Suppliers
This page is a listing of local and national suppliers that members have used to get various supplies for the lab and their own projects. An appearance on this list does not mean that rLab endorses that supplier, comments made about suppliers are the opinions of the commentors and rLab does not have any official position on any supplier.
| Company Name | Local/National | Postcode | URL | Good for supplying what? | Any rLab discount/contact? | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HobbyCraft | National (Chain) | RG1 3HS | https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/stores/reading | Wide variety of hobby and crafting materials (oddly enough.....) | No | ||
| The Range | National (Chain) | RG1 8AL | https://www.therange.co.uk/stores/reading/ | Customizable items | No | ||
| Ikea | National (Chain) | RG31 7SD | https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/stores/reading/ | Customizable items and stock materials | No | ||
| Berkshire Metals | Local | RG31 6HS | https://www.berkshire-metals.co.uk/ | Steel in all shapes and sizes | No | Large minimum order sizes, ask on mailing list to combine orders, will deliver to rLab but only if someone is present to sign for and pay for materials. Stever (talk) 14:45, 29 December 2020 (UTC) | |
| Heritage Abrasives | National (Delivers) | B7 4NE | https://www.heritageabrasives.co.uk/ | Sandpaper, abrasives belts, polishing materials | No | Wide variety of high-quality abrasives and polishing materials, high minimum order so ask on mailing list to combine orders, rLab's main supplier for sandpaper and abrasive belts. Stever (talk) 14:45, 29 December 2020 (UTC) | |
| Fastners,Fixings & Tools | National (Delivers) | MK41 0EP | https://www.fastenersfixingsandtools.co.uk/ | Nuts and Bolts | No | Very good value on nuts and bolts, but large minimum orders sizes. Stever (talk) 20:07, 1 January 2021 (UTC) | |
| Kitronik | National (Delivers) | NG8 4GP | https://www.kitronik.co.uk/ | Plastics and other laser-friendly materials | No | ||
| Mouser | National (Delivers) | HP12 4HJ | https://www.mouser.co.uk/ | Electronics tools and components | No | ||
| CPC | National (Delivers) | LS12 2QQ | https://cpc.farnell.com/ | Electronics tools and components | No | ||
| Zoro | National (Delivers) | https://www.zoro.co.uk/ | Large variety of tools and fasteners etc | No | Low minimum order threshold of £25 | ||
| MDP Supplies | National (Delivers) | CH62 3PT | https://www.mdpsupplies.co.uk/ | Vinyl cutting supplies | No | £120 minimum order to get free shipping Stever (talk) 17:49, 28 March 2022 (BST) | |
| Associated Power Tools (APT) | National (Delivers) | G52 4NQ | https://www.shop-apt.co.uk/ | Milling cutter and lathe tools | No | Good for medium-cost milling cutters Stever (talk) 17:49, 28 March 2022 (BST) |