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--- where_to_buy_parts [2013/04/04 15:24] – srw7
+++ where_to_buy_parts [2018/11/09 03:07] (current) – [3D Printer Filament] swalde
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   * [[http://www.princessauto.com|Princess Auto]] ([[http://local.google.ca/maps/place?q=Princess+Auto+Ltd,+Idylwyld+Drive+North,+Saskatoon,+SK&hl=en&cid=8721164819188219008 |2802 Idylwyld Drive North]]) --- Tools of all kinds and a handy surplus section. Careful with the Power Fist tools; they are often poor quality. Can be a good source for cheap parts.
+==== Plastic ====
+  * [[https://www.wdplastics.com/ |WD Plastics]] --- For sheet plastics such as ABS, Acrylic, PETG (co-poly) for use in the laser, or HDPE for use on Goliath.
+==== 3D Printer Filament ====
+The Makerbot uses 1.75mm PLA.  The really cheap stuff doesn't work well.
+  * [[https://www.be-electronics.com/product_p/pla17wh1.htm |B&E Electronics]] --- B & E carries MG Chemicals. Our members have had good luck with this filament
+  * [[https://www.amazon.ca |Amazon]] --- Amazon carries AMZ3D.  Some of our members have reported good luck.
+  * [[https://solarbotics.com/catalog/3d-printing/ |Solarbotics]] --- eSun seems to work well.
+  * [[https://hobbyking.com/en_us/workbench/3d-printers/filament.html |HobbyKing]] --- also carries eSun.
 ==== Electronics ====
+  * [[http://sktechworks.ca/store/ |TechWorks Store]] --- Techworks has a wide variety of parts available in our store.
   * [[http://www.fingertechrobotics.com/ |FingerTech Robotics]] --- Local supplier of motors, wheels, Garolyte, and robot kits -- Also available through Saskatoon TechWorks; talk to Kurtis Wanner
-  * [[http://www.rchobbyworld.com/ | Hobbyworld]] ([[http://local.google.ca/maps/place?q=hobby+world,+saskatoon&hl=en&cid=13062938454827715314 |1521 Idylwyld Drive North]]) --- Mostly R/C and models. Some materials available.
+  * [[http://www.expresshobbies.com/ | Express Hobbies]] ([[https://goo.gl/maps/t6mZ692Voao | 411 34th Street East]]) --- R/C, Models, Materials, 3D Printing filament and more.
-  * B&E Industrial Electronics ([[http://local.google.ca/maps/place?q=b+e+electronics+saskatoon&hl=en&cid=13729104257492657162 |103-2518 Faithfull Ave]]) --- Local supplier of electronics. Limited stock, but can often order parts in cheaper than ordering through Digi-Key.
+  * [[http://www.be-electronics.com/ |B&E Industrial Electronics]] ([[http://local.google.ca/maps/place?q=b+e+electronics+saskatoon&hl=en&cid=13729104257492657162 |103-2518 Faithfull Ave]]) --- Local supplier of electronics. Limited stock, but can often order parts in cheaper than ordering through Digi-Key.
   * [[http://www.digikey.ca |Digi-Key]] --- Canadian mail-order supply for almost any parts imaginable. Prices are a bit higher than others.
   * [[http://ca.mouser.com |Mouser Electronics]] --- American-based business with a Canadian outlet. Larger selection than Digi-Key.
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   * [[http://www.seeedstudio.com |Seeed Studio]] --- Chinese manufacturer of hobbyist electronics. Many open source hardware projects at extremely low prices. Also does custom PCB manufacturing.
   * [[http://goldphoenixpcb.biz/ |Gold Phoenix PCB Co.]] --- Cheap Chinese manufacturer of custom PCBs.
-  * [[http://www.apcircuits.com/ |AP Circuits]] -- Expensive, fast Calgary manufacturer of custom PCBs.
+  * [[http://www.apcircuits.com/ |AP Circuits]] -- [[APCircuits|Expensive]], fast Calgary manufacturer of custom PCBs.

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