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1 New Tool for Lending Library:
Gorilla cart for Lending Library

People frequently want to borrow the one in the space


Comments: (0)

Cost: $200.00

2 days 22 hours ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Anodizing Station for Aluminum, Titanium, Niobium, etc.

We have a lot of tools available for creating parts, but limited options for finishing them. We can buff and paint, and do some bake-on coatings.

An anodizing set up would work on a number of different metals and would create an opportunity for beautiful shiny parts.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $600.00

4 days 17 hours ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Markforged with continuous carbon fiber (Mark 2)

Because having a second Makrforged would be great, and having the capability to print CCF would be a big upgrade. https://wurthadditive.com/products/mark-two-gen-2


Comments: (0)

Cost: $18,000.00

6 days 20 hours ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Mini Tig for Jeweler

Artisan asylum got one and it was popular.
Example (should examine others): https://www.amazon.com/Permanent-Tungsten-Weldable-Orthodontics-Restorat...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $500.00

1 week 16 hours ago Research Needed
2 Space Infrastructure:
Accessible doors

These would make our space more accessible for all bodies, those with disabilities and those who could just use the simplicity of an open door when carrying in items. Ideally for at least main red doors, the wood shop and metal shop doors, and back storage area door.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $4,000.00

1 week 18 hours ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
12 - 18 inch quick clamps /squeeze clamps

we used to have at least 8 quick clamps/ squeeze clamps in the wood shop now there is one it makes trying to glue together things that are smaller than 4 ft long nearly impossible because the only clamps there are left are awkward big clamps

https://www.harborfreight.com/24-inch-bar-clamp-96213.html


Comments: (0)

Cost: $100.00

1 month 1 day ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Next Wave Shark RS1000 PRO

The Shark RS1000 PRO transforms nearly any router table into a full-fledged TWO Axis CNC giving you unmatched accuracy by allowing your fence or bit to be moved by as little as one-thousandth of an inch.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $1,700.00

2 months 1 day ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Chainsaw

Chainsaw for lending library and for woodshop.

I've been interested in turning some larger pieces of wood on the lathe and needed to cut them down to size, but the mouth on the band saw was too small. There are no tools in the shop that were able to cut the wood down to size, only hand saws.

Dewalt chainsaw (18 in) at home depot $400. 12in $279.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $400.00

2 months 4 weeks ago

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Not Right Now - The answer is "no" but we may reassess in the future.
Research Required- Maybe, lets look into it and understand more.
Planned - We intend to make it happen but may be lower priority or waiting on funding.
In Development - We are actively working to make it happen right now.
Implemented - It or similar has happened, fully or in significant part.

Implemented Wishes

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17 New Equipment for Space:
Upgraded Vertical Milling Machine

Our Tormach is decent, but not great. The Tormach 1100mx, a Haas, or something similar would be a huge improvement.


Comments: (4)

Cost: $25,000.00

2 years 7 months ago Planned Long Term
17 New Equipment for Space:
Book Binding Machine (Hot pellet glue Type)

Make your own book sound cool, Also seems like a easy hobby that would interest everyone (based on no facts at all)

**Only if there is enough interest from many people. Please vote seriously please vote (hint hint)


Comments: (1)

Cost: $500.00

4 years 1 week ago Research Needed
15 Policy or Operational Suggestion:
Bring back camera feed

Sometimes when I want to head over and use a machine that requires a buddy, I show up and no one is in the space. It would be nice to be able to check in quickly and save myself a potential drive.


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

3 years 4 weeks ago Active Development
12 New Equipment for Space:
Castable Wax Resin for the FormLab 3B

I think it would open a lot of possibilities if we added castable wax resin to our FormLabs 3B supplies. For example, as a jeweler I do a lot of initial design work with 3D modeling and lost-wax casting. Make Haven doesn't have metal casting equipment, but there are lots of outside casting facilities that will accept shipped models.


Comments: (2)

Cost: $500.00

2 years 9 months ago Active Development
12 New Equipment for Space:
Large 3D Printer

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Having the ability to print large parts would be great. The Gigabot 3+ (what they have at Sacred Heart) is a good option: https://shop.re3d.org/products/gigabot

https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-xl-6/ - 3000


Comments: (2)

Cost: $3,000.00

2 years 4 months ago Planned Long Term
11 New Equipment for Space:
Fourth Axis for Tormach CNC Mil

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

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


Comments: (2)

Cost: $2,500.00

3 years 9 months ago Planned Long Term
11 New Equipment for Space:
Photo Darkroom

Analog photography is totally rad and magical! Watching a print develop before your eyes never gets old. Let's have a space in Makehaven that affords members the ability to process their own black and white or color film and make prints using real photographic chemistry!

Things we'd need:


Comments: (5)

Cost: $1,500.00

2 years 10 months ago Not Right Now
10 New Equipment for Space:
Ceramic Resin for FormLabs 3B

Especially now that we’re developing a ceramics area, this would be a great synergy between 3D printing and ceramics. This way we can print very, very complicated and precise parts with the ceramic resin, and then fire them to yield a purely ceramic part. One of the few FormLabs resins that can (through firing) be considered food safe.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $400.00

1 year 7 months ago
9 New Equipment for Space:
Shapeoko Upgrade: Bitrunner

https://shop.carbide3d.com/products/bitrunner-v2?variant=39390450286653
"BitRunner allows Carbide Motion to control power to your router without the need for you to reach for the power switch each time a program ends or each time a tool change is required.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $80.00

11 months 3 weeks ago
9 Space Infrastructure:
Sound-absorbing Panels for the Woodshop and Metalshop

The woodshop and metalshop can be quite loud, even when wearing proper hearing protection. Sound-absorbing panels will reduce the noise level. More research needed to determine the best placement (closest to which equipment, walls vs. ceilings, etc), panel type (foam, cotton, fabric stretched over wood frames, etc), aesthetics, and cost.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $300.00

2 years 6 months ago
9 Wild Idea:
Shared Pickup Truck

Many people need to get things to and from MakeHaven but often don't have a large car, or only bike. A pickup truck could be used by staff and members to get lumber, transport large scrap and pickup equipment. Ideally this truck would be kept in the parking garage next to MakeHaven.


Comments: (3)

Cost: $15,000.00

3 years 2 months ago Not Right Now
9 New Equipment for Space:
Laser Welder

The LightWELD® XR 1500 can weld all kinds of materials, couldn't be easier to use and make perfect looking welds with, and can also be used for laser cleaning.


Comments: (2)

Cost: $36,000.00

4 months 21 hours ago
8 Event or Activity:
Fusion 360 training, on site

There are so many random tutorials out there for it, but in the end, they are not cohesive - from beginning to the point where it is useful for working with on our CNC machines. It would just be great to have someone to make the process more clear.


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

1 year 1 week ago
8 New Equipment for Space:
Cad Computers

Computers for common use with beefy capabilities appropriate for running high end CAD programs.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $4,000.00

2 years 7 months ago
7 New Equipment for Space:
Saddle seat for pottery

Much more ergonomic, PREVENTS INJURY from sitting long periods in a standard chair. These are used by tattoo artists and surgeons!! They do the most leaning over so the chair has to be good.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $50.00

9 months 4 weeks ago
7 New Equipment for Space:
Hydro block area for water jet

It would be great to designate an area of the cutter for smaller pieces and install a catching system like this. Recommended by Joel Greenwood
https://www.barton.com/waterjet-cutting-bricks-hydrobloc-superbricks/


Comments: (1)

Cost: $70.00

1 year 7 months ago
6 New Equipment for Space:
Battery Spot Welder

This will allow us to create battery based projects such as DIY battery banks or power backups. Heat based soldering guns can be dangerous when used on batteries, but a quick spot weld pulse is much safer.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $240.00

2 years 3 months ago
5 Policy or Operational Suggestion:
Send email if an appointment is cancelled

Currently, facilitators get an email when members schedule an appointment. However, if the appointment is cancelled there's no way to know unless we actively search the appointment status on MakeHaven.org. I would Love to get an email notification when the appointment is cancelled so I know not to expect them.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $0.00

3 months 1 week ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Fancy 3D Scanner

Because being able to accurately 3d scan objects is an amazing capability. https://www.artec3d.com/portable-3d-scanners/artec-eva


Comments: (0)

Cost: $20,000.00

5 months 1 day ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Risograph printer

They're really cool! They are also having something of a 'moment' amongst comic authors / printmakers / artists / etc., and I think it would be fun to have one in New Haven.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $1,500.00

4 months 1 week ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
XRF Handheld Spectrometer

Have you ever picked up a piece of metal and wondered what its composition is? Have you ever seen a painting at a yard sale and wanted to know how old it is? Is that wall painted with lead.paint? Well, this device can answer those questions, and more! How? XRAYS!


Comments: (0)

Cost: $14,000.00

5 months 4 weeks ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Sheet Metal Bead Roller

Creates channels, ridges, and flanges to stiffen and minimize vibration in sheet metal parts or even just to decorate them---think truck bed floors and auto body panels. Stiffening allows for thinner gauges to be used and cheaper lighter sheet metal parts to be made.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $175.00

2 years 10 months ago Planned Long Term
5 New Equipment for Space:
Anodizing Station for Aluminum, Titanium, Niobium, etc.

We have a lot of tools available for creating parts, but limited options for finishing them. We can buff and paint, and do some bake-on coatings.

An anodizing set up would work on a number of different metals and would create an opportunity for beautiful shiny parts.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $600.00

4 days 17 hours ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Automatic Blast Gates

Because then people wouldn't need to check to make sure that the right gates in the woodshop are open/closed.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $1,000.00

5 months 19 hours ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
New sewing machines

Because it would be great to have more reliable, nicer sewing machines.
1x Bernina 770: $6500
2x Juki Industrial DDL-8700: $1100 each
1x Baby Lock Industrial Serger Victory: $2000
1x Coverstitch JUKI MF-7523: $3000


Comments: (0)

Cost: $13,700.00

6 months 2 weeks ago
4 Space Infrastructure:
Sewing room with one or two newer sewing machines

The space & especially the equipment would benefit of having their own space. This will make sure the machines are kept clean & working properly for years to come. Also fabrics will stay cleaner & free of allergens. Upgraded sewing machines would also benefit the space because they are more versatile.


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

1 year 2 days ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Larger Dust Collector

Because our current dust collector is underpowered for the number of tools we now have.

https://beavertools.com/mdcxf102203-laguna-x-flux-10hp-industrial-dust-c...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $15,000.00

5 months 19 hours ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Jewelers drill press

Machine Shop, Jewelry Shop, and Electronics Shop can all benefit from a small accessible high speed drill press. High speeds are necessary to spin the tiny drills used to make small holes in Jewelry parts, Printed Circuit Boards, and small-scale precision devices.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $132.00

4 months 2 weeks ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Glass grinder

With more members doing glasswork it would be nice to have one of these in the space again.

An example: ANBULL Stained Glass Grinder Machine,Mini Portable Stained Grinder Glass Art Grinding Tool with 5/8" & 1" Grinder Bits (110V, 65W, Blue) https://a.co/d/aEdWXjBthe


Comments: (0)

Cost: $160.00

7 months 3 weeks ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Yamaha Digital piano. P-125a and stand.

It would be extremely useful to have a piano in the Media room. This model is inexpensive, covers a lot of modern recording technology and needs.

https://www.samash.com/yamaha-p125a-88-note-digital-piano-black-yp125abxx


Comments: (0)

Cost: $1,200.00

3 months 2 weeks ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Chainsaw

Chainsaw for lending library and for woodshop.

I've been interested in turning some larger pieces of wood on the lathe and needed to cut them down to size, but the mouth on the band saw was too small. There are no tools in the shop that were able to cut the wood down to size, only hand saws.

Dewalt chainsaw (18 in) at home depot $400. 12in $279.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $400.00

2 months 4 weeks ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
Better Welding Table

Because it would be great to have a serious welding table: https://fireballtool.com/products/the-workbench-60x30-cast-iron-table


Comments: (0)

Cost: $5,000.00

7 months 2 weeks ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
Pantorouter Machine to wood shop

https://www.pantorouter.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5-WRBhCKARIsAAId9FmuCApJLA4yL...

Helps woodworkers do a lot of joins very easiy


Comments: (1)

Cost: $2,130.00

1 year 6 months ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
Bigger, better sand blaster

Because our current one is pretty small, for example it can't fit a bicycle frame.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $5,000.00

8 months 4 days ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
A separate cooler for TIG and Forge and Carts

We can easily make carts for the TIG and Forge, but each one needs different things and shouldn't really be right next to each other. Having a single cooler isn't really great for the hot work space, and a second cooler would mean we could just make custom carts for all of their related stuff and allow them to be positioned for working.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $500.00

12 months 1 day ago
3 Event or Activity:
HandSaw Sharpening Class

I'd like to learn how to sharpen a rip saw and crosscut saw.


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

11 months 2 weeks ago
3 New Tool for Lending Library:
Track lending library returns and withdraw + notify future renter's about lending equipment availability

A notification via email can be sent to future equipment renters as soon as the rented equipment is back on the rack. This will help in inventory management, renters can plan to lend efficiently.


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

10 months 1 week ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
Another Form Wash

If we had 2x Form Wash units, we would go through much less IPA. The 1st would be a pre-wash, to get off most of the residue, and the 2nd would be the final wash. The 1st could get really dirty before needing replacement, and the 2nd would stay clean for a long time. https://formlabs.com/store/post-processing/form-wash


Comments: (0)

Cost: $650.00

8 months 4 days ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Slab Roller

Hand building is fun!

Good for hand building slab built projects like tile making and other forms impossible to make on a potter's wheel!


Comments: (0)

Cost: $876.00

6 months 2 weeks ago
2 Space Infrastructure:
Accessible doors

These would make our space more accessible for all bodies, those with disabilities and those who could just use the simplicity of an open door when carrying in items. Ideally for at least main red doors, the wood shop and metal shop doors, and back storage area door.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $4,000.00

1 week 18 hours ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Markforged with continuous carbon fiber (Mark 2)

Because having a second Makrforged would be great, and having the capability to print CCF would be a big upgrade. https://wurthadditive.com/products/mark-two-gen-2


Comments: (0)

Cost: $18,000.00

6 days 20 hours ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Pin looms (5)

Pin looms are small, affordable introductions to weaving that are quite capable of going from tiny and simple projects to much larger objects and garments when pieces are connected. Not terribly expensive, a ton of good resources out there on learning, and a fun way to expand our textile offerings without taking up much space.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $200.00

11 months 1 week ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Pin nailer

Because we should have a small, 23GA nailer: https://www.amazon.com/BOSTITCH-HP118K-23-Gauge-2-Inch-16-Inch/dp/B000EX...


Comments: (1)

Cost: $125.00

4 years 1 month ago Planned Long Term
2 New Equipment for Space:
FormLabs Build Platform 2

FormLabs Build Platform 2 is a new build platform with a flexible print service designed to make it easier to remove parts. Getting parts off of the existing build platform is a tremendous hassle, and frequently results in minor injuries to parts and the user. The new build platform flexes and causes the parts to just snap right off.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $699.56

6 months 2 weeks ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
12 - 18 inch quick clamps /squeeze clamps

we used to have at least 8 quick clamps/ squeeze clamps in the wood shop now there is one it makes trying to glue together things that are smaller than 4 ft long nearly impossible because the only clamps there are left are awkward big clamps

https://www.harborfreight.com/24-inch-bar-clamp-96213.html


Comments: (0)

Cost: $100.00

1 month 1 day ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Formlabs Fuse SLS 1+ 30W

Because an SLS printer would let us print industrial grade prints without supports.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $46,000.00

5 months 20 hours ago
2 New Tool for Lending Library:
Power/Pressure Washer for the Lending Library

A high PSI gas powered pressure washer is needed to remove graffiti, super caked in dirt, or just to reach spaces beyond what a cheaper electric power washer can do. However, it's not the kind of thing that you'd need to use every weekend, it would be much better to split it up between many MH members.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $450.00

4 months 1 week ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Truing Stand

A better truing stand for the bike station would be great -


Comments: (0)

Cost: $200.00

3 months 2 weeks ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Hobart Stand Mixer

A more heavy duty mixer for bread making


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

4 years 1 month ago Research Needed
1 New Equipment for Space:
Next Wave Shark RS1000 PRO

The Shark RS1000 PRO transforms nearly any router table into a full-fledged TWO Axis CNC giving you unmatched accuracy by allowing your fence or bit to be moved by as little as one-thousandth of an inch.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $1,700.00

2 months 1 day ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
1" x 42" Belt Sander, 4" Contact Wheel

We have belt sanders in the metal shop that are 1" but not in the wood shop. The 6" belt sander is great for taking off a lot of material and shaping but not good for fine detail and finishing. We have the same issue with the oscillating sander where the rounds and the belts tend to be lower grit sand paper that is good for shaping but not good for finishing.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $450.00

11 months 2 weeks ago
1 New Tool for Lending Library:
Gorilla cart for Lending Library

People frequently want to borrow the one in the space


Comments: (0)

Cost: $200.00

2 days 22 hours ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Table Saw Spline Jig

Useful fancy jig! https://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v400-1038-mlcs-spline-jig-pro/table...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $145.00

10 months 2 days ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Bi-Directional Pallet Jack

To make it easier to move things in tight spaces! https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/dual-direction-pallet-truck-pallet-ja...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $600.00

3 months 3 weeks ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Nova titan 3 chuck and 100mm jaws

Allow members to safely turn larger bowl blanks


Comments: (0)

Cost: $350.00

7 months 1 week ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Mini Tig for Jeweler

Artisan asylum got one and it was popular.
Example (should examine others): https://www.amazon.com/Permanent-Tungsten-Weldable-Orthodontics-Restorat...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $500.00

1 week 16 hours ago Research Needed
1 New Equipment for Space:
Updated button maker

More reliable. This is the set NHFPL has: https://www.usabuttons.com/the-machine-250/ and with this cutter: https://www.usabuttons.com/cutters-2/


Comments: (0)

Cost: $920.00

11 months 2 weeks ago