MakeHaven is for
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.
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.
Stay Connected
We will email you about upcoming events and workshops.
Dell Color Printer: 1320c
For color printing. Directly connected to printer station. Use bucket.makehaven.org to transfer files. To preserve formatting and fonts, convert to a PDF. Remember to pay for prints.
One way easy core system. https://oneway.ca/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_74_123_126
Submitted by Mike Lockett on Wed, 04/06/2022 - 9:44amUsed with wood turning lathe for coring multiple bowls from larger wood blanks. Safe, effective way to maximize full potential of lathes capabilities.
A 9 inch and 11.5 or 13 inch knife would allow three bowls to be cut from one blank.
Fiber laser engraver
Submitted by Eben Olson on Sun, 04/03/2022 - 5:31pmMetal engraving/marking is an often requested capability that would be cool to have.
https://www.amazon.com/OMTech-Engraver-Marking-Engraving-FM7979-20/dp/B0...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paDgKFKD6yE
Mat Cutter
This is a Fletcher 2100 Mat Cutter. It lives under the light table in the Casting and Moldmaking area. To assemble it, use the thumb screws to attach the two support arms.
CAM with Fusion360
Submitted by Matt Wellins on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 10:22pmVCarve and OMAX are both platform-specific software with their own set of idiosyncrasies and payment packages. Fusion360 is ostensibly free and can design for most of the machines in the space - but there is a lack of in-depth training available. Why not see if an adept member can volunteer some time for a class?
Podcast: MakeHaven on Meet the Manufacturers
Submitted by Make Haven on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 11:51amMakeHaven was invited to talk with the Manufacturing CT podcast Meet the Manufacturers podcast. In the podcast we discuss what MakeHaven does, how it has grown, and imagine what the future of manufacturing might look like.
Stanley Black and Decker, Empower Makers Grant Awarded to MakeHaven
Submitted by Make Haven on Tue, 03/29/2022 - 9:32pmStanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced the recipients of its first “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge. MakeHaven is honored to have been named as a Makers Grant Recipient for our efforts to provide opportunities for hands-on exploration of career relevant skills.
Neewer Ring Light Kit:18"/48cm Outer 55W 5500K Dimmable LED Ring Light, Light Stand (For Media Room)
Submitted by Kate Cebik on Fri, 03/25/2022 - 12:49pmPodcast Microphones
Two microphones at a table with tv display behind and computer for recording audio.