Places to find DIY Materials

Writer Joseph Flaherty posted a Top 10 Places to Find DIY Supplies on WIRED Design a few weeks ago. Where do you get your supplies? What are your favorite best of the best places to get your supplies?

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Permalink Reply by Ben Durrell on May 9, 2012 at 1:13pm

Mcmaster Carr for sure. Especially if the project is funded and time sensitive.

Permalink Reply by Ben Durrell on May 9, 2012 at 1:16pm

We also have a pretty well organized recycled bits and parts library. This was only possible once we brought someone on who had the temperament and desire to maintain it. Its a pleasure for him to search and modify, and he hates buying new when he can make do. He will save and index a 4" x 3" scrap of plywood. And he will remember that he has it four months later.

Permalink Reply by Joseph Flaherty on May 16, 2012 at 10:25am

If you are ever in the Providence Rhode Island area, RISD has two amazing art supply stores, one focused on 2D (Paints, papers, drawing tools, etc) and another on 3D (All sorts of amazing sculpting materials and tools). Both are well worth a visit if you're in the area!

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