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# Where to Buy

## Purchasing from the Machine Workshop

The Machine Workshop has a range of free materials including ply wood, softwood and some hardwood. If you're working on something small you may find everything you need in the workshop.

## Purchasing from the Fab Lab

Below is a list of materials that you are able to purchase from the Fab Lab. Check that it's on the [Machine Workshop approved materials](https://app.gitbook.com/@msd-makerspaces/s/machine-workshop/~/drafts/-MFi5ntC1Rdf30zxwZuZ/machinery-materials/materials) list before using in the Machine Workshop.

[**FabLab Materials List**](https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/3076681/FABLAB-MATERIAL-PRICELIST.pdf)

To purchase any of these materials, speak to the Guru working the front desk of the Fab Lab.

Unfortunately, we will not cut down full sheets of material if you wish to purchase a half or a quarter sheet etc. However, we are able to sell remnants from previous CNC and laser jobs as small-sized timber sheets. Please enquire with the Guru about what remnants are available.

## Recommended External Suppliers

The best way to see what stock is available is to call around to suppliers, to get what you want at the best price. Our most used suppliers are listed below but if you would rather contact another supplier, go for it! 

| **COMPANY**     | CONTACT NAME      | CONTACT                                                                                                                         | TIMBER                                                                                  |
| --------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Britton Timbers | -                 | <https://brittontimbers.com.au/>                                                                                                | <p>Australian and American </p><p>Hardwoods</p>                                         |
| Timber Lord     | Anthony Griffiths | <p><a href="mailto:Timberlord@outlook.com"><Timberlord@outlook.com></a> </p><p>0411 640 658</p>                                 | <p>Australian, American </p><p>Hardwoods </p><p></p><p>Usually free delivery to Uni</p> |
| Mathew's Timber | -                 | <https://www.mathewstimber.com.au/>                                                                                             | <p>Australian, American, </p><p>European and Pacific</p><p>Hardwoods </p>               |
| Urban Salvage   | Andy Mineur       | <p><a href="https://www.urbansalvage.com.au/"><https://www.urbansalvage.com.au/></a> </p><p>03 9391 0466</p><p>0407 489 858</p> | Reclaimed Australian Timber                                                             |
| Timber Revival  | -                 | <p><a href="https://www.timberrevival.com.au/"><https://www.timberrevival.com.au/></a> </p><p>9318 3898</p>                     | Reclaimed Australian timbers                                                            |
| Bowens          | -                 | <https://www.bowens.com.au/>                                                                                                    | Vic Ash, Cypress, Outdoor Timbers                                                       |


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