Canadian Suppliers? McMaster Carr let me place a big order online before e-mailing me to let me know they don't ship to Canada. (That might be something useful to put on your website, guys!) Anyway, now I am looking for suppliers that will ship the belts and steel bars to Canada. Any suggestions? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30812#msg-30812 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:06:00 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,34924#msg-34924 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,34924#msg-34924 dissidence General Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:08:37 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,34921#msg-34921 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,34921#msg-34921
Let me know if this is of interest and I'll look into it...

Rick]]> Rick Pollack General Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:49:34 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,34706#msg-34706 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,34706#msg-34706
but that would be good we do not have one listed for the Canadian suppliers wiki page yet.]]> dissidence General Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:47:41 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,34678#msg-34678 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,34678#msg-34678
I am wondering who is the best supplier for the Belts. I can see that everyone is ordering from sdp-si, so can anyone please provide me with part number for the belts. Do I really need to order the pulleys from them too. Aren't those pulleys already printed in the RP list??

Thanks]]> Khaled Zaki General Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:23:07 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33845#msg-33845 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33845#msg-33845 SebastienBailard General Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:07:24 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33841#msg-33841 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33841#msg-33841 dissidence General Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:38:03 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33838#msg-33838 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33838#msg-33838 [objects.reprap.org]

You're welcome to log in and edit them.]]> SebastienBailard General Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:57:50 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33835#msg-33835 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33835#msg-33835 dissidence General Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:28:29 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33784#msg-33784 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33784#msg-33784
Eg.

'mendal part' "Princess Auto" 'princess auto part #' 'price'

If nothing else, post scanned-in copies of your receipts for the parts, with all personal information removed from the scanned-in images.

I'm starting to look for Canadian sources for parts, and it would save me (and other Canadians) a bunch of time, if the guys that have already done the work, would document what they've found out.]]> FredWalter General Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:16:45 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33605#msg-33605 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33605#msg-33605
What is the extruder resolution going to be with thos?]]> BodgeIt General Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:21:42 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33592#msg-33592 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33592#msg-33592
Geared Extruder Photo]]> Wade General Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:52:15 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33315#msg-33315 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,33315#msg-33315
Acklands Grainger plumbing section

They also have a lot of other stuff you might need like fasteners, threaded rod, etc.

For robotics and electronics I have used, and liked HVW technologies. Lots of arduino stuff, unfortunately no reprap specific boards or stepper motors though. They are partnered with Solarobitcs but have a better website.

I am looking for a good supplier of stepper motors, if anyone has any ideas. I have read on this forum that Kysan has a depot in Vancouver but can find no mention of Canadian distribution on their website. Also for mcwire, I am having a hard time finding the aluminum parts online but I'm sure I will find them when I go do my shopping.

P.S. I think I will take a crack at adding these links to the wiki page Sebastian mentioned earlier in this thread.]]> spaztik General Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:20:37 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,32999#msg-32999 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,32999#msg-32999
[www.vxb.com]]]> william.j.turkel General Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:58:17 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,31649#msg-31649 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,31649#msg-31649
- Fastenal (lots of locations across Canada): metric fasteners and threaded rod
- Metal Supermarkets (Ontario): 5/16 drill rod
- SDP/SI (US): belts and pulleys
- Interinar Electronics (US): steppers
- Big Bearing Store (US): bearings

I haven't tried to find sources for the extruder stuff yet, and I am waiting for MakerBot to stock the version 3 electronics again.

For Arduino stuff, sensors, etc. I usually order from Solarbotics or RobotShop.ca

For electronic components, DigiKey.ca (or Jameco in the US, but that is more hassle).]]> william.j.turkel General Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:34:56 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,31565#msg-31565 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,31565#msg-31565 Brew General Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:34:00 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,31197#msg-31197 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,31197#msg-31197
I've also heard that Jacob's Hardware carries a lot of odd bits and pieces.]]> liav General Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:24:55 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30886#msg-30886 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30886#msg-30886 william.j.turkel General Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:03:30 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30866#msg-30866 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30866#msg-30866
You basically need pulleys that match your belts and stepper shafts. I went with MXL 20 tooth pulleys and belt, which works out to 0.1 mm resolution when half stepping a 200 step motor. I do need to order the continuous belt for the Mendel; I'll update the page when I find a particular part number. That's the sort of info that should probably go in the Mendel BOM though, or at least a separate page for Canadian part numbers. MXL pulleys have a 0.080" tooth pitch, so a 10 tooth 5 mm pitch pulley would be similar.

BTW, Erik posted a new toothed pulley design on thingiverse that's parametric, but for now I'm using metal pulleys, at least until I get a few more machines running smoothly.

Wade]]> Wade General Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:17:52 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30863#msg-30863 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30863#msg-30863 william.j.turkel General Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:54:28 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30849#msg-30849 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30849#msg-30849
"We will ship to the University of British Columbia, but we do not ship to individuals in Canada.

If your order is associated with the University, feel free to contact us or place an order by any of the following methods:

We ship to British Columbia in 1-2 days from our Ohio facility. Shipping is based on weight, and we cover any brokerage costs."

(We are ordering through our university).

I am not entirely sure what motivated their decision to stop shipping to Canadian individuals. But consider placing an order through an institution, if you can.

Jacob]]> jbayless General Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:22:50 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30837#msg-30837 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30837#msg-30837
If the wiki needs work, why not post your todo list here, I could likely do some of it.

Or possibly a link off the 1st page of the wiki with things that need TLC...

Again sorry, didn't feel like I was bickering.]]> spacexula General Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:19:07 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30830#msg-30830 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30830#msg-30830 2) Because people aren't in the mode of using the wiki, and I like to gently guide people into a practice of doing so.
3) Because I've got a metric crapload of procrastinated work to do on the wiki, include more systematic stuff, and I don't have the time to polish every wiki page into a tiny glowing gem.

Quote

it's a wiki, why don't YOU clean it up.
Generally, bickering about this and correcting eachothers' behavior is quite silly compared to building up useful knowledge and research on the wiki.

More generally, are there any pages you guys consider to be lacking or absent?]]> SebastienBailard General Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:55:38 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30827#msg-30827 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30827#msg-30827
Hmm Sebastian, it's a wiki, why don't YOU clean it up.]]> spacexula General Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:02 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30825#msg-30825 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30825#msg-30825
[objects.reprap.org]

Wade, would you like to clean that up?]]> SebastienBailard General Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:28:11 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30821#msg-30821 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30821#msg-30821
I ordered some belts and pulleys from sdp-si.com, they work fine, but were pretty expensive, the shipping was expensive, and the brokerage fees were expensive too. I'd love to find a Canadian source for MXL belts and pulleys, or anything that would work.

As for other Canadian suppliers, I found Metal Supermarket usually has stock of 5/16" stainless rod, which works for 8mm smooth rod. I've been getting M8 threaded rod from Fastenal here in Vancouver; they usually need to order in larger quantities, but it's usually pretty fast. I also get all my metric nuts and bolts there. I'm quite happy that Mendel uses fewer types of bolts, btw - that makes life a bit easier.

Also, if you need electronics, Makerbot is my favorite, but if they're out Digikey is pretty good. They ship to Canada for $10 if you order from digikey.ca, and no brokerage fees. Mouser sent me 50 pages of customs forms detailing every single resistor, cap and chip I ordered for a Darwin, and the brokerage fees cost almost as much as the parts, so I'd stay away from them if you're in Canada.

We should put up a page on the Wiki regarding Canadian suppliers. I had a look at the Builders Wiki, but I wasn't sure exactly where to stick it. There's a section in the Mendel BOM regarding suppliers, but this might be more general than just Mendel parts.]]> Wade General Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:04:16 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30818#msg-30818 Re: Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30818#msg-30818 your local yellow pages steel supplier for steel bars.

Good luck. The McMaster Carr stuff drives me up the wall too.]]> SebastienBailard General Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:54:54 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30812#msg-30812 Canadian Suppliers? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,30812,30812#msg-30812 william.j.turkel General Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:51:12 -0500