RUG/Australia/Suppliers
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Australian Suppliers
These are (mostly) Australian suppliers.
Where there isn't a supplier for something, an overseas supplier may be listed (very rare).
Mechanical
General
Bearings
Small Parts and Bearings - Located in QLD, but deliver Aus wide.
Fasteners
Cost Less Bolts - Located in Cheltenham and Ringwood.
Rod
All Things Stainless - Located in NSW, but deliver Aus wide.
Cost Less Bolts - Located in Cheltenham and Ringwood.
Fastener Sales - Some of their threaded rod is VERY cheap, but some is off the scale (eg: 316 grade steel will be cheaper than 304 in some cases, etc). Worth a look though.
Inter Alloy Steel - $50 minimum, cheaper over the counter in cash.
Springs
Whelans Springs - May need to place a largeish order
CSW Products - Will sell in small quantities at the door. Currently testing C9 and C20 springs for a wades
"Kapton" Polyimide adhesive film
http://ultrakeet.com.au/ Mail order Australia wide, They supply 5mm, 10mm and 25mm Tape - 33 Metre rolls
Electronics
General
Element14 (was Farnell)
Arduino
Stepper Motors
Nichrome Wire
Dick Smith Electronics Call first, some stores don't sell it.
Feedstock
Complete Plastic Welding Supplies
Links
CCHS Hardware Resources - Melbourne HackerSpace Hardware Resources page.