Probable sponsors

[hackberry jake]

We use a lot of parts and supplies from various companies. I thought a post featuring some of the companies we use might get some attention and maybe they'll start sponsoring the forum...
My biggest ones are probably
Surplus Center, Sparkfun, Grainger, and Zoro Tools.

[21incher]

That sounds like a great idea. There are also many woodworking tool companies that members buy from all the time and review in the woodworking section.

[barbender]

I know Surplus Center gets a lot of free advertising on here, you see them mentioned often.

[beenthere]

If this is ok with boss Jeff, I have found McMaster Carr to be an excellent company to work with, and fast and reasonable on shipping.
Put an order in for some short threaded rod and lock nuts at noon (11:45 am to be exact) and the UPS truck drove in for delivery the following day at 12:10pm.
I've long been a customer of Surplus Center too.

[hackberry jake]

I too have used McMaster Carr and I was pleased with the results.

[WmFritz]

I too have used McMaster Carr and I was pleased with the results.

Great company... the last item I bought from them was a stick-on verticle scale for the mill.
Good thought, Jake.