[Vanhackspace] Sugest where to get metal / plastic locally

[Dallas Luther]

Ya, also Metal Supermarket out in Burnaby. They have a lot of aluminum
off-cuts for cheap.
http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/

With regards to plastic;
http://www.ippnet.com/

Also Sabic and Acrylco.

I have had a Micro on order from Lumenlab for months, gonna bring it in to a
meet when it arrives.
I recently got a 3D scanner and I am looking to produce a workflow to
recreate physical objects. If any of you guys are interested is using it,
let me know.

Cheers,
Dallas

2008/10/28 Emmanuel Stone <emmanuel.stone at gmail.com>

> 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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