HARDWARE
http://www.mcmaster.com/
McMaster-Carr catalogue: A veritable candy store for gadgets and gizmos
http://www.uboltit.com/
U-Bolt-It: the name says it all
http://www.productionadvantageonline.com/Hardware-Rigging/
Production advantage online: Theater and stage hardware
http://powertye.com
Powertye: manufacturer of tie-down and anchoring equipment
http://www.westernsafety.com/pelsue2007/pelsuepg2.html
Western Safety: supplier of OSHA certified hardware including winches, hoists, carabiners, and more

RIGGING SYSTEMS AND SAFETY GUIDES
http://www.jrclancy.com/
JR Clancy: Provider of complete rigging systems; very educational site
http://www.rigging-safety.com/
JR Clancy: Recommended reading. Articles and essential information on rigging safety.
http://www.jrclancy.com/manualrigging.asp
JR Clancy: Information on manual rigging systems

FISHING AND BOATING SUPPLIES
http://www.unicornstainless.com
Unicorn stainless: Marine and Industrial Stainless Steel products
www.cabelas.com
Cabelas: Fishing gear, and so much more
http://www.fishusa.com/
FishUSA: Complete source for fishing equipment

OTHER SOURCES FOR MONOFILAMENT
http://www.orchardvalleysupply.com/ovsstore/pc/Vineyard-Monofilament-Wire-p4.htm
Orchard Valley supply: vineyard monofilament line
http://www.buckstopfence.com/p/37/8-gauge-monofilament-wire-1000-ft
Buckstopfence: heavy line used for building deer fences

SCAFFOLDING AND LIFT SYSTEMS
http://www.genielift.com
Genie: manufacturer of lift systems including aerial work platform (AWP Super Series)
http://www.lightbulbscaffold.com/
    Lightbulb Scaffold: easy to assemble DIY scaffolding — not just for changing light bulbs
http://www.premierplatforms.com/articulating-booms.htm
Premier Platforms: source for lift equipment and rentals, sales area limited to the Georgia area, but informative nonetheless.
http://lowering-device.com/
Camera & Light Lowering Systems: devices that allows fixtures to be lowered to the floor for maintenance and raised again to their original position.

TEXTILES AND CRAFTS
https://www.dharmatrading.com/
Dharma Trading Co.: A veritable candy store to jump start the creative process