https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Comedian&feedformat=atomLondon Hackspace Wiki - User contributions [en-gb]2024-03-29T13:29:45ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.35.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Equipment/CompoundMitreSaw&diff=53487Equipment/CompoundMitreSaw2019-11-12T09:42:50Z<p>Comedian: /* Consumables */</p>
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<div>{{EquipmentInfobox<br />
|name=Evolution Rage3 Compound Mitre Saw<br />
|image=Rage3 Dec2015.jpg <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --><br />
|model=Rage3-B2102<br />
|category=Equipment <!-- Main category. Please leave alone to keep item in this category --><br />
|subcat=Woodworking <!-- Sub-category if one exists. Please check main listing to see other categories contained within the main one --><br />
|status=Operational<br />
|consumables=Unknown <!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. --><br />
|accessories=Unknown <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. --><br />
|reqtraining=no<br />
|trainlink=Unknown <!-- If training is required, provide a link to training signup or contact page. Otherwise leave blank. --><br />
|acnode=no<br />
|owner=LHS <!-- Provide a link to owners members page if other than LHS --><br />
|origin=<!-- If via pledge, please link to the completed pledge page on the wiki --><br />
|location=Woodshop <!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --><br />
|maintainers=<!-- NO LINKS PLEASE; it currently breaks the template. If someone is nominated as managing the upkeep of this item, please list them here. --><br />
|template_ver=1.1 <!-- Please do not change. Used for tracking out-of-date templates --><br />
}}<br />
==Status==<br />
Working<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Instructions==<br />
<br />
'''If in doubt then please ask'''<br />
<br />
[[Media:Rage_3_Manual.pdf|The supplied instructions can be found as a PDF here]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Label on the saw<br />
<br />
1100W (5A)<br />
Diameter: 210mm<br />
Hole: 25.4mm<br />
Max Speed: 4000rpm<br />
<br />
[[File:Orange_Evolution_Rage_Mitre_Saw.jpg|thumb|Label on the Saw]]<br />
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==Tips==<br />
<br />
==Consumables==<br />
<br />
* Extra blades<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/rage-3-255mm-replacement-multi-purpose-tct-b Multipurpose,] as fitted, £29.99<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/evolution-rage3-255mm-tct-multipurpose-blade-2 Ceramic & stone]<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/355mm-raptor-steel-cutting-blade Steel]<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/355mm-raptor-aluminium-cutting-blad Aluminium]<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/355mm-raptor-stainless-steel-cuttin Stainless Steel]<br />
<br />
* Insert<br />
** [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3971502 Thingiverse], you can print it on 0.2mm layer height on the 3D printers</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Equipment/CompoundMitreSaw&diff=53486Equipment/CompoundMitreSaw2019-11-12T09:42:31Z<p>Comedian: /* Consumables */</p>
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<div>{{EquipmentInfobox<br />
|name=Evolution Rage3 Compound Mitre Saw<br />
|image=Rage3 Dec2015.jpg <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --><br />
|model=Rage3-B2102<br />
|category=Equipment <!-- Main category. Please leave alone to keep item in this category --><br />
|subcat=Woodworking <!-- Sub-category if one exists. Please check main listing to see other categories contained within the main one --><br />
|status=Operational<br />
|consumables=Unknown <!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. --><br />
|accessories=Unknown <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. --><br />
|reqtraining=no<br />
|trainlink=Unknown <!-- If training is required, provide a link to training signup or contact page. Otherwise leave blank. --><br />
|acnode=no<br />
|owner=LHS <!-- Provide a link to owners members page if other than LHS --><br />
|origin=<!-- If via pledge, please link to the completed pledge page on the wiki --><br />
|location=Woodshop <!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --><br />
|maintainers=<!-- NO LINKS PLEASE; it currently breaks the template. If someone is nominated as managing the upkeep of this item, please list them here. --><br />
|template_ver=1.1 <!-- Please do not change. Used for tracking out-of-date templates --><br />
}}<br />
==Status==<br />
Working<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Instructions==<br />
<br />
'''If in doubt then please ask'''<br />
<br />
[[Media:Rage_3_Manual.pdf|The supplied instructions can be found as a PDF here]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Label on the saw<br />
<br />
1100W (5A)<br />
Diameter: 210mm<br />
Hole: 25.4mm<br />
Max Speed: 4000rpm<br />
<br />
[[File:Orange_Evolution_Rage_Mitre_Saw.jpg|thumb|Label on the Saw]]<br />
<br />
==Tips==<br />
<br />
==Consumables==<br />
<br />
* Extra blades<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/rage-3-255mm-replacement-multi-purpose-tct-b Multipurpose,] as fitted, £29.99<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/evolution-rage3-255mm-tct-multipurpose-blade-2 Ceramic & stone]<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/355mm-raptor-steel-cutting-blade Steel]<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/355mm-raptor-aluminium-cutting-blad Aluminium]<br />
** [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/355mm-raptor-stainless-steel-cuttin Stainless Steel]<br />
<br />
* Insert<br />
** [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3971502] you can print it on 0.2mm layer height on the 3D printers</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Lulzbot_Mini_Training&diff=53320Lulzbot Mini Training2019-09-17T20:43:28Z<p>Comedian: /* Upcoming */</p>
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<div>__NOINDEX__<br />
the training signup page for the Lulzbot<br />
<br />
==Training==<br />
<br />
Training will include;<br />
* What would make a 3D model suitable for 3D printing, and what would be difficult to print.<br />
* Preparing a STL for loading into OctoPrint<br />
* loading a STL file into OctoPrint<br />
* Slicing in OctoPrint<br />
* Preparing the printer<br />
* Printing<br />
* Tidying up afterwards, including paying for time and materials used.<br />
<br />
Training will not necessarily include:<br />
* How to use some random 3D CAD package, especially one that the trainers haven't used themselves. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with a 3D CAD package so as not to create near-impossible geometry before attempting to do your own prints.<br />
<br />
The trainers have decided to introduce a fee for training, which is £5 per person. This goes to the trainer for giving up their time, not only for training, but the time they spend maintaining and organizing replacement materials/parts. ([https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/tYKR-aDXtss reference])<br />
<br />
Please include your name, and hackspace membership number if known when booking training - this makes it easier for us to add you to the access list when trained.<br />
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<br />
==Upcoming==<br />
<br />
[Sunday 22nd September 13:00]<br />
<br />
#Lazar jovic (HS27284)<br />
#<br />
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==Previous==<br />
<br />
Sunday 8th September 12:00<br />
<br />
# Will Berg (HS27002) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# David Tomes (HS25592) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Carla Carreira (HS27249) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Jennifer Yip (HS27044) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
#<br />
<br />
Sun 4th August 2019 at 14:00<br />
<br />
# Conor Bone (HS20332) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Olusoji Olaleye (HS27001) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# William Spencer HS03119 -attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Sat 27 July 2019 10:00<br />
<br />
# Harry Green (HS26822) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Ariel Truman (HS05329) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Sat 20 July 2019 14:00<br />
<br />
# Elliott Morgan (HS08060) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
# <s>Harry Green (HS26822)</s> -- regret unwell -- does anybody want to take over this slot?<br />
# Sam Keating-Fry (HS01503) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Matteo Bigoli (HS026227) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Marcin Pucilowski (HS26758) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Paul Duraiswamy (HS26410) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Christian Torres (HS26470) --> attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Date: Sunday 2nd June 2019 14:00 sharp. <br />
<br />
# Farid Omarzaiy - HS25609 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Khalid Akram - HS24008 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Matthew Constantino - HS24589 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Ben Rew - HS25952 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Nizam Miah HS25958 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Date: Sunday 2nd June 2019 15:30 sharp<br />
<br />
<br />
# Billy Smith - HS00115 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Philip Roy - HS00603 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
#<br />
#<br />
<br />
Date Saturday 20th April 2019 14:00 sharp (NOT a Wembley stadium event day, no excuse for lateness)<br />
<br />
# Gary Siu (HS02063) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Ebenezer Ken-Lewis (HS03338) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Attila Keri (HS24869) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Date Sunday 17 March 2019 14:00. <br />
<br />
<br />
# John Clifford (HS23696) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Joe England (HS03030) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# reggy (HS03141) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Date 17 Feb 2019 14:00<br />
<br />
# Saif Bunni (HS02518) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
# John Jordan (HS05569) - no show<br />
# Andrew Ruegg (HS20226) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Erica Calogero (HS02414) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Errol A. Reid-Bedeau (HS09961) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Wednesday 13 Feb 2019 19:00<br />
<br />
# Luis Fidel (HS22494) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Michael Schiesari (HS21388) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Saif Bunni (HS02518) - latecomer<br />
# Tom Spurling (HS20719) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Souhil Kara-Bernou (HS08802) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Sunday 6 January 2019 14:00-15:00<br />
<br />
# Adam Camp - HS22395 (attended)<br />
# Jim Harwood - HS07513 (attended)<br />
# Colin Rowat - HS01343 (attended)<br />
# Richard James Painting - HS21872 (attended)<br />
#<br />
<br />
Sunday 2nd December 2018, 14:00<br />
<br />
# Brendon Hatcher HS21309 (attended)<br />
# Ife Ogunyomi HS20086 (attended)<br />
# Jack Chidley HS16286 (no-show)<br />
# Mike Karliner (HS20207) (attended)<br />
#<br />
<br />
Monday 26th November 2018, 19:00<br />
<br />
# Matthew Harrold (HS07601) attended<br />
# Kevin Koekkoek (HS19159) attended<br />
# Nick Reynolds (HS06323) attended<br />
# Paul Harding (HS10749) attended<br />
# Tamar Willson (HS09255) attended<br />
# Mike Karliner (HS20207) no-show<br />
<br />
Saturday 29th April 2017, 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Sophia Dehlinger (HS10482 will try to be there at 14:00 in case someone pulls out)<br />
* 2. Omar N Sanchez<br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
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Saturday 29th April 2017, 14:00<br />
<br />
* 1. John Sidiropoulos (HS09497)<br />
* 2. Carlos Padilla (HS08977)<br />
* 3. Angus JD Brown (HS10684)<br />
* 4. Patrick Dent (HS02624)<br />
* 5. Hari Karam Singh (HS10061) <br />
* 6. Ali TORANER (HS6698)<br />
<br />
Saturday 29th April 2017, 12:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Luca Torrente<br />
* 2. Jeremy Bond<br />
* 3. John Michael Cullen (HS01096)<br />
* 4. David Martin<br />
* 5. Tim Brown<br />
<br />
Saturday 29th April 2017, 11:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Tomas Pokorny<br />
* 2. Jonathan Aylard [refresher] HS03616<br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. Suria Ribeiro <br />
* 5. Chris Newport (HS10543)<br />
<br />
Friday 13th of January, 18:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Charles Yarnold<br />
* 2. Alexander Baxevanis (HS02704)<br />
* 3. Tom Hedges<br />
* 4. Gareth Shippen (HS06694)<br />
* 5. David Mansfield<br />
<br />
Friday 13th of January, 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Dean Forbes (refresher)<br />
* 2. Andrew Tidman<br />
* 3. Trevor Daniel (refresher)<br />
* 4. Kalin Rachev<br />
* 5.Sami Deiri<br />
<br />
Monday 5th of December 18:00<br />
<br />
* 1. HS09517<br />
* 2. Diego Vega<br />
* 3. John Perkins<br />
* 4. Gabriele Monti<br />
* 5. Leosou<br />
* 6. Neerav<br />
<br />
Saturday 8th of October 17:00<br />
* 1. Gavin Andrews<br />
* 2. Calum Nicoll<br />
* 3. Chris Toplisek<br />
* 4. Jamie Smith<br />
* 5. Milion O.<br />
<br />
Wednesday 24th August 2016 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Alan Zucconi<br />
* 2. Joshua Hatfield<br />
* 3. Sergio Barata<br />
* 4. Martin Cutbill<br />
* 5. Jamie Hosker<br />
<br />
Wednesday 24th August 2016 20:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Tom Summersell<br />
* 2. Melissa Tague<br />
* 3. Michele Panegrossi<br />
* 4. <br />
* 5. Billy Smith (refresher)<br />
<br />
Wednesday 29th June 2016 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Mabz Ellaahee<br />
* 2. Ann Jones<br />
* 3. [[User:Pingless|Paul Lessing]] (refresher)<br />
* 4. [[User:yvanj|Yvan Janssens ]] (refresher)<br />
* 5. Ariel Sint (refresher)<br />
<br />
Monday 30th May 2016 16:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Rys Sommefeldt<br />
* 2. Radek Chwistek (refresher)<br />
* 3. Joe Button<br />
* 4. Tom Chambers (refresher)<br />
<br />
Monday 30th May 2016 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Connor Shearwood<br />
* 2. Stefano Terranova (NO SHOW)<br />
* 3. Stephen O'Brien<br />
* 4. Darius Bielinski<br />
* 5. Simon Hewison<br />
* 6. Angus Faulkner<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Anything below this line need refresher training (£FREE) ===<br />
<br />
Thursday 17th September 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Stefan Lampe<br />
* 2. Diego Santinelli<br />
* 3. HS01750<br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
* 7.<br />
* 8.<br />
<br />
Monday 13th July 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Milton De Paula<br />
* 2. Tommaso Olivero<br />
* 3. Neil Thomson<br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
<br />
Wednesday 27th May 16:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Karen Wilson<br />
* 2. <br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
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Wednesday 27th May 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. salome bourny<br />
* 2. Ryan Griffin<br />
* 3. Ben Vaughan<br />
* 4. Sam Thompson<br />
* 5. Peter Divos<br />
<br />
Friday 8th May 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Lee Jones<br />
* 2. Jason Wegner<br />
* 3. Robin Baumgarten<br />
<br />
Wednesday 29th April 16:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Ants Hewetson<br />
* 2. Uzo Okwuosa<br />
* 3. Nathen Sample<br />
* 4. Rosa Nussbaum<br />
* 5. Billy Smith<br />
<br />
Saturday 21st March 13:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Dave Lambley<br />
* 2. Tomasz Mloduchowski NO SHOW<br />
* 3. Ciaran O'Connell<br />
* 4. James Stokell<br />
<br />
Saturday 21st March 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Mathew Pitchforth<br />
* 2. Catherine Jones<br />
* 3. Aleksander Lenart<br />
* 4. Chris Kouzaris<br />
<br />
Wednesday 11th March 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. --[[User:Artag|Artag]] ([[User talk:Artag|talk]]) 12:57, 9 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
* 2. -- Maxence Cote --<br />
* 3. Stephen O'Brien<br />
* 4. Noam Bar <br />
* 5. Radek Chwistek<br />
<br />
<br />
Wednesday 11th March 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Wojciech Romaszkan<br />
* 2. Des Quilty<br />
* 3. Richard Possnett<br />
* 4. Jack Gannaway<br />
* 5. Mike<br />
<br />
Wednesday 4th March 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. John Johnson ([[User:JJ|JJ]])<br />
* 2. Timour Chomilier<br />
* 3. Rob Canning<br />
* 4. justin fishlock<br />
* 5. Jens Meisner<br />
<br />
<br />
Wednesday 4th March 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Volkan Paksoy<br />
* 2. Takanori Yashiro NO SHOW<br />
* 3. Michal Bednar <br />
* 4. Mohammed khan<br />
* 5. Zia Rahim<br />
<br />
Monday 2nd March 15:00<br />
<br />
*1. Colin Higgs<br />
*2. Tom Hodgkins<br />
*3. Steve Murphy<br />
*4. Antonios Galanopoulos<br />
*5. Lester Hawksby<br />
<br />
Monday 2nd March 19:00<br />
<br />
*1. Domas Lasauskas<br />
*2. Paul Lessing (Pingless)<br />
*3. Will Pankhurst<br />
*4. Nick Cripps<br />
*5. Paul Rossi<br />
<br />
Saturday 17th January 14:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Johannes Richter<br />
* 2. Zerahiah <br />
* 3. Aleks Koralewski<br />
* 4. Anthony Chappina<br />
* 5. Alex Young<br />
<br />
Thursday 4th December 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Jodi Crisp<br />
* 2. Tom ten Thij [[User:tomtt | tomtt]]<br />
* 3. Marcello<br />
* 4. Paul Weatherill<br />
* 5. Jon Aylard<br />
<br />
Saturday 6th December 12:00<br />
<br />
* 1. John Perkins<br />
* 2. Lex Robinson<br />
* 3. Mike Winton<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5. Jan Szumiec<br />
<br />
Monday 8th December 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. <br />
* 2. Dave Williams ([[User:daveio|daveio]])<br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. <br />
* 5. Patrick Dent ([[User:KantPredict|Kant Predict]])<br />
<br />
Wednesday 5th November 19:00<br />
* 1. Tom Hodder<br />
* 2. Filip Schlosser<br />
* 3. Donal Sweeney<br />
* 4. Vlad Lushnikov<br />
* 5. Niklas Lundén ([[User:Ridpojken|Ridpojken]])<br />
<br />
Monday 27th October 19:00<br />
* 1. [[User:JamesGeddes|JamesGeddes]] ([[User talk:JamesGeddes|talk]]) 13:09, 27 October 2014 (UTC)<br />
* 2. Angie Stodard<br />
* 3.<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5.<br />
<br />
Sunday 26th October 17:00<br />
* 1. Neil Bennett<br />
* 2. Heather Sullivan<br />
* 3. Christoph Sele<br />
* 4. Antonio Fontaina<br />
* 5. Chris Ward<br />
<br />
Saturday 25th October 18:30<br />
* 1. Matt<br />
* 2. Tom Chambers<br />
* 3. John Jordan<br />
* 4. Ian Henderson<br />
* 5. [[User:MatStace|Mat Stace]]<br />
<br />
Monday 9th June 20:00<br />
* 1. James Stokell<br />
* 2. Enrique Santos<br />
* 3. Leonardo Zangrando<br />
* 4. Cristina Ottonello<br />
* 5. Dale wetton<br />
<br />
Monday 9th June 19:00<br />
* 1. Chris Roberts<br />
* 2. John Ginger<br />
* 3. --[[User:Yvanj|Yvanj]] ([[User talk:Yvanj|talk]]) 12:19, 8 June 2014 (UTC)<br />
* 4. Miguel Ricciolini<br />
* 5. Joe Poser<br />
<br />
Monday 26th May 18:00<br />
* 1. [[User:Mattg | mattg]]<br />
* 2. Laurie B<br />
* 3.<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Monday 5th May 14:00.<br />
* 1. Salman Aljammaz<br />
* 2. Meindi Zahiri<br />
* 3. Patrick Dent<br />
* 4. Monica<br />
* 5. Federico Cappelli<br />
* 6. Neil Bennett<br />
<br />
Monday 5th May 16:00.<br />
* 1. Miguel Ricciolini<br />
* 2. Daniel Steen<br />
* 3. Lucia N<br />
* 4. Alex Macklen<br />
* 5. [[User:Toria Meows|Toria]]<br />
* 6. Sajan and Sandile<br />
<br />
Wednesday 5th March 20:00.<br />
* 1. Laura Pedroni<br />
* 2. Yvanj (talk) 15:00, 6 March 2014 (UTC)<br />
* 3. SteveW<br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Sunday 23rd February 10:00.<br />
* 1. Maria Garrido<br />
* 2. Stephen Lavelle<br />
* 3. Natasha Mason<br />
* 4. Brendan Sleight<br />
* 5. Michael Botha<br />
* 6. Jacko<br />
<br />
Sunday 23rd February 11:00.<br />
* 1. Nandor Nagy<br />
* 2. Dan O'Connor<br />
* 3. Keith Levett<br />
* 4. [[User:Philipmather|Philip Mather]]<br />
* 5. Rob Whitehead<br />
* 6. [[User:Bogglie|Patrick]]<br />
<br />
Sunday 23rd February 14:00.<br />
* 1.<br />
* 2. Dan Reid<br />
* 3. Patricia Quille<br />
* 4. James Vanderslice<br />
* 5. Ilze Zvera<br />
* 6. Rob Halbert 🐺<br />
<br />
Thursday 23rd January 20:30.<br />
<br />
* 1. Aden<br />
* 2. [[User:Jayuk|James Cadman]]<br />
* 3. Jasper<br />
* 4. [[User:JustinClift|JustinClift]]<br />
* 5. Howard<br />
* 6. Mylee Ngo<br />
<br />
Tuesday 10th December 20:00.<br />
<br />
* 1. Martin Prazak<br />
* 2. TheHypnotist<br />
* 3. Bushra<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Tuesday 3rd December 20:00. <br />
* 1. Solexious (talk)<br />
* 2. Miko<br />
* 3. Crypt<br />
* 4. Nevos<br />
* 5. Tom Denham<br />
* 6. Faraz (nanoBorg88)<br />
<br />
Monday 4th November 20:00.<br />
<br />
* 1. Renato Lopes<br />
* 2. Zbigniew Podziewski<br />
* 3.Claire Nyquist<br />
* 4. israel cola<br />
* 5. francis wilson<br />
* 6. Samuel Carlisle (samthetechie)<br />
* 7. Saif Bunni [If someone drops out, I'll be around!]<br />
<br />
Monday 14th October 19:30.<br />
<br />
* 1. Stephen Beckett<br />
* 2. Elliott<br />
* 3. Peter Divos<br />
* 4. TheHypnotist<br />
* 5. Tom Hodder <br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Tuesday 24th September 19:30.<br />
* 1. Tim R (TimRTerrible)<br />
* 2. Alexandre Coninx (Endy)<br />
* 3. Konstantinos Mouzakis<br />
* 4. Peter Turpin (Sci)<br />
* 5. Chris Wilkinson<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Tuesday 17th September 19:30. <br />
<br />
* 1. Rich Maynard<br />
* 2. Alexander Baxevanis<br />
* 3. Lee Howe<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Monday 9th September 19:30. <br />
<br />
* 1. Oni<br />
* 2. Tom Hodder<br />
* 3. Dean Forbes<br />
* 4. Sara Ensor<br />
* 5. Alessandro Zippilli<br />
* 6. Richard Patterson<br />
* 7. Liam Lynch<br />
<br />
Monday 2nd September 20:30. <br />
<br />
* 1. Erica Calogero<br />
* 2. Colin Cooper<br />
* 3. Thomas Greer<br />
* 4. Paddy Duncan<br />
<br />
Tuesday 27th August 19:30. <br />
<br />
* 1. Anthony Evans<br />
* 2. Billy Smith<br />
* 3. Vic Putz<br />
* 4. Trevor Daniel<br />
* 5. John Sinha<br />
* 6. Tonderai Ratisai<br />
<br />
Ian is proposing to train members this Wednesday 21st August at 20:00. Please add your name if interested. <br />
<br />
* 1. Jonathan Shaw<br />
* 2. Ed Rosten<br />
* 3. Marc Barto<br />
* 4. Eugene Nadyrshin<br />
* 5. Hugh Rawlinson<br />
* 6. Ian Henderson<br />
<br />
==Log==<br />
<br />
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nEseZTOxCoulHhAupCNAwZID1enpsu0zbfYBLpPrGVw/edit]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Training]]</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Lulzbot_Mini_Training&diff=53317Lulzbot Mini Training2019-09-17T19:32:11Z<p>Comedian: /* Upcoming */</p>
<hr />
<div>__NOINDEX__<br />
the training signup page for the Lulzbot<br />
<br />
==Training==<br />
<br />
Training will include;<br />
* What would make a 3D model suitable for 3D printing, and what would be difficult to print.<br />
* Preparing a STL for loading into OctoPrint<br />
* loading a STL file into OctoPrint<br />
* Slicing in OctoPrint<br />
* Preparing the printer<br />
* Printing<br />
* Tidying up afterwards, including paying for time and materials used.<br />
<br />
Training will not necessarily include:<br />
* How to use some random 3D CAD package, especially one that the trainers haven't used themselves. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with a 3D CAD package so as not to create near-impossible geometry before attempting to do your own prints.<br />
<br />
The trainers have decided to introduce a fee for training, which is £5 per person. This goes to the trainer for giving up their time, not only for training, but the time they spend maintaining and organizing replacement materials/parts. ([https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/tYKR-aDXtss reference])<br />
<br />
Please include your name, and hackspace membership number if known when booking training - this makes it easier for us to add you to the access list when trained.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Upcoming==<br />
<br />
[Sunday 22nd September 13:00]<br />
<br />
#Lazar (HS27284)<br />
#<br />
#<br />
#<br />
#<br />
<br />
==Previous==<br />
<br />
Sunday 8th September 12:00<br />
<br />
# Will Berg (HS27002) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# David Tomes (HS25592) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Carla Carreira (HS27249) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Jennifer Yip (HS27044) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
#<br />
<br />
Sun 4th August 2019 at 14:00<br />
<br />
# Conor Bone (HS20332) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Olusoji Olaleye (HS27001) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# William Spencer HS03119 -attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Sat 27 July 2019 10:00<br />
<br />
# Harry Green (HS26822) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Ariel Truman (HS05329) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Sat 20 July 2019 14:00<br />
<br />
# Elliott Morgan (HS08060) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
# <s>Harry Green (HS26822)</s> -- regret unwell -- does anybody want to take over this slot?<br />
# Sam Keating-Fry (HS01503) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Matteo Bigoli (HS026227) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Marcin Pucilowski (HS26758) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Paul Duraiswamy (HS26410) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Christian Torres (HS26470) --> attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Date: Sunday 2nd June 2019 14:00 sharp. <br />
<br />
# Farid Omarzaiy - HS25609 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Khalid Akram - HS24008 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Matthew Constantino - HS24589 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Ben Rew - HS25952 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Nizam Miah HS25958 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Date: Sunday 2nd June 2019 15:30 sharp<br />
<br />
<br />
# Billy Smith - HS00115 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Philip Roy - HS00603 - attended - paid - enabled<br />
#<br />
#<br />
<br />
Date Saturday 20th April 2019 14:00 sharp (NOT a Wembley stadium event day, no excuse for lateness)<br />
<br />
# Gary Siu (HS02063) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Ebenezer Ken-Lewis (HS03338) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Attila Keri (HS24869) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Date Sunday 17 March 2019 14:00. <br />
<br />
<br />
# John Clifford (HS23696) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Joe England (HS03030) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# reggy (HS03141) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Date 17 Feb 2019 14:00<br />
<br />
# Saif Bunni (HS02518) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
# John Jordan (HS05569) - no show<br />
# Andrew Ruegg (HS20226) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Erica Calogero (HS02414) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Errol A. Reid-Bedeau (HS09961) -attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Wednesday 13 Feb 2019 19:00<br />
<br />
# Luis Fidel (HS22494) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Michael Schiesari (HS21388) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Saif Bunni (HS02518) - latecomer<br />
# Tom Spurling (HS20719) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
# Souhil Kara-Bernou (HS08802) - attended - paid - enabled<br />
<br />
Sunday 6 January 2019 14:00-15:00<br />
<br />
# Adam Camp - HS22395 (attended)<br />
# Jim Harwood - HS07513 (attended)<br />
# Colin Rowat - HS01343 (attended)<br />
# Richard James Painting - HS21872 (attended)<br />
#<br />
<br />
Sunday 2nd December 2018, 14:00<br />
<br />
# Brendon Hatcher HS21309 (attended)<br />
# Ife Ogunyomi HS20086 (attended)<br />
# Jack Chidley HS16286 (no-show)<br />
# Mike Karliner (HS20207) (attended)<br />
#<br />
<br />
Monday 26th November 2018, 19:00<br />
<br />
# Matthew Harrold (HS07601) attended<br />
# Kevin Koekkoek (HS19159) attended<br />
# Nick Reynolds (HS06323) attended<br />
# Paul Harding (HS10749) attended<br />
# Tamar Willson (HS09255) attended<br />
# Mike Karliner (HS20207) no-show<br />
<br />
Saturday 29th April 2017, 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Sophia Dehlinger (HS10482 will try to be there at 14:00 in case someone pulls out)<br />
* 2. Omar N Sanchez<br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Saturday 29th April 2017, 14:00<br />
<br />
* 1. John Sidiropoulos (HS09497)<br />
* 2. Carlos Padilla (HS08977)<br />
* 3. Angus JD Brown (HS10684)<br />
* 4. Patrick Dent (HS02624)<br />
* 5. Hari Karam Singh (HS10061) <br />
* 6. Ali TORANER (HS6698)<br />
<br />
Saturday 29th April 2017, 12:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Luca Torrente<br />
* 2. Jeremy Bond<br />
* 3. John Michael Cullen (HS01096)<br />
* 4. David Martin<br />
* 5. Tim Brown<br />
<br />
Saturday 29th April 2017, 11:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Tomas Pokorny<br />
* 2. Jonathan Aylard [refresher] HS03616<br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. Suria Ribeiro <br />
* 5. Chris Newport (HS10543)<br />
<br />
Friday 13th of January, 18:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Charles Yarnold<br />
* 2. Alexander Baxevanis (HS02704)<br />
* 3. Tom Hedges<br />
* 4. Gareth Shippen (HS06694)<br />
* 5. David Mansfield<br />
<br />
Friday 13th of January, 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Dean Forbes (refresher)<br />
* 2. Andrew Tidman<br />
* 3. Trevor Daniel (refresher)<br />
* 4. Kalin Rachev<br />
* 5.Sami Deiri<br />
<br />
Monday 5th of December 18:00<br />
<br />
* 1. HS09517<br />
* 2. Diego Vega<br />
* 3. John Perkins<br />
* 4. Gabriele Monti<br />
* 5. Leosou<br />
* 6. Neerav<br />
<br />
Saturday 8th of October 17:00<br />
* 1. Gavin Andrews<br />
* 2. Calum Nicoll<br />
* 3. Chris Toplisek<br />
* 4. Jamie Smith<br />
* 5. Milion O.<br />
<br />
Wednesday 24th August 2016 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Alan Zucconi<br />
* 2. Joshua Hatfield<br />
* 3. Sergio Barata<br />
* 4. Martin Cutbill<br />
* 5. Jamie Hosker<br />
<br />
Wednesday 24th August 2016 20:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Tom Summersell<br />
* 2. Melissa Tague<br />
* 3. Michele Panegrossi<br />
* 4. <br />
* 5. Billy Smith (refresher)<br />
<br />
Wednesday 29th June 2016 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Mabz Ellaahee<br />
* 2. Ann Jones<br />
* 3. [[User:Pingless|Paul Lessing]] (refresher)<br />
* 4. [[User:yvanj|Yvan Janssens ]] (refresher)<br />
* 5. Ariel Sint (refresher)<br />
<br />
Monday 30th May 2016 16:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Rys Sommefeldt<br />
* 2. Radek Chwistek (refresher)<br />
* 3. Joe Button<br />
* 4. Tom Chambers (refresher)<br />
<br />
Monday 30th May 2016 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Connor Shearwood<br />
* 2. Stefano Terranova (NO SHOW)<br />
* 3. Stephen O'Brien<br />
* 4. Darius Bielinski<br />
* 5. Simon Hewison<br />
* 6. Angus Faulkner<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Anything below this line need refresher training (£FREE) ===<br />
<br />
Thursday 17th September 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Stefan Lampe<br />
* 2. Diego Santinelli<br />
* 3. HS01750<br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
* 7.<br />
* 8.<br />
<br />
Monday 13th July 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Milton De Paula<br />
* 2. Tommaso Olivero<br />
* 3. Neil Thomson<br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
<br />
Wednesday 27th May 16:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Karen Wilson<br />
* 2. <br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
<br />
Wednesday 27th May 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. salome bourny<br />
* 2. Ryan Griffin<br />
* 3. Ben Vaughan<br />
* 4. Sam Thompson<br />
* 5. Peter Divos<br />
<br />
Friday 8th May 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Lee Jones<br />
* 2. Jason Wegner<br />
* 3. Robin Baumgarten<br />
<br />
Wednesday 29th April 16:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Ants Hewetson<br />
* 2. Uzo Okwuosa<br />
* 3. Nathen Sample<br />
* 4. Rosa Nussbaum<br />
* 5. Billy Smith<br />
<br />
Saturday 21st March 13:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Dave Lambley<br />
* 2. Tomasz Mloduchowski NO SHOW<br />
* 3. Ciaran O'Connell<br />
* 4. James Stokell<br />
<br />
Saturday 21st March 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Mathew Pitchforth<br />
* 2. Catherine Jones<br />
* 3. Aleksander Lenart<br />
* 4. Chris Kouzaris<br />
<br />
Wednesday 11th March 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. --[[User:Artag|Artag]] ([[User talk:Artag|talk]]) 12:57, 9 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
* 2. -- Maxence Cote --<br />
* 3. Stephen O'Brien<br />
* 4. Noam Bar <br />
* 5. Radek Chwistek<br />
<br />
<br />
Wednesday 11th March 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Wojciech Romaszkan<br />
* 2. Des Quilty<br />
* 3. Richard Possnett<br />
* 4. Jack Gannaway<br />
* 5. Mike<br />
<br />
Wednesday 4th March 15:00<br />
<br />
* 1. John Johnson ([[User:JJ|JJ]])<br />
* 2. Timour Chomilier<br />
* 3. Rob Canning<br />
* 4. justin fishlock<br />
* 5. Jens Meisner<br />
<br />
<br />
Wednesday 4th March 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Volkan Paksoy<br />
* 2. Takanori Yashiro NO SHOW<br />
* 3. Michal Bednar <br />
* 4. Mohammed khan<br />
* 5. Zia Rahim<br />
<br />
Monday 2nd March 15:00<br />
<br />
*1. Colin Higgs<br />
*2. Tom Hodgkins<br />
*3. Steve Murphy<br />
*4. Antonios Galanopoulos<br />
*5. Lester Hawksby<br />
<br />
Monday 2nd March 19:00<br />
<br />
*1. Domas Lasauskas<br />
*2. Paul Lessing (Pingless)<br />
*3. Will Pankhurst<br />
*4. Nick Cripps<br />
*5. Paul Rossi<br />
<br />
Saturday 17th January 14:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Johannes Richter<br />
* 2. Zerahiah <br />
* 3. Aleks Koralewski<br />
* 4. Anthony Chappina<br />
* 5. Alex Young<br />
<br />
Thursday 4th December 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. Jodi Crisp<br />
* 2. Tom ten Thij [[User:tomtt | tomtt]]<br />
* 3. Marcello<br />
* 4. Paul Weatherill<br />
* 5. Jon Aylard<br />
<br />
Saturday 6th December 12:00<br />
<br />
* 1. John Perkins<br />
* 2. Lex Robinson<br />
* 3. Mike Winton<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5. Jan Szumiec<br />
<br />
Monday 8th December 19:00<br />
<br />
* 1. <br />
* 2. Dave Williams ([[User:daveio|daveio]])<br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. <br />
* 5. Patrick Dent ([[User:KantPredict|Kant Predict]])<br />
<br />
Wednesday 5th November 19:00<br />
* 1. Tom Hodder<br />
* 2. Filip Schlosser<br />
* 3. Donal Sweeney<br />
* 4. Vlad Lushnikov<br />
* 5. Niklas Lundén ([[User:Ridpojken|Ridpojken]])<br />
<br />
Monday 27th October 19:00<br />
* 1. [[User:JamesGeddes|JamesGeddes]] ([[User talk:JamesGeddes|talk]]) 13:09, 27 October 2014 (UTC)<br />
* 2. Angie Stodard<br />
* 3.<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5.<br />
<br />
Sunday 26th October 17:00<br />
* 1. Neil Bennett<br />
* 2. Heather Sullivan<br />
* 3. Christoph Sele<br />
* 4. Antonio Fontaina<br />
* 5. Chris Ward<br />
<br />
Saturday 25th October 18:30<br />
* 1. Matt<br />
* 2. Tom Chambers<br />
* 3. John Jordan<br />
* 4. Ian Henderson<br />
* 5. [[User:MatStace|Mat Stace]]<br />
<br />
Monday 9th June 20:00<br />
* 1. James Stokell<br />
* 2. Enrique Santos<br />
* 3. Leonardo Zangrando<br />
* 4. Cristina Ottonello<br />
* 5. Dale wetton<br />
<br />
Monday 9th June 19:00<br />
* 1. Chris Roberts<br />
* 2. John Ginger<br />
* 3. --[[User:Yvanj|Yvanj]] ([[User talk:Yvanj|talk]]) 12:19, 8 June 2014 (UTC)<br />
* 4. Miguel Ricciolini<br />
* 5. Joe Poser<br />
<br />
Monday 26th May 18:00<br />
* 1. [[User:Mattg | mattg]]<br />
* 2. Laurie B<br />
* 3.<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Monday 5th May 14:00.<br />
* 1. Salman Aljammaz<br />
* 2. Meindi Zahiri<br />
* 3. Patrick Dent<br />
* 4. Monica<br />
* 5. Federico Cappelli<br />
* 6. Neil Bennett<br />
<br />
Monday 5th May 16:00.<br />
* 1. Miguel Ricciolini<br />
* 2. Daniel Steen<br />
* 3. Lucia N<br />
* 4. Alex Macklen<br />
* 5. [[User:Toria Meows|Toria]]<br />
* 6. Sajan and Sandile<br />
<br />
Wednesday 5th March 20:00.<br />
* 1. Laura Pedroni<br />
* 2. Yvanj (talk) 15:00, 6 March 2014 (UTC)<br />
* 3. SteveW<br />
* 4. <br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Sunday 23rd February 10:00.<br />
* 1. Maria Garrido<br />
* 2. Stephen Lavelle<br />
* 3. Natasha Mason<br />
* 4. Brendan Sleight<br />
* 5. Michael Botha<br />
* 6. Jacko<br />
<br />
Sunday 23rd February 11:00.<br />
* 1. Nandor Nagy<br />
* 2. Dan O'Connor<br />
* 3. Keith Levett<br />
* 4. [[User:Philipmather|Philip Mather]]<br />
* 5. Rob Whitehead<br />
* 6. [[User:Bogglie|Patrick]]<br />
<br />
Sunday 23rd February 14:00.<br />
* 1.<br />
* 2. Dan Reid<br />
* 3. Patricia Quille<br />
* 4. James Vanderslice<br />
* 5. Ilze Zvera<br />
* 6. Rob Halbert 🐺<br />
<br />
Thursday 23rd January 20:30.<br />
<br />
* 1. Aden<br />
* 2. [[User:Jayuk|James Cadman]]<br />
* 3. Jasper<br />
* 4. [[User:JustinClift|JustinClift]]<br />
* 5. Howard<br />
* 6. Mylee Ngo<br />
<br />
Tuesday 10th December 20:00.<br />
<br />
* 1. Martin Prazak<br />
* 2. TheHypnotist<br />
* 3. Bushra<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Tuesday 3rd December 20:00. <br />
* 1. Solexious (talk)<br />
* 2. Miko<br />
* 3. Crypt<br />
* 4. Nevos<br />
* 5. Tom Denham<br />
* 6. Faraz (nanoBorg88)<br />
<br />
Monday 4th November 20:00.<br />
<br />
* 1. Renato Lopes<br />
* 2. Zbigniew Podziewski<br />
* 3.Claire Nyquist<br />
* 4. israel cola<br />
* 5. francis wilson<br />
* 6. Samuel Carlisle (samthetechie)<br />
* 7. Saif Bunni [If someone drops out, I'll be around!]<br />
<br />
Monday 14th October 19:30.<br />
<br />
* 1. Stephen Beckett<br />
* 2. Elliott<br />
* 3. Peter Divos<br />
* 4. TheHypnotist<br />
* 5. Tom Hodder <br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Tuesday 24th September 19:30.<br />
* 1. Tim R (TimRTerrible)<br />
* 2. Alexandre Coninx (Endy)<br />
* 3. Konstantinos Mouzakis<br />
* 4. Peter Turpin (Sci)<br />
* 5. Chris Wilkinson<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Tuesday 17th September 19:30. <br />
<br />
* 1. Rich Maynard<br />
* 2. Alexander Baxevanis<br />
* 3. Lee Howe<br />
* 4.<br />
* 5.<br />
* 6.<br />
<br />
Monday 9th September 19:30. <br />
<br />
* 1. Oni<br />
* 2. Tom Hodder<br />
* 3. Dean Forbes<br />
* 4. Sara Ensor<br />
* 5. Alessandro Zippilli<br />
* 6. Richard Patterson<br />
* 7. Liam Lynch<br />
<br />
Monday 2nd September 20:30. <br />
<br />
* 1. Erica Calogero<br />
* 2. Colin Cooper<br />
* 3. Thomas Greer<br />
* 4. Paddy Duncan<br />
<br />
Tuesday 27th August 19:30. <br />
<br />
* 1. Anthony Evans<br />
* 2. Billy Smith<br />
* 3. Vic Putz<br />
* 4. Trevor Daniel<br />
* 5. John Sinha<br />
* 6. Tonderai Ratisai<br />
<br />
Ian is proposing to train members this Wednesday 21st August at 20:00. Please add your name if interested. <br />
<br />
* 1. Jonathan Shaw<br />
* 2. Ed Rosten<br />
* 3. Marc Barto<br />
* 4. Eugene Nadyrshin<br />
* 5. Hugh Rawlinson<br />
* 6. Ian Henderson<br />
<br />
==Log==<br />
<br />
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nEseZTOxCoulHhAupCNAwZID1enpsu0zbfYBLpPrGVw/edit]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Training]]</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Suppliers&diff=53311Suppliers2019-09-15T14:35:09Z<p>Comedian: re-oriented the listing, and updated some descriptions. Kris wines is also permanently closed</p>
<hr />
<div>In no particular order except for the broad categories, a list of places that sell stuff that is relevant to our interests. Personal experience of these, good or bad, would be useful on the discussion page.<br />
<br />
== Wholesale / reseller / discount accounts ==<br />
<br />
I ([[User:Daveio|daveio]]) have registered (and will maintain) <code>lhsmail.com</code> and hooked it into Zoho's webmail, with the intent of centralising wholesale/reseller/discount accounts under <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>. The intent is to avoid single human points of failure for taking advantage of the discounts. The login details are available for active members by logging into <code>chomsky</code> with your LDAP credentials, and executing <code>cat /home/daveio/wholesale/credentials.txt</code>. Individual reseller account credentials are stored as notes in the Zoho web interface - please add any you already have set up, and if possible change the email address to <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>.<br />
<br />
== London services & workshops ==<br />
<br />
=== Plastics/laser cutting/engraving ===<br />
''Main article: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|LaserCutter]]''<br />
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* [http://www.hamaracrylic.co.uk/ Hamar acrylic] (ask for Terry). "Hamar tend to turn things around in a couple of days. They can do all sorts of complex plastic fabbing as well as simple cutting. Excellent variety of materials in stock." Apparently, they don't have much of what they advertise in stock. Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00. Awesome 'scraps bin' mostly at £1 per piece<br />
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* '''[http://www.modelshop.co.uk/ 4D Model Shop]''' Lasercutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting. "They have a proper shop with racks of sheet material. They also sell the tools and laser cutting services. A quicker way of getting sheet material, but you'll probably have to cut it yourself." Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 (9:30 on Saturday)<br />
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* http://www.trentplastics.co.uk/ various plastic machining (have dealt with them, Levi was very helpful get the order in before 3pm and they'll dispatch it next day, plus if you don't see it on their website call and ask as they have more in stock than is on there). Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00 (16:30 on Friday)<br />
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* [http://www.lasermake.co.uk/ Laser/Make] Well-priced lasercuttig in Finsbury Park/Haringey area<br />
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* [http://www.digits2widgets.com/ Digits2Widgets] 3D printing house in Camden<br />
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* [http://www.dennyplastics.co.uk/ Denny Plastics] 16, Mitre Bridge Industrial Estate, Mitre Way, White City, London W10 6AU, UK<br />
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* <s> [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/ Blueprint model shop] </s> site is down, and their Facebook states it's permanently closed<br />
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=== Other fabbing ===<br />
Not a recommendation, just is just a list of places we've found nearby.<br />
* http://londonsculptureworkshop.org/ non-profit metal and wood workshop in Bermondsey<br />
* http://www.imakr.com/ in Farringdon; a 3D printer shop providing a print-on-demand service. <br />
* http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.trylon.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.razorlab.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.inition.co.uk<br />
* http://cncworkshop.co.uk/ (Tottenham)<br />
* http://www.cutlasercut.com/ (Vauxhall)<br />
* [https://www.turningearth.org/ Turning Earth] Pottery studios in E2 and E10<br />
* [http://machinesroom.org/machines-workspaces Machines Room] Open again in Containerville (near old LHS site)<br />
* https://www.prodpoint.com/<br />
* <s> [https://www.fablabs.io/fablablondon Fablab London City] has a larger Epilog laser. Membership, training etc. also required.</s> gone. Founders started http://www.greenlab.org/<br />
* <s> [http://www.1plus2d.com 1plus2d] just up Kingsland Road -DanC</s> gone?<br />
* <s> http://www.metropolitanworks.org/ </s> Seems to be a japanese lifestyle oriented site<br />
* <s> http://www.getsortedfor.com/ </s> Gone? Site is down<br />
* <s> http://www.spacesaversplus.com/ </s> Gone? Last tweet in 2012 and site is down<br />
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== London retail or trade counter ==<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS]''' has most things, more professional. 4 london trade counters, including one in [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=branchNetwork Bow]<br />
* [http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php Cricklewood Electronics] A real shop, with little drawers of stuff & everything.<br />
* [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components] Sparkfun type stuff. No more will call in Clapham anymore, however. Still UK based but moved out of London. <br />
* [http://wires.co.uk/ Retail site] for the [http://www.scientificwire.com/ Scientific Wire Company] - unusual wire : enamelled, knitted, litz etc.<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout] for some easy Arduino starter kits<br />
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=== Hardware ===<br />
* [https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/local-ebay-deals/ Search ebay for nearby auctions ending soon]<br />
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=clerkenwell+screws&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=screws&hnear=Clerkenwell,+Greater+London&cid=4481038914654128037 Clerkenwell screws] All manner of screws etc. and some tools [http://www.screwfastfix.com/about.html Wholesale Division of Clerkenwell Screws which has product lists]<br />
* [http://www.cmsplc.com/ Networking infrastructure]<br />
* [http://www.onestopsteelshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal Shop] One Stop Metal Shop: Used to be local but now moved out to Essex <br />
* [http://www.nlph.co.uk/ North London Plant Hire] North London Plant Hire, 4-16 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ: Sells 2.5 and 3.2mm welding rods, doesn't sell MIG supplies<br />
* [https://www.machinemart.co.uk/stores/twickenham/ MachineMart] MachineMart sells 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.25mm Clarke welding rods<br />
* [http://www.jameshoyleandson.co.uk/ Iron foundry ] Cambridge Heath <br />
* [http://www.amadeal.co.uk/index.html Amadeal] Parts for minilathe etc. harryuk123 on Ebay<br />
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See also [[Lab_24#Nearby_shops]] or [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200898536345650228090.00047fd4924edd59e78e5&ie=UTF8&ll=51.526261,-0.126686&spn=0.113635,0.301094&z=12 Editable map of material supplies in London] (feel free to add to / change this too).<br />
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=== Art Stuff ===<br />
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* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis Art] is a large warehouse-sized art shop with all kinds of things. Probably not cheapest for things like liquid latex, silicone moulding materials etc but it's there and it's reasonably priced for large sheets of paper, melinex (laserable clear sheet - useful for stencils), higher quality art supplies etc. One thing that caught me out - they have a vast selection of airbrush media but no hardware !<br />
** Atlantis was most recently near Old St and prior to that, various locations around Whitechapel and Brick Lane. Now moved to a bigger space in London Fields. It's a [https://goo.gl/maps/jSqUAe6RD462 whole yard with parking], addressing complaints about the Whitechapel locations.<br />
* [http://www.cassart.co.uk/shops_01.htm Cass Art] nearest branch is probably Islington. The "large" shop in Islington isn't as big as Atlantis. Range is slightly less upmarket than Atlantis as well. Know your prices before going - a lot of it claims to be cheaper than retail but actually isn't cheapest available elsewhere.<br />
* [http://www.cornelissen.com/ Cornelissen & Son] Holborn area. Pretty shop. Stocks some interesting papers, vellum, parchment, etc but take a shopping list with you if you're buying anything other than standard packs of papers as their paper stock is hidden away downstairs. Can be a bit on the pricey side but check out their clearance section for decent priced artists brushes. <br />
* [http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/ London Graphics Centre] Covent Garden area. Useful for obscure graphics things. Prices are a little on the high side but generally they have higher quality materials anyway.<br />
* [http://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/ourshops.aspx Cowling & Wilcox] branches nearest/easiest to get to from the Space would be Shoreditch High Street & Soho. A mix of art supplies and craft supplies. Middle of the road for quality/prices.<br />
* [http://www.falkiners.com/ Shepherds Falkiners] in Victoria. The best selection of retail paper in London, with helpful knowledgeable staff. If you need large quantities, then there are paper selectors from Antalis and GF Smith on the arts & crafts shelves, but for 1-10 sheets or for art tissue/handmade paper, Falkiners is the best place there is.<br />
* [https://www.greatart.co.uk Great Art], Kingsland Road (not far from LHS Cremer St location). <br />
**Warning #1 : they don't carry anything like the website's stock in the shop. <br />
**Warning #2 : website NSFW due to auto-start voiceovers.<br />
* [https://www.bauhaus-shop.de/ Bauhaus-shop] The most amazing art materials shop I've ever been in. Reminds me of Foyle's bookshop in Charing Cross Road, pre-modernisation, though better organised: floor after floor of unexpected treasures. Unfortunately a bit of a trek, as it's in Berlin, but do visit if you're in the area. Or just want to gorge yourself for a week or so.<br />
* [http://www.caplinglass.co.uk/ Caplin Glass] Good source for glass and mirrors at sane prices, according to discussion on the mailing list Jan '19.<br />
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* <s>[http://www.paintworks.biz/index/index.php Paintworks] Nearest to the (former) Space, on Kingsland Road. Don't know anything more about it [[User:Akki14|Akki14]] ([[User talk:Akki14|talk]]) Extremely good for its size, often with good deals on short-dated paint or ink. [[User:Eithin|Eithin]] ([[User talk:Eithin|talk]]) 00:29, 29 October 2013 (UTC) </s> Closed? Link doesn't work<br />
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=== Casting, resins, etc. ===<br />
* [http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ Tiranti], sculptors' tools, materials & studio equipment<br />
* [http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop 4D Model Shop], model making materials<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis]<br />
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=== Fabric and Sewing Materials ===<br />
* [http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/ Dalston Mill Fabrics] On the Ridley road market, close to the center of Hackney.<br />
* [http://yesilikethat.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/fabric-shop-review-ultimate-craft/ Ultimate Craft] Large stock of haberdashery, 149 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0NY<br />
* [http://rollsandrems.com/contact.htm/ Rolls and Rems] Large stock of fabric at reasonable prices, 21 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AN, closes at 5.45pm<br />
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=== Plywood ===<!-- from thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/kpaUGEHQNvU --><br />
* [http://www.creffields.co.uk/ Creffields (Timber & Boards) Ltd], good for sheets of ply<br />
* [http://dwgeneralwood.co.uk/ D W General Wood Machinists Ltd]<br />
* Travis Perkins<br />
* Volund Timber Ltd, for battens<br />
* [https://www.jennortimber.co.uk/products/plywood Jennor Timber], Lockfield Avenue, Enfield EN3 7QL, or 13 Braintree Rd, Ruislip HA4 0EJ. Laser grade birch ply. Not listed on their website, but they do it - it's in their catalogue, and they know their stuff. Give them a call.<br />
* <s> [http://www.catfordtimber.co.uk Catford Timber] </s> Closed in 2017<br />
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== London-based, primarily mail order == <br />
* '''[http://www.earthshineelectronics.com/ Earthshine Electronics]''' Ran by a Hackspace member. Arduinos and other parts (can always be found on hackspace [[IRC]]) Discounts for LHS members on request.<br />
* [http://robosavvy.com/site Robosavvy] Robotics, Sparkfun, Makerbot spares. Popular online forum for humanoid robot enthusiasts (mail order next day delivery)<br />
* [http://www.skpang.co.uk/ skpang] S K Pang - Sparkfun products and other parts<br />
* [http://www.ema-models.co.uk/ E M A Model Supplies] Plastic weld solvent, plastics, casting, tools<br />
*[http://www.smtools.co.uk/ S&M Tools & Hardware] Hand & power tools for model making, engineering, jewellery, DIY, etc.<br />
=== Networking infrastructure ===<br />
* [http://cmsplc.com CMS]<br />
* [http://comms-express.com Comms Express]<br />
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== Mail order ==<br />
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== Various ==<br />
* [http://aliexpress.com/ AliExpress.com] - great for bulk orders from China.<br />
* [http://www.banggood.com/ Banggood] - great for bulk orders from China. Sells like an eBay marketplace. Marginally more reliable and sometimes much faster than AliExpress.<br />
* '''[http://amazon.co.uk/ Amazon]''' (next-day with Russ's Amazon Prime account) - equipment is often cheaper<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com/ TechnoBots] - electronics and some very nice hardware components, gears, pneumatics, chains, pulleys (10% Hackspace Membership discount code available - contact asc/ascen on irc)<br />
*Bolt & Bearing in Enfield. Good prices, excellent range. Unit B5/Valley Link Ind Est/Meridian Way Enfield EN3 4TY Tel: 020 8805 7250<br />
* [http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ Chronos] Engineering supplies, tools etc. - Have showroom in Dunstable (5% discount but some things need to be ordered in first)<br />
* [http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/ Modelfixings] Every type of nut, bolt etc. you can imagine, including very small ones.<br />
* [http://www.fix8.co.uk/ Fix8] Like 'Modelfixings' but more cost-effective for large numbers.<br />
* [http://www.a2a4.co.uk/ A2A4] Stainless fasteners, screws etc.<br />
* [http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk/ Mindsets Online] formerly [http://www.mutr.co.uk MUTR] Various interesting stuff mostly intended for school science labs<br />
* [http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/index.asp Cole Parmer] - chemical equipment<br />
* [http://www.micro-tools.de/ Micro-Tools Europe] - Small tools<br />
* [http://www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk/ BB Engineering Supplies] Wide selection of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical bits. Poly belting.<br />
* [http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/ Beers of Europe, King's Lynn] A truly amazing selection of beer.<br />
* [http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/ RDG Tools] - machine tools and accessories, free postage, generally reasonable prices.<br />
* [http://www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/ GLR Distributors] - metals, steam engines, tools. Geocities-style website.<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Allendale-Stores?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Allendale Stores] I first came across this company at a model engineer's exhibiton, trading as Machine DRO and selling cheap glass scales and display units. They now seem to have branched out into a complete hacker's delight - SMD rework stations, RC data loggers, machine tools, wifi aerials .. all those chinese things at more or less chinese prices, but in Hoddesdon. One to watch.<br />
* [http://www.metprep.co.uk/consumables_grinding.php MetPrep] Supplies hard to find wet/dry sanding belts used in preparing metallurgical samples and what the belt sander was originally used for<br />
* [http://www.camdenmin.co.uk/miscellaneous-c-334.html Camden] Some fairly unusual books (by no means all about steam) <br />
* [http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ Westfield Fasteners] Nuts & bolts<br />
* [http://www.hcl-clamping.co.uk/ HCL Clamping] Fasteners<br />
* [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers HacMan's suppliers list]<br />
*[http://www.collegeengineering.co.uk/ The College Engineering Supply] Primarily a mail order service for model engineers. Materials for casting, sheet metals, tubing, tufnol, etc. <br />
* [http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/PEEKRod Direct Plastics] various plastic supplies including PEEK<br />
* [https://tbspoly.com/product-category/sheet-plastics/ TBS Polycarbonates] range of sheet plastics<br />
* [http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/ Zapp Automation] CNC components - steppers, bearings, ballscrew etc<br />
* [http://www.astromediashop.co.uk/Home.html Astro Media] Educational scientific items<br />
* [http://www.engineersmate.com/ Engineer's Mate] bearings, fixings, all sorts of mechanical bits. also on ebay.<br />
* [http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/index.html Gimson Robotics] nice motors and gearboxes<br />
* [http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/home.php Stationary Engine Parts] (and all sorts of useful tools, belting, gasket, plastigauge ..)<br />
* [http://amtjets.com/ Tiny jet engines]<br />
* [http://makingsociety.com/2013/03/the-worlwide-list-of-open-source-hardware-online-stores/ Everything]<br />
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=== Jewellery, watch & clock repair ===<br />
* [http://www.hswalsh.com/ H S Walsh and Sons Ltd] materials, tools and equipment <br />
* [http://www.cooksongold.com/ Cookson Gold] tools, supplies, art clay, etc.<br />
* [http://www.bellore.co.uk/ Bellore Ltd] tools and supplies<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell]''' has almost everything, more professional. Owns CPC and Newark. Note [http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] are sometimes cheaper than Farnell for the same items<br />
* [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS] has most things, more professional, usually more expensive (especially for small orders).<br />
* '''[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid]''' Usually cheaper than RS or Farnell for run-of-the-mill parts. Website search often sucks - try to get a paper catalogue<br />
* [http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components] Has a pretty large catalog of electronic components, much like Digikey or Mouser<br />
* [http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx Mouser] USA based but free shipping. >£50 Like farnell but often a little cheaper.<br />
* [http://uk.digikey.com/ Digikey] USA based but free shipping >£50. Like Mouser but bigger range, typically a little more expensive<br />
* [http://www.tme.eu/en/ TME.eu] electronic components, cheaper than RS, next day shipping is £5.20.<br />
* [http://www.toby.co.uk/ Toby UK] Specialising in board-board and signal-board connectors. Potential UK supplier of hard-to-find [http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=FTHS-xxR+Series extra long pin headers] as used by the Arduino platform.<br />
* [http://www.northern-connectors.co.uk/index Northern Connectors] Specialist connector distributors. Mainly bulk deals but order threshold is low.<br />
* [http://seeedstudio.com/depot/ Seeed studio] <br />
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun electronics]<br />
* [http://www.linkspritedirect.com/ LinkSprite] Open source electronics, pcDuino, communication modems.<br />
* [https://tindie.com/ Tindie - electronics marketplace] like Etsy<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout Arduino & DIY electronics]<br />
* [http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ Bits Box] - electronic components<br />
* [http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/ Hobby Tronics] Yorkshire based well sorted mail order, sparkfun stuff, their well made own versions and components.<br />
* [http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Indexeng.htm Barend Hendriksen] Holland. Interesting RF parts.<br />
* [http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics] Obsolete IC supplier mail order, can also be found with small parts at radio rallies.<br />
* [http://mark5.co.uk/ mark<sup>5</sup>] Obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components.<br />
* [http://www.mmselectronics.co.uk/ MMS Electronics] - SPI/I<sup>2</sup>C graphic LCDs ([[Media:MMS Electronics Ltd DOG price list Jan 2011.pdf|pricelist]])<br />
* [http://www.megauk.com/products.php Mega Electronics] PCB-making supplies. Their products are also sold by Farnell and Rapid but may be cheaper from Mega.<br />
* [http://modtronicsaustralia.com/ Modtronics Australia] PIC32 Wireless Development Boards. RFM69HW breakout boards and modules.<br />
* [http://www.smtstencil.co.uk/ Smtstencil] Cheap polyester SMT stencils. Quick service.<br />
* [http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill], [http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds], [http://www.led-tech.de/ Led-tech] - A gazillion kinds of LED<br />
* [http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics (China)] Interesting selection of electronic stuff.<br />
* [http://shop.ciseco.co.uk/ Ciseco] Microcontrollers, radio modules, Raspberry Pi expanders<br />
* [http://proto-pic.co.uk Proto-pic] good for soft-circuits stuff and various electronics<br />
* [http://www.taydaelectronics.com/ Tayda Electronics]<br />
* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ ShenZhen2U] Cheap Chinese PCBs - about 3 weeks delivery<br />
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===Metals===<br />
If you are ordering any metal always ask if they can throw in a few off cuts of sheet steel for welding lessons! Delivery costs can be really expensive for some of these suppliers so don't rule out going to somewhere like Metal Supermarket if you can get there.<br />
* http://www.parksidesteel.uk.com/ (Next Day)<br />
* [http://metalsupermarkets.co.uk/park-royal/ MetalSupermarket] Stocks Aluminium, Steel and Bearing Bronze. Retail counter at their warehouse near Acton.they are a walk in service. Delivery isn't their strong point apparently, but well priced if you can go over, open at weekends.<br />
* [http://www.industrialmetal.co.uk/ IMS] Stocks Aluminium and steel<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] Seems to have a good selection and very very good prices (and prices listed on the website!), but watch out for delivery costs.<br />
* [http://www.metals4u.co.uk/ Metals4U] Good selection of metals (including aluminium, steel, brass, etc.) and welding equipment, and reasonably priced. Prices listed online.<br />
* [http://www.doremetals.co.uk/ Doré Metal Services] Relatively cheap and good selection. Have to call/email for quote though.<br />
* [http://www.orionalloys.co.uk/ Orion Alloys] Moderately priced, but the prices aren't listed.<br />
* [http://www.smithmetal.com/ Smiths Metal Centres] Have physical presence in london (N1 4BZ) but very very expensive. Avoid.<br />
* [http://www.nogginend.com/ Noggin End metals]<br />
* [http://www.cpm-emanufacturing.com/index.asp CPM, Birmingham] - no review<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/e-metalstock/ Metal Stock] t: 01977556515 Very helpful & friendly. Good selection & prices.<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal shop], very local! Fairly expensive.<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumrods.co.uk/ Aluminium Brazing Rods]<br />
* [http://www.hindleys.com Hindleys] Stock metals and plastics, and most kinds of tools and consumables, often surprisingly cheap, delivery seems cheap compared to some others on this list as they use normal post.<br />
* [http://www.clickmetal.co.uk ClickMetal] do various bars, shapes<br />
* [https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/ FH Brundle] cheap steel apparently<br />
====Other==== <br />
* Acton: [http://www.hattonmetalcraft.co.uk/metal.htm]<br />
* Near Peckham: [http://www.goodingalum.com/]<br />
* Morden: [http://www.londonmetal.co.uk/Company/Default.htm]<br />
* West Drayton: [http://www.allmetal.co.uk/]<br />
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===Timber===<br />
* M P Building supplies<br />
* [http://www.whittentimber.co.uk/ Whitten Timber]<br />
* [http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/ British Hardwoods]<br />
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/HSS+Hire/@51.5356972,-0.1168472,3a,75y,261.5h,78.14t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D66.513237%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa7b7b680d7b98810!6m1!1e1 Free pallets]: There are usually loads of unusual sized pallets outside the front of Howdens/ HSS hire at the bottom end of the Caledonain Rd.<br />
* <s> [http://www.lwrp.org.uk/ Leaside Wood Recycling Project] </s> down? their site is down, but can't find confirmation if it's still open or not<br />
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== Fabrication ==<br />
* [http://www.cut-tec.co.uk Cut-tec] Laser cutting and engraving metal, wood, and plastic<br />
* [http://www.daysteel.co.uk Charles Day] Laser, Waterjet, Flame, and Plasma cutting, primarily metal oriented<br />
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===Laser Cutter consumables===<br />
See: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|Equipment/LaserCutter - Consumables]]<br />
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===3D printing===<br />
* [http://www.wedo3dprinting.com/ WeDo3dPrinting] (operated by a member of Sheffield hackspace)<br />
* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways] 3D printing company using laser sintering. [[User:Srimech|JimM]] uses them a lot.<br />
* [http://www.imakr.com/ iMakr] iMakr.com 3D printing<br />
* [https://www.prodpoint.com/ Prodpoint] 3D printing<br />
* [https://www.3dhubs.com/ 3D Hubs] 3D printing peer-to-peer service<br />
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===PCBs===<br />
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Although [[homemade PCBs]] have been succesfully made in the hackspace, there are occasions where commercial suppliers are more convenient - where you want larger numbers, or very detailed etching, or the advantages of solder resist, silk screen etc. See [[Guides:PCB_Fabrication]] for a full list<br />
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===Sculptors' supplies===<br />
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Including stone-working tools, casting supplies, clay, plaster, plasticine, resins &c.<br />
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ near Gt Portland St station. Knowlegeable staff, good range, not incredibly cheap though.<br />
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===Beer===<br />
Go to Four Vintners - it's "about 25% cheaper than Majestic" and closer. Don't waste the beer money on the local offie (although they are friendly and helpful).<br />
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<s> [http://www.kriswines.com/ Kris Wines], Camden - Belgian, Bavarian and British beers </s> Permanently closed<br />
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===Meat===<br />
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https://thegingerpig.co.uk/<br />
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== Biohacking ==<br />
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See biohacking [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Biohacking#Suppliers suppliers]<br />
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== Secondhand Tools ==<br />
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If you're looking for second-hand hand tools, the following lists were culled from a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/london-hack-space/a2QQrz3uZuM%5B1-25%5D mailing list post] and other sources. Feel free to add detail if you check any of these places out. <br />
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=== In the London Area ===<br />
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* [http://www.192.com/atoz/business/london-n1/diy-shops/c-demetriou-zingas/fa186e1f0655e5a10750d70a2a7bd954b540111f/comp/ C. Demetriou Zingas] is a DIY shop that sells power tools, timber, paint and piping. They also sell some second hand items. Open hours seem a bit unpredictable, so might be worth calling first. <br />
* Brick lane - theres a small but tardis-like 2nd hand/antique store just off the top of brick lane, on the west side - possibly Bacon Street - in there you will find a massive selection of old and used hand tools. <br />
* [http://workaid.org/ Workaid] has a shop in Chesham. They mostly send tools to developing countries, but also sell a lot of them off on site. These are all refurbished/sharpened, since that's what they do, but they're also always looking for volunteers.<br />
* Peetamber from [http://www.tfsr.org/ Tools For Self-Reliance] comes over to the hackspace around once a month. He's always got a nice selection of older hand-tools, usually of excellent quality. He usually announces on the mailing list when he's coming over.<br />
* There is a guy who's sometimes at [http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/greenwich-market/ Greenwich Market] or [http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/markets.php Spitalfields Market] with old tools<br />
* There are tools second hand, as well as new tools at reduced prices, sold at Nine Elms Sunday Market, Vauxhall, SW8 2LF<br />
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=== By mail order ===<br />
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* [http://www.antiquetools.co.uk/about.php Antique Tools]<br />
* [http://secondhandtools.co.uk/ Second Hand Tools], also have an outlet in the antiques village on the promenade in Lyme Regis.<br />
* [http://www.toolbazaarcatalogue.co.uk/ Tool Bazaar]<br />
*[http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/index.htm Stewart of Reading] Surplus electronic test equipment<br />
*[http://pennyfarthingtools.co.uk Pennyfarthing Tools]<br />
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== Classified ads and junk sales ==<br />
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* [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=11&Itemid=11 engineering machinery] [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=12&Itemid=12 , materials] and [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk small ads]<br />
* [http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm amateur radio rallies] have lots of interesting junk and random components. Rallies have been in decline in recent years, but [http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/ Dunstable Downs] near Luton in May is always worth a trip.<br />
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== More lists ==<br />
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* [http://sejewellery.squarespace.com/stuff-link/ Artists, Jewellers, Metals] and other supplies<br />
* [http://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/PCB_suppliers PCB ] manufacturers<br />
* [http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/components.htm G3SEK's list] (electronics, radio, metalwork)<br />
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== Discounts ==<br />
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Some online sellers offer distributor prices to hackspaces provided a minimum order level is met. <br />
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* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today/ Adafruit]<br />
* [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Dangerous_Prototypes_distributors Dangerous prototypes]<br />
* [http://earthshineelectronics.com Earthshine Electronics] Discount to Hackspace members on request<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com Technobots] 10% Hackspace Members Discount (email asc / ascen)<br />
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If you're interested in aggregating your order to obtain these discounts [[Discounts|please provide details]]<br />
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== Free Samples ==<br />
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Perspex.co.uk: [http://www.perspex.co.uk/documents/technical/Colour-Selector.pdf Colour selector], [http://www.perspex.co.uk/?login/request-samples Sample request]<br />
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Castle Fine Arts Foundry (bronze casting): [http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/index.php free wax] - click green 'free wax' icon top right of page.<br />
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Things we might want [http://www.david-neat.co.uk/teaching/teaching_i/current/gallery03/Recommended%20model-making%20materials.pdf]<br />
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== eBay ==<br />
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I have dealt with these on ebay and received from good to outstanding service from them<br />
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* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Solderman?_rdc=1 the solderman] soldering equipment (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Acuflow?_rdc=1 acuflow] syringes (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/crodnet&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID crodnet] components (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Spiratronics-Electronic-Components?_rdc=1 Spiratronics] components (artag)<br />
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I have dealt with these sellers in the real world (and sometimes also on ebay) and will gladly use them [again].<br />
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* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/pyedpyeman/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 pyedpyeman] surplus radio gear (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/fazerblazer&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID fazerblazer] machinery and manuals (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mishis-Interesting-Bits-and-Bobs?_rdc=1 nezretroussez] components and military radios (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/pcefficientltd?_rdc=1 pcefficient] ex-corporate IT equipment (artag)<br />
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These sellers seem to have particularly interesting and relevant products, but I haven't dealt with them yet.<br />
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* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/cutplot/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 vinyl cutting blades] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MaryPoppinsBag?_rdc=1 John Stevenson from rec.models.engineering] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Geisslerroehren?_rdc=1 gas-filled tubes] (artag)<br />
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== Abroad ==<br />
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* [http://www.tokyohackerspace.org/akihabara/ Tokyo hackspaces's guide to akihabara]<br />
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== Spaces==<br />
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If you need somewhere to hold an event, the hackspace may be suitable. See [[Guides/Planning an event]] for some notes about how to organise an event at the hackspace. If the hackspace is too small, or booked up, or inappropriate in some way, : [[Media:VAN_find_a_venue.pdf|here are some useful suggestions]] (unwieldy pdf).<br />
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[[Category:Suppliers]]</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Suppliers&diff=53310Suppliers2019-09-15T14:24:27Z<p>Comedian: /* Timber */ Leaside Wood Recycling Project seems to be down. MP building supplies had a link to a google plus post, but seems to be operational</p>
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<div>In no particular order except for the broad categories, a list of places that sell stuff that is relevant to our interests. Personal experience of these, good or bad, would be useful on the discussion page.<br />
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== Wholesale / reseller / discount accounts ==<br />
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I ([[User:Daveio|daveio]]) have registered (and will maintain) <code>lhsmail.com</code> and hooked it into Zoho's webmail, with the intent of centralising wholesale/reseller/discount accounts under <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>. The intent is to avoid single human points of failure for taking advantage of the discounts. The login details are available for active members by logging into <code>chomsky</code> with your LDAP credentials, and executing <code>cat /home/daveio/wholesale/credentials.txt</code>. Individual reseller account credentials are stored as notes in the Zoho web interface - please add any you already have set up, and if possible change the email address to <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>.<br />
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== London services & workshops ==<br />
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=== Plastics/laser cutting/engraving ===<br />
''Main article: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|LaserCutter]]''<br />
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* [http://www.hamaracrylic.co.uk/ Hamar acrylic] (ask for Terry). "Hamar tend to turn things around in a couple of days. They can do all sorts of complex plastic fabbing as well as simple cutting. Excellent variety of materials in stock." Apparently, they don't have much of what they advertise in stock. Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00. Awesome 'scraps bin' mostly at £1 per piece<br />
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* '''[http://www.modelshop.co.uk/ 4D Model Shop]''' Lasercutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting. "They have a proper shop with racks of sheet material. They also sell the tools and laser cutting services. A quicker way of getting sheet material, but you'll probably have to cut it yourself." Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 (9:30 on Saturday)<br />
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* http://www.trentplastics.co.uk/ various plastic machining (have dealt with them, Levi was very helpful get the order in before 3pm and they'll dispatch it next day, plus if you don't see it on their website call and ask as they have more in stock than is on there). Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00 (16:30 on Friday)<br />
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* [http://www.lasermake.co.uk/ Laser/Make] Well-priced lasercuttig in Finsbury Park/Haringey area<br />
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* [http://www.digits2widgets.com/ Digits2Widgets] 3D printing house in Camden<br />
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* [http://www.dennyplastics.co.uk/ Denny Plastics] 16, Mitre Bridge Industrial Estate, Mitre Way, White City, London W10 6AU, UK<br />
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* <s> [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/ Blueprint model shop] </s> site is down, and their Facebook states it's permanently closed<br />
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=== Other fabbing ===<br />
Not a recommendation, just is just a list of places we've found nearby.<br />
* http://londonsculptureworkshop.org/ non-profit metal and wood workshop in Bermondsey<br />
* http://www.imakr.com/ in Farringdon; a 3D printer shop providing a print-on-demand service. <br />
* http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.trylon.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.razorlab.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.inition.co.uk<br />
* http://cncworkshop.co.uk/ (Tottenham)<br />
* http://www.cutlasercut.com/ (Vauxhall)<br />
* [https://www.turningearth.org/ Turning Earth] Pottery studios in E2 and E10<br />
* [http://machinesroom.org/machines-workspaces Machines Room] Open again in Containerville (near old LHS site)<br />
* https://www.prodpoint.com/<br />
* <s> [https://www.fablabs.io/fablablondon Fablab London City] has a larger Epilog laser. Membership, training etc. also required.</s> gone. Founders started http://www.greenlab.org/<br />
* <s> [http://www.1plus2d.com 1plus2d] just up Kingsland Road -DanC</s> gone?<br />
* <s> http://www.metropolitanworks.org/ </s> Seems to be a japanese lifestyle oriented site<br />
* <s> http://www.getsortedfor.com/ </s> Gone? Site is down<br />
* <s> http://www.spacesaversplus.com/ </s> Gone? Last tweet in 2012 and site is down<br />
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== London retail or trade counter ==<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS]''' has most things, more professional. 4 london trade counters, including one in [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=branchNetwork Bow]<br />
* [http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php Cricklewood Electronics] A real shop, with little drawers of stuff & everything.<br />
* [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components] Sparkfun type stuff. No more will call in Clapham anymore, however. Still UK based but moved out of London. <br />
* [http://wires.co.uk/ Retail site] for the [http://www.scientificwire.com/ Scientific Wire Company] - unusual wire : enamelled, knitted, litz etc.<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout] for some easy Arduino starter kits<br />
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=== Hardware ===<br />
* [https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/local-ebay-deals/ Search ebay for nearby auctions ending soon]<br />
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=clerkenwell+screws&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=screws&hnear=Clerkenwell,+Greater+London&cid=4481038914654128037 Clerkenwell screws] All manner of screws etc. and some tools [http://www.screwfastfix.com/about.html Wholesale Division of Clerkenwell Screws which has product lists]<br />
* [http://www.cmsplc.com/ Networking infrastructure]<br />
* [http://www.onestopsteelshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal Shop] One Stop Metal Shop: Used to be local but now moved out to Essex <br />
* [http://www.nlph.co.uk/ North London Plant Hire] North London Plant Hire, 4-16 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ: Sells 2.5 and 3.2mm welding rods, doesn't sell MIG supplies<br />
* [https://www.machinemart.co.uk/stores/twickenham/ MachineMart] MachineMart sells 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.25mm Clarke welding rods<br />
* [http://www.jameshoyleandson.co.uk/ Iron foundry ] Cambridge Heath <br />
* [http://www.amadeal.co.uk/index.html Amadeal] Parts for minilathe etc. harryuk123 on Ebay<br />
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See also [[Lab_24#Nearby_shops]] or [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200898536345650228090.00047fd4924edd59e78e5&ie=UTF8&ll=51.526261,-0.126686&spn=0.113635,0.301094&z=12 Editable map of material supplies in London] (feel free to add to / change this too).<br />
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=== Art Stuff ===<br />
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* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis Art] is a large warehouse-sized art shop with all kinds of things. Probably not cheapest for things like liquid latex, silicone moulding materials etc but it's there and it's reasonably priced for large sheets of paper, melinex (laserable clear sheet - useful for stencils), higher quality art supplies etc. One thing that caught me out - they have a vast selection of airbrush media but no hardware !<br />
** Atlantis was most recently near Old St and prior to that, various locations around Whitechapel and Brick Lane. Now moved to a bigger space in London Fields. It's a [https://goo.gl/maps/jSqUAe6RD462 whole yard with parking], addressing complaints about the Whitechapel locations.<br />
* [http://www.cassart.co.uk/shops_01.htm Cass Art] nearest branch is probably Islington. The "large" shop in Islington isn't as big as Atlantis. Range is slightly less upmarket than Atlantis as well. Know your prices before going - a lot of it claims to be cheaper than retail but actually isn't cheapest available elsewhere.<br />
* [http://www.cornelissen.com/ Cornelissen & Son] Holborn area. Pretty shop. Stocks some interesting papers, vellum, parchment, etc but take a shopping list with you if you're buying anything other than standard packs of papers as their paper stock is hidden away downstairs. Can be a bit on the pricey side but check out their clearance section for decent priced artists brushes. <br />
* [http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/ London Graphics Centre] Covent Garden area. Useful for obscure graphics things. Prices are a little on the high side but generally they have higher quality materials anyway.<br />
* [http://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/ourshops.aspx Cowling & Wilcox] branches nearest/easiest to get to from the Space would be Shoreditch High Street & Soho. A mix of art supplies and craft supplies. Middle of the road for quality/prices.<br />
* [http://www.falkiners.com/ Shepherds Falkiners] in Victoria. The best selection of retail paper in London, with helpful knowledgeable staff. If you need large quantities, then there are paper selectors from Antalis and GF Smith on the arts & crafts shelves, but for 1-10 sheets or for art tissue/handmade paper, Falkiners is the best place there is.<br />
* [https://www.greatart.co.uk Great Art], Kingsland Road (not far from LHS Cremer St location). <br />
**Warning #1 : they don't carry anything like the website's stock in the shop. <br />
**Warning #2 : website NSFW due to auto-start voiceovers.<br />
* [https://www.bauhaus-shop.de/ Bauhaus-shop] The most amazing art materials shop I've ever been in. Reminds me of Foyle's bookshop in Charing Cross Road, pre-modernisation, though better organised: floor after floor of unexpected treasures. Unfortunately a bit of a trek, as it's in Berlin, but do visit if you're in the area. Or just want to gorge yourself for a week or so.<br />
* [http://www.caplinglass.co.uk/ Caplin Glass] Good source for glass and mirrors at sane prices, according to discussion on the mailing list Jan '19.<br />
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* <s>[http://www.paintworks.biz/index/index.php Paintworks] Nearest to the (former) Space, on Kingsland Road. Don't know anything more about it [[User:Akki14|Akki14]] ([[User talk:Akki14|talk]]) Extremely good for its size, often with good deals on short-dated paint or ink. [[User:Eithin|Eithin]] ([[User talk:Eithin|talk]]) 00:29, 29 October 2013 (UTC) </s> Closed? Link doesn't work<br />
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=== Casting, resins, etc. ===<br />
* [http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ Tiranti], sculptors' tools, materials & studio equipment<br />
* [http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop 4D Model Shop], model making materials<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis]<br />
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=== Fabric and Sewing Materials ===<br />
* [http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/ Dalston Mill Fabrics] On the Ridley road market, close to the center of Hackney.<br />
* [http://yesilikethat.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/fabric-shop-review-ultimate-craft/ Ultimate Craft] Large stock of haberdashery, 149 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0NY<br />
* [http://rollsandrems.com/contact.htm/ Rolls and Rems] Large stock of fabric at reasonable prices, 21 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AN, closes at 5.45pm<br />
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=== Plywood ===<!-- from thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/kpaUGEHQNvU --><br />
* [http://www.creffields.co.uk/ Creffields (Timber & Boards) Ltd], good for sheets of ply<br />
* [http://dwgeneralwood.co.uk/ D W General Wood Machinists Ltd]<br />
* Travis Perkins<br />
* Volund Timber Ltd, for battens<br />
* [https://www.jennortimber.co.uk/products/plywood Jennor Timber], Lockfield Avenue, Enfield EN3 7QL, or 13 Braintree Rd, Ruislip HA4 0EJ. Laser grade birch ply. Not listed on their website, but they do it - it's in their catalogue, and they know their stuff. Give them a call.<br />
* <s> [http://www.catfordtimber.co.uk Catford Timber] </s> Closed in 2017<br />
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== London-based, primarily mail order == <br />
* '''[http://www.earthshineelectronics.com/ Earthshine Electronics]''' Ran by a Hackspace member. Arduinos and other parts (can always be found on hackspace [[IRC]]) Discounts for LHS members on request.<br />
* [http://robosavvy.com/site Robosavvy] Robotics, Sparkfun, Makerbot spares. Popular online forum for humanoid robot enthusiasts (mail order next day delivery)<br />
* [http://www.skpang.co.uk/ skpang] S K Pang - Sparkfun products and other parts<br />
* [http://www.ema-models.co.uk/ E M A Model Supplies] Plastic weld solvent, plastics, casting, tools<br />
*[http://www.smtools.co.uk/ S&M Tools & Hardware] Hand & power tools for model making, engineering, jewellery, DIY, etc.<br />
=== Networking infrastructure ===<br />
* [http://cmsplc.com CMS]<br />
* [http://comms-express.com Comms Express]<br />
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== Mail order ==<br />
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== Various ==<br />
* [http://aliexpress.com/ AliExpress.com] - great for bulk orders from China.<br />
* [http://www.banggood.com/ Banggood] - great for bulk orders from China. Sells like an eBay marketplace. Marginally more reliable and sometimes much faster than AliExpress.<br />
* '''[http://amazon.co.uk/ Amazon]''' (next-day with Russ's Amazon Prime account) - equipment is often cheaper<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com/ TechnoBots] - electronics and some very nice hardware components, gears, pneumatics, chains, pulleys (10% Hackspace Membership discount code available - contact asc/ascen on irc)<br />
*Bolt & Bearing in Enfield. Good prices, excellent range. Unit B5/Valley Link Ind Est/Meridian Way Enfield EN3 4TY Tel: 020 8805 7250<br />
* [http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ Chronos] Engineering supplies, tools etc. - Have showroom in Dunstable (5% discount but some things need to be ordered in first)<br />
* [http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/ Modelfixings] Every type of nut, bolt etc. you can imagine, including very small ones.<br />
* [http://www.fix8.co.uk/ Fix8] Like 'Modelfixings' but more cost-effective for large numbers.<br />
* [http://www.a2a4.co.uk/ A2A4] Stainless fasteners, screws etc.<br />
* [http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk/ Mindsets Online] formerly [http://www.mutr.co.uk MUTR] Various interesting stuff mostly intended for school science labs<br />
* [http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/index.asp Cole Parmer] - chemical equipment<br />
* [http://www.micro-tools.de/ Micro-Tools Europe] - Small tools<br />
* [http://www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk/ BB Engineering Supplies] Wide selection of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical bits. Poly belting.<br />
* [http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/ Beers of Europe, King's Lynn] A truly amazing selection of beer.<br />
* [http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/ RDG Tools] - machine tools and accessories, free postage, generally reasonable prices.<br />
* [http://www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/ GLR Distributors] - metals, steam engines, tools. Geocities-style website.<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Allendale-Stores?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Allendale Stores] I first came across this company at a model engineer's exhibiton, trading as Machine DRO and selling cheap glass scales and display units. They now seem to have branched out into a complete hacker's delight - SMD rework stations, RC data loggers, machine tools, wifi aerials .. all those chinese things at more or less chinese prices, but in Hoddesdon. One to watch.<br />
* [http://www.metprep.co.uk/consumables_grinding.php MetPrep] Supplies hard to find wet/dry sanding belts used in preparing metallurgical samples and what the belt sander was originally used for<br />
* [http://www.camdenmin.co.uk/miscellaneous-c-334.html Camden] Some fairly unusual books (by no means all about steam) <br />
* [http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ Westfield Fasteners] Nuts & bolts<br />
* [http://www.hcl-clamping.co.uk/ HCL Clamping] Fasteners<br />
* [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers HacMan's suppliers list]<br />
*[http://www.collegeengineering.co.uk/ The College Engineering Supply] Primarily a mail order service for model engineers. Materials for casting, sheet metals, tubing, tufnol, etc. <br />
* [http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/PEEKRod Direct Plastics] various plastic supplies including PEEK<br />
* [https://tbspoly.com/product-category/sheet-plastics/ TBS Polycarbonates] range of sheet plastics<br />
* [http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/ Zapp Automation] CNC components - steppers, bearings, ballscrew etc<br />
* [http://www.astromediashop.co.uk/Home.html Astro Media] Educational scientific items<br />
* [http://www.engineersmate.com/ Engineer's Mate] bearings, fixings, all sorts of mechanical bits. also on ebay.<br />
* [http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/index.html Gimson Robotics] nice motors and gearboxes<br />
* [http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/home.php Stationary Engine Parts] (and all sorts of useful tools, belting, gasket, plastigauge ..)<br />
* [http://amtjets.com/ Tiny jet engines]<br />
* [http://makingsociety.com/2013/03/the-worlwide-list-of-open-source-hardware-online-stores/ Everything]<br />
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=== Jewellery, watch & clock repair ===<br />
* [http://www.hswalsh.com/ H S Walsh and Sons Ltd] materials, tools and equipment <br />
* [http://www.cooksongold.com/ Cookson Gold] tools, supplies, art clay, etc.<br />
* [http://www.bellore.co.uk/ Bellore Ltd] tools and supplies<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell]''' has almost everything, more professional. Owns CPC and Newark. Note [http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] are sometimes cheaper than Farnell for the same items<br />
* [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS] has most things, more professional, usually more expensive (especially for small orders).<br />
* '''[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid]''' Usually cheaper than RS or Farnell for run-of-the-mill parts. Website search often sucks - try to get a paper catalogue<br />
* [http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components] Has a pretty large catalog of electronic components, much like Digikey or Mouser<br />
* [http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx Mouser] USA based but free shipping. >£50 Like farnell but often a little cheaper.<br />
* [http://uk.digikey.com/ Digikey] USA based but free shipping >£50. Like Mouser but bigger range, typically a little more expensive<br />
* [http://www.tme.eu/en/ TME.eu] electronic components, cheaper than RS, next day shipping is £5.20.<br />
* [http://www.toby.co.uk/ Toby UK] Specialising in board-board and signal-board connectors. Potential UK supplier of hard-to-find [http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=FTHS-xxR+Series extra long pin headers] as used by the Arduino platform.<br />
* [http://www.northern-connectors.co.uk/index Northern Connectors] Specialist connector distributors. Mainly bulk deals but order threshold is low.<br />
* [http://seeedstudio.com/depot/ Seeed studio] <br />
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun electronics]<br />
* [http://www.linkspritedirect.com/ LinkSprite] Open source electronics, pcDuino, communication modems.<br />
* [https://tindie.com/ Tindie - electronics marketplace] like Etsy<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout Arduino & DIY electronics]<br />
* [http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ Bits Box] - electronic components<br />
* [http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/ Hobby Tronics] Yorkshire based well sorted mail order, sparkfun stuff, their well made own versions and components.<br />
* [http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Indexeng.htm Barend Hendriksen] Holland. Interesting RF parts.<br />
* [http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics] Obsolete IC supplier mail order, can also be found with small parts at radio rallies.<br />
* [http://mark5.co.uk/ mark<sup>5</sup>] Obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components.<br />
* [http://www.mmselectronics.co.uk/ MMS Electronics] - SPI/I<sup>2</sup>C graphic LCDs ([[Media:MMS Electronics Ltd DOG price list Jan 2011.pdf|pricelist]])<br />
* [http://www.megauk.com/products.php Mega Electronics] PCB-making supplies. Their products are also sold by Farnell and Rapid but may be cheaper from Mega.<br />
* [http://modtronicsaustralia.com/ Modtronics Australia] PIC32 Wireless Development Boards. RFM69HW breakout boards and modules.<br />
* [http://www.smtstencil.co.uk/ Smtstencil] Cheap polyester SMT stencils. Quick service.<br />
* [http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill], [http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds], [http://www.led-tech.de/ Led-tech] - A gazillion kinds of LED<br />
* [http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics (China)] Interesting selection of electronic stuff.<br />
* [http://shop.ciseco.co.uk/ Ciseco] Microcontrollers, radio modules, Raspberry Pi expanders<br />
* [http://proto-pic.co.uk Proto-pic] good for soft-circuits stuff and various electronics<br />
* [http://www.taydaelectronics.com/ Tayda Electronics]<br />
* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ ShenZhen2U] Cheap Chinese PCBs - about 3 weeks delivery<br />
<br />
===Metals===<br />
If you are ordering any metal always ask if they can throw in a few off cuts of sheet steel for welding lessons! Delivery costs can be really expensive for some of these suppliers so don't rule out going to somewhere like Metal Supermarket if you can get there.<br />
* http://www.parksidesteel.uk.com/ (Next Day)<br />
* [http://metalsupermarkets.co.uk/park-royal/ MetalSupermarket] Stocks Aluminium, Steel and Bearing Bronze. Retail counter at their warehouse near Acton.they are a walk in service. Delivery isn't their strong point apparently, but well priced if you can go over, open at weekends.<br />
* [http://www.industrialmetal.co.uk/ IMS] Stocks Aluminium and steel<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] Seems to have a good selection and very very good prices (and prices listed on the website!), but watch out for delivery costs.<br />
* [http://www.metals4u.co.uk/ Metals4U] Good selection of metals (including aluminium, steel, brass, etc.) and welding equipment, and reasonably priced. Prices listed online.<br />
* [http://www.doremetals.co.uk/ Doré Metal Services] Relatively cheap and good selection. Have to call/email for quote though.<br />
* [http://www.orionalloys.co.uk/ Orion Alloys] Moderately priced, but the prices aren't listed.<br />
* [http://www.smithmetal.com/ Smiths Metal Centres] Have physical presence in london (N1 4BZ) but very very expensive. Avoid.<br />
* [http://www.nogginend.com/ Noggin End metals]<br />
* [http://www.cpm-emanufacturing.com/index.asp CPM, Birmingham] - no review<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/e-metalstock/ Metal Stock] t: 01977556515 Very helpful & friendly. Good selection & prices.<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal shop], very local! Fairly expensive.<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumrods.co.uk/ Aluminium Brazing Rods]<br />
* [http://www.hindleys.com Hindleys] Stock metals and plastics, and most kinds of tools and consumables, often surprisingly cheap, delivery seems cheap compared to some others on this list as they use normal post.<br />
* [http://www.clickmetal.co.uk ClickMetal] do various bars, shapes<br />
* [https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/ FH Brundle] cheap steel apparently<br />
====Other==== <br />
* Acton: [http://www.hattonmetalcraft.co.uk/metal.htm]<br />
* Near Peckham: [http://www.goodingalum.com/]<br />
* Morden: [http://www.londonmetal.co.uk/Company/Default.htm]<br />
* West Drayton: [http://www.allmetal.co.uk/]<br />
<br />
===Timber===<br />
* M P Building supplies<br />
* [http://www.whittentimber.co.uk/ Whitten Timber]<br />
* [http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/ British Hardwoods]<br />
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/HSS+Hire/@51.5356972,-0.1168472,3a,75y,261.5h,78.14t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D66.513237%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa7b7b680d7b98810!6m1!1e1 Free pallets]: There are usually loads of unusual sized pallets outside the front of Howdens/ HSS hire at the bottom end of the Caledonain Rd.<br />
* <s> [http://www.lwrp.org.uk/ Leaside Wood Recycling Project] </s> down? their site is down, but can't find confirmation if it's still open or not<br />
<br />
== Fabrication ==<br />
* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways] 3D printing company using laser sintering. [[User:Srimech|JimM]] uses them a lot.<br />
* [http://www.cut-tec.co.uk Cut-tec] 3d metal fabrication<br />
* [http://www.daysteel.co.uk Charles Day] Laser and Waterjet Metal Cutting<br />
* [https://www.3dhubs.com/] 3D printing peer-to-peer service<br />
* [http://www.imakr.com/] iMakr.com 3D printing<br />
<br />
===PCBs===<br />
<br />
Although [[homemade PCBs]] have been succesfully made in the hackspace, there are occasions where commercial suppliers are more convenient - where you want larger numbers, or very detailed etching, or the advantages of solder resist, silk screen etc. See [[Guides:PCB_Fabrication]] for a full list<br />
<br />
===Laser Cutter consumables===<br />
See: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|Equipment/LaserCutter - Consumables]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===3D printers===<br />
[http://www.wedo3dprinting.com/ WeDo3dPrinting] (operated by a member of Sheffield hackspace)<br />
<br />
===Beer===<br />
Go to Four Vintners - it's "about 25% cheaper than Majestic" and closer. Don't waste the beer money on the local offie (although they are friendly and helpful).<br />
<br />
[http://www.kriswines.com/ Kris Wines], Camden - Belgian, Bavarian and British beers<br />
<br />
===Meat===<br />
<br />
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/london/hackney/<br />
<br />
===Sculptors' supplies===<br />
<br />
Including stone-working tools, casting supplies, clay, plaster, plasticine, resins &c.<br />
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ near Gt Portland St station. Knowlegeable staff, good range, not incredibly cheap though.<br />
<br />
== Biohacking ==<br />
<br />
See biohacking [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Biohacking#Suppliers suppliers]<br />
<br />
== Secondhand Tools ==<br />
<br />
If you're looking for second-hand hand tools, the following lists were culled from a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/london-hack-space/a2QQrz3uZuM%5B1-25%5D mailing list post] and other sources. Feel free to add detail if you check any of these places out. <br />
<br />
=== In the London Area ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.192.com/atoz/business/london-n1/diy-shops/c-demetriou-zingas/fa186e1f0655e5a10750d70a2a7bd954b540111f/comp/ C. Demetriou Zingas] is a DIY shop that sells power tools, timber, paint and piping. They also sell some second hand items. Open hours seem a bit unpredictable, so might be worth calling first. <br />
* Brick lane - theres a small but tardis-like 2nd hand/antique store just off the top of brick lane, on the west side - possibly Bacon Street - in there you will find a massive selection of old and used hand tools. <br />
* [http://workaid.org/ Workaid] has a shop in Chesham. They mostly send tools to developing countries, but also sell a lot of them off on site. These are all refurbished/sharpened, since that's what they do, but they're also always looking for volunteers.<br />
* Peetamber from [http://www.tfsr.org/ Tools For Self-Reliance] comes over to the hackspace around once a month. He's always got a nice selection of older hand-tools, usually of excellent quality. He usually announces on the mailing list when he's coming over.<br />
* There is a guy who's sometimes at [http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/greenwich-market/ Greenwich Market] or [http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/markets.php Spitalfields Market] with old tools<br />
* There are tools second hand, as well as new tools at reduced prices, sold at Nine Elms Sunday Market, Vauxhall, SW8 2LF<br />
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=== By mail order ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.antiquetools.co.uk/about.php Antique Tools]<br />
* [http://secondhandtools.co.uk/ Second Hand Tools], also have an outlet in the antiques village on the promenade in Lyme Regis.<br />
* [http://www.toolbazaarcatalogue.co.uk/ Tool Bazaar]<br />
*[http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/index.htm Stewart of Reading] Surplus electronic test equipment<br />
*[http://pennyfarthingtools.co.uk Pennyfarthing Tools]<br />
<br />
== Classified ads and junk sales ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=11&Itemid=11 engineering machinery] [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=12&Itemid=12 , materials] and [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk small ads]<br />
* [http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm amateur radio rallies] have lots of interesting junk and random components. Rallies have been in decline in recent years, but [http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/ Dunstable Downs] near Luton in May is always worth a trip.<br />
<br />
== More lists ==<br />
<br />
* [http://sejewellery.squarespace.com/stuff-link/ Artists, Jewellers, Metals] and other supplies<br />
* [http://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/PCB_suppliers PCB ] manufacturers<br />
* [http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/components.htm G3SEK's list] (electronics, radio, metalwork)<br />
<br />
== Discounts ==<br />
<br />
Some online sellers offer distributor prices to hackspaces provided a minimum order level is met. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today/ Adafruit]<br />
* [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Dangerous_Prototypes_distributors Dangerous prototypes]<br />
* [http://earthshineelectronics.com Earthshine Electronics] Discount to Hackspace members on request<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com Technobots] 10% Hackspace Members Discount (email asc / ascen)<br />
<br />
If you're interested in aggregating your order to obtain these discounts [[Discounts|please provide details]]<br />
<br />
== Free Samples ==<br />
<br />
Perspex.co.uk: [http://www.perspex.co.uk/documents/technical/Colour-Selector.pdf Colour selector], [http://www.perspex.co.uk/?login/request-samples Sample request]<br />
<br />
Castle Fine Arts Foundry (bronze casting): [http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/index.php free wax] - click green 'free wax' icon top right of page.<br />
<br />
Things we might want [http://www.david-neat.co.uk/teaching/teaching_i/current/gallery03/Recommended%20model-making%20materials.pdf]<br />
<br />
== eBay ==<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these on ebay and received from good to outstanding service from them<br />
<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Solderman?_rdc=1 the solderman] soldering equipment (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Acuflow?_rdc=1 acuflow] syringes (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/crodnet&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID crodnet] components (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Spiratronics-Electronic-Components?_rdc=1 Spiratronics] components (artag)<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these sellers in the real world (and sometimes also on ebay) and will gladly use them [again].<br />
<br />
* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/pyedpyeman/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 pyedpyeman] surplus radio gear (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/fazerblazer&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID fazerblazer] machinery and manuals (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mishis-Interesting-Bits-and-Bobs?_rdc=1 nezretroussez] components and military radios (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/pcefficientltd?_rdc=1 pcefficient] ex-corporate IT equipment (artag)<br />
<br />
These sellers seem to have particularly interesting and relevant products, but I haven't dealt with them yet.<br />
<br />
* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/cutplot/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 vinyl cutting blades] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MaryPoppinsBag?_rdc=1 John Stevenson from rec.models.engineering] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Geisslerroehren?_rdc=1 gas-filled tubes] (artag)<br />
<br />
== Abroad ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.tokyohackerspace.org/akihabara/ Tokyo hackspaces's guide to akihabara]<br />
<br />
== Spaces==<br />
<br />
If you need somewhere to hold an event, the hackspace may be suitable. See [[Guides/Planning an event]] for some notes about how to organise an event at the hackspace. If the hackspace is too small, or booked up, or inappropriate in some way, : [[Media:VAN_find_a_venue.pdf|here are some useful suggestions]] (unwieldy pdf).<br />
<br />
[[Category:Suppliers]]</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Suppliers&diff=53309Suppliers2019-09-15T14:18:31Z<p>Comedian: Catford Timber] Closed in 2017</p>
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<div>In no particular order except for the broad categories, a list of places that sell stuff that is relevant to our interests. Personal experience of these, good or bad, would be useful on the discussion page.<br />
<br />
== Wholesale / reseller / discount accounts ==<br />
<br />
I ([[User:Daveio|daveio]]) have registered (and will maintain) <code>lhsmail.com</code> and hooked it into Zoho's webmail, with the intent of centralising wholesale/reseller/discount accounts under <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>. The intent is to avoid single human points of failure for taking advantage of the discounts. The login details are available for active members by logging into <code>chomsky</code> with your LDAP credentials, and executing <code>cat /home/daveio/wholesale/credentials.txt</code>. Individual reseller account credentials are stored as notes in the Zoho web interface - please add any you already have set up, and if possible change the email address to <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>.<br />
<br />
== London services & workshops ==<br />
<br />
=== Plastics/laser cutting/engraving ===<br />
''Main article: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|LaserCutter]]''<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hamaracrylic.co.uk/ Hamar acrylic] (ask for Terry). "Hamar tend to turn things around in a couple of days. They can do all sorts of complex plastic fabbing as well as simple cutting. Excellent variety of materials in stock." Apparently, they don't have much of what they advertise in stock. Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00. Awesome 'scraps bin' mostly at £1 per piece<br />
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* '''[http://www.modelshop.co.uk/ 4D Model Shop]''' Lasercutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting. "They have a proper shop with racks of sheet material. They also sell the tools and laser cutting services. A quicker way of getting sheet material, but you'll probably have to cut it yourself." Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 (9:30 on Saturday)<br />
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* http://www.trentplastics.co.uk/ various plastic machining (have dealt with them, Levi was very helpful get the order in before 3pm and they'll dispatch it next day, plus if you don't see it on their website call and ask as they have more in stock than is on there). Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00 (16:30 on Friday)<br />
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* [http://www.lasermake.co.uk/ Laser/Make] Well-priced lasercuttig in Finsbury Park/Haringey area<br />
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* [http://www.digits2widgets.com/ Digits2Widgets] 3D printing house in Camden<br />
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* [http://www.dennyplastics.co.uk/ Denny Plastics] 16, Mitre Bridge Industrial Estate, Mitre Way, White City, London W10 6AU, UK<br />
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* <s> [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/ Blueprint model shop] </s> site is down, and their Facebook states it's permanently closed<br />
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=== Other fabbing ===<br />
Not a recommendation, just is just a list of places we've found nearby.<br />
* http://londonsculptureworkshop.org/ non-profit metal and wood workshop in Bermondsey<br />
* http://www.imakr.com/ in Farringdon; a 3D printer shop providing a print-on-demand service. <br />
* http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.trylon.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.razorlab.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.inition.co.uk<br />
* http://cncworkshop.co.uk/ (Tottenham)<br />
* http://www.cutlasercut.com/ (Vauxhall)<br />
* [https://www.turningearth.org/ Turning Earth] Pottery studios in E2 and E10<br />
* [http://machinesroom.org/machines-workspaces Machines Room] Open again in Containerville (near old LHS site)<br />
* https://www.prodpoint.com/<br />
* <s> [https://www.fablabs.io/fablablondon Fablab London City] has a larger Epilog laser. Membership, training etc. also required.</s> gone. Founders started http://www.greenlab.org/<br />
* <s> [http://www.1plus2d.com 1plus2d] just up Kingsland Road -DanC</s> gone?<br />
* <s> http://www.metropolitanworks.org/ </s> Seems to be a japanese lifestyle oriented site<br />
* <s> http://www.getsortedfor.com/ </s> Gone? Site is down<br />
* <s> http://www.spacesaversplus.com/ </s> Gone? Last tweet in 2012 and site is down<br />
<br />
== London retail or trade counter ==<br />
<br />
=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS]''' has most things, more professional. 4 london trade counters, including one in [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=branchNetwork Bow]<br />
* [http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php Cricklewood Electronics] A real shop, with little drawers of stuff & everything.<br />
* [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components] Sparkfun type stuff. No more will call in Clapham anymore, however. Still UK based but moved out of London. <br />
* [http://wires.co.uk/ Retail site] for the [http://www.scientificwire.com/ Scientific Wire Company] - unusual wire : enamelled, knitted, litz etc.<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout] for some easy Arduino starter kits<br />
<br />
=== Hardware ===<br />
* [https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/local-ebay-deals/ Search ebay for nearby auctions ending soon]<br />
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=clerkenwell+screws&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=screws&hnear=Clerkenwell,+Greater+London&cid=4481038914654128037 Clerkenwell screws] All manner of screws etc. and some tools [http://www.screwfastfix.com/about.html Wholesale Division of Clerkenwell Screws which has product lists]<br />
* [http://www.cmsplc.com/ Networking infrastructure]<br />
* [http://www.onestopsteelshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal Shop] One Stop Metal Shop: Used to be local but now moved out to Essex <br />
* [http://www.nlph.co.uk/ North London Plant Hire] North London Plant Hire, 4-16 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ: Sells 2.5 and 3.2mm welding rods, doesn't sell MIG supplies<br />
* [https://www.machinemart.co.uk/stores/twickenham/ MachineMart] MachineMart sells 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.25mm Clarke welding rods<br />
* [http://www.jameshoyleandson.co.uk/ Iron foundry ] Cambridge Heath <br />
* [http://www.amadeal.co.uk/index.html Amadeal] Parts for minilathe etc. harryuk123 on Ebay<br />
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<br />
See also [[Lab_24#Nearby_shops]] or [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200898536345650228090.00047fd4924edd59e78e5&ie=UTF8&ll=51.526261,-0.126686&spn=0.113635,0.301094&z=12 Editable map of material supplies in London] (feel free to add to / change this too).<br />
<br />
=== Art Stuff ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis Art] is a large warehouse-sized art shop with all kinds of things. Probably not cheapest for things like liquid latex, silicone moulding materials etc but it's there and it's reasonably priced for large sheets of paper, melinex (laserable clear sheet - useful for stencils), higher quality art supplies etc. One thing that caught me out - they have a vast selection of airbrush media but no hardware !<br />
** Atlantis was most recently near Old St and prior to that, various locations around Whitechapel and Brick Lane. Now moved to a bigger space in London Fields. It's a [https://goo.gl/maps/jSqUAe6RD462 whole yard with parking], addressing complaints about the Whitechapel locations.<br />
* [http://www.cassart.co.uk/shops_01.htm Cass Art] nearest branch is probably Islington. The "large" shop in Islington isn't as big as Atlantis. Range is slightly less upmarket than Atlantis as well. Know your prices before going - a lot of it claims to be cheaper than retail but actually isn't cheapest available elsewhere.<br />
* [http://www.cornelissen.com/ Cornelissen & Son] Holborn area. Pretty shop. Stocks some interesting papers, vellum, parchment, etc but take a shopping list with you if you're buying anything other than standard packs of papers as their paper stock is hidden away downstairs. Can be a bit on the pricey side but check out their clearance section for decent priced artists brushes. <br />
* [http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/ London Graphics Centre] Covent Garden area. Useful for obscure graphics things. Prices are a little on the high side but generally they have higher quality materials anyway.<br />
* [http://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/ourshops.aspx Cowling & Wilcox] branches nearest/easiest to get to from the Space would be Shoreditch High Street & Soho. A mix of art supplies and craft supplies. Middle of the road for quality/prices.<br />
* [http://www.falkiners.com/ Shepherds Falkiners] in Victoria. The best selection of retail paper in London, with helpful knowledgeable staff. If you need large quantities, then there are paper selectors from Antalis and GF Smith on the arts & crafts shelves, but for 1-10 sheets or for art tissue/handmade paper, Falkiners is the best place there is.<br />
* [https://www.greatart.co.uk Great Art], Kingsland Road (not far from LHS Cremer St location). <br />
**Warning #1 : they don't carry anything like the website's stock in the shop. <br />
**Warning #2 : website NSFW due to auto-start voiceovers.<br />
* [https://www.bauhaus-shop.de/ Bauhaus-shop] The most amazing art materials shop I've ever been in. Reminds me of Foyle's bookshop in Charing Cross Road, pre-modernisation, though better organised: floor after floor of unexpected treasures. Unfortunately a bit of a trek, as it's in Berlin, but do visit if you're in the area. Or just want to gorge yourself for a week or so.<br />
* [http://www.caplinglass.co.uk/ Caplin Glass] Good source for glass and mirrors at sane prices, according to discussion on the mailing list Jan '19.<br />
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* <s>[http://www.paintworks.biz/index/index.php Paintworks] Nearest to the (former) Space, on Kingsland Road. Don't know anything more about it [[User:Akki14|Akki14]] ([[User talk:Akki14|talk]]) Extremely good for its size, often with good deals on short-dated paint or ink. [[User:Eithin|Eithin]] ([[User talk:Eithin|talk]]) 00:29, 29 October 2013 (UTC) </s> Closed? Link doesn't work<br />
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=== Casting, resins, etc. ===<br />
* [http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ Tiranti], sculptors' tools, materials & studio equipment<br />
* [http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop 4D Model Shop], model making materials<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis]<br />
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=== Fabric and Sewing Materials ===<br />
* [http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/ Dalston Mill Fabrics] On the Ridley road market, close to the center of Hackney.<br />
* [http://yesilikethat.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/fabric-shop-review-ultimate-craft/ Ultimate Craft] Large stock of haberdashery, 149 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0NY<br />
* [http://rollsandrems.com/contact.htm/ Rolls and Rems] Large stock of fabric at reasonable prices, 21 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AN, closes at 5.45pm<br />
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=== Plywood ===<!-- from thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/kpaUGEHQNvU --><br />
* [http://www.creffields.co.uk/ Creffields (Timber & Boards) Ltd], good for sheets of ply<br />
* [http://dwgeneralwood.co.uk/ D W General Wood Machinists Ltd]<br />
* Travis Perkins<br />
* Volund Timber Ltd, for battens<br />
* [https://www.jennortimber.co.uk/products/plywood Jennor Timber], Lockfield Avenue, Enfield EN3 7QL, or 13 Braintree Rd, Ruislip HA4 0EJ. Laser grade birch ply. Not listed on their website, but they do it - it's in their catalogue, and they know their stuff. Give them a call.<br />
* <s> [http://www.catfordtimber.co.uk Catford Timber] </s> Closed in 2017<br />
<br />
== London-based, primarily mail order == <br />
* '''[http://www.earthshineelectronics.com/ Earthshine Electronics]''' Ran by a Hackspace member. Arduinos and other parts (can always be found on hackspace [[IRC]]) Discounts for LHS members on request.<br />
* [http://robosavvy.com/site Robosavvy] Robotics, Sparkfun, Makerbot spares. Popular online forum for humanoid robot enthusiasts (mail order next day delivery)<br />
* [http://www.skpang.co.uk/ skpang] S K Pang - Sparkfun products and other parts<br />
* [http://www.ema-models.co.uk/ E M A Model Supplies] Plastic weld solvent, plastics, casting, tools<br />
*[http://www.smtools.co.uk/ S&M Tools & Hardware] Hand & power tools for model making, engineering, jewellery, DIY, etc.<br />
=== Networking infrastructure ===<br />
* [http://cmsplc.com CMS]<br />
* [http://comms-express.com Comms Express]<br />
<br />
== Mail order ==<br />
<br />
== Various ==<br />
* [http://aliexpress.com/ AliExpress.com] - great for bulk orders from China.<br />
* [http://www.banggood.com/ Banggood] - great for bulk orders from China. Sells like an eBay marketplace. Marginally more reliable and sometimes much faster than AliExpress.<br />
* '''[http://amazon.co.uk/ Amazon]''' (next-day with Russ's Amazon Prime account) - equipment is often cheaper<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com/ TechnoBots] - electronics and some very nice hardware components, gears, pneumatics, chains, pulleys (10% Hackspace Membership discount code available - contact asc/ascen on irc)<br />
*Bolt & Bearing in Enfield. Good prices, excellent range. Unit B5/Valley Link Ind Est/Meridian Way Enfield EN3 4TY Tel: 020 8805 7250<br />
* [http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ Chronos] Engineering supplies, tools etc. - Have showroom in Dunstable (5% discount but some things need to be ordered in first)<br />
* [http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/ Modelfixings] Every type of nut, bolt etc. you can imagine, including very small ones.<br />
* [http://www.fix8.co.uk/ Fix8] Like 'Modelfixings' but more cost-effective for large numbers.<br />
* [http://www.a2a4.co.uk/ A2A4] Stainless fasteners, screws etc.<br />
* [http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk/ Mindsets Online] formerly [http://www.mutr.co.uk MUTR] Various interesting stuff mostly intended for school science labs<br />
* [http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/index.asp Cole Parmer] - chemical equipment<br />
* [http://www.micro-tools.de/ Micro-Tools Europe] - Small tools<br />
* [http://www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk/ BB Engineering Supplies] Wide selection of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical bits. Poly belting.<br />
* [http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/ Beers of Europe, King's Lynn] A truly amazing selection of beer.<br />
* [http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/ RDG Tools] - machine tools and accessories, free postage, generally reasonable prices.<br />
* [http://www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/ GLR Distributors] - metals, steam engines, tools. Geocities-style website.<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Allendale-Stores?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Allendale Stores] I first came across this company at a model engineer's exhibiton, trading as Machine DRO and selling cheap glass scales and display units. They now seem to have branched out into a complete hacker's delight - SMD rework stations, RC data loggers, machine tools, wifi aerials .. all those chinese things at more or less chinese prices, but in Hoddesdon. One to watch.<br />
* [http://www.metprep.co.uk/consumables_grinding.php MetPrep] Supplies hard to find wet/dry sanding belts used in preparing metallurgical samples and what the belt sander was originally used for<br />
* [http://www.camdenmin.co.uk/miscellaneous-c-334.html Camden] Some fairly unusual books (by no means all about steam) <br />
* [http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ Westfield Fasteners] Nuts & bolts<br />
* [http://www.hcl-clamping.co.uk/ HCL Clamping] Fasteners<br />
* [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers HacMan's suppliers list]<br />
*[http://www.collegeengineering.co.uk/ The College Engineering Supply] Primarily a mail order service for model engineers. Materials for casting, sheet metals, tubing, tufnol, etc. <br />
* [http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/PEEKRod Direct Plastics] various plastic supplies including PEEK<br />
* [https://tbspoly.com/product-category/sheet-plastics/ TBS Polycarbonates] range of sheet plastics<br />
* [http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/ Zapp Automation] CNC components - steppers, bearings, ballscrew etc<br />
* [http://www.astromediashop.co.uk/Home.html Astro Media] Educational scientific items<br />
* [http://www.engineersmate.com/ Engineer's Mate] bearings, fixings, all sorts of mechanical bits. also on ebay.<br />
* [http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/index.html Gimson Robotics] nice motors and gearboxes<br />
* [http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/home.php Stationary Engine Parts] (and all sorts of useful tools, belting, gasket, plastigauge ..)<br />
* [http://amtjets.com/ Tiny jet engines]<br />
* [http://makingsociety.com/2013/03/the-worlwide-list-of-open-source-hardware-online-stores/ Everything]<br />
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=== Jewellery, watch & clock repair ===<br />
* [http://www.hswalsh.com/ H S Walsh and Sons Ltd] materials, tools and equipment <br />
* [http://www.cooksongold.com/ Cookson Gold] tools, supplies, art clay, etc.<br />
* [http://www.bellore.co.uk/ Bellore Ltd] tools and supplies<br />
<br />
=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell]''' has almost everything, more professional. Owns CPC and Newark. Note [http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] are sometimes cheaper than Farnell for the same items<br />
* [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS] has most things, more professional, usually more expensive (especially for small orders).<br />
* '''[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid]''' Usually cheaper than RS or Farnell for run-of-the-mill parts. Website search often sucks - try to get a paper catalogue<br />
* [http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components] Has a pretty large catalog of electronic components, much like Digikey or Mouser<br />
* [http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx Mouser] USA based but free shipping. >£50 Like farnell but often a little cheaper.<br />
* [http://uk.digikey.com/ Digikey] USA based but free shipping >£50. Like Mouser but bigger range, typically a little more expensive<br />
* [http://www.tme.eu/en/ TME.eu] electronic components, cheaper than RS, next day shipping is £5.20.<br />
* [http://www.toby.co.uk/ Toby UK] Specialising in board-board and signal-board connectors. Potential UK supplier of hard-to-find [http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=FTHS-xxR+Series extra long pin headers] as used by the Arduino platform.<br />
* [http://www.northern-connectors.co.uk/index Northern Connectors] Specialist connector distributors. Mainly bulk deals but order threshold is low.<br />
* [http://seeedstudio.com/depot/ Seeed studio] <br />
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun electronics]<br />
* [http://www.linkspritedirect.com/ LinkSprite] Open source electronics, pcDuino, communication modems.<br />
* [https://tindie.com/ Tindie - electronics marketplace] like Etsy<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout Arduino & DIY electronics]<br />
* [http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ Bits Box] - electronic components<br />
* [http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/ Hobby Tronics] Yorkshire based well sorted mail order, sparkfun stuff, their well made own versions and components.<br />
* [http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Indexeng.htm Barend Hendriksen] Holland. Interesting RF parts.<br />
* [http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics] Obsolete IC supplier mail order, can also be found with small parts at radio rallies.<br />
* [http://mark5.co.uk/ mark<sup>5</sup>] Obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components.<br />
* [http://www.mmselectronics.co.uk/ MMS Electronics] - SPI/I<sup>2</sup>C graphic LCDs ([[Media:MMS Electronics Ltd DOG price list Jan 2011.pdf|pricelist]])<br />
* [http://www.megauk.com/products.php Mega Electronics] PCB-making supplies. Their products are also sold by Farnell and Rapid but may be cheaper from Mega.<br />
* [http://modtronicsaustralia.com/ Modtronics Australia] PIC32 Wireless Development Boards. RFM69HW breakout boards and modules.<br />
* [http://www.smtstencil.co.uk/ Smtstencil] Cheap polyester SMT stencils. Quick service.<br />
* [http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill], [http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds], [http://www.led-tech.de/ Led-tech] - A gazillion kinds of LED<br />
* [http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics (China)] Interesting selection of electronic stuff.<br />
* [http://shop.ciseco.co.uk/ Ciseco] Microcontrollers, radio modules, Raspberry Pi expanders<br />
* [http://proto-pic.co.uk Proto-pic] good for soft-circuits stuff and various electronics<br />
* [http://www.taydaelectronics.com/ Tayda Electronics]<br />
* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ ShenZhen2U] Cheap Chinese PCBs - about 3 weeks delivery<br />
<br />
===Metals===<br />
If you are ordering any metal always ask if they can throw in a few off cuts of sheet steel for welding lessons! Delivery costs can be really expensive for some of these suppliers so don't rule out going to somewhere like Metal Supermarket if you can get there.<br />
* http://www.parksidesteel.uk.com/ (Next Day)<br />
* [http://metalsupermarkets.co.uk/park-royal/ MetalSupermarket] Stocks Aluminium, Steel and Bearing Bronze. Retail counter at their warehouse near Acton.they are a walk in service. Delivery isn't their strong point apparently, but well priced if you can go over, open at weekends.<br />
* [http://www.industrialmetal.co.uk/ IMS] Stocks Aluminium and steel<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] Seems to have a good selection and very very good prices (and prices listed on the website!), but watch out for delivery costs.<br />
* [http://www.metals4u.co.uk/ Metals4U] Good selection of metals (including aluminium, steel, brass, etc.) and welding equipment, and reasonably priced. Prices listed online.<br />
* [http://www.doremetals.co.uk/ Doré Metal Services] Relatively cheap and good selection. Have to call/email for quote though.<br />
* [http://www.orionalloys.co.uk/ Orion Alloys] Moderately priced, but the prices aren't listed.<br />
* [http://www.smithmetal.com/ Smiths Metal Centres] Have physical presence in london (N1 4BZ) but very very expensive. Avoid.<br />
* [http://www.nogginend.com/ Noggin End metals]<br />
* [http://www.cpm-emanufacturing.com/index.asp CPM, Birmingham] - no review<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/e-metalstock/ Metal Stock] t: 01977556515 Very helpful & friendly. Good selection & prices.<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal shop], very local! Fairly expensive.<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumrods.co.uk/ Aluminium Brazing Rods]<br />
* [http://www.hindleys.com Hindleys] Stock metals and plastics, and most kinds of tools and consumables, often surprisingly cheap, delivery seems cheap compared to some others on this list as they use normal post.<br />
* [http://www.clickmetal.co.uk ClickMetal] do various bars, shapes<br />
* [https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/ FH Brundle] cheap steel apparently<br />
====Other==== <br />
* Acton: [http://www.hattonmetalcraft.co.uk/metal.htm]<br />
* Near Peckham: [http://www.goodingalum.com/]<br />
* Morden: [http://www.londonmetal.co.uk/Company/Default.htm]<br />
* West Drayton: [http://www.allmetal.co.uk/]<br />
<br />
===Timber===<br />
* [https://plus.google.com/109921106515247245751/about?gl=uk&hl=en M P Building supplies]<br />
* [http://www.lwrp.org.uk/ Leaside Wood Recycling Project]<br />
* [http://www.whittentimber.co.uk/ Whitten Timber]<br />
* [http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/ British Hardwoods]<br />
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/HSS+Hire/@51.5356972,-0.1168472,3a,75y,261.5h,78.14t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D66.513237%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa7b7b680d7b98810!6m1!1e1 Free pallets]: There are usually loads of unusual sized pallets outside the front of Howdens/ HSS hire at the bottom end of the Caledonain Rd.<br />
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== Fabrication ==<br />
* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways] 3D printing company using laser sintering. [[User:Srimech|JimM]] uses them a lot.<br />
* [http://www.cut-tec.co.uk Cut-tec] 3d metal fabrication<br />
* [http://www.daysteel.co.uk Charles Day] Laser and Waterjet Metal Cutting<br />
* [https://www.3dhubs.com/] 3D printing peer-to-peer service<br />
* [http://www.imakr.com/] iMakr.com 3D printing<br />
<br />
===PCBs===<br />
<br />
Although [[homemade PCBs]] have been succesfully made in the hackspace, there are occasions where commercial suppliers are more convenient - where you want larger numbers, or very detailed etching, or the advantages of solder resist, silk screen etc. See [[Guides:PCB_Fabrication]] for a full list<br />
<br />
===Laser Cutter consumables===<br />
See: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|Equipment/LaserCutter - Consumables]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===3D printers===<br />
[http://www.wedo3dprinting.com/ WeDo3dPrinting] (operated by a member of Sheffield hackspace)<br />
<br />
===Beer===<br />
Go to Four Vintners - it's "about 25% cheaper than Majestic" and closer. Don't waste the beer money on the local offie (although they are friendly and helpful).<br />
<br />
[http://www.kriswines.com/ Kris Wines], Camden - Belgian, Bavarian and British beers<br />
<br />
===Meat===<br />
<br />
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/london/hackney/<br />
<br />
===Sculptors' supplies===<br />
<br />
Including stone-working tools, casting supplies, clay, plaster, plasticine, resins &c.<br />
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ near Gt Portland St station. Knowlegeable staff, good range, not incredibly cheap though.<br />
<br />
== Biohacking ==<br />
<br />
See biohacking [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Biohacking#Suppliers suppliers]<br />
<br />
== Secondhand Tools ==<br />
<br />
If you're looking for second-hand hand tools, the following lists were culled from a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/london-hack-space/a2QQrz3uZuM%5B1-25%5D mailing list post] and other sources. Feel free to add detail if you check any of these places out. <br />
<br />
=== In the London Area ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.192.com/atoz/business/london-n1/diy-shops/c-demetriou-zingas/fa186e1f0655e5a10750d70a2a7bd954b540111f/comp/ C. Demetriou Zingas] is a DIY shop that sells power tools, timber, paint and piping. They also sell some second hand items. Open hours seem a bit unpredictable, so might be worth calling first. <br />
* Brick lane - theres a small but tardis-like 2nd hand/antique store just off the top of brick lane, on the west side - possibly Bacon Street - in there you will find a massive selection of old and used hand tools. <br />
* [http://workaid.org/ Workaid] has a shop in Chesham. They mostly send tools to developing countries, but also sell a lot of them off on site. These are all refurbished/sharpened, since that's what they do, but they're also always looking for volunteers.<br />
* Peetamber from [http://www.tfsr.org/ Tools For Self-Reliance] comes over to the hackspace around once a month. He's always got a nice selection of older hand-tools, usually of excellent quality. He usually announces on the mailing list when he's coming over.<br />
* There is a guy who's sometimes at [http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/greenwich-market/ Greenwich Market] or [http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/markets.php Spitalfields Market] with old tools<br />
* There are tools second hand, as well as new tools at reduced prices, sold at Nine Elms Sunday Market, Vauxhall, SW8 2LF<br />
<br />
=== By mail order ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.antiquetools.co.uk/about.php Antique Tools]<br />
* [http://secondhandtools.co.uk/ Second Hand Tools], also have an outlet in the antiques village on the promenade in Lyme Regis.<br />
* [http://www.toolbazaarcatalogue.co.uk/ Tool Bazaar]<br />
*[http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/index.htm Stewart of Reading] Surplus electronic test equipment<br />
*[http://pennyfarthingtools.co.uk Pennyfarthing Tools]<br />
<br />
== Classified ads and junk sales ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=11&Itemid=11 engineering machinery] [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=12&Itemid=12 , materials] and [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk small ads]<br />
* [http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm amateur radio rallies] have lots of interesting junk and random components. Rallies have been in decline in recent years, but [http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/ Dunstable Downs] near Luton in May is always worth a trip.<br />
<br />
== More lists ==<br />
<br />
* [http://sejewellery.squarespace.com/stuff-link/ Artists, Jewellers, Metals] and other supplies<br />
* [http://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/PCB_suppliers PCB ] manufacturers<br />
* [http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/components.htm G3SEK's list] (electronics, radio, metalwork)<br />
<br />
== Discounts ==<br />
<br />
Some online sellers offer distributor prices to hackspaces provided a minimum order level is met. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today/ Adafruit]<br />
* [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Dangerous_Prototypes_distributors Dangerous prototypes]<br />
* [http://earthshineelectronics.com Earthshine Electronics] Discount to Hackspace members on request<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com Technobots] 10% Hackspace Members Discount (email asc / ascen)<br />
<br />
If you're interested in aggregating your order to obtain these discounts [[Discounts|please provide details]]<br />
<br />
== Free Samples ==<br />
<br />
Perspex.co.uk: [http://www.perspex.co.uk/documents/technical/Colour-Selector.pdf Colour selector], [http://www.perspex.co.uk/?login/request-samples Sample request]<br />
<br />
Castle Fine Arts Foundry (bronze casting): [http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/index.php free wax] - click green 'free wax' icon top right of page.<br />
<br />
Things we might want [http://www.david-neat.co.uk/teaching/teaching_i/current/gallery03/Recommended%20model-making%20materials.pdf]<br />
<br />
== eBay ==<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these on ebay and received from good to outstanding service from them<br />
<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Solderman?_rdc=1 the solderman] soldering equipment (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Acuflow?_rdc=1 acuflow] syringes (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/crodnet&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID crodnet] components (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Spiratronics-Electronic-Components?_rdc=1 Spiratronics] components (artag)<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these sellers in the real world (and sometimes also on ebay) and will gladly use them [again].<br />
<br />
* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/pyedpyeman/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 pyedpyeman] surplus radio gear (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/fazerblazer&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID fazerblazer] machinery and manuals (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mishis-Interesting-Bits-and-Bobs?_rdc=1 nezretroussez] components and military radios (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/pcefficientltd?_rdc=1 pcefficient] ex-corporate IT equipment (artag)<br />
<br />
These sellers seem to have particularly interesting and relevant products, but I haven't dealt with them yet.<br />
<br />
* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/cutplot/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 vinyl cutting blades] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MaryPoppinsBag?_rdc=1 John Stevenson from rec.models.engineering] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Geisslerroehren?_rdc=1 gas-filled tubes] (artag)<br />
<br />
== Abroad ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.tokyohackerspace.org/akihabara/ Tokyo hackspaces's guide to akihabara]<br />
<br />
== Spaces==<br />
<br />
If you need somewhere to hold an event, the hackspace may be suitable. See [[Guides/Planning an event]] for some notes about how to organise an event at the hackspace. If the hackspace is too small, or booked up, or inappropriate in some way, : [[Media:VAN_find_a_venue.pdf|here are some useful suggestions]] (unwieldy pdf).<br />
<br />
[[Category:Suppliers]]</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Suppliers&diff=53308Suppliers2019-09-15T14:12:30Z<p>Comedian: Paintworks seems to be closed. Didn't go through the rest of the links cause needed to get some other work done</p>
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<div>In no particular order except for the broad categories, a list of places that sell stuff that is relevant to our interests. Personal experience of these, good or bad, would be useful on the discussion page.<br />
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== Wholesale / reseller / discount accounts ==<br />
<br />
I ([[User:Daveio|daveio]]) have registered (and will maintain) <code>lhsmail.com</code> and hooked it into Zoho's webmail, with the intent of centralising wholesale/reseller/discount accounts under <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>. The intent is to avoid single human points of failure for taking advantage of the discounts. The login details are available for active members by logging into <code>chomsky</code> with your LDAP credentials, and executing <code>cat /home/daveio/wholesale/credentials.txt</code>. Individual reseller account credentials are stored as notes in the Zoho web interface - please add any you already have set up, and if possible change the email address to <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>.<br />
<br />
== London services & workshops ==<br />
<br />
=== Plastics/laser cutting/engraving ===<br />
''Main article: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|LaserCutter]]''<br />
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* [http://www.hamaracrylic.co.uk/ Hamar acrylic] (ask for Terry). "Hamar tend to turn things around in a couple of days. They can do all sorts of complex plastic fabbing as well as simple cutting. Excellent variety of materials in stock." Apparently, they don't have much of what they advertise in stock. Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00. Awesome 'scraps bin' mostly at £1 per piece<br />
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* '''[http://www.modelshop.co.uk/ 4D Model Shop]''' Lasercutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting. "They have a proper shop with racks of sheet material. They also sell the tools and laser cutting services. A quicker way of getting sheet material, but you'll probably have to cut it yourself." Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 (9:30 on Saturday)<br />
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* http://www.trentplastics.co.uk/ various plastic machining (have dealt with them, Levi was very helpful get the order in before 3pm and they'll dispatch it next day, plus if you don't see it on their website call and ask as they have more in stock than is on there). Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00 (16:30 on Friday)<br />
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* [http://www.lasermake.co.uk/ Laser/Make] Well-priced lasercuttig in Finsbury Park/Haringey area<br />
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* [http://www.digits2widgets.com/ Digits2Widgets] 3D printing house in Camden<br />
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* [http://www.dennyplastics.co.uk/ Denny Plastics] 16, Mitre Bridge Industrial Estate, Mitre Way, White City, London W10 6AU, UK<br />
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* <s> [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/ Blueprint model shop] </s> site is down, and their Facebook states it's permanently closed<br />
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=== Other fabbing ===<br />
Not a recommendation, just is just a list of places we've found nearby.<br />
* http://londonsculptureworkshop.org/ non-profit metal and wood workshop in Bermondsey<br />
* http://www.imakr.com/ in Farringdon; a 3D printer shop providing a print-on-demand service. <br />
* http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.trylon.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.razorlab.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.inition.co.uk<br />
* http://cncworkshop.co.uk/ (Tottenham)<br />
* http://www.cutlasercut.com/ (Vauxhall)<br />
* [https://www.turningearth.org/ Turning Earth] Pottery studios in E2 and E10<br />
* [http://machinesroom.org/machines-workspaces Machines Room] Open again in Containerville (near old LHS site)<br />
* https://www.prodpoint.com/<br />
* <s> [https://www.fablabs.io/fablablondon Fablab London City] has a larger Epilog laser. Membership, training etc. also required.</s> gone. Founders started http://www.greenlab.org/<br />
* <s> [http://www.1plus2d.com 1plus2d] just up Kingsland Road -DanC</s> gone?<br />
* <s> http://www.metropolitanworks.org/ </s> Seems to be a japanese lifestyle oriented site<br />
* <s> http://www.getsortedfor.com/ </s> Gone? Site is down<br />
* <s> http://www.spacesaversplus.com/ </s> Gone? Last tweet in 2012 and site is down<br />
<br />
== London retail or trade counter ==<br />
<br />
=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS]''' has most things, more professional. 4 london trade counters, including one in [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=branchNetwork Bow]<br />
* [http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php Cricklewood Electronics] A real shop, with little drawers of stuff & everything.<br />
* [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components] Sparkfun type stuff. No more will call in Clapham anymore, however. Still UK based but moved out of London. <br />
* [http://wires.co.uk/ Retail site] for the [http://www.scientificwire.com/ Scientific Wire Company] - unusual wire : enamelled, knitted, litz etc.<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout] for some easy Arduino starter kits<br />
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=== Hardware ===<br />
* [https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/local-ebay-deals/ Search ebay for nearby auctions ending soon]<br />
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=clerkenwell+screws&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=screws&hnear=Clerkenwell,+Greater+London&cid=4481038914654128037 Clerkenwell screws] All manner of screws etc. and some tools [http://www.screwfastfix.com/about.html Wholesale Division of Clerkenwell Screws which has product lists]<br />
* [http://www.cmsplc.com/ Networking infrastructure]<br />
* [http://www.onestopsteelshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal Shop] One Stop Metal Shop: Used to be local but now moved out to Essex <br />
* [http://www.nlph.co.uk/ North London Plant Hire] North London Plant Hire, 4-16 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ: Sells 2.5 and 3.2mm welding rods, doesn't sell MIG supplies<br />
* [https://www.machinemart.co.uk/stores/twickenham/ MachineMart] MachineMart sells 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.25mm Clarke welding rods<br />
* [http://www.jameshoyleandson.co.uk/ Iron foundry ] Cambridge Heath <br />
* [http://www.amadeal.co.uk/index.html Amadeal] Parts for minilathe etc. harryuk123 on Ebay<br />
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See also [[Lab_24#Nearby_shops]] or [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200898536345650228090.00047fd4924edd59e78e5&ie=UTF8&ll=51.526261,-0.126686&spn=0.113635,0.301094&z=12 Editable map of material supplies in London] (feel free to add to / change this too).<br />
<br />
=== Art Stuff ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis Art] is a large warehouse-sized art shop with all kinds of things. Probably not cheapest for things like liquid latex, silicone moulding materials etc but it's there and it's reasonably priced for large sheets of paper, melinex (laserable clear sheet - useful for stencils), higher quality art supplies etc. One thing that caught me out - they have a vast selection of airbrush media but no hardware !<br />
** Atlantis was most recently near Old St and prior to that, various locations around Whitechapel and Brick Lane. Now moved to a bigger space in London Fields. It's a [https://goo.gl/maps/jSqUAe6RD462 whole yard with parking], addressing complaints about the Whitechapel locations.<br />
* [http://www.cassart.co.uk/shops_01.htm Cass Art] nearest branch is probably Islington. The "large" shop in Islington isn't as big as Atlantis. Range is slightly less upmarket than Atlantis as well. Know your prices before going - a lot of it claims to be cheaper than retail but actually isn't cheapest available elsewhere.<br />
* [http://www.cornelissen.com/ Cornelissen & Son] Holborn area. Pretty shop. Stocks some interesting papers, vellum, parchment, etc but take a shopping list with you if you're buying anything other than standard packs of papers as their paper stock is hidden away downstairs. Can be a bit on the pricey side but check out their clearance section for decent priced artists brushes. <br />
* [http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/ London Graphics Centre] Covent Garden area. Useful for obscure graphics things. Prices are a little on the high side but generally they have higher quality materials anyway.<br />
* [http://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/ourshops.aspx Cowling & Wilcox] branches nearest/easiest to get to from the Space would be Shoreditch High Street & Soho. A mix of art supplies and craft supplies. Middle of the road for quality/prices.<br />
* [http://www.falkiners.com/ Shepherds Falkiners] in Victoria. The best selection of retail paper in London, with helpful knowledgeable staff. If you need large quantities, then there are paper selectors from Antalis and GF Smith on the arts & crafts shelves, but for 1-10 sheets or for art tissue/handmade paper, Falkiners is the best place there is.<br />
* [https://www.greatart.co.uk Great Art], Kingsland Road (not far from LHS Cremer St location). <br />
**Warning #1 : they don't carry anything like the website's stock in the shop. <br />
**Warning #2 : website NSFW due to auto-start voiceovers.<br />
* [https://www.bauhaus-shop.de/ Bauhaus-shop] The most amazing art materials shop I've ever been in. Reminds me of Foyle's bookshop in Charing Cross Road, pre-modernisation, though better organised: floor after floor of unexpected treasures. Unfortunately a bit of a trek, as it's in Berlin, but do visit if you're in the area. Or just want to gorge yourself for a week or so.<br />
* [http://www.caplinglass.co.uk/ Caplin Glass] Good source for glass and mirrors at sane prices, according to discussion on the mailing list Jan '19.<br />
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* <s>[http://www.paintworks.biz/index/index.php Paintworks] Nearest to the (former) Space, on Kingsland Road. Don't know anything more about it [[User:Akki14|Akki14]] ([[User talk:Akki14|talk]]) Extremely good for its size, often with good deals on short-dated paint or ink. [[User:Eithin|Eithin]] ([[User talk:Eithin|talk]]) 00:29, 29 October 2013 (UTC) </s> Closed? Link doesn't work<br />
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=== Casting, resins, etc. ===<br />
* [http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ Tiranti], sculptors' tools, materials & studio equipment<br />
* [http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop 4D Model Shop], model making materials<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis]<br />
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=== Fabric and Sewing Materials ===<br />
* [http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/ Dalston Mill Fabrics] On the Ridley road market, close to the center of Hackney.<br />
* [http://yesilikethat.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/fabric-shop-review-ultimate-craft/ Ultimate Craft] Large stock of haberdashery, 149 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0NY<br />
* [http://rollsandrems.com/contact.htm/ Rolls and Rems] Large stock of fabric at reasonable prices, 21 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AN, closes at 5.45pm<br />
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=== Plywood ===<!-- from thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/kpaUGEHQNvU --><br />
* [http://www.catfordtimber.co.uk Catford Timber], south of the river<br />
* [http://www.creffields.co.uk/ Creffields (Timber & Boards) Ltd], good for sheets of ply<br />
* [http://dwgeneralwood.co.uk/ D W General Wood Machinists Ltd]<br />
* Travis Perkins<br />
* Volund Timber Ltd, for battens<br />
* [https://www.jennortimber.co.uk/products/plywood Jennor Timber], Lockfield Avenue, Enfield EN3 7QL, or 13 Braintree Rd, Ruislip HA4 0EJ. Laser grade birch ply. Not listed on their website, but they do it - it's in their catalogue, and they know their stuff. Give them a call.<br />
<br />
== London-based, primarily mail order == <br />
* '''[http://www.earthshineelectronics.com/ Earthshine Electronics]''' Ran by a Hackspace member. Arduinos and other parts (can always be found on hackspace [[IRC]]) Discounts for LHS members on request.<br />
* [http://robosavvy.com/site Robosavvy] Robotics, Sparkfun, Makerbot spares. Popular online forum for humanoid robot enthusiasts (mail order next day delivery)<br />
* [http://www.skpang.co.uk/ skpang] S K Pang - Sparkfun products and other parts<br />
* [http://www.ema-models.co.uk/ E M A Model Supplies] Plastic weld solvent, plastics, casting, tools<br />
*[http://www.smtools.co.uk/ S&M Tools & Hardware] Hand & power tools for model making, engineering, jewellery, DIY, etc.<br />
=== Networking infrastructure ===<br />
* [http://cmsplc.com CMS]<br />
* [http://comms-express.com Comms Express]<br />
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== Mail order ==<br />
<br />
== Various ==<br />
* [http://aliexpress.com/ AliExpress.com] - great for bulk orders from China.<br />
* [http://www.banggood.com/ Banggood] - great for bulk orders from China. Sells like an eBay marketplace. Marginally more reliable and sometimes much faster than AliExpress.<br />
* '''[http://amazon.co.uk/ Amazon]''' (next-day with Russ's Amazon Prime account) - equipment is often cheaper<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com/ TechnoBots] - electronics and some very nice hardware components, gears, pneumatics, chains, pulleys (10% Hackspace Membership discount code available - contact asc/ascen on irc)<br />
*Bolt & Bearing in Enfield. Good prices, excellent range. Unit B5/Valley Link Ind Est/Meridian Way Enfield EN3 4TY Tel: 020 8805 7250<br />
* [http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ Chronos] Engineering supplies, tools etc. - Have showroom in Dunstable (5% discount but some things need to be ordered in first)<br />
* [http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/ Modelfixings] Every type of nut, bolt etc. you can imagine, including very small ones.<br />
* [http://www.fix8.co.uk/ Fix8] Like 'Modelfixings' but more cost-effective for large numbers.<br />
* [http://www.a2a4.co.uk/ A2A4] Stainless fasteners, screws etc.<br />
* [http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk/ Mindsets Online] formerly [http://www.mutr.co.uk MUTR] Various interesting stuff mostly intended for school science labs<br />
* [http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/index.asp Cole Parmer] - chemical equipment<br />
* [http://www.micro-tools.de/ Micro-Tools Europe] - Small tools<br />
* [http://www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk/ BB Engineering Supplies] Wide selection of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical bits. Poly belting.<br />
* [http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/ Beers of Europe, King's Lynn] A truly amazing selection of beer.<br />
* [http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/ RDG Tools] - machine tools and accessories, free postage, generally reasonable prices.<br />
* [http://www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/ GLR Distributors] - metals, steam engines, tools. Geocities-style website.<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Allendale-Stores?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Allendale Stores] I first came across this company at a model engineer's exhibiton, trading as Machine DRO and selling cheap glass scales and display units. They now seem to have branched out into a complete hacker's delight - SMD rework stations, RC data loggers, machine tools, wifi aerials .. all those chinese things at more or less chinese prices, but in Hoddesdon. One to watch.<br />
* [http://www.metprep.co.uk/consumables_grinding.php MetPrep] Supplies hard to find wet/dry sanding belts used in preparing metallurgical samples and what the belt sander was originally used for<br />
* [http://www.camdenmin.co.uk/miscellaneous-c-334.html Camden] Some fairly unusual books (by no means all about steam) <br />
* [http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ Westfield Fasteners] Nuts & bolts<br />
* [http://www.hcl-clamping.co.uk/ HCL Clamping] Fasteners<br />
* [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers HacMan's suppliers list]<br />
*[http://www.collegeengineering.co.uk/ The College Engineering Supply] Primarily a mail order service for model engineers. Materials for casting, sheet metals, tubing, tufnol, etc. <br />
* [http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/PEEKRod Direct Plastics] various plastic supplies including PEEK<br />
* [https://tbspoly.com/product-category/sheet-plastics/ TBS Polycarbonates] range of sheet plastics<br />
* [http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/ Zapp Automation] CNC components - steppers, bearings, ballscrew etc<br />
* [http://www.astromediashop.co.uk/Home.html Astro Media] Educational scientific items<br />
* [http://www.engineersmate.com/ Engineer's Mate] bearings, fixings, all sorts of mechanical bits. also on ebay.<br />
* [http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/index.html Gimson Robotics] nice motors and gearboxes<br />
* [http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/home.php Stationary Engine Parts] (and all sorts of useful tools, belting, gasket, plastigauge ..)<br />
* [http://amtjets.com/ Tiny jet engines]<br />
* [http://makingsociety.com/2013/03/the-worlwide-list-of-open-source-hardware-online-stores/ Everything]<br />
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=== Jewellery, watch & clock repair ===<br />
* [http://www.hswalsh.com/ H S Walsh and Sons Ltd] materials, tools and equipment <br />
* [http://www.cooksongold.com/ Cookson Gold] tools, supplies, art clay, etc.<br />
* [http://www.bellore.co.uk/ Bellore Ltd] tools and supplies<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell]''' has almost everything, more professional. Owns CPC and Newark. Note [http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] are sometimes cheaper than Farnell for the same items<br />
* [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS] has most things, more professional, usually more expensive (especially for small orders).<br />
* '''[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid]''' Usually cheaper than RS or Farnell for run-of-the-mill parts. Website search often sucks - try to get a paper catalogue<br />
* [http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components] Has a pretty large catalog of electronic components, much like Digikey or Mouser<br />
* [http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx Mouser] USA based but free shipping. >£50 Like farnell but often a little cheaper.<br />
* [http://uk.digikey.com/ Digikey] USA based but free shipping >£50. Like Mouser but bigger range, typically a little more expensive<br />
* [http://www.tme.eu/en/ TME.eu] electronic components, cheaper than RS, next day shipping is £5.20.<br />
* [http://www.toby.co.uk/ Toby UK] Specialising in board-board and signal-board connectors. Potential UK supplier of hard-to-find [http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=FTHS-xxR+Series extra long pin headers] as used by the Arduino platform.<br />
* [http://www.northern-connectors.co.uk/index Northern Connectors] Specialist connector distributors. Mainly bulk deals but order threshold is low.<br />
* [http://seeedstudio.com/depot/ Seeed studio] <br />
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun electronics]<br />
* [http://www.linkspritedirect.com/ LinkSprite] Open source electronics, pcDuino, communication modems.<br />
* [https://tindie.com/ Tindie - electronics marketplace] like Etsy<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout Arduino & DIY electronics]<br />
* [http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ Bits Box] - electronic components<br />
* [http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/ Hobby Tronics] Yorkshire based well sorted mail order, sparkfun stuff, their well made own versions and components.<br />
* [http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Indexeng.htm Barend Hendriksen] Holland. Interesting RF parts.<br />
* [http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics] Obsolete IC supplier mail order, can also be found with small parts at radio rallies.<br />
* [http://mark5.co.uk/ mark<sup>5</sup>] Obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components.<br />
* [http://www.mmselectronics.co.uk/ MMS Electronics] - SPI/I<sup>2</sup>C graphic LCDs ([[Media:MMS Electronics Ltd DOG price list Jan 2011.pdf|pricelist]])<br />
* [http://www.megauk.com/products.php Mega Electronics] PCB-making supplies. Their products are also sold by Farnell and Rapid but may be cheaper from Mega.<br />
* [http://modtronicsaustralia.com/ Modtronics Australia] PIC32 Wireless Development Boards. RFM69HW breakout boards and modules.<br />
* [http://www.smtstencil.co.uk/ Smtstencil] Cheap polyester SMT stencils. Quick service.<br />
* [http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill], [http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds], [http://www.led-tech.de/ Led-tech] - A gazillion kinds of LED<br />
* [http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics (China)] Interesting selection of electronic stuff.<br />
* [http://shop.ciseco.co.uk/ Ciseco] Microcontrollers, radio modules, Raspberry Pi expanders<br />
* [http://proto-pic.co.uk Proto-pic] good for soft-circuits stuff and various electronics<br />
* [http://www.taydaelectronics.com/ Tayda Electronics]<br />
* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ ShenZhen2U] Cheap Chinese PCBs - about 3 weeks delivery<br />
<br />
===Metals===<br />
If you are ordering any metal always ask if they can throw in a few off cuts of sheet steel for welding lessons! Delivery costs can be really expensive for some of these suppliers so don't rule out going to somewhere like Metal Supermarket if you can get there.<br />
* http://www.parksidesteel.uk.com/ (Next Day)<br />
* [http://metalsupermarkets.co.uk/park-royal/ MetalSupermarket] Stocks Aluminium, Steel and Bearing Bronze. Retail counter at their warehouse near Acton.they are a walk in service. Delivery isn't their strong point apparently, but well priced if you can go over, open at weekends.<br />
* [http://www.industrialmetal.co.uk/ IMS] Stocks Aluminium and steel<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] Seems to have a good selection and very very good prices (and prices listed on the website!), but watch out for delivery costs.<br />
* [http://www.metals4u.co.uk/ Metals4U] Good selection of metals (including aluminium, steel, brass, etc.) and welding equipment, and reasonably priced. Prices listed online.<br />
* [http://www.doremetals.co.uk/ Doré Metal Services] Relatively cheap and good selection. Have to call/email for quote though.<br />
* [http://www.orionalloys.co.uk/ Orion Alloys] Moderately priced, but the prices aren't listed.<br />
* [http://www.smithmetal.com/ Smiths Metal Centres] Have physical presence in london (N1 4BZ) but very very expensive. Avoid.<br />
* [http://www.nogginend.com/ Noggin End metals]<br />
* [http://www.cpm-emanufacturing.com/index.asp CPM, Birmingham] - no review<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/e-metalstock/ Metal Stock] t: 01977556515 Very helpful & friendly. Good selection & prices.<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal shop], very local! Fairly expensive.<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumrods.co.uk/ Aluminium Brazing Rods]<br />
* [http://www.hindleys.com Hindleys] Stock metals and plastics, and most kinds of tools and consumables, often surprisingly cheap, delivery seems cheap compared to some others on this list as they use normal post.<br />
* [http://www.clickmetal.co.uk ClickMetal] do various bars, shapes<br />
* [https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/ FH Brundle] cheap steel apparently<br />
====Other==== <br />
* Acton: [http://www.hattonmetalcraft.co.uk/metal.htm]<br />
* Near Peckham: [http://www.goodingalum.com/]<br />
* Morden: [http://www.londonmetal.co.uk/Company/Default.htm]<br />
* West Drayton: [http://www.allmetal.co.uk/]<br />
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===Timber===<br />
* [https://plus.google.com/109921106515247245751/about?gl=uk&hl=en M P Building supplies]<br />
* [http://www.lwrp.org.uk/ Leaside Wood Recycling Project]<br />
* [http://www.whittentimber.co.uk/ Whitten Timber]<br />
* [http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/ British Hardwoods]<br />
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/HSS+Hire/@51.5356972,-0.1168472,3a,75y,261.5h,78.14t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D66.513237%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa7b7b680d7b98810!6m1!1e1 Free pallets]: There are usually loads of unusual sized pallets outside the front of Howdens/ HSS hire at the bottom end of the Caledonain Rd.<br />
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== Fabrication ==<br />
* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways] 3D printing company using laser sintering. [[User:Srimech|JimM]] uses them a lot.<br />
* [http://www.cut-tec.co.uk Cut-tec] 3d metal fabrication<br />
* [http://www.daysteel.co.uk Charles Day] Laser and Waterjet Metal Cutting<br />
* [https://www.3dhubs.com/] 3D printing peer-to-peer service<br />
* [http://www.imakr.com/] iMakr.com 3D printing<br />
<br />
===PCBs===<br />
<br />
Although [[homemade PCBs]] have been succesfully made in the hackspace, there are occasions where commercial suppliers are more convenient - where you want larger numbers, or very detailed etching, or the advantages of solder resist, silk screen etc. See [[Guides:PCB_Fabrication]] for a full list<br />
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===Laser Cutter consumables===<br />
See: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|Equipment/LaserCutter - Consumables]]<br />
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<br />
===3D printers===<br />
[http://www.wedo3dprinting.com/ WeDo3dPrinting] (operated by a member of Sheffield hackspace)<br />
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===Beer===<br />
Go to Four Vintners - it's "about 25% cheaper than Majestic" and closer. Don't waste the beer money on the local offie (although they are friendly and helpful).<br />
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[http://www.kriswines.com/ Kris Wines], Camden - Belgian, Bavarian and British beers<br />
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===Meat===<br />
<br />
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/london/hackney/<br />
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===Sculptors' supplies===<br />
<br />
Including stone-working tools, casting supplies, clay, plaster, plasticine, resins &c.<br />
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ near Gt Portland St station. Knowlegeable staff, good range, not incredibly cheap though.<br />
<br />
== Biohacking ==<br />
<br />
See biohacking [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Biohacking#Suppliers suppliers]<br />
<br />
== Secondhand Tools ==<br />
<br />
If you're looking for second-hand hand tools, the following lists were culled from a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/london-hack-space/a2QQrz3uZuM%5B1-25%5D mailing list post] and other sources. Feel free to add detail if you check any of these places out. <br />
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=== In the London Area ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.192.com/atoz/business/london-n1/diy-shops/c-demetriou-zingas/fa186e1f0655e5a10750d70a2a7bd954b540111f/comp/ C. Demetriou Zingas] is a DIY shop that sells power tools, timber, paint and piping. They also sell some second hand items. Open hours seem a bit unpredictable, so might be worth calling first. <br />
* Brick lane - theres a small but tardis-like 2nd hand/antique store just off the top of brick lane, on the west side - possibly Bacon Street - in there you will find a massive selection of old and used hand tools. <br />
* [http://workaid.org/ Workaid] has a shop in Chesham. They mostly send tools to developing countries, but also sell a lot of them off on site. These are all refurbished/sharpened, since that's what they do, but they're also always looking for volunteers.<br />
* Peetamber from [http://www.tfsr.org/ Tools For Self-Reliance] comes over to the hackspace around once a month. He's always got a nice selection of older hand-tools, usually of excellent quality. He usually announces on the mailing list when he's coming over.<br />
* There is a guy who's sometimes at [http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/greenwich-market/ Greenwich Market] or [http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/markets.php Spitalfields Market] with old tools<br />
* There are tools second hand, as well as new tools at reduced prices, sold at Nine Elms Sunday Market, Vauxhall, SW8 2LF<br />
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=== By mail order ===<br />
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* [http://www.antiquetools.co.uk/about.php Antique Tools]<br />
* [http://secondhandtools.co.uk/ Second Hand Tools], also have an outlet in the antiques village on the promenade in Lyme Regis.<br />
* [http://www.toolbazaarcatalogue.co.uk/ Tool Bazaar]<br />
*[http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/index.htm Stewart of Reading] Surplus electronic test equipment<br />
*[http://pennyfarthingtools.co.uk Pennyfarthing Tools]<br />
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== Classified ads and junk sales ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=11&Itemid=11 engineering machinery] [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=12&Itemid=12 , materials] and [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk small ads]<br />
* [http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm amateur radio rallies] have lots of interesting junk and random components. Rallies have been in decline in recent years, but [http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/ Dunstable Downs] near Luton in May is always worth a trip.<br />
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== More lists ==<br />
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* [http://sejewellery.squarespace.com/stuff-link/ Artists, Jewellers, Metals] and other supplies<br />
* [http://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/PCB_suppliers PCB ] manufacturers<br />
* [http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/components.htm G3SEK's list] (electronics, radio, metalwork)<br />
<br />
== Discounts ==<br />
<br />
Some online sellers offer distributor prices to hackspaces provided a minimum order level is met. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today/ Adafruit]<br />
* [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Dangerous_Prototypes_distributors Dangerous prototypes]<br />
* [http://earthshineelectronics.com Earthshine Electronics] Discount to Hackspace members on request<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com Technobots] 10% Hackspace Members Discount (email asc / ascen)<br />
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If you're interested in aggregating your order to obtain these discounts [[Discounts|please provide details]]<br />
<br />
== Free Samples ==<br />
<br />
Perspex.co.uk: [http://www.perspex.co.uk/documents/technical/Colour-Selector.pdf Colour selector], [http://www.perspex.co.uk/?login/request-samples Sample request]<br />
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Castle Fine Arts Foundry (bronze casting): [http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/index.php free wax] - click green 'free wax' icon top right of page.<br />
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Things we might want [http://www.david-neat.co.uk/teaching/teaching_i/current/gallery03/Recommended%20model-making%20materials.pdf]<br />
<br />
== eBay ==<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these on ebay and received from good to outstanding service from them<br />
<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Solderman?_rdc=1 the solderman] soldering equipment (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Acuflow?_rdc=1 acuflow] syringes (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/crodnet&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID crodnet] components (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Spiratronics-Electronic-Components?_rdc=1 Spiratronics] components (artag)<br />
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I have dealt with these sellers in the real world (and sometimes also on ebay) and will gladly use them [again].<br />
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* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/pyedpyeman/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 pyedpyeman] surplus radio gear (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/fazerblazer&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID fazerblazer] machinery and manuals (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mishis-Interesting-Bits-and-Bobs?_rdc=1 nezretroussez] components and military radios (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/pcefficientltd?_rdc=1 pcefficient] ex-corporate IT equipment (artag)<br />
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These sellers seem to have particularly interesting and relevant products, but I haven't dealt with them yet.<br />
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* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/cutplot/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 vinyl cutting blades] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MaryPoppinsBag?_rdc=1 John Stevenson from rec.models.engineering] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Geisslerroehren?_rdc=1 gas-filled tubes] (artag)<br />
<br />
== Abroad ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.tokyohackerspace.org/akihabara/ Tokyo hackspaces's guide to akihabara]<br />
<br />
== Spaces==<br />
<br />
If you need somewhere to hold an event, the hackspace may be suitable. See [[Guides/Planning an event]] for some notes about how to organise an event at the hackspace. If the hackspace is too small, or booked up, or inappropriate in some way, : [[Media:VAN_find_a_venue.pdf|here are some useful suggestions]] (unwieldy pdf).<br />
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[[Category:Suppliers]]</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Suppliers&diff=53307Suppliers2019-09-15T14:03:58Z<p>Comedian: Nearby ebay link was inccorect, One stop metal shop is now one stop steel shop, so changed the link, changed Machinemarkt location to Twickenham (closer by, Edmonton is also close by)</p>
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<div>In no particular order except for the broad categories, a list of places that sell stuff that is relevant to our interests. Personal experience of these, good or bad, would be useful on the discussion page.<br />
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== Wholesale / reseller / discount accounts ==<br />
<br />
I ([[User:Daveio|daveio]]) have registered (and will maintain) <code>lhsmail.com</code> and hooked it into Zoho's webmail, with the intent of centralising wholesale/reseller/discount accounts under <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>. The intent is to avoid single human points of failure for taking advantage of the discounts. The login details are available for active members by logging into <code>chomsky</code> with your LDAP credentials, and executing <code>cat /home/daveio/wholesale/credentials.txt</code>. Individual reseller account credentials are stored as notes in the Zoho web interface - please add any you already have set up, and if possible change the email address to <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>.<br />
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== London services & workshops ==<br />
<br />
=== Plastics/laser cutting/engraving ===<br />
''Main article: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|LaserCutter]]''<br />
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* [http://www.hamaracrylic.co.uk/ Hamar acrylic] (ask for Terry). "Hamar tend to turn things around in a couple of days. They can do all sorts of complex plastic fabbing as well as simple cutting. Excellent variety of materials in stock." Apparently, they don't have much of what they advertise in stock. Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00. Awesome 'scraps bin' mostly at £1 per piece<br />
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* '''[http://www.modelshop.co.uk/ 4D Model Shop]''' Lasercutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting. "They have a proper shop with racks of sheet material. They also sell the tools and laser cutting services. A quicker way of getting sheet material, but you'll probably have to cut it yourself." Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 (9:30 on Saturday)<br />
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* http://www.trentplastics.co.uk/ various plastic machining (have dealt with them, Levi was very helpful get the order in before 3pm and they'll dispatch it next day, plus if you don't see it on their website call and ask as they have more in stock than is on there). Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00 (16:30 on Friday)<br />
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* [http://www.lasermake.co.uk/ Laser/Make] Well-priced lasercuttig in Finsbury Park/Haringey area<br />
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* [http://www.digits2widgets.com/ Digits2Widgets] 3D printing house in Camden<br />
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* [http://www.dennyplastics.co.uk/ Denny Plastics] 16, Mitre Bridge Industrial Estate, Mitre Way, White City, London W10 6AU, UK<br />
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* <s> [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/ Blueprint model shop] </s> site is down, and their Facebook states it's permanently closed<br />
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=== Other fabbing ===<br />
Not a recommendation, just is just a list of places we've found nearby.<br />
* http://londonsculptureworkshop.org/ non-profit metal and wood workshop in Bermondsey<br />
* http://www.imakr.com/ in Farringdon; a 3D printer shop providing a print-on-demand service. <br />
* http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.trylon.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.razorlab.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.inition.co.uk<br />
* http://cncworkshop.co.uk/ (Tottenham)<br />
* http://www.cutlasercut.com/ (Vauxhall)<br />
* [https://www.turningearth.org/ Turning Earth] Pottery studios in E2 and E10<br />
* [http://machinesroom.org/machines-workspaces Machines Room] Open again in Containerville (near old LHS site)<br />
* https://www.prodpoint.com/<br />
* <s> [https://www.fablabs.io/fablablondon Fablab London City] has a larger Epilog laser. Membership, training etc. also required.</s> gone. Founders started http://www.greenlab.org/<br />
* <s> [http://www.1plus2d.com 1plus2d] just up Kingsland Road -DanC</s> gone?<br />
* <s> http://www.metropolitanworks.org/ </s> Seems to be a japanese lifestyle oriented site<br />
* <s> http://www.getsortedfor.com/ </s> Gone? Site is down<br />
* <s> http://www.spacesaversplus.com/ </s> Gone? Last tweet in 2012 and site is down<br />
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== London retail or trade counter ==<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS]''' has most things, more professional. 4 london trade counters, including one in [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=branchNetwork Bow]<br />
* [http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php Cricklewood Electronics] A real shop, with little drawers of stuff & everything.<br />
* [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components] Sparkfun type stuff. No more will call in Clapham anymore, however. Still UK based but moved out of London. <br />
* [http://wires.co.uk/ Retail site] for the [http://www.scientificwire.com/ Scientific Wire Company] - unusual wire : enamelled, knitted, litz etc.<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout] for some easy Arduino starter kits<br />
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=== Hardware ===<br />
* [https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/local-ebay-deals/ Search ebay for nearby auctions ending soon]<br />
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=clerkenwell+screws&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=screws&hnear=Clerkenwell,+Greater+London&cid=4481038914654128037 Clerkenwell screws] All manner of screws etc. and some tools [http://www.screwfastfix.com/about.html Wholesale Division of Clerkenwell Screws which has product lists]<br />
* [http://www.cmsplc.com/ Networking infrastructure]<br />
* [http://www.onestopsteelshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal Shop] One Stop Metal Shop: Used to be local but now moved out to Essex <br />
* [http://www.nlph.co.uk/ North London Plant Hire] North London Plant Hire, 4-16 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ: Sells 2.5 and 3.2mm welding rods, doesn't sell MIG supplies<br />
* [https://www.machinemart.co.uk/stores/twickenham/ MachineMart] MachineMart sells 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.25mm Clarke welding rods<br />
* [http://www.jameshoyleandson.co.uk/ Iron foundry ] Cambridge Heath <br />
* [http://www.amadeal.co.uk/index.html Amadeal] Parts for minilathe etc. harryuk123 on Ebay<br />
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See also [[Lab_24#Nearby_shops]] or [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200898536345650228090.00047fd4924edd59e78e5&ie=UTF8&ll=51.526261,-0.126686&spn=0.113635,0.301094&z=12 Editable map of material supplies in London] (feel free to add to / change this too).<br />
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=== Art Stuff ===<br />
* [http://www.paintworks.biz/index/index.php Paintworks] Nearest to the (former) Space, on Kingsland Road. Don't know anything more about it [[User:Akki14|Akki14]] ([[User talk:Akki14|talk]]) Extremely good for its size, often with good deals on short-dated paint or ink. [[User:Eithin|Eithin]] ([[User talk:Eithin|talk]]) 00:29, 29 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis Art] is a large warehouse-sized art shop with all kinds of things. Probably not cheapest for things like liquid latex, silicone moulding materials etc but it's there and it's reasonably priced for large sheets of paper, melinex (laserable clear sheet - useful for stencils), higher quality art supplies etc. One thing that caught me out - they have a vast selection of airbrush media but no hardware !<br />
** Atlantis was most recently near Old St and prior to that, various locations around Whitechapel and Brick Lane. Now moved to a bigger space in London Fields. It's a [https://goo.gl/maps/jSqUAe6RD462 whole yard with parking], addressing complaints about the Whitechapel locations.<br />
* [http://www.cassart.co.uk/shops_01.htm Cass Art] nearest branch is probably Islington. The "large" shop in Islington isn't as big as Atlantis. Range is slightly less upmarket than Atlantis as well. Know your prices before going - a lot of it claims to be cheaper than retail but actually isn't cheapest available elsewhere.<br />
* [http://www.cornelissen.com/ Cornelissen & Son] Holborn area. Pretty shop. Stocks some interesting papers, vellum, parchment, etc but take a shopping list with you if you're buying anything other than standard packs of papers as their paper stock is hidden away downstairs. Can be a bit on the pricey side but check out their clearance section for decent priced artists brushes. <br />
* [http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/ London Graphics Centre] Covent Garden area. Useful for obscure graphics things. Prices are a little on the high side but generally they have higher quality materials anyway.<br />
* [http://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/ourshops.aspx Cowling & Wilcox] branches nearest/easiest to get to from the Space would be Shoreditch High Street & Soho. A mix of art supplies and craft supplies. Middle of the road for quality/prices.<br />
* [http://www.falkiners.com/ Shepherds Falkiners] in Victoria. The best selection of retail paper in London, with helpful knowledgeable staff. If you need large quantities, then there are paper selectors from Antalis and GF Smith on the arts & crafts shelves, but for 1-10 sheets or for art tissue/handmade paper, Falkiners is the best place there is.<br />
* [https://www.greatart.co.uk Great Art], Kingsland Road (not far from LHS Cremer St location). <br />
**Warning #1 : they don't carry anything like the website's stock in the shop. <br />
**Warning #2 : website NSFW due to auto-start voiceovers.<br />
* [https://www.bauhaus-shop.de/ Bauhaus-shop] The most amazing art materials shop I've ever been in. Reminds me of Foyle's bookshop in Charing Cross Road, pre-modernisation, though better organised: floor after floor of unexpected treasures. Unfortunately a bit of a trek, as it's in Berlin, but do visit if you're in the area. Or just want to gorge yourself for a week or so.<br />
* [http://www.caplinglass.co.uk/ Caplin Glass] Good source for glass and mirrors at sane prices, according to discussion on the mailing list Jan '19.<br />
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=== Casting, resins, etc. ===<br />
* [http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ Tiranti], sculptors' tools, materials & studio equipment<br />
* [http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop 4D Model Shop], model making materials<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis]<br />
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=== Fabric and Sewing Materials ===<br />
* [http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/ Dalston Mill Fabrics] On the Ridley road market, close to the center of Hackney.<br />
* [http://yesilikethat.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/fabric-shop-review-ultimate-craft/ Ultimate Craft] Large stock of haberdashery, 149 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0NY<br />
* [http://rollsandrems.com/contact.htm/ Rolls and Rems] Large stock of fabric at reasonable prices, 21 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AN, closes at 5.45pm<br />
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=== Plywood ===<!-- from thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/kpaUGEHQNvU --><br />
* [http://www.catfordtimber.co.uk Catford Timber], south of the river<br />
* [http://www.creffields.co.uk/ Creffields (Timber & Boards) Ltd], good for sheets of ply<br />
* [http://dwgeneralwood.co.uk/ D W General Wood Machinists Ltd]<br />
* Travis Perkins<br />
* Volund Timber Ltd, for battens<br />
* [https://www.jennortimber.co.uk/products/plywood Jennor Timber], Lockfield Avenue, Enfield EN3 7QL, or 13 Braintree Rd, Ruislip HA4 0EJ. Laser grade birch ply. Not listed on their website, but they do it - it's in their catalogue, and they know their stuff. Give them a call.<br />
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== London-based, primarily mail order == <br />
* '''[http://www.earthshineelectronics.com/ Earthshine Electronics]''' Ran by a Hackspace member. Arduinos and other parts (can always be found on hackspace [[IRC]]) Discounts for LHS members on request.<br />
* [http://robosavvy.com/site Robosavvy] Robotics, Sparkfun, Makerbot spares. Popular online forum for humanoid robot enthusiasts (mail order next day delivery)<br />
* [http://www.skpang.co.uk/ skpang] S K Pang - Sparkfun products and other parts<br />
* [http://www.ema-models.co.uk/ E M A Model Supplies] Plastic weld solvent, plastics, casting, tools<br />
*[http://www.smtools.co.uk/ S&M Tools & Hardware] Hand & power tools for model making, engineering, jewellery, DIY, etc.<br />
=== Networking infrastructure ===<br />
* [http://cmsplc.com CMS]<br />
* [http://comms-express.com Comms Express]<br />
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== Mail order ==<br />
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== Various ==<br />
* [http://aliexpress.com/ AliExpress.com] - great for bulk orders from China.<br />
* [http://www.banggood.com/ Banggood] - great for bulk orders from China. Sells like an eBay marketplace. Marginally more reliable and sometimes much faster than AliExpress.<br />
* '''[http://amazon.co.uk/ Amazon]''' (next-day with Russ's Amazon Prime account) - equipment is often cheaper<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com/ TechnoBots] - electronics and some very nice hardware components, gears, pneumatics, chains, pulleys (10% Hackspace Membership discount code available - contact asc/ascen on irc)<br />
*Bolt & Bearing in Enfield. Good prices, excellent range. Unit B5/Valley Link Ind Est/Meridian Way Enfield EN3 4TY Tel: 020 8805 7250<br />
* [http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ Chronos] Engineering supplies, tools etc. - Have showroom in Dunstable (5% discount but some things need to be ordered in first)<br />
* [http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/ Modelfixings] Every type of nut, bolt etc. you can imagine, including very small ones.<br />
* [http://www.fix8.co.uk/ Fix8] Like 'Modelfixings' but more cost-effective for large numbers.<br />
* [http://www.a2a4.co.uk/ A2A4] Stainless fasteners, screws etc.<br />
* [http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk/ Mindsets Online] formerly [http://www.mutr.co.uk MUTR] Various interesting stuff mostly intended for school science labs<br />
* [http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/index.asp Cole Parmer] - chemical equipment<br />
* [http://www.micro-tools.de/ Micro-Tools Europe] - Small tools<br />
* [http://www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk/ BB Engineering Supplies] Wide selection of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical bits. Poly belting.<br />
* [http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/ Beers of Europe, King's Lynn] A truly amazing selection of beer.<br />
* [http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/ RDG Tools] - machine tools and accessories, free postage, generally reasonable prices.<br />
* [http://www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/ GLR Distributors] - metals, steam engines, tools. Geocities-style website.<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Allendale-Stores?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Allendale Stores] I first came across this company at a model engineer's exhibiton, trading as Machine DRO and selling cheap glass scales and display units. They now seem to have branched out into a complete hacker's delight - SMD rework stations, RC data loggers, machine tools, wifi aerials .. all those chinese things at more or less chinese prices, but in Hoddesdon. One to watch.<br />
* [http://www.metprep.co.uk/consumables_grinding.php MetPrep] Supplies hard to find wet/dry sanding belts used in preparing metallurgical samples and what the belt sander was originally used for<br />
* [http://www.camdenmin.co.uk/miscellaneous-c-334.html Camden] Some fairly unusual books (by no means all about steam) <br />
* [http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ Westfield Fasteners] Nuts & bolts<br />
* [http://www.hcl-clamping.co.uk/ HCL Clamping] Fasteners<br />
* [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers HacMan's suppliers list]<br />
*[http://www.collegeengineering.co.uk/ The College Engineering Supply] Primarily a mail order service for model engineers. Materials for casting, sheet metals, tubing, tufnol, etc. <br />
* [http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/PEEKRod Direct Plastics] various plastic supplies including PEEK<br />
* [https://tbspoly.com/product-category/sheet-plastics/ TBS Polycarbonates] range of sheet plastics<br />
* [http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/ Zapp Automation] CNC components - steppers, bearings, ballscrew etc<br />
* [http://www.astromediashop.co.uk/Home.html Astro Media] Educational scientific items<br />
* [http://www.engineersmate.com/ Engineer's Mate] bearings, fixings, all sorts of mechanical bits. also on ebay.<br />
* [http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/index.html Gimson Robotics] nice motors and gearboxes<br />
* [http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/home.php Stationary Engine Parts] (and all sorts of useful tools, belting, gasket, plastigauge ..)<br />
* [http://amtjets.com/ Tiny jet engines]<br />
* [http://makingsociety.com/2013/03/the-worlwide-list-of-open-source-hardware-online-stores/ Everything]<br />
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=== Jewellery, watch & clock repair ===<br />
* [http://www.hswalsh.com/ H S Walsh and Sons Ltd] materials, tools and equipment <br />
* [http://www.cooksongold.com/ Cookson Gold] tools, supplies, art clay, etc.<br />
* [http://www.bellore.co.uk/ Bellore Ltd] tools and supplies<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell]''' has almost everything, more professional. Owns CPC and Newark. Note [http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] are sometimes cheaper than Farnell for the same items<br />
* [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS] has most things, more professional, usually more expensive (especially for small orders).<br />
* '''[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid]''' Usually cheaper than RS or Farnell for run-of-the-mill parts. Website search often sucks - try to get a paper catalogue<br />
* [http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components] Has a pretty large catalog of electronic components, much like Digikey or Mouser<br />
* [http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx Mouser] USA based but free shipping. >£50 Like farnell but often a little cheaper.<br />
* [http://uk.digikey.com/ Digikey] USA based but free shipping >£50. Like Mouser but bigger range, typically a little more expensive<br />
* [http://www.tme.eu/en/ TME.eu] electronic components, cheaper than RS, next day shipping is £5.20.<br />
* [http://www.toby.co.uk/ Toby UK] Specialising in board-board and signal-board connectors. Potential UK supplier of hard-to-find [http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=FTHS-xxR+Series extra long pin headers] as used by the Arduino platform.<br />
* [http://www.northern-connectors.co.uk/index Northern Connectors] Specialist connector distributors. Mainly bulk deals but order threshold is low.<br />
* [http://seeedstudio.com/depot/ Seeed studio] <br />
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun electronics]<br />
* [http://www.linkspritedirect.com/ LinkSprite] Open source electronics, pcDuino, communication modems.<br />
* [https://tindie.com/ Tindie - electronics marketplace] like Etsy<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout Arduino & DIY electronics]<br />
* [http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ Bits Box] - electronic components<br />
* [http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/ Hobby Tronics] Yorkshire based well sorted mail order, sparkfun stuff, their well made own versions and components.<br />
* [http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Indexeng.htm Barend Hendriksen] Holland. Interesting RF parts.<br />
* [http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics] Obsolete IC supplier mail order, can also be found with small parts at radio rallies.<br />
* [http://mark5.co.uk/ mark<sup>5</sup>] Obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components.<br />
* [http://www.mmselectronics.co.uk/ MMS Electronics] - SPI/I<sup>2</sup>C graphic LCDs ([[Media:MMS Electronics Ltd DOG price list Jan 2011.pdf|pricelist]])<br />
* [http://www.megauk.com/products.php Mega Electronics] PCB-making supplies. Their products are also sold by Farnell and Rapid but may be cheaper from Mega.<br />
* [http://modtronicsaustralia.com/ Modtronics Australia] PIC32 Wireless Development Boards. RFM69HW breakout boards and modules.<br />
* [http://www.smtstencil.co.uk/ Smtstencil] Cheap polyester SMT stencils. Quick service.<br />
* [http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill], [http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds], [http://www.led-tech.de/ Led-tech] - A gazillion kinds of LED<br />
* [http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics (China)] Interesting selection of electronic stuff.<br />
* [http://shop.ciseco.co.uk/ Ciseco] Microcontrollers, radio modules, Raspberry Pi expanders<br />
* [http://proto-pic.co.uk Proto-pic] good for soft-circuits stuff and various electronics<br />
* [http://www.taydaelectronics.com/ Tayda Electronics]<br />
* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ ShenZhen2U] Cheap Chinese PCBs - about 3 weeks delivery<br />
<br />
===Metals===<br />
If you are ordering any metal always ask if they can throw in a few off cuts of sheet steel for welding lessons! Delivery costs can be really expensive for some of these suppliers so don't rule out going to somewhere like Metal Supermarket if you can get there.<br />
* http://www.parksidesteel.uk.com/ (Next Day)<br />
* [http://metalsupermarkets.co.uk/park-royal/ MetalSupermarket] Stocks Aluminium, Steel and Bearing Bronze. Retail counter at their warehouse near Acton.they are a walk in service. Delivery isn't their strong point apparently, but well priced if you can go over, open at weekends.<br />
* [http://www.industrialmetal.co.uk/ IMS] Stocks Aluminium and steel<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] Seems to have a good selection and very very good prices (and prices listed on the website!), but watch out for delivery costs.<br />
* [http://www.metals4u.co.uk/ Metals4U] Good selection of metals (including aluminium, steel, brass, etc.) and welding equipment, and reasonably priced. Prices listed online.<br />
* [http://www.doremetals.co.uk/ Doré Metal Services] Relatively cheap and good selection. Have to call/email for quote though.<br />
* [http://www.orionalloys.co.uk/ Orion Alloys] Moderately priced, but the prices aren't listed.<br />
* [http://www.smithmetal.com/ Smiths Metal Centres] Have physical presence in london (N1 4BZ) but very very expensive. Avoid.<br />
* [http://www.nogginend.com/ Noggin End metals]<br />
* [http://www.cpm-emanufacturing.com/index.asp CPM, Birmingham] - no review<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/e-metalstock/ Metal Stock] t: 01977556515 Very helpful & friendly. Good selection & prices.<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal shop], very local! Fairly expensive.<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumrods.co.uk/ Aluminium Brazing Rods]<br />
* [http://www.hindleys.com Hindleys] Stock metals and plastics, and most kinds of tools and consumables, often surprisingly cheap, delivery seems cheap compared to some others on this list as they use normal post.<br />
* [http://www.clickmetal.co.uk ClickMetal] do various bars, shapes<br />
* [https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/ FH Brundle] cheap steel apparently<br />
====Other==== <br />
* Acton: [http://www.hattonmetalcraft.co.uk/metal.htm]<br />
* Near Peckham: [http://www.goodingalum.com/]<br />
* Morden: [http://www.londonmetal.co.uk/Company/Default.htm]<br />
* West Drayton: [http://www.allmetal.co.uk/]<br />
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===Timber===<br />
* [https://plus.google.com/109921106515247245751/about?gl=uk&hl=en M P Building supplies]<br />
* [http://www.lwrp.org.uk/ Leaside Wood Recycling Project]<br />
* [http://www.whittentimber.co.uk/ Whitten Timber]<br />
* [http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/ British Hardwoods]<br />
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/HSS+Hire/@51.5356972,-0.1168472,3a,75y,261.5h,78.14t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D66.513237%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa7b7b680d7b98810!6m1!1e1 Free pallets]: There are usually loads of unusual sized pallets outside the front of Howdens/ HSS hire at the bottom end of the Caledonain Rd.<br />
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== Fabrication ==<br />
* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways] 3D printing company using laser sintering. [[User:Srimech|JimM]] uses them a lot.<br />
* [http://www.cut-tec.co.uk Cut-tec] 3d metal fabrication<br />
* [http://www.daysteel.co.uk Charles Day] Laser and Waterjet Metal Cutting<br />
* [https://www.3dhubs.com/] 3D printing peer-to-peer service<br />
* [http://www.imakr.com/] iMakr.com 3D printing<br />
<br />
===PCBs===<br />
<br />
Although [[homemade PCBs]] have been succesfully made in the hackspace, there are occasions where commercial suppliers are more convenient - where you want larger numbers, or very detailed etching, or the advantages of solder resist, silk screen etc. See [[Guides:PCB_Fabrication]] for a full list<br />
<br />
===Laser Cutter consumables===<br />
See: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|Equipment/LaserCutter - Consumables]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===3D printers===<br />
[http://www.wedo3dprinting.com/ WeDo3dPrinting] (operated by a member of Sheffield hackspace)<br />
<br />
===Beer===<br />
Go to Four Vintners - it's "about 25% cheaper than Majestic" and closer. Don't waste the beer money on the local offie (although they are friendly and helpful).<br />
<br />
[http://www.kriswines.com/ Kris Wines], Camden - Belgian, Bavarian and British beers<br />
<br />
===Meat===<br />
<br />
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/london/hackney/<br />
<br />
===Sculptors' supplies===<br />
<br />
Including stone-working tools, casting supplies, clay, plaster, plasticine, resins &c.<br />
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ near Gt Portland St station. Knowlegeable staff, good range, not incredibly cheap though.<br />
<br />
== Biohacking ==<br />
<br />
See biohacking [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Biohacking#Suppliers suppliers]<br />
<br />
== Secondhand Tools ==<br />
<br />
If you're looking for second-hand hand tools, the following lists were culled from a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/london-hack-space/a2QQrz3uZuM%5B1-25%5D mailing list post] and other sources. Feel free to add detail if you check any of these places out. <br />
<br />
=== In the London Area ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.192.com/atoz/business/london-n1/diy-shops/c-demetriou-zingas/fa186e1f0655e5a10750d70a2a7bd954b540111f/comp/ C. Demetriou Zingas] is a DIY shop that sells power tools, timber, paint and piping. They also sell some second hand items. Open hours seem a bit unpredictable, so might be worth calling first. <br />
* Brick lane - theres a small but tardis-like 2nd hand/antique store just off the top of brick lane, on the west side - possibly Bacon Street - in there you will find a massive selection of old and used hand tools. <br />
* [http://workaid.org/ Workaid] has a shop in Chesham. They mostly send tools to developing countries, but also sell a lot of them off on site. These are all refurbished/sharpened, since that's what they do, but they're also always looking for volunteers.<br />
* Peetamber from [http://www.tfsr.org/ Tools For Self-Reliance] comes over to the hackspace around once a month. He's always got a nice selection of older hand-tools, usually of excellent quality. He usually announces on the mailing list when he's coming over.<br />
* There is a guy who's sometimes at [http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/greenwich-market/ Greenwich Market] or [http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/markets.php Spitalfields Market] with old tools<br />
* There are tools second hand, as well as new tools at reduced prices, sold at Nine Elms Sunday Market, Vauxhall, SW8 2LF<br />
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=== By mail order ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.antiquetools.co.uk/about.php Antique Tools]<br />
* [http://secondhandtools.co.uk/ Second Hand Tools], also have an outlet in the antiques village on the promenade in Lyme Regis.<br />
* [http://www.toolbazaarcatalogue.co.uk/ Tool Bazaar]<br />
*[http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/index.htm Stewart of Reading] Surplus electronic test equipment<br />
*[http://pennyfarthingtools.co.uk Pennyfarthing Tools]<br />
<br />
== Classified ads and junk sales ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=11&Itemid=11 engineering machinery] [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=12&Itemid=12 , materials] and [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk small ads]<br />
* [http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm amateur radio rallies] have lots of interesting junk and random components. Rallies have been in decline in recent years, but [http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/ Dunstable Downs] near Luton in May is always worth a trip.<br />
<br />
== More lists ==<br />
<br />
* [http://sejewellery.squarespace.com/stuff-link/ Artists, Jewellers, Metals] and other supplies<br />
* [http://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/PCB_suppliers PCB ] manufacturers<br />
* [http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/components.htm G3SEK's list] (electronics, radio, metalwork)<br />
<br />
== Discounts ==<br />
<br />
Some online sellers offer distributor prices to hackspaces provided a minimum order level is met. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today/ Adafruit]<br />
* [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Dangerous_Prototypes_distributors Dangerous prototypes]<br />
* [http://earthshineelectronics.com Earthshine Electronics] Discount to Hackspace members on request<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com Technobots] 10% Hackspace Members Discount (email asc / ascen)<br />
<br />
If you're interested in aggregating your order to obtain these discounts [[Discounts|please provide details]]<br />
<br />
== Free Samples ==<br />
<br />
Perspex.co.uk: [http://www.perspex.co.uk/documents/technical/Colour-Selector.pdf Colour selector], [http://www.perspex.co.uk/?login/request-samples Sample request]<br />
<br />
Castle Fine Arts Foundry (bronze casting): [http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/index.php free wax] - click green 'free wax' icon top right of page.<br />
<br />
Things we might want [http://www.david-neat.co.uk/teaching/teaching_i/current/gallery03/Recommended%20model-making%20materials.pdf]<br />
<br />
== eBay ==<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these on ebay and received from good to outstanding service from them<br />
<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Solderman?_rdc=1 the solderman] soldering equipment (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Acuflow?_rdc=1 acuflow] syringes (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/crodnet&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID crodnet] components (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Spiratronics-Electronic-Components?_rdc=1 Spiratronics] components (artag)<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these sellers in the real world (and sometimes also on ebay) and will gladly use them [again].<br />
<br />
* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/pyedpyeman/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 pyedpyeman] surplus radio gear (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/fazerblazer&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID fazerblazer] machinery and manuals (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mishis-Interesting-Bits-and-Bobs?_rdc=1 nezretroussez] components and military radios (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/pcefficientltd?_rdc=1 pcefficient] ex-corporate IT equipment (artag)<br />
<br />
These sellers seem to have particularly interesting and relevant products, but I haven't dealt with them yet.<br />
<br />
* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/cutplot/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 vinyl cutting blades] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MaryPoppinsBag?_rdc=1 John Stevenson from rec.models.engineering] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Geisslerroehren?_rdc=1 gas-filled tubes] (artag)<br />
<br />
== Abroad ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.tokyohackerspace.org/akihabara/ Tokyo hackspaces's guide to akihabara]<br />
<br />
== Spaces==<br />
<br />
If you need somewhere to hold an event, the hackspace may be suitable. See [[Guides/Planning an event]] for some notes about how to organise an event at the hackspace. If the hackspace is too small, or booked up, or inappropriate in some way, : [[Media:VAN_find_a_venue.pdf|here are some useful suggestions]] (unwieldy pdf).<br />
<br />
[[Category:Suppliers]]</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Suppliers&diff=53306Suppliers2019-09-15T13:51:17Z<p>Comedian: Blueprint Model Shop is permanently closed according to their facebook</p>
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<div>In no particular order except for the broad categories, a list of places that sell stuff that is relevant to our interests. Personal experience of these, good or bad, would be useful on the discussion page.<br />
<br />
== Wholesale / reseller / discount accounts ==<br />
<br />
I ([[User:Daveio|daveio]]) have registered (and will maintain) <code>lhsmail.com</code> and hooked it into Zoho's webmail, with the intent of centralising wholesale/reseller/discount accounts under <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>. The intent is to avoid single human points of failure for taking advantage of the discounts. The login details are available for active members by logging into <code>chomsky</code> with your LDAP credentials, and executing <code>cat /home/daveio/wholesale/credentials.txt</code>. Individual reseller account credentials are stored as notes in the Zoho web interface - please add any you already have set up, and if possible change the email address to <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>.<br />
<br />
== London services & workshops ==<br />
<br />
=== Plastics/laser cutting/engraving ===<br />
''Main article: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|LaserCutter]]''<br />
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* [http://www.hamaracrylic.co.uk/ Hamar acrylic] (ask for Terry). "Hamar tend to turn things around in a couple of days. They can do all sorts of complex plastic fabbing as well as simple cutting. Excellent variety of materials in stock." Apparently, they don't have much of what they advertise in stock. Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00. Awesome 'scraps bin' mostly at £1 per piece<br />
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* '''[http://www.modelshop.co.uk/ 4D Model Shop]''' Lasercutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting. "They have a proper shop with racks of sheet material. They also sell the tools and laser cutting services. A quicker way of getting sheet material, but you'll probably have to cut it yourself." Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 (9:30 on Saturday)<br />
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* http://www.trentplastics.co.uk/ various plastic machining (have dealt with them, Levi was very helpful get the order in before 3pm and they'll dispatch it next day, plus if you don't see it on their website call and ask as they have more in stock than is on there). Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00 (16:30 on Friday)<br />
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* [http://www.lasermake.co.uk/ Laser/Make] Well-priced lasercuttig in Finsbury Park/Haringey area<br />
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* [http://www.digits2widgets.com/ Digits2Widgets] 3D printing house in Camden<br />
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* [http://www.dennyplastics.co.uk/ Denny Plastics] 16, Mitre Bridge Industrial Estate, Mitre Way, White City, London W10 6AU, UK<br />
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* <s> [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/ Blueprint model shop] </s> site is down, and their Facebook states it's permanently closed<br />
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=== Other fabbing ===<br />
Not a recommendation, just is just a list of places we've found nearby.<br />
* http://londonsculptureworkshop.org/ non-profit metal and wood workshop in Bermondsey<br />
* http://www.imakr.com/ in Farringdon; a 3D printer shop providing a print-on-demand service. <br />
* http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.trylon.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.razorlab.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.inition.co.uk<br />
* http://cncworkshop.co.uk/ (Tottenham)<br />
* http://www.cutlasercut.com/ (Vauxhall)<br />
* [https://www.turningearth.org/ Turning Earth] Pottery studios in E2 and E10<br />
* [http://machinesroom.org/machines-workspaces Machines Room] Open again in Containerville (near old LHS site)<br />
* https://www.prodpoint.com/<br />
* <s> [https://www.fablabs.io/fablablondon Fablab London City] has a larger Epilog laser. Membership, training etc. also required.</s> gone. Founders started http://www.greenlab.org/<br />
* <s> [http://www.1plus2d.com 1plus2d] just up Kingsland Road -DanC</s> gone?<br />
* <s> http://www.metropolitanworks.org/ </s> Seems to be a japanese lifestyle oriented site<br />
* <s> http://www.getsortedfor.com/ </s> Gone? Site is down<br />
* <s> http://www.spacesaversplus.com/ </s> Gone? Last tweet in 2012 and site is down<br />
<br />
== London retail or trade counter ==<br />
<br />
=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS]''' has most things, more professional. 4 london trade counters, including one in [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=branchNetwork Bow]<br />
* [http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php Cricklewood Electronics] A real shop, with little drawers of stuff & everything.<br />
* [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components] Sparkfun type stuff. No more will call in Clapham anymore, however. Still UK based but moved out of London. <br />
* [http://wires.co.uk/ Retail site] for the [http://www.scientificwire.com/ Scientific Wire Company] - unusual wire : enamelled, knitted, litz etc.<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout] for some easy Arduino starter kits<br />
<br />
=== Hardware ===<br />
* [http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/local-ebay-deals/e29dy/5-miles/business/ends/-/-/-/1/#results Search ebay for nearby auctions ending soon]<br />
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=clerkenwell+screws&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=screws&hnear=Clerkenwell,+Greater+London&cid=4481038914654128037 Clerkenwell screws] All manner of screws etc. and some tools [http://www.screwfastfix.com/about.html Wholesale Division of Clerkenwell Screws which has product lists]<br />
* [http://www.cmsplc.com/ Networking infrastructure]<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal Shop] One Stop Metal Shop: Used to be local but now moved out to Essex<br />
* [http://www.nlph.co.uk/ North London Plant Hire] North London Plant Hire, 4-16 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ: Sells 2.5 and 3.2mm welding rods, doesn't sell MIG supplies<br />
* [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/pages/stores/location/london-docklands/ MachineMart] MachineMart sells 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.25mm Clarke welding rods<br />
* [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/pages/stores/location/london-docklands/ BOC] BOC - good if you are looking for hard to find items..Monier Rd, London E3 2PR, Open from 7.45 am to 4.30pm <br />
* [http://www.jameshoyleandson.co.uk/ Iron foundry ] Cambridge Heath (just over the canal from hackspace)<br />
* [http://www.amadeal.co.uk/index.html Amadeal] Parts for minilathe etc. harryuk123 on Ebay<br />
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See also [[Lab_24#Nearby_shops]] or [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200898536345650228090.00047fd4924edd59e78e5&ie=UTF8&ll=51.526261,-0.126686&spn=0.113635,0.301094&z=12 Editable map of material supplies in London] (feel free to add to / change this too).<br />
<br />
=== Art Stuff ===<br />
* [http://www.paintworks.biz/index/index.php Paintworks] Nearest to the (former) Space, on Kingsland Road. Don't know anything more about it [[User:Akki14|Akki14]] ([[User talk:Akki14|talk]]) Extremely good for its size, often with good deals on short-dated paint or ink. [[User:Eithin|Eithin]] ([[User talk:Eithin|talk]]) 00:29, 29 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis Art] is a large warehouse-sized art shop with all kinds of things. Probably not cheapest for things like liquid latex, silicone moulding materials etc but it's there and it's reasonably priced for large sheets of paper, melinex (laserable clear sheet - useful for stencils), higher quality art supplies etc. One thing that caught me out - they have a vast selection of airbrush media but no hardware !<br />
** Atlantis was most recently near Old St and prior to that, various locations around Whitechapel and Brick Lane. Now moved to a bigger space in London Fields. It's a [https://goo.gl/maps/jSqUAe6RD462 whole yard with parking], addressing complaints about the Whitechapel locations.<br />
* [http://www.cassart.co.uk/shops_01.htm Cass Art] nearest branch is probably Islington. The "large" shop in Islington isn't as big as Atlantis. Range is slightly less upmarket than Atlantis as well. Know your prices before going - a lot of it claims to be cheaper than retail but actually isn't cheapest available elsewhere.<br />
* [http://www.cornelissen.com/ Cornelissen & Son] Holborn area. Pretty shop. Stocks some interesting papers, vellum, parchment, etc but take a shopping list with you if you're buying anything other than standard packs of papers as their paper stock is hidden away downstairs. Can be a bit on the pricey side but check out their clearance section for decent priced artists brushes. <br />
* [http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/ London Graphics Centre] Covent Garden area. Useful for obscure graphics things. Prices are a little on the high side but generally they have higher quality materials anyway.<br />
* [http://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/ourshops.aspx Cowling & Wilcox] branches nearest/easiest to get to from the Space would be Shoreditch High Street & Soho. A mix of art supplies and craft supplies. Middle of the road for quality/prices.<br />
* [http://www.falkiners.com/ Shepherds Falkiners] in Victoria. The best selection of retail paper in London, with helpful knowledgeable staff. If you need large quantities, then there are paper selectors from Antalis and GF Smith on the arts & crafts shelves, but for 1-10 sheets or for art tissue/handmade paper, Falkiners is the best place there is.<br />
* [https://www.greatart.co.uk Great Art], Kingsland Road (not far from LHS Cremer St location). <br />
**Warning #1 : they don't carry anything like the website's stock in the shop. <br />
**Warning #2 : website NSFW due to auto-start voiceovers.<br />
* [https://www.bauhaus-shop.de/ Bauhaus-shop] The most amazing art materials shop I've ever been in. Reminds me of Foyle's bookshop in Charing Cross Road, pre-modernisation, though better organised: floor after floor of unexpected treasures. Unfortunately a bit of a trek, as it's in Berlin, but do visit if you're in the area. Or just want to gorge yourself for a week or so.<br />
* [http://www.caplinglass.co.uk/ Caplin Glass] Good source for glass and mirrors at sane prices, according to discussion on the mailing list Jan '19.<br />
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=== Casting, resins, etc. ===<br />
* [http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ Tiranti], sculptors' tools, materials & studio equipment<br />
* [http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop 4D Model Shop], model making materials<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis]<br />
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=== Fabric and Sewing Materials ===<br />
* [http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/ Dalston Mill Fabrics] On the Ridley road market, close to the center of Hackney.<br />
* [http://yesilikethat.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/fabric-shop-review-ultimate-craft/ Ultimate Craft] Large stock of haberdashery, 149 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0NY<br />
* [http://rollsandrems.com/contact.htm/ Rolls and Rems] Large stock of fabric at reasonable prices, 21 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AN, closes at 5.45pm<br />
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=== Plywood ===<!-- from thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/kpaUGEHQNvU --><br />
* [http://www.catfordtimber.co.uk Catford Timber], south of the river<br />
* [http://www.creffields.co.uk/ Creffields (Timber & Boards) Ltd], good for sheets of ply<br />
* [http://dwgeneralwood.co.uk/ D W General Wood Machinists Ltd]<br />
* Travis Perkins<br />
* Volund Timber Ltd, for battens<br />
* [https://www.jennortimber.co.uk/products/plywood Jennor Timber], Lockfield Avenue, Enfield EN3 7QL, or 13 Braintree Rd, Ruislip HA4 0EJ. Laser grade birch ply. Not listed on their website, but they do it - it's in their catalogue, and they know their stuff. Give them a call.<br />
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== London-based, primarily mail order == <br />
* '''[http://www.earthshineelectronics.com/ Earthshine Electronics]''' Ran by a Hackspace member. Arduinos and other parts (can always be found on hackspace [[IRC]]) Discounts for LHS members on request.<br />
* [http://robosavvy.com/site Robosavvy] Robotics, Sparkfun, Makerbot spares. Popular online forum for humanoid robot enthusiasts (mail order next day delivery)<br />
* [http://www.skpang.co.uk/ skpang] S K Pang - Sparkfun products and other parts<br />
* [http://www.ema-models.co.uk/ E M A Model Supplies] Plastic weld solvent, plastics, casting, tools<br />
*[http://www.smtools.co.uk/ S&M Tools & Hardware] Hand & power tools for model making, engineering, jewellery, DIY, etc.<br />
=== Networking infrastructure ===<br />
* [http://cmsplc.com CMS]<br />
* [http://comms-express.com Comms Express]<br />
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== Mail order ==<br />
<br />
== Various ==<br />
* [http://aliexpress.com/ AliExpress.com] - great for bulk orders from China.<br />
* [http://www.banggood.com/ Banggood] - great for bulk orders from China. Sells like an eBay marketplace. Marginally more reliable and sometimes much faster than AliExpress.<br />
* '''[http://amazon.co.uk/ Amazon]''' (next-day with Russ's Amazon Prime account) - equipment is often cheaper<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com/ TechnoBots] - electronics and some very nice hardware components, gears, pneumatics, chains, pulleys (10% Hackspace Membership discount code available - contact asc/ascen on irc)<br />
*Bolt & Bearing in Enfield. Good prices, excellent range. Unit B5/Valley Link Ind Est/Meridian Way Enfield EN3 4TY Tel: 020 8805 7250<br />
* [http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ Chronos] Engineering supplies, tools etc. - Have showroom in Dunstable (5% discount but some things need to be ordered in first)<br />
* [http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/ Modelfixings] Every type of nut, bolt etc. you can imagine, including very small ones.<br />
* [http://www.fix8.co.uk/ Fix8] Like 'Modelfixings' but more cost-effective for large numbers.<br />
* [http://www.a2a4.co.uk/ A2A4] Stainless fasteners, screws etc.<br />
* [http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk/ Mindsets Online] formerly [http://www.mutr.co.uk MUTR] Various interesting stuff mostly intended for school science labs<br />
* [http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/index.asp Cole Parmer] - chemical equipment<br />
* [http://www.micro-tools.de/ Micro-Tools Europe] - Small tools<br />
* [http://www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk/ BB Engineering Supplies] Wide selection of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical bits. Poly belting.<br />
* [http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/ Beers of Europe, King's Lynn] A truly amazing selection of beer.<br />
* [http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/ RDG Tools] - machine tools and accessories, free postage, generally reasonable prices.<br />
* [http://www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/ GLR Distributors] - metals, steam engines, tools. Geocities-style website.<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Allendale-Stores?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Allendale Stores] I first came across this company at a model engineer's exhibiton, trading as Machine DRO and selling cheap glass scales and display units. They now seem to have branched out into a complete hacker's delight - SMD rework stations, RC data loggers, machine tools, wifi aerials .. all those chinese things at more or less chinese prices, but in Hoddesdon. One to watch.<br />
* [http://www.metprep.co.uk/consumables_grinding.php MetPrep] Supplies hard to find wet/dry sanding belts used in preparing metallurgical samples and what the belt sander was originally used for<br />
* [http://www.camdenmin.co.uk/miscellaneous-c-334.html Camden] Some fairly unusual books (by no means all about steam) <br />
* [http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ Westfield Fasteners] Nuts & bolts<br />
* [http://www.hcl-clamping.co.uk/ HCL Clamping] Fasteners<br />
* [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers HacMan's suppliers list]<br />
*[http://www.collegeengineering.co.uk/ The College Engineering Supply] Primarily a mail order service for model engineers. Materials for casting, sheet metals, tubing, tufnol, etc. <br />
* [http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/PEEKRod Direct Plastics] various plastic supplies including PEEK<br />
* [https://tbspoly.com/product-category/sheet-plastics/ TBS Polycarbonates] range of sheet plastics<br />
* [http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/ Zapp Automation] CNC components - steppers, bearings, ballscrew etc<br />
* [http://www.astromediashop.co.uk/Home.html Astro Media] Educational scientific items<br />
* [http://www.engineersmate.com/ Engineer's Mate] bearings, fixings, all sorts of mechanical bits. also on ebay.<br />
* [http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/index.html Gimson Robotics] nice motors and gearboxes<br />
* [http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/home.php Stationary Engine Parts] (and all sorts of useful tools, belting, gasket, plastigauge ..)<br />
* [http://amtjets.com/ Tiny jet engines]<br />
* [http://makingsociety.com/2013/03/the-worlwide-list-of-open-source-hardware-online-stores/ Everything]<br />
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=== Jewellery, watch & clock repair ===<br />
* [http://www.hswalsh.com/ H S Walsh and Sons Ltd] materials, tools and equipment <br />
* [http://www.cooksongold.com/ Cookson Gold] tools, supplies, art clay, etc.<br />
* [http://www.bellore.co.uk/ Bellore Ltd] tools and supplies<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell]''' has almost everything, more professional. Owns CPC and Newark. Note [http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] are sometimes cheaper than Farnell for the same items<br />
* [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS] has most things, more professional, usually more expensive (especially for small orders).<br />
* '''[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid]''' Usually cheaper than RS or Farnell for run-of-the-mill parts. Website search often sucks - try to get a paper catalogue<br />
* [http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components] Has a pretty large catalog of electronic components, much like Digikey or Mouser<br />
* [http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx Mouser] USA based but free shipping. >£50 Like farnell but often a little cheaper.<br />
* [http://uk.digikey.com/ Digikey] USA based but free shipping >£50. Like Mouser but bigger range, typically a little more expensive<br />
* [http://www.tme.eu/en/ TME.eu] electronic components, cheaper than RS, next day shipping is £5.20.<br />
* [http://www.toby.co.uk/ Toby UK] Specialising in board-board and signal-board connectors. Potential UK supplier of hard-to-find [http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=FTHS-xxR+Series extra long pin headers] as used by the Arduino platform.<br />
* [http://www.northern-connectors.co.uk/index Northern Connectors] Specialist connector distributors. Mainly bulk deals but order threshold is low.<br />
* [http://seeedstudio.com/depot/ Seeed studio] <br />
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun electronics]<br />
* [http://www.linkspritedirect.com/ LinkSprite] Open source electronics, pcDuino, communication modems.<br />
* [https://tindie.com/ Tindie - electronics marketplace] like Etsy<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout Arduino & DIY electronics]<br />
* [http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ Bits Box] - electronic components<br />
* [http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/ Hobby Tronics] Yorkshire based well sorted mail order, sparkfun stuff, their well made own versions and components.<br />
* [http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Indexeng.htm Barend Hendriksen] Holland. Interesting RF parts.<br />
* [http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics] Obsolete IC supplier mail order, can also be found with small parts at radio rallies.<br />
* [http://mark5.co.uk/ mark<sup>5</sup>] Obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components.<br />
* [http://www.mmselectronics.co.uk/ MMS Electronics] - SPI/I<sup>2</sup>C graphic LCDs ([[Media:MMS Electronics Ltd DOG price list Jan 2011.pdf|pricelist]])<br />
* [http://www.megauk.com/products.php Mega Electronics] PCB-making supplies. Their products are also sold by Farnell and Rapid but may be cheaper from Mega.<br />
* [http://modtronicsaustralia.com/ Modtronics Australia] PIC32 Wireless Development Boards. RFM69HW breakout boards and modules.<br />
* [http://www.smtstencil.co.uk/ Smtstencil] Cheap polyester SMT stencils. Quick service.<br />
* [http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill], [http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds], [http://www.led-tech.de/ Led-tech] - A gazillion kinds of LED<br />
* [http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics (China)] Interesting selection of electronic stuff.<br />
* [http://shop.ciseco.co.uk/ Ciseco] Microcontrollers, radio modules, Raspberry Pi expanders<br />
* [http://proto-pic.co.uk Proto-pic] good for soft-circuits stuff and various electronics<br />
* [http://www.taydaelectronics.com/ Tayda Electronics]<br />
* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ ShenZhen2U] Cheap Chinese PCBs - about 3 weeks delivery<br />
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===Metals===<br />
If you are ordering any metal always ask if they can throw in a few off cuts of sheet steel for welding lessons! Delivery costs can be really expensive for some of these suppliers so don't rule out going to somewhere like Metal Supermarket if you can get there.<br />
* http://www.parksidesteel.uk.com/ (Next Day)<br />
* [http://metalsupermarkets.co.uk/park-royal/ MetalSupermarket] Stocks Aluminium, Steel and Bearing Bronze. Retail counter at their warehouse near Acton.they are a walk in service. Delivery isn't their strong point apparently, but well priced if you can go over, open at weekends.<br />
* [http://www.industrialmetal.co.uk/ IMS] Stocks Aluminium and steel<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] Seems to have a good selection and very very good prices (and prices listed on the website!), but watch out for delivery costs.<br />
* [http://www.metals4u.co.uk/ Metals4U] Good selection of metals (including aluminium, steel, brass, etc.) and welding equipment, and reasonably priced. Prices listed online.<br />
* [http://www.doremetals.co.uk/ Doré Metal Services] Relatively cheap and good selection. Have to call/email for quote though.<br />
* [http://www.orionalloys.co.uk/ Orion Alloys] Moderately priced, but the prices aren't listed.<br />
* [http://www.smithmetal.com/ Smiths Metal Centres] Have physical presence in london (N1 4BZ) but very very expensive. Avoid.<br />
* [http://www.nogginend.com/ Noggin End metals]<br />
* [http://www.cpm-emanufacturing.com/index.asp CPM, Birmingham] - no review<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/e-metalstock/ Metal Stock] t: 01977556515 Very helpful & friendly. Good selection & prices.<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal shop], very local! Fairly expensive.<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumrods.co.uk/ Aluminium Brazing Rods]<br />
* [http://www.hindleys.com Hindleys] Stock metals and plastics, and most kinds of tools and consumables, often surprisingly cheap, delivery seems cheap compared to some others on this list as they use normal post.<br />
* [http://www.clickmetal.co.uk ClickMetal] do various bars, shapes<br />
* [https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/ FH Brundle] cheap steel apparently<br />
====Other==== <br />
* Acton: [http://www.hattonmetalcraft.co.uk/metal.htm]<br />
* Near Peckham: [http://www.goodingalum.com/]<br />
* Morden: [http://www.londonmetal.co.uk/Company/Default.htm]<br />
* West Drayton: [http://www.allmetal.co.uk/]<br />
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===Timber===<br />
* [https://plus.google.com/109921106515247245751/about?gl=uk&hl=en M P Building supplies]<br />
* [http://www.lwrp.org.uk/ Leaside Wood Recycling Project]<br />
* [http://www.whittentimber.co.uk/ Whitten Timber]<br />
* [http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/ British Hardwoods]<br />
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/HSS+Hire/@51.5356972,-0.1168472,3a,75y,261.5h,78.14t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D66.513237%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa7b7b680d7b98810!6m1!1e1 Free pallets]: There are usually loads of unusual sized pallets outside the front of Howdens/ HSS hire at the bottom end of the Caledonain Rd.<br />
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== Fabrication ==<br />
* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways] 3D printing company using laser sintering. [[User:Srimech|JimM]] uses them a lot.<br />
* [http://www.cut-tec.co.uk Cut-tec] 3d metal fabrication<br />
* [http://www.daysteel.co.uk Charles Day] Laser and Waterjet Metal Cutting<br />
* [https://www.3dhubs.com/] 3D printing peer-to-peer service<br />
* [http://www.imakr.com/] iMakr.com 3D printing<br />
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===PCBs===<br />
<br />
Although [[homemade PCBs]] have been succesfully made in the hackspace, there are occasions where commercial suppliers are more convenient - where you want larger numbers, or very detailed etching, or the advantages of solder resist, silk screen etc. See [[Guides:PCB_Fabrication]] for a full list<br />
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===Laser Cutter consumables===<br />
See: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|Equipment/LaserCutter - Consumables]]<br />
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<br />
===3D printers===<br />
[http://www.wedo3dprinting.com/ WeDo3dPrinting] (operated by a member of Sheffield hackspace)<br />
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===Beer===<br />
Go to Four Vintners - it's "about 25% cheaper than Majestic" and closer. Don't waste the beer money on the local offie (although they are friendly and helpful).<br />
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[http://www.kriswines.com/ Kris Wines], Camden - Belgian, Bavarian and British beers<br />
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===Meat===<br />
<br />
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/london/hackney/<br />
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===Sculptors' supplies===<br />
<br />
Including stone-working tools, casting supplies, clay, plaster, plasticine, resins &c.<br />
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ near Gt Portland St station. Knowlegeable staff, good range, not incredibly cheap though.<br />
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== Biohacking ==<br />
<br />
See biohacking [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Biohacking#Suppliers suppliers]<br />
<br />
== Secondhand Tools ==<br />
<br />
If you're looking for second-hand hand tools, the following lists were culled from a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/london-hack-space/a2QQrz3uZuM%5B1-25%5D mailing list post] and other sources. Feel free to add detail if you check any of these places out. <br />
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=== In the London Area ===<br />
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* [http://www.192.com/atoz/business/london-n1/diy-shops/c-demetriou-zingas/fa186e1f0655e5a10750d70a2a7bd954b540111f/comp/ C. Demetriou Zingas] is a DIY shop that sells power tools, timber, paint and piping. They also sell some second hand items. Open hours seem a bit unpredictable, so might be worth calling first. <br />
* Brick lane - theres a small but tardis-like 2nd hand/antique store just off the top of brick lane, on the west side - possibly Bacon Street - in there you will find a massive selection of old and used hand tools. <br />
* [http://workaid.org/ Workaid] has a shop in Chesham. They mostly send tools to developing countries, but also sell a lot of them off on site. These are all refurbished/sharpened, since that's what they do, but they're also always looking for volunteers.<br />
* Peetamber from [http://www.tfsr.org/ Tools For Self-Reliance] comes over to the hackspace around once a month. He's always got a nice selection of older hand-tools, usually of excellent quality. He usually announces on the mailing list when he's coming over.<br />
* There is a guy who's sometimes at [http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/greenwich-market/ Greenwich Market] or [http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/markets.php Spitalfields Market] with old tools<br />
* There are tools second hand, as well as new tools at reduced prices, sold at Nine Elms Sunday Market, Vauxhall, SW8 2LF<br />
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=== By mail order ===<br />
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* [http://www.antiquetools.co.uk/about.php Antique Tools]<br />
* [http://secondhandtools.co.uk/ Second Hand Tools], also have an outlet in the antiques village on the promenade in Lyme Regis.<br />
* [http://www.toolbazaarcatalogue.co.uk/ Tool Bazaar]<br />
*[http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/index.htm Stewart of Reading] Surplus electronic test equipment<br />
*[http://pennyfarthingtools.co.uk Pennyfarthing Tools]<br />
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== Classified ads and junk sales ==<br />
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* [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=11&Itemid=11 engineering machinery] [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=12&Itemid=12 , materials] and [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk small ads]<br />
* [http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm amateur radio rallies] have lots of interesting junk and random components. Rallies have been in decline in recent years, but [http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/ Dunstable Downs] near Luton in May is always worth a trip.<br />
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== More lists ==<br />
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* [http://sejewellery.squarespace.com/stuff-link/ Artists, Jewellers, Metals] and other supplies<br />
* [http://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/PCB_suppliers PCB ] manufacturers<br />
* [http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/components.htm G3SEK's list] (electronics, radio, metalwork)<br />
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== Discounts ==<br />
<br />
Some online sellers offer distributor prices to hackspaces provided a minimum order level is met. <br />
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* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today/ Adafruit]<br />
* [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Dangerous_Prototypes_distributors Dangerous prototypes]<br />
* [http://earthshineelectronics.com Earthshine Electronics] Discount to Hackspace members on request<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com Technobots] 10% Hackspace Members Discount (email asc / ascen)<br />
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If you're interested in aggregating your order to obtain these discounts [[Discounts|please provide details]]<br />
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== Free Samples ==<br />
<br />
Perspex.co.uk: [http://www.perspex.co.uk/documents/technical/Colour-Selector.pdf Colour selector], [http://www.perspex.co.uk/?login/request-samples Sample request]<br />
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Castle Fine Arts Foundry (bronze casting): [http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/index.php free wax] - click green 'free wax' icon top right of page.<br />
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Things we might want [http://www.david-neat.co.uk/teaching/teaching_i/current/gallery03/Recommended%20model-making%20materials.pdf]<br />
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== eBay ==<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these on ebay and received from good to outstanding service from them<br />
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* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Solderman?_rdc=1 the solderman] soldering equipment (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Acuflow?_rdc=1 acuflow] syringes (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/crodnet&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID crodnet] components (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Spiratronics-Electronic-Components?_rdc=1 Spiratronics] components (artag)<br />
<br />
I have dealt with these sellers in the real world (and sometimes also on ebay) and will gladly use them [again].<br />
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* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/pyedpyeman/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 pyedpyeman] surplus radio gear (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/fazerblazer&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID fazerblazer] machinery and manuals (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mishis-Interesting-Bits-and-Bobs?_rdc=1 nezretroussez] components and military radios (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/pcefficientltd?_rdc=1 pcefficient] ex-corporate IT equipment (artag)<br />
<br />
These sellers seem to have particularly interesting and relevant products, but I haven't dealt with them yet.<br />
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* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/cutplot/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 vinyl cutting blades] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MaryPoppinsBag?_rdc=1 John Stevenson from rec.models.engineering] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Geisslerroehren?_rdc=1 gas-filled tubes] (artag)<br />
<br />
== Abroad ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.tokyohackerspace.org/akihabara/ Tokyo hackspaces's guide to akihabara]<br />
<br />
== Spaces==<br />
<br />
If you need somewhere to hold an event, the hackspace may be suitable. See [[Guides/Planning an event]] for some notes about how to organise an event at the hackspace. If the hackspace is too small, or booked up, or inappropriate in some way, : [[Media:VAN_find_a_venue.pdf|here are some useful suggestions]] (unwieldy pdf).<br />
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[[Category:Suppliers]]</div>Comedianhttps://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Suppliers&diff=53305Suppliers2019-09-15T13:49:45Z<p>Comedian: Checked what sites/companies were still up/down, added prodpoint, and put all the closed sites at the bottom. If any places do still exist, please correct my edit</p>
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<div>In no particular order except for the broad categories, a list of places that sell stuff that is relevant to our interests. Personal experience of these, good or bad, would be useful on the discussion page.<br />
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== Wholesale / reseller / discount accounts ==<br />
<br />
I ([[User:Daveio|daveio]]) have registered (and will maintain) <code>lhsmail.com</code> and hooked it into Zoho's webmail, with the intent of centralising wholesale/reseller/discount accounts under <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>. The intent is to avoid single human points of failure for taking advantage of the discounts. The login details are available for active members by logging into <code>chomsky</code> with your LDAP credentials, and executing <code>cat /home/daveio/wholesale/credentials.txt</code>. Individual reseller account credentials are stored as notes in the Zoho web interface - please add any you already have set up, and if possible change the email address to <code>wholesale@lhsmail.com</code>.<br />
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== London services & workshops ==<br />
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=== Plastics/laser cutting/engraving ===<br />
''Main article: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|LaserCutter]]''<br />
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* [http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/ Blueprint model shop] They have a laser cutter, and may also do plastic board. Open Monday-Saturday 9:30-18:30<br />
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* [http://www.hamaracrylic.co.uk/ Hamar acrylic] (ask for Terry). "Hamar tend to turn things around in a couple of days. They can do all sorts of complex plastic fabbing as well as simple cutting. Excellent variety of materials in stock." Apparently, they don't have much of what they advertise in stock. Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00. Awesome 'scraps bin' mostly at £1 per piece<br />
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* '''[http://www.modelshop.co.uk/ 4D Model Shop]''' Lasercutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting. "They have a proper shop with racks of sheet material. They also sell the tools and laser cutting services. A quicker way of getting sheet material, but you'll probably have to cut it yourself." Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 (9:30 on Saturday)<br />
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* http://www.trentplastics.co.uk/ various plastic machining (have dealt with them, Levi was very helpful get the order in before 3pm and they'll dispatch it next day, plus if you don't see it on their website call and ask as they have more in stock than is on there). Open Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00 (16:30 on Friday)<br />
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* [http://www.lasermake.co.uk/ Laser/Make] Well-priced lasercuttig in Finsbury Park/Haringey area<br />
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* [http://www.digits2widgets.com/ Digits2Widgets] 3D printing house in Camden<br />
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* [http://www.dennyplastics.co.uk/ Denny Plastics] 16, Mitre Bridge Industrial Estate, Mitre Way, White City, London W10 6AU, UK<br />
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=== Other fabbing ===<br />
Not a recommendation, just is just a list of places we've found nearby.<br />
* http://londonsculptureworkshop.org/ non-profit metal and wood workshop in Bermondsey<br />
* http://www.imakr.com/ in Farringdon; a 3D printer shop providing a print-on-demand service. <br />
* http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.trylon.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.razorlab.co.uk/<br />
* http://www.inition.co.uk<br />
* http://cncworkshop.co.uk/ (Tottenham)<br />
* http://www.cutlasercut.com/ (Vauxhall)<br />
* [https://www.turningearth.org/ Turning Earth] Pottery studios in E2 and E10<br />
* [http://machinesroom.org/machines-workspaces Machines Room] Open again in Containerville (near old LHS site)<br />
* https://www.prodpoint.com/<br />
* <s> [https://www.fablabs.io/fablablondon Fablab London City] has a larger Epilog laser. Membership, training etc. also required.</s> gone. Founders started http://www.greenlab.org/<br />
* <s> [http://www.1plus2d.com 1plus2d] just up Kingsland Road -DanC</s> gone?<br />
* <s> http://www.metropolitanworks.org/ </s> Seems to be a japanese lifestyle oriented site<br />
* <s> http://www.getsortedfor.com/ </s> Gone? Site is down<br />
* <s> http://www.spacesaversplus.com/ </s> Gone? Last tweet in 2012 and site is down<br />
<br />
== London retail or trade counter ==<br />
<br />
=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS]''' has most things, more professional. 4 london trade counters, including one in [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=branchNetwork Bow]<br />
* [http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php Cricklewood Electronics] A real shop, with little drawers of stuff & everything.<br />
* [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/ Cool Components] Sparkfun type stuff. No more will call in Clapham anymore, however. Still UK based but moved out of London. <br />
* [http://wires.co.uk/ Retail site] for the [http://www.scientificwire.com/ Scientific Wire Company] - unusual wire : enamelled, knitted, litz etc.<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout] for some easy Arduino starter kits<br />
<br />
=== Hardware ===<br />
* [http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/local-ebay-deals/e29dy/5-miles/business/ends/-/-/-/1/#results Search ebay for nearby auctions ending soon]<br />
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=clerkenwell+screws&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=screws&hnear=Clerkenwell,+Greater+London&cid=4481038914654128037 Clerkenwell screws] All manner of screws etc. and some tools [http://www.screwfastfix.com/about.html Wholesale Division of Clerkenwell Screws which has product lists]<br />
* [http://www.cmsplc.com/ Networking infrastructure]<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal Shop] One Stop Metal Shop: Used to be local but now moved out to Essex<br />
* [http://www.nlph.co.uk/ North London Plant Hire] North London Plant Hire, 4-16 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ: Sells 2.5 and 3.2mm welding rods, doesn't sell MIG supplies<br />
* [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/pages/stores/location/london-docklands/ MachineMart] MachineMart sells 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.25mm Clarke welding rods<br />
* [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/pages/stores/location/london-docklands/ BOC] BOC - good if you are looking for hard to find items..Monier Rd, London E3 2PR, Open from 7.45 am to 4.30pm <br />
* [http://www.jameshoyleandson.co.uk/ Iron foundry ] Cambridge Heath (just over the canal from hackspace)<br />
* [http://www.amadeal.co.uk/index.html Amadeal] Parts for minilathe etc. harryuk123 on Ebay<br />
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See also [[Lab_24#Nearby_shops]] or [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200898536345650228090.00047fd4924edd59e78e5&ie=UTF8&ll=51.526261,-0.126686&spn=0.113635,0.301094&z=12 Editable map of material supplies in London] (feel free to add to / change this too).<br />
<br />
=== Art Stuff ===<br />
* [http://www.paintworks.biz/index/index.php Paintworks] Nearest to the (former) Space, on Kingsland Road. Don't know anything more about it [[User:Akki14|Akki14]] ([[User talk:Akki14|talk]]) Extremely good for its size, often with good deals on short-dated paint or ink. [[User:Eithin|Eithin]] ([[User talk:Eithin|talk]]) 00:29, 29 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis Art] is a large warehouse-sized art shop with all kinds of things. Probably not cheapest for things like liquid latex, silicone moulding materials etc but it's there and it's reasonably priced for large sheets of paper, melinex (laserable clear sheet - useful for stencils), higher quality art supplies etc. One thing that caught me out - they have a vast selection of airbrush media but no hardware !<br />
** Atlantis was most recently near Old St and prior to that, various locations around Whitechapel and Brick Lane. Now moved to a bigger space in London Fields. It's a [https://goo.gl/maps/jSqUAe6RD462 whole yard with parking], addressing complaints about the Whitechapel locations.<br />
* [http://www.cassart.co.uk/shops_01.htm Cass Art] nearest branch is probably Islington. The "large" shop in Islington isn't as big as Atlantis. Range is slightly less upmarket than Atlantis as well. Know your prices before going - a lot of it claims to be cheaper than retail but actually isn't cheapest available elsewhere.<br />
* [http://www.cornelissen.com/ Cornelissen & Son] Holborn area. Pretty shop. Stocks some interesting papers, vellum, parchment, etc but take a shopping list with you if you're buying anything other than standard packs of papers as their paper stock is hidden away downstairs. Can be a bit on the pricey side but check out their clearance section for decent priced artists brushes. <br />
* [http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/ London Graphics Centre] Covent Garden area. Useful for obscure graphics things. Prices are a little on the high side but generally they have higher quality materials anyway.<br />
* [http://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/ourshops.aspx Cowling & Wilcox] branches nearest/easiest to get to from the Space would be Shoreditch High Street & Soho. A mix of art supplies and craft supplies. Middle of the road for quality/prices.<br />
* [http://www.falkiners.com/ Shepherds Falkiners] in Victoria. The best selection of retail paper in London, with helpful knowledgeable staff. If you need large quantities, then there are paper selectors from Antalis and GF Smith on the arts & crafts shelves, but for 1-10 sheets or for art tissue/handmade paper, Falkiners is the best place there is.<br />
* [https://www.greatart.co.uk Great Art], Kingsland Road (not far from LHS Cremer St location). <br />
**Warning #1 : they don't carry anything like the website's stock in the shop. <br />
**Warning #2 : website NSFW due to auto-start voiceovers.<br />
* [https://www.bauhaus-shop.de/ Bauhaus-shop] The most amazing art materials shop I've ever been in. Reminds me of Foyle's bookshop in Charing Cross Road, pre-modernisation, though better organised: floor after floor of unexpected treasures. Unfortunately a bit of a trek, as it's in Berlin, but do visit if you're in the area. Or just want to gorge yourself for a week or so.<br />
* [http://www.caplinglass.co.uk/ Caplin Glass] Good source for glass and mirrors at sane prices, according to discussion on the mailing list Jan '19.<br />
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=== Casting, resins, etc. ===<br />
* [http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ Tiranti], sculptors' tools, materials & studio equipment<br />
* [http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop 4D Model Shop], model making materials<br />
* [http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ Atlantis]<br />
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=== Fabric and Sewing Materials ===<br />
* [http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/ Dalston Mill Fabrics] On the Ridley road market, close to the center of Hackney.<br />
* [http://yesilikethat.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/fabric-shop-review-ultimate-craft/ Ultimate Craft] Large stock of haberdashery, 149 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0NY<br />
* [http://rollsandrems.com/contact.htm/ Rolls and Rems] Large stock of fabric at reasonable prices, 21 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AN, closes at 5.45pm<br />
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=== Plywood ===<!-- from thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/kpaUGEHQNvU --><br />
* [http://www.catfordtimber.co.uk Catford Timber], south of the river<br />
* [http://www.creffields.co.uk/ Creffields (Timber & Boards) Ltd], good for sheets of ply<br />
* [http://dwgeneralwood.co.uk/ D W General Wood Machinists Ltd]<br />
* Travis Perkins<br />
* Volund Timber Ltd, for battens<br />
* [https://www.jennortimber.co.uk/products/plywood Jennor Timber], Lockfield Avenue, Enfield EN3 7QL, or 13 Braintree Rd, Ruislip HA4 0EJ. Laser grade birch ply. Not listed on their website, but they do it - it's in their catalogue, and they know their stuff. Give them a call.<br />
<br />
== London-based, primarily mail order == <br />
* '''[http://www.earthshineelectronics.com/ Earthshine Electronics]''' Ran by a Hackspace member. Arduinos and other parts (can always be found on hackspace [[IRC]]) Discounts for LHS members on request.<br />
* [http://robosavvy.com/site Robosavvy] Robotics, Sparkfun, Makerbot spares. Popular online forum for humanoid robot enthusiasts (mail order next day delivery)<br />
* [http://www.skpang.co.uk/ skpang] S K Pang - Sparkfun products and other parts<br />
* [http://www.ema-models.co.uk/ E M A Model Supplies] Plastic weld solvent, plastics, casting, tools<br />
*[http://www.smtools.co.uk/ S&M Tools & Hardware] Hand & power tools for model making, engineering, jewellery, DIY, etc.<br />
=== Networking infrastructure ===<br />
* [http://cmsplc.com CMS]<br />
* [http://comms-express.com Comms Express]<br />
<br />
== Mail order ==<br />
<br />
== Various ==<br />
* [http://aliexpress.com/ AliExpress.com] - great for bulk orders from China.<br />
* [http://www.banggood.com/ Banggood] - great for bulk orders from China. Sells like an eBay marketplace. Marginally more reliable and sometimes much faster than AliExpress.<br />
* '''[http://amazon.co.uk/ Amazon]''' (next-day with Russ's Amazon Prime account) - equipment is often cheaper<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com/ TechnoBots] - electronics and some very nice hardware components, gears, pneumatics, chains, pulleys (10% Hackspace Membership discount code available - contact asc/ascen on irc)<br />
*Bolt & Bearing in Enfield. Good prices, excellent range. Unit B5/Valley Link Ind Est/Meridian Way Enfield EN3 4TY Tel: 020 8805 7250<br />
* [http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ Chronos] Engineering supplies, tools etc. - Have showroom in Dunstable (5% discount but some things need to be ordered in first)<br />
* [http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/ Modelfixings] Every type of nut, bolt etc. you can imagine, including very small ones.<br />
* [http://www.fix8.co.uk/ Fix8] Like 'Modelfixings' but more cost-effective for large numbers.<br />
* [http://www.a2a4.co.uk/ A2A4] Stainless fasteners, screws etc.<br />
* [http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk/ Mindsets Online] formerly [http://www.mutr.co.uk MUTR] Various interesting stuff mostly intended for school science labs<br />
* [http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/index.asp Cole Parmer] - chemical equipment<br />
* [http://www.micro-tools.de/ Micro-Tools Europe] - Small tools<br />
* [http://www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk/ BB Engineering Supplies] Wide selection of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical bits. Poly belting.<br />
* [http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/ Beers of Europe, King's Lynn] A truly amazing selection of beer.<br />
* [http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/ RDG Tools] - machine tools and accessories, free postage, generally reasonable prices.<br />
* [http://www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/ GLR Distributors] - metals, steam engines, tools. Geocities-style website.<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Allendale-Stores?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Allendale Stores] I first came across this company at a model engineer's exhibiton, trading as Machine DRO and selling cheap glass scales and display units. They now seem to have branched out into a complete hacker's delight - SMD rework stations, RC data loggers, machine tools, wifi aerials .. all those chinese things at more or less chinese prices, but in Hoddesdon. One to watch.<br />
* [http://www.metprep.co.uk/consumables_grinding.php MetPrep] Supplies hard to find wet/dry sanding belts used in preparing metallurgical samples and what the belt sander was originally used for<br />
* [http://www.camdenmin.co.uk/miscellaneous-c-334.html Camden] Some fairly unusual books (by no means all about steam) <br />
* [http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ Westfield Fasteners] Nuts & bolts<br />
* [http://www.hcl-clamping.co.uk/ HCL Clamping] Fasteners<br />
* [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers HacMan's suppliers list]<br />
*[http://www.collegeengineering.co.uk/ The College Engineering Supply] Primarily a mail order service for model engineers. Materials for casting, sheet metals, tubing, tufnol, etc. <br />
* [http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/PEEKRod Direct Plastics] various plastic supplies including PEEK<br />
* [https://tbspoly.com/product-category/sheet-plastics/ TBS Polycarbonates] range of sheet plastics<br />
* [http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/ Zapp Automation] CNC components - steppers, bearings, ballscrew etc<br />
* [http://www.astromediashop.co.uk/Home.html Astro Media] Educational scientific items<br />
* [http://www.engineersmate.com/ Engineer's Mate] bearings, fixings, all sorts of mechanical bits. also on ebay.<br />
* [http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/index.html Gimson Robotics] nice motors and gearboxes<br />
* [http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/home.php Stationary Engine Parts] (and all sorts of useful tools, belting, gasket, plastigauge ..)<br />
* [http://amtjets.com/ Tiny jet engines]<br />
* [http://makingsociety.com/2013/03/the-worlwide-list-of-open-source-hardware-online-stores/ Everything]<br />
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=== Jewellery, watch & clock repair ===<br />
* [http://www.hswalsh.com/ H S Walsh and Sons Ltd] materials, tools and equipment <br />
* [http://www.cooksongold.com/ Cookson Gold] tools, supplies, art clay, etc.<br />
* [http://www.bellore.co.uk/ Bellore Ltd] tools and supplies<br />
<br />
=== Electronics ===<br />
* '''[http://uk.farnell.com/ Farnell]''' has almost everything, more professional. Owns CPC and Newark. Note [http://cpc.farnell.com/ CPC] are sometimes cheaper than Farnell for the same items<br />
* [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS] has most things, more professional, usually more expensive (especially for small orders).<br />
* '''[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid]''' Usually cheaper than RS or Farnell for run-of-the-mill parts. Website search often sucks - try to get a paper catalogue<br />
* [http://www.onlinecomponents.com/ Online Components] Has a pretty large catalog of electronic components, much like Digikey or Mouser<br />
* [http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx Mouser] USA based but free shipping. >£50 Like farnell but often a little cheaper.<br />
* [http://uk.digikey.com/ Digikey] USA based but free shipping >£50. Like Mouser but bigger range, typically a little more expensive<br />
* [http://www.tme.eu/en/ TME.eu] electronic components, cheaper than RS, next day shipping is £5.20.<br />
* [http://www.toby.co.uk/ Toby UK] Specialising in board-board and signal-board connectors. Potential UK supplier of hard-to-find [http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=FTHS-xxR+Series extra long pin headers] as used by the Arduino platform.<br />
* [http://www.northern-connectors.co.uk/index Northern Connectors] Specialist connector distributors. Mainly bulk deals but order threshold is low.<br />
* [http://seeedstudio.com/depot/ Seeed studio] <br />
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun electronics]<br />
* [http://www.linkspritedirect.com/ LinkSprite] Open source electronics, pcDuino, communication modems.<br />
* [https://tindie.com/ Tindie - electronics marketplace] like Etsy<br />
* [http://oomlout.co.uk/ Oomlout Arduino & DIY electronics]<br />
* [http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ Bits Box] - electronic components<br />
* [http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/ Hobby Tronics] Yorkshire based well sorted mail order, sparkfun stuff, their well made own versions and components.<br />
* [http://www.xs4all.nl/~barendh/Indexeng.htm Barend Hendriksen] Holland. Interesting RF parts.<br />
* [http://www.keytronics.co.uk/ Keytronics] Obsolete IC supplier mail order, can also be found with small parts at radio rallies.<br />
* [http://mark5.co.uk/ mark<sup>5</sup>] Obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components.<br />
* [http://www.mmselectronics.co.uk/ MMS Electronics] - SPI/I<sup>2</sup>C graphic LCDs ([[Media:MMS Electronics Ltd DOG price list Jan 2011.pdf|pricelist]])<br />
* [http://www.megauk.com/products.php Mega Electronics] PCB-making supplies. Their products are also sold by Farnell and Rapid but may be cheaper from Mega.<br />
* [http://modtronicsaustralia.com/ Modtronics Australia] PIC32 Wireless Development Boards. RFM69HW breakout boards and modules.<br />
* [http://www.smtstencil.co.uk/ Smtstencil] Cheap polyester SMT stencils. Quick service.<br />
* [http://www.goodwillsales.com/ Goodwill], [http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Ultraleds], [http://www.led-tech.de/ Led-tech] - A gazillion kinds of LED<br />
* [http://www.sureelectronics.net/ Sure Electronics (China)] Interesting selection of electronic stuff.<br />
* [http://shop.ciseco.co.uk/ Ciseco] Microcontrollers, radio modules, Raspberry Pi expanders<br />
* [http://proto-pic.co.uk Proto-pic] good for soft-circuits stuff and various electronics<br />
* [http://www.taydaelectronics.com/ Tayda Electronics]<br />
* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ ShenZhen2U] Cheap Chinese PCBs - about 3 weeks delivery<br />
<br />
===Metals===<br />
If you are ordering any metal always ask if they can throw in a few off cuts of sheet steel for welding lessons! Delivery costs can be really expensive for some of these suppliers so don't rule out going to somewhere like Metal Supermarket if you can get there.<br />
* http://www.parksidesteel.uk.com/ (Next Day)<br />
* [http://metalsupermarkets.co.uk/park-royal/ MetalSupermarket] Stocks Aluminium, Steel and Bearing Bronze. Retail counter at their warehouse near Acton.they are a walk in service. Delivery isn't their strong point apparently, but well priced if you can go over, open at weekends.<br />
* [http://www.industrialmetal.co.uk/ IMS] Stocks Aluminium and steel<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ Aluminium Warehouse] Seems to have a good selection and very very good prices (and prices listed on the website!), but watch out for delivery costs.<br />
* [http://www.metals4u.co.uk/ Metals4U] Good selection of metals (including aluminium, steel, brass, etc.) and welding equipment, and reasonably priced. Prices listed online.<br />
* [http://www.doremetals.co.uk/ Doré Metal Services] Relatively cheap and good selection. Have to call/email for quote though.<br />
* [http://www.orionalloys.co.uk/ Orion Alloys] Moderately priced, but the prices aren't listed.<br />
* [http://www.smithmetal.com/ Smiths Metal Centres] Have physical presence in london (N1 4BZ) but very very expensive. Avoid.<br />
* [http://www.nogginend.com/ Noggin End metals]<br />
* [http://www.cpm-emanufacturing.com/index.asp CPM, Birmingham] - no review<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/e-metalstock/ Metal Stock] t: 01977556515 Very helpful & friendly. Good selection & prices.<br />
* [http://www.onestopmetalshop.co.uk/ One Stop Metal shop], very local! Fairly expensive.<br />
* [http://www.aluminiumrods.co.uk/ Aluminium Brazing Rods]<br />
* [http://www.hindleys.com Hindleys] Stock metals and plastics, and most kinds of tools and consumables, often surprisingly cheap, delivery seems cheap compared to some others on this list as they use normal post.<br />
* [http://www.clickmetal.co.uk ClickMetal] do various bars, shapes<br />
* [https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/ FH Brundle] cheap steel apparently<br />
====Other==== <br />
* Acton: [http://www.hattonmetalcraft.co.uk/metal.htm]<br />
* Near Peckham: [http://www.goodingalum.com/]<br />
* Morden: [http://www.londonmetal.co.uk/Company/Default.htm]<br />
* West Drayton: [http://www.allmetal.co.uk/]<br />
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===Timber===<br />
* [https://plus.google.com/109921106515247245751/about?gl=uk&hl=en M P Building supplies]<br />
* [http://www.lwrp.org.uk/ Leaside Wood Recycling Project]<br />
* [http://www.whittentimber.co.uk/ Whitten Timber]<br />
* [http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/ British Hardwoods]<br />
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/HSS+Hire/@51.5356972,-0.1168472,3a,75y,261.5h,78.14t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dve_vMQdF-LPBEDmJ1XfMkw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D66.513237%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa7b7b680d7b98810!6m1!1e1 Free pallets]: There are usually loads of unusual sized pallets outside the front of Howdens/ HSS hire at the bottom end of the Caledonain Rd.<br />
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== Fabrication ==<br />
* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways] 3D printing company using laser sintering. [[User:Srimech|JimM]] uses them a lot.<br />
* [http://www.cut-tec.co.uk Cut-tec] 3d metal fabrication<br />
* [http://www.daysteel.co.uk Charles Day] Laser and Waterjet Metal Cutting<br />
* [https://www.3dhubs.com/] 3D printing peer-to-peer service<br />
* [http://www.imakr.com/] iMakr.com 3D printing<br />
<br />
===PCBs===<br />
<br />
Although [[homemade PCBs]] have been succesfully made in the hackspace, there are occasions where commercial suppliers are more convenient - where you want larger numbers, or very detailed etching, or the advantages of solder resist, silk screen etc. See [[Guides:PCB_Fabrication]] for a full list<br />
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===Laser Cutter consumables===<br />
See: [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Consumables|Equipment/LaserCutter - Consumables]]<br />
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<br />
===3D printers===<br />
[http://www.wedo3dprinting.com/ WeDo3dPrinting] (operated by a member of Sheffield hackspace)<br />
<br />
===Beer===<br />
Go to Four Vintners - it's "about 25% cheaper than Majestic" and closer. Don't waste the beer money on the local offie (although they are friendly and helpful).<br />
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[http://www.kriswines.com/ Kris Wines], Camden - Belgian, Bavarian and British beers<br />
<br />
===Meat===<br />
<br />
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/london/hackney/<br />
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===Sculptors' supplies===<br />
<br />
Including stone-working tools, casting supplies, clay, plaster, plasticine, resins &c.<br />
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ near Gt Portland St station. Knowlegeable staff, good range, not incredibly cheap though.<br />
<br />
== Biohacking ==<br />
<br />
See biohacking [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Biohacking#Suppliers suppliers]<br />
<br />
== Secondhand Tools ==<br />
<br />
If you're looking for second-hand hand tools, the following lists were culled from a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/london-hack-space/a2QQrz3uZuM%5B1-25%5D mailing list post] and other sources. Feel free to add detail if you check any of these places out. <br />
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=== In the London Area ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.192.com/atoz/business/london-n1/diy-shops/c-demetriou-zingas/fa186e1f0655e5a10750d70a2a7bd954b540111f/comp/ C. Demetriou Zingas] is a DIY shop that sells power tools, timber, paint and piping. They also sell some second hand items. Open hours seem a bit unpredictable, so might be worth calling first. <br />
* Brick lane - theres a small but tardis-like 2nd hand/antique store just off the top of brick lane, on the west side - possibly Bacon Street - in there you will find a massive selection of old and used hand tools. <br />
* [http://workaid.org/ Workaid] has a shop in Chesham. They mostly send tools to developing countries, but also sell a lot of them off on site. These are all refurbished/sharpened, since that's what they do, but they're also always looking for volunteers.<br />
* Peetamber from [http://www.tfsr.org/ Tools For Self-Reliance] comes over to the hackspace around once a month. He's always got a nice selection of older hand-tools, usually of excellent quality. He usually announces on the mailing list when he's coming over.<br />
* There is a guy who's sometimes at [http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/greenwich-market/ Greenwich Market] or [http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/markets.php Spitalfields Market] with old tools<br />
* There are tools second hand, as well as new tools at reduced prices, sold at Nine Elms Sunday Market, Vauxhall, SW8 2LF<br />
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=== By mail order ===<br />
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* [http://www.antiquetools.co.uk/about.php Antique Tools]<br />
* [http://secondhandtools.co.uk/ Second Hand Tools], also have an outlet in the antiques village on the promenade in Lyme Regis.<br />
* [http://www.toolbazaarcatalogue.co.uk/ Tool Bazaar]<br />
*[http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/index.htm Stewart of Reading] Surplus electronic test equipment<br />
*[http://pennyfarthingtools.co.uk Pennyfarthing Tools]<br />
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== Classified ads and junk sales ==<br />
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* [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=11&Itemid=11 engineering machinery] [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=12&Itemid=12 , materials] and [http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk small ads]<br />
* [http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm amateur radio rallies] have lots of interesting junk and random components. Rallies have been in decline in recent years, but [http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/ Dunstable Downs] near Luton in May is always worth a trip.<br />
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== More lists ==<br />
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* [http://sejewellery.squarespace.com/stuff-link/ Artists, Jewellers, Metals] and other supplies<br />
* [http://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/PCB_suppliers PCB ] manufacturers<br />
* [http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/components.htm G3SEK's list] (electronics, radio, metalwork)<br />
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== Discounts ==<br />
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Some online sellers offer distributor prices to hackspaces provided a minimum order level is met. <br />
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* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today/ Adafruit]<br />
* [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Dangerous_Prototypes_distributors Dangerous prototypes]<br />
* [http://earthshineelectronics.com Earthshine Electronics] Discount to Hackspace members on request<br />
* [http://www.technobotsonline.com Technobots] 10% Hackspace Members Discount (email asc / ascen)<br />
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If you're interested in aggregating your order to obtain these discounts [[Discounts|please provide details]]<br />
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== Free Samples ==<br />
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Perspex.co.uk: [http://www.perspex.co.uk/documents/technical/Colour-Selector.pdf Colour selector], [http://www.perspex.co.uk/?login/request-samples Sample request]<br />
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Castle Fine Arts Foundry (bronze casting): [http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/index.php free wax] - click green 'free wax' icon top right of page.<br />
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Things we might want [http://www.david-neat.co.uk/teaching/teaching_i/current/gallery03/Recommended%20model-making%20materials.pdf]<br />
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== eBay ==<br />
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I have dealt with these on ebay and received from good to outstanding service from them<br />
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* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Solderman?_rdc=1 the solderman] soldering equipment (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Acuflow?_rdc=1 acuflow] syringes (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/crodnet&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID crodnet] components (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Spiratronics-Electronic-Components?_rdc=1 Spiratronics] components (artag)<br />
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I have dealt with these sellers in the real world (and sometimes also on ebay) and will gladly use them [again].<br />
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* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/pyedpyeman/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 pyedpyeman] surplus radio gear (artag)<br />
* [http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/fazerblazer&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID fazerblazer] machinery and manuals (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mishis-Interesting-Bits-and-Bobs?_rdc=1 nezretroussez] components and military radios (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/pcefficientltd?_rdc=1 pcefficient] ex-corporate IT equipment (artag)<br />
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These sellers seem to have particularly interesting and relevant products, but I haven't dealt with them yet.<br />
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* [http://shop.ebay.co.uk/cutplot/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 vinyl cutting blades] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MaryPoppinsBag?_rdc=1 John Stevenson from rec.models.engineering] (artag)<br />
* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Geisslerroehren?_rdc=1 gas-filled tubes] (artag)<br />
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== Abroad ==<br />
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* [http://www.tokyohackerspace.org/akihabara/ Tokyo hackspaces's guide to akihabara]<br />
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== Spaces==<br />
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If you need somewhere to hold an event, the hackspace may be suitable. See [[Guides/Planning an event]] for some notes about how to organise an event at the hackspace. If the hackspace is too small, or booked up, or inappropriate in some way, : [[Media:VAN_find_a_venue.pdf|here are some useful suggestions]] (unwieldy pdf).<br />
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