Here are a couple places I’d consider stops on a Maker-vacation… The first is the Gujarat Province on the Gulf of Cambay, India – this is where cruise ships go after they outlive their usefulness… [via] – Link & Google map. Next up, The Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center – Link & Google Map. Got […]
Doug sent in his pick for a great Maker supply shop, he writes – “Electronics Surplus – C and H Sales Company is a great surplus store with floor to ceiling optics, electronics, gears fans moters, etc.” – Link. Got a favorite Maker hangout? Let us know. Related: More places to get stuff to MAKE […]
PanEuropean @ the VWvortex Forums has an *incredible* tour of the VW factory in Dresden, Germany. He writes – “I have visited the Phaeton assembly plant in Dresden several times, and thoroughly enjoyed each visit. The building and grounds are beautiful, and the whole process of both making and selling Phaetons is totally different than […]
Niles sent one of his MAKE stops, he writes – “After seeing the post on Skycraft Parts & Surplus I just had to mention American Science and Surplus! They’re located in the Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area and are great stores to explore… Make sure to read the labels on the items, some of […]
Ron writes in with a local favorite for his Maker projects… – “STC has a tag line that it’s “The House of Everything…almost” and it is.” – Link. Got a favorites? Let us know! Related: More stops for the Maker @ the MAKE playlist – Link.
Max writes in with one of his Maker friendly places to find weird stuff – “Huge warehouse full of everything electronic. Mostly computer related stuff. Great deals can be found there. Awesome place.” – Link. Related finds: @ the MAKE playlist – Link.
Skycraft Parts & Surplus, Inc. in Orlando, FL *must* be an awesome place for Makers, 3 different readers all sent it in – here’s what they had to say… This is a surplus store in Orlando (off fairbank just east of I4). It has everything from scrap metal to fasteners to NOS components to 3 […]
