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Nav no longer works near the old screwfix branch, and the new one is certainly close enough to the hackspace that you can go yourself!
 
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The following local suppliers have been found to be rather useful:
The following local suppliers have been found to be rather useful:


== Paraffin Suppliers ==
==Member Storage==


Fuel for the heater is available from:
The member storage shelves are located in the member storage room, at the very back of the space.


*Murco, Hunslet Road - £8.29/4l (on 25/11/2012).
==Farnell==


== Clas Ohlson ==
*Website: [http://uk.farnell.com/ uk.farnell.com] - Trade counter has now closed down.<br />
*Website: [http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/ www.clasohlson.co.uk]
*Useful products:
*Location: 26-28 The Headrow
**[http://uk.farnell.com/raaco/126762/cabinet-organiser-44compartment/dp/1367091 Storage Cabinet] - Bulk component storage.
Some sort of genetic experiment to cross Ikea with Argos appears to have gone terribly wrong and resulted in Clas Ohlson. They stock all sorts of incredibly useful stuff.
HacMan have their own list of [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers/Farnell useful stuff]


Useful products:
==Metal Supermarket==


*[http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/1300-Piece-Nut-and-Bolt-Set/Pr407042000 Nut and bolt set] - M3-M6 nuts bolts and washers - don't run out!
*Website: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.co.uk www.metalsupermarkets.co.uk]
*[http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Assorted-Springs/Pr312132000 Assorted springs] - Very handy in all sorts of projects.
*Location: 1 Overland Trading Estate, Gildersome
*[http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Organiser-Box/Pr406997000 Organiser box] - perfect for storing your components.


== Farnell ==
Suppliers of steel/aluminium/copper/brass/bronze sheet/bar/tube. Will cut to size. Supplied the smooth rod for the hackspace Mendel Max.
*Website: [http://uk.farnell.com/ uk.farnell.com]
*Location: Maybrook Industrial Estate, Armley


The Farnell trade counter in Armley is always worth a visit. Just don't expect to buy only what you went there for, the shelves full of discounted items are highly addictive.
==Huws Gray==


Useful products:
*Website: [https://www.huwsgray.co.uk/storefinder/store/leeds---mabgate-15103 www.huwsgray.co.uk]
*Location: 83-85 Skinner Lane


*[http://uk.farnell.com/raaco/126762/cabinet-organiser-44compartment/dp/1367091 Storage Cabinet] - Bulk component storage.
Just down the road from the hackspace, a very handy source of wood & mdf.


HacMan have their own list of [http://wiki.hacman.org.uk/Suppliers/Farnell useful stuff]
==Dragon Timber==


== Maplin ==
*Website: [https://www.dragontimber.co.uk/ www.dragontimber.co.uk]
*Website: [http://www.maplin.co.uk/ www.maplin.co.uk]
*Location: Pickup Business Park, Grangefield Road, Stanningley, LS28 6LG
*Location: 3 Regent Street


Given its proximity to the hackspace Maplin is always worth a visit for that one component you need to finish off a project, but beware - you will probably pay over the odds, and they hold very little stock, so if you need more than 2 or 3 of something you may find you're out of luck.
Out laser ply supplier.


They have some breadboards at surprisingly good prices.
==Model Shop==


== Metal Supermarket ==
*Website: [http://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/ www.modelshopleeds.co.uk]
*Website: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com www.metalsupermarkets.com]
*Location: 86-88 Crossgates Road
*Location: 1 Overland Trading Estate, Gildersome


Suppliers of steel/aluminium/copper/brass/bronze sheet/bar/tube. Will cut to size. Supplied the smooth rod for the hackspace Mendel Max.
The model shop in Crossgates is a traditional style model shop, of the type that is rapidly disappearing due to cheap imported stuff bought via the internet killing the trade (Remember Maplins)


== Milford Builders Merchants ==
They stock servos, motors, motor controllers, construction materials (balsa wood etc), glues, model kits, radio control equipment, R/C planes / helicopters / boats / cars, spare parts, rockets, kites, model engines and their fuels, paints of all kinds, batteries and chargers, modeling tools etc.  
*Website: [http://www.milfordmerchants.com/ www.milfordmerchants.com]
*Location: 83-85 Skinner Lane
 
Just down the road from the hackspace, a very handy source of wood & mdf.


== Model Shop ==
It is a place where enthusiasm can result in you spending plenty of cash.
*Website: [http://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/ www.modelshopleeds.co.uk]
*Location: 86-88 Crossgates Road
The model shop in Crossgates stocks servos, motors, construction materials and paints and is yet another place where enthusiasm can result in you spending plenty of cash.


Useful products:
Useful products:
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*[http://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=41_55&products_id=11984 Standard servo]
*[http://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=41_55&products_id=11984 Standard servo]


== Screwfix ==
==Screwfix==
 
*Website: [http://www.screwfix.com/ www.screwfix.com]
*Website: [http://www.screwfix.com/ www.screwfix.com]
*Location: Unit 3 Olympia Industrial Estate, Gelderd Lane
*Location: College Trade Park, 5 Roundhay Road, LS7 3AJ
Source of reasonably priced tools. They occasionally have some absolute bargains. Nav works just down the road so can collect items for delivery to the hackspace.
Source of reasonably priced tools. They occasionally have some absolute bargains.
 
==Trotec Engraving Supplies==
 
*Website: http://www.suregrave.com/
 
Sells supplies for laser engraving, from wood to stone.
Notable  products:
Product                    Size          Cost pounds
Solid wood
Alderwood Sheet -20 Pack    101x 304 x2.4mm    40.40
Alderwood Sheet -20 Pack    101x 609 x3.0mm    71.94
Alderwood Sheet -20 Pack    101x 304 x6.0mm    52.80
Sheets MDF with veneers on both sides.
Birch Laserwood Sheet      304x 609 x3.2mm    11.10
Cedar Laserwood Sheet      304x 609 x3.2mm    11.94
Cherry Laserwood Sheet      304x 609 x3.2mm    11.10
Maple Laserwood Sheet      304x 609 x3.2mm    11.10
==Leisure Lakes Bikes==
 
*Website: https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/
 
They very kindly replaced the chain in our plainer/thicknesser for nowt. Massive thanks to them :)
==Cromwell Tools==
 
*Website: https://www.cromwell.co.uk/
 
They sell replacement blades for the [[Power Hacksaw|power hacksaw]] as well as all sorts of other bits.
==Solent Tools==
 
*https://www.solenttools.co.uk
 
They sell spare parts for Titan tools, including the [[Planer Thicknesser|thicknesser/plainer]].
 
==Bolt & Nut==
 
*Website: https://boltandnutsupplies.co.uk/
 
Suppliers of all sorts of threaded fixings as well as threading equipment and drills. Got a weird bolt you need to replace? These guys probably have a box full.

Latest revision as of 15:57, 1 March 2025

The following local suppliers have been found to be rather useful:

Member Storage

The member storage shelves are located in the member storage room, at the very back of the space.

Farnell

HacMan have their own list of useful stuff

Metal Supermarket

Suppliers of steel/aluminium/copper/brass/bronze sheet/bar/tube. Will cut to size. Supplied the smooth rod for the hackspace Mendel Max.

Huws Gray

Just down the road from the hackspace, a very handy source of wood & mdf.

Dragon Timber

Out laser ply supplier.

Model Shop

The model shop in Crossgates is a traditional style model shop, of the type that is rapidly disappearing due to cheap imported stuff bought via the internet killing the trade (Remember Maplins)

They stock servos, motors, motor controllers, construction materials (balsa wood etc), glues, model kits, radio control equipment, R/C planes / helicopters / boats / cars, spare parts, rockets, kites, model engines and their fuels, paints of all kinds, batteries and chargers, modeling tools etc.

It is a place where enthusiasm can result in you spending plenty of cash.

Useful products:

Screwfix

  • Website: www.screwfix.com
  • Location: College Trade Park, 5 Roundhay Road, LS7 3AJ

Source of reasonably priced tools. They occasionally have some absolute bargains.

Trotec Engraving Supplies

Sells supplies for laser engraving, from wood to stone. Notable products: Product Size Cost pounds Solid wood Alderwood Sheet -20 Pack 101x 304 x2.4mm 40.40 Alderwood Sheet -20 Pack 101x 609 x3.0mm 71.94 Alderwood Sheet -20 Pack 101x 304 x6.0mm 52.80 Sheets MDF with veneers on both sides. Birch Laserwood Sheet 304x 609 x3.2mm 11.10 Cedar Laserwood Sheet 304x 609 x3.2mm 11.94 Cherry Laserwood Sheet 304x 609 x3.2mm 11.10 Maple Laserwood Sheet 304x 609 x3.2mm 11.10

Leisure Lakes Bikes

They very kindly replaced the chain in our plainer/thicknesser for nowt. Massive thanks to them :)

Cromwell Tools

They sell replacement blades for the power hacksaw as well as all sorts of other bits.

Solent Tools

They sell spare parts for Titan tools, including the thicknesser/plainer.

Bolt & Nut

Suppliers of all sorts of threaded fixings as well as threading equipment and drills. Got a weird bolt you need to replace? These guys probably have a box full.