# Favorite Places for Materials? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [September 14, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120 "2025-09-14T19:22:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/mzocher/32/4_2.png) [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/1 "2025-09-14T19:22:35Z")
Let’s start a list: where are great places in the region to buy materials? They could be lumber, metal, fabric, electronics, whatever - as long as they’re in our region (no online only places) ---
**Author:** ![CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/communitypotter/32/185_2.png) [@CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/CommunityPotter)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/2 "2025-09-15T00:40:37Z")
For pottery glazes and tools I’ve been going to Minneapolis to purchase at Continental Clay most schools and pottery centers get their clay here I’ve recently heard that Minnesota Clay has much more available when it comes to tools and equipment. I’m going there this week to check it out. ---
**Author:** ![aekstrom](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/aekstrom/32/154_2.png) [@aekstrom](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/aekstrom)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/3 "2025-09-15T00:55:41Z")
For odd stuff and inspirational junk I love the University of MN ReUse warehouse. Worth a trip to see some interesting stuff the labs and facilities are getting rid of. > **[ReUse Program | UMN Facilities Management](https://facilities.umn.edu/our-services/waste-recovery-services/reuse/reuse-program)** ---
**Author:** ![AaronGesicki](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/aarongesicki/32/377_2.png) [@AaronGesicki](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/AaronGesicki)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/4 "2025-09-15T16:09:38Z")
For lumber: **Berger Hardwoods LLC** 307 Emery St, Fairchild, WI 54741 [(715) 334-2130](https://www.google.com/search?q=berger+custom+hardwoods&rlz=1C1RXQR_en&oq=berger+custom+h&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgBEAAYFhgeMgYIABBFGDkyCAgBEAAYFhgeMg0IAhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBRAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBxAAGKIEGIkFMgoICBAAGIAEGKIEMgoICRAAGKIEGIkF0gEJMTUxODZqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#) They deliver to this region every week. ---
**Author:** ![AaronGesicki](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/aarongesicki/32/377_2.png) [@AaronGesicki](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/AaronGesicki)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/5 "2025-09-15T16:29:21Z")
Another lumber source, with an emphasis on less common or more exotic species: Ocooch Hardwoods 14860 County Hwy E Viola, WI 54664 Mon through Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm CST Email: [ocoochhardwoods@gmail.com](mailto:ocoochhardwoods@gmail.com) Phone: (608) 466 6470 Toll Free: 888-322-2432 ---
**Author:** ![mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/mzocher/32/4_2.png) [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/6 "2025-09-15T22:37:17Z")
Great tips, thank you @AaronGesicki @aekstrom and @CommunityPotter ! Anyone else want to weigh in for where they get metal? ---
**Author:** ![dave\_k](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/dave_k/32/177_2.png) [@dave\_k](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/dave_k)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 1:55am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/7 "2025-09-30T01:55:49Z")
There’s an odd assortment of plate, sheet, and threaded rod at 7 Rivers Surplus in Hokah. There are some structural shapes too (perforated square tubing, Unistrut) but the selection is sparse. The south side of the east outbuilding holds most of what they have. Their fastener selection is very good and is in the main building. ---
**Author:** ![mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/mzocher/32/4_2.png) [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 12:11pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/8 "2025-09-30T12:11:27Z")
I forgot about 7 Rivers Surplus, that place is kinda wild! I’ve found some great emergency stop buttons over the years there. ---
**Author:** ![mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/mzocher/32/4_2.png) [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 12:11pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/9 "2025-09-30T12:11:49Z")
Did you ever make it out to Minnesota Clay? I’m curious your thoughts! ---
**Author:** ![CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/user_avatar/talk.winonacreators.org/communitypotter/32/185_2.png) [@CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/CommunityPotter)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/10 "2025-10-03T16:13:03Z")
I did! And I apologize for the delay in responding. I wanted to wait to bring my tools home and take a picture to attach. I spent way too much time there, but restrained myself from over buying!! It was fun just to look at everything. There were so many cool ribs (used to shape clay) and I ended up buying one very small wood rib and a small metal rib for fine detailing work and a large wood rib for plates or platters. I also replaced some old trimming tools and bought a few hole punches (for making holes in garlic jars, berry bowls and colanders) and a spinner with an integrated bubble level in it. They also had a LOT of glazes but did not have the time to check those out on this visit maybe in the future Picture had a mix of old and new tools and does not reflect all the tools I own ![IMG_7378](https://talk.winonacreators.org/uploads/default/original/1X/16cfe5e9c32d291394a518dcac10647af121fa1c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![j\_dat](https://talk.winonacreators.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/0ea827/32.png) [@j\_dat](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/j_dat)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/12 "2026-07-28T12:08:49Z")
Root river hardwoods in Preston and vetsch hardwoods in Marion. For root river, the larger the order the better price per board ft you get, could be worth trying to get group orders together? Or even potentially have stock on hand for purchase through the makerspace? ---
**Author:** ![j\_dat](https://talk.winonacreators.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/0ea827/32.png) [@j\_dat](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/j_dat)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120/13 "2026-07-28T12:14:44Z")
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