Where do I find the parts?!

People often ask where do I find the parts like mono plugs and jacks, wire, switches and other components used in the articles. You will likely find many of them by searching online and ordering.  For example I purchased 100 tact switches for $4 on Amazon.ca.

If you happen to live in a large Canadian City you can also try:

Toronto, Canada
Honson Computer probably has the best prices I have found and should have most of the switch parts.
www.honson.com
306 College St. (inside Home Hardware)
416-967-9333

Creatron may also carry some of the parts but they will be just slightly more expensive.
www.creatroninc.com
255 College St.
416-977-9258

I think that this place has a few things also if you don't find what you are looking for.
Alpha Plus Computers
287 College St.
416-323-0898

Active Toronto
3790 Victoria Park Ave, # 100, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3H7 Canada
Phone: (416) 498-9886
Email: toronto@active-tech.ca
Store Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM / Sat. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Sun. Closed


Ottawa, Canada
Active Ottawa
1465 Merivale Road, K2E 5N9
Phone: (613) 728-7900
Email: ottawa@active-tech.ca
Store Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM / Sat. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Sun. Closed
May have parts in stock or can order them

Montreal, Canada
Active Montreal
5349 Ferrier, Montreal, Quebec, H4P 1M1 Canada
Phone: (514) 731-7441
Email: montreal@active-tech.ca
Store Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Sun. Closed


Winnipeg, Canada
Active Winnipeg
106 King Edward Street East, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0N8 Canada
Phone: (204) 786-3131
Email: Winnipeg@active-tech.ca 
Store hours: Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Sat. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Sun. Closed

Edmonton, Canada
Active Edmonton
6029 103rd Street North West, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 2H3 Canada
Phone: (780) 438-0644
Email: edmonton@active-tech.ca
Store Hours:
Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM / Sat. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Sun. Closed
  
Calgary, Canada 
Active Calgary
2015-32nd Ave N.E., Unit 1, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6Z3 Canada 
Phone: (403) 291-5626

Email: calgary@active-tech.ca
Store Hours:  Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM / Sat. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Sun. Closed

Canada wide online
I'm told that you can order all kinds of switches and other components from Digikey online.  At the time of writing this it costs $8 shipping inside Canada so I would recommend only using this for large orders to make it worth while.

http://www.digikey.ca/

Other Places:
Ask around for a local supplier in your nearest large town or check 'The Source' (formally Radio Shack).  They may also carry some parts but the price may not be very good. It pays to seek out a geeky friend or relative who can help to guide you to the best prices.

Good luck hunting.