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Robot: Cosmetic changes
* [http://robotcityworkshop.com/homeframes.html Robot City Workshop] Chicago’s robot store.
* [http://robotcityworkshop.com/homeframes.html Robot City Workshop] Chicago’s robot store.
* [http://www.trossenrobotics.com/ Trossen Robotics] Robotics kits, parts and supplies. Also check out their line of unique [http://www.trossenrobotics.com/c/robot-force-sensor-fsr.aspx/ force and touch sensors]. Location: Downers Grove, IL
* [http://www.trossenrobotics.com/ Trossen Robotics] Robotics kits, parts and supplies. Also check out their line of unique [http://www.trossenrobotics.com/c/robot-force-sensor-fsr.aspx/ force and touch sensors]. Location: Downers Grove, IL
* [http://www.imagesco.com Images Scientific Instruments] Robotics and electronics. Check out the [http://www.imagesco.com/sensors/sensor-index.html various specialized sensors] they sell. Very speedy shipping. Location: Staten Island NY
* [http://www.imagesco.com Images Scientific Instruments] Robotics and electronics. Check out the [http://www.imagesco.com/sensors/sensor-index.html various specialized sensors] they sell. Very speedy shipping. Location: Staten Island NY
== Free Stuff ==
== Free Stuff ==
* [http://freestorechicago.org/ Chicago Freestore] Periodic reoccurring free exchange store. Check website for current address and hours. Location: Chicago, IL
* [http://freestorechicago.org/ Chicago Freestore] Periodic reoccurring free exchange store. Check website for current address and hours. Location: Chicago, IL
* [http://www.freecycle.org/group/US/Illinois/Chicago Freecycle] chicago’s free stuff website. Mailing list membership required. Local chapters across the country.
* [http://www.freecycle.org/group/US/Illinois/Chicago Freecycle] chicago’s free stuff website. Mailing list membership required. Local chapters across the country.
* [http://chicago.craigslist.org/ Craigslist] Has a “Free” section oddly located in the “For Sale” section.
* [http://chicago.craigslist.org/ Craigslist] Has a “Free” section oddly located in the “For Sale” section.
=== Fabrics ===
=== Fabrics ===
====Local====
==== Local ====
* [http://www.joann.com Joann Fabrics And Crafts] Large source of fabrics, sewing supplies and craft materials. Locations: See website for your nearest local retail store. (Closest to PS:One is just south in the mall at Elston & Logan, near Microcenter.)
* [http://www.joann.com Joann Fabrics And Crafts] Large source of fabrics, sewing supplies and craft materials. Locations: See website for your nearest local retail store. (Closest to PS:One is just south in the mall at Elston & Logan, near Microcenter.)
* [http://www.voguefabricsstore.com Vogue Fabrics] One of the best fabric stores in the area, arguably one of the best in the Midwest. Wide selection of fabric for clothing and home decor. Also have corset-making supplies and a wide range of patterns from independent pattern companies. The store in Evanston on Main Street (near the Main St. CTA station) is better than the one on Roosevelt Road.
* [http://www.voguefabricsstore.com Vogue Fabrics] One of the best fabric stores in the area, arguably one of the best in the Midwest. Wide selection of fabric for clothing and home decor. Also have corset-making supplies and a wide range of patterns from independent pattern companies. The store in Evanston on Main Street (near the Main St. CTA station) is better than the one on Roosevelt Road.
* [http://www.fishmansfabrics.com Fishman's Fabrics] High end fabric for clothing and home decor. These days the retail store is more of a showroom for their wholesale business so in many cases you are shopping from swatches, but still a good store. Just off Roosevelt Road east of the highway, near the Roosevelt Road Vogue Fabrics and Binny's South Loop.
* [http://www.fishmansfabrics.com Fishman's Fabrics] High end fabric for clothing and home decor. These days the retail store is more of a showroom for their wholesale business so in many cases you are shopping from swatches, but still a good store. Just off Roosevelt Road east of the highway, near the Roosevelt Road Vogue Fabrics and Binny's South Loop.
* [http://www.paragear.com/main.asp ParaGear] Parachute fabrics and cords. Basically anything used on a parachute. Location: Skokie, IL
* [http://www.paragear.com/main.asp ParaGear] Parachute fabrics and cords. Basically anything used on a parachute. Location: Skokie, IL
* [http://http://theleonardadlerco.com The Leonard Adler Company] "Sewn product construction necessities." Wondering where the local tailoring/alterations shop goes to get things like rolls of elastic, bolts of interfacing, and boxes of buttons? They almost certainly get it all from this warehouse at 3018 W. Montrose Ave. (just a few blocks east of Montrose & Kedzie). The company has been selling tailoring, dressmaking, and furrier supplies in Chicago since 1903. In many cases, what he has is much better and less expensive than the chain fabric stores. And he's local, so you don't even have to pay shipping.
* [http://http://theleonardadlerco.com The Leonard Adler Company] "Sewn product construction necessities." Wondering where the local tailoring/alterations shop goes to get things like rolls of elastic, bolts of interfacing, and boxes of buttons? They almost certainly get it all from this warehouse at 3018 W. Montrose Ave. (just a few blocks east of Montrose & Kedzie). The company has been selling tailoring, dressmaking, and furrier supplies in Chicago since 1903. In many cases, what he has is much better and less expensive than the chain fabric stores. And he's local, so you don't even have to pay shipping.
* [http://misterzipper.com Jay Arbetman, Arbetman and Assoc.] also known as Chicago Wholesale Fabrics. 2256 West Grand, in Chicago. He represents a huge number of fabric manufacturers. Relatively low minimum order, less than ten yards in many cases. Also lots of sewing findings in addition to what Leonard Adler carries. Obviously a far better selection than the fabric chain stores, and he is often less expensive as well. But you will have to plan ahead, as most of it must be ordered. Also has PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabrics. If you are gearing up to start an Etsy shop and need fabric, this is the place to go.
* [http://misterzipper.com Jay Arbetman, Arbetman and Assoc.] also known as Chicago Wholesale Fabrics. 2256 West Grand, in Chicago. He represents a huge number of fabric manufacturers. Relatively low minimum order, less than ten yards in many cases. Also lots of sewing findings in addition to what Leonard Adler carries. Obviously a far better selection than the fabric chain stores, and he is often less expensive as well. But you will have to plan ahead, as most of it must be ordered. Also has PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabrics. If you are gearing up to start an Etsy shop and need fabric, this is the place to go.
====Online====
==== Online ====
* [http://www.beaconfabric.com Becon Fabrics And Notions] An amazing assortment of drapery supplies, webbing, flagcloth and other outdoor fabrics. Great website for idea generation. Location: Lakeland, FL
* [http://www.beaconfabric.com Becon Fabrics And Notions] An amazing assortment of drapery supplies, webbing, flagcloth and other outdoor fabrics. Great website for idea generation. Location: Lakeland, FL
* [http://www.lessemf.com/fabric.html Less EMF] Conductive fabric and thread. Enough said.
* [http://www.lessemf.com/fabric.html Less EMF] Conductive fabric and thread. Enough said.
=== Junk & Salvage ===
=== Junk & Salvage ===
* [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com Metal Supermarkets] — A source for metals, all kinds and shapes, no minimums. Location: [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=metalsupermarkets.com+loc:chicago Five locations in Chicagoland.]
* [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com Metal Supermarkets] — A source for metals, all kinds and shapes, no minimums. Location: [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=metalsupermarkets.com+loc:chicago Five locations in Chicagoland.]
* [[D. Wexler & Sons (metal supplier)|D. Wexler & Sons]] — A36 steel. A small supply shop, very friendly, will answer your questions. Location: 47th St, Chicago
* [[D. Wexler & Sons (metal supplier)|D. Wexler & Sons]] — A36 steel. A small supply shop, very friendly, will answer your questions. Location: 47th St, Chicago
* [http://www.otisoakley.com/ Otis-Oakley] — Sells scrap steel, as well as some new steel. Location: California Ave and Fulton St, Chicago
* [http://www.otisoakley.com/ Otis-Oakley] — Sells scrap steel, as well as some new steel. Location: California Ave and Fulton St, Chicago
* [https://www.metalsdepot.com/index.phtml MetalsDepot] — A source for metals, all kinds and shapes, no minimums. Location: Winchester, KY
* [https://www.metalsdepot.com/index.phtml MetalsDepot] — A source for metals, all kinds and shapes, no minimums. Location: Winchester, KY
=== Plastic ===
=== Plastic ===
* [http://www.inventables.com Inventables] — All sorts of maker-y hardware and materials, including laserable size acrylic. Friend of PS:One! Location: Chicago.
* [http://www.inventables.com Inventables] — All sorts of maker-y hardware and materials, including laserable size acrylic. Friend of PS:One! Location: Chicago.
* [http://www.petersenplastics.com Petersen plastics] — sheet plastics and manufacturing services. Location: Chicago.
* [http://www.petersenplastics.com Petersen plastics] — sheet plastics and manufacturing services. Location: Chicago.
* [http://www.raycosignsupply.com Rayco Sign Supply] — roll vinyl for the use with the vinyl cutter, and other sign-making supplies. Location: Chicago
* [http://www.raycosignsupply.com Rayco Sign Supply] — roll vinyl for the use with the vinyl cutter, and other sign-making supplies. Location: Chicago
Title (Links to Amazon.com), Author, ISBN, Description
Title (Links to Amazon.com), Author, ISBN, Description
* [http://www.lindsaybks.com/ Lindsay Technical Publications]. An amazing catalog of how to books from the turn of the century to modern technology.
* [http://www.lindsaybks.com/ Lindsay Technical Publications]. An amazing catalog of how to books from the turn of the century to modern technology.
* [http://www.knowledgepublications.com Knowledge Publications]. A lot of energy related books.
* [http://www.knowledgepublications.com Knowledge Publications]. A lot of energy related books.
==== Chemistry ====
==== Chemistry ====
==== Engineering & Design ====
==== Engineering & Design ====
* [http://www.amazon.com/507-Mechanical-Movements-Mechanisms-Devices/dp/0486443604/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265122515&sr=1-1 507 Mechanical Movements: Mechanisms and Devices (Dover Science Books) (Paperback)] Brown 0486443604 This 1868 compendium of ingenious mechanisms employs simple drawings to explain 507 of the small components that constitute complex machinery. Left-hand pages feature illustrations, and facing pages offer brief descriptions of use and operation. Ranging from simple to complex, the mechanisms include cranks, pulleys, drills, wheels, and screws. [http://books.google.com/books?id=vOhIAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Read/Download free eBook]
* [http://www.amazon.com/507-Mechanical-Movements-Mechanisms-Devices/dp/0486443604/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265122515&sr=1-1 507 Mechanical Movements: Mechanisms and Devices (Dover Science Books) (Paperback)] Brown 0486443604 This 1868 compendium of ingenious mechanisms employs simple drawings to explain 507 of the small components that constitute complex machinery. Left-hand pages feature illustrations, and facing pages offer brief descriptions of use and operation. Ranging from simple to complex, the mechanisms include cranks, pulleys, drills, wheels, and screws. [http://books.google.com/books?id=vOhIAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Read/Download free eBook]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Engineering-Sybil-P-Parker/dp/0070524351/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265123019&sr=1-1 Dictionary of Engineering (Paperback)] Parker 9780070524354 An essential reference for all professional engineers, writers, and students.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Engineering-Sybil-P-Parker/dp/0070524351/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265123019&sr=1-1 Dictionary of Engineering (Paperback)] Parker 9780070524354 An essential reference for all professional engineers, writers, and students.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Engineering-Formulas-Kurt-Gieck/dp/0071457747/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265123412&sr=1-1 Engineering Formulas (Hardcover)] Gieck 9780071457743 A good source of math formulas for many subjects.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Engineering-Formulas-Kurt-Gieck/dp/0071457747/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265123412&sr=1-1 Engineering Formulas (Hardcover)] Gieck 9780071457743 A good source of math formulas for many subjects.
==== Food ====
==== Food ====
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0596805888?ie=UTF8/amazontag=cookingforgee-20/amazonlinkCode=as2/amazoncamp=1789/amazoncreative=9325/amazoncreativeASIN=0596805888 Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food (O'Reilly Media; 1 edition (August 9, 2010)) (Paperback)] Potter 0596805888 Initialize your kitchen and calibrate your tools. Learn about the important reactions in cooking, such as protein denaturation, Maillard reactions, and caramelization, and how they impact the foods we cook. Play with your food using hydrocolloids and sous vide cooking. Gain firsthand insights from interviews with researchers, food scientists, knife experts, chefs, writers, and more, including author Harold McGee, TV personality Adam Savage, chemist Hervé This, and xkcd.
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0596805888?ie=UTF8/amazontag=cookingforgee-20/amazonlinkCode=as2/amazoncamp=1789/amazoncreative=9325/amazoncreativeASIN=0596805888 Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food (O'Reilly Media; 1 edition (August 9, 2010)) (Paperback)] Potter 0596805888 Initialize your kitchen and calibrate your tools. Learn about the important reactions in cooking, such as protein denaturation, Maillard reactions, and caramelization, and how they impact the foods we cook. Play with your food using hydrocolloids and sous vide cooking. Gain firsthand insights from interviews with researchers, food scientists, knife experts, chefs, writers, and more, including author Harold McGee, TV personality Adam Savage, chemist Hervé This, and xkcd.
==== General Reference ====
==== General Reference ====
==== Metalworking & Machining ====
==== Metalworking & Machining ====
* [http://www.amazon.com/How-run-lathe-operation-cutting/dp/155918115X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265123472&sr=1-1 How To Run A Lathe (Paperback)] O'Brian 155918115X The care and operation of a screw cutting lathe.
* [http://www.amazon.com/How-run-lathe-operation-cutting/dp/155918115X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265123472&sr=1-1 How To Run A Lathe (Paperback)] O'Brian 155918115X The care and operation of a screw cutting lathe.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Machine-shop-Practice-Vol-1/dp/0831111267/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265125319&sr=1-1 Machine Shop Practice Vol. 1 (Hardcover)] Moltrecht 0831111267 An essential reference for all machinists, professional engineers, writers, and students.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Machine-shop-Practice-Vol-1/dp/0831111267/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265125319&sr=1-1 Machine Shop Practice Vol. 1 (Hardcover)] Moltrecht 0831111267 An essential reference for all machinists, professional engineers, writers, and students.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Machine-Shop-Practice-Vol-2/dp/0831111321/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265125480&sr=1-1 Machine Shop Practice Vol. 2 (Hardcover)] Moltrecht 0831111321 An essential reference for all machinists, professional engineers, writers, and students.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Machine-Shop-Practice-Vol-2/dp/0831111321/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265125480&sr=1-1 Machine Shop Practice Vol. 2 (Hardcover)] Moltrecht 0831111321 An essential reference for all machinists, professional engineers, writers, and students.