This is a list of some suppliers of items useful to the prop builder. I have supplied a link with a brief list of what can be found there. Feel free to add any other useful sources for the builder.

http://www.caswellplating.com/

Kits to electro-plate at home. Chrome, copper, silver, gold.

http://www.crankorgan.com/index.html

Plans to build milling type machines using a Dremel for power.

http://www.timgoldstein.com/secure/eStore/

Materials, carbon fiber, wood, plastic

http://www.lindsaybks.com/

Reprints of books using 'old' technology. Metal casting, electricity, etc.

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Tools, materials

http://www.microfasteners.com/index.cfm

Materials

http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/nnsrhm

Tools, materials

http://www.metalexpress.net

Materials, metal, plastic

http://www.onlinemetals.com/

Materials, metal, plastic

https://www.micro-tools.com/store/home.aspx

Tools

http://www.micromark.com/

Tools

http://www.smallparts.com/

Materials, gears, sprockets

http://www.sdp-si.com/

Tools

https://www.travers.com/

Tools

http://www.vanda-layindustries.com/

Attachments to allow a Dremel type tool to do light milling.

http://www.surplusshed.com/

Surplus electronics, optical, mechanical

http://www.bgmicro.com/

Surplus electronics and motors

http://www.allelectronics.com/

Surplus electronics and motors

http://mpja.com/

Surplus electronics and motors

http://www.surplussales.com/index.html

Surplus electronics

http://www.parallax.com/

Basic Stamp microcontroller

http://www.efx-tek.com/

Prop1 microcontroller.

Very cool!! Several I have not seen before!! Thanks!!

We should keep this thread alive and sticky!! I'm sure it can be added to over time, also.

~michael

http://www.sciplus.com/

Lots of good surplus and prop/routine ideas if you can get past the 'cutesy' copy

http://www.batteryspace.com/

Battey packs

http://www.hackaday.com/

Do not let the name fool you. Lots of things altered just to prov it can be done. Great idea place.

http://www.makezine.com/

Magazine devoted to strange DIY, lots of ideas.

Ooh- ohh... Let's not forget http://www.themagiccafe.com its a great resource!