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Speedball Clay Boss Pottery Wheel

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Cricut is a versatile cutting machine used in makerspaces that allows members to design and cut a variety of materials, including paper, vinyl, fabric, and more. It is commonly utilized for creating custom items such as cards, decals, home décor, and personalized gifts, enabling users to bring their creative projects to life with precision.
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Large room with display and 6 tables, seating for 12. Away from noise of the makerspace. Suitable for classes, lectures, gatherings and workshops. 

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Wiring and Programming HuanYang VFD for 2x72 Belt Grinder

Submitted by Lior Trestman on

I'm posting this blog because it took me a while to find the correct codes to program this VFD with, so hopefully by putting all of the information in one spot someone else will have an easier go of it.

 

This is the VFD that came with a 2x72 Belt Grinder bought on Ebay (from Remmer-4513). In the end, the codes that worked for me were:

-PD002: 1

-PD003: 60

-PD004: 60

-PD005: 60

-PD070: 1

-PD072: 60

 

I wanted the belt grinder to be foot pedal controlled and have an on/off switch, so I wired in series a foot-pedal and on/off switch between the FOR and DCM pins.

The Cob Pizza Oven is a wood-fired clay oven designed for high-temperature cooking, typically used for baking pizzas. Members at a makerspace utilize it to cook delicious pizzas and other baked goods while exploring the art of outdoor cooking and experimenting with thermal properties of different materials. Its construction and use provide hands-on experience with sustainable building techniques and culinary creativity.
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This is a Baby Lock Array 6 color embroidery machine.

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Etching Brass with the Lasers

Submitted by Lior Trestman on

I made this plaque to commemorate Steve Buda and the tools bought with donations made in his memory. 

  1. I bought brass sheet from Goody's Hardware in East Haven
    1. It was a kick plate for a door
    2. Not brass plated, but solid brass
  2. I bought CRC Moly Dry Lube from Napa Auto for ~$20
  3. I cleaned the brass with rubbing alcohol, rubbed it with steel wool for a bit, and then cleaned it again.
  4. In the fume hood I sprayed the brass with the lube. I gave it 3 coats, with about an hour in between each coat.
  5. I used the Universal Laser 60W CO2 with air assist, set to 100% Power, 0.9% Speed and
Famag IM-8 Spiral Dough Mixer. A spiral mixer's purpose is to gently mix dough while developing gluten structure without overworking the ingredients. This results in a higher-quality dough.
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The Pottery badge is required to use the Pottery Studio. Only Cone 6 Stoneware clay can be used in the area to prevent contamination and kiln mishaps.

 

There are blue silicone mats on the shelf to use on the tables for hand work.

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