Need plastic, extruded aluminum, more fasteners and tools?

For teams seeking materials and components beyond the standard Tetrix kit, here are some local sources for plastic, metal, and special tools and fasteners. As people suggest more sources, we will add them to the Resources page.

• ePlastics / Ridout Plastics - map 5535 Ruffin Rd, 92123
  acrylic, polycarbonate, adhesives, etc.
  ​scrap plastic in bins out front - purchase by weight
• Industrial Metal Supply Co - map 7550 Ronson Rd, 92111
  aluminum, steel, other metals in extruded forms, sheets, etc.
  ​metal scrap bin in back room for discounted prices
• Marshall's Industrial Hardware, Inc - map 8423 Production Ave, 92121
  many hard to find tools and fasteners
  ​also sells many plastic, metal sheets and other forms