Online suppliers of the stuff we want

[Chris Siddall]

These people make an incredible array of WWI and WWII replica uniforms. Very reasonably priced (IMO) and they guarentee to deliver anywhere in the world  and all prices include P&P...

http://www.replicaters.com/AIFuniforms.html

The replicaters site is full of borked links but here's the victorian uniform page.
Scroll down to witness the full glory of Indian lancers bling.

http://www.replicaters.com/victorian.html

[Herkimer]

I was surprised to learn that www.dealextreme.com has some steampunk friendly items.

For example, they have a whole array of cigarette holders/cases, pipes, (electronic cigarettes?) faux victorian jewelry, leds, and a lot more. Unfortunately you do have to dig a bit for it, but it is there.

Best of all they are dirt cheap, there are a lot of reviews, and they ship internationally, for free.
As with all things that sound to good to be true, dealextreme does have a downside. They sell a lot of really cheap stuff of widely varying quality. I suggest reading reviews before purchasing any high ticket items. Other than that, it's amazing how many toys you can get for 20$ or less.

[Rowan of Rin]

I was surprised to learn that www.dealextreme.com has some steampunk friendly items.

For example, they have a whole array of cigarette holders/cases, pipes, (electronic cigarettes?) faux victorian jewelry, leds, and a lot more. Unfortunately you do have to dig a bit for it, but it is there.

Best of all they are dirt cheap, there are a lot of reviews, and they ship internationally, for free.
As with all things that sound to good to be true, dealextreme does have a downside. They sell a lot of really cheap stuff of widely varying quality. I suggest reading reviews before purchasing any high ticket items. Other than that, it's amazing how many toys you can get for 20$ or less.

And now, thanks to you, I have spent the past hour browsing that site, and made a $200 list of things I must buy 

[Herkimer]

You are quite welcome.

I must admit that it can be more than a little addicting.
It is quite the online wish book.

[The Designer]

can someone stop me drooling?

thanks for these sites guys! really helps a newbie like me realise what i should be looking out for!! (also saving my money for in some cases hahaha)

[Herkimer]

WARNING this links to a site that sells modern firearms.  

Having said that, they have the best deal I've seen on gas masks. 4 for 20$

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http://www.centerfiresystems.com/search.aspx?find=mask

Not to mention they often have other surplus such as uniforms (they have had re-enactment uniforms in the past but I haven't seen them advertise any for a while) and other things that could be classified or made steampunky.

Here is my current favorite.  Imagine this flare pistol steamed up a bit...

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http://www.centerfiresystems.com/gecoflaregun2.aspx

Also from time to time they carry demilled (rendered inoperable and unrepairable) weapons for display such as bazookas or display pieces (non functional recievers etc.)

They also get in shipments of pre 1900 rifles from time to time which usually have parts missing, to make them inoperable.

[Captain Lyerly]

This thread is great.  It has all sorts of primary sources for those things we need for all of our projects - clothing, uniforms, props, accessories, etc.

Great Idea, Jerry.

Now, can anybody tell me why it STILL hasn't been stickied?

Cheers!


Chas.

[Captain Lyerly]

Here's one, good for surplus military thingies - a brass barreled flare pistol, for instance...

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/

Gun Parts Corporation, aka Numrich:



For the sporting gentleman on safari.


Cheers!

Chas.

[KatarinaNavane]

I'm sure we mostly know about this already but:
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/gentlemans.php
mostly clothes/accessories

and one of the very best when it comes to hats: http://www.baronhats.com/

[jringling]

bump

[architect]

Though I am going to be down for about a month (maybe less but let's assume longer and be happy if I return sooner) borg steam factory can be added to the list for custom lenses both size and edges. hopefull soon I will be adding diopter design as well at least for basic near and far sightedness (will probably require a bit of CNC modding to my lathe to make them for people with astigmatisms.)

Also if you have regular sunglasses that you would like the lenses cut down to a round shape with a specific edge I can accommodate you on this as well.

http://www.borgsteamfactory.com/lenses.html

also I might note that I have found a lot better deals on electronic parts at electronics gold mine and so pass on their info. (they often times seem to carry things all electronics does not and vice verse.)

http://www.goldmine-elec.com/

check this difference between the two.

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G5039A
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G5014A

vs.

zero in stock
and
zero in stock

but to be fair alltronics has
http://www.alltronics.com/cgi-bin/item/93I002/139/UCN5804B-IC
which is an all in one choice for the two above and offered a tiny improvement. half stepping if you are using the two above to make a stepper motor driver for CNC or a maker bot. and it is still the easy to use dip size and style. this is incredible because the part is completely discontinued.

and for the more back to basics you can get the L298 from them at a bit more of a cost

http://www.alltronics.com/cgi-bin/item/LIC_L298N/139/L298N-Linear-IC

did not find the accompanying L297 you need to complete that circuit but I believe I have seen it there before. and it is a lot more affordable than the L298 which is really the work horse of the two while the L297 is more the driver with the whip.

[KatarinaNavane]

http://hereinsmalltownusa.etsy.com
Things in jars and taxidermied bits!

[Jofthepeace]

Was looking at a SCA merchant online I go to...and see a tab I haven't seen before...

http://www.by-the-sword.com/acatalog/Steampunk.html

Tho the goggles and guns are plastic and resin....they are well painted....and the other items are quite nice too....

[frenzygals]

We are systematically adding K's private stash of supplies onto our website, including mixed watch parts, gears, vacuum tubes, vintage glass syringes, filigrees and stampings, etc. We've got a bunch of old skeleton keys, a few gauges, a couple of gas lamp nozzles, and some antique safety goggles and other uniquities that haven't made it online yet (hey, it's just me and my laptop, but I'll keep plugging away at it!), but we'd love for you to have a look!

http://www.frenzyuniverse.com

(We think we've got the international shipping module set up, too, but if you have trouble, please let me know, so I can fix it!)

[cockworcat]

Hi, we are a new online business, we sell a variety of things, predominantly one of a kind, steampunk inspired jewelry if you would like to take a look you can find us here ....

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunderland/Clockwork-Cat-Store/142872539083612?ref=ts

here

http://www.myspace.com/548763016

and here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180554997367&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1154

We are also in the process of roping it all together and setting up an etsy account so please stay tuned thanks for your time x

[nemesis gifts]

http://www.Nemesis-gifts.com now have a Steampunk Collection on sale to the public - UK based - great prices!

We dont have it?  Lets us know and we will try and find it!

We accept all major credit cards & Paypal and use the code 'steampunk' while going through checkout and you will receive 10% off your order - every time you order! 

Catalogue being added to daily so make sure you bookmark us!

[architect]

Mr. Amend posted this link in a goggles tutorial thread in How-To:

http://smallparts.com

They sell brass tubing and sheet brass, among other useful things.

it should be noted that they sell copper beryllium alloy sheet and from what I have been hearing beryllium is highly toxic so if you are buying it for some reason be cautious while handling it and certain not to be using it on anything being worn by people.

sadly all they mention about it's hazards is to avoid inhalation of dust while working with it.

[bikebodger]

These folks sell "Textile and Marine fasteners" in the UK

They do a good range of brassy stuff, copper rivets, hooks, catches, all sorts of useful bits and pieces
http://www.opas.co.uk/

Though the "online catalogue" is a bit naff - its jpegs of the printed catalogue... They will send a printed one though if you ask.

[frenzygals]

bikebodger, THANK YOU so much for that link! It helped me find the proper search term for something I've been looking for forever! 

[bikebodger]

These folks, Maidstone Engineering sell mainly to model engineers, but have lots of useful stuff - including brass and copper rivets, a fair selection of small fastners etc - and tiny steam whistles 
I bought a load of rivets, very quick delivery

http://shop.maidstone-engineering.co.uk

[elShoggotho]

http://www.sly.de/ is a German web shop specialising in electronics, even further specialising in valves and related parts. Shipping costs outside Germany might be a bit hefty though.

[Captain Lyerly]

Wild West Mercantile http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/Category.cgi?category=home&type=store has some nice period clothing, mostly for a Weird Weird West impression.  But some of the formal wear and the waistcoats might be very useful.

River Junction has much in the way of men's accessories and requisites: http://www.riverjunction.com/ I find their Dry Goods section very helpful, with everything from shaving brushes to Wells Fargo Express bags.  I believe they have a large range for the Ladies as well.  Clothing, shoes, walking sticks, pocket watches and chains, even spectacles.

Hope these are a help.


Chas.

[Doktor Matas]

May I humbly suggest that my fellow 'Steamers take a look on ebay to see my hand made brass goggles
matmccall247 (100% rated seller, 120+ sales) I have two pairs available but several in production with your support I can continue to build fantastic things!

[Gozdom]

Two great suppliers of cabochons, beads and gems:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/iwoowoo (Maryland)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MovingBeads (Berlin)

[Rasendyll]

Might I also make a humble suggestion of my own products?

For a most excellent (in my opinion) selection of steampunk fonts and typefaces why not call in at http://new.myfonts.com/foundry/Greater_Albion_Typefounders/.