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CORE; Community Office of Resource Efficiency
Green Building: Links
http://www.aspencore.org/sitepages/pid76.php
Builders:
Aspen/Pitkin County Efficient Building Program Includes the APCEP Efficient Building Checklist, Guidelines, Resource Guide & Deconstruction Plan.
Department of Energy's Building America Program Great information, particularly under "Additional Resources."
Next Gen Homes are energy efficient homes. These are affordable too. This website shows the ones CORE consulted on building in the Roaring Fork Valley, with plans available for free. One of them won the 2005 award for affordable housing in the Western Regional division of the American Institute of Architects.
Building Science Consortium BSC is a Building America team leader. Their site is a rich source of information on energy-efficient design and construction, particularly under their "Houses That Work" and "Case Studies " sections.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Technical resources for cold climate construction. It is geared towards both builders and home buyers/owners.
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) Building America team leader, Steven Winter Associates. Their "Projects" and "CARB-News" sections are especially strong.
Energy & Environmental Building Association This is THE trade organization for energy-efficient builders. Especially useful are the "Building Info Central" and "Communications" elements.
Environmental Building News Considered "must reading" for those involved in energy efficiency and green building design and construction.
Green Building Alliance focuses on the development of green buildings in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh's many LEED accredited buildings in all areas of business and non profit work provide inspiration.
DOE's Efficient Windows Collaborative Great resources on the why and how of selecting high performance, climate-tuned glazing.
DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network Building Technologies A significant and highly technical resource for both commercial and residential building; but the site does include some energy basics for consumers as well.
EPA's Energy Star Product-specific information on high-performance appliances and lighting for the home.
EPA's Energy Star Homes Energy Star web site for high-performance homes. Good subsections for both home builders and buyers.
Hickory Consortium This Building America team leader from Cambridge, Mass. Has case studies representing their work under under the Building America program.
Home Energy Magazine All past issues of this great publication are now available on-line. Good technical information for both builders and consumers.
Industrialized Housing Partnership Building America team leader, Florida Solar Energy Center, has excellent technical resources, particularly on energy efficiency for hot, humid climates.
Iris Communications, Inc. One of the oldest and best commercial sources of publications, products, and news on green resources and energy efficiency.
HUD's Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology Great resource for builders on technology and building components/systems. Click on the "inventory" section.
NAHB Research Center Key programs with builder resources include: ToolBase, Energy Value in Housing Award, and "Research."
Southface Institute Southface Institute is a Building America partner, posting great resources under their "Journal" and Fact Sheets."
National Renewable Energy Lab NREL does a wide range of work on energy-efficiency, but this section of their web site is dedicated to excellent technical resources for builders, particularly on renewable energy systems, energy analysis and building evaluation.
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) A national resource clearinghouse for whole building design, product information, professional training, consumer education, and analytical tools.
ACEEE The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy-efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
Incentive Insulation Database An on-line searchable database for access to local information on incentive programs for making energy-efficient improvements. This web site was created and is maintained by North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA).
Building Energy Codes Your resource for tools to facilitate energy code compliance, development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement.
ZIP-Code Program for Insulation A computer program is available to help you calculate the amount of insulation appropriate for your house. The program is called the ZIP-Code because it includes weather and cost information for local regions defined by the first three digits of each postal service zip code.
Building With Awareness is a website which emphasizes aesthetic design in conjunction with sustainable design. Check out their photo tour!
US Green Building Council offers up-to-date info on LEED accreditation of buildings and professionals.
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ART SUPPLIES:
Accent Arts 
3902 Middlefield Road or 392 California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1044
Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm, Sat 10am - 5:30pm, Sun 12pm - 5:30 pm.
Comments: Pretty disorganized, but friendly help and decent prices. Be sure to
ask for the student discount.
Amsterdam Art
1013 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 649-4800
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30-6:00, Sun: 11:00-6:00
Comments: Great prices, but a bit of a trek from here. Ask for the student
discount.
Arch
99 Missouri at 17th Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 433-2724
Comments: Great for architectural and drafting supplies.
Ceramics &
Crafts Supply Co.
490 5th Street (at Bryant St.)
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 982-9231
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Comments: Materials and equipment for potters and
ceramists.
The Claymaker
1240 13th St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 295-3352
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Comments: Full range of clays, glaze ingredients, Duncan underglazes, in
addition to small book selection.
Douglas and Sturgess,
Inc.
730 Bryant St. (at 5th)
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 421-4456
Fax: (415) 896-6379
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tues., Thurs. 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Comments: Sculpture tools, materials, and supplies, molding, specialty resins.
Flax Art & Design
1699 Market Street at Valencia
San Francisco, CA
(415) 552-2355
Michael's Crafts
166 Woodside Plaza
Redwood City, CA
(650) 367-6397
Pearl Art
969 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 357-1400
Hours: M-Sa: 9am-7pm, Su: 12pm-6pm
Sherry's Western Ceramic Supply Co.
948 Washington Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 592-2333
Hours: Closed Mondays.
Comments: Clay, Tools, Kilns, Glazes, Glaze Chemicals, Books (excellent
selection of books).
University Art
267 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 328-3500
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun closed, open Thursdays til 7pm
Comments: Carries all sorts of art supplies, drafting equipment, markers,
paints, picture frames and framing supplies.
ELECTRONICS:
Anchor
Electronics
2040 Walsh Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 727-3693 phone
(408) 727-4424 fax
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Digi-Key
701 Brooks Avenue South
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(800) 344-4539 phone
(218) 681-3380 fax
Email: webmaster@digikey.com
Comments: Huge electronics parts company.
Fry's Electronics
340 Portage Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 496-6000
Fax: (650) 496-6018
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 AM - 9 PM. Saturday: 9 AM - 9 PM. Sunday: 9 AM
- 7 PM
Comments: A bit pricey and the western nerd theme has got to go, but has a decent
supply of electronics items.
HSC Electronic Supply
3500 Ryder Street
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 732-1573
Comments: Electronic components. Very good prices.
HDB Electronics
2860 Spring Street
Redwood City, CA 94083
(800) 287-9432
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am - 5pm
Comments: New and surplus equipment including rechargeable batteries, motors,
led's, etc. They have an excellent selection. Jameco's inventory, but you can
actually browse through it.
Jameco
1355 Shoreway Road
Belmont, CA
(650) 592-8097
Comments: These guys have it all and they're local. The only bummer is that you
can't browse their selection. Call in your order and pick it up an hour later.
They have all sorts of electronics - from integrated circuits to motors, from
switches to fans, from cables to tools. They also sell the Basic stamp.
Mouser Electronics
1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
(800) 346-6873
Comments: Mouser is a huge online electronic components distributor.
Parallax
599 Menlo Drive, Suite 100
Rocklin, California 95765
(888) 512-1024 sales
(916) 624-8333 support
(916) 624-8003 fax
E-mail: info@parallaxinc.com
Comments: Makes the BASIC Stamp integrated circuit. Great site for learning
about the Stamp as well. The Stamp can also be bought at Jameco (see above).
Radio Shack
248 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 329-8081
Comments: You know them and love them. Or maybe not. Anyway, they have the
usual stock of electronics components, including tons of kits for learning
about electronics. They're like the 7-11 of electronics. They always ask your
address, so think ahead and be creative.
Zack Electronics
348 Montague Expressway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(800) 466-0449
Comments: As they state on their site, these guys specialize in broadcast
products, test and measurement equipment, and exact replacement parts and
components. Slow service, full line.
FABRIC:
Britex Fabrics
147 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA
(415) 392-2910
Hours: Open 9-6 Mon-Sat. and until 8 p.m. Monday & Thursday.
Comments: This is it in terms of fabrics around here. These folks have it all.
And we mean ALL. Browse through their fabrics, fondle their notions, pull their
threads. The staff is super helpful and will cut swatches of any fabric.
Exotic Silks
1959 Leghorn Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 965-7760
Comments: Silks, velvets, brocades from China, India, Thailand, and Korea.
House of Fabrics
1295 Veterans Boulevard
Redwood City, CA
(650) 367- 0600
Comments: Fabric, thread, sewing supplies, notions, buttons
House of Foam
150 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 327-4300
Comments: After the original store burned down, they moved into this space
nearby. They have foam, sponge rubber, and that spongy foam mattress material.
Good place to dumpster dive if you're wearing your scrubs.
Jo-Ann Fabrics &
Crafts
435 San Antonio Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 948-5300
Comments: Fabric, sewing supplies, thread, notions, buttons. Huge. And always a
huge line. Remember patience is a virtue.
Quilting Bee &
Fabric
264 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 969-1714
(888) 784-5837 (toll-free)
Comments: Lots of pretty cottons, books, and tools. Sewing machines sales and
service. Check out the "sale" room.
S.H. Frank & Co.
17th Street (at Folsom),
San Francisco, CA
(415) 863-6244
Comments: Leather, lots of leather.
Sterling Custom Upholstery Company
1243 West El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 961-8700
GLASS:
ACI Glass
750 Walsh Avenue
Santa Clara CA 95050
(408) 727-4711 or
(800) 300-4224
E-mail: aciwest@acidistribution.com
Comments: Local store for national distributor of architectural (flat
window) and tempered glass.
Art Glass Center
231 South Whisman Road
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 965-4919
Bullseye Glass
1308 NW Everett
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 227-2797 phone
E-mail: resourcecenter@bullseye-glass.com
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Comments: Sells a huge variety of glass and supplies. One of the best
glassworking resources in the country.
Franciscan Glass
100 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, CA
(650) 948-6666
Comments: Stained Glass and tools, big scrap bin, will cut to size. Love these
guys!
Macalaster Bicknell
Company
PO Box 109
Millville, NJ 08332
(800) 257-8405
E-mail: macbicnj@eticomm.net
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (EST)
Comments: Sells glass and lab products: glass blowing equipment, glass tubing,
rod (in colors), lab equipment, and chemicals.
San Francisco Stained Glass
345 Divisidero
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-3592 phone
Spectrum Glass
PO Box 646
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 483-6699
E-mail: artglass@SpectrumGlass.com
Comments: Huge supply of stained and colored glass. Great online samples.
Steinert
Industries
1507 Franklin Avenue
Kent, OH 44240
(800) 727-7473
E-mail: glasstools@steinertindustries.com
Comments: Glass blowing supplies.
West Coast Glass
4020 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 325-1578
HARDWARE - GENERAL:
D & J Hobby
96 San Tomas Aquino
Campbell, CA
(408) 379-1696
Comments: Hobby and craft supplier with a pretty extensive website. One of the
best hobby stores in the area. It's bigger than San Antonio.
Home Depot
1771 E Bayshore Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 289-6300
Hours: M-F 6am - 9pm, Sat 7am - 8pm, Sun 8am - 7 pm.
Comments: When only shitty service but cheap prices will do.
Orchard Supply Hardware
(OSH)
2555 Charleston Road
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 691-2000
Comments: This is the closest OSH. They carry the usual assortment of tools,
electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, softwoods (2x4's), paint, screws, etc.
Better service than Home Despot.
Orchard Supply Hardware
(OSH)
2110 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA
(650) 365-7373
Comments: The Middlefield store is near Woodside Road.
Orchard Supply Hardware
(OSH)
777 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 732-7734
Comments: Sunnyvale-Saratoga store is the best OSH in area.
Palo Alto
Hardware
875 Alma Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2404
(650) 327-7222
Hours: M-F 7:30am - 8pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 6 pm.
Comments: Super-friendly staff always willing to help. Prices not bad compared
to Home Despot - sometimes much better.
Peninsula
Building Materials
109 Seaport
Redwood City, CA
(650) 365-8500
Comments: These folks have more basic construction materials, like sand,
plaster, lumber and cement.
Peninsula Hardware
2676 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-3491
Comments: The usual assortment of hardware - tools, paint, screws, shovels,
rope....
JEWELRY SUPPLIES:
The Bead Shop
158 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-7925 phone
(650) 328-7893 fax
E-mail: nicole@beadshop.com
Hours: Monday 10-6pm, Tuesday-Friday 10-8pm, Saturday 10-6pm, Sunday 11-5pm
Bourget Jewelry Craft
Supply
1636 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 450-6556 phone
(310) 450-2201 fax
E-mail: info@ebourget.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm
Frei and Borel
126 Second Street
Oakland, CA 94604
510.832.0355
E-mail: info@ofrei.com
Gems Galore
982 El Monte
Mountain View, CA
(650) 968-8707
E-mail: gemsgalore@earthlink.net
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 to 6 pm
Comments: Gems Galore has a moderate selection of jewelry-making supplies.
They're biggest advantage is that they're close. They have a good selection of
rocks and minerals and you can get just about everything you need for casting
here as well. It's a bit pricey, and feels a little like a craft store, but
good for last minute purchases.
Directions: Head south on El Camino Real, vear off onto El Monte. It's on the right
hand side in a small strip mall.
JewelrySupply.com
503 Giuseppe Court, Suite 4
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-9610 phone
E-mail: sales@jewelrysupply.com
Comments: Online supplier.
Rainbow Jewelers
Supply
2109 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-1772
E-mail: info@rainbowsupply.com
Rio Grande
Albuquerque, NM
(800) 545-6566
Hours: 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Mountain Time, Monday
through Friday.
Comments: One of the best mail-order jewelry suppliers. Friendly staff. Good
with rush orders. Make sure to get your order in by 5 pm local time, though.
METAL and METALWORKING SUPPLIES:
Alan Steel
Highway 101 & Whipple (east)
Redwood City, CA
(650) 369-2526
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm, Sat closed, Sun closed.
Comments: Alan Steel, AKA Alan Steels, has a really great selection of base
metals and stuff (salvage) made from base metals. This includes sheet, tubing,
extrusions, rod, angle, and pallet material in aluminum, brass, steel,
stainless steel and some plastics. You can also find giant gears, motors, fans,
and all sorts of other random stuff. They charge to cut. This is a really great
place to wander around just to get your creative juices flowing. They give
deals to the fairer sex and on stuff they don't understand. Otherwise it's
pretty pricey.
Alco Iron & Steel
1091 Doolittle Drive
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 562-1107
Comments: One of the best all-around places for aluminum and steel. Their
prices are good, but they're a little far away.
Allied Iron Arts & Crafts
620 Waltermire
Belmont, CA
(650) 591-6555
Comments: These guys are know for really helping out Stanford students. Go here
first before anywhere else. Prices are good and they'll help you to figure out
the best way to accomplish your project. They have a really good supply of hot
and cold rolled steel.
Aluminum REM Center
3185 De La Cruz Blvd, Unit B
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 748-0666
Hours: M-F 7am-7pm, Sat 7am-3pm, Sun closed.
Comments: Aluminum REM is THE place to get any type of aluminum stock. They've
got it all. Great prices, great hours, and friendly staff. What more can you
ask?
Borrmann Steel
2450 Pulgas Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA
(650) 324-1654
Hours: Open 8-5, Mon-Fri.
Comments: Known for having hot & cold rolled steel in common structural
steel shapes. They also carry sheet. There is a $25 minimum, but the
prices are reasonable and they're close by. Keep in mind that cuts can be
expensive.
Cambell Precision Sheetmetal
3535 Victor Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408)369-8497
Comments: This is a complete sheet metal shop with a very friendly staff,
especially to students. Mention that when you go.
Dan-Mar
907 American
San Carlos, CA
(650) 591-2651
Comments: Dan-Mar sells a variety of machining tools and supplies - endmills,
drills, slitting saws, reamers, tool steel, measuring tools, and dowel pins.
Kilsby-Roberts
31100 Wiegman Road
Hayward, CA
(510) 487-2700
Comments: Tons of tubing - alloy, carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
Lusk REM Center
3433 De La Cruz Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA
(408) 980-9598
Comments: Lusk has a variety of aluminum remnants and no minimum order.
Madco Welding
1988 Old Middlefield Road
Mountain View, CA
(650) 969-8665
Comments: Madco sells all kinds of welding and brazing supplies. They carry
gas, gloves, clamps and whatever else you might need to make that welded table
you always wanted. This is a very complete and professional store with a
knowledgable, friendly staff.
Metal
Supermarkets
2301 Industrial Parkway West
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 259-1005
(800) 700-2839
Comments: Metal, metal everywhere. No minimum order, and it's delivered. Just
like Domino's, but without the bread sticks.
Metals Heat Treating
1061 Douglas Avenue
Redwood City, CA
(650) 368-4131
Comments: These guys do case hardening and heat treating of metals (like the
name states). They're quick, good, and only mildly expensive.
Online Metals
Comments: Fantastic source for all metals, banal and exotic. Accepts credit
cards.
PK Selective Metal Plating Inc.
415 Mathew Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 988-1910
Comments: PK does plating and hard and soft anodizing. They have a good
selection of colors as well.
Sequoia Brass and Copper
2289 Industrial Pkwy West
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 887-5525 or
(800) 362-5255
Comments: Go here for a good selection of brass, copper, aluminum, stainless,
and bronze.
Shop Tools, Inc.
892 Commercial
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 494-8331
Comments: Like Dan-Mar above, Shop Tools carries all sorts of maching tools and
supplies - endmills, saws, drills, tool steel, reamers, measuring tools, taps,
sandpaper, cutting oil, cabinets, and grinding wheels. Their catalog can be
found in the PRL as well as the loft library.
Directions: Take 101 South and exit on San Antonio heading toward El Camino
Real. Turn left on Charleston and then left on Commercial. Shop Tools will be
on the right.
Spectrum Powder Coating Company
2694 Middlefield Road, Unit A
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 367-4940
Hours: Open M -F 8 am - 5:30 pm
Comments: The name says it all.
Specific
Plating
936 Industrial
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 494-6995
Comments: They'll plate or anodize whatever you drop off. They don't do hard
anodizing. They have a minimum charge of $35. So form a group before you call.
Tiger Metals
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 777-0999
Comments: Titanium stock. Roughly $15/lb. Lots cheaper than Alan Steel if they
have it in stock.
Tools & Gages
960 Terminal Way
San Carlos, CA
(650) 591-5383
Comments: Another full line machine supply store - endmills, drills, saws,
measuring stuff, cutters, tool steel, etc.
Triangle Machinery & Tool
1051 Commercial Ct.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 452-8666
Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Comments: Come to these guys for more machining supplies and tools. In
addition, they carry motors (ac/dc), gears, pulleys, ball bearings, casters,
pneumatics (valves, solenoids, cylinders), fans, blowers, high vacuum
equipment, springs, hose fittings, pipe fittings, and some control devices .
PAINT:
California Paint and Wallpaper
360 California Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 326-9285
Fax: 650-326-4042
Hours: 7:00-5:30, Sat 8:00-5:00, Sun Closed.
Comments: House paints, wood finishes, spray cans -- krylon. Somewhat
expensive, but close and complete.
Oliveri and Sons
1985 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 322-1995
Comments: Automotive lacquers, fillers, sandpaper. Located where Hubbard Paint
used to be (for the old timers). Amazing selection of colors and supplies.
San Carlos Paint
1664 Industrial Way
San Carlos, CA
(650) 595-2210
Comments: Automotive lacquers, fillers, sandpaper, tools. Great selection, will
mix colors.
Santa Clara Color
211 S. Whisman
Mountain View, CA
(650) 965-4040
Comments: Automotive paint, painting supplies, lacquer. Surface Treatment –
supplies
Scherba's
El Camino and Oak Grove
Menlo Park, CA
(650) 324-1364
Comments: The place to get lacquer auto paint for quick-drying models.
Sherwin
Williams
696 Broadway
Redwood City, CA
(650) 366-5786
Comments: Polane polyurethane primer, texture paint.
PLASTIC:
Ciba-Geigy
4917 Dawn Avenue
E. Lansing, MI 48823
(800) 367-8793
Comments: Red Stuff, REN Shape 450. Also rencothane castable polyurethanes and
epoxy molding materials. Full boxes of three 16" x 60" x 2"
planks only. Price for 1 box = $693.00.
GE
Polymershapes
2250 Zanker Road, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 432-3800 phone
(800) 325-1262 phone
(408) 432-3810 fax
Comments: Variety of plastics, delrin, styrene, lexan, polycarbonate, ABS,
sheet and tube. Great prices.
Harrington
Plastics
1100 Industrial Rd, Unit15
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 637-9910
(650) 637-9916 phone
E-mail: sancarlos@hipco.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Comments: Large diameter PVC. 20' lengths only, $2.00 to $3.00 / cut.
Industrial Plastic
Supply
(866) 832-9315 toll-free phone
(866) 832-9311 fax
E-mail: request@indplastic.com
Comments: Carries a huge selection of plastics in a variety of shapes.
K. R. Anderson Co., Inc.
2800 Bowers Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 727-2800
Comments: Epoxies and RTV’s.
Laird Plastics
1670 Las Plumas, Unit C
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 258-6569
E-mail: sanjose@lairdplastics.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 8-5.
Comments: Plastic, ABS, Acrylic, Plexiglass, Polycarbonate, delrin, styrene,
formica, PVC. FYI - they charge $72.50 for a 4x8 sheet of 1/8 plexi mirror.
Commercial (GE) want's $100. Tap wants $127.
Plastics SRT
1247 Birchwood Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 400-0000
Comments: ABS, acrylic, Plastic sheet, Plastic rod, Plastic tube SRT = Sheet,
Rod, and Tube Small pieces only. High prices but will cut small pieces to order
and has plenty of hard to find stock on hand. No minimum order and will accept
credit cards .
Polymer
Plastics Corp.
645 National Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
(415) 968-2212
(800) 369-2213
Fax: 650-968-2218
Comments: Plastic sheet, Plastic rod, Plastic tubing, Plastic film, Plastic
fabrication, Delrin, Nylon, Teflon, ABS, Tygon, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, Noryl,
PET, Phenolics, G-10, Glastic, Polyethylene, UHMW, Mylar, Polyurethane,
Fishpaper Have available a wide selection of fabrication processes.
Port Plastics
1047 North Fair Oaks Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 744-1111
(800) 800-2478
Fax: (408) 744-1134
Comments: Plastic, ABS, Acrylic, Plexiglass, Polycarbonate, delrin, styrene,
formica.
REN Plastics
3001 S. Shannon
Santa Ana, CA
Tap Plastics
312 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA
(650) 962-8430
Hours: M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun closed.
Comments: Acrylic, plexiglass, glazing ploycarbonate, colored plexiglass, plexiglass
tubing, solvent cement, fiberglass supplies, latex, resin, plastic buffing
compounds, textured plastic lighting panels, plastic letters High retail
pricing. Willing to cut plastic to size.
Applied
Industrial Technologies
990 Rengstorff Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043-1714
(650) 968-8316
Fax: (650) 967-3214
E-mail: sc0871@apz-applied.com
Comments: Seals, O-rings, Oillite Bushings, Plastic Bushings, Snaprings, Rubber
tubing, thread adhesive (locktight) Sometimes not too helpful, and frequently
enforce minimum quantities.
Grainger
441 Clyde Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 964-5900
Comments: Huge catalog and great web site for just about any part you could
need.
L & M Tool and Die
1071 McCue
San Carlos, CA
(650) 591- 5701
Comments: Compression springs, belleville springs, wavy washers, curved spring
washers, thread inserts, mold springs Very sensitive to uninformed students
wasting their time. Know the stock number of what you want before you call!
McMaster-Carr
P.O. Box 54960
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 692-5911
Comments: Misc. hardware, hand tools, electric motors. This is a mail-order
vender. They will give good service if the part is in stock. Their time
estimates on backordered items are unreliable. The catalog is in the shop, it
is 2000+ pages and unbelievable.
MSC
Comments: Possibly better selection than McMaster-Carr.
Olander Supply Company
144 Commercial Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 735-1850
Comments: Threaded fasteners, screws, nuts, washers, bolts, press-on plastic
thumb screw caps, heli-coils, allen wrenches, metric fasteners, allthread,
dowel pins, shoulder screws.
