PLASTIC
Curbell Plastics
Renboard, Plastics, Adhesives ($100 minimum)
3250 Union Road
585-681-2100
GE Polymershapes
Plastics, Adhesives ($50 minimum)
195 La Grange Ave
585-254-5800
Laird Plastic
Contact: Laurie
Plastic, Foam, Acrylic, Styrene, polycarbonate ($50 minimum)
1640 Emerson St.
585-254-8110
PROTOTYPING
Smidgens, Inc.
Custom Laser Cutting, Marking, Engraving
7336 Community Drive P.O. Box 28A
Lima, NY 14485
Phone: 800-888-1486
Fax: 585-624-5138
gvilla@frontiernet.net
TCS Industries Co., Inc.
Precision Sheet Metal and Machining Services, CNC Turning, Aluminum Dip Brazing, and Electro Mechanical Assemblies
400 Trabold Road
Rochester NY 14624
Phone:585-426-1160
info@tcsindustries.com
Model Tech
Contact: Rob Kendall
CNC machining. Reasonable prices.
57 Hazel Bark Run
Phone: 585-943-0536
Pierce Design
Contact: Tom Pierce
3D Printing
585-467-1762
RIT
Bill Leonard
Stereolithography
RIT 1329 CAST Bldg.
585-475-4815
Paint Masters
Custom paint in spray cans, Primer, Safety glasses, Earplugs, Respirators, Bondo
3327 Brigh.-Hen.TL Rd
585-475-1200
HARDWARE & MATERIAL
McMaster Carr
Just about ANYTHING mechanical, Incredible web site.
Ships 1-2 days
732-329-3200
Woodcraft
Woodworking tools, exotic woods
1100 Jefferson
585-292-9690
Pittsford Lumber
Quality wood, Cabinet hardware
50 State St Pittsford
585-586-1877
Lyell Hardware
Fasteners: Nuts, Bolts, Screws, All sizes and Materials; Tools. A real hardware store.
2232 Lyell Ave
585-429-6720
Fastenal
Fasteners: Nuts, Bolts, Screws, All sizes and Materials; Tools
2856 West Henrietta Rd.
585-424-2860
Radio Shack
New electrical components: switches, small fans, very bright LED’s
Market Place Mall
585-424-5235
PIC
Mechanical motion: Gears, Pulley, Belts, Slides, clutches, bearings
800-243-6125
Potter Assoc.
Special O-rings, Rubber, Seals
Browncroft Blvd.
585-288-2850
Home Depot
General hardware, fasteners, Metal, Plate, Rod, Threaded rod, Plywood, Glues, Paint
585-427-0390
770 Jefferson
Lowes
General hardware, SS carabineers, Pulleys, fasteners, Metal, Plate, Rod, Threaded rod, Plywood, Glues, Paint
2350 Marketplace Dr.
585-424-1340
Shumway Marine
Bungie, Braided rope, Large Vol. Epoxy, Pulleys (Good but not cheap)
70 Pattenwood Dr.
585-342-3030
Thruway Hardwood & Lumber
Hardwood, birch plywood, MDF
FABRIC & SOFT GOODS
JoAnn Etc./Fabrics
Foam shapes, Sponge rubber, Plastic hemispheres, Crafts, Elastic, Velcro
Southtown Plaza
585-292-1160
Fabrics and Findings
Foam shapes, Sponge rubber, Elastic, Velcro
50 Anderson Ave
585-461-2820
Howard’s Fabric & Foam
Foam rubber of various materials and densities
519 E Ridge Rd
585-342-9720
HOBBY STORES
Dan’s Crafts
Small metal tubing, small plastic, electric motors, gears, Thin & thick CA (super glue), RC Model stuff
352 Empire Blvd
585-482-7850
Michael’s
Arts & Crafts
300 Hylan Dr
585-424-3340
Hobby House
RC model stuff; CA (Cyanoacrylate, i.e. super glue) thin, thick ,and dissolver
2378 Lyell Ave
585-429-6280
Craft Service
Leather, Feathers, Chair cane materials, Candle wax and other unusual stuff
337 University Ave
585-325-5547
METAL
Metal Supermarket
Very Small Vol.: Brass, Alum., Steel, Tube, Rod, Sheet, Perforated sheet metal, Diamond, Plate
95 Mt Read Blvd
585-235-5170
Rochester Steel and Surplus Outlet
1029 Lyle Ave
585-458-8100
White Wire Works
Small Vol.: Brass, Alum, Steel, Tube, Rod, Sheet, Perf, Diamond, Plate, wire rope (i.e. cable) Nicopress swages
766 S Clinton
585-271-1820
RIT Metals Studio
Small pieces of various metals
TOOLS & HARDWARE
ENCO
Shop tools, calipers, radius gauges, mail order, Low prices
800-873-3626
GRAPHIC OUTPUT
RIT Hub
Large format (60″x any length), Large volume printing, Laminating, Mounting, Comb binding
RIT at Crossroads
585-475-6353
Fastsigns
Large format, Large volume printing, Laminating, Mounting, Vinyl cut lettering/graphics
1425 Jefferson Rd
585-292-0670
RIT Media Center
Comb binding, etc.
RIT RM3601, Bldg. 7a
585-475-2673
ISL
Large format etc.
Room 3090 on the 3rd floor of the Frank Gannett Memorial Building (7b)
DPC
Large format etc.
Basement of James E. Booth Hall (7a)
RICK AUBURN
Plastic, Ren, Rod and Tube Stock
Where to find stuff and advice on just about anything
RIT Technician’s Shop Room
585-475-6505