> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/resources/where-to-source-materials.md).

# Where to Source Materials

Some suggested material/part suppliers, apart from the go-to Bunnings, eBay, facebook marketplace, the supermarket

| Material                | Supplier                                                                                                               | Location    |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| craft supplies          | [Eckersley's](https://www.eckersleys.com.au/)                                                                          |             |
| casting silicon         | [Solid Solutions](https://solidsolutions.com.au/)                                                                      |             |
| steel, aluminium        | [Handyman Steel Supplies](https://www.handymansteel.com.au/)                                                           |             |
| aluminium extrusion     | [Capral Aluminium](https://www.capral.com.au/)                                                                         |             |
| electrical components   | [Core Electronics](https://core-electronics.com.au/)                                                                   |             |
| electromechanical parts | [Maker Store](https://www.makerstore.com.au/)                                                                          |             |
| fabric/sewing supplies  | [Rathdowne Fabrics](https://rathdownefabrics.com.au/)                                                                  | Brunswick   |
| fabric/sewing supplies  | [Lincraft](https://lincraft.com.au/)                                                                                   | Malvern     |
| fabric/sewing supplies  | [Spotlight](https://www.spotlightstores.com/)                                                                          |             |
| fabric                  | [The Fabric Store](https://thefabricstoreonline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo9w9a7B6KpAsknGpuEnOtxNReBNveALp12axQBh_StRab3LbJU) | Fitzroy     |
| textile fixings         | [M.Recht](https://mrecht.com.au/)                                                                                      | Collingwood |
| textile fixings         | [Jimmy Buttons](https://www.jimmybuttons.com.au/)                                                                      | Fitzroy     |
| timber                  | [Mathews Timber](https://www.mathewstimber.com.au/)                                                                    | Knoxfield   |
| reclaimed timber        | [Urban Salvage](https://www.urbansalvage.com.au/)                                                                      | Spotswood   |