Suppliers

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

Clas Ohlson

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.

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Farnell

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.

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HacMan have their own list of useful stuff

Maplin

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 - they hold very little stock, so if you need more than 2 or 3 of something you may find you're out of luck.

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.

Model Shop

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.

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Screwfix

  • Website: www.screwfix.com
  • Location: Unit 3 Olympia Industrial Estate, Gelderd Lane

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.