[Vanhackspace] Sugest where to get metal / plastic locally

[James Douma]

Cool thanks!!!

- James

On 10/28/08, Dallas Luther <dallas.luther at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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