Materials and Services
Places members have found useful for materials and tools.
3D Printing
Local Sources
Online Sources
Keene Village Plastics
URL: https://www.villageplastics.com/
Small business in Euclid, Ohio.
Matterhackers
URL: https://www.matterhackers.com/
Printers, Filament, CNC, Lasers, and more.
Polymaker
URL: https://us.polymaker.com/
Search around for a 15% off coupon before ordering
Prusa Research
URL: https://prusa3d.com/
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Abrasives
Local Sources
Brown's Hill Sand
URL: https://brownshillsand.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXb2URT63TnxrU2Q9
(412) 854-7263 (Sandblasting media CHEAP)
Online Sources
Supergrit
URL: https://www.supergrit.com/
Gettysburg PA
Jewelry
Tools, Equipment, Materials and Metals
https://www.hauserandmiller.com
- Silver and precious metals, very high quality and may be more expensive yet when you need quality or specialized sizes of metals wire, sheet, tubes and more this is the place to go.
- They are also where I sell my precious metal scrap and they offer great service and percentages of value.
- Ordering is by phone
- You can order almost anything from Rio Grande, metals, tools, findings, display needs, packaging and much much more.
- I buy my base metals (copper, brass, etc.) from them even though the price may be a tiny bit higher because they package it so well that I can use all of it.
- Other suppliers have sent me bent and scratched metals.
- You can buy silver and precious metals too, the selection and quality may not be as great as Hauser and Miller.
- Rio is great at technical support and will help you with any problems or questions about what you purchase from them and are good about replacing items that are defective.
- They have a very good selection of tools and accessories and tend to be lower in price.
- I really like them and have used them often.
- I buy the patterned brass strips from them and they have an assortment of odds and ends in base metals including chains that are fun and useful.
- I don't recommend them for sheet metal, they package it very poorly.
- Their shipping is not very fast.
- They have a fine line of high end and general jewelers tools.
- They also carry specialty tools and hammers that may not be available elsewhere.
- I have ordered a lot of supplies, furniture and tools from Kingsley North and had a good experience with them.
- I find that they change their offerings often so sometimes they don't carry something that I purchased from them previously.
https://www.gaberandcompany.com
Address: 104 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 539-0400
- Great for when you are desperate for a tools, some metals, packaging and display supplies. They are in the West End.
- Their prices are higher but you can have it the same day, you pick it up and don't have to pay shipping costs.
- You will need to open an account with them and give them your sales tax certificate to keep on file.
Metals
Protohaven Partners
Metals Supermarkets Pittsburgh (West)- Protohaven Partner
URL: https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/pittsburgh-west/ - Phone (412) 460-9040
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n9zx7Z4Bcfzdy23D6
Metal Supermarkets are independently owned franchises. Our agreement is with the Metal Supermarkets Pittsburgh West.
Metal Supermarkets caters to the needs of small-quantity buyers. Whereas typical metal service centers are geared toward high-volume operations, Metals Supermarkets differentiates itself with knowledgeable service representatives and top-tier customer service. The Metal Supermarkets team will take time to understand your needs, answer your questions and make sure you get just the right product for your project.
For orders, contact them directly by phone and be sure to let them know you are a Protohaven Member.
I’m excited to be a part of the Protohaven mission of engaging people in the process of making things to enrich individual lives, build thriving communities, promote entrepreneurship, and contribute to a vibrant, sustainable society by providing convenient access for Protohaven members small quantity metal needs.
– Rich Russell, Metals Supermarket Pittsburgh (West)
Local Suppliers
Fieldcrest Steel Corp.
URL: https://www.facebook.com/FieldcrestSteel/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1gdMzPx3rfjbCB6M8
Sells steel shapes by the pound, cash.
Glenshaw Steel Supply
URL: https://www.glenshawsteel.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kWzaJMFD5GSA5bqt6
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Wallace Metals
URL: https://www.wallacemetals.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sh79wmpmbFcLRcSk6
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Local Services
Mance Plating Co.
URL: https://www.yellowpages.com/imperial-pa/mip/mance-plating-company-1234503
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iecksTKjAMaj3YQL8
Phone: (724) 695-0550
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Online Suppliers
Midwest Steel Supply
URL: https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/store/index.php
Midwest Steel Supply is a good resource for Steel, Aluminum and other materials. They will cut to size for a minimal fee. They can take up to a week to get items in the mail.
Onlinemetals.com
URL: https://www.onlinemetals.com/
Tooling Suppliers
Travers
There is also a Travers catalog in the kitchen area, and one in the Tormach toolbox.
McMaster Carr
URL: https://www.mcmaster.com/
Notes: fast shipping.
MSC Direct
URL: https://www.mscdirect.com/
Notes: fast shipping.
Plastics
Local Sources
Laird Plastics
URL: https://lairdplastics.com/pittsburgh/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JJ2YgyCzbZG7TkCn8
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Piedmont Plastics
URL: https://www.piedmontplastics.com/locations/pittsburgh/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BLGgfYHr1jFGZYJA
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Total Plastics
URL: https://www.totalplastics.com/contact-pittsburgh/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BLGgfYHr1jFGZYJA
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Online Sources
Smokey Hill Designs
URL: https://smokeyhilldesigns.com
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PPE
Textiles
Local Resources
Decorator & Upholstery Supply
URL: https://decoratorsupplyinc.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CQEDLsL24K5ft41e7
They sell to the public, but they are mainly a workshop. Call ahead ((412) 561-3770) and make sure they're expecting you.
Firecracker Fabrics
URL: https://www.firecrackerfabrics.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRWWeLrq3ZaYwJj48
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Loom
URL: https://www.loomshowroom.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jh4FoU7Ezwk4G1Uh7
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Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
URL: https://pccr.org/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZoeVKegeSKaW8jKe6
Rotating stock, somewhat variable. Good for notions.
Quilter's Corner
URL: https://quilterscorner-pa.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bSWqgahm3vupZw7c9
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Online Resources
Fabric Mart - Located in PA; often carry designer deadstock; sales rotate daily
Wood / Woodworking
Local sourcing map: https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1ebGqEFjUO_HxITq7C18zuVl_93BiZKGw
Lumber (Hardwood, Softwood)
Local Resources
Allegheny Millwork and Lumber
URL: https://alleghenymillworklumber.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EXXseAhRW39DJSHx6
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Lezzer Lumber (formerly Brookside Lumber)
URL: https://www.lezzerlumber.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g1jDnU7XUqEnsUQr6
Acquired in Dec 2025. Not sure if the quality has changed.
Hood Distribution (formerly Distributor Service Inc.)
URL: https://hooddistribution.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GsxkaEXbB3b1fR6Y9
Acquired in 2023, but rebranded in Feb 2026.
~~Forest2Home~~
Permanently closed in Jan 2026.
George M Hall Co
URL: https://gmhalllumber.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DMhX1pDkjXdpn7B28
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Jones Sawmill
URL: http://www.jonessawmill.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ShuvBvZkoB6ouDg7
Call ahead before visiting: 724-352-3825
Keim Lumber (Home Center)
URL: https://www.keimcompany.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aU6rST15HWqxVy1Q8
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Mars Lumber
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oB4YEfVoPS7Tofz9
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Pawlosky Lumber
URL: https://www.facebook.com/SAWMILLPA/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jtuQsDWi7baWnjS38
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Paul Lumber and Supply:
URL: https://www.facebook.com/paullumbercompany/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u5kbEJd1aciPZa2M6
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Rockler
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2azxurzpqaeSZ5hm7
Can be spendy.
Urban Tree
URL: https://pittsburghurbantree.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ld4uuANdi68R7frY8
Live edge slabs from local trees and some leftover scrap pieces from their projects.
~~Woodcraft of Pittsburgh~~
URL: https://www.woodcraft.com/
Permanently closed in Dec 2025. Online ordering still available. The next closest location is Woodcraft of Cleveland.
Can be spendy.
Online Sources
Ocooch Hardwoods
URL: https://ocoochhardwoods.com/
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Plywood
Local Sources
Allegheny Plywood- Protohaven Commercial Account
URL: https://www.alleghenyplywood.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9pTdj6KuzDZy9CPm9
We have opened a Protohaven commercial account with Allegheny Plywood and will be placing aggregated orders. Please reach out to Sam (sam@protohaven.org) and Camden (camden@protohaven.org) to place your order, or for any questions.
Hood Distribution (formerly DSI)
URL: https://hooddistribution.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UYDf6rBSF66WjSVg6
Acquired in 2023, then renamed in Feb 2026.
George M Hall Co
URL: https://gmhalllumber.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DMhX1pDkjXdpn7B28
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Mail Order Sources
Keim Lumber (Home Center)
URL: https://www.keimcompany.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aU6rST15HWqxVy1Q8
Phone: (330) 893-2251
Ocooch Hardwoods
URL: https://ocoochhardwoods.com/
Ocooch Hardwoods ships out of Wisconsin. Takes about a week to ship direct to PH. Great product and a family owned business.
Woodworking Tools
Local Resources
Rockler
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2azxurzpqaeSZ5hm7
Can be spendy.
~~Woodcraft of Pittsburgh~~
URL: https://www.woodcraft.com/
Closed in Dec 2025. Online ordering is still available. The closest location is now Woodcraft of Cleveland.
Can be spendy.
Online Resources
Taylor Toolworks
Veneers
Mail Order Sources
Goby Walnut
URL: https://gobywalnut.com/collections/veneer-sheet-goods
Veneer Supplies
URL: https://www.veneersupplies.com/
Manufacturing
We don't have any partnerships or sponsorships for the following companies, but they are some local places that members have recommended:
Additionally these are "outsourcing" options for cheap and reasonably quick turnaround:
There's also Metals Supermarkets; we have a partnership with one of their locations. They also have in-house manufacturing, including:
- Saw Cutting
- Shearing
- Hole Punching & Drilling
- Flame Cutting
- Box & Pan Brake Sheet Metal Bending