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Vote (login required) | Vote Count | Title | Why | Posted | Status |
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New Equipment: Edge Binder(s) for the Sailrite Fabricator ![]() |
Magically sew binding (e.g. grosgrain) to the edge of fabric! Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwwTB_gwBJQ All Sailrite edge binders: https://www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Sailrite-Sewing-Machine-Parts/B... Cost: $59.00 |
3 days 9 min ago | ||
1 |
Wild Idea: Rooftop MakHaven Radio Shack |
01/18/20 I have an idea for MakeHaven Install two conduits along side of the building near the windows near the laser cutters going straight up to the roof level… one conduit for ac Power 220vac two phase. 50 Amp service. The second conduit, much larger and wider for all kinds of other cables…. Cost: $20,000.00 |
6 days 3 hours ago | ||
2 |
New Equipment: Fiber Laser Cutter |
Cost: $50,000.00 |
1 week 2 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: CNC upgrade for Bridgeport |
Description of why needed. | 1 week 2 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Die Sublimation setup |
Description of why needed. | 1 week 2 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: High Reliability Color Printer |
Description of why needed. | 1 week 2 days ago | Active Development | |
2 |
New Equipment: Truck (for shared/rental use) |
Cost: $20,000.00 |
1 week 2 days ago | Research Needed | |
1 |
New Equipment: DSLR Camera |
For lending library and for use in digitizing art. With setup in media room for digitizing. Cost: $2,000.00 |
1 week 2 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
New Equipment: Cad Computers |
Computers for common use with beefy capabilities appropriate for running high end CAD programs. Cost: $4,000.00 |
1 week 2 days ago | ||
4 |
New Equipment: 3 More Prusas |
Though the Prusa hasn't been perfect, that's largely because people have been using Octopi slicer. By using the Prusa slicer it seems to work flawlessly. It makes great prints, and is a great price compared to comparable machines. It would be great for our PLA 3d printers to be consistent. Cost: $3,000.00 |
1 week 5 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment: Upgraded Vertical Milling Machine |
Our Tormach is decent, but not great. The Tormach 1100mx, a Haas, or something similar would be a huge improvement. Cost: $25,000.00 |
1 week 5 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
4 |
New Equipment: Shapeoko Upgrade |
The Shapeoko gets lots of use, but can be pretty frustrating. Upgrading to the OneFinity, X-Carve, or something similar could improve its functionality and usability. Cost: $2,000.00 |
1 week 5 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Upgraded Heat Press |
I'd love to see a sturdier heat press, and ideally one that is larger. This was mentioned by Lior: https://cricut.com/en_us/cricut-easypress though I think an even larger one could be cool if it could be used for mounting photos and heat vinyl.OOOH this one does s ublimation for mugs! Cost: $260.00 |
4 weeks 12 hours ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Dough Sheeter |
Ever have the hunkering to make a large batch of tortillas?? How about homemade croissants? Roll out some pizza dough? We have a pasta roller, but the limited width makes it hard to do large batches or laminated dough. There are some nice tabletop 19" versions on etsy! Or some ambitious person could make one??!? Cost: $300.00 |
1 month 1 week ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
New Equipment: Large Format Flatbed Scanner |
For scanning art, and large posters, etc. Cost: unknown |
1 month 1 week ago | Not Right Now | |
2 |
New Equipment: Pad printing machine |
To make and adhere high quality logos to finished products. Cost: $400.00 |
2 months 4 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment: 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. Cost: $500.00 |
2 months 5 days ago | Active Development | |
5 |
New Equipment: Coffee Roaster |
Roasting your own coffee gives you more control, is far cheaper, ensures freshness, and gives you access to a much wider range of beans! Though you can roast at home with a Whirlypop or other simple setup, having a programmable machine with heating elements, fans, and smoke control makes things much easier, more approachable for new users, and produces less of a mess. Cost: $500.00 |
2 months 1 week ago | Implemented | |
1 |
New Equipment: Solder paste dispenser |
For assembling PCBs Cost: $200.00 |
2 months 4 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
New Equipment: Mortiser |
A mortiser is a tool used to make mortises (square holes) in wood. https://www.toolnut.com/powermatic-1791264k-719t-mortiser-1hp-1ph-115-23... Cost: $1,000.00 |
2 months 4 weeks ago | Planned Long Term |
All Wishes
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.
Vote (login required) | Vote Count | Title | Why | Posted | Status |
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New Equipment: Jewelry Equipment |
To make fine Jewelry. $2500 would cover most of it: Cost: $3,000.00 |
2 years 10 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
13 |
Policy or Operational Suggestion: Rear entrance key card access |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 5 months ago | Active Development | |
12 |
Space Infrastructure: Large Spray Booth with Ventilation |
For small finishing or even better furniture sized. Cost: unknown |
2 years 10 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
12 |
Event or Activity: Japanese joinery workshop. |
There is interest in learning the fascinating traditional joinery used by Japanese woodworkers. Cost: unknown |
1 year 1 month ago | Active Development | |
12 |
Event or Activity: Wood joinery workshop for common western technique. |
A number of people in the woodworking shop would benefit from demonstrations on how to achieve the joinery they desire for their project. Cost: unknown |
1 year 1 month ago | ||
11 |
Event or Activity: Tool sharpening |
A dull tool can be worthless. Cost: unknown |
1 year 1 month ago | ||
9 |
New Equipment: Rolling Mill |
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. Cost: $1,000.00 |
1 year 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
9 |
Wild Idea: Outdoor hanging garden |
I love the view of the rocks out the windows, and noticed some have plants growing. What if we expand that and create a green growing wall. Ideally one of the windows could be converted to an access door. Cost: unknown |
2 years 9 months ago | Active Development | |
9 |
New Equipment: Pottery Wheel |
Many people would love to be able to do pottery. Good models range from 800-1500$ Cost: $1,200.00 |
1 year 6 months ago | Not Right Now | |
9 |
New Equipment: Festool Domino Joiner |
Very useful joinery tool: https://www.festoolproducts.com/power-tools/festool-domino-joiners/festo... Cost: $1,000.00 |
2 years 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
9 |
New Equipment: Grommet Puncher |
In the sewing section, we would like equipment that allows us to insert grommets into clothing. Grommets are small metal rings that can be used for different types of garment construction, such as lacing. Please make our wishes come true! *cute emoji* Cost: $90.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | Active Development | |
7 |
Wild Idea: Maker Crest on Entry Floor |
As you come down the stairs the floor looks pretty bad. It would be cool if there was some painted maker themed crest painted. Cost: unknown |
2 years 9 months ago | Research Needed | |
7 |
New Equipment: TIG Welder |
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BSD6PG/?creativeASIN=B076BSD6PG&linkCode=w... $700 Cost: $1,500.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | Planned Long Term | |
7 |
Space Infrastructure: Office chairs with back support |
Description of why needed. | 1 year 12 months ago | Research Needed | |
7 |
Event or Activity: Class in canning (probably for fall) |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 6 months ago | Active Development | |
6 |
New Equipment: Pipe/Tube Bender |
Valuable metalworking tool: https://pro-tools.com/collections/manual-tube-and-pipe-benders/products/... ($900) Cost: $900.00 |
1 year 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
6 |
Space Infrastructure: Adobe Suite |
Why we do not have Adobe: A license is $330.00 per machine/ per year. If we install on the 4 computers plus 2 of the laser cutters that is $2,000 per year for the software. Cost: unknown |
2 years 6 months ago | Not Right Now | |
6 |
New Equipment: New Lathe |
https://www.amazon.com/Laguna-Tools-MLAREVO-1836-Lathe/dp/B00YX8162Q/ref... ($2300) Cost: $2,300.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment: Metal Casting Tool |
Making small metal parts. https://septools.com/product/arbe-kaya-cast/ Cost: $1,000.00 |
2 years 10 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment: Bicycle Framebuilding Jig + Setup |
Details on full setup: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cj6lkdYhKAJxXEG_3F3EqfrvU8qB9Oi6Qieu... At the core of any bike framebuilding setup is a frame jig (technically a fixture, not a jig). Industry-standard frame jigs run at $3000-5000, but we can make our own for $500-600. Cost: $1,900.00 |
3 months 1 week ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment: Hardened Steel Anvil (100lbs or heavier) with at least one horn |
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. Cost: $600.00 |
1 year 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment: Risograph Printer |
For making zines and self-publishing art books Cost: unknown |
1 year 6 months ago | Research Needed | |
5 |
New Equipment: 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. Cost: $500.00 |
2 months 5 days ago | Active Development | |
5 |
New Equipment: Combo disc/belt sander for woodshop |
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/powermatic-belt-disc-sander-model-31a... Cost: $1,600.00 |
1 year 11 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
Policy or Operational Suggestion: Matching Makehaven Jumpsuits |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 6 months ago | Not Right Now | |
5 |
New Equipment: Upgraded Vertical Milling Machine |
Our Tormach is decent, but not great. The Tormach 1100mx, a Haas, or something similar would be a huge improvement. Cost: $25,000.00 |
1 week 5 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment: Spinning Wheel ![]() |
So that members can make custom-dyed yarn for textile crafts. Other members expressed interest and may have other reasons for wanting it. Cost: $1,000.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment: Kreg Jigs (Cabinet, Shelf Pin and Drawer Jigs) |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 5 months ago | Research Needed | |
4 |
New Equipment: Air brush |
Could we have air brush painting, perhaps in the metal shop? Brought up by member J. Gleisner https://merriartist.com/products/i-ecl-4501 Cost: $169.00 |
1 year 7 months ago | Active Development | |
4 |
New Equipment: CNC Fabric Cutter |
https://www.autometrix.com/solutions/cutting/#advantage Cost: unknown |
1 year 2 months ago | Research Needed | |
4 |
New Equipment: Tapping Arm |
This would make tapping holes a lot faster and straighter. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sni-vt400 Cost: $2,000.00 |
8 months 1 week ago | Planned Long Term | |
4 |
New Equipment: 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) Cost: $500.00 |
1 year 5 months ago | Research Needed | |
4 |
New Equipment: Shapeoko Upgrade |
The Shapeoko gets lots of use, but can be pretty frustrating. Upgrading to the OneFinity, X-Carve, or something similar could improve its functionality and usability. Cost: $2,000.00 |
1 week 5 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
4 |
New Equipment: 3 More Prusas |
Though the Prusa hasn't been perfect, that's largely because people have been using Octopi slicer. By using the Prusa slicer it seems to work flawlessly. It makes great prints, and is a great price compared to comparable machines. It would be great for our PLA 3d printers to be consistent. Cost: $3,000.00 |
1 week 5 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
4 |
New Equipment: Long arm quilting machine for computerized quilting |
These are often rented by the hour at some facilities as they are cumbersome to keep in one's home due to the size and they're also pretty pricey. For the quilting community, it would be a real asset! " http://www.baileyssewingcenter.com/homequilter.html Cost: $2,000.00 |
2 years 10 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
4 |
New Equipment: Bigger Planer |
Because our current one is pretty small. https://www.toolnut.com/jet-708544-jwp-208hh-20-planer-5hp-1ph-helical-h... Cost: $3,700.00 |
8 months 2 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
4 |
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. Cost: $15,000.00 |
7 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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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. Cost: unknown |
6 months 5 days ago | Active Development | |
3 |
New Equipment: Continuous Carbon Fiber for Markforged |
This would take our already awesome Markforged to the next level. Cost: unknown |
10 months 2 weeks ago | Not Right Now | |
3 |
New Equipment: 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 Cost: $2,500.00 |
1 year 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
Space Infrastructure: Common Mac/PC chargers |
(To check out temporarily for in-venue use.) We all forget our chargers occasionally and it sucks to have to go home and get them! Cost: unknown |
1 year 6 months ago | ||
3 |
New Equipment: Stereo Microscope for Electronics Bench |
We had one previously on loan from a member, but it is time to get our own. Ideally we get some good lighting for it too. Cost: $450.00 |
2 years 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
New Equipment: Artisan 1430 Printer (for silkscreen / screen printing |
These are used by screen printers with all black ink to get consistent dark transparencies used in screen printing. Cost: $350.00 |
1 year 5 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
New Equipment: Full-Length Mirror in Bathroom |
To see the fit of clothing made at the sewing station. Cost: unknown |
1 year 10 months ago | Active Development | |
3 |
New Equipment: Metal Detector for Nails in wood and for Outside (For rental Hobby) |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 5 months ago | Active Development | |
3 |
New Equipment: 5HP Sawstop |
Because our current sawstop is underpowered Cost: $4,500.00 |
1 year 7 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
New Equipment: Mortiser |
A mortiser is a tool used to make mortises (square holes) in wood. https://www.toolnut.com/powermatic-1791264k-719t-mortiser-1hp-1ph-115-23... Cost: $1,000.00 |
2 months 4 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
New Equipment: CNC Plasma Cutter |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 1 month ago | Not Right Now | |
3 |
New Equipment: Large Format Flatbed Scanner |
For scanning art, and large posters, etc. Cost: unknown |
1 month 1 week ago | Not Right Now | |
3 |
New Equipment: 3 Axis Welding Clamp |
Useful for welding things at 90 degrees to eachother: https://www.weldingstore.com/products/stronghand-3-axis-fixtur Cost: $200.00 |
4 months 4 weeks ago | Active Development | |
3 |
New Equipment: Buffing wheel |
https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-buffer-61557.html Cost: $60.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
Policy or Operational Suggestion: Sewing machine, non-badged |
Strong, durable, simple machine that would be available to members and guests (including kids 8+) https://www.amazon.com/SINGER-Featherweight-C240-Sewing-Machine/dp/B0746... Cost: unknown |
1 year 5 months ago | Active Development | |
3 |
New Equipment: Fancy embroidery sewing machine, ideally with multi-thread |
It would be nice for members to easily design their logos, etc. to go onto products/swag. Some options: https://babylock.com/machines/multi-needle-embroidery/intrepid ($13,000-$14,000 sometimes 10k on sale) Cost: $10,000.00 |
4 months 3 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
New Equipment: Cad Computers |
Computers for common use with beefy capabilities appropriate for running high end CAD programs. Cost: $4,000.00 |
1 week 2 days ago | ||
2 |
New Equipment: Truck (for shared/rental use) |
Cost: $20,000.00 |
1 week 2 days ago | Research Needed | |
2 |
New Equipment: Design or drafting table |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 4 months ago | Not Right Now | |
2 |
New Equipment: Spiral cutterhead for jointer |
To improve jointer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spiral-cutterhead-for-Robland-SD-410-16-Jointer... Cost: $1,200.00 |
8 months 2 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: Die bending jig |
To bend steel rule/flat bar/strip into complicated shapes difficult or impossible to make by other means (e.g., using shear-brake-roll machine). Makes cutting and debossing dies, e.g., to cut and stamp patterns in sheet metal, leather, paper, and other materials, on an arbor press. Cost: $300.00 |
3 months 1 week ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: Monoprice Delta Printer |
Deltas are cool, impressive, plus this one can print at 50 MICRONS half of what we can do.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=21666&gclid=CjwKCAjwiurXBRAnEiwAk... Cost: unknown |
2 years 9 months ago | Not Right Now | |
2 |
New Equipment: Fiber Laser Cutter |
Cost: $50,000.00 |
1 week 2 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: Espresso Machine (semi Auto: Porta Filter Type 9+ bar pressure) LOOK OUT FOR NOT BUY |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 1 month ago | Research Needed | |
2 |
New Equipment: Pin nailer |
Because we should have a small, 23GA nailer: https://www.amazon.com/BOSTITCH-HP118K-23-Gauge-2-Inch-16-Inch/dp/B000EX... Cost: $125.00 |
1 year 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: Desktop CNC |
Need something in between Tormach and Shapoko such as a MillRight Mega or King CNC or maybe Nomad 883 Cost: $2,500.00 |
6 months 2 weeks ago | Not Right Now | |
2 |
New Equipment: Pad printing machine |
To make and adhere high quality logos to finished products. Cost: $400.00 |
2 months 4 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
Event or Activity: Make Cement Planters |
A good summer activity, we could have reusable molds in our inventory. https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/how-to/g875/how-to-bui... Cost: unknown |
2 years 9 months ago | Research Needed | |
2 |
New Equipment: Bench grinder for carbide tools |
https://www.amazon.com/Delta-23-196-6-Inch-Variable-Grinder/dp/B00HRM509... Cost: $250.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: Monoprice MP10 - Replace the AFP-512 ($300) |
The AFP-512 has a LOT of issues, from the extruder frequently clogging, the bed being impossible to level due to warping, and the electrical connectors on the hotend degrading. Cost: unknown |
1 year 1 month ago | Not Right Now | |
2 |
New Equipment: Vacuum for main space |
Description of why needed. | 1 year 11 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: LVLP or HVLP spray gun for lending library |
Likely upgrade to something like Cost: $400.00 |
4 months 3 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: 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. Cost: $175.00 |
3 months 2 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: High Reliability Color Printer |
Description of why needed. | 1 week 2 days ago | Active Development | |
2 |
New Equipment: 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: Cost: $1,500.00 |
3 months 1 week ago | Not Right Now | |
2 |
Policy or Operational Suggestion: See if another Parking Garage will offer member discount for Parking for members like the state street garage. State st Garage not open on Saturdays or Holidays |
Cost: unknown |
2 years 3 months ago | ||
2 |
Wild Idea: Robotic coffee machine |
Coffee + raspberry pi + robotics = no brainer https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/mugsy/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/413243358/mugsy-the-open-source-rob... Cost: unknown |
2 years 10 months ago | ||
2 |
New Equipment: CNC upgrade for Bridgeport |
Description of why needed. | 1 week 2 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: Smaller Milwaukee batteries |
The 5Ah batteries we have are heavy and make some tools difficult for some people to use. Smaller batteries would help. Cost: $100.00 |
1 year 6 months ago | Active Development | |
2 |
New Equipment: Vacuum Sealer Machine (for food_ |
For sous vide as well as general food sealing purposes: https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Sealing-System-Starter/dp Cost: $200.00 |
1 year 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
Event or Activity: Make Seed bombs |
Lets empower people to beautify hard to access areas by making seed bombs. https://www.gardenista.com/posts/diy-wildflower-seed-bombs/ Cost: unknown |
2 years 9 months ago | ||
2 |
New Equipment: Vacuum press bags and Pump |
https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/VS-Extreme-Polyurethane-Vacuum-B... Cost: $500.00 |
2 years 2 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
2 |
New Equipment: Boat Building Strongback |
To allow members and teams of members to make canoes, kayaks, and Adirondack Guide Boats. Ideally this strongback could be wheeled in and out of woodworking area and storage area. I am posting this wish to see what level of interest is out there. Several designs allow the strongback to taken apart and put into storage. Thanks Cost: unknown |
1 year 10 months ago | Research Needed | |
2 |
Event or Activity: House keeping and community spirit meeting |
Chris La Salle and Catherine CW are requesting a meeting for addressing more engaging communal housekeeping. We want to see folks caring and respecting the space and tools provided and think a meeting is in order. Thank you Cost: unknown |
1 year 5 months ago | ||
2 |
New Equipment: Hydraulic Press (20 ton or greater) |
Extremely versatile tool for metal forming. Gives the ability to apply pressure equally across a piece, without damaging texture or design work. Cost: $500.00 |
1 year 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Die Sublimation setup |
Description of why needed. | 1 week 2 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Solder paste dispenser |
For assembling PCBs Cost: $200.00 |
2 months 4 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Edge Binder(s) for the Sailrite Fabricator ![]() |
Magically sew binding (e.g. grosgrain) to the edge of fabric! Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwwTB_gwBJQ All Sailrite edge binders: https://www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Sailrite-Sewing-Machine-Parts/B... Cost: $59.00 |
3 days 9 min ago | ||
1 |
New Equipment: Copy stand |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 3 weeks ago | Research Needed | |
1 |
New Equipment: Hobart Stand Mixer |
A more heavy duty mixer for bread making Cost: unknown |
1 year 6 months ago | Research Needed | |
1 |
New Equipment: Knew Concepts Fret Saw |
It's just a really nice hand tool https://www.knewconcepts.com/MK4-5-inch-saws.php Cost: $90.00 |
5 months 2 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Dough Sheeter |
Ever have the hunkering to make a large batch of tortillas?? How about homemade croissants? Roll out some pizza dough? We have a pasta roller, but the limited width makes it hard to do large batches or laminated dough. There are some nice tabletop 19" versions on etsy! Or some ambitious person could make one??!? Cost: $300.00 |
1 month 1 week ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Contractor Table Saw for Lending Library |
Infrequently used but super helpful -- we would borrow or rent! Cost: $600.00 |
4 months 4 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Industrial Robot (donation from Business only too $$$ to Buy just look out for ) |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 6 months ago | Research Needed | |
1 |
New Equipment: M12 INSTALLATION DRIVER FOR CABINET MAKING $179 CPO |
USED FOR GETTING INTO SPOTS A IMPACT CAN'T GET INTO (CABENIT MAKING AND FURNITURE MAKING) https://www.cpooutlets.com/milwaukee-2505-20-m12-fuel-lithium-ion-instal... Cost: unknown |
1 year 9 hours ago | Research Needed | |
1 |
New Equipment: Router plane |
Very useful for finishing dado or sliding dovetail joints. Veritas has a nice model, very easy to sharpen (https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/router/5260...) but a used Stanley 71 can probably work as well. Cost: $175.00 |
4 months 1 week ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment: Shaper Tool ( Hand Held CNC Router ) |
As the Gerber CNC has been in development for over a year and projects larger than the Shapeoko can handle are inaccessible to members at the moment. A handheld CNC would allow a stop-gap to allow the working of much larger projects than can be contained within a table. Cost: $2,499.00 |
11 months 3 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment: DSLR Camera |
For lending library and for use in digitizing art. With setup in media room for digitizing. Cost: $2,000.00 |
1 week 2 days ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment: NAS Attached Storage Networked |
Storage on each computer is limited
Suggest WD Outlet and get
My Cloud EX2 ultra or My Cloud EX4 no hard drives then add later WD Red or Seagate Nas type
https://www.wd.com/products/wd-recertified/my-cloud-ex4.html#RWDBWWD0000...
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Cost: unknown |
1 year 7 months ago | Not Right Now | |
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Event or Activity: Class on installing Arch linux on laptop encrypted drive |
Would very much like to learn how to setup up a boot sector on a secondary/non-primary drive(a lot of people have windows PC's with room for second drives), encrypt the rest of the drive, and install archlinux (preferably led by someone who has a bit of experience with these things so that they may be able to answer questions about setting up encryption and Arch. :-] Cost: unknown |
9 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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Space Infrastructure: Shared/Discounted Subscriptions |
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! Cost: unknown |
1 year 2 months ago | ||
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Wild Idea: Rooftop MakHaven Radio Shack |
01/18/20 I have an idea for MakeHaven Install two conduits along side of the building near the windows near the laser cutters going straight up to the roof level… one conduit for ac Power 220vac two phase. 50 Amp service. The second conduit, much larger and wider for all kinds of other cables…. Cost: $20,000.00 |
6 days 3 hours ago | ||
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New Equipment: Milwaukee Cut Off Saw M12 volt (For Metal Tile plastics Uses Saw Max Wheels to) like a small circular saw for all materials |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 1 month ago | Planned Long Term |