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4.140/MAS863 "fab lab inventory"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1U-jcBWOJEjBT5A0N84IUubtcHKMEMtndQPLCkZCkVsU/pub?single=true&gid=0&output=htmllist of suggested machines/materials for official fab labsmaintained by CBAwill be taken down relatively soon - I'll save a copy for future reference and update the link here
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Building 3 shop shipping address:name (yours or ours are fine) - MIT Architecture 32 Vassar st. 3-412 Cambridge MA 02139your billing address will be different
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recommended vendorsproscons
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McMastermcmaster.comships to MIT next day in most cases (charges ground shipping)sometimes overpriced
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Graingergrainger.comships to MIT next day in most cases (charges ground shipping)sometimes overpriced
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Harbor Freightharborfreight.comknown for low prices - avoid tools with motors and expect lower quality wherever a corner can be cutshipping times vary wildly, especially when a part is ordered in high quantity
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Blickblick.comart supplies at reasonable costs - has storefront in Central Sq. shipped quicker than expectedunclear
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Ulineuline.comcheap, decent quality cardboard/chip board sheets and shipping boxes makes questionable political donations
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Amazonamazon.comsometimes very fast, has everythingis amazon
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pin vise kit (pen drill, hand tool with drill bitsl)https://www.amazon.com/Pin-Vise-Precision-Jewelry-0-6-3-0mm/dp/B07FJ6VD2P12.99amazonwe have extras of these in 3-410 from fall - please ask
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1/4" glue gun & stickshttps://www.amazon.com/Ad-Tech-Mini-Hi-Temp-Combo-White/dp/B01FIJPPN4/ref=sxts_b2b_sx_fused_tr?cv_ct_cx=mini+glue+gun&dchild=1&keywords=mini+glue+gun&pd_rd_i=B01FIJPPN4&pd_rd_r=0178ffd1-01ed-4063-8757-3fcac98fa62e&pd_rd_w=dl0d9&pd_rd_wg=eEdB2&pf_rd_p=cb9c784c-9890-47d9-bd1d-801db489f12f&pf_rd_r=C80G0AD5XCJE3059ZJK7&qid=1596300689&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-3-68c6cf6f-46ae-43b4-b30b-67ab7ec9d988&qty=100&psc=1&selectObb=b2bNew10.38amazonwe may have at least 25 extras of these - please ask
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sewing kithttps://www.amazon.com/Craftsters-Sewing-Survival-Emergency-Accessories/dp/B00CQR6C3O/ref=sr_1_34?dchild=1&keywords=sewing+kit&qid=1611866799&sr=8-34$11.97amazon
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snap off utility knifehttps://www.amazon.com/CavanyHome-Self-Loading-Blades-Utility-Knife/dp/B08DHRJ952/ref=sr_1_23?crid=1LQOAOJEAA1R6&dchild=1&keywords=utility+knife+snap+off&qid=1611868816&sprefix=utility+knife%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-23#customerReviews$3.99amazon
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digital calipershttps://www.amazon.com/Digital-Caliper-Electronic-Large-Screen/dp/B07DFFYCXS?ref_=Oct_s9_apbd_obs_hd_bw_b2hbgbL&pf_rd_r=E8VGFAGQFTQZWXRSWAXT&pf_rd_p=2eeb9e2c-2ee6-56ea-988d-77d3920a32d9&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=BROWSE&pf_rd_i=2476630011&th=19.99amazon
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aluminum miter boxhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CM12TLT/?coliid=I3GR9OZLEJEEPL&colid=20W05OU0O7PVK&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it$11.98amazonpairs with zona saw
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architectural scale rulerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5Q6835/?coliid=I14KGBWAI6TQFE&colid=20W05OU0O7PVK&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it$9.99amazon
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mini file sethttps://www.amazon.com/Hardened-Strength-Warding-Triangular-Half-Round/dp/B07WDCBJ1G/ref=sxin_9_ac_d_rm?ac_md=1-1-bWV0YWwgZmlsZXMgZm9yIG1ldGFsd29yaw%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cx=metal%2Bfiles&dchild=1&keywords=metal%2Bfiles&pd_rd_i=B07WDCBJ1G&pd_rd_r=77a3a007-b15a-4979-94c8-304047dc0226&pd_rd_w=VPuXE&pd_rd_wg=M71MI&pf_rd_p=e8fe1770-368d-4f3a-9196-c44d9c45be8c&pf_rd_r=YFWKXAZ7KQF5JTAM28T0&qid=1611869653&sr=1-2-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&th=1$7.99amazon
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Zona mini sawhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BRESQY/?coliid=IAOXHQDK2WMDU&colid=20W05OU0O7PVK&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it$11.88amazonpairs with mini aluminum miter box
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mm/in tape measurehttps://www.amazon.com/VANQUISH-4035-Heavy-Duty-25mm-Measure/dp/B01M00OO5D/ref=sr_1_98?dchild=1&keywords=tape%2Bmeasure&qid=1611870025&s=hi&sr=1-98&th=1$4.98amazon
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cork-backed 18" rulerhttps://www.amazon.com/Westcott-10417-Stainless-Steel-Office/dp/B00PV1FD1E/ref=sr_1_3?crid=12L0Y8NYJXMUE&dchild=1&keywords=cork-backed+ruler%2C+18&qid=1611870189&sprefix=cork-backed+ruler%2Ctools%2C153&sr=8-310.77 or 6.41 for 10+amazon
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cutting mat 18x24"https://www.dickblick.com/items/57559-2509/15.01Blick
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cutting mat 24x36https://www.dickblick.com/items/57539-2436/28.66Blickshipping this size may be an issue
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Blick Chopperhttps://www.dickblick.com/products/plastruct-the-chopper-cutting-tool/$42.95Blick
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tape measure (mm&in)https://www.grainger.com/product/WESTWARD-16-ft-Steel-SAE-Metric-Tape-24Z0913.96grainger
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cork-backed 18" rulerhttps://www.grainger.com/product/WESTCOTT-Ruler-41N637?5.1grainger
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scissorshttps://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Scissors-2WFX2?2.8graingerthese are decent - cheap scissors sometimes don't really work
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xacto type knifehttps://www.grainger.com/product/GENERAL-Hobby-Knife-3ZH07?2.27grainger
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5pk xacto blade refillshttps://www.grainger.com/product/GENERAL-Knife-Blade-3ZH10?1.97grainger
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carpenter's pencilshttps://www.grainger.com/product/STANLEY-Carpenter-Pencil-24A376?0.47grainger
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safety glasseshttps://www.grainger.com/product/CONDOR-Condor-Visitor-Uncoated-Safety-4VCL9?findingMethod=orderHistorysupplied by shop/EHSgrainger
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earplugshttps://www.grainger.com/product/HONEYWELL-HOWARD-LEIGHT-Bell-Ear-Plugs-5FV14?findingMethod=orderHistorysupplied by shop/EHSgrainger
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6" steel rulerhttps://www.grainger.com/product/WESTWARD-Rule-4KU96?7grainger
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corrugatedhttps://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Corrugated-Pads-55VJ99between .79-1.22graingerbulk discounts (not sure of quality)
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.5" masking tapehttps://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Masking-Tape-20PJ07$2.02grainger.004"
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pliers sethttps://www.harborfreight.com/pliers-set-6-pc-64729.html11.99harbor freightsuper cheap, but cutting edges need filing (not really sharp, huge burrs)
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screwdriver 6 in 1https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-1-aluminum-professional-screwdriver-set-66586.html5.97harbor freight
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combo squarehttps://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-heavy-duty-combination-square-69361.html7.99harbor freight
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8x12 in. carpenter's squarehttps://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-x-12-in-carpenters-square-69363.html3.99harbor freight
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digital calipershttps://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-composite-digital-caliper-63586.html9.99harbor freight
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bevel gaugehttps://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-t-bevel-69367.html3.49harbor freight
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utility knifehttps://www.harborfreight.com/snap-blade-utility-knife-97068.html1.99harbor freight
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utility knife blade refillshttps://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-10-18mm-replacement-snap-blades-98232.html1.49harbor freight
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10" pull sawhttps://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-flush-cut-pull-saw-94722.html7.99harbor freight
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1/4" glue sticks 50 packhttps://www.harborfreight.com/50-piece-multitemp-mini-glue-sticks-68329.html4.99harbor freight
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mini pliers set (electronics scale)https://www.harborfreight.com/precision-pliers-set-6-pc-63813.html7.99harbor freight
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cordless driver sethttps://www.lowes.com/pd/bosch-2-tool-12-volt-max-power-tool-combo-kit-with-soft-case-charger-included-and-2-batteries-included/4736769?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-google-_-lia-_-129-_-cordlessdrillsandcombokits-_-4736769-_-0&store_code=2752&placeholder=null&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7X4BRA4EiwAUXjbtx2-vjqVV3k5kAnk1cKueTPhduqiCdQEKr1GPeE1YtqfFAMaxj1qvRoC7XkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds99Lowe'sbest price I could find
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screwdriver 6 in 1https://www.mcmaster.com/6127A38/6.22mcmaster
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mechanical pencilhttps://www.mcmaster.com/8656T455/1.46mcmaster
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.9mm lead refillhttps://www.mcmaster.com/8656T544/1.37mcmaster
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.5" masking tapehttps://www.mcmaster.com/76275A11/$1.12mcmaster
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8 oz hammerhttps://www.weselltools.com/8-oz-claw-hammer-22.99weselltools
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18" cork-backed rulerhttps://www.mcmaster.com/1943A33/$6.66mcmaster
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chipboard (bulk pricing)https://www.packagingsupplies.com/collections/chipboard-sheetsvariouspackagingsupplies.combulk pricing
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chipboard - bulk pricing, also 100% recycled chipboardhttps://www.matboardplus.com/gray-chipboard-medium-weight-04/variousmatboardplus.combulk pricing, also option for 100% recycled chipboard
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chipboardhttps://www.packagingprice.com/26-x-38-large-chipboard-pads.html0.51packagingprice
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chipboard 11x17, .05"https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-21526/Corrugated-Pads/11-x-17-Chipboard-Pads-050-thick?keywords=S-21526$59 for case of 230Uline
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chipboard, 12x18, .03"https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-22610/Corrugated-Pads/12-x-18-Chipboard-Pads-030-thick?keywords=S-22610$58 for case of 310Uline
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gypsum-based plasterplaster.comvariousplaster.com (used to be US gypsum)decent prices
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Rockite, 50 lb bucker (5 gal volume)https://www.grainger.com/product/6Z175?ef_id=CjwKCAjwuvmHBhAxEiwAWAYj-CmCWe-hvBXH2SKiiMxDtnqAzyTKbDcT-Bn7kbC68tGZaqaeBYwz4xoC_kgQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!264922886793!!!g!436738053787!&gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2293:99F1R6:20501231&gclid=CjwKCAjwuvmHBhAxEiwAWAYj-CmCWe-hvBXH2SKiiMxDtnqAzyTKbDcT-Bn7kbC68tGZaqaeBYwz4xoC_kgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds$93Graingernot cheap, but Grainger ships to MIT very quickly
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shipping box 18x12x6https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-19772/Heavy-Duty-Boxes/18-x-12-x-6-275-lb-Double-Wall-Corrugated-Boxes2.17Uline
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shipping box (20x14x6)https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-22123/Heavy-Duty-Boxes/20-x-14-x-6-275-lb-Double-Wall-Corrugated-Boxes2.79Uline2.79 order quantity 90
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other boxes (NOT heavy duty)https://www.uline.com/BL_403/Flat-BoxesvariousUlinemore size options in light-duty boxes
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