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Some sources of household and specialty supplies

  • Sources of Leather, Tools and Supplies
    • Here is a short list of sources of leather, leatherworking tools, and supplies
  • Abrasive Backing Materials
    • Designations, weights and uses of the most common paper, cloth and fiber backing materials for sandpaper and abrasive belts and discs.
  • Abrasive Grains
    • There are several naturally occurring and manufactured grains used to make abrasive papers, wheels, stones, etc., each with characteristics more or less suitable for a particular application.
  • Abrasive Grit Sizes
    • This table lists the grit sizes used in making sandpaper and abrasive belts, wheels, stones and hones used for sanding, sharpening, and polishing, etc.
  • Abrasives - Definition Selection and Use
    • What is an abrasive, how does an abrasive work, how is an abrasive made, and how do I select the right abrasive for the job?
  • Alternative Home Cleaning Solutions
    • In an effort to cut down the number and toxicity of the chemicals I use around the house, I've stocked up on a few safe, simple ingredients that will handle most cleaning tasks.
  • Archival Storage Supplies
    • Some sources of specialty archival storage supplies
  • Building Materials and Supplies
    • Here I'm collecting sources of building materials and supplies.
  • Hardware Sources
    • Here I collect information about residential and commercial hardware and sources of supply.
  • Jewelry Making Tips and Resources
    • I've been making some wrought stainless steel jewelry and am using this page as a place to collect bits of information and tips and tricks I find useful.
  • Kitchen countertops and sinks
    • Here are some of the many choices available to consider when selecting a counter top material.
  • Sam Maloof's Finishing Technique
    • This wonderful description of Sam Maloof's wood finishing technique was published in Woodshop News.
  • Sources of Metals and Metalworking Supplies
    • This page is a collection of links to sources of metals, metal working tools and supplies, and machine shop tricks and tips I've come across.
  • Industrial Sewing Machines and Supplies
    • I have an old Juki 562 industrial sewing machine I use for my leatherworking and here I collect information useful in maintaing and using the machine.
  • How To Sharpen Hand Tools and Knives
    • Eventually I hope to write my own page on sharpening but in the mean time I've collected some links to articles devoted to knife sharpening.
  • Shipping Services and Tracking
    • Here are the websites of the major small package shippers.
  • Stainless Steel Types and Properties
    • I use a fair amount of stainless steel in my metal crafts and jewelry and I've gathered some information about stainless here.
  • Suzuki GS850 Motorcycle Parts and Information
    • On this page I started collecting info I thought might be useful in maintaining my 1980 GS-850. That was some time ago now and I didn't get far. I'm sorry to say the bike has been sitting gathering dust for a few years now.
  • How to Make a Foam Cushion
    • Measure the space you need to fill with cushions.  Draw a pattern if needed. Sew your cushion covers to have the dimensions of the space they need to fill.