My own take on the spirit of the MPCNC

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Appreciate the recommendations, guessing others do too.

Is there a wiki where people are contributing supplier recommendations? Or should the material/build docs contain something like…

Rail options

• $ EMT (cheap, probably good enough for starting-out, easily available at Lowes/ HomeDepot)
• $$ DOM Steel in the welding section, with light coat of paste wax.
• $$$$ DOM Stainless steel tube.
• ? Carbon fiber, other…

Metal Suppliers

Europe

• UK
  • https://www.rapidmetals.co.uk, see related post

North America

• Canada

  • www.MetalSupermarkets.ca
  • www.PrincessAuto.ca

• USA

  • Online and/or National (i.e. 3+ states)

    • www.HomeDepot.com
    • www.Lowes.com
    • www.MetalSupermarkets.com
      • Ignore online pricing, for best price, talk with your local MetalSupermarket franchisee and skip their online portal. See related post
      • Maker feedback: @Henslee, @winterminute
    • www.McMaster.com
    • www.OnlineMetals.com (CA,CT,GA,OH,TX,WA)
    • Rural King https://www.ruralking.com (many states)
    • Tractor Supply Co https://www.tractorsupply.com (many states)
    • https://www.summitracing.com/about/retail (OH,GA,NV,TX)
      • 1" 8’ .083 Steel wall @ https://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAF-ALL22129-8
    • www.speedymetals.com (IL,MI,WI)

  • Delaware

    • https://www.austenitex.com/shop_by_category/round-tubing-mill-304-0100

  • Minnesota

    • https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/

  • Ohio

    • Jegs

Oceania

• New Zealand
  • www.themetalcompany.co.nz, Long Lengths