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===Wood===
===Wood===
*[https://woodsheetwarehouse.co.uk Woodsheet warehouse]
*[https://www.bartontimber.co.uk Barton Timber Essex] - (UK) - British Site
**[https://mdfdirect.co.uk MDF Direct] MDF and Plywood cut to size and delivered UK
*[https://basildontimber.com Basildon Timber] - Timber supplier in Basildon Essex, UK - British Site
**[https://plydirect.co.uk Ply Direct] Plywood cut to size and delivered UK
*[https://blumsom.co.uk Blumsons] - Timber supplier  - British Site
**[https://mfcdirect.co.uk MFC Direct] Melamine Faced Chipboard - Cut to size and factory edge banded and delivered UK
*[https://cnccreations.co.uk CNC Creations] - Panel suppliers who can CNC cut and shape the panels - British Site
*[https://laserply.co.uk Laser Ply]
*[https://dawsheathtimber.co.uk Daws Heath Timber] - (UK) - British Site
*[https://basildontimber.com Basildon Timber]
*[https://www.eastwoodtimber.co.uk Essex Timber and Ply] - (Eastwood) (UK) - British Site
*[https://blumsom.co.uk Blumsons]
*[https://fulhamtimber.co.uk Fulham Timber] - Timber supplier - British Site
*[https://www.chamberstimber.co.uk Chambers Timber]
*[https://www.hardwoodoffcuts.co.uk Hardwood Offcuts] - Hardwood and CNC supplier in Brentwood, Essex - British Site
*[https://www.leightimber.co.uk Leigh Timber] (Leigh-on-Sea local timber merchant)
*[https://laserply.co.uk Laser Ply] - LASER compatible material supplier - British Site
*[https://www.woodwiseuk.co.uk Woodwise] Exotic Timbers
*[https://www.leightimber.co.uk Leigh Timber] - (Leigh-on-Sea local timber merchant) - British Site
*[https://www.spp.co.uk/ Specialised Panel Products] Suppliers of high-end or unusual timber products
*[https://maplintimber.co.uk Maplin Timber] - (UK) - British Site
*[https://cnccreations.co.uk/ CNC Creations]
*[https://mfcdirect.co.uk MFC Direct] - Melamine Faced Chipboard - Cut to size and factory edge banded and delivered UK - British Site (part of Wood Sheet Warehouse)
*[https://www.hardwoodoffcuts.co.uk/ Hardwood Offcuts] Hardwood and CNC supplier in Brentwood, Essex
*[https://plydirect.co.uk Ply Direct] - Plywood cut to size and delivered UK - British Site (part of Wood Sheet Warehouse)
*[https://www.plyboo.com Plyboo] - Advanced architectural materials including wood pannelling, Cloth material coverings and more
*[https://southendtimber.com Southend Timber] - (Southend-on-Sea) - British Site
*[https://www.spp.co.uk Specialised Panel Products] - Suppliers of high-end or unusual timber products - British Site
*[https://www.thewoodveneerhub.co.uk The Wood Veneer Hub] - Wood veneer suppliers - British Site
*[https://www.timbersites.com Timber Sites] - UK Timber and wood merchants Directory
*[http://www.mig-welding.co.uk Welding - The DIY Guide] - Tutorials and information about welding
*[https://www.chamberstimber.co.uk WI Chambers Timber] - Timber supplier - British Site
*[https://woodsheetwarehouse.co.uk Woodsheet warehouse] - Sheet material suppliers - British Site
*[https://www.woodwiseuk.co.uk Woodwise Exotic Timbers] - Exotic hardwood timber merchants - British Site
 
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===Plastics and Resins===
===Plastics and Resins===
*[https://www.directplastics.co.uk Direct Plastics]
*[https://www.alchemie.com Alchemie] - Resin manufacturers - Epoxy, Polyurethane, silicone rubber, Potting compounds, resin boards and ancillery products
*[https://www.theplasticshop.co.uk The Plastics Shop]
*[https://www.directplastics.co.uk Direct Plastics] - Plastic materials supplier with engineering plastics, sheet and rod materials. - British Site
*[https://wessexresins.co.uk Wessex Resins] Epoxy Suppliers
*[https://www.kewell-converters.co.uk Kewell Converters] - Engineered foam products - British Site
*[https://www.kewell-converters.co.uk/ Kewell Converters] Engineered foam products
*[https://www.theplasticshop.co.uk The Plastics Shop] - Plastic material supplier - British Site
*[https://uvgear.co.uk UV Gear] UV reactive products and materials
*[https://uvgear.co.uk UV Gear] - UV reactive products and materials - British Site
*[https://www.vistaresin.com Vista Resins]
*[https://www.vistaresin.com Vista Resins] - Epoxy resin suppler
*[https://wessexresins.co.uk Wessex Resins] - Epoxy Suppliers - British Site
 
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===Ceramics and Plasters===
===Ceramics and Plasters===
*[https://www.alchemie.com Alchemie]
*[https://www.claymansupplies.co.uk Clayman Supplies] - Pottery supplies and casting plasters - British Site
*[https://www.mouldlife.co.uk Mould Life]
*[https://www.mouldlife.co.uk Mould Life] - Suppliers of Advanced Materials, Sealing & Bonding, Special FX & Modelmaking, and Tooling - British Site
*[https://www.claymansupplies.co.uk Clayman Supplies]
*[https://www.tiranti.co.uk Tiranti] - Tools, materials and equipment for carving, modelling, mouldmaking and casting - British Site
*[https://www.tiranti.co.uk/ Tiranti]
*[https://www.tuffnellglass.com Tuffnell Glass] - Glassmaking tools and supplies
*[https://www.tuffnellglass.com/index.html Tuffnell Glass]
 
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===Metal===
===Metal===
*[https://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk Aluminium Warehouse]
*[https://www.alloysales.co.uk Alloy Sales] - Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Brass and Copper Supplier - British Site
*[https://www.alloysales.co.uk Alloy Sales]
*[https://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk Aluminium Warehouse] - Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass & Copper Supplier - British Site
*[https://www.metalfabsupplies.co.uk Metal Fabrication Supplies]
*[https://hitecsteelsltd.weebly.com Hi Tec Steel Solutions] - Steel and metal supplier - British Site
*[https://www.rapidmetals.co.uk Rapid Methals]
*[https://www.matara.com Matara] - Aluminium Extrusion
*[https://www.matara.com/products/aluminium-extrusion/ Matara Aluminium Extrusion]
*[https://www.metalfabsupplies.co.uk Metal Fabrication Supplies] - Supplier to the metalworking and welding industries - British Site
*[https://www.metals4u.co.uk Metals 4U] - Metal supplier - British Site
*[https://www.rapidmetals.co.uk Rapid Metals] - Metal Supplier - British Site
*[https://toolsteels.co.uk Tool Steels] - Metal supplier - British Site
*[https://www.truperf.co.uk TruPerf] - Perforated metal sheet - British Site
 
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===Fabric and Leather===
===Fabric and Leather===
*[http://www.leprevo.co.uk Leprevo] Leather working supplies
*[https://jtbatchelor.com J.T. Batchelor] - Leather supplies (UK) - British Site
*[https://tandyleather.eu/en-gb?mdApp_countryCodeDomain=GB&country=GB Tandy Leather] UK site
*[https://www.jcjoel.com JC Joel] - Theatrical fabrics (UK) - British Site
*[https://jtbatchelor.com J.T. Batchelor] Leather supplies
*[http://www.leprevo.co.uk Leprevo] - Leather working supplies (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.jcjoel.com/ JC Joel] Theatrical fabrics
*[https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk MacCulloch & Wallis] - Habadashers (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk MacCulloch & Wallis] Habadashers
*[https://tandyleather.eu Tandy Leather (UK)] - Quality leather, tools, kits and teaching resource - British Site
 
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===Gasses===
*[https://www.boconline.co.uk BOC Online Shop] - (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.dryicesupplyuk.com Dry Ice Supply] - (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.essexgases.co.uk Essex Gasses] - Argon, CO2, Helium (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.n2nitrogenservices.co.uk N2 Nitrogen Services] - (UK) - British Site
 
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===Other Materials===
===Other Materials===
*[https://www.benam.co.uk Benham] Bentley Moulding materials
*[https://www.benam.co.uk Benham Bentley] - Moulding materials - British Site
*[https://craftyproducts.co.uk Crafty Products] Art and Craft supplies
*[https://craftyproducts.co.uk Crafty Products] - Art and Craft supplies - British Site
*[https://www.gmcrafts.co.uk Greenstick Material Crafts] Vinyl and paper crafts
*[https://www.gmcrafts.co.uk Greenstick Material Crafts] - Vinyl and paper crafts - British Site
*[https://www.pennelcomonline.com Penn Elcom] Case hardware and components
*[https://www.snowdoniasupplies.co.uk Snowdonia Supplies] - Taxidermy supplies - British Site
*[https://www.betterbuildinghardware.com Better Building Hardware] Interesting hardware
*[https://www.specialplasters.co.uk Special Plasters] - Specialist plaster products for moulding, high temperatures, etc. - British Site
*[https://www.specialplasters.co.uk Special Plasters]
*[https://www.tridentfoams.co.uk Trident Foams] - Foams for upholstery, packing and other purposes - British Site
*[https://www.snowdoniasupplies.co.uk/ Snowdonia Supplies] Taxidermy supplies
*[https://uknifemakersupplies.co.uk UK Knifemaker Supplies] - Knife making supplies.  - British Site
*[https://uknifemakersupplies.co.uk/ UK Knifemaker Supplies]
 
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== Electronics Component Suppliers ==
 
===General Electronics Parts and Kits===
*[https://www.adafruit.com Adafruit] - Board makers, Compnent supplier and supporter of the Maker Movement
*[https://www.anglia-live.com Anglia Live] - B2B only commercial electronics suppliers
*[https://www.bitsboxuk.com Bitsbox Electronic Components] - (UK Supplier) - British Site
*[https://coolcomponents.co.uk Cool components] - (UK Supplier) - British Site (closing down)
*[https://cpc.farnell.com CPC] - (UK Supplier) Consumer arm of Farnell - British Site
*[https://cricklewoodelectronics.com Cricklewood Electronics] - Electronic components, CCTV supplier - British Site
*[https://www.digikey.co.uk Digikey UK] - (UK Supplier) vast selection of components - commercial ([https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/maker Makers Pages] - British Site
*[http://ecyberspaces.com E Cyberspaces Electronics Shop] - Display modules and related electronics - American Site
*[https://www.enclosuresolutions.co.uk Enclosure Solutions] - Enclosures - British Site
*[https://www.esr.co.uk ESR Electronic Components] - (UK Supplier) - British Site
*[https://uk.farnell.com Farnell] - (UK Supplier) Professional Component Supplier - British Site
*[https://hobbycomponents.com Hobby Components] - (UK Supplier) - British Site
*[https://www.hobbytronics.co.uk Hobbytronics] - (UK Supplier) - British Site
*[https://www.kgaenclosures.com KGA Enclosures] - Enclosures
*[https://kitronik.co.uk Kitronik] - (UK Supplier) Kits, STEM and Materials - British Site
*[https://leddynamics.com LED Dynamics] - Custom OEM LED Solutions
*[https://lincolnbinns.com Lincoln Binns] - Enclosures
*[https://www.mouser.co.uk Mouser UK] - (UK Supplier) vast selection of components - commercial - British Site
*[https://www.okdo.com OKDO] - AIoT Solutions
*[https://www.phoenix1.co.uk Phoenix Electronic Distributers] - Opto and other components - British Site
*[https://pi-supply.com Pi Supply] - The Maker Emporium
*[https://pimoroni.com PiMoroni] - Purveyors of Makers Goods
*[https://www.powell.com Powell] - Connectors, fans, switches
*[https://www.rapidonline.com Rapid Electronics] - Electronic and mechanical componenet supplier with a large range of products
*[https://uk.rs-online.com RS Components] - (UK Supplier) The original radio spares supplier, expensive but incredible depth of best quality products - commercial - British Site
*[https://shop.sb-components.co.uk SB Components] - (UK Supplier) - British Site
*[https://seeedstudio.com SeedStudio] - (US supplier) lots of good product info
*[https://selectronix.co.uk Selectronix] - Waterproof enclosures and connectors - British Site
*[https://simonselectronics.co.uk Simons Electronics] - (UK Supplier) EEVblog multimeters - British Site
*[https://www.sparkfun.com Sparkfun] - (US supplier)
*[https://www.switchelectronics.co.uk Switch Electronics] - Component and STEM suppliers by enthusiats for enthusiasts - British Site
*[https://thepihut.com The PI Hut] - (UK Supplier)
*[https://www.tme.eu TME] - Electronic Components
*[https://www.tti.com TTI] - (US supplier)components (lots of good spec sheets)


== Component Suppliers ==
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===Electronics (UK)===
===PCB Manufacturers===
*[https://hobbycomponents.com Hobby Components]
*[https://www.expresspcb.com Express PCB] - PCB manufacturing service with their own CAD system
*[https://uk.farnell.com Farnell] Professional Component Supplier
*[https://jlcpcb.com JLCPCB] - Circuit boards fabrication services
*[https://cpc.farnell.com CPC] Consumer arm of Farnell
*[https://www.pcbway.com PCBWay] - Circuit boards, assembly and hardware fabrication services
*[https://uk.rs-online.com/web/ RS Components] The original radio spares supplier, expensive but incredible depth of products
 
*[https://coolcomponents.co.uk Cool components]
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*[https://thepihut.com The PI Hut]
*[https://www.hobbytronics.co.uk Hobbytronics]
*[https://shop.sb-components.co.uk SB Components]
*[https://www.esr.co.uk ESR Electronic Components]
*[https://www.bitsboxuk.com Bitsbox Electronic Components]
*[https://www.mouser.co.uk/ Mouser UK]
*[https://www.digikey.co.uk Digikey UK]
*[https://simonselectronics.co.uk Simons Electronics]
*[https://www.pcbway.com/ PCBWay] Circuit boards, assembly and hardware fabrication services
*[https://jlcpcb.com/ JLCPCB] Circuit boards fabrication services


===RF and Radio===
===RF and Radio===
*[https://www.mcgillmicrowave.com/ McGill Microwave] antennas, cable and connectors
*[https://www.mcgillmicrowave.com McGill Microwave] - antennas, cable and connectors - American Site


===Electronics (US)===
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*[https://www.allelectronics.com All Electronics]
*[https://www.sparkfun.com Sparkfun]
*[https://seeedstudio.com/ SeedStudio] US supplier with lots of good product info
*[https://www.tti.com/ tti] components suppliers (lots of good spec sheets)
*[https://www.adafruit.com Adafruit]


===Robotics===
===Robotics===
*[https://uk.robotshop.com Robotshop UK]
*[https://www.dobot-robots.com DotBot Robots] - Robot arms
*[https://uk.robotshop.com Robotshop UK] - Robot suppler - Unitree Robot Dogs/Humanoids and others. - British Site
*[https://thecraftyrobot.net The Crafty Robot] - Cardboard Robot Kits
 
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===Other Electrical===
*[https://acdcdrives.co.uk ACDC Drives] - Electric motors and drivers - British Site
*[https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk Auto Electric Supplies] - Car electrical components and modules - British Site
*[https://grayhill.com Gray Hill] - Precision controls, switches and encoders - American Site
*[https://ronbar.co.uk Ronbar] - Products for the Electrical Trade - British Site
*[https://sterling-power.com Sterling Power] - Auto electrics systems - British Site
 
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===Hardware===
==Hardware and Accessories Suppliers==
===Fasteners and Fixings===
*[https://www.accu.co.uk Accu] - 500,000 Precision Components - British Site
*[https://arunfasteners.co.uk Arun Fasteners] -  - British Site
*[https://blacksmithbolt.com Blacksmith Bolt and Rivet Supplies] - fasteners for Makers that you can’t find in the big box stores - American Site
*[https://britishfasteners.com British Tools and Fastners] - USA site (Ironically) for the supply of nuts bolts for British vehicles. - American Site
*[https://fairwindfasteners.com Fair Wind Fasterners] - (US Marine fasteners) - American Site
*[https://www.fastenright.com Fastenright] - Security Fasteners and General Fixings
*[https://www.fastenerdata.co.uk Fastner Data] - Not a supplier however has links to suppliers and a wealth of specs about all types of fasteners - British Site
*[https://www.mrmegapack.co.uk Mr Megapack] - (Japanese motorcycle screws) - British Site
*[https://shop4fasteners.co.uk Shop4Fastners] - (uk) - British Site - also see: https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:lase rhttps://www.thingiverse.com/tag:dxf
*[https://thegroundscrewshop.co.uk The Groundscrew Shop] - Non-dig foundations for sheds and outbuildings  - British Site
*[https://vehicleclips.co.uk Vehicle Clips] - Automotive plasic trim clips and fasteners, adhesives, tapes, hose connectors and reflectors - British Site
*[https://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk Westfield Fasteners] - Fixing and fastener supplier - British Site


*[https://www.bearingboys.co.uk Bearings Boys]
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*[https://uk.misumi-ec.com Misumi] - Extrusions and hardware suppliers
*[https://www.accu.co.uk Accu] 500,000 Precision Components
*[https://www.bpfonline.co.uk BPF Online]
*[https://www.castors-online.co.uk Castors Online]
*[https://www.myelectronics.nl/us/ My Electronics] Rack mounting kits and accessories
*[https://britishfasteners.com/ British Tools and Fastners] USA site (Ironically) for the supply of nuts bolts for British vehicles.
*[https://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ Westfield Fasteners]
*[https://vehicleclips.co.uk/ Vehicle Clips] Automotive plasic trim clips and fasteners, adhesives, tapes, hose connectors and reflectors


===Cabinet hardware===
===Woodworking Cabinet Hardware===
*[https://www.gjohns.co.uk/ G Johns and Sons] Architectural hardware
*[http://www.accuridedrawerslides.co.uk Accuride Drawer Slides UK] - Drawer Slides and cabinet hardware
*[https://www.bullerltd.co.uk Buller Ltd.] Cabinet hardware
*[https://www.aolisheng.co.uk AOLSHENG] - Drawer Runners
*[https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk Ironmongery Direct]
*[https://www.axminstertools.com Axminster Tools] - Woodworking tool supplier and OEM manufacturer (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.eurofitdirect.co.uk Eurofit Direct]
*[https://www.betterbuildinghardware.com Better Building Hardware] - Interesting cabinet and door hardware
*[https://furnica.co.uk Furnica] Furniture fittings
*[https://www.bullerltd.co.uk Buller Ltd.] - Cabinet hardware - British Site
*[https://www.trade-hinges.co.uk Trade Hinges] Furniture hardware and fittings
*[https://www.eurofitdirect.co.uk Eurofit Direct] - Fixings, cabinet hardware and door furniture - British Site
*[https://www.flightcasefittings.co.uk/ Flightcase Fittings]
*[https://fixingking.com Fixing King] - hardware and hidden fixing specialist - British Site
*[https://www.penn-elcom.com/ Penn-Elcom] Flightcases & 19" Rack hardware
*[https://www.flightcasefittings.co.uk Flightcase Fittings] - Flightcases & 19" Rack hardware - British Site
*[https://furnica.co.uk Furnica] - Furniture fittings - British Site
*[https://www.gjohns.co.uk G Johns and Sons] - Architectural hardware - British Site
*[https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk Ironmongery Direct] - Door and cabinet hardware and ironmongery - British Site
*[https://www.lumberjacktools.co.uk Lumberjack Tools] - Woodworking tool supplier and OEM manufacturer (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.penn-elcom.com Penn-Elcom] - Flightcases & 19" Rack hardware
*[https://www.rutlands.com Rutland Tools] - Woodworking tool supplier and OEM manufacturer (UK) - British Site
*[https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk The Wood Workers Workshop] - Woodworking tools (UK) - British Site
*[https://tradefit.uk Trade Fit] - Cabinet hardware supplier - British Site
*[https://www.trade-hinges.co.uk Trade Hinges] - Furniture hardware and fittings - British Site
*[https://www.woodcraft.com Woodcraft] - Woodworking tools (US)
*[https://www.woodsmith.co.uk Woodsmith] - Traditional and green wood working (UK) - British Site
*[https://debonairjoineryproducts.co.uk Debonair Joinery Products] - Cabinet hardware and ironmongery for joiners - British Site


===Other Electrical===
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*[https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ Auto Electric Supplies] Car electrical components and modules
*[https://sterling-power.com/ Sterling Power] Auto electrics systems
*[https://acdcdrives.co.uk ACDC Drives] Electric motors and drivers
*[https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/ 12 Volt Planet]
*[https://acdcdrives.co.uk ACD Drives] - AC Power conversion and motors


== Service Suppliers ==
===Miscellaneous Hardware===
*[https://www.elesa.com Elesa] - Industrial hardware and fittings
*[https://www.springsandthings.me.uk Springs and Things] - Supplier of Springs and Things - British Site
*[https://www.rosscastors.co.uk Ross Castors] - Castors and wheels - British Site
*[https://www.magman.co.uk MagMan] - Neodymium magnets available in disc, countersunk, and block shapes - British Site
*[https://www.efoam.co.uk eFoam] - Foam cut to any size for upholstery - British Site


===Fabrication===
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*[https://www.lsengineering.co.uk LS Engineering] LASER cutting, engineering and Fabrication
*[https://www.shapeways.com Shapeways] 3D print service


== Tool Suppliers ==
== Tool Suppliers ==
===General Tools===
*[https://www.londontools.co.uk London Tools] - Tool and Ironmongery supplier  - British Site
*[https://www.machinemart.co.uk Machine Mart] - Workshop equipment - British Site
*[https://www.mytoolshed.co.uk My Tool Shed] - Hand, power and garden tool supplier - British Site
*[https://www.primetools.co.uk Prime Tools] - Hand and power tool supplier - British Site - also see: https://www.ponoko.com/free-laser-cutting-files-templates
*[https://www.proopsbrothers.com Proops Brothers] - Hobby Tools
*[https://www.rowland-tools.co.uk Rowland Tools] - Pro Tools suppliers - British Site
*[https://www.rennietool.co.uk Tennie Tool] - CNC and lathe tool suppliers. Sspecialists in cutting tools, but also provide tool steel at affordable prices. - British Site
*[https://www.terriertools.co.uk Terrier Tools] - Hand and power tool supplier - British Site
*[https://www.toolden.co.uk Tool Den] - Hand and power tool supplier - British Site
*[https://toolmaniac.co.uk Tool Maniac] - Tool shop - British Site
*[https://www.workshopheaven.com Workshop Heaven] - US Tool Suppliers
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===Woodworking Tools===
===Woodworking Tools===
*[https://www.axminstertools.com Axminster Tools]
*[https://www.axminstertools.com Axminster Tools] - Woodworking tool supplier and OEM manufacturer (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.rutlands.com Rutland Tools]
*[https://www.lumberjacktools.co.uk Lumberjack Tools] - Woodworking tool supplier and OEM manufacturer (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.lumberjacktools.co.uk Lumberjack Tools] OEM tool suppliers
*[https://www.rutlands.com Rutland Tools] - Woodworking tool supplier and OEM manufacturer (UK) - British Site
*[https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk The Wood Workers Workshop]
*[https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk The Wood Workers Workshop] - Woodworking tools (UK) - British Site
*[https://www.woodcraft.com Woodcraft] - Woodworking tools (US)
*[https://www.woodsmith.co.uk Woodsmith] - Traditional and green wood working (UK) - British Site
 
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===General Tools===
===Metal Working Tools===
*[https://www.metalcrafttools.com Metal Craft Tools] - OEM metalworking tools and materials supplier


*[https://www.machinemart.co.uk Machine Mart] Workshop equipment
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*[https://airbrushes.com Airbrushes.com]
*[https://www.proopsbrothers.com Proops Brothers] Hobby Tools
*[https://www.rowland-tools.co.uk Rowland Tools] Pro Tools suppliers
*[https://www.workshopheaven.com/ Workshop Heaven] US Tool Suppliers
*[https://www.craftlights.co.uk/ Craft lights] - bulbs and lamps


===Tool Accessories===
===Tool Accessories===
*[https://www.partshopdirect.co.uk Parts Shop Direct] - Power Tool Parts
*[https://benchdogs.co.uk Benchdog Tools] - Bench stops and woodworking tools - British Site
*[https://www.shadowfoam.com Shadow Foam]
*[https://duragrit.com Duragrit Abrasives] - Abrasive manufacter who produce carbide sanding and cutting products - American Site
*[https://global.toolstoday.com ToolsToday] CNC bits, saw blades etc.
*[https://www.freudtools.com Freud Tools] - Saw blades, Router bits and cutting accessories.
*[https://kutzall.com Kutzall] - High speed burrs and grinding tools
*[https://www.mirka.com Mirka Abrasives] - Industrial grade power tools
*[https://www.mysortimo.co.uk/en_UK Sortimo] - component and tool storage systems - British Site
*[https://www.trend-uk.com Trend] - Power Tools and Accessories - British Site
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==Workshop Supplies==
==Workshop Supplies==


==Adhesives==
===Adhesives===
*[http://www.adhesivebrokers.co.uk/ Adhesive Brokers]
*[https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/c/adhesives/ 3M Adhesives] - Genuine 3M adhesives - British Site
*[https://www.stormsure.com/ Stormsure Adhesives]
*[https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/c/tapes/ 3M Tapes] - Genuine 3M adhesive tapes. - British Site
*[https://sylmasta.com/ Sylmasta] Adhesives and sealants
*[http://www.adhesivebrokers.co.uk Adhesive Brokers] - Adhesives Cyanocrylate, Epoxy - British Site
*[https://notaglue.com Bondic] - UV activated adhesive
*[https://www.jbweld.co.uk JB Weld] - Epoxy and other adhesives - British Site
*[https://www.lemark.co.uk LeMark] - Gaffer tapes - British Site
*[https://www.loctiteproducts.com Loctite] - Adhesives and sealants
*[https://www.stormsure.com Stormsure Adhesives] - Flexible repair adhesive
*[https://sylmasta.com Sylmasta] - Adhesives and sealants


==Theatrical, Broadcast and Film suppliers==
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*[https://www.flints.co.uk Flints] Theatrical and film chandlers
 
*[http://www.doughty-engineering.co.uk Doughty Engineering] TV and photography hardware and custom fabrication
===Workshop furniture===
*[https://www.canford.co.uk Canford] Radio and television professional suppliers
*[https://www.rapidracking.com Rapid Racking] - Storage racking supplier
*[https://www.flash-light.co.uk Flash Light] Film and TV lighting, Grip and Consumables
*[https://www.sgs-engineering.com SGS Engineering] - Tools and workshop equipment supplier
*[https://www.direct-digital.com/en Direct Digital] Photographic consumables
*[https://www.workplace-products.co.uk Workplace Products] - Storage and other architectural product supplier - British Site
 
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==Office, Draughting and Stationary==
==Office, Draughting and Stationary==
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*[https://www.flexilabels.co.uk Flexi labels]
*[https://www.flexilabels.co.uk Flexi labels]
*[https://www.thebarcodewarehouse.co.uk Barcode Warehouse]
*[https://www.thebarcodewarehouse.co.uk Barcode Warehouse]
*[https://polybagsdirect.com Polybags Direct] Polythene Bags and packaging materials
===Self Publishing===
*[https://www.clocbookprint.co.uk Clock Book Print]
*[https://imprintdigital.com Imprint Digital]
*[https://mixam.co.uk Mixam]
===General Office Supplies===
*[https://www.ukofficedirect.co.uk UK Office Direct]
===Packaging Materials===
*[https://www.polybags.co.uk Polybags] Polythene bag supplier including self closing (ziplock)


===Business and Marketing===
==Theatrical, Broadcast, Photographic and Film suppliers==
*[https://surfturf.co.uk/ SurfTurf] Promotional boothes, gazeebos and Flags
*[https://www.flints.co.uk Flints] Theatrical and film chandlers
*[http://www.doughty-engineering.co.uk Doughty Engineering] TV and photography hardware and custom fabrication
*[https://www.canford.co.uk Canford] Radio and television professional suppliers
*[https://www.flash-light.co.uk Flash Light] Film and TV lighting, Grip and Consumables
*[https://www.direct-digital.com/en Direct Digital] Photographic consumables


==PPE==
==PPE & Workshop Safety==
*[https://www.safetyspecs.co.uk Safety Specs] Prescription safety glasses
*[https://www.safetyspecs.co.uk Safety Specs] Prescription safety glasses
*[https://www.safelincs.co.uk Safelincs] fire safety
*[https://www.safelincs.co.uk Safelincs] fire safety
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===CNC===
===CNC===
*[https://www.vectric.com https://www.vectric.com/ectric] CNC Software
*[https://www.vectric.com Vectric] CNC Software
*[https://www.toolstoday.com Tools Today] CNC Bits and tooling
*[https://www.toolstoday.com Tools Today] CNC Bits and tooling
*[https://carveco.com/ Carveco]
*[https://openbuildspartstore.com/ Open Parts Store] CNC
 
===3D Printing Services ===
*[https://www.shapeways.com Shapeways] 3D print service
*[https://www.tripleaxis.co.uk Triple Axis]
*[https://www.surfacescan.co.uk Surfacescan]
*[https://sgd3d.co.uk SGD3D]
*[https://www.mitchellsson.co.uk Mitchellsson]
*[https://www.rennd.com RENND] prototyping services
*[https://midlands3d.com Midlands3D]
*[https://makeitquick.co.uk Make it Quick]
*[https://make360.co.uk Make 360]
*[https://lancashire3d.uk Lancashire 3D]
*[https://www.3dprint-uk.co.uk 3D Print UK]
*[https://3dtomorrow.com 3D Tomorrow]
*[https://www.graphite-am.co.uk Graphite AM]
*[https://www.hubs.com ProtoLabs by Hubs]
 
===LASER/CNC Services===
*[https://www.andoverlaser.co.uk Andover LASER]
*[https://kellyswelding.co.uk/pages/laser-cutting/ Kellys Welding]
*[https://www.femsoncuts.co.uk Femsons Cuts]
*[https://www.lsengineering.co.uk LS Engineering] LASER cutting, engineering and Fabrication


==2D & 3D Models and design==
==2D & 3D Models and design==
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*[https://www.tinkercad.com/ TinkerCAD]
*[https://www.tinkercad.com/ TinkerCAD]
*[https://3axis.co 3Axis] Free Vectors for Laser Cutting
*[https://3axis.co 3Axis] Free Vectors for Laser Cutting
*[https://boxes.hackerspace-bamberg.de boxes.py] 3d design tool for Laser cut boxes (excellent)
*[https://www.makercase.com/#/ Maker Case] 3d design tool for Laser cut boxes
*[https://www.makercase.com/#/ Maker Case] 3d design tool for Laser cut boxes
*[https://www.ponoko.com/free-laser-cutting-files-templates Ponoko] Free laser cutting files and templates
*[https://www.ponoko.com/free-laser-cutting-files-templates Ponoko] Free laser cutting files and templates
*[https://www.zenziwerken.de ZenziWerken] German language Laser and 3D projects
*[https://www.zenziwerken.de ZenziWerken] German language Laser and 3D projects
*[https://openbuildspartstore.com/ Open Parts Store] CNC


==Artwork Media and Fonts==
==Artwork, Media and Fonts==
*[https://www.artstation.com/ ArtStation]
*[https://www.artstation.com/ ArtStation]
*[https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk BBC Sound Effects]
*[https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk BBC Sound Effects]
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*[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Engineering-Technology-Science-Nature-Books/b/ref=dp_bc_aui_C_2?ie=UTF8&node=278115 Amazon -  Engineering and technology Books]
*[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Engineering-Technology-Science-Nature-Books/b/ref=dp_bc_aui_C_2?ie=UTF8&node=278115 Amazon -  Engineering and technology Books]


==Educational resource suppliers==
==STEM & Educational resource suppliers==
*[https://www.springboardsupplies.co.uk Springboard Supplies]
*[https://www.springboardsupplies.co.uk Springboard Supplies]
*[https://skillsupply.co.uk Skill Supply]
*[https://skillsupply.co.uk Skill Supply]
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*[https://www.betterequipped.co.uk Better Equipped]
*[https://www.betterequipped.co.uk Better Equipped]
*[https://www.hope-education.co.uk/products/science/stem Hope Education STEM]
*[https://www.hope-education.co.uk/products/science/stem Hope Education STEM]
*[https://sciencestudio.co.uk Science Studio] Scientific calculators for STEM
*[https://shop.cyntech.co.uk Cyntech]


==IT and Cloud==
==IT and Cloud==
*[https://www.adalo.com Adalo] Code-less Programming
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==Business and Marketing==
*[https://surfturf.co.uk/ SurfTurf] Promotional boothes, gazeebos and Flags
*[https://www.mylanguageconnection.com/ My Language Connection] Wide range of certified translation services


==Jewellery Making and Horology==
==Jewellery Making and Horology==

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