. A 20 minute drive from the Hackspace. | |||
| General educational supply store, also stocking Perspex (≤5mm thickness) and wood. | |||
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== Metals == | |||
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! Supplier | |||
! Free Shipping? | |||
! Notes | |||
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| [https://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] | |||
| No | |||
| Decent collection of metals, some options cut to exact size. | |||
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| [https://www.metals4u.co.uk/ Metals4U] | |||
| Yes, if order value exceeds £75 | |||
| Decent collection of metals (and some plastics), generally seems cheaper than Aluminum Warehouse. Can cut to length. | |||
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== Hardware == | == Hardware == | ||
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| n/a | | n/a | ||
| Excellent supplier for small quantities, have very diverse stock. Piled high with boxes of every obscure nut and bolt you can think of. Incredibly helpful in tracking down things to fit other things. | | Excellent supplier for small quantities, have very diverse stock. Piled high with boxes of every obscure nut and bolt you can think of. Incredibly helpful in tracking down things to fit other things. | ||
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| [https://www.accu.co.uk/ Accu] | |||
| No | |||
| Large Collection of fasteners and other engineering components. Next day delivery possible. | |||
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| [https://www.machinemart.co.uk/ Machine Mart] | |||
| n/a | |||
| Large Collection of machinery, tools and hardware. About a 10 minute walk from the Hackspace. | |||
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! Notes | ! Notes | ||
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| [https://www.rennietool.co.uk | | [https://www.rennietool.co.uk Rennie Tool Company] ([https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/rennietools Ebay shop]) | ||
| Manchester, UK | | Manchester, UK | ||
| [https://www. | | [https://www.rennietool.co.uk/collections/solid-carbide-endmills-slot-drills-for-aluminium/products/solid-carbide-single-flute-dlc-coated-end-mill-for-aluminium?variant=39349396078679 DLC Coated Single Flute Carbide Endmill] [https://www.rennietool.co.uk/collections/solid-carbide-endmills-slot-drills-for-aluminium/products/solid-carbide-3-teeth-thread-mills-for-aluminium?variant=32486992052311 Three Tooth Carbide Threadmill] | ||
| Seems to be cheaper to order directly from their own website rather than through the eBay store. | |||
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| [https://www.shop-apt.co.uk/ Apt (Associated Production Tooling)] | |||
| Glasgow, UK | |||
| [https://www.shop-apt.co.uk/carbide-end-mills.html Various Carbide Tooling (much like Rennie)] | |||
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| Hong Kong/ Cyprus | | Hong Kong/ Cyprus | ||
| [https://www.banggood.com/10pcs-18-Inch-Double-Flute-Spiral-17mm-End-Mill-Set-CNC-Carbide-Flat-Nose-End-Mill-p-1181521.html?cur_warehouse=CN 10pcs 1/8 Inch (3.175mm) 2 Flute End Mill] [https://www.banggood.com/10pcs-1-3_175mm-18-Inch-Shank-Carbide-Ball-Nose-End-Mill-2-Flutes-CNC-Cutting-Tool-p-1309259.html?cur_warehouse=CN 10pcs 1-3.175mm 2 Flute End Mill] | | [https://www.banggood.com/10pcs-18-Inch-Double-Flute-Spiral-17mm-End-Mill-Set-CNC-Carbide-Flat-Nose-End-Mill-p-1181521.html?cur_warehouse=CN 10pcs 1/8 Inch (3.175mm) 2 Flute End Mill] [https://www.banggood.com/10pcs-1-3_175mm-18-Inch-Shank-Carbide-Ball-Nose-End-Mill-2-Flutes-CNC-Cutting-Tool-p-1309259.html?cur_warehouse=CN 10pcs 1-3.175mm 2 Flute End Mill] | ||
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| [https://www.cutwel.co.uk/ Cutwel] | |||
| Cleckheaton, UK | |||
| [https://www.cutwel.co.uk/milling-tools/chamfer-milling-cutters/solid-carbide-chamfer-milling-cutters Chamfer Mills (Various)] [https://www.cutwel.co.uk/milling-tools/milling-cutters/non-ferrous-milling-cutters/aluminium-machining-milling-cutters Cutters for Aluminium] [https://www.cutwel.co.uk/milling-tools/milling-cutters/non-ferrous-milling-cutters/plastic-cut-milling-cutters Cutters for Plastics] | |||
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| [https://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/SLOTDRILLS_DOVETAIL_ENDMILLS.html Milling Cutters , Ball End , Slot and End, HSS and Carbide] | | [https://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/SLOTDRILLS_DOVETAIL_ENDMILLS.html Milling Cutters , Ball End , Slot and End, HSS and Carbide] | ||
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| [https://www.dreanique.com/ Dreanique] ([https://dreanique.aliexpress.com/store/2166082 AliExpress Shop]) | |||
| Hangzhou, China | |||
| [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001910635126.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_8207086.subject_10 DLC Coated Single Flute Carbide Endmill] | |||
| Likely Rennie's OEM for many tools. Cheaper if you can bear the longer delivery time. | |||
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| [https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/glostertooling Gloster Tooling (Ebay Shop)] | |||
| Gloucester, UK | |||
| [https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370889832903?hash=item565ac1b9c7:g:jE8AAOxy4fVS-yII Kress 1050-FME Collets] | |||
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| [https://www.aliexpress.com/store/321228?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000007.1.55db4461iBfCnG Ruihan Tools (AliExpress Shop])] | |||
| China | |||
| [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/734387205.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.9b574c4d41B9oB Kress 1050-FME Collets] | |||
| Cheaper source of Kress collets if you can bear the longer delivery time. | |||
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| [https://www. | | [https://www.bunneysbikes.com Bunnies Bikes] | ||
| | | Go to the shop. | ||
| | | Not too far away. Matthew who works here really knows his stuff. Stock parts, and tools. Happy to help, old school bike shop. They have a custom spoke making machine. | ||
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This page lists suppliers for various materials, components, consumables, tools etc. For electronics see Suppliers - Electronics.
Health and Safety
Supplier | Location | Examples | Notes |
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The Safety Supply Company | Wembley, UK | Beeswift Stealth Safety Glasses | |
The Safety Supply Company | Wembley, UK | Warrior - Value Clear Plastic Coverspecs | |
The Safety Supply Company | Wembley, UK | JSP Olympus FFP2 Valved FoldFlat Disposable Mask | |
eyecareplans.co.uk | UK | Nottinghack has set up with Boots Opticians to allow members to get Prescription Safety Glasses | |
Machine Mart | Nottingham | About a 10 minute walk from the Hackspace. | |
Arco Castle Park | Castle Park, Nottingham | About an 8 minute drive from the Hackspace. |
Wood
Supplier | Notes |
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charnwood.net | hardwood turning blanks. |
Howarth Timber | |
Bassingfield Woodyard | |
Brooks Bros | |
David Dyke Luthier Supplies | obviously intended for luthiers, but an (often expensive) option. |
ebay | not as ridiculous a 'supplier' as you think. |
See also
- Where to buy attractive wood? (Google group)
- Hardwood supplies in (well nearly in) Nottingham (Google group)
- Wood identification and finishing (Google group)
Plastics
Supplier | Free Shipping? | Notes |
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Theplasticshop | No | Good collection of plastics, most cut to exact size. A £19.96 incl. VAT is applied to all orders irrespective of order value. |
Kitronik | Yes, if order value exceeds £48. A 20 minute drive from the Hackspace. | General educational supply store, also stocking Perspex (≤5mm thickness) and wood. |
Metals
Supplier | Free Shipping? | Notes |
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Aluminium Warehouse | No | Decent collection of metals, some options cut to exact size. |
Metals4U | Yes, if order value exceeds £75 | Decent collection of metals (and some plastics), generally seems cheaper than Aluminum Warehouse. Can cut to length. |
Hardware
Supplier | Free Shipping? | Notes |
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Butler Fasteners and Fixings | n/a | Excellent supplier for small quantities, have very diverse stock. Piled high with boxes of every obscure nut and bolt you can think of. Incredibly helpful in tracking down things to fit other things. |
Accu | No | Large Collection of fasteners and other engineering components. Next day delivery possible. |
Machine Mart | n/a | Large Collection of machinery, tools and hardware. About a 10 minute walk from the Hackspace. |
Cutting
Milling
Machines: Superbox CNC Router.
See also
Band Saw
Machines: Startrite Bandsaw.
Supplier | Location | Examples | Notes |
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Bandsaw Blades Direct | Heanor | 3200mm / 126", 1/2" to 3/4" wide | These cost around £19 - £25 each. |
Bicycle tools and parts
- See also: Bike tools and Bike Area
Supplier | Free Shipping? | Notes |
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J E James Cycles | Yes | Bad supplier, website lists things as in stock when they're not. |
Bunnies Bikes | Go to the shop. | Not too far away. Matthew who works here really knows his stuff. Stock parts, and tools. Happy to help, old school bike shop. They have a custom spoke making machine. |
Key Cutting and Engraving
Supplier | Free Shipping? | Notes |
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Quick Services (yell.com) | n/a | Best place we've found to have keys cut. Generally have the right blanks in stock, reasonable prices. Located in the Victoria Market, Victoria (Intu) Shopping Center |
Glues and Adhesives
- Sugru - mouldable glue
Fabrication
Supplier | Location | Notes |
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Fractory | Barclays Eagle Lab, Union, Albert Square, Manchester M2 6LW | Order custom metal parts online, delivery UK wide |
See also
Resources
- Maker's Map - local suppliers for materials etc.