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* [https://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/fl/brandon-store Rockler] in Brandon. (Ask about this in Slack#members) | * [https://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/fl/brandon-store Rockler] in Brandon. (Ask about this in Slack#members) | ||
* [https://wholesale-cabinet-dealers.cmac.ws/suncoast-cabinet-supplies-inc/336/ Suncoast Cabinet Supplies Inc] -- 4640 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762 -- (727) 561-9699 (they have high quality MDF) | * [https://wholesale-cabinet-dealers.cmac.ws/suncoast-cabinet-supplies-inc/336/ Suncoast Cabinet Supplies Inc] -- 4640 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762 -- (727) 561-9699 (they have high quality MDF) | ||
* [http://www.craftsmensupply.com/ | * [https://csclumber.com/ Craftsmen Supply] ([http://www.craftsmensupply.com/ old url]) 1605 N 23rd St, Tampa, FL 33605 (Very Friendly) | ||
* [https://www.northromelumber.com/ North Rome Lumber], 5810 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 | * [https://www.northromelumber.com/ North Rome Lumber], 5810 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 | ||
* [https://penlumber.com/ Peninsular Lumber Co], 4812 N. Grady Ave, Tampa, FL. 33614 | * [https://penlumber.com/ Peninsular Lumber Co], 4812 N. Grady Ave, Tampa, FL. 33614 | ||
* [https://www.lumberspecialtiesinc.com/ Lumber Specialties] 9502 Merchants Center Dr Tampa, FL 33624 | |||
* [https://www.imeca.com/ IMECA], 8820 N Florida Ave | * [https://www.imeca.com/ IMECA], 8820 N Florida Ave | ||
* [https://www.woodcraft.com/stores/tampa Woodcraft] 2864 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater | * <strike>[https://www.woodcraft.com/stores/tampa Woodcraft] 2864 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater</strike> closed. | ||
* [https://weiss-hardwoods.com/ Weiss Hardwood] 7860 126th Ave N, Largo | * [https://weiss-hardwoods.com/ Weiss Hardwood] 7860 126th Ave N, Largo | ||
* [https://www.northwestplywood.com/ Northwest Plywood] 8030 118th AVE N, Largo | * [https://www.northwestplywood.com/ Northwest Plywood] 8030 118th AVE N, Largo | ||
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== Metal == | == Metal == | ||
* Alro Metals Outlet, remnants end at 12490 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762. "A large metal supplier. As with all places that offer remnants, their supply varies, but they have always been well stocked for my needs and they are organized well." Tampa location does not sell remnants. | * Alro Metals Outlet, remnants end at 12490 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762. "A large metal supplier. As with all places that offer remnants, their supply varies, but they have always been well stocked for my needs and they are organized well." Tampa location does not sell remnants. | ||
* [https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarkets], locations at [https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/tampa/ 4901 W. Rio Vista Ave. Suite A, Tampa, FL, 33634] | * [https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarkets], locations at: | ||
** [https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/tampa/ 4901 W. Rio Vista Ave. Suite A, Tampa, FL, 33634] | |||
** [https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/tampa-east/ 4414 N. 56th Street, Tampa, FL, 33610] | |||
** [https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/st-petersburg-clearwater/ 4501 Ulmerton Rd, Unit C, Clearwater, FL 33762] ("No stock on hand to dig through but I have picked up orders there") | |||
* [https://www.grainger.com/ Grainger] | * [https://www.grainger.com/ Grainger] | ||
* Home Depot | * Home Depot | ||
Latest revision as of 17:52, 22 August 2026
This is a list of vendors for different materials and tools.
Blick Art Supplies is on Westshore, just around the corner from THS. Has some hobby materials too, including 1/8" and thinner plywood
Both Westshore & International Plaza malls are about a mile away, see their websites for store listings.
Electronics
- Adafruit Industries (discounted group orders periodically, announced on Slack)
- SparkFun Electronics (discounted group orders periodically, announced on Slack)
- Digi-Key
- Mouser
- Jameco
- Allied Electronics
- Newark (Element14/Farnell)
Laser Cutter Materials
(See the Laser Cutter page)
Plastics and Acrylics
- Laird Plastics in Tampa -- 8320 E. Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33619 -- (813) 319-1000
Wood
There are videos on youtube help getting over the intimidation of visiting the lumber yard. Shannon from the Renaissance woodworker is one. RenaissanceWW: RWW 149 Demystify the Lumber Yard
- Rockler in Brandon. (Ask about this in Slack#members)
- Suncoast Cabinet Supplies Inc -- 4640 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762 -- (727) 561-9699 (they have high quality MDF)
- Craftsmen Supply (old url) 1605 N 23rd St, Tampa, FL 33605 (Very Friendly)
- North Rome Lumber, 5810 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
- Peninsular Lumber Co, 4812 N. Grady Ave, Tampa, FL. 33614
- Lumber Specialties 9502 Merchants Center Dr Tampa, FL 33624
- IMECA, 8820 N Florida Ave
Woodcraft 2864 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwaterclosed.- Weiss Hardwood 7860 126th Ave N, Largo
- Northwest Plywood 8030 118th AVE N, Largo
- Anderson Lumber 666 49th St S, St. Petersburg
- Advantage Trim & Lumber 7524 Commerce Pl., Sarasota (Very Friendly)
- Intercity Lumber 5301 Causeway blvd., Tampa. "Lumber and plywood in Tampa. Many prices online. We are the area's leading provider of cedar lumber, hardwood lumber, plywood and much more."
- Rugby Architectural products 5210 Eagle Trail Drive, Tampa, FL 33634. great stock and great prices, but limited selection: white oak, cherry, walnut stock), but don't seem to know what 4/4 s4s is lumber when you ask them.
- BellForest (online)
- Smokey Hill Designs (online)
Metal
- Alro Metals Outlet, remnants end at 12490 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762. "A large metal supplier. As with all places that offer remnants, their supply varies, but they have always been well stocked for my needs and they are organized well." Tampa location does not sell remnants.
- Metal Supermarkets, locations at:
- 4901 W. Rio Vista Ave. Suite A, Tampa, FL, 33634
- 4414 N. 56th Street, Tampa, FL, 33610
- 4501 Ulmerton Rd, Unit C, Clearwater, FL 33762 ("No stock on hand to dig through but I have picked up orders there")
- Grainger
- Home Depot
- Lowes
Fasteners and Hardware
- Tri City Bolt & Screw - Pinellas US 19 near Ulmerton
- A&N Sales - Anderson Road north of Hillsborough
- House of Threads
- Ace Hardware
- McMaster Carr (online)
- Rockler (online) or (Coming soon/February 2022) 169 Brandon Town Center Drive Brandon, Florida 33511
- Penn State Industries (online)
- Craft Supplies USA (online)