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 * [http://www.imagesco.com Images Scientific Instruments] Robotics and electronics. Check out the [http://www.imagesco.com/sensors/sensor-index.html various specialized sensors] they sell. Very speedy shipping. Location: Staten Island NY
-====Custom PC Boards====
+==== Custom PC Boards ====
-* http://pcbshopper.com/  compare quotes from 23 PCB manufacturers
+* http://pcbshopper.com/ compare quotes from 23 PCB manufacturers
+== Metal Working ==
+=== TIG Supplies ===
+* [https://store.cyberweld.com/weaktigtoack2.html The Weldcraft AK4C torch kit] is the "base" kit for the Miller Dynasty 280DX.
+* [https://store.cyberweld.com/products/weldcraft-ak2c-tig-torch-accessory-kit?variant=43707923235043 The Weldcraft AK2C torch kit] is the reference kit for the Miller MultiMatic 220.
+=== Powder Coating ===
+==== Food Safe ====
+* [https://www.powderbuythepound.com/fda-approved-clear.html FDA-approved clear]
+==== NON Food Safe ====
+* [https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders.html Eastwood] has a large selection of colors, and a store located on the South Side and are open seven days a week
+* [https://powdercoatings.ppg.com PPG] offers reflective powders in clear and black, cool for bicycles or anything that could benefit from high visibility.
 == Free Stuff ==
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 * [http://www.beaconfabric.com Becon Fabrics And Notions] An amazing assortment of drapery supplies, webbing, flagcloth and other outdoor fabrics. Great website for idea generation. Location: Lakeland, FL
 * [http://www.lessemf.com/fabric.html Less EMF] Conductive fabric and thread. Enough said.
+* [https://fabrics-store.com Frabrics-Store.com] Linen and Cotton-Linen blends, the Doggie Bag section has bolt ends at reduced price.
 === Junk & Salvage ===
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 === Metal ===
+* [https://osoriometals.com/ Osorio Metals]  - Can be very cheap.
+* [https://www.tsdistributors.com TS Distributors] - Can be cheaper than other places
 * [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com Metal Supermarkets] — A source for metals, all kinds and shapes, no minimums. Location: [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=metalsupermarkets.com+loc:chicago Five locations in Chicagoland.]
 * [[D. Wexler & Sons (metal supplier)|D. Wexler & Sons]] — A36 steel. A small supply shop, very friendly, will answer your questions. Location: 47th St, Chicago
 * [http://www.otisoakley.com/ Otis-Oakley] — Sells scrap steel, as well as some new steel. Location: California Ave and Fulton St, Chicago
 * [https://www.metalsdepot.com/index.phtml MetalsDepot] — A source for metals, all kinds and shapes, no minimums. Location: Winchester, KY
+* [https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/store/index.php Midwest Steel] - A source for metals, all shapes and larger sizes available than most, no minimums. Location: Rodgers, MN.
+* [https://www.speedymetals.com/ Speedy Metals] - A source for metals all shapes and sizes, Plate/sheet are a standard size, no minimums, and has discounted items. Location: Rockford, IL
 === Paper ===
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 === Wood ===
-* [http://www.owlhardwood.com/ Owl Hardwood Lumber] — Rare and exotic woods, specialty woodworking supplies and kits. Location: See website for your nearest local retail store.
+* [http://www.owlhardwood.com/ Owl Hardwood Lumber] — Rare and exotic woods, specialty woodworking supplies and kits. Location: See website for your nearest local retail store. Mention the PS1 account when you make your purchase and receive a 10% discount.
 * [http://www.woodworld.com/ Wood World] — South on Elston. Expensive and unhelpful. Heavily picked over exotic and domestic hardwood. Last resort.
 * [http://carstensmillworks.yolasite.com Carstens Millworks] — Sawyer in Warrenville offering kiln dried regional hardwoods.
-* [http://www.allamericanreclaim.com/contact.html All American Reclaim]] — Reclaimed hardwood in Crystal Lake.
+* [http://www.allamericanreclaim.com All American Reclaim]] — Reclaimed hardwood in Crystal Lake.
 * [http://www.woodfinder.com/listings/012206.php Russell Mill] — Saw mill in Zion Illinois — salvage and reclaimed lumber, hardwood sawyer.
 * [http://meyerslumber.com/ Meyers Woodworking and Lumber] — West Chicago sawyer — regional hardwoods.
 * [http://www.horiganufp.com/ Horrigan Urban Forest Products] — Skokie — urban felled hardwoods
 * [http://ghwoodworking-com.web4.tempwebsite.net/?page_id=24 GH Woodworking] — Wauconda sawyer — reclaimed urban hardwood.
+* [https://www.rebuildingexchange.org/warehouse Rebuilding Exchange]  — Chicago (10 minutes drive South on Elston) — reclaimed lumber and fixtures
 === Plastic ===
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 * [http://www.raycosignsupply.com Rayco Sign Supply] — roll vinyl for the use with the vinyl cutter, and other sign-making supplies. Location: Chicago
 * [http://www.eagerplastics.com/cat.htm Eager Polymers] — Liquid thermosets: Silicones, epoxies, moldmaking, etc. Location: 48th St, Chicago
-* [http://www.abbeyspecialties.com/ Abbey Specialties] — laserable acrylic, potentially other plastics and rubbers (talk to Tony) — PS:1's landlord — literally next door
+===Glass===
+* [http://tglass.com/ Tortenson glass 3233 N. Sheffield Ave.] - tends to be expensive, compared to Chicago Tempered Glass
+* [http://www.chicagotemperedglass.com/ Chicago Tempered Glass]
+* The internet! For standard sizes and thicknesses, you can now get glass delivered for less than the price of local custom fabrication.
 == Reference ==
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 * [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/Nicholson%20Guide%20To%20Filing%202006.pdf Nicholson File Information] Nicholson file guide to files and filing.
 * [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/file_terminology.pdf Nicholson File Terminology] Nicholson File Terminology Guide
-* [http://www.sherline.com/resource.htm Sherline's Metalworking Resources and Hotlinks List] Reference material for miniature machining.
+* [https://www.sherline.com/related-links-and-resources/ Sherline's Metalworking Resources and Hotlinks List] Reference material for miniature machining.
 * [http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/index.php Shop Floor Talk Forum] A forum for all things metal and metal working.
 * [http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/index.php The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's Workshop BBS] A forum for all things metal and metal working.
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 Title (Links to Amazon.com), Author, ISBN, Description
-* [http://www.lindsaybks.com/ Lindsay Technical Publications]. An amazing catalog of how to books from the turn of the century to modern technology.
+* [http://www.lindsaybks.com/ Lindsay Technical Publications] Now out of business. An amazing catalog of how to books from the turn of the century to modern technology.
+* [http://www.lindsaybks.com/link1.html Lindsay's links to similar vendors]
+* [http://www.youroldtimebookstore.com/ Your Old Time Bookstore] Former employees of Lindsay, some of the same books
+* [http://www.gingerybookstore.com/ Gingery Books]
 * [http://www.knowledgepublications.com Knowledge Publications]. A lot of energy related books.
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 == Retail Suppliers ==
-* [http://www.sciplus.com/ American Science and Surplus] All around awesome store, and we get a discount! Customer Number is 12025714. Retail locations in Jefferson Park, Geneva, and Niles.
+* [http://www.sciplus.com/ American Science and Surplus] All around awesome store, and we get a discount! Customer Number is 12025714. Retail locations in Park Ridge, Geneva, and Milwaukee.
 * [http://scientificsonline.com/ Edmund Scientific] Wide range of science related toy, games and kits. Location: Tonawanda, NY
 * [http://www.bricklink.com/ Brick Link] Kind of like eBay or Amazon but for Lego bricks.
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 * [http://www.govliquidation.com/ Government Liquidators] Official federal government auctions site. Read the fine print before you leap.
+== Coffee ==
+* [https://www.kikwetu.coffee/ Kikwetu Kenya Coffee Company]
+* [https://www.sweetmarias.com/ Sweet Maria's Home Coffee Roasting]