Modding Hardware and Software suppliers

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will do :mrgreen:
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I buy my diamond plate from my local car modding supplier. So you can always try that. You guys got Autostyle motorsport over there, so maybe give them a call? You will be surprised at the stuff you can pick up there; steel braided hosing, LED toggle switches, wire mesh sheets, hose covers, etc. 8)
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cypher wrote:I buy my diamond plate from my local car modding supplier. So you can always try that. You guys got Autostyle motorsport over there, so maybe give them a call? You will be surprised at the stuff you can pick up there; steel braided hosing, LED toggle switches, wire mesh sheets, hose covers, etc. 8)
so u know if they have aluminum daimond plate
i dont know if i will get from them cuz last time i went and asked for an led they said r70 for one
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Some useful local sitres with possible modding hardware:

http://www.pqsound.co.za(sound site, with lots of use ful bits and pieces)

http://www.pro-tecc.co.za (Newly launched electronics site, with just about every electronics compoent under the sun avalible, and with some searching a bunch of usefull stuff like heat shrink :P, Site is still under construction and pics are comming soon....)

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i found a place that can do stuff similar to modders mesh
meshcape
they are in Durban, Edenvale, cape town and Port Elizabeth
http://www.meshcape.co.za
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djwez wrote:i found a place that can do stuff similar to modders mesh
meshcape
they are in Durban, Edenvale, cape town and Port Elizabeth
http://www.meshcape.co.za
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Have you guys seen the first page of this thread? Meshcape is already in there, weird hey... :wink: :twisted: :mrgreen:
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Hey guys

Looking for a reasonably sized router to do some wood work with :) Anyone know what the pricing is like, and where I can get?

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I like that deal. I think I should get one of those!!!
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*sigh* anyone know a tool supplier in strydom park? Google is failing me. Next is the yellow pages. :(
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Woot, i went to the most incredible tool shop today. And they have good quality tools too.

Tool shop
Skyview retail park
CR Swart drive
Strijdom Park
Randburg

011 792 4185
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Thats where I buy ALL my hand tools from. That is one of the best tool shops anywhere.
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Samaya wrote:Thats where I buy ALL my hand tools from. That is one of the best tool shops anywhere.
And it was packed with People :)

I'm just a little disappointed in their dremel stock. :?

But everything else was good quality and reasonable prices :)
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naughty,


HI Naughty

COuld u possibly tell me the approx. costs in doing laser cutting @ laser jucntions
Like cutting a window and fan holes
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Have you tried PM'ing Naughty?
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Hey guys found this site and didnt see it listed in this section. Really think its a pretty cool site with loads of awesome stuff you can use for modding. Take a gander... http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/index.php hope it helps :D
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Thanks I'll put it in the list
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found a place for the Durban modders as far as electronics is concerned... didnt want to search though all 12 pages of this so excuse me if its already been mentioned...

A1 Radio's
525 Umgeni road.
Durban

dont have the phone number with me but will post it tomorrow...
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Found this somewhere online.

http://www.crystalfontz.com/index.html

They make and sell VFD's. Prices look ok, going on what i remember, the VFD's cyberdyne used to import cost upwards of 500 bucks 5 years back. :)
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They are definitely going into my list!
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seems to be missing from the list: http://za.rs-online.com/web/

:)
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Samaya wrote:Free laser cutting anyone?
AMTS FabLab: Innovation Hub
Naas Zaayman - Lab Manager
Phone: 012 844 0325
Fax: 012-844-0326
Cell: 082-925-6466
Email: info@fablab.co.za
Just thought I'd update you guys. Fablab is now closed. They moved to the CSIR earlier this year, but have since left there too. BIG bummer for me, since I used these guys pretty regularly :(
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DAE_JA_VOO wrote:
Samaya wrote:Free laser cutting anyone?
AMTS FabLab: Innovation Hub
Naas Zaayman - Lab Manager
Phone: 012 844 0325
Fax: 012-844-0326
Cell: 082-925-6466
Email: info@fablab.co.za
Just thought I'd update you guys. Fablab is now closed. They moved to the CSIR earlier this year, but have since left there too. BIG bummer for me, since I used these guys pretty regularly :(
That's a pity. I'll update the list.

BTW what have you been modding these last couple of months? Asks the one thats not done anything for over 9 months now...
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http://www.satacables.com/
http://www.cooldrives.com/sata-cables.html

I found these two sites - they have lots of sata cables! (D'oh)

I like the first one especially as they offer 4" (10cm) to 40" (100cm) sata cables
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