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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] | |||
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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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* [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)] | * [https://groups.google.com/g/nottinghack/c/bb0UXz8-Trg Wood identification and finishing (Google group)] | ||
== Plastics == | |||
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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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| [https://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] | |||
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| 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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| Large Collection of fasteners and other engineering components. Next day delivery possible. | | Large Collection of fasteners and other engineering components. Next day delivery possible. | ||
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| [https://www.machinemart.co.uk/ Machine Mart] | |||
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| Large Collection of machinery, tools and hardware. About a 10 minute walk from the Hackspace. | |||
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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 | Free Shipping? | Notes |
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Fitchett and Woollacott (website dead?) | n/a | (Signage says Brooks Bros group) Very helpful, lots of different types of wood. Good place to pick up bits of hardwood for the lathe. |
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.
Supplier | Location | Examples | Notes |
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Rennie Tool Company (Ebay shop) | Manchester, UK | DLC Coated Single Flute Carbide Endmill Three Tooth Carbide Threadmill | Seems to be cheaper to order directly from their own website rather than through the eBay store. |
perfecttime01 (Ebay shop) | Hong Kong | 2 Flutes Dia 6mm Chamfer End Mill | |
Banggood | Hong Kong/ Cyprus | 10pcs 1/8 Inch (3.175mm) 2 Flute End Mill 10pcs 1-3.175mm 2 Flute End Mill | |
Cutwel | Cleckheaton, UK | Chamfer Mills (Various) Cutters for Aluminium Cutters for Plastics | |
RDG Tools | West Yorkshire | Milling Cutters , Ball End , Slot and End, HSS and Carbide | |
Dreanique (AliExpress Shop) | Hangzhou, China | DLC Coated Single Flute Carbide Endmill | Likely Rennie's OEM for many tools. Cheaper if you can bear the longer delivery time. |
Gloster Tooling (Ebay Shop) | Gloucester, UK | Kress 1050-FME Collets | |
Ruihan Tools (AliExpress Shop)] | China | Kress 1050-FME Collets | Cheaper source of Kress collets if you can bear the longer delivery time. |
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. |
Rock N Roll Bikes | n/a | Closest local bike shop, about 50 metres away on Carlton road. Ownd by Super Cycles. Specialise in BMX/jump, but have a bit of everything. The two guys who run it are pretty helpful. |
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.