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=Woodworking=
==Hardwood Lumber & Woodworking Tool Suppliers==
===Local(ish)===
*'''Abernathy Sticks''', 3837 Plyers Mill Rd Kensington, MD 20895, walnutsticks@gmail.com, 301-942-2667 (Monday to Friday : 8am to 5pm), http://asticks.com/pricing.php Perhaps the closest genuine hardwood dealer to UMD. Limited selection and no weekend hours. Not too far from Woodcraft Rockville.
*'''Woodcraft''' of Rockville, 11910 Parklawn Drive Unit K, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: 301-984-9033. Woodworking specialty chain selling hardwoods and specialty plywood, woodworking tools & supplies. Open 10am-9pm M-F 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. web: www.woodcraft.com
** [[Woodcraft Rockville Plywood Price List| Price list]] for Woodcraft specialty plywood products (uploaded January 2020) [[Woodcraft Rockville Plywood Price List|Click Link ]]
*'''Exotic Lumber''' Specialty lumberyard with over 150 species of wood in stock. Open 8am-4:30pm M-F, 9am-1pm Sat. www.exoticlumber.com
**1610 Whitehall Road Annapolis, MD 21409 410.349.1705
**329 E. 2nd Street Frederick, MD 21701 301.695.1271
*'''Colonial Hardwood''', 7953 Cameron Brown Ct, Springfield, VA 22153, 703.451.9217 
*'''Smoot Lumber''', 6295 Edsall Rd #20, Alexandria, VA 22312, 703-823-2100  lumber, hardwoods
*'''Dunlop Woodcrafts''', 14600F Flint Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA, 703.631.5147 Mon - Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*'''Vienna Hardwoods''', 241 Mill Street NE Vienna, VA 22180, (703) 255-9663 Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
===Online===
*'''Inventables''' Online supplier with a wide range of materials for laser cutting & CNC routing. https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials/wood-mdf
*'''MakerStock''' Online supplier that offers cut to size materials, specializing in cut-to-size materials for Maker Space laser cutters and CNC routers.  https://makerstock.com/
*'''Johnson Plastics Plus''' (Formerly Laserbits) Phoenix, AZ, 800.733.7705 1-800-869-7800 https://www.jpplus.com Thin wood material ideal for cutting and engraving in our lasers.
*'''Glowforge ''' Proofgrade materials specially selected for use in our Glowforge laser but usable in other lasers as well. https://glowforge.com/materials
*'''Ocooch Hardwoods''', 14860 County Hwy E, Viola, WI 54664,  (608) 466-6470, Good source for thin wood for laser cutting and scroll sawing. www.ocoochhardwoods.com
*'''Bud Nosen Models''', P.O. Box 105, Two Harbors, MN. 55616, (800) 544-6819, (budnosenmodels@frontiernet.net), World famous source for Balsa, Basswood, Spruce, Plywood & dowels used in model making.  www.budnosenmodels.com [http://www.budnosenmodels.com/BNM2010PDFCAT.pdf Online PDF catalog]
*'''Woodworks, ltd.''' (CraftParts.com), Large selection of unfinished wood parts for craft & hobby projects. www.craftparts.com
*'''Woodworkers Supply''' [http://woodworker.com/ http://woodworker.com/],  Alameda Pl, Albuquerque, NM 87113, 1.800.645.9292 or 505.821.0500, Woodworker's Supply is the expert's source for woodworking tools and hardware.
*'''Woodcraft''' [http://www.woodcraft.com/ http://www.woodcraft.com/], Tools, hardware, some wood.
*'''Rockler Woodworking''' [http://www.rockler.com/ http://www.rockler.com/], Tools, hardware, some wood.
*'''Carlton Rare Woods''' [http://www.rarewoodsandveneers.com/ http://www.rarewoodsandveneers.com/], 1130 Hemphill Avenue NW, Atlanta, Georgia  30318, 1.866.727.3966, Specialize in Rare rough dimensioned lumber & veneers. Many species available. Online photos of wood species can be helpful when trying to match existing wood.
*'''Highland Hardware''' [http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com/ http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com/], 1045 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, 1.888.500.4466, Tools, hardware, finishes, and some wood.  Hard to find tools.
==Hardwood Plywood, Softwood Plywood, Construction Lumber, Building Materials==
*'''Home Depot'''
**4700 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
**3301 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD 20782
*'''Lowes'''
**7710 Riverdale Rd, New Carrollton, MD 20784
**14300 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
**2438 Market St NE, Washington, DC 20018
Home Center stores such as Home Depot and Lowes offer aggressive pricing on a wide range of building materials and tools. Their selection of certain items (such as hardwood lumber and hardwood plywood) can be frustratingly limited (it's a good idea to use their web sites to verify their inventory).
Another helpful use of the homedepot.com and lowes.com web sites is for ordering items not stocked in the local store. If you're willing to pick the order up at the local store you can avoid paying shipping charges. For example, Home Depot doesn't stock hardwood plywood with walnut or cherry veneers but they do sell these on the web site and will deliver the order to the local store at no charge. As always its best to comparison shop at other local in-stock plywood sellers.
==Building Materials Dealers==
*'''Galliher & Huguely Associates''',
**5925 Blair Rd NW, (202) 723-1000 
**4618 Leland St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, (240) 396-6137
*'''Leland L Fisher inc''', 525 East Gude Dr, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Phone: 301-424-6500, https://www.fisherlumber.com/
*'''Thos. Somerville Company''', 6250 Chillum Pl NW, Washington, DC 20011, (202) 635-4177 tsomerville.com
*'''TW Perry''', 9015 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301) 652-2600 https://www.twperry.com/
*'''John S Wilson Lumber Company''', 12950 Livestock Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794, (410) 442-6167 johnswilson.com
=== Architectural Salvage & Building Material Surplus ===
*'''Community Forklift''' , 4671 Tanglewood Dr, Edmonston, MD, (301) 985-5180 [https://communityforklift.com communityforklift.org]
=MetalWorking=
==Metal Suppliers==
*Metal Supermarkets (formerly Metal Express), http://metalsupermarkets.com/  Supplier specializing in cut-to-order and small lots of steel, aluminum, and other metals.
**11316 Old Baltimore Pike, Beltsville, MD 20705, Local Phone 301-970-9494 http://metalsupermarkets.com/beltsville
**7120 Golden Ring Road , Suite 112, Baltimore,  MD 21221-3165, Local Phone: 410-918-0199, Headquarters Phone: 800-657-0721. http://metalsupermarkets.com/baltimore
*MISSCO Inc., 5101 Lawrence Place, Hyattsville, MD, 301-277-4300  web site: http://www.misscoinc.com/ Structural steel (plate, beam, tube, etc)
*Potomac Steel, 7801 Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA, phone 703-550-7300 Commercial supplier, mostly structural steel but some cold rolled stuff. They keep their "cut offs" along a wall and they don't mind if you come in and look around. They also sell a good selection of nuts and bolts in good grades and a wide selection of sizes. They are reported to also have some stainless bar stock and aluminum.
*BMG Metals, multiple locations including 7600 Wellingford Drive, Manassas, VA 20109, phone 703-330-4474 or see http://www.bmgmetals.com Warning - though still listed for completeness, BMG has had a rash of bad reviews since being acquired Commercial supplier, various steels and aluminum in structural shapes, flat strips, plate, angle, channel, bar stock, and square tubing. Local stock and offer cutting and delivery services on larger orders.
*Boulevard Sales Corp., 7205 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075, just south of Rt. 100 intersection with Washington Blvd. (US Rt. 1), phone 410-796-9370 Structural steel shapes, flat strips, plate, angle, channel, and square tubing. The sort of stuff that is more in line with fabricating rather than machining. Possibly some salvage stuff also. They are friendly and sell in any quantity.
*C & S Metals, 7325 Washington Blvd (US Rt. 1) Elkridge, MD 21075, phone 410 796 5661 (oops, something has changed, now reachable at 800-284-5551, may be wholesale only) Commercial metal supplier. Can supply aluminum tube. Takes credit cards.
*Posner Industries, 8641 Edgeworth Dr., Capitol Heights, MD 20743, Phone: 301-350-1000, Also has locations in Fredrick, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chantilly, VA and Fredericksburg, VA - see: http://www.posners.com/ In 2012 Posner acquired the old Leonard Jed company in Baltimore. Commercial metal supplier, mostly structural steel and related tools and hardware. The Baltimore branch is the old Leonard Jed company which had a great selection of tools and fasteners.
*Access Metals, 8866 Kelso Drive , Essex, MD  21221, Phone: 410-687-2414. For typical offerings see: http://www.accessmetalsinc.comSupplier specializing in cut to order and small lots of metals.
*Standard Supply Steel store, 4 Meem Ave. Gaithersburg, MD, 301-590-1770 Structural steel (beam, tube, etc)
*Advanced Sheet Metal Supply, 5719 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.751.3244  sheet metal
*Dixie Sheet Metal Works, 111 Gordon Rd, (703) 533-1111 
*Online Metals, [http://onlinemetals.com onlinemetals.com]
== Metal & Welding Supplies ==
*Roberts Oxygen, 2929 Eskridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 698-5322 Mo-Fr: 7:30AM - 5:00PM Welding supply Multiple area locations, good customer service"
*Airgas, 2200 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22301, (703) 548-5966        Welding Supply"
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*'''Metal Supermarkets''' [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/MSC-Home.aspx http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/MSC-Home.aspx], 6601-G North Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704.599.3919, Aluminum, steel, stainless, & alloy steel
*'''Metal Express''' [http://www.metalexpress.net/ http://www.metalexpress.net/], 6601-G North Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704.599.3919, Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, cast iron, stainless, alloy & tool steel, nickel, silver"
*'''Maryland Metric''' [http://mdmetric.com/index.html http://mdmetric.com/index.html], 6119 Oakleaf Avenue, Baltimore MD 21215, 1.800.638.1830, Titanium source, information reference
*'''Metals Depot''' [http://metalsdepot.com/ http://metalsdepot.com/], 4200 Revilo Road, Winchester, KY USA 40391, 1.859.745.2650, Aluminum, brass, steel, stainless, tool steel
*'''Speedy Metals''' [http://www.speedymetals.com/ http://www.speedymetals.com/], 801A S. Great Southwest Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, 1.866.938.6061, Complete metal selection, all shapes
*'''Online Metals''' [http://onlinemetals.com/ http://onlinemetals.com/], 1138 West Ewing, Seattle, WA  98119, 1.800.704.2157, Aluminum, steel, stainless, brass, bronze, titanium, plastic, tool steel
=Hardware=
==Home Center Stores==
*'''Lowe's Home Improvement''' [http://www.lowes.com/ http://www.lowes.com/], 919.620.8579, Hardware, nuts, bolts, plumbing, electrical, glues, paint
**Lowe's, 7710 Riverdale Rd, New Carrollton, MD 20784
**Lowe's, 14300 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
*'''Home Depot''' [http://www.homedepot.com/ http://www.homedepot.com/], Hardware, nuts, bolts, plumbing, electrical, glues, paint
**Home Depot, 4700 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
==Small Hardware Stores (Including Ace & True Value franchisees) ==
*'''Ace Hardware''' [http://www.acehardware.com http://www.acehardware.com], 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514, 919.929.7797, Hardware, nuts, bolts, plumbing, electrical, glues, paint
**Annie's Ace Hardware-Brookland, (near Metro) 3405 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017-3528, (202) 529-2658
**Old Takoma Ace Hardware, 7001 Carroll Ave, Tacoma Park, MD, (240) 839-5170 
**Logan Hardware, 815 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, (301) 565-9150 
**Strosniders Hardware, 10504 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895-2426, (301) 933-2207
**Woodley Park Hardware, (near Metro) 2616 Connecticut Ave Woodley Park,
**Petworth Ace Hardware, 1240 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011-5626, (202) 726-2658
**Old Town Hardware, 809 S. Washington St Alex VA, 
**Glover Park Hardware, 2251 Wisconsin Ave NW DC, 
*'''True Value''' [http://www.truevalue.com/ http://www.truevalue.com/], Hardware, nuts, bolts, plumbing, electrical, glues, paint
**Christophers Glen Echo Hardware 7301 Mcarthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 229-3700
**True Value On 17th 1623 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2433 (202) 462-3146
== Suppliers of Nuts, Bolts, Screws, & Fasteners ==
*'''Automotive Fasteners''' [http://www.automotivefasteners.com http://www.automotivefasteners.com], 2111 S. Elm-Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27406, 1-800.632.0340, Complete fastener supplier, metric, US, nuts, bolts, taps, dies
*'''BHJ Fasteners''' [http://www.bhjbaycity.com/ http://www.bhjbaycity.com/],  3427 Enterprise Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545, 510.293.0101, Metal fasteners-large specialty selection
*'''Enco''' [http://www.use-enco.com/ http://www.use-enco.com/], 400 Nevada Pacific Hwy., Fernley, NV 89408, 1.800.873.3626, Similar products as MSC, Sometimes cheaper than MSC
*'''Fastenal Company''' [http://www.fastenal.com/ http://www.fastenal.com/], 4611 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705, 919.384.7600, Fastener supplier, metric, US, nuts, bolts, taps, dies
**200 Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights, MD USA 20743 (301)336-7492 MDFOR@stores.fastenal.com
**5212 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD USA 20705  (301)-931-6811
*'''Fasteners, Inc.''', 4817 Lydell Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Nuts & Bolts.
*'''Fastener Superstore''', [http://www.fastenersuperstore.com www.fastenersuperstore.com] Good source for larger quantities of fasteners. Locations in midwest and California.
*'''Micro Fasteners''', Easton, PA., https://www.microfasteners.com/  Good source for small-size fasteners.
*'''Gem Specialties''', 5830 Kirby Road, Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-8700 Specialty fasteners, screws etc., will sell small quantities.
*'''McMaster-Carr''', [http://www.mcmaster.com/ http://www.mcmaster.com/], 6100 Fulton Industrial Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30336-2853, 330.995.5500, 330.342.3330, Supplier of just about anything Industrial but they charge shipping and handling.
*'''MSC Industrial Supply Company''' [http://www.mscdirect.com/ http://www.mscdirect.com/], 2300 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27604, 1.800.645.7270 919.755.9802, Suppliers of just about anything Industrial.
*'''Tractor Supply''' Sells grade 2, 5, and 8 fasteners by the pound, useful for large projects. See: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/fasteners
**7994 Crain HWY South, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 969-8900
**10870 Balls Ford RD, Manassas, VA 20109 (703) 257-7247
**19610 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837, (301) 407-0307
*'''Zal Industrial''' [http://www.zalindustrial.com/ http://www.zalindustrial.com/], 4905 Telegraph Road, Los Angeles, CA 90022, 1.800.FASTBUY, You can find the unusual screws / bolts that you probably can't find anywhere else.
==Tool Stores==
*'''Harbor Freight'''  [http://www.harborfreight.com http://www.harborfreight.com]
**338 Domer Avenue, Laurel, MD, (301) 362-9536
**9649 Lost Knife Road, Gaithersburg, MD  (301) 947-2905. [http://www.harborfreight.com http://www.harborfreight.com]
**14250 Smoketown Rd., Woodbridge, VA , (703) 494-1290
*'''Harbor Freight Tools''' [http://www.harborfreight.com http://www.harborfreight.com], 2000 Avondale Drive, Durham, NC 27704, 919.220.2479, Most all the hand tools are made in China. They have a good selection of tools and equipment.
*'''Sears''' [http://www.sears.com http://www.sears.com], Where America Used to Shop. Fewer stores, some still have a worthwhile tool department.
**11255 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904 (301) 681-1700
*'''Tractor Supply''' Good tool section. See: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/tools
**7994 Crain HWY South, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 969-8900
**10870 Balls Ford RD, Manassas, VA 20109 (703) 257-7247
**19610 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837, (301) 407-0307
*'''Northern Tool''' [http://northerntool.com/ http://northerntool.com/], 4927 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610, 1.800.533.5545 919.861.6690, Tools, hydraulics, industrial supplies & equipment
*'''Grizzly Industrial Inc.''' [http://www.grizzly.com/ http://www.grizzly.com/], 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy, PA 17756, 1.800.523.4777, Source of tools and equipment.
==Tooling Suppliers==
*'''Northern Tool''' [http://northerntool.com/ http://northerntool.com/], 4927 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610, 1.800.533.5545 919.861.6690, Tools, hydraulics, industrial supplies & equipment
*'''Grizzly Industrial Inc.''' [http://www.grizzly.com/ http://www.grizzly.com/], 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy, PA 17756, 1.800.523.4777, Source of tools and equipment.
*'''McMaster-Carr''', [http://www.mcmaster.com/ http://www.mcmaster.com/], 6100 Fulton Industrial Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30336-2853, 330.995.5500, 330.342.3330, Supplier of just about anything Industrial but they charge shipping and handling.
*'''MSC Industrial Supply Company''' [http://www.mscdirect.com/ http://www.mscdirect.com/], 2300 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27604, 1.800.645.7270 919.755.9802, Suppliers of just about anything Industrial.
*'''Enco''' [http://www.use-enco.com/ http://www.use-enco.com/], 400 Nevada Pacific Hwy., Fernley, NV 89408, 1.800.873.3626, Similar products as MSC, Sometimes cheaper than MSC
== Industrial Suppliers, Surplus Dealers, Machinery Component Suppliers.==
*'''Surplus Center''' [http://surpluscenter.com/ http://surpluscenter.com/], 1015 West "O" Street, Lincoln, NE 68528, 1.800.488.3407, Industrial equipment, motors, pumps, air & hydraulic cylinders
*'''Igus''' [http://www.igus.com/ http://www.igus.com/],  PO Box 14349, East Providence, R.I. 02914, 1.800.521.2747, Linear slides, bearings, bushings, flex cable, & systems.
*'''A B I Industries''' [http://www.abiindustries.com/Pages/contact.html http://www.abiindustries.com/Pages/contact.html], 6505 San Leandro Ave., Oakland, CA 94621, 1.800.678.8111, Bearings, bushings,belts, gears, pulleys, sprockets, chains
*'''Adam Hill Company''' [http://www.adam-hill.com/ http://www.adam-hill.com/], 142 Utah Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080, 650.589.9655, Bearings, bushings, gears, pulleys, sprockets, spherical rod ends
*'''W M Berg''' [http://www.wmberg.com/ http://www.wmberg.com/], 5138 S. International Drive, Cudahy, Wisconsin, 53110, 1.800.232.2374, Manufacturer of Precision and funky oddball components you will not find elsewhere.
*'''Stock Drive Products''' [http://www.sdp-si.com/ http://www.sdp-si.com/], 2101 Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York 11042, 1.800.819.8900, Bearings, bushings, gears, pulleys, sprockets, spherical rod ends
*'''Grainger Industrial Supply''' [http://www.grainger.com http://www.grainger.com], 4820 Signett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616-2824, 919.790.0888, Industrial electronic controls, motors, electrical equipment for industry
*'''W. C. Chapman''', 8220 Pulaski Hwy Rosedale, MD 21237,  410-686-6860 Cutting tools and supplies, local stock. Their web site is at: www.wcchapman.com
*'''Baltimore Belting Co. Inc.''' located at 766 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, phone (410) 338-1230 Sells both leather and composite belts for machinery made to your size requirements. They have a web site at: www.baltimorebelting.com
*'''Joseph Fazzio, Inc.''', 2760 Glassboro-Cross Keys Road, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, phone (856) 881-3185 Candy store of surplus fasteners and widgets of all types. See: http://www.josephfazzioinc.com/
*'''Motion Industries''' with locations all over the country including the DC/Baltimore area. Supplier of bearings and all sorts of other stuff related to moving parts of machinery. See: http://www.motionindustries.com
*'''Leonard Jed Company''', 1104 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230,  410-690-7383 Tools and fasteners. An old style (from the 1880's) company with real stock and service. In 2012 Leonard Jed was acquired by Posners and now operates as one of their branches. http://www.posners.com/
*'''MPJA.com (Marlin P Jones & Associates)''', 8380 Resource Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33404, Tech Info: 561-848-8236 Order Line: 1-800-652-6733 In-person, online, and phone order supplier of surplus electronic components and equipment. https://www.mpja.com/
*'''CBI Surplus''', 704 Prestige Parkway Scotia, New York 12302, 518-602-5999 or by email at sales@cbisurplus.com. Specializing in the sale of surplus industrial and scientific equipment. Part of Capovani Brothers Inc (www.capovani.com) which has a longstanding history of supplying scientific equipment to professors, researchers, and other university staff. https://cbisurplus.com/
== Jewelers Tools & Supplies ==
*'''Terra Firma Enterprises, Inc.''', 1316-B Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208,  410-602-2232 Jewelers tools and supplies. Some casting and plating stuff.  http://www.tfeinc.biz
== Other ==
*'''Thomas Net''' [http://www.thomasnet.com/ http://www.thomasnet.com/],  5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001, 1-800-699-9822, Use the to find almost any supplier. They have more than 67,000 categories to search from.
=Plastic Suppliers=
=Plastic Suppliers=
===Local(ish)===
===Local(ish)===
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*'''TotalBoat''', www.totalboat.com Fiberglass and epoxy.
*'''TotalBoat''', www.totalboat.com Fiberglass and epoxy.


=Hardwood Lumber & Woodworking Tool Suppliers=  
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===Local(ish)===
*'''Woodcraft''' of Rockville, 11910 Parklawn Drive Unit K, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: 301-984-9033. Woodworking specialty chain selling hardwoods and specialty plywood, woodworking tools & supplies. Open 10am-9pm M-F 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. web: www.woodcraft.com
*'''Exotic Lumber''' Specialty lumberyard with over 150 species of wood in stock. Open 8am-4:30pm M-F, 9am-1pm Sat. www.exoticlumber.com
**1610 Whitehall Road Annapolis, MD 21409 410.349.1705
**329 E. 2nd Street Frederick, MD 21701 301.695.1271
*'''A-Wood''', 6189 Grovedale Ct Alexandria, VA 22310, 703.922.2805  lumber"
*'''Colonial Hardwood''', 7953 Cameron Brown Ct, Springfield, VA 22153, 703.451.9217 
*'''Galliher & Huguely Associates''', 5925 Blair Rd NW, (202) 723-1000 
*'''Leland L Fisher inc''', 525 East Gude Dr, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Phone: 301-424-6500
*'''Smoot Lumber''', 6295 Edsall Rd #20, Alexandria, VA 22312, 703-823-2100  lumber, hardwoods
*'''Dunlop Woodcrafts''', 14600F Flint Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA, 703.631.5147 Mon - Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*'''Vienna Hardwoods''', 241 Mill Street NE Vienna, VA 22180, (703) 255-9663 Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm


===Online===
*'''Piedmont Plastics''' [http://www.piedmontplastics.com/ http://www.piedmontplastics.com/], 324-B Park Knoll Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, 1.800.476.7898, Acrylic, UHMW, nylon, tube, sheet, carbon fiber, fiberglass
*'''Inventables''' Online supplier with a wide range of materials for laser cutting & CNC routing. https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials/wood-mdf
*'''CATAWBA  Industrial Rubber Company''' [http://www.catawbarubber.com/ http://www.catawbarubber.com/], 4629 Dwight Evans Road, Charlotte, NC 28230-0636, 1.800.868.6198, Hoses, Sheet rubber, Gaskets, O-Rings, Adhesives, Plastics
*'''MakerStock''' Online supplier that offers cut to size materials, specializing in cut-to-size materials for Maker Space laser cutters and CNC routers. https://makerstock.com/
*'''Plastic Products Inc.''' [http://www.plastic-products.com/ http://www.plastic-products.com/], 1413 Bessemer City-Kings Mountain Highway, Bessemer City, NC 28016, 1.800.752.7770, Complete source for nearly anything plastic
*'''Johnson Plastics Plus''' (Formerly Laserbits) Phoenix, AZ, 800.733.7705 1-800-869-7800 https://www.jpplus.com Thin wood material ideal for cutting and engraving in our lasers.
*'''Fibre Glast''' [http://www.fibreglast.com/ http://www.fibreglast.com/], 385 Carr Drive, Brookville, OH 45309, 1.800.838.8984, Carbon fiber, fiberglass, foam
*'''Ocooch Hardwoods''', 14860 County Hwy E, Viola, WI 54664, (608) 466-6470, Good source for thin wood for laser cutting and scroll sawing. www.ocoochhardwoods.com
*'''Applied Vehicle Technology Composites''' [https://www.avtaero.com/aerospace-materials/ https://www.avtaero.com/aerospace-materials/], 5641 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 317.546.6840, Carbon fiber, composite supplies
*'''Interstate Plastics''' [http://www.interstateplastics.com/ http://www.interstateplastics.com/], 122 Corporate Way, Pelham, AL 35124, 1.866.899.5139, Super complete polymer supplier-ABS, Acrylic, Polycarb, UHMWPE
*'''Harrington Plastics''' [http://harringtonplastics.com/ http://harringtonplastics.com/], 5071 Kelton Way Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95838, 916.920.5392, Complete supply of all plastics & polymers
*'''Tap Plastics''' [http://www.tapplastics.com/ http://www.tapplastics.com/], 4506 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95823, 916.429.9551, Acrylic, UHMW, nylon, tube, sheet, carbon fiber, fiberglass


=Art Supplies=
=Art & Craft Materials=
==Art Supplies==


*Artist & Craftsman Supply Hyattsville, 4902 43rd Ave, (301) 887-1104
*Artist & Craftsman Supply Hyattsville, 4902 43rd Ave, (301) 887-1104
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*Utrecht Art Supplies, 1250 I St NW, (202) 898-0555
*Utrecht Art Supplies, 1250 I St NW, (202) 898-0555


=Fabric=
 
 
====need verification====
*'''Michaels Arts & Crafts''' [http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home], 8131 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617-7598, 919.806.2736, Arts, Crafts, Vases, beads, plastic flowers,  art supplies, etc.
*'''Jo Ann Fabrics & Fabrics''' [http://www.joann.com/joann/home/home.jsp http://www.joann.com/joann/home/home.jsp], 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC? 27708, 919.401.8334?, Art, Crafts, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
*'''Hancock Fabrics''' [http://www.hancockfabrics.com/ http://www.hancockfabrics.com/], 3443 Hillsborough Road,  Durham, NC 27705, 919.383.9903, Art, Crafts, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
*'''Hobby Lobby''' [http://www.hobbylobby.com/ http://www.hobbylobby.com/], 3219 Watermill Drive, Burlington, NC 27215, 336.584.4419, Art, Crafts Supplies
*'''Binders Discount Art''' [http://www.bindersart.com/ http://www.bindersart.com/], 284 South Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, 1.888.472.6866 or 704.442.2608, Art, Crafts Supplies
*'''Pearl Art & Craft''' [http://www.pearlpaint.com/ http://www.pearlpaint.com/], 1033 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33334, 1.800.451.7327 or 954.564.5700, Art, Crafts, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
*'''Utrecht Art Supplies''' [http://www.utrechtart.com/ http://www.utrechtart.com/], 6 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512-3616, 1.800.223.9132, Art, Crafts, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
*'''Sam Flax Art''' [http://www.samflaxAtlanta.com/ http://www.samflaxAtlanta.com/], 1495 Northside Drive NW Suites B and C, Atlanta, GA 30318, High end art supplies
 
 
 
 
==Casting supplies==
*Albertus Engineering, 7130 Golden Ring Rd, Suite 116, Baltimore, MD 21221, (410) 682-3205 They cater to furnace installation/refurbishment business but usually have a few types of firebrick and castable refractory in stock. They now have a website at: www.albertuseng.com
*Potomac Valley Brick and Supply Company, 3 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD  (301) 309-9600 They sell fire brick and the mortar at reasonable prices.
*Lancaster Foundry Supply, 2314 Norman Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, (717) 394-0753 Carries a very large assortment of casting supplies, but not much equipment. They have a web site at:  http://www.lancasterfoundrysupply.com
*Budget Casting Supply - http://www.budgetcastingsupply.com Supplies for casting and foundry work seem difficult to purchase locally, so here is a link to a mail order outfit that sells to hobbyists.
*Malcolm G. Stevens, Inc. - http://www.mgstevens.com/ OK, its in the Boston area, but they are the real animal. According to Chris Daniel this is a place that actually stocks all the goodies and you can see the stuff and get questions answered. Web site is now available at: Malcolm G. Stevens, Inc., 12 Progress Avenue, Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, 01879  Phone:  (978) 649-0112
*'''The Engineer Guy''' [http://www.theengineerguy.com/ http://www.theengineerguy.com/], 1000 Tradeport Blvd Suite 1003 Atlanta, GA 30354, 404.685.8804, Smooth-on casting / molding supplies. Moldmaking & Casting, Sculpting Media, Sculpting Supplies, Adhesives, Heat Formable Plastics, Hair & Makeup, SFX Materials, Supplies Tools & Equipment, Workshops Classes & Events
 
=Leather=
 
* [https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/cp_/shop-now/leather Weaver Leather Supply], www.weaverleathersupply.com A full selection of leather, webbing, hardware, tools, saddlery products, leather care, machinery, and more to meet the needs of professional leatherworkers and hobbyists..
 
* Tandy Leather https://www.tandyleather.com/en/, Since 1919, Tandy Leather has been the resource for generations of leathercrafters, providing quality leather, tools, kits and teaching resources.
 
 
=Sewing Materials, Equipment, & Supplies=
==Fabric==


* G Street Fabrics, 12220 Wilkins Ave Rockville, MD 20852 240-283-8300 [https://gstreetfabrics.com/ gstreetfabrics.com]
* G Street Fabrics, 12220 Wilkins Ave Rockville, MD 20852 240-283-8300 [https://gstreetfabrics.com/ gstreetfabrics.com]
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* Joann Fabric and Craft, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Unit 180, Wheaton, MD 20902, 301-949-0120 [https://www.joann.com/ www.joann.com] Fabric and Craft Supplies
* Joann Fabric and Craft, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Unit 180, Wheaton, MD 20902, 301-949-0120 [https://www.joann.com/ www.joann.com] Fabric and Craft Supplies
* Rockywoods Outdoor Fabrics, Colorado, (970) 663-6163 [http://rockywoods.com/ rockywoods.com] Tactical/Outdoor Fabrics and accessories
* Rockywoods Outdoor Fabrics, Colorado, (970) 663-6163 [http://rockywoods.com/ rockywoods.com] Tactical/Outdoor Fabrics and accessories
*Fibre Space, 1219 King St., (703) 664-0344
* Fibre Space, 1219 King St., (703) 664-0344
 




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= Electronics=  
= Electronics=  
*Micro Center, 1776 E Jeferson St Rockville, MD [http://www.microcenter.com www.microcenter.com]. Local store of a nationwide chain of computer stores, has a fairly comprehensive electronic parts department.
*'''Micro Center''', 1776 E Jeferson St Rockville, MD [http://www.microcenter.com www.microcenter.com]. Local store of a nationwide chain of computer stores, has a fairly comprehensive electronic parts department.
*Digi-Key, 701 Brooks Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, (800) 344-4539, [http://www.digikey.com www.digikey.com] Electronics parts company, with live online help in case you can't find something you need.
*'''Digi-Key''', 701 Brooks Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, (800) 344-4539, [http://www.digikey.com www.digikey.com] Electronics parts company, with live online help in case you can't find something you need.
*Jameco Electronics, [http://www.jameco.com www.jameco.com]   
*'''Jameco Electronics''', [http://www.jameco.com www.jameco.com]   
*Mouser Electronics, 1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 101 El Cajon, CA  92020, (800) 346-6873  [http://www.mouser.com www.mouser.com] Online electronic components distributor.
*'''Mouser Electronics''', 1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 101 El Cajon, CA  92020, (800) 346-6873  [http://www.mouser.com www.mouser.com] Online electronic components distributor.
*Sparkfun Electronics [http://www.sparkfun.com www.sparkfun.com]
*'''Sparkfun Electronics''' [http://www.sparkfun.com www.sparkfun.com]
 
= Architectural Salvage & Building Material Surplus =
*Community Forklift , 4671 Tanglewood Dr, Edmonston, MD, (301) 985-5180 [https://communityforklift.com communityforklift.org]
 
=Hardware=
 
*Home Depot, 4700 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
*Lowe's, 7710 Riverdale Rd, New Carrollton, MD 20784
*Lowe's, 14300 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
*5th Street Ace Hardware, 1055 5th St NW, 
*Glover Park Hardware, 2251 Wisconsin Ave NW DC, 
*Old Takoma Ace Hardware, 7001 Carroll Ave, Tacoma Park, MD, (240) 839-5170 
*Old Town Hardware, 809 S. Washignton St Alex VA, 
*Strosniders Hardware, 815 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, (301) 565-9150 
*True Value on 17th, 1623 17th Street NW, 
*Woodley Park Hardware, 2616 Connecticut Ave Woodley Park,
 
= Nuts, Bolts, Screws, & Fasteners =
* Fasteners, Inc., 4817 Lydell Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Nuts & Bolts.
* Fastenal Fastenal provides companies with the fasteners, tools, and supplies they need to manufacture products, build structures, protect personnel, and maintain facilities and equipment. https://www.fastenal.com
**200 Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights, MD USA 20743 (301)336-7492 MDFOR@stores.fastenal.com
**5212 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD USA 20705  (301)-931-6811
*Micro Fasteners, Easton, PA., https://www.microfasteners.com/ 
*Gem Specialties, 5830 Kirby Road, Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-8700 Specialty fasteners, screws etc., will sell small quantities.
 
 
= Parts, tools, misc., New =
 
*Harbor Freight  [http://www.harborfreight.com http://www.harborfreight.com]
**338 Domer Avenue, Laurel, MD, (301) 362-9536
**9649 Lost Knife Road, Gaithersburg, MD  (301) 947-2905. [http://www.harborfreight.com http://www.harborfreight.com]
**14250 Smoketown Rd., Woodbridge, VA , (703) 494-1290
*Motion Industries with locations all over the country including the DC/Baltimore area. Supplier of bearings and all sorts of other stuff related to moving parts of machinery. See: http://www.motionindustries.com
*Tractor Supply with multiple locations in the farming areas surrounding the DC/Baltimore cities. Welding supplies and some metalworking tools. See: http://www.tractorsupply.com/welding-metalworking/
**Glen Burnie MD 7994 Crain HWY South, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 969-8900
**Manassas VA 10870 Balls Ford RD, Manassas, VA 20109 (703) 257-7247
*The Jewelers Warehouse (OUT OF BUSINESS), 8631 16th St. Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301) 588-7296 Jewelers tools and supplies, great for model making and fine work. http://jewelerswarehouseusa.com/supplies
*Terra Firma Enterprises, Inc., 1316-B Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208,  410-602-2232 Jewelers tools and supplies. Some casting and plating stuff.  http://www.tfeinc.biz
*Leonard Jed Company, 1104 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230,  410-690-7383 Tools and fasteners. An old style (from the 1880's) company with real stock and service. In 2012 Leonard Jed was acquired by Posners and now operates as one of their branches. http://www.posners.com/
*W. C. Chapman, 8220 Pulaski Hwy Rosedale, MD 21237,  410-686-6860 Cutting tools and supplies, local stock. Their web site is at: www.wcchapman.com
*Baltimore Belting Co. Inc. located at 766 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, phone (410) 338-1230 Sells both leather and composite belts for machinery made to your size requirements. They have a web site at: www.baltimorebelting.com
*Joseph Fazzio, Inc., 2760 Glassboro-Cross Keys Road, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, phone (856) 881-3185 Candy store of surplus fasteners and widgets of all types. See: http://www.josephfazzioinc.com/
 
=Metal Suppliers=
 
*MISSCO Inc., 5101 Lawrence Place, Hyattsville, MD, 301-277-4300  web site: http://www.misscoinc.com/ Structural steel (plate, beam, tube, etc)
*Potomac Steel, 7801 Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA, phone 703-550-7300 Commercial supplier, mostly structural steel but some cold rolled stuff. They keep their "cut offs" along a wall and they don't mind if you come in and look around. They also sell a good selection of nuts and bolts in good grades and a wide selection of sizes. They are reported to also have some stainless bar stock and aluminum.
*BMG Metals, multiple locations including 7600 Wellingford Drive, Manassas, VA 20109, phone 703-330-4474 or see http://www.bmgmetals.com Warning - though still listed for completeness, BMG has had a rash of bad reviews since being acquired Commercial supplier, various steels and aluminum in structural shapes, flat strips, plate, angle, channel, bar stock, and square tubing. Local stock and offer cutting and delivery services on larger orders.
*Boulevard Sales Corp., 7205 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075, just south of Rt. 100 intersection with Washington Blvd. (US Rt. 1), phone 410-796-9370 Structural steel shapes, flat strips, plate, angle, channel, and square tubing. The sort of stuff that is more in line with fabricating rather than machining. Possibly some salvage stuff also. They are friendly and sell in any quantity.
*C & S Metals, 7325 Washington Blvd (US Rt. 1) Elkridge, MD 21075, phone 410 796 5661 (oops, something has changed, now reachable at 800-284-5551, may be wholesale only) Commercial metal supplier. Can supply aluminum tube. Takes credit cards.
*Posner Industries, 8641 Edgeworth Dr., Capitol Heights, MD 20743, Phone: 301-350-1000, Also has locations in Fredrick, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chantilly, VA and Fredericksburg, VA - see: http://www.posners.com/ In 2012 Posner acquired the old Leonard Jed company in Baltimore. Commercial metal supplier, mostly structural steel and related tools and hardware. The Baltimore branch is the old Leonard Jed company which had a great selection of tools and fasteners.
*Metal Supermarkets (formerly Metal Express), 7120 Golden Ring Road , Suite 112, Baltimore,  MD 21221-3165, Local Phone: 410-918-0199, Headquarters Phone: 800-657-0721. For typical offerings see:  http://metalsupermarkets.com/baltimore/  Supplier specializing in cut to order and small lots of metals.
*Access Metals, 8866 Kelso Drive , Essex, MD  21221, Phone: 410-687-2414. For typical offerings see: http://www.accessmetalsinc.comSupplier specializing in cut to order and small lots of metals.
*Standard Supply Steel store, 4 Meem Ave. Gaithersburg, MD, 301-590-1770 Structural steel (beam, tube, etc)
*Advanced Sheet Metal Supply, 5719 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.751.3244  sheet metal
*Dixie Sheet Metal Works, 111 Gordon Rd, (703) 533-1111 
*Online Metals, [http://onlinemetals.com onlinemetals.com]


== Metal & Welding Supplies ==
*Roberts Oxygen, 2929 Eskridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 698-5322 Mo-Fr: 7:30AM - 5:00PM Welding supply Multiple area locations, good customer service"
*Airgas, 2200 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22301, (703) 548-5966        Welding Supply"


=Casting supplies=  
====need verification====
*Albertus Engineering, 7130 Golden Ring Rd, Suite 116, Baltimore, MD 21221, (410) 682-3205 They cater to furnace installation/refurbishment business but usually have a few types of firebrick and castable refractory in stock. They now have a website at: www.albertuseng.com
*'''MPJA Online''' [http://www.mpja.com/ www.mpja.com], 1133 Old Dixie Highway, Lake Park, Florida 33403, 1.800.652.6733, Industrial electronic controls, motors, electrical equipment for industry
*Potomac Valley Brick and Supply Company, 3 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD  (301) 309-9600 They sell fire brick and the mortar at reasonable prices.
*'''Edmund Scientific''' [http://scientificsonline.com/ scientificsonline.com], 60 Pearce Ave.,Tonawanda, NY 14150, 1.800.728.6999, Scientific optics, kits, instruments
*Lancaster Foundry Supply, 2314 Norman Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, (717) 394-0753 Carries a very large assortment of casting supplies, but not much equipment. They have a web site at:  http://www.lancasterfoundrysupply.com
*'''Newark Electronics''' [http://www.newark.com/ www.newark.com], 4801 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60640-4496, 1.800.463.9275, Newark is a distributor of electronic components, value-added services and eProcurement solutions in the United States. They do NOT stock items.
*Budget Casting Supply - http://www.budgetcastingsupply.com Supplies for casting and foundry work seem difficult to purchase locally, so here is a link to a mail order outfit that sells to hobbyists.
*'''Digikey''' [http://www.digikey.com/ www.digikey.com], 701 Brooks Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, 1.800.344.4539, Industrial electronic controls, motors, electrical equipment for industry.
*Malcolm G. Stevens, Inc. - http://www.mgstevens.com/ OK, its in the Boston area, but they are the real animal. According to Chris Daniel this is a place that actually stocks all the goodies and you can see the stuff and get questions answered. Web site is now available at: Malcolm G. Stevens, Inc., 12 Progress Avenue, Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, 01879  Phone:  (978) 649-0112
*'''Allied Electronics''' [http://www.alliedelec.com/ www.alliedelec.com], 7151 Jack Newell Blvd. S. Fort Worth, Texas 76118 U.S.A., 1.866.433.5722, A small order, high service level distributor of electronic components and electromechanical products
*'''Mouser Electronics''' [http://www.mouser.com/ www.mouser.com], 1000 North Main Street, Mansfield, TX 76063-1514, 1.800.346.6873, Global electronic component distributor.
*'''Duvac Electronics''' [http://www.duvac.com/ www.duvac.com], 1759 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106, 626.796.3291,     Lots of great stuff at reasonable prices. Competitor to Radio Shack. Great place to find parts to build circuits.
*'''SparkFun Electronics''' [http://sparkfun.com/ sparkfun.com], 6175 Longbow Drive, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301, 1-303-284-0979, They set out to make finding the parts and information you need easier, more intuitive, and affordable so you can create your awesome projects.
*'''Jameco Electronics''' [http://jameco.com/ jameco.com], 1355 Shoreway Road, Belmont, CA 94002, 1.800.831.4242, Complete selection of electronic components for industry & hobby.
*'''Pololu Robotics & Electronics''' [https://www.pololu.com/ polulu.com] 920 Pilot Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89119, (702) 262-6648 1-877-776-5658
Founded in 2000 by three MIT students. Upon graduation of the last founder in 2002, the company moved from Massachusetts to Las Vegas, NV.


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Woodworking

Hardwood Lumber & Woodworking Tool Suppliers

Local(ish)

  • Abernathy Sticks, 3837 Plyers Mill Rd Kensington, MD 20895, walnutsticks@gmail.com, 301-942-2667 (Monday to Friday : 8am to 5pm), http://asticks.com/pricing.php Perhaps the closest genuine hardwood dealer to UMD. Limited selection and no weekend hours. Not too far from Woodcraft Rockville.
  • Woodcraft of Rockville, 11910 Parklawn Drive Unit K, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: 301-984-9033. Woodworking specialty chain selling hardwoods and specialty plywood, woodworking tools & supplies. Open 10am-9pm M-F 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. web: www.woodcraft.com
  • Exotic Lumber Specialty lumberyard with over 150 species of wood in stock. Open 8am-4:30pm M-F, 9am-1pm Sat. www.exoticlumber.com
    • 1610 Whitehall Road Annapolis, MD 21409 410.349.1705
    • 329 E. 2nd Street Frederick, MD 21701 301.695.1271
  • Colonial Hardwood, 7953 Cameron Brown Ct, Springfield, VA 22153, 703.451.9217
  • Smoot Lumber, 6295 Edsall Rd #20, Alexandria, VA 22312, 703-823-2100 lumber, hardwoods
  • Dunlop Woodcrafts, 14600F Flint Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA, 703.631.5147 Mon - Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Vienna Hardwoods, 241 Mill Street NE Vienna, VA 22180, (703) 255-9663 Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm

Online

  • Inventables Online supplier with a wide range of materials for laser cutting & CNC routing. https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials/wood-mdf
  • MakerStock Online supplier that offers cut to size materials, specializing in cut-to-size materials for Maker Space laser cutters and CNC routers. https://makerstock.com/
  • Johnson Plastics Plus (Formerly Laserbits) Phoenix, AZ, 800.733.7705 1-800-869-7800 https://www.jpplus.com Thin wood material ideal for cutting and engraving in our lasers.
  • Glowforge Proofgrade materials specially selected for use in our Glowforge laser but usable in other lasers as well. https://glowforge.com/materials
  • Ocooch Hardwoods, 14860 County Hwy E, Viola, WI 54664, (608) 466-6470, Good source for thin wood for laser cutting and scroll sawing. www.ocoochhardwoods.com
  • Bud Nosen Models, P.O. Box 105, Two Harbors, MN. 55616, (800) 544-6819, (budnosenmodels@frontiernet.net), World famous source for Balsa, Basswood, Spruce, Plywood & dowels used in model making. www.budnosenmodels.com Online PDF catalog
  • Woodworks, ltd. (CraftParts.com), Large selection of unfinished wood parts for craft & hobby projects. www.craftparts.com
  • Woodworkers Supply http://woodworker.com/, Alameda Pl, Albuquerque, NM 87113, 1.800.645.9292 or 505.821.0500, Woodworker's Supply is the expert's source for woodworking tools and hardware.
  • Woodcraft http://www.woodcraft.com/, Tools, hardware, some wood.
  • Rockler Woodworking http://www.rockler.com/, Tools, hardware, some wood.
  • Carlton Rare Woods http://www.rarewoodsandveneers.com/, 1130 Hemphill Avenue NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318, 1.866.727.3966, Specialize in Rare rough dimensioned lumber & veneers. Many species available. Online photos of wood species can be helpful when trying to match existing wood.
  • Highland Hardware http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com/, 1045 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, 1.888.500.4466, Tools, hardware, finishes, and some wood. Hard to find tools.

Hardwood Plywood, Softwood Plywood, Construction Lumber, Building Materials

  • Home Depot
    • 4700 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
    • 3301 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD 20782
  • Lowes
    • 7710 Riverdale Rd, New Carrollton, MD 20784
    • 14300 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
    • 2438 Market St NE, Washington, DC 20018

Home Center stores such as Home Depot and Lowes offer aggressive pricing on a wide range of building materials and tools. Their selection of certain items (such as hardwood lumber and hardwood plywood) can be frustratingly limited (it's a good idea to use their web sites to verify their inventory).

Another helpful use of the homedepot.com and lowes.com web sites is for ordering items not stocked in the local store. If you're willing to pick the order up at the local store you can avoid paying shipping charges. For example, Home Depot doesn't stock hardwood plywood with walnut or cherry veneers but they do sell these on the web site and will deliver the order to the local store at no charge. As always its best to comparison shop at other local in-stock plywood sellers.


Building Materials Dealers

  • Galliher & Huguely Associates,
    • 5925 Blair Rd NW, (202) 723-1000
    • 4618 Leland St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, (240) 396-6137
  • Leland L Fisher inc, 525 East Gude Dr, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Phone: 301-424-6500, https://www.fisherlumber.com/
  • Thos. Somerville Company, 6250 Chillum Pl NW, Washington, DC 20011, (202) 635-4177 tsomerville.com
  • TW Perry, 9015 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301) 652-2600 https://www.twperry.com/
  • John S Wilson Lumber Company, 12950 Livestock Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794, (410) 442-6167 johnswilson.com

Architectural Salvage & Building Material Surplus


MetalWorking

Metal Suppliers

  • MISSCO Inc., 5101 Lawrence Place, Hyattsville, MD, 301-277-4300 web site: http://www.misscoinc.com/ Structural steel (plate, beam, tube, etc)
  • Potomac Steel, 7801 Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA, phone 703-550-7300 Commercial supplier, mostly structural steel but some cold rolled stuff. They keep their "cut offs" along a wall and they don't mind if you come in and look around. They also sell a good selection of nuts and bolts in good grades and a wide selection of sizes. They are reported to also have some stainless bar stock and aluminum.
  • BMG Metals, multiple locations including 7600 Wellingford Drive, Manassas, VA 20109, phone 703-330-4474 or see http://www.bmgmetals.com Warning - though still listed for completeness, BMG has had a rash of bad reviews since being acquired Commercial supplier, various steels and aluminum in structural shapes, flat strips, plate, angle, channel, bar stock, and square tubing. Local stock and offer cutting and delivery services on larger orders.
  • Boulevard Sales Corp., 7205 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075, just south of Rt. 100 intersection with Washington Blvd. (US Rt. 1), phone 410-796-9370 Structural steel shapes, flat strips, plate, angle, channel, and square tubing. The sort of stuff that is more in line with fabricating rather than machining. Possibly some salvage stuff also. They are friendly and sell in any quantity.
  • C & S Metals, 7325 Washington Blvd (US Rt. 1) Elkridge, MD 21075, phone 410 796 5661 (oops, something has changed, now reachable at 800-284-5551, may be wholesale only) Commercial metal supplier. Can supply aluminum tube. Takes credit cards.
  • Posner Industries, 8641 Edgeworth Dr., Capitol Heights, MD 20743, Phone: 301-350-1000, Also has locations in Fredrick, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chantilly, VA and Fredericksburg, VA - see: http://www.posners.com/ In 2012 Posner acquired the old Leonard Jed company in Baltimore. Commercial metal supplier, mostly structural steel and related tools and hardware. The Baltimore branch is the old Leonard Jed company which had a great selection of tools and fasteners.
  • Access Metals, 8866 Kelso Drive , Essex, MD 21221, Phone: 410-687-2414. For typical offerings see: http://www.accessmetalsinc.comSupplier specializing in cut to order and small lots of metals.
  • Standard Supply Steel store, 4 Meem Ave. Gaithersburg, MD, 301-590-1770 Structural steel (beam, tube, etc)
  • Advanced Sheet Metal Supply, 5719 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.751.3244 sheet metal
  • Dixie Sheet Metal Works, 111 Gordon Rd, (703) 533-1111
  • Online Metals, onlinemetals.com



Metal & Welding Supplies

  • Roberts Oxygen, 2929 Eskridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 698-5322 Mo-Fr: 7:30AM - 5:00PM Welding supply Multiple area locations, good customer service"
  • Airgas, 2200 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22301, (703) 548-5966 Welding Supply"

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  • Metal Supermarkets http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/MSC-Home.aspx, 6601-G North Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704.599.3919, Aluminum, steel, stainless, & alloy steel
  • Metal Express http://www.metalexpress.net/, 6601-G North Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704.599.3919, Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, cast iron, stainless, alloy & tool steel, nickel, silver"
  • Maryland Metric http://mdmetric.com/index.html, 6119 Oakleaf Avenue, Baltimore MD 21215, 1.800.638.1830, Titanium source, information reference
  • Metals Depot http://metalsdepot.com/, 4200 Revilo Road, Winchester, KY USA 40391, 1.859.745.2650, Aluminum, brass, steel, stainless, tool steel
  • Speedy Metals http://www.speedymetals.com/, 801A S. Great Southwest Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, 1.866.938.6061, Complete metal selection, all shapes
  • Online Metals http://onlinemetals.com/, 1138 West Ewing, Seattle, WA 98119, 1.800.704.2157, Aluminum, steel, stainless, brass, bronze, titanium, plastic, tool steel


Hardware

Home Center Stores

  • Lowe's Home Improvement http://www.lowes.com/, 919.620.8579, Hardware, nuts, bolts, plumbing, electrical, glues, paint
    • Lowe's, 7710 Riverdale Rd, New Carrollton, MD 20784
    • Lowe's, 14300 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
  • Home Depot http://www.homedepot.com/, Hardware, nuts, bolts, plumbing, electrical, glues, paint
    • Home Depot, 4700 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740

Small Hardware Stores (Including Ace & True Value franchisees)

  • Ace Hardware http://www.acehardware.com, 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514, 919.929.7797, Hardware, nuts, bolts, plumbing, electrical, glues, paint
    • Annie's Ace Hardware-Brookland, (near Metro) 3405 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017-3528, (202) 529-2658
    • Old Takoma Ace Hardware, 7001 Carroll Ave, Tacoma Park, MD, (240) 839-5170
    • Logan Hardware, 815 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, (301) 565-9150
    • Strosniders Hardware, 10504 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895-2426, (301) 933-2207
    • Woodley Park Hardware, (near Metro) 2616 Connecticut Ave Woodley Park,
    • Petworth Ace Hardware, 1240 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011-5626, (202) 726-2658
    • Old Town Hardware, 809 S. Washington St Alex VA,
    • Glover Park Hardware, 2251 Wisconsin Ave NW DC,
  • True Value http://www.truevalue.com/, Hardware, nuts, bolts, plumbing, electrical, glues, paint
    • Christophers Glen Echo Hardware 7301 Mcarthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 229-3700
    • True Value On 17th 1623 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2433 (202) 462-3146

Suppliers of Nuts, Bolts, Screws, & Fasteners

  • Automotive Fasteners http://www.automotivefasteners.com, 2111 S. Elm-Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27406, 1-800.632.0340, Complete fastener supplier, metric, US, nuts, bolts, taps, dies
  • BHJ Fasteners http://www.bhjbaycity.com/, 3427 Enterprise Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545, 510.293.0101, Metal fasteners-large specialty selection
  • Enco http://www.use-enco.com/, 400 Nevada Pacific Hwy., Fernley, NV 89408, 1.800.873.3626, Similar products as MSC, Sometimes cheaper than MSC
  • Fastenal Company http://www.fastenal.com/, 4611 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705, 919.384.7600, Fastener supplier, metric, US, nuts, bolts, taps, dies
    • 200 Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights, MD USA 20743 (301)336-7492 MDFOR@stores.fastenal.com
    • 5212 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD USA 20705 (301)-931-6811
  • Fasteners, Inc., 4817 Lydell Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Nuts & Bolts.
  • Fastener Superstore, www.fastenersuperstore.com Good source for larger quantities of fasteners. Locations in midwest and California.
  • Micro Fasteners, Easton, PA., https://www.microfasteners.com/ Good source for small-size fasteners.
  • Gem Specialties, 5830 Kirby Road, Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-8700 Specialty fasteners, screws etc., will sell small quantities.
  • McMaster-Carr, http://www.mcmaster.com/, 6100 Fulton Industrial Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30336-2853, 330.995.5500, 330.342.3330, Supplier of just about anything Industrial but they charge shipping and handling.
  • MSC Industrial Supply Company http://www.mscdirect.com/, 2300 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27604, 1.800.645.7270 919.755.9802, Suppliers of just about anything Industrial.
  • Tractor Supply Sells grade 2, 5, and 8 fasteners by the pound, useful for large projects. See: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/fasteners
    • 7994 Crain HWY South, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 969-8900
    • 10870 Balls Ford RD, Manassas, VA 20109 (703) 257-7247
    • 19610 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837, (301) 407-0307
  • Zal Industrial http://www.zalindustrial.com/, 4905 Telegraph Road, Los Angeles, CA 90022, 1.800.FASTBUY, You can find the unusual screws / bolts that you probably can't find anywhere else.

Tool Stores

  • Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com
    • 338 Domer Avenue, Laurel, MD, (301) 362-9536
    • 9649 Lost Knife Road, Gaithersburg, MD (301) 947-2905. http://www.harborfreight.com
    • 14250 Smoketown Rd., Woodbridge, VA , (703) 494-1290
  • Harbor Freight Tools http://www.harborfreight.com, 2000 Avondale Drive, Durham, NC 27704, 919.220.2479, Most all the hand tools are made in China. They have a good selection of tools and equipment.
  • Sears http://www.sears.com, Where America Used to Shop. Fewer stores, some still have a worthwhile tool department.
    • 11255 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904 (301) 681-1700
  • Tractor Supply Good tool section. See: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/tools
    • 7994 Crain HWY South, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 969-8900
    • 10870 Balls Ford RD, Manassas, VA 20109 (703) 257-7247
    • 19610 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837, (301) 407-0307
  • Northern Tool http://northerntool.com/, 4927 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610, 1.800.533.5545 919.861.6690, Tools, hydraulics, industrial supplies & equipment
  • Grizzly Industrial Inc. http://www.grizzly.com/, 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy, PA 17756, 1.800.523.4777, Source of tools and equipment.

Tooling Suppliers

  • Northern Tool http://northerntool.com/, 4927 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610, 1.800.533.5545 919.861.6690, Tools, hydraulics, industrial supplies & equipment
  • Grizzly Industrial Inc. http://www.grizzly.com/, 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy, PA 17756, 1.800.523.4777, Source of tools and equipment.
  • McMaster-Carr, http://www.mcmaster.com/, 6100 Fulton Industrial Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30336-2853, 330.995.5500, 330.342.3330, Supplier of just about anything Industrial but they charge shipping and handling.
  • MSC Industrial Supply Company http://www.mscdirect.com/, 2300 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27604, 1.800.645.7270 919.755.9802, Suppliers of just about anything Industrial.
  • Enco http://www.use-enco.com/, 400 Nevada Pacific Hwy., Fernley, NV 89408, 1.800.873.3626, Similar products as MSC, Sometimes cheaper than MSC



Industrial Suppliers, Surplus Dealers, Machinery Component Suppliers.

  • Surplus Center http://surpluscenter.com/, 1015 West "O" Street, Lincoln, NE 68528, 1.800.488.3407, Industrial equipment, motors, pumps, air & hydraulic cylinders
  • Igus http://www.igus.com/, PO Box 14349, East Providence, R.I. 02914, 1.800.521.2747, Linear slides, bearings, bushings, flex cable, & systems.
  • A B I Industries http://www.abiindustries.com/Pages/contact.html, 6505 San Leandro Ave., Oakland, CA 94621, 1.800.678.8111, Bearings, bushings,belts, gears, pulleys, sprockets, chains
  • Adam Hill Company http://www.adam-hill.com/, 142 Utah Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080, 650.589.9655, Bearings, bushings, gears, pulleys, sprockets, spherical rod ends
  • W M Berg http://www.wmberg.com/, 5138 S. International Drive, Cudahy, Wisconsin, 53110, 1.800.232.2374, Manufacturer of Precision and funky oddball components you will not find elsewhere.
  • Stock Drive Products http://www.sdp-si.com/, 2101 Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York 11042, 1.800.819.8900, Bearings, bushings, gears, pulleys, sprockets, spherical rod ends
  • Grainger Industrial Supply http://www.grainger.com, 4820 Signett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616-2824, 919.790.0888, Industrial electronic controls, motors, electrical equipment for industry
  • W. C. Chapman, 8220 Pulaski Hwy Rosedale, MD 21237, 410-686-6860 Cutting tools and supplies, local stock. Their web site is at: www.wcchapman.com
  • Baltimore Belting Co. Inc. located at 766 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, phone (410) 338-1230 Sells both leather and composite belts for machinery made to your size requirements. They have a web site at: www.baltimorebelting.com
  • Joseph Fazzio, Inc., 2760 Glassboro-Cross Keys Road, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, phone (856) 881-3185 Candy store of surplus fasteners and widgets of all types. See: http://www.josephfazzioinc.com/
  • Motion Industries with locations all over the country including the DC/Baltimore area. Supplier of bearings and all sorts of other stuff related to moving parts of machinery. See: http://www.motionindustries.com
  • Leonard Jed Company, 1104 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230, 410-690-7383 Tools and fasteners. An old style (from the 1880's) company with real stock and service. In 2012 Leonard Jed was acquired by Posners and now operates as one of their branches. http://www.posners.com/
  • MPJA.com (Marlin P Jones & Associates), 8380 Resource Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33404, Tech Info: 561-848-8236 Order Line: 1-800-652-6733 In-person, online, and phone order supplier of surplus electronic components and equipment. https://www.mpja.com/
  • CBI Surplus, 704 Prestige Parkway Scotia, New York 12302, 518-602-5999 or by email at sales@cbisurplus.com. Specializing in the sale of surplus industrial and scientific equipment. Part of Capovani Brothers Inc (www.capovani.com) which has a longstanding history of supplying scientific equipment to professors, researchers, and other university staff. https://cbisurplus.com/

Jewelers Tools & Supplies

  • Terra Firma Enterprises, Inc., 1316-B Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208, 410-602-2232 Jewelers tools and supplies. Some casting and plating stuff. http://www.tfeinc.biz

Other

  • Thomas Net http://www.thomasnet.com/, 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001, 1-800-699-9822, Use the to find almost any supplier. They have more than 67,000 categories to search from.



Plastic Suppliers

Local(ish)

  • Total Plastics, 5424 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore, MD 21205 , Phone: 410-483-1493. For typical offerings see: http://www.totalplastics.com/ Supplier specializing in plastics; special adhesives, sealants, and polishes for plastic.
  • Piedmont Plastics (formerly Reed Plastics), 7045 Troy Hill Dr Ste 450 Elkridge, MD 21075 Phone: 301-881-7900. For typical offerings see: http://www.piedmontplastics.com/ Supplier specializing in plastics, all types and forms.
  • Johnson Plastics Plus (Formerly Laserbits) Phoenix, AZ, 800.733.7705 1-800-869-7800 https://www.jpplus.com All sorts of specialty laserable materials.
  • Laird Plastics [www.lairdplastics.com] Laird Plastics carries a wide range of materials in different formats including Sheets, Rods, Films (Rolls), Tubes, Profiles and other shapes.
    • 8991 Yellow Brick Rd. Baltimore, MD 21237 Phone:800-873-8405, 410-780-7100.
    • 325 Hill Carter Pkwy., Ashland, VA 23005 (near Richmond), Phone: 804-412-7585.

Online

  • Inventables Online supplier with a wide range of materials for laser cutting & CNC routing.
  • MakerStock Online supplier that offers cut to size materials, specializing in cut-to-size materials for Maker Space laser cutters and CNC routers. https://makerstock.com/
  • Online Metals, 1-888-373-0607. www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/plastic. Sells online and ships from multiple US warehouses for fast delivery.
  • Outwater Plastics, Online sales with locations in New Jersey & Arizona, www.outwater.com Plastic, Signage supply, LEDs, architectural elements, etc. Be sure to look at their online catalogs or order a catalog
  • Precision Plastics Inc., 6405A Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705, Phone: 301-937-1317. Web page at: http://www.precisionplastics.com/ Specializes in plastic fabrication services.
  • West Marine, www.westmarine.com Fiberglass and epoxy.
  • TotalBoat, www.totalboat.com Fiberglass and epoxy.

need verification

  • Piedmont Plastics http://www.piedmontplastics.com/, 324-B Park Knoll Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, 1.800.476.7898, Acrylic, UHMW, nylon, tube, sheet, carbon fiber, fiberglass
  • CATAWBA Industrial Rubber Company http://www.catawbarubber.com/, 4629 Dwight Evans Road, Charlotte, NC 28230-0636, 1.800.868.6198, Hoses, Sheet rubber, Gaskets, O-Rings, Adhesives, Plastics
  • Plastic Products Inc. http://www.plastic-products.com/, 1413 Bessemer City-Kings Mountain Highway, Bessemer City, NC 28016, 1.800.752.7770, Complete source for nearly anything plastic
  • Fibre Glast http://www.fibreglast.com/, 385 Carr Drive, Brookville, OH 45309, 1.800.838.8984, Carbon fiber, fiberglass, foam
  • Applied Vehicle Technology Composites https://www.avtaero.com/aerospace-materials/, 5641 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 317.546.6840, Carbon fiber, composite supplies
  • Interstate Plastics http://www.interstateplastics.com/, 122 Corporate Way, Pelham, AL 35124, 1.866.899.5139, Super complete polymer supplier-ABS, Acrylic, Polycarb, UHMWPE
  • Harrington Plastics http://harringtonplastics.com/, 5071 Kelton Way Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95838, 916.920.5392, Complete supply of all plastics & polymers
  • Tap Plastics http://www.tapplastics.com/, 4506 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95823, 916.429.9551, Acrylic, UHMW, nylon, tube, sheet, carbon fiber, fiberglass

Art & Craft Materials

Art Supplies

  • Artist & Craftsman Supply Hyattsville, 4902 43rd Ave, (301) 887-1104
  • AC Moore https://acmoore.com/
    • 12013 Rockville PK Rockville (301) 944-0105
    • 5800 Crossroads Center Bailey's Crossroads, VA
    • 3861 Evergreen Pkwy, Bowie, MD 20716 (301) 944-0104
  • BLICK art materials, 1250 I Street NW Washington, DC 20005, 202-898-0555 Mo-Fr: 9-8 Sa: 10-6 Su: 12-5
  • Joanne Art & Fabric
    • 6200 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1021, 301-220-2184
    • Wheaton Plaza 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Unit 180 Wheaton, MD 20902 301-949-0120
  • Plaza Artists Materials & Picture Framing, 1990 K St NW , (202) 331-7090
  • Michael's,
    • 8661 Colesville Rd, Ste A104, Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-844-6732
    • 14240 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707-5006 (301) 776-9231
    • 1509 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-1601 (301) 881-8100
    • 4511 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD 20716-311 (301) 809-1806
    • 6330 7 Corners Center, Falls Church VA
  • Plaza Artists Materials & Picture Framing
    • 8205 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301-587-5581
    • 1120 19th Street NW Washington, DC 20036, 202-331-7090
    • 3045 Nutley Street, Fairfax, VA
  • The Potomac Bead Company, 1104 King St, (703) 299-8730
  • Utrecht Art Supplies, 1250 I St NW, (202) 898-0555


need verification

  • Michaels Arts & Crafts http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home, 8131 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617-7598, 919.806.2736, Arts, Crafts, Vases, beads, plastic flowers, art supplies, etc.
  • Jo Ann Fabrics & Fabrics http://www.joann.com/joann/home/home.jsp, 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC? 27708, 919.401.8334?, Art, Crafts, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
  • Hancock Fabrics http://www.hancockfabrics.com/, 3443 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705, 919.383.9903, Art, Crafts, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
  • Hobby Lobby http://www.hobbylobby.com/, 3219 Watermill Drive, Burlington, NC 27215, 336.584.4419, Art, Crafts Supplies
  • Binders Discount Art http://www.bindersart.com/, 284 South Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, 1.888.472.6866 or 704.442.2608, Art, Crafts Supplies
  • Pearl Art & Craft http://www.pearlpaint.com/, 1033 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33334, 1.800.451.7327 or 954.564.5700, Art, Crafts, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
  • Utrecht Art Supplies http://www.utrechtart.com/, 6 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512-3616, 1.800.223.9132, Art, Crafts, Fabric, Sewing Supplies
  • Sam Flax Art http://www.samflaxAtlanta.com/, 1495 Northside Drive NW Suites B and C, Atlanta, GA 30318, High end art supplies



Casting supplies

  • Albertus Engineering, 7130 Golden Ring Rd, Suite 116, Baltimore, MD 21221, (410) 682-3205 They cater to furnace installation/refurbishment business but usually have a few types of firebrick and castable refractory in stock. They now have a website at: www.albertuseng.com
  • Potomac Valley Brick and Supply Company, 3 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD (301) 309-9600 They sell fire brick and the mortar at reasonable prices.
  • Lancaster Foundry Supply, 2314 Norman Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, (717) 394-0753 Carries a very large assortment of casting supplies, but not much equipment. They have a web site at: http://www.lancasterfoundrysupply.com
  • Budget Casting Supply - http://www.budgetcastingsupply.com Supplies for casting and foundry work seem difficult to purchase locally, so here is a link to a mail order outfit that sells to hobbyists.
  • Malcolm G. Stevens, Inc. - http://www.mgstevens.com/ OK, its in the Boston area, but they are the real animal. According to Chris Daniel this is a place that actually stocks all the goodies and you can see the stuff and get questions answered. Web site is now available at: Malcolm G. Stevens, Inc., 12 Progress Avenue, Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, 01879 Phone: (978) 649-0112
  • The Engineer Guy http://www.theengineerguy.com/, 1000 Tradeport Blvd Suite 1003 Atlanta, GA 30354, 404.685.8804, Smooth-on casting / molding supplies. Moldmaking & Casting, Sculpting Media, Sculpting Supplies, Adhesives, Heat Formable Plastics, Hair & Makeup, SFX Materials, Supplies Tools & Equipment, Workshops Classes & Events

Leather

  • Weaver Leather Supply, www.weaverleathersupply.com A full selection of leather, webbing, hardware, tools, saddlery products, leather care, machinery, and more to meet the needs of professional leatherworkers and hobbyists..
  • Tandy Leather https://www.tandyleather.com/en/, Since 1919, Tandy Leather has been the resource for generations of leathercrafters, providing quality leather, tools, kits and teaching resources.


Sewing Materials, Equipment, & Supplies

Fabric

  • G Street Fabrics, 12220 Wilkins Ave Rockville, MD 20852 240-283-8300 gstreetfabrics.com
  • Phi’s Discount Fabrics, 618 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD, (301) 434-6848 (May be out of business, need verification)
  • DC Stitch, 316 F street, NE Room 205 Washington DC 20002 dcstitch.com Sewing Classes
  • Sew Creative Lounge / Sip and Sew 3711 Rhode Island Ave, Mount Rainier, Maryland, 301-779-9000 www.sipandsewdc.com Sewing Classes
  • Joann Fabric and Craft 6200 Greenbelt Rd Greenbelt, MD 20770-1021, 301-220-2184 www.joann.com Fabric and Craft Supplies
  • Joann Fabric and Craft, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Unit 180, Wheaton, MD 20902, 301-949-0120 www.joann.com Fabric and Craft Supplies
  • Rockywoods Outdoor Fabrics, Colorado, (970) 663-6163 rockywoods.com Tactical/Outdoor Fabrics and accessories
  • Fibre Space, 1219 King St., (703) 664-0344


Bike Repair, Parts & Tools

  • RecWell Bike Shop, Cole #0249. Enter Cole through the entrance on the east side of building at the top of Union Lane Parking Garage. Monday - Friday 12:00- 6:00 PM
  • Mount Rainier Bike Co-op, 3601 Bunker Hill Road, (301) 277-2110

Electronics

  • Micro Center, 1776 E Jeferson St Rockville, MD www.microcenter.com. Local store of a nationwide chain of computer stores, has a fairly comprehensive electronic parts department.
  • Digi-Key, 701 Brooks Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, (800) 344-4539, www.digikey.com Electronics parts company, with live online help in case you can't find something you need.
  • Jameco Electronics, www.jameco.com
  • Mouser Electronics, 1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 101 El Cajon, CA 92020, (800) 346-6873 www.mouser.com Online electronic components distributor.
  • Sparkfun Electronics www.sparkfun.com


need verification

  • MPJA Online www.mpja.com, 1133 Old Dixie Highway, Lake Park, Florida 33403, 1.800.652.6733, Industrial electronic controls, motors, electrical equipment for industry
  • Edmund Scientific scientificsonline.com, 60 Pearce Ave.,Tonawanda, NY 14150, 1.800.728.6999, Scientific optics, kits, instruments
  • Newark Electronics www.newark.com, 4801 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60640-4496, 1.800.463.9275, Newark is a distributor of electronic components, value-added services and eProcurement solutions in the United States. They do NOT stock items.
  • Digikey www.digikey.com, 701 Brooks Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, 1.800.344.4539, Industrial electronic controls, motors, electrical equipment for industry.
  • Allied Electronics www.alliedelec.com, 7151 Jack Newell Blvd. S. Fort Worth, Texas 76118 U.S.A., 1.866.433.5722, A small order, high service level distributor of electronic components and electromechanical products
  • Mouser Electronics www.mouser.com, 1000 North Main Street, Mansfield, TX 76063-1514, 1.800.346.6873, Global electronic component distributor.
  • Duvac Electronics www.duvac.com, 1759 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106, 626.796.3291, Lots of great stuff at reasonable prices. Competitor to Radio Shack. Great place to find parts to build circuits.
  • SparkFun Electronics sparkfun.com, 6175 Longbow Drive, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301, 1-303-284-0979, They set out to make finding the parts and information you need easier, more intuitive, and affordable so you can create your awesome projects.
  • Jameco Electronics jameco.com, 1355 Shoreway Road, Belmont, CA 94002, 1.800.831.4242, Complete selection of electronic components for industry & hobby.
  • Pololu Robotics & Electronics polulu.com 920 Pilot Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89119, (702) 262-6648 1-877-776-5658

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Hobby Shops

Hobby Works, 354 Domer Ave, Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 725-0383

Hobby Works, 12274 Rockville PK Rockville,

Misc

  • Ranger Surplus, 811 Hungerford Dr Rockville, MD, (301) 424-1125 Surplus/Tactical gear
  • Kamco Supply, 5860 Farrington Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.823.8700 Building Supply
  • Grainger Supplier of wide range of products focused on building and facilities managemnt. https://www.grainger.com
    • 4748 Forbes Blvd. Lanham, MD 20706-4302 1-800-472-4643
    • 2947 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
  • Enco, Nevada, 800-use-enco
  • Grizzly Industrial, Inc., ,
  • McMaster-Carr, New Jersey, They have EVERYTHING
  • MSC Industrial Supply Company, ,
  • SDP/SI, ,
  • Tormach, , for Tormach tooling
  • Shars, Illinois, 630-443-6822 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Eastern Tooling