Bench Top Freeze Dryer
Submitted by Daniel Brooks on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 6:23pmFor experiments in molecular gastronomy, preserving organic materials and experiments in material science.
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INventors
The perfect place to create and get feedback on your early prototype or just engage with a community of people working on the frontiers of technology.
Hobbyists
Connect with others who share your passion. Share the skills you have developed expand your horizons.
ARTISANS
Experiment with new medium and challenge your ideas to create something unique. Hone woodworking, sewing or printmaking skills.
The tools to make anything!
Wood shop
Full workshop with all the equipment including: table saw, band-saw, CNC, lathe, planer and hand tools.
Metal SHop
Full metal working shop with saws, vertical mills, CNC machine, waterjet cutter, lathes, welding, jewelry making and blacksmithing.
Textiles & Sewing
Sewing Machines, quilting machine, knitting machine, computerized embroidery and an area to layout and cut large fabrics.
Ceramics & Plastics
Pottery wheel, and a kiln for pottery. Pressure pot and vacuum chamber to support casting. Vacuum former, injection molder, resin 3d printer, grinder and compression oven for plastics.
MakeHaven is a full makerspace and Fab Lab.
Digital Fabrication
Many 3d printers, laser cutters, CNC milling machines, access to design software and more.
Electronics & Radio
Electronics workbench with oscilloscopes, soldering station, reflow oven, and ham radio with antennas on the roof.
Media & Printmaking
Presses for woodblock, screen printing capabilities and a media room built for podcast and product photography.
HOME BREWING & BIO
MA computerized home brewing system and Community Bio Lab capable of work with DNA and growing bio materials.
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More aluminum bar clamps
Submitted by Adam Work on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 3:29pmThese clamps are great! https://www.harborfreight.com/48-in-aluminum-bar-clamp-60540.html
- Light and super easy to handle
- Plenty of force for most applications
- Quite cheap for the HF ones which are probably good enough
- Paul Sellers likes them https://paulsellers.com/2011/11/4473/
Vacuum System
Submitted by Kate Cebik on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 6:14pmSuggested by a member: https://www.vacupress.com/ $6k for big system https://www.vacupress.com/vacupress-fliptop-table-press-frame-systems/ or a vacuum pressing bag system as a strong starting point https://www.vacupress.com/vacuum-pressing-bag-system/
Lithium battery spot welder
Submitted by VASILY RUZHA on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 9:01amThe "must-have" tool for building off-grid systems and lithium battery pack assembly. Lithium batteries are easily damaged by excessive heat and cannot be welded with solder irons, the only way to assemble them is via a suitable spot welder. The spot welder we have in the shop is large and not suitable for this kind of work.
Hydraulic Cable Lug Crimper & Wire cutter
Submitted by VASILY RUZHA on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 8:46amThis is a "must-have" tool for various projects that require large gauge wiring, like home renovation, building off-grid electrical systems, solar & solar generators, e-bikes, etc. "Hammer" type crimpers struggle to create reliable connections and the majority of Chinese hydraulic crimpers are sold with dies that are not properly sized for AWG. TEMCo crimpers are properly sized for AWG wires and very reliable, based on reviews. The best tool should be able to crimp as large as 4/0 AWG lugs and as small as 6 AWG (or smaller) to be versatile.
Prusa XL 3D Printer
This is a Prusa XL with 2 extruders.
Notes:
-Skip to 25:00 in the video for the section on the XL.
-Make sure to use the printer preset Original Prusa XL - 2T Input Shaper 0.6MM Nozzle
3rd Honeycomb so all the lasers have one
Submitted by Kate Cebik on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:37amIt allows all 3 lasers to be in use at one time and means you don't have to transfer the honeycombs back and forth. Here's one with no research just a quick Amazon search for reference: https://www.amazon.com/SCULPFUN-400mmx800mm-15-75x31-5inch-Accessories-H...
Electrocleaning Station
This area can be used to clean metal things gently. So if you have something that you want to remove the rust or paint from without removing any of the underlying metal (like a sandblaster would), this tool could be useful for that.
Stained Glass Area
In this area we have two setups for stained glass making, including grinders, cutters, backlights, soldering tools, and more.
Matoha Plastell resin identifier
Submitted by Jessica Greer on Fri, 01/19/2024 - 12:45amMany plastic recyclables in our area lack a stamp indicating the type of plastic used to create the object. This device would allow these items - including a significant % of caps/lids, to be sorted and recycled using the Precious Plastic machines: https://matoha.com/shop/plastell-desktop-18#attr=