[Vanhackspace] Sugest where to get metal / plastic locally

[Emmanuel Stone]

I know Rustan Metals[1] will sell small quantities of aluminium
(Minimum order $20), and presumably other stuff too.

Not sure about plastic, I found a nice sheet of delrin or similar in a
"Free Stuff" box :)

If you're looking for information about converting to CNC (I presume
you got the Craftex rebranded Sieg X2 mill), here's a few links to get
you started (i'm still debating the merits of each of these options,
so let me know what you think)

http://biobug.org/machine-shop/mill/
http://www.fignoggle.com/
http://cncfusion.com/minimill1.html
http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26973

-Emmanuel

[1]

630 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 3L2, Canada‎ - (604) 682-8541‎
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&resnum=0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=rustan+metals+vancouver&fb=1&cid=0,0,6964719272263176241&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image

On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:02 AM, James Douma <james.douma at nitobi.com> wrote:
> Ok .... next question ...
>
> I got a mini mill from Busy Bee and the CNC kit is on its way. (Thanks
> Emmanuel)
>
> Where is a good place to get aluminum stock and/or plastic sheet / blocks in
> the lower mainland. ... or is it better to just order it online.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
>
> - James
>
> On 10/24/08, James Douma <james.douma at nitobi.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Emmanuel,
>>
>> That sounds like a much better  idea (getting mini Mill from Busy Bee).
>>
>> The lumenlab stuff looks really cool as well. It looks like really good
>> quality components. I wouldn't mind getting one of the RoGR kits ... maybe
>> phase 2 :)
>>
>> I think I'll swing by the Busy Bee store in New West this weekend to check
>> it out.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> James
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Emmanuel Stone
>> <emmanuel.stone at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I was following these guys' progress:
>>> http://lumenlab.com/
>>>
>>> Until I got a mini-mill (in busy bee tools) to convert.
>>>
>>> -Emmanuel
>>>
>>> On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 10:46 AM, James Douma <james.douma at nitobi.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> > Can anyone suggest a good source for get a desktop CNC kit ( good
>>> > quality
>>> > rails, bushings, etc)
>>> >
>>> > I was thinking of getting the Fireball V90 kit
>>> >
>>> >    http://www.probotix.com/FireBall_v90_cnc_router_kit/
>>> >
>>> > I'm not sure what the quality of construction is. It appears to be made
>>> > of
>>> > MDF frame but I can't tell what the quality of the rails + bushings +
>>> > threaded rods are. Anyone have any insights here?
>>> >
>>> > Checking eBay, there are a lot of options out there with a wide price
>>> > range.
>>> > I don't want anything super-expensive but at the same time I'm looking
>>> > for
>>> > decent quality (polished chrome rails ... custom machined parts ... not
>>> > hacked together)
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > http://business.shop.ebay.ca/items/Equipment-Machinery__cnc_W0QQ_nkwZcncQQLHQ5fAuctionZ1QQ_dmptZWoodworkingQQ_sacatZ57120QQ_sopZ3QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em301?_trksid=p3286.c0.m301
>>> >
>>> > Ideally I'd like to use a Canadian supplier.
>>> >
>>> > If anyone has any suggestions, can you please let me know.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks,
>>> >
>>> > James
>>> >
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