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* [http://www.faqs.org/docs/electric/AC/AC_9.html Transformer basics] Transformers: Lessons In Electric Circuits -- Volume II Chapter 9
* [http://www.faqs.org/docs/electric/AC/AC_9.html Transformer basics] Transformers: Lessons In Electric Circuits -- Volume II Chapter 9
* [http://electronics.wisc-online.com/ Electromechanical Reference Page] A wide ranging site dealing with quite a few subjects.
* [http://electronics.wisc-online.com/ Electromechanical Reference Page] A wide ranging site dealing with quite a few subjects.
* [http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/5144/how-to-clean-my-soldering-iron-tip-or-how-to-determine-that-its-beyond-repair How to Clean my Soldering Iron Tip] Tips on maintaining the tip on your soldering iron from Stackexchange
* [http://www.hakkousa.com/kb/attachments/How%20to%20maximize%20soldering%20iron%20tip%20life-GUIDe088627954984a4986039711460ec36a.pdf How to maximize soldering iron tip life] (PDF from Hakko)
* [http://www.newark.com/pdfs/techarticles/plato/SolderingIronTipsCare.pdf Soldering Iron Tips Care] (PDF from Newark)
=== Suppliers ===
=== Suppliers ===
==== Robotics ====
==== Robotics ====
* [http://robotcityworkshop.com/homeframes.html Robot City Workshop] Chicago’s robot store.
* [http://robotcityworkshop.com/ 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
==== Custom PC Boards ====
* http://pcbshopper.com/ compare quotes from 23 PCB manufacturers
== Metal Working ==
=== TIG Supplies ===
* [https://store.cyberweld.com/weaktigtoack2.html The Weldcraft AK4C torch kit] is the "base" kit for the Millermatic Dynasty 280DX.
=== Powder Coating ===
==== Food Safe ====
* [https://www.powderbuythepound.com/fda-approved-clear.html FDA-approved clear]
==== NON Food Safe ====
* [https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders.html Eastwood] has a large selection of colors, and a store located on the South Side and are open seven days a week
== 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://thefreestorechicago.org/ Chicago Freestore] Periodic reoccurring free exchange store. Check website for current address and hours. Location: Chicago, IL
* [https://groups.freecycle.org/group/chicagofreecycle/posts/all Freecycle] chicago’s free stuff website. Mailing list membership required. Local chapters across the country.
* [https://groups.freecycle.org/group/chicagofreecycle/posts/all 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.
=== Reference ===
=== Reference ===
* [http://www.cosi.org/downloads/activities/simplemachines/sm1.html Simple machines (flash warning)] Flash animations of simple machines.
* [http://www.cosi.org/downloads/activities/simplemachines/sm1.html Simple machines (flash warning)] Flash animations of simple machines.
* [http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-Machines/ Edhead's Simple Machine Tutorial] Learn about simple and compound machines while you explore the house and tool shed! Silly fun stuff!
* [http://edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.shtml Edhead's Simple Machine Tutorial] Learn about simple and compound machines while you explore the house and tool shed! Silly fun stuff!
* [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/physics/machines/Levers.shtml Levers: Simple Machines] Flash animations of various classes of levers. Levers, fulcrums and loads described and illustrated.
* [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/physics/machines/Levers.shtml Levers: Simple Machines] Flash animations of various classes of levers. Levers, fulcrums and loads described and illustrated.
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120326060509/http://synthetica.eng.uci.edu/~mccarthy/Linkages.html Linkage Animations (archive.org retrieval)] Flash animations of complex linkages.
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120326060509/http://synthetica.eng.uci.edu/~mccarthy/Linkages.html Linkage Animations (archive.org retrieval)] Flash animations of complex linkages.
* [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
* [https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/store/index.php Midwest Steel] - A source for metals, all shapes and larger sizes available than most, no minimums. Location: Rodgers, MN.
* [https://www.speedymetals.com/ Speedy Metals] - A source for metals all shapes and sizes, Plate/sheet are a standard size, no minimums, and has discounted items. Location: Rockford, IL
=== Paper ===
=== Paper ===
=== Wood ===
=== Wood ===
* [http://www.owlhardwood.com/ Owl Hardwood Lumber] — Rare and exotic woods, specialty woodworking supplies and kits. Location: See website for your nearest local retail store.
* [http://www.owlhardwood.com/ Owl Hardwood Lumber] — Rare and exotic woods, specialty woodworking supplies and kits. Location: See website for your nearest local retail store. Mention the PS1 account when you make your purchase and receive a 10% discount.
* [http://www.woodworld.com/ Wood World] — South on Elston. Expensive and unhelpful. Heavily picked over exotic and domestic hardwood. Last resort.
* [http://www.woodworld.com/ Wood World] — South on Elston. Expensive and unhelpful. Heavily picked over exotic and domestic hardwood. Last resort.
* [http://carstensmillworks.yolasite.com Carstens Millworks] — Sawyer in Warrenville offering kiln dried regional hardwoods.
* [http://carstensmillworks.yolasite.com Carstens Millworks] — Sawyer in Warrenville offering kiln dried regional hardwoods.
* [http://www.allamericanreclaim.com/contact.html All American Reclaim]] — Reclaimed hardwood in Crystal Lake.
* [http://www.allamericanreclaim.com All American Reclaim]] — Reclaimed hardwood in Crystal Lake.
* [http://www.woodfinder.com/listings/012206.php Russell Mill] — Saw mill in Zion Illinois — salvage and reclaimed lumber, hardwood sawyer.
* [http://www.woodfinder.com/listings/012206.php Russell Mill] — Saw mill in Zion Illinois — salvage and reclaimed lumber, hardwood sawyer.
* [http://meyerslumber.com/ Meyers Woodworking and Lumber] — West Chicago sawyer — regional hardwoods.
* [http://meyerslumber.com/ Meyers Woodworking and Lumber] — West Chicago sawyer — regional hardwoods.
* [http://www.horiganufp.com/ Horrigan Urban Forest Products] — Skokie — urban felled hardwoods
* [http://www.horiganufp.com/ Horrigan Urban Forest Products] — Skokie — urban felled hardwoods
* [http://ghwoodworking-com.web4.tempwebsite.net/?page_id=24 GH Woodworking] — Wauconda sawyer — reclaimed urban hardwood.
* [http://ghwoodworking-com.web4.tempwebsite.net/?page_id=24 GH Woodworking] — Wauconda sawyer — reclaimed urban hardwood.
* [https://www.rebuildingexchange.org/warehouse Rebuilding Exchange] — Chicago (10 minutes drive South on Elston) — reclaimed lumber and fixtures
=== Plastic ===
=== Plastic ===
* [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
* [http://www.eagerplastics.com/cat.htm Eager Polymers] — Liquid thermosets: Silicones, epoxies, moldmaking, etc. Location: 48th St, Chicago
* [http://www.eagerplastics.com/cat.htm Eager Polymers] — Liquid thermosets: Silicones, epoxies, moldmaking, etc. Location: 48th St, Chicago
* [http://www.abbeyspecialties.com/ Abbey Specialties] — laserable acrylic, potentially other plastics and rubbers (talk to Tony) — PS:1's landlord — literally next door
===Glass===
* [http://tglass.com/ Tortenson glass 3233 N. Sheffield Ave.] - tends to be expensive, compared to Chicago Tempered Glass
* [http://www.chicagotemperedglass.com/ Chicago Tempered Glass]
* The internet! For standard sizes and thicknesses, you can now get glass delivered for less than the price of local custom fabrication.
== Reference ==
== Reference ==
* [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/Nicholson%20Guide%20To%20Filing%202006.pdf Nicholson File Information] Nicholson file guide to files and filing.
* [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/Nicholson%20Guide%20To%20Filing%202006.pdf Nicholson File Information] Nicholson file guide to files and filing.
* [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/file_terminology.pdf Nicholson File Terminology] Nicholson File Terminology Guide
* [http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/file_terminology.pdf Nicholson File Terminology] Nicholson File Terminology Guide
* [http://www.sherline.com/resource.htm Sherline's Metalworking Resources and Hotlinks List] Reference material for miniature machining.
* [https://www.sherline.com/related-links-and-resources/ Sherline's Metalworking Resources and Hotlinks List] Reference material for miniature machining.
* [http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/index.php Shop Floor Talk Forum] A forum for all things metal and metal working.
* [http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/index.php Shop Floor Talk Forum] A forum for all things metal and metal working.
* [http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/index.php The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's Workshop BBS] A forum for all things metal and metal working.
* [http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/index.php The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's Workshop BBS] A forum for all things metal and metal working.
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] Now out of business. An amazing catalog of how to books from the turn of the century to modern technology.
* [http://www.lindsaybks.com/link1.html Lindsay's links to similar vendors]
* [http://www.youroldtimebookstore.com/ Your Old Time Bookstore] Former employees of Lindsay, some of the same books
* [http://www.gingerybookstore.com/ Gingery Books]
* [http://www.knowledgepublications.com Knowledge Publications]. A lot of energy related books.
* [http://www.knowledgepublications.com Knowledge Publications]. A lot of energy related books.