These are some of the suppliers of materials in the area.
You guys can also look at McMaster-Carr who is an online vendor
with a very large array of parts.
Link here
Industrial Metal Supplies
2481 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
949-250-3343
M-F 7-5
Sat 8-12
Aluminum, steel, tubing, sheets, shapes
Marvac Electronics
2001 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-650-2001
M-F 8:30-6
Sa 10-4:30
Electronics, wire, components
McFadden-Dale Industrial Hardware
1851 E Edinger Av
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-550-7122
NOTE: After April 23 New Address:
1540 E Warner Av
Santa Ana, CA 92705
M-F 7-5
Sa 8-12
Largest supplier of bolts, nuts, screws, etc. in the area.
Hardware superstore.
Paragon Plastics
1908 E McFadden Av
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-835-8181
M-F 7:30-4:30
Acrylic, polycarbonate, etc. plastic supplies.
Small pieces available in remnant bin priced per pound.
Plastic and Metal Center
23162 La Cadena Dr
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949-770-8230
M-F 8-5
Sa 9-11
Ace Hardware
18102 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92614
949-786-8100
M-F 8-9
Sa/Su 8-7
Lowes Hardware
2500 Park Av
Tustin, CA 92782
714-913-2663
M-Sa 6-9
Su 7-8
Orchard Hardware
5715 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
949-551-5869
M-Sa 7-9
Su 8-8
Ganahl Lumber
1275 S Bristol St
Costa Mesa CA 92626
714-556-1500
M-F 6-6
Sa 7-6
Su 9-5
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