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Search the web for suppliers serving the area.of interest. For the seminal workshop, this is the Maysville, MO area in the USA, zip code 64469. | Search the web for suppliers serving the area.of interest. For the seminal workshop, this is the Maysville, MO area in the USA, zip code 64469. | ||
Suppliers can include local Hardware stores, such as menards, home depot, and Lowes as the main ones in the area. [[Mokan Fastener]] is the most favorable local industrial supply of bolts. [[Metal by the Foot]] is a local contractor supploer of all steel sections, up to 3" diameter rod or larger. There will be other industrial suppliers, McMaster Carr being the most favorable, followed by Grainger and Misumi that specializes in cut to length aluminum extrusions. Locally there is the [[Sweiger Shop]] as a heavy metal fabricator. Then there are various global online stores. Amazon and ebay are common sources. And ultimately, there is Alibaba and China, where one needs to email and get a quote. Relevant considerations there are lead time needed, as well as Minimum Order Quantity ([[MOQ]]). | Suppliers can include local Hardware stores, such as menards, home depot, and Lowes as the main ones in the area. [[Mokan Fastener]] is the most favorable local industrial supply of bolts. [[Metal by the Foot]] is a local contractor supploer of all steel sections, up to 3" diameter rod or larger. There will be other industrial suppliers, McMaster Carr being the most favorable, followed by Grainger and Misumi that specializes in cut to length aluminum extrusions. Locally there is the [[Sweiger Shop]] as a heavy metal fabricator. Then there are various global online stores. Amazon and ebay are common sources. And ultimately, there is Alibaba and China, which has many [[OEM]] sources, where one needs to email and get a quote. Relevant considerations there are lead time needed, as well as Minimum Order Quantity ([[MOQ]]). | ||
In order to promote open-sourcing of the supply chain, we can collaborate with other open source enterprises and request that they share their supply chain information with the world. Our allies may include entities like Lulzbot, Prusa Research, Folgertech 3D Printers, Andrew Graham, who is currently developing a kit, Chris Palmer who has sold kits before, Adrian Bowyer who started the open source 3D printer movement, Ultimaker, and Zach Hoeken, one of the original creators of Makerbots - along with OSHWA, Sparkfun, Adafruit, and others. | In order to promote open-sourcing of the supply chain, we can collaborate with other open source enterprises and request that they share their supply chain information with the world. Our allies may include entities like Lulzbot, Prusa Research, Folgertech 3D Printers, Andrew Graham, who is currently developing a kit, Chris Palmer who has sold kits before, Adrian Bowyer who started the open source 3D printer movement, Ultimaker, and Zach Hoeken, one of the original creators of Makerbots - along with OSHWA, Sparkfun, Adafruit, and others. | ||
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Search the web for suppliers serving the area.of interest. For the seminal workshop, this is the Maysville, MO area in the USA, zip code 64469.
Suppliers can include local Hardware stores, such as menards, home depot, and Lowes as the main ones in the area. Mokan Fastener is the most favorable local industrial supply of bolts. Metal by the Foot is a local contractor supploer of all steel sections, up to 3" diameter rod or larger. There will be other industrial suppliers, McMaster Carr being the most favorable, followed by Grainger and Misumi that specializes in cut to length aluminum extrusions. Locally there is the Sweiger Shop as a heavy metal fabricator. Then there are various global online stores. Amazon and ebay are common sources. And ultimately, there is Alibaba and China, which has many OEM sources, where one needs to email and get a quote. Relevant considerations there are lead time needed, as well as Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ).
In order to promote open-sourcing of the supply chain, we can collaborate with other open source enterprises and request that they share their supply chain information with the world. Our allies may include entities like Lulzbot, Prusa Research, Folgertech 3D Printers, Andrew Graham, who is currently developing a kit, Chris Palmer who has sold kits before, Adrian Bowyer who started the open source 3D printer movement, Ultimaker, and Zach Hoeken, one of the original creators of Makerbots - along with OSHWA, Sparkfun, Adafruit, and others.
Further we can also invite those entities who typically do not share their IP, such as Stratasys and other proprietary vendors, OEMs, and suppliers.
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Notes: To calculate weight of steel plate, use Metals Weight Calculator, Steel Plate Weight Calculator (includes holes), or fpr bolts, use Bolt Weight Calculator.