Vendor List
Kim Sherman's Vendor List of Model Making Resources
(E-mail Kim Sherman with suggestions or new info at think@rochester.rr.com
| Company | Material/Service ( ? = A good source in various categories) | Website | Phone | Address |
| PLASTIC | ||||
| Curbell Plastics | Renboard, Plastics, Adhesives ($100 minimum) | 585-681-2100 | 3250 Union Road | |
| GE Polymershapes | Plastics, Adhesives ($50 minimum) | 585-254-5800 | 195 La Grange Ave | |
| Laird Plastic | (Laurie) Plastic, Foam, Acrylic, Styrene, polycarbonate ($50 minimum) | 585-254-8110 | 1640 Emerson St. | |
| PROTOTYPING | ||||
| Model Tech | (Rob Kendall)CNC machining. Reasonable prices. | 585-943-0536 | 57 Hazel Bark Run | |
| Pierce Design | (Tom Pierce) 3D Printing | 585-467-1762 | Pierce Design | |
| RIT | (Bill Leonard) Stereolithography | 585-475-4815 | RIT 1329 CAST Bldg | |
| Paint Masters | Custom paint in spray cans, Primer, Safety glasses, Earplugs, Respirators, Bondo | 585-475-1200 | 3327 Brigh.-Hen.TL Rd | |
| HARDWARE & MATERIAL | ||||
| McMaster Carr | ?Just about ANYTHING mechanical, Incredible web site. Ships 1-2 days | www.mcmaster.com | 732-329-3200 | |
| Woodcraft | Woodworking tools, exotic woods | 585-292-9690 | 1100 Jefferson | |
| Pittsford Lumber | Quality wood, Cabinet hardware | 585-586-1877 | 50 State St Pittsford | |
| Lyell Hardware | ?Fasteners: Nuts, Bolts, Screws, All sizes and Materials; Tools. A real hardware store. | 585-429-6720 | 2232 Lyell Ave | |
| Fastenal | Fasteners: Nuts, Bolts, Screws, All sizes and Materials; Tools | 585-424-2860 | 2856 West Henrietta Rd. | |
| Glenwood Sales | Used electrical components: switches,etc, www.sales@glenwoodsales.com | 585-328-1600 | 594 Hague | |
| Radio Shack | New electrical components: switches, small fans, very bright LED's | 585-424-5235 | Market Place Mall | |
| PIC | Mechanical motion: Gears, Pulley, Belts, Slides, clutches, bearings | www.pic-design.com | 800-243-6125 | |
| Potter Assoc. | Special O-rings, Rubber, Seals | 585-288-2850 | Browncroft Blvd. | |
| Home Depot | ?General hardware, fasteners, Metal, Plate, Rod, Threaded rod, Plywood, Glues, Paint, | 585-427-0390 | 770 Jefferson | |
| Lowes | ?General hardware, SS carabineers, Pulleys, fasteners, Metal, Plate, Rod, Threaded rod, Plywood, Glues, Paint, | 585-424-1340 | 2350 Marketplace Dr | |
| Chase-Pitken | General hardware, fasteners, Metal, plate, rod, threaded rod | 585-424-7080 | 650 Hylan Drive | |
| Shumway Marine | Bungie, Braided rope, Large Vol. Epoxy, Pulleys (Good but not cheap) | 585-342-3030 | 70 Pattenwood Dr | |
| Thruway Hardwood&Lumber | Hardwood, birch plywood, MDF | www.thruway hardwood.com | ||
| FABRIC & SOFT GOODS | ||||
| JoAnn Etc./Fabrics | ?Foam shapes, Sponge rubber, Plastic hemispheres, Crafts, Elastic, Velcro, | 585-292-1160 | Southtown Plaza | |
| Fabrics and Findings | Foam shapes, Sponge rubber, Elastic, Velcro | 585-461-2820 | 50 Anderson Ave | |
| Howard's Fabric & Foam | Foam rubber of various materials and densities | 585-342-9720 | 519 E Ridge Rd | |
| HOBBY STORES | ||||
| Dan's Crafts | ?Small metal tubing, small plastic, electric motors, gears, Thin&thick CA(super glue), RC Model stuff | 585-482-7850 | 352 Empire Blvd | |
| Michael's | Arts & Crafts | 585-424-3340 | 300 Hylan Dr | |
| Hobby House | RC model stuff; CA (Cyanoacrylate, i.e. super glue) thin, thick ,and dissolver, | 585-429-6280 | 2378 Lyell Ave | |
| Craft Service | Leather, Feathers, Chair cane materials, Candle wax and other unusual stuff | 585-325-5547 | 337 University Ave | |
| METAL | ||||
| Metal Supermarket | Very Small Vol.: Brass,Alum,Steel,Tube,Rod,Sheet,Perforated sheet metal,Diamond,Plate | 585-235-5170 | 95 Mt Read Blvd | |
Rochester Steel and surplus outlet |
585-458-8100 | 1029 Lyle Ave |
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| White Wire Works | Small Vol.: Brass, Alum, Steel, Tube, Rod, Sheet, Perf, Diamond, Plate, wire rope(i.e. cable) Nicopress swages | 585-271-1820 | 766 S Clinton | |
| RIT Metals Studio | Small pieces of various metals | |||
| Anodizing - there are a couple of places in town (Not sure of the best place to recommend yet. Suggestions?) | ||||
| TOOLS & HARDWARE | ||||
| ENCO ? | Shop tools, calipers, radius gauges, mail order, Low prices | www.use-enco.com | 800-873-3626 | |
| GRAPHIC OUTPUT | ||||
| RIT Hub | Large format (60"x any length), Large volume printing, Laminating, Mounting, Comb binding | 585-475-6353 | RIT at Crossroads | |
| Fastsigns | Large format, Large volume printing, Laminating, Mounting, Vinyl cut lettering/graphics | 585-292-0670 | 1425 Jefferson Rd | |
| RIT Media Center | Comb binding,etc | 585-475-2673 | RIT rm3601, bldg 7a | |
| ISM | Large format etc. | RIT rm A101, bldg 7b | ||
| RICK AUBURN | Plastic, Ren, Rod and Tube Stock, Where to find stuff, and Advise on just about anything | 585-475-6505 | RIT in small crowded room | |