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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. | * [[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. |
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| | ==== 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. |
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| | ==== 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 ==== | ==== 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.fingertechrobotics.com/ |FingerTech Robotics]] --- Local supplier of motors, wheels, Garolyte, and robot kits -- Also available through Saskatoon TechWorks; talk to Kurtis Wanner |
| * Scott Walde has a lot of parts and is often willing to sell them to members. You can search his database [[http://home.wtis.net/partsdb/ |here.]] Contact him for Prices. | |
| * [[http://www.expresshobbies.com/ | Express Hobbies]] ([[https://goo.gl/maps/t6mZ692Voao | 411 34th Street East]]) --- R/C, Models, Materials, 3D Printing filament and more. | * [[http://www.expresshobbies.com/ | Express Hobbies]] ([[https://goo.gl/maps/t6mZ692Voao | 411 34th Street East]]) --- R/C, Models, Materials, 3D Printing filament and more. |
| * [[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.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. |
