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* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=b68f5a7bd4307cba7fc3822122b2e661 HPC sheet products] - Laser ply, perspex, engraving laminate - where we purchased the cutter.
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=b68f5a7bd4307cba7fc3822122b2e661 HPC sheet products] - Laser ply, perspex, engraving laminate - where we purchased the cutter.
* [http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/ The Plastics Shop] - [[User:MattP|mattp]] purchased the plastic for the first batch of [[Media:Laser-cut-key-rings.jpg|Hackspace key rings]] from here.
* [http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/ The Plastics Shop] - [[User:MattP|mattp]] purchased the plastic for the first batch of [[Media:Laser-cut-key-rings.jpg|Hackspace key rings]] from here.
* [http://hamaracrylic.co.uk Hamar Acrylic] Cuts to size, and is ~10mins walk from the space. Order at the desk and it should be cut to size within minutes.
* [http://hamaracrylic.co.uk Hamar Acrylic] Cuts to size, and is ~10mins walk from the space. Order at the desk and it should be cut to size within minutes.
** Price guide 320x600x4mm (laser bed size) clear acrylic = £8 + VAT (=£9.60).
** Price guide 320x600x4mm (laser bed size) clear acrylic = £8 + VAT (=£9.60).
* [http://www.acrylic-online.co.uk/ Acrylic-Online] - [[User:Teabot|Elliot]] has bought some Palglas from here. They cut to size - delivery £8.00. Price guide (incl. VAT):
* [http://www.acrylic-online.co.uk/ Acrylic-Online] - [[User:Teabot|Elliot]] has bought some Palglas from here. They cut to size - delivery £8.00. Price guide (incl. VAT):
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* [http://www.fredaldous.co.uk Fred Aldous] – online craft supplies, free delivery on orders > £30. Polypropylene sheets amongst other things. Alex P has ordered from here.
* [http://www.fredaldous.co.uk Fred Aldous] – online craft supplies, free delivery on orders > £30. Polypropylene sheets amongst other things. Alex P has ordered from here.
* [http://www.modelshop.co.uk/category/Raw_Materials,l.html?sortBy=FeaturedDesc 4D ModelShop] is not too far from the space, and is open Saturdays. They offer laser cutting too, and hence seem to have a lot of suitable materials.
* [http://www.modelshop.co.uk/category/Raw_Materials,l.html?sortBy=FeaturedDesc 4D ModelShop] is not too far from the space, and is open Saturdays. They offer laser cutting too, and hence seem to have a lot of suitable materials.
* [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/] There's a commercial laser cutter service 5 mins from the space, DIY service is £30/h (as of 2013).
* [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/ Blueprint Modelshop] There's a commercial laser cutter service 5 mins from the space, DIY service is £30/h (as of 2013).


==Manuals==
==Manuals==
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* A [http://oplaser.co.uk/opsupport/viewforum.php?f=22&sid=730902927827c6ce9aefaa2d085ea9f1 support forum] with various guides  
* A [http://oplaser.co.uk/opsupport/viewforum.php?f=22&sid=730902927827c6ce9aefaa2d085ea9f1 support forum] with various guides  
* [[Etching my Macbook Air]]
* [[Etching my Macbook Air]]
* [http://wiki.edinburghhacklab.com/lasercutter Edinburgh Hackspace's Lasercutter] is the same model, so some useful notes over there.


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