We work with a large number of machines that can sever arteries, incur deep puncture wounds, and cause life threatening bleeds. Even though the fire department is close by, a traumatic bleed can lead to death in five minutes or less. Stop the Bleed makes traumatic bleed kits which include hemostatic gauze, tourniquets, and other traumatic bleed supplies like fabric shears and gloves.

https://www.autometrix.com/solutions/cutting/#advantage
Great tool for the region and improving space for textile's people

We could get great value out of shared/group subscriptions to digital resources, e.g. CAD libraries or even something as simple as a shared login to Fine Woodworking or Lynda courses. Could be a useful poll to send out!

It would open new geometry we could mill out of metal.

https://tormach.com/microarc-4-4th-axis-38412.html

For use with sheet metal an wire. It is different than the shear/brake/roll, in that it uses a gear reduction system to multiply the force on the metal. It is used to compress the metal, giving the user the ability to flatten sheet metal, change it’s gauge, forge it, etc. It is an incredibly useful tool for metal sculpture and jewelry making.

One to get: https://www.ebay.com/itm/313503969608?

Extremely versatile tool for metal forming. Gives the ability to apply pressure equally across a piece, without damaging texture or design work.

https://www.discountramps.com/20-ton-shop-press/p/BD-PRESS-20A/?gclid=C…

Really crucial metalworking tool for metal sculpture, forging, and many jewelry applications.

The prices can be highly variable, but they tend to be $5-9/pound new, and about $3-5/pound used.

Also: we don't *need* a forge for an anvil to be an incredibly useful, meaningful addition to our metalworking capabilities. It has enormous use in many other metalworking capacities.