# Materials and Services # 3D Printing ## Local Sources ## Online Sources ### Keene Village Plastics URL: [https://www.villageplastics.com/](https://www.villageplastics.com/) Small business in Euclid, Ohio. ### Matterhackers URL: [https://www.matterhackers.com/](https://www.matterhackers.com/) Printers, Filament, CNC, Lasers, and more. ### Polymaker URL: [https://us.polymaker.com/](https://us.polymaker.com/) Search around for a 15% off coupon before ordering ### Prusa Research URL: https://prusa3d.com/ (Notes) # Abrasives ## Local Sources ### Brown's Hill Sand URL: [https://brownshillsand.com/](https://brownshillsand.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXb2URT63TnxrU2Q9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXb2URT63TnxrU2Q9) (412) 854-7263 (Sandblasting media CHEAP) ## Online Sources ### Supergrit URL: [https://www.supergrit.com/](https://www.supergrit.com/) Gettysburg PA # Jewelry ## Tools, Equipment, Materials and Metals [https://www.hauserandmiller.com](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 [https://www.riogrande.com](https://www.riogrande.com) - 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. [https://www.contenti.com](https://www.contenti.com) - 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. [https://www.metalliferous.com](https://www.metalliferous.com) - 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. [http://www.ottofrei.com](http://www.ottofrei.com) - 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. [https://www.kingsleynorth.com](https://www.kingsleynorth.com) - 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](https://www.gaberandcompany.com) [Address](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/search?rlz%3D1CASMAE_enUS530US530%26q%3Dgaber%2Band%2Bcompany%2Baddress%26stick%3DH4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LWT9c3LEnLSS-vtNCSzU620s_JT04syczPgzOsElNSilKLiwFyko_OLgAAAA%26sa%3DX%26ved%3D0ahUKEwi88MbKysjNAhVFHh4KHYZODrsQ6BMIywEwDg&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1676742675152477&usg=AOvVaw0QeNoeewDUXqPatrH4K7Ru): 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/](https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/pittsburgh-west/) - Phone (412) 460-9040 Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/n9zx7Z4Bcfzdy23D6](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/](https://www.facebook.com/FieldcrestSteel/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/1gdMzPx3rfjbCB6M8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1gdMzPx3rfjbCB6M8) Sells steel shapes by the pound, cash. ### Glenshaw Steel Supply URL: [https://www.glenshawsteel.com/](https://www.glenshawsteel.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kWzaJMFD5GSA5bqt6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kWzaJMFD5GSA5bqt6) (Notes) ### Wallace Metals URL: [https://www.wallacemetals.com/](https://www.wallacemetals.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/sh79wmpmbFcLRcSk6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sh79wmpmbFcLRcSk6) (Notes) ## Local Services ### Mance Plating Co. URL: https://www.yellowpages.com/imperial-pa/mip/mance-plating-company-1234503 Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/iecksTKjAMaj3YQL8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iecksTKjAMaj3YQL8) Phone: (724) 695-0550 (Notes) ## Online Suppliers ### Midwest Steel Supply URL: [https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/store/index.php](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/](https://www.onlinemetals.com/) ## Tooling Suppliers ### Travers URL: [https://www.travers.com/](https://www.travers.com/) There is also a Travers catalog in the kitchen area, and one in the Tormach toolbox. ### McMaster Carr URL: [https://www.mcmaster.com/](https://www.mcmaster.com/) Notes: fast shipping. ### MSC Direct URL: [https://www.mscdirect.com/](https://www.mscdirect.com/) Notes: fast shipping. # Plastics ## Local Sources ### Laird Plastics URL: [https://lairdplastics.com/pittsburgh/](https://lairdplastics.com/pittsburgh/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/JJ2YgyCzbZG7TkCn8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JJ2YgyCzbZG7TkCn8) (Notes) ### Piedmont Plastics URL: [https://www.piedmontplastics.com/locations/pittsburgh/](https://www.piedmontplastics.com/locations/pittsburgh/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BLGgfYHr1jFGZYJA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BLGgfYHr1jFGZYJA) (Notes) ### Total Plastics URL: [https://www.totalplastics.com/contact-pittsburgh/](https://www.totalplastics.com/contact-pittsburgh/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BLGgfYHr1jFGZYJA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BLGgfYHr1jFGZYJA) (Notes) ## Online Sources ### Smokey Hill Designs URL: [https://smokeyhilldesigns.com](https://smokeyhilldesigns.com) (Notes) # PPE # Textiles ## Local Resources ### Decorator & Upholstery Supply URL: [https://decoratorsupplyinc.com/](https://decoratorsupplyinc.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/CQEDLsL24K5ft41e7](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/](https://www.firecrackerfabrics.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRWWeLrq3ZaYwJj48](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRWWeLrq3ZaYwJj48) (Notes) ### Loom URL: [https://www.loomshowroom.com/](https://www.loomshowroom.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jh4FoU7Ezwk4G1Uh7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jh4FoU7Ezwk4G1Uh7) (Notes) ### Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse URL: [https://pccr.org/](https://pccr.org/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZoeVKegeSKaW8jKe6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZoeVKegeSKaW8jKe6) Rotating stock, somewhat variable. Good for notions. ### Quilter's Corner URL: [https://quilterscorner-pa.com/](https://quilterscorner-pa.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bSWqgahm3vupZw7c9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bSWqgahm3vupZw7c9) (Notes) ## Online Resources [Fabric Mart](https://fabricmartfabrics.com/) - Located in PA; often carry designer deadstock; sales rotate daily # Wood / Woodworking # Lumber (Hardwood, Softwood) ## Local Resources Map of source: [https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1ebGqEFjUO\_HxITq7C18zuVl\_93BiZKGw](https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1ebGqEFjUO_HxITq7C18zuVl_93BiZKGw) (h/t Sarah Stock!) ### Allegheny Millwork and Lumber URL: [https://alleghenymillworklumber.com/](https://alleghenymillworklumber.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/EXXseAhRW39DJSHx6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EXXseAhRW39DJSHx6) (Notes) ### Brookside Lumber URL: [https://www.brooksidelumber.com/](https://www.brooksidelumber.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/g1jDnU7XUqEnsUQr6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/g1jDnU7XUqEnsUQr6) (Notes) ### Distributor Service Inc. URL: [https://distributorserviceinc.com/product-category/dsi-product-catalog/?swoof=1&product\_cat=3-hardwood-lumber&paged=1&really\_curr\_tax=703-product\_cat](https://distributorserviceinc.com/product-category/dsi-product-catalog/?swoof=1&product_cat=3-hardwood-lumber&paged=1&really_curr_tax=703-product_cat) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GsxkaEXbB3b1fR6Y9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GsxkaEXbB3b1fR6Y9) (Notes) ### Forest2Home URL: [https://www.forest2home.com/](https://www.forest2home.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/PitWsxFxvDBQgh2M6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PitWsxFxvDBQgh2M6) Great place for domestic hardwood (they also have a huge selection of cutoffs). ### George M Hall Co URL: [https://gmhalllumber.com/](https://gmhalllumber.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/DMhX1pDkjXdpn7B28](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DMhX1pDkjXdpn7B28) (Notes) ### Jones Sawmill URL: [http://www.jonessawmill.com/](http://www.jonessawmill.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ShuvBvZkoB6ouDg7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ShuvBvZkoB6ouDg7) Call ahead before visiting: 724-352-3825 ### Keim Lumber (Home Center) URL: [https://www.keimcompany.com/](https://www.keimcompany.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aU6rST15HWqxVy1Q8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aU6rST15HWqxVy1Q8) (Notes) ### Mars Lumber URL: [http://marslumber.com](http://marslumber.com) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oB4YEfVoPS7Tofz9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oB4YEfVoPS7Tofz9) (Notes) ### Pawlosky Lumber URL: [https://www.facebook.com/SAWMILLPA/](https://www.facebook.com/SAWMILLPA/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jtuQsDWi7baWnjS38](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jtuQsDWi7baWnjS38) (Notes) ### Paul Lumber and Supply: URL: [https://www.facebook.com/paullumbercompany/](https://www.facebook.com/paullumbercompany/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/u5kbEJd1aciPZa2M6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/u5kbEJd1aciPZa2M6) (Notes) ### Rockler URL: [https://www.rockler.com/](https://www.rockler.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2azxurzpqaeSZ5hm7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2azxurzpqaeSZ5hm7) Can be spendy. ### Urban Tree URL: [https://pittsburghurbantree.com/](https://pittsburghurbantree.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ld4uuANdi68R7frY8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ld4uuANdi68R7frY8) Live edge slabs from local trees and some leftover scrap pieces from their projects. ### Woodcraft URL: [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store/pittsburgh](https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store/pittsburgh) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/7uwaYc7N42BcAha49](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7uwaYc7N42BcAha49) Can be spendy. ## Online Sources ### Ocooch Hardwoods URL: [https://ocoochhardwoods.com/](https://ocoochhardwoods.com/) (Notes) # Plywood ## Local Sources ### Allegheny Plywood- Protohaven Commercial Account URL: [https://www.alleghenyplywood.com/](https://www.alleghenyplywood.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/9pTdj6KuzDZy9CPm9](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 () and Camden () to place your order, or for any questions. ### DSI URL: [https://www.distributorserviceinc.com/](https://www.distributorserviceinc.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UYDf6rBSF66WjSVg6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UYDf6rBSF66WjSVg6) ## Mail Order Sources ### Keim Lumber (Home Center) URL: [https://www.keimcompany.com/](https://www.keimcompany.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aU6rST15HWqxVy1Q8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aU6rST15HWqxVy1Q8) Phone: [(330) 893-2251](tel:330-893-2251) ### Ocooch Hardwoods URL: [https://ocoochhardwoods.com/](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 URL: [https://www.rockler.com/](https://www.rockler.com/) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2azxurzpqaeSZ5hm7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2azxurzpqaeSZ5hm7) Can be spendy. ### Woodcraft URL: [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store/pittsburgh](https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store/pittsburgh) Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/7uwaYc7N42BcAha49](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7uwaYc7N42BcAha49) Can be spendy. ## Online Resources ### Taylor Toolworks URL: [https://taytools.com/](https://taytools.com/) # Veneers ## Mail Order Sources ### Goby Walnut URL: https://gobywalnut.com/collections/veneer-sheet-goods ### Veneer Supplies URL: [https://www.veneersupplies.com/](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: - [MAE technical advisory](https://www.maeadvisory.com/) - [Trico welding](https://www.tricoweldingco.com/) - [Reuss industries](https://reussindustries.com/) - [Hutchinson and Gunter](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bCBrFUMBZ3RXrSSw5) - [Conturo Prototyping](https://www.conturo.com/) Additionally these are "outsourcing" options for cheap and reasonably quick turnaround: - [Xometry](https://www.xometry.com/) - [SendCutSend](https://sendcutsend.com/) There's also Metals Supermarkets; we have a [partnership with one of their locations](https://wiki.protohaven.org/books/materials-and-services/page/metals "Metals"). They also have in-house manufacturing, including: - Saw Cutting - Shearing - Hole Punching & Drilling - Flame Cutting - Box & Pan Brake Sheet Metal Bending