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List of good suppliers
Internet searches can often give you what you want, but I still have a list of online suppliers for projects that I specifically check out. I'm always looking for new ones, so if anybody's got a few that'd be great. Here are some I frequent:
Ebay (you never know...)
H&R Surplus - surplus electronics & some mechanical
American Science & Surplus - surplus electronics & some mechanical
Marlin P. Jones & Assoc. - electronics & some mechanical
Surplus Center - mechanical surplus, fair amount of hydraulics and pneumatics
Grizzly Industrial - tools
McMaster Carr (can be expensive, depending) - industrial supply
Grainger (can also be expensive) - industrial supply
Harbor Freight Tools - cheap tools (check if retail store near you)
JTS Machinery - metalworking supplies
More links from posts on this thread:
From dkjones96:
The Electronic Goldmine - electronics & some mechanical stuff
Markertek - cable & connectors
CableOrganizer.com - sleeves
Mouser - specific electronic parts
Digi-Key - even more specific electronic parts
Futurlec - miniboards for Interface boards, isolated dc motor control, LED displays, also components and PCB supplies
From Jay2TheRescue:
All Electronics - electronics & some mechanical
MCM Electronics - electronics
From bowtieguy:
Northern Tools and Equipment - Tools mostly
Pat's Small Engine Parts Plus
Online Boot Store
From RoadWarrior (in Canada):
Forest City Surplus - Camping related surplus & misc
Princess Auto - auto related surplus
C&H Sales was good, but they shut down. I had good places for RC car servos and micro-controllers, but seem to have lost the links when I migrated from my old computer. In fact I lost all my supplier links, but was able to recall the ones above.
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: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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03-31-2009, 09:29 AM
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For general electronics parts and stocking up I frequent The Electronic Goldmine. They have some interesting stuff. They do have a minimum order amount on there of $10 and shipping added in there makes it where you are spending about $20 each time but their assortments are WAY worth it. I get the small electronics surprise box and it takes me a good few hours to sort through all the resistors, capacitors, and other stuff in there.
For cable supplies(cable and connectors) I visit Markertek. For sleeves I go to http://cableorganizer.com/. Since ALL of my cables are hand made they tend to get a lot of business from me.
For my specific electronics parts I use Mouser. At times they don't have what I need and I end up at Digi-Key but I don't like that I can't order 11 SMD resistors from them because they make you order SMD stuff like that in sets of 10.
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03-31-2009, 09:33 AM
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Some places have grab bags that really are lousy, so that's good to know.
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
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Pronunciation: \kō-di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\
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: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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03-31-2009, 09:40 AM
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The large surprise box has more actual item in it then components. I got 6 hardcore reduction gear boxes (gotta be in the 750-1500:1 ratio), a synchronous timing motor, a 120v water pump, and some other crazy things. I prefer the smaller box.
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03-31-2009, 09:44 AM
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Friend of mine got a 50lb surprise box from someplace (wish I could recall) and it had lots and lots of old computer cards, RAM, and stuff like that. Pretty much completely worthless.
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
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Pronunciation: \kō-di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\
Function: noun
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: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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03-31-2009, 10:35 AM
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Gross, I could see a box like that being full of old ISA 256k Trident video cards, 30-pin simms, and 486 SX25 chips.
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03-31-2009, 10:44 AM
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I liked ISA 256k Trident video cars, 30-pin simms, and 486 SX25 chips. That was fun hardware to work with.
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03-31-2009, 10:58 AM
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If it hadn't gone to the dump already, the lot of it would be yours! 
The Electronic Goldmine is fantastic! My will to resist is just barely holding out, but the next time I actually need something, I'm going to pad the order like there's no tomorrow.
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
co de pen den cy
Pronunciation: \kō-di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\
Function: noun
Date: 1979
: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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03-31-2009, 11:35 AM
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It's so easy to add a few 20 cent things here and $2 things there and end up with a $75 order at that place. My first order from them was intended to be only $30 and it more than doubled that by the time I was done. However, I don't think I'll need to buy an LED ever again! lol
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03-31-2009, 11:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theholycow
I liked ISA 256k Trident video cars, 30-pin simms, and 486 SX25 chips. That was fun hardware to work with.
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It's expensive hardware now. Most if it is because everyone thinks that 'vintage' computer hardware means it's worth more, which I think has gotten the price up to a point that it takes just as much to load a 486 with 32mb of ram that it does to load my Dell at home with 4GB. Just go to ebay and do a search for 8086. It's stupid.
Plus, gold is more like $1000 an ounce now instead of the $200 it was back when they made those thick, solid gold processor pins so people have been harvesting them like crazy.
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03-31-2009, 01:12 PM
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Really? That stuff is worth money now? I've got a lot of that crap, I wonder if I can turn it into much-needed cash...
I mean, I liked it, but it's nothing I want to use now. When it was state of the art it was nice to work with. Set the jumper for IRQ3 and you would know that it was on IRQ3...
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03-31-2009, 01:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theholycow
Set the jumper for IRQ3 and you would know that it was on IRQ3...
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Yeah, well, I run a mac now. Don't remind me. 
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
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Pronunciation: \kō-di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\
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: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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03-31-2009, 02:21 PM
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My 2 favorites are www.allelectronics.com and www.mcmelectronics.com
You never know what you're going to find in their catalogs. I've been buying from both for about 20-25 years now.
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03-31-2009, 02:44 PM
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I'm going to add all the ones people contribute to my initial post so it'll all be in one place. I also found a couple more I've used by searching my old emails.
All electronics and mcm! Blast from the past. I haven't used them since I operated with paper catalogs in college. They were good places.
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
co de pen den cy
Pronunciation: \kō-di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\
Function: noun
Date: 1979
: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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03-31-2009, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkjones96
It's so easy to add a few 20 cent things here and $2 things there and end up with a $75 order at that place.
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Yeah, but it's such a good deal, and I'll use it eventually, and it'd be good to have it on hand immediately, and it'd be nice to share the shipping cost, also they may not carry it later when I need it.
Did I hit all the rationalizations? 
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
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04-06-2009, 06:55 PM
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04-06-2009, 06:58 PM
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Sometimes, but they can be a little steep. Thanks. I'll add it to the list.
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
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Pronunciation: \kō-di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\
Function: noun
Date: 1979
: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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05-26-2009, 01:49 PM
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http://www.futurlec.com/
Their miniboards are just great. Simple little boards for mostly around $5-10 each. Interface boards, isolated dc motor control, LED displays.
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05-26-2009, 01:51 PM
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Awesome, I'll add it the list in the first post.
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
co de pen den cy
Pronunciation: \kō-di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\
Function: noun
Date: 1979
: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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07-15-2009, 06:51 PM
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Added it to the list.
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Main Entry: co de pen dence - see codependency
co de pen den cy
Pronunciation: \kō-di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\
Function: noun
Date: 1979
: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin) ; broadly : dependence on the needs of or control by another
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07-15-2009, 08:05 PM
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For Canadians
www.fcsurplus.com
www.princessauto.com
There's a couple of decent surplus stores in Toronto too, forget the web addys will add later.
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here's the best pricing and free shipping on boots i've been able to find... http://www.onlinebootstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?
well, at least the best price of steel toe wolverines, which i believe are THE best boots on the planet.
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Just in time...I'm almost due up for some new boots...and my job will help pay for them...
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Here is one of my all-time favorite stores...haven't visited their new location yet, but spent many fun hours (and $100s) in their old store...
http://candhsurplus.com/
Another great place (especially for vintage electronics): http://www.tubesandmore.com/
Not a whole lot automotive either place (although C & H had a whole bunch of speedometers once, looked to be late '50s Studebaker I think...)
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Dick Naugle says: 1. Prepare food fresh. 2. Serve customers fast. 3. Keep place clean.
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07-22-2010, 03:59 PM
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http://www.couponcabin.com/
not a supplier of tangible goods, but a supplier none the less.
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Hope people know of http://www.NewEgg.com for most common electronics/components for computers and household items.
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Re: List of good suppliers
http://www.ushomefilter.com/
wanted to add this--best prices i could find on the net. free shipping and they beat the home improvement stores!
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Re: List of good suppliers
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just bought some new boots here again. found a $10 off coupon in addition to their already best price anywhere. code "topten" yields your $10 credit. BTW, for you safety toe guys like me, i love the composite toe wolverines!
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Re: List of good suppliers
www.shoes.com has a 15% off coupon. i've been itching to try a pair of those skechers' shape ups. $100+ is a bit much, but certain colors are marked down. w/ the mark down and coupon, they can be had for $84.99(no tax, free shipping).
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