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 ===== Electronics ===== ===== Electronics =====
-  * [[https://freegeekvancouver.org/|FreeGeek Vancouver]]: 1820 Pandora street - Nonprofit that recycles old computers and electronics. Go volunteer sometime.+  * <del> [[https://freegeekvancouver.org/|FreeGeek Vancouver]]: 1820 Pandora street - Nonprofit that recycles old computers and electronics. Go volunteer sometime.</del> Permanently closed December 2022.
   * [[http://www.leeselectronic.com/|Lee's Electronics]]: Fraser and King Edward - 4131 Fraser St   * [[http://www.leeselectronic.com/|Lee's Electronics]]: Fraser and King Edward - 4131 Fraser St
-  * [[http://www.mainelectronics.com/|Main Electronics]]: Main and 29th - 4554 Main Street +  * [[http://www.rpelectronics.com/|RP Electronics]]: 8061 North Fraser Way, Burnaby
-  * [[http://www.rpelectronics.com/|RP Electronics]]: Close to Gilmore Ave and Lougheed Hwy - 4181 Dawson Street+
   * [[http://www.mroelectronics.com/|MRO Electronics]]: Boundary and 1st - 1745 Boundary Road   * [[http://www.mroelectronics.com/|MRO Electronics]]: Boundary and 1st - 1745 Boundary Road
-  * [[http://www.interiorelectronics.com/|Interior Electronics]]: Boundary and 1st - 1520 Boundary Road+  * [[http://www.interiorelectronics.com/|Interior Electronics]]: 3208 Beta Ave, Burnaby (Near Willingdon & Canada Way)
   * [[http://www.smi-elec.com/|SMI Electronics]]: Near Willowbrook Mall - #109 20120 64 Ave, Langley   * [[http://www.smi-elec.com/|SMI Electronics]]: Near Willowbrook Mall - #109 20120 64 Ave, Langley
   * [[http://www.linhawstore.com/|Lin Haw]]: Marine Drive (wholesale commercial/IT supplies.  Will only sell to businesses, so just say you're from VHS and they'll let you buy stuff.)   * [[http://www.linhawstore.com/|Lin Haw]]: Marine Drive (wholesale commercial/IT supplies.  Will only sell to businesses, so just say you're from VHS and they'll let you buy stuff.)
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 ===== Art Supplies ===== ===== Art Supplies =====
-  * [[http://opusartsupplies.com/|Opus Art Supplies]]: Cambie & Hastings downtown or Granville Island +  * [[http://opusartsupplies.com/|Opus Art Supplies]]: Hornby & Hastings downtown or Granville Island 
-  * [[http://canada.michaels.com/|Michaels]]: Alberni Street near Burrard Street and Broadway near Cambie. Has almost everything craft-related, but is expensive. +  * [[http://canada.michaels.com/|Michaels]]: Broadway near Cambie. Has almost everything craft-related, but is expensive. Via their mobile app there's nearly always a 50%-off one item coupon
-  * [[http://www.deserres.ca/|DeSerres]]: Broadway near Granville+  * [[https://www.deserres.ca/en/grandview|DeSerres]]: Grandview Highway and Renfrew
   * [[https://www.facebook.com/rathartsupplies/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel|Rath Art Supplies]]: Main near Kingsway   * [[https://www.facebook.com/rathartsupplies/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel|Rath Art Supplies]]: Main near Kingsway
 +  * [[http://www.urbansource.bc.ca/|Urban Source]]: Collects materials from local industries, diverting safe, useable off-cuts, discards, misprints and over-stock from the land fill. Main and 16th.
  
 ===== Craft Supplies ===== ===== Craft Supplies =====
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   * [[http://www.urbansource.bc.ca/|Urban Source]]: Main Street between 15th and 16th Ave. All kinds of recycled craft materials - everything is cheap!   * [[http://www.urbansource.bc.ca/|Urban Source]]: Main Street between 15th and 16th Ave. All kinds of recycled craft materials - everything is cheap!
   * Dressew: 337 W Hastings St, near Cambie - Sewing/fabric/knitting/etc. Huge selection, dirt cheap!   * Dressew: 337 W Hastings St, near Cambie - Sewing/fabric/knitting/etc. Huge selection, dirt cheap!
-  * Yoko YaYa: Tinseltown Mall, 1st floor. Japanese dollar store with all kinds of neat stuff.+  * <del>  Yoko YaYa: Tinseltown Mall</del> Permanently closed
   * Daiso: Aberdeen Mall in Richmond. Same as Yoko Yaya, but about 5 times more stuff.   * Daiso: Aberdeen Mall in Richmond. Same as Yoko Yaya, but about 5 times more stuff.
   * [[http://canada.michaels.com/|Michaels]]: Alberni Street near Burrard Street and Broadway near Cambie. Has almost everything craft-related, but is expensive.   * [[http://canada.michaels.com/|Michaels]]: Alberni Street near Burrard Street and Broadway near Cambie. Has almost everything craft-related, but is expensive.
-  * [[http://www.deserres.ca/|DeSerres]]: Broadway near Granville+  * [[https://www.deserres.ca/en/grandview/|DeSerres]]: Grandview Highway and Renfrew
  
 ===== Hardware ===== ===== Hardware =====
   * [[https://www.greenlinehose.com/|Greenline]] - 1521 Venables Street - plumbing, fitting and hose (note: tell them you're from VHS and you'll get a 30% discount!)   * [[https://www.greenlinehose.com/|Greenline]] - 1521 Venables Street - plumbing, fitting and hose (note: tell them you're from VHS and you'll get a 30% discount!)
 +  * [[https://makerparts.ca/|Makerparts]]: OpenBuilds and v-slot distributor, located in Richmond with local pickup at a UPS Store
   * [[https://www.castertown.com/|Castertown]] - 1075 Clark Drive - wheels and hardware   * [[https://www.castertown.com/|Castertown]] - 1075 Clark Drive - wheels and hardware
 +  * [[https://sabreindustrial.com/|Sabre Industrial Supplies]] - locations in Surrey, Delta, and Abbotsford.
   * [[https://www.homehardware.ca/en/store/53710|Home Hardware]] - 1575 Commercial Drive   * [[https://www.homehardware.ca/en/store/53710|Home Hardware]] - 1575 Commercial Drive
-  * [[http://www.homedepot.ca|Home Depot]] - Terminal Ave (about 1km east of Science World) +  * [[http://www.homedepot.ca|Home Depot]] - Terminal Ave (about 1km east of Science World), or Cambie & 8th 
-  * [[http://www.homedepot.ca|Home Depot]] - Cambie & 8th +  * [[http://www.canadiantire.ca|Canadian Tire]] - Cambie & 7th or Bentall Street (Near Rupert & Grandview) 
-  * [[http://www.canadiantire.ca|Canadian Tire]] - Cambie & 7th +
-  * [[http://www.armyandnavy.ca/|Army and Navy]] - Hastings Street downtown or 8th St in New Westminster.+
  
 ==== Screws, Fasteners ==== ==== Screws, Fasteners ====
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   * [[http://www.pacificfasteners.com/|Pacific Fasteners]]: 3934 East 1st Ave. They stock a huge range of fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, nails etc.) and are pretty close to MRO.  [[http://www.pacificfasteners.com/Book.pdf|Old Catalog]]   * [[http://www.pacificfasteners.com/|Pacific Fasteners]]: 3934 East 1st Ave. They stock a huge range of fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, nails etc.) and are pretty close to MRO.  [[http://www.pacificfasteners.com/Book.pdf|Old Catalog]]
 +  * [[https://makerparts.ca/|Makerparts]]: OpenBuilds and v-slot distributor, located in Richmond with local pickup at a UPS Store
   * [[http://www.brafasco.com/|HD Supply Brafasco]]: 443 Terminal Ave.   * [[http://www.brafasco.com/|HD Supply Brafasco]]: 443 Terminal Ave.
   * [[http://bcfasteners.com/|BC Fasteners]]: Located in Kelowna.   * [[http://bcfasteners.com/|BC Fasteners]]: Located in Kelowna.
   * [[http://www.fastenal.com/|Fastenal]]: SE Marine Dr and Knight St, and many other locations.   * [[http://www.fastenal.com/|Fastenal]]: SE Marine Dr and Knight St, and many other locations.
   * [[http://www.canadianstainless.ca/|Canadian Stainless Fasteners]]: 75 Clipper St, Coquitlam.   * [[http://www.canadianstainless.ca/|Canadian Stainless Fasteners]]: 75 Clipper St, Coquitlam.
-  * [[http://www.mcmaster.com/|McMaster Carr]]: Massive catalog of engineering components. Not the cheapest, but the only source for many things. +  * [[http://www.mcmaster.com/|McMaster Carr]]: US. Massive catalog of engineering components. Not the cheapest, but the only source for many things. 
-  * [[http://us.misumi-ec.com/|Misumi USA]]: Another massive catalog of engineering components.+  * [[http://us.misumi-ec.com/|Misumi USA]]: US. Another massive catalog of engineering components
 +  * [[https://www.boltdepot.com|Bolt Depot]]: US. Often cheaper than McMaster, and has a better selection of metric fasteners.
  
 ==== Bearings ==== ==== Bearings ====
   * [[http://www.ringball.com/home.html|Ringball]]: Mainly bearings, some linear slides and some acme screws and such. Good prices, but $30 minumum order.   * [[http://www.ringball.com/home.html|Ringball]]: Mainly bearings, some linear slides and some acme screws and such. Good prices, but $30 minumum order.
 +  * [[https://makerparts.ca/|Makerparts]]: OpenBuilds and v-slot distributor, located in Richmond with local pickup at a UPS Store
   * [[http://www.dx.com|DealExtreme]]: Free shipping, probably knockoff bearings.   * [[http://www.dx.com|DealExtreme]]: Free shipping, probably knockoff bearings.
 +  * [[https://sdp-si.com/|SDP/SI - Stock Drive Products]]: Small mechanical components.
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 +==== Gears ====
 +  * [[https://qtcgears.com/|QTC Metric Gears]]: QTC Metric Gears offers the largest selection of metric gears in North America.
 +  * [[https://sdp-si.com/|SDP/SI - Stock Drive Products]]: Small mechanical components.
 +  * [[http://www.mcmaster.com/|McMaster Carr]]: Massive catalog of engineering components. Not the cheapest, but the only source for many things.
 +  * [[http://us.misumi-ec.com/|Misumi USA]]: Another massive catalog of engineering components.
  
 ==== Springs ==== ==== Springs ====
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   * [[http://www.mcmaster.com/|McMaster Carr]]: Massive catalogue of engineering components. Not the cheapest, but the only source for many things.  (Note: we have a paper copy of the 2019 catalogue floating around if you're looking for a good read.)   * [[http://www.mcmaster.com/|McMaster Carr]]: Massive catalogue of engineering components. Not the cheapest, but the only source for many things.  (Note: we have a paper copy of the 2019 catalogue floating around if you're looking for a good read.)
   * [[http://us.misumi-ec.com/|Misumi USA]]: Another massive catalog of engineering components.   * [[http://us.misumi-ec.com/|Misumi USA]]: Another massive catalog of engineering components.
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 +==== Magnets ====
 +  * [[https://www.kjmagnetics.com/|K&J Magnetics]]: Large selection of every kind of magnet imaginable, with detailed information, selection guides, and calculators.
  
 ===== Metals ===== ===== Metals =====
-  * [[http://metalsupermarkets.com/|Metal Supermarket]]: Two locations: close to Lake City Way skytrain station in Burnaby AND just East of the Knight St Bridge (close to the IKEA) in Richmond. Good source for metal rods, beams, angled, etc. in stainless steel, aluminum and more. Burnaby location supplies the Richmond location apparently.+  * [[http://metalsupermarkets.com/|Metal Supermarket]]: Two locations: close to Lake City Way skytrain station in Burnaby AND just East of the Knight St Bridge (close to the IKEA) in Richmond. Good source for metal rods, beams, angled, etc. in stainless steel, aluminum and more. Burnaby location supplies the Richmond location apparently. At the Burnaby location, talk to Trevor and mention that you're with VHS for a discount! 
 +  * [[https://metalmart.ca/|Metal Mart]]: Supplier of metal stock similar to Metal Supermarket, and has both water-jet and plasma cutters. Langley.
   * [[http://www.northstarmetalrecycling.com/|North Star Metal]]: Metal recycling (wander around; just stay clear of the forklifts). Powell & Clark in Vancouver.   * [[http://www.northstarmetalrecycling.com/|North Star Metal]]: Metal recycling (wander around; just stay clear of the forklifts). Powell & Clark in Vancouver.
   * [[https://www.capitalsalvage.ca/|Capital Salvage]]: Metal recycling. Triumph & Victoria in Vancouver.   * [[https://www.capitalsalvage.ca/|Capital Salvage]]: Metal recycling. Triumph & Victoria in Vancouver.
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   * [[http://www.purityalloys.com/|Purity Casting Alloys]]: Pewter alloy ingots for casting. 97 Ave and Golden Ears Way in Surrey   * [[http://www.purityalloys.com/|Purity Casting Alloys]]: Pewter alloy ingots for casting. 97 Ave and Golden Ears Way in Surrey
   * [[http://www.capilanorock.ca|Capilano Rock & Gem]]: Near Capilano Mall in North Van (copper, brass, sterling silver, gold, etc)   * [[http://www.capilanorock.ca|Capilano Rock & Gem]]: Near Capilano Mall in North Van (copper, brass, sterling silver, gold, etc)
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 ==== Extrusion ==== ==== Extrusion ====
   * [[http://www.rmmc.net/|Rocky Mountain Motion Control]]: 8020 distributor in BC, located in Aldergrove   * [[http://www.rmmc.net/|Rocky Mountain Motion Control]]: 8020 distributor in BC, located in Aldergrove
-  * [[https://makerparts.ca/|Makerparts]]: OpenBuilds and v-slot distributor, located in ON+  * [[https://makerparts.ca/|Makerparts]]: OpenBuilds and v-slot distributor, located in Richmond with local pickup at a UPS Store
   * [[https://solarbotics.com/|Solarbotics]]: OpenBeam distributor, located in AB   * [[https://solarbotics.com/|Solarbotics]]: OpenBeam distributor, located in AB
  
 ==== Machining and Metalworking ==== ==== Machining and Metalworking ====
-  * [[http://www.kmstools.com/|KMS Tools]]: Next to the IKEA in Coquitlam.+  * [[http://www.kmstools.com/|KMS Tools]]: Next to the IKEA in Coquitlam. Mention you're with the VHS Group Rewards program at the checkout!
   * [[http://www.busybeetools.com/|Busy Bee Tools]]: Near Braid skytrain station in New Westminster.   * [[http://www.busybeetools.com/|Busy Bee Tools]]: Near Braid skytrain station in New Westminster.
   * [[http://www.kbctools.ca |KBC Tools & Machinery]]: Annacis Island, just south of New Westminster.   * [[http://www.kbctools.ca |KBC Tools & Machinery]]: Annacis Island, just south of New Westminster.
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 ==== Fabricators and Machine Shops ==== ==== Fabricators and Machine Shops ====
   * [[http://www.industriallaser.com/|Industrial Laser Cutting]]: Laser cutting of mild and stainless steel, aluminium, acrylic, and wood for low/medium production runs and prototyping, and also have a CNC press brake. No 2 Road in Richmond.   * [[http://www.industriallaser.com/|Industrial Laser Cutting]]: Laser cutting of mild and stainless steel, aluminium, acrylic, and wood for low/medium production runs and prototyping, and also have a CNC press brake. No 2 Road in Richmond.
 +  * [[https://metalmart.ca/|Metal Mart]]: Supplier of metal stock similar to Metal Supermarket, and has both water-jet and plasma cutters. Langley.
  
 ===== Woods ===== ===== Woods =====
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   * [[http://www.summittools.com/|Summit Tools]]: 1st Ave at Boundary.   * [[http://www.summittools.com/|Summit Tools]]: 1st Ave at Boundary.
   * [[http://www.kbctools.com/can/main.cfm|KBC Tools & Machinery]]: Annacis Island, just south of New Westminster.   * [[http://www.kbctools.com/can/main.cfm|KBC Tools & Machinery]]: Annacis Island, just south of New Westminster.
-  * [[http://www.acklandsgrainger.com|Acklands Grainger]]: Many locations, but limited hoursThe location near VHS is closed in May 2016.+  * [[https://www.grainger.ca|Grainger]]: Formerly Acklands GraingerWide selection of industrial supplies. Located in Burnaby, just off Lougheed between Brentwood and Burnaby Lake. Limited hours (no weekends).
   * [[http://www.alderauto.ca/|Adler Auto]]: Surrey and further out locations.   * [[http://www.alderauto.ca/|Adler Auto]]: Surrey and further out locations.
   * [[http://www.hollynorth.com/|HollyNorth Production Supply]]: 1st Ave at Boundary, kind of hard to find. These guys sell to the film industry, but they do cash sales too.   * [[http://www.hollynorth.com/|HollyNorth Production Supply]]: 1st Ave at Boundary, kind of hard to find. These guys sell to the film industry, but they do cash sales too.
   * [[http://srproduct.com/|SR Fine Tools]]: Chinatown source of magnifiers, tweezers, etc.   * [[http://srproduct.com/|SR Fine Tools]]: Chinatown source of magnifiers, tweezers, etc.
   * [[http://www.wainbee.com/|Wainbee]]: Hydraulics, pneumatics, toggle clamps, actuators, electromechanical (steppers, servos, etc). Surrey.   * [[http://www.wainbee.com/|Wainbee]]: Hydraulics, pneumatics, toggle clamps, actuators, electromechanical (steppers, servos, etc). Surrey.
 +  * [[https://www.soperssupply.com/|Soper's Supply]]: Electric motors, pumps, blowers, fans, pulleys, belts. 6th Ave at Columbia St.
 +  * [[http://www.madisonindustrial.ca/|Madison Industrial]]: Industrial electric motors. Vancouver warehouse, but no store.
 +  * [[https://www.steephillequipment.com/|Steep Hill Equipment]]: Used processing and packaging equipment. Excellent, cheap source of quality industrial motors. Check their [[https://www.ebay.com/str/steephillequipment|eBay page]] for current listings.
  
 ===== Thrift and Second-Hand Stores ===== ===== Thrift and Second-Hand Stores =====
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 === English Language === === English Language ===
   * [[http://www.aliexpress.com/|Ali Express]]: Sort of Amazon meets eBay in China - and almost everything that is manufactured in or for China is available here (i.e. almost everything).   * [[http://www.aliexpress.com/|Ali Express]]: Sort of Amazon meets eBay in China - and almost everything that is manufactured in or for China is available here (i.e. almost everything).
-  * [[http://www.dealextreme.com/|Deal Extreme]]: Almost anything is available here from electronics dev boards to clothing. Chinese, very cheap price & quality, free slow shipping.+  * [[http://www.dx.com/|Deal Extreme]]: Almost anything is available here from electronics dev boards to clothing. Chinese, very cheap price & quality, free slow shipping.
   * [[http://www.banggood.com/|Bang Good]]: Very similar to Deal Extreme in every way, but often cheaper.   * [[http://www.banggood.com/|Bang Good]]: Very similar to Deal Extreme in every way, but often cheaper.
   * [[http://www.alibaba.com/|Alibaba]]: Manufacturer-direct sales for larger order volumes.   * [[http://www.alibaba.com/|Alibaba]]: Manufacturer-direct sales for larger order volumes.
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 ==== Equipment and Tools ==== ==== Equipment and Tools ====
-  * [[http://vancouvertoollibrary.com/|Vancouver Tool Library]]: Commercial at E 18th +  * [[http://vancouvertoollibrary.com/|Vancouver Tool Library]]: Commercial Street at E 18th 
-  * [[http://www.abtoolrentals.com/|A&B Tool Rentals]]: Venables at Clark +  * [[http://www.abtoolrentals.com/|A&B Tool Rentals]]: Venables at Clark, a block West of VHS
-  * [[http://www.catrents.ca/|Cat Rental Store]]: Main St at 1st Ave+
   * [[http://www.unitedrentals.com/|United Rentals]]: Near Hastings at Clark   * [[http://www.unitedrentals.com/|United Rentals]]: Near Hastings at Clark
   * [[http://www.bcrentals.com/|BC Rentals]]: Just north of Clark and 1st Ave   * [[http://www.bcrentals.com/|BC Rentals]]: Just north of Clark and 1st Ave
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