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1 New Equipment for Space:
Matoha Plastell resin identifier

Many 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=


Comments: (0)

Cost: $3,200.00

2 months 1 week ago
1 New Tool for Lending Library:
Hydraulic Cable Lug Crimper & Wire cutter

This 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.


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Cost: $174.95

1 month 1 week ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Vacuum System

Suggested 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:/


Comments: (0)

Cost: $6,000.00

1 month 1 week ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
3rd Honeycomb so all the lasers have one

It 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...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $160.00

1 month 3 weeks ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Lithium battery spot welder

The "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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $250.00

1 month 1 week ago
1 Space Infrastructure:
Green Sweep

GreenSweep is a sweeping compound that can be sprinkled on a dusty shop floor, (see metal shop), and will then allow the inhabitants to sweep the area without raising a ton of dust in the air. It doesn't have to be used every time, but then nobody seems to be sweeping with any regularity.
A 50 pound box costs about $30.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $30.00

4 weeks 50 min ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
3D Scanner

A 3D scanner would be a very useful tool in developing designs for the 3D printers. I believe that it could be useful in designing for the CNC machines as well.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $700.00

2 months 2 weeks ago
2 Space Infrastructure:
Makerspace needs more space.

I realize that this isn't something that we can "buy" but I look at all the items on the wish list, everything from bar clamps to laser welding machines, and I think "where are we going to to put all this stuff?
My wish list is stuff like a lockers where we can put laptops and personal items while we're in the space working.


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

3 weeks 6 days ago
2 Space Infrastructure:
Remote monitoring of 3d printer area - Web version

Having live streaming of the 3d printer area will allow people to remotely monitor the progress of their prints, seeing if their jobs are complete or if issues occurred and stopped mid way. this can be important on longer running jobs. Additionally will allow people to see if equipment is being utilized without having to come in to the space.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $200.00

2 weeks 2 days ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Adobe Creative Suit

Adobe's Creative Suit includes Photoshop (image editing,) Illustrator (vector editing,) Premier Pro (video editing,) After Effects (motion graphics and video effects,) Audition (audio editing,) Indesign (page layout and multipage document publishing,) and a bunch more.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $660.00

3 weeks 1 day ago Not Right Now
3 New Equipment for Space:
Bench Top Freeze Dryer

For experiments in molecular gastronomy, preserving organic materials and experiments in material science.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $2,467.99

1 month 6 days ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
More aluminum bar clamps

These 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


Comments: (1)

Cost: $150.00

1 month 6 days ago
11 New Equipment for Space:
New Laser Cutters

It might be time to replace our current lasers with larger, water-cooled, 100 watt lasers.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265239625923?hash=item3dc18380c3:g:bVQAAOSwyK9l...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $3,900.00

2 months 2 weeks ago

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.

Implemented Wishes

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1 New Equipment for Space:
Commercial Food Storage Containers

Let's have standard air/water tight storage for flour, sugar, etc. Cost is approximate per container and lid. Would be nice to have several sets.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $10.00

2 years 8 months 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

10 months 1 day ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Goodwill Kitchen Run

Could get lots of goodies cheap!


Comments: (0)

Cost: $150.00

2 years 8 months ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Industrial Robot (donation from Business only too $$$ to Buy just look out for )

Description of why needed. 5 years 7 months ago Research Needed
1 New Equipment for Space:
3rd Honeycomb so all the lasers have one

It 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...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $160.00

1 month 3 weeks ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Carbide Create Pro

This upgraded software allows for basic 3d design and toolpathing directly on Carbide Create. The $360 license is permanent. https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/pro/


Comments: (0)

Cost: $360.00

2 years 1 week ago As Funding/Logistics Allow
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

1 year 1 month ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Lithium battery spot welder

The "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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $250.00

1 month 1 week ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
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. 5 years 2 months ago Planned Long Term
1 Space Infrastructure:
Green Sweep

GreenSweep is a sweeping compound that can be sprinkled on a dusty shop floor, (see metal shop), and will then allow the inhabitants to sweep the area without raising a ton of dust in the air. It doesn't have to be used every time, but then nobody seems to be sweeping with any regularity.
A 50 pound box costs about $30.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $30.00

4 weeks 50 min ago
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

1 year 5 months ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
New Vacuum Former

Our vacuum former leaves a lot to be desired. This one (similar to what they have at Sacred Heart) has many capabilities that enable it to produce much better results: https://www.formechdirect.com/product/508fs/


Comments: (0)

Cost: $13,000.00

2 years 10 months ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Tramontina Cookware Set

Would be a nice improvement over our current setup. https://www.wayfair.com/kitchen-tabletop/pdp/tramontina-gourmet-tri-ply-...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $330.00

2 years 8 months ago
1 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.

:-]


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

3 years 10 months ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Matoha Plastell resin identifier

Many 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=


Comments: (0)

Cost: $3,200.00

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

A more heavy duty mixer for bread making


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

4 years 7 months ago Research Needed
1 New Tool for Lending Library:
Hydraulic Cable Lug Crimper & Wire cutter

This 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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $174.95

1 month 1 week 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

8 months 1 week ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Vacuum System

Suggested 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:/


Comments: (0)

Cost: $6,000.00

1 month 1 week ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
for making printed circuit boards from b/w laser prints on color photo paper..

a temperature setting/regulator laminator

13" Laminator Machine, Four Roller, 110VAC 600 watts operating Temperature 80-180C degrees

available on eBay item #393246262909

price..85.00 plus tax, Free Shipping..

Unit is unlabeled.. but made by Pouch

Although this unit is made for laminating plastic.... it will work for transferring b/w toner onto copper


Comments: (0)

Cost: $85.00

2 years 5 months ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
Copy stand

Description of why needed. 5 years 1 month ago Research Needed
1 New Equipment for Space:
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...


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

4 years 1 month ago Research Needed
1 New Equipment for Space:
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... Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

4 years 8 months ago Not Right Now
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

1 year 4 months ago
1 New Equipment for Space:
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??!?


Comments: (0)

Cost: $300.00

3 years 2 months ago Planned Long Term
1 Space Infrastructure:
Wall Mounted Folders for the manuals

So they don't get ruined or messed up by unnecessary movement.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $4.00

1 year 10 months ago
2 Event or Activity:
Printed Circuit Board Design and Fabrication

It would be a nice workshop to lay out a PCB.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $0.00

1 year 9 months 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 7 months ago Planned Long Term
2 New Equipment for Space:
Electric Gooseneck Kettle

Would be helpful for hosting a coffee brewing event


Comments: (0)

Cost: $75.00

2 years 8 months ago
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


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

5 years 4 months ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
EMF / Gauss Meter

Description of why needed. 3 years 5 months 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

1 year 2 weeks ago
2 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….


Comments: (0)

Cost: $20,000.00

3 years 1 month ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $300.00

3 years 4 months ago Planned Long Term
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

11 months 1 week ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Vacuum for main space

Description of why needed. 5 years 2 days ago Planned Long Term
2 New Equipment for Space:
Adobe Creative Suit

Adobe's Creative Suit includes Photoshop (image editing,) Illustrator (vector editing,) Premier Pro (video editing,) After Effects (motion graphics and video effects,) Audition (audio editing,) Indesign (page layout and multipage document publishing,) and a bunch more.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $660.00

3 weeks 1 day ago Not Right Now
2 New Equipment for Space:
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...

Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

5 years 10 months ago Not Right Now
2 New Equipment for Space:
Color laser engraver

Because COLOR, on metal and plastics. Cool. Here's an example without a lot of research, just the first I found: https://www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engr...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $1,200.00

5 months 5 days ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Saleae logic analyzer

A valuable electronics tool. We got a discount on the Logic Pro 8 so that it's $500 https://www.saleae.com/


Comments: (0)

Cost: $500.00

2 years 3 months ago
2 New Tool for Lending Library:
Oven thermometer

To know the actual temperature of an oven as it relates to what the thermostat reads, to know if it is hotter or colder than it should be and how much to compensate in order to get precise results.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $15.00

1 year 10 months ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
3D Scanner

A 3D scanner would be a very useful tool in developing designs for the 3D printers. I believe that it could be useful in designing for the CNC machines as well.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $700.00

2 months 2 weeks ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Ice maker for the kitchen

Cubed ice is humankind's greatest creation.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $1,360.00

1 year 10 months ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Truing Stand

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


Comments: (0)

Cost: $200.00

9 months 3 weeks ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Design or drafting table

Description of why needed. 5 years 5 months ago Not Right Now
2 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

6 months 1 week ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Espresso Machine (semi Auto: Porta Filter Type 9+ bar pressure) LOOK OUT FOR NOT BUY

Description of why needed. 5 years 2 months ago Research Needed
2 Space Infrastructure:
Makerspace needs more space.

I realize that this isn't something that we can "buy" but I look at all the items on the wish list, everything from bar clamps to laser welding machines, and I think "where are we going to to put all this stuff?
My wish list is stuff like a lockers where we can put laptops and personal items while we're in the space working.


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

3 weeks 6 days ago
2 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

1 year 5 months ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Solder paste dispenser

For assembling PCBs


Comments: (0)

Cost: $200.00

3 years 4 months ago Planned Long Term
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...


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

5 years 11 months ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Large Casting Pot

It would increase casting capabilities- https://www.ultraquietaircompressor.com/California-Air-Tools-366-10-Gall...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $600.00

2 years 3 months ago
2 Space Infrastructure:
Remote monitoring of 3d printer area - Web version

Having live streaming of the 3d printer area will allow people to remotely monitor the progress of their prints, seeing if their jobs are complete or if issues occurred and stopped mid way. this can be important on longer running jobs. Additionally will allow people to see if equipment is being utilized without having to come in to the space.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $200.00

2 weeks 2 days 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

1 year 5 months ago
2 New Equipment for Space:
Band saw cookie cutter

It would make it easier and safer to cut cookies: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/bandsaw-accuright-miter-mill?utm_sour...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $130.00

3 months 1 week ago
2 New Tool for Lending Library:
Low ft-lb torque wrench (15-50)

With MH's excellent lending library, I have /almost/ all the tools I need to remove my Prius hybrid battery; the one exception seems to be a torque wrench that works in the low ft-lb range (20-30 ft-lb), which is required for re-tightening certain bolts when re-installing the battery.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $76.00

2 years 2 months ago
3 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

6 months 2 weeks ago Research Needed
3 New Equipment for Space:
Neewer Ring Light Kit:18"/48cm Outer 55W 5500K Dimmable LED Ring Light, Light Stand (For Media Room)

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Ring-Light-Kit-Self-Portrait/dp/B01LXDNNBW...


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

2 years 4 days ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
CNC Plasma Cutter

Description of why needed. 5 years 3 months ago Not Right Now
3 New Equipment for Space:
More aluminum bar clamps

These 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


Comments: (1)

Cost: $150.00

1 month 6 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

1 year 6 months ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
2 inch high waterjet brick panels for cutting glass and more delicate or intricate parts inother materials.

A flat and uniform support for the glass is essential to avoid cracking. The Waterjet Brick works well for cutting glass. Cut on top of Waterjet Brick to avoid frosting the back side of the glass with slat splashback. Avoids the risk of sprayback from slat deflection as much as possible.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $364.43

5 months 3 weeks ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
Forging Press

Found a cheaper press! With an open sided die!

https://coaliron.com/collections/hydraulic-forging-presses/products/16-t...

Just a little smooshy boi, why not?


Comments: (1)

Cost: $4,950.00

2 years 6 months 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

1 year 5 months 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

1 year 4 months ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $2,499.00

4 years 3 weeks ago Planned Long Term
3 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

10 months 2 weeks ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
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!


Comments: (0)

Cost: $260.00

3 years 2 months ago Planned Long Term
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

1 year 2 months 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

1 year 1 month ago
3 Space Infrastructure:
Move popcorn maker

The popcorn maker is currently just taking up space that could be better utilized.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $0.00

2 years 8 months ago
3 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 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

2 years 1 week ago
3 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


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

4 years 6 months ago
3 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

1 year 2 weeks ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
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

https://www.sailrite.com/Binder-3-4-Swing-Bracket


Comments: (0)

Cost: $59.00

3 years 1 month ago
3 New Equipment for Space:
Bench Top Freeze Dryer

For experiments in molecular gastronomy, preserving organic materials and experiments in material science.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $2,467.99

1 month 6 days ago
3 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!


Comments: (2)

Cost: unknown

4 years 3 months ago
3 Space Infrastructure:
Real-Time or Close-To-Real-Time Minimum Viable External/Remote 3D Printer Status Check

It would be handy to know how many of the 3D printers available for use are currently in-use, or to check up on a print remotely.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $0.00

4 months 4 weeks ago
3 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/


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

5 years 10 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

1 year 2 months ago
4 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

7 months 1 week 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

1 year 1 month ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
New easier to use Brewing System

Our current brewing system is.... quirky. Liam and I are able to get good beer out of it but it's hard to clean, and hard to learn. A new all in one brewing system is relatively inexpensive and should be able to make batches quicker and with less to learn.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $2,150.00

1 year 6 months ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Desktop CNC

Need something in between Tormach and Shapoko such as a MillRight Mega or King CNC or maybe Nomad 883


Comments: (0)

Cost: $2,500.00

3 years 7 months ago Not Right Now
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

9 months 3 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

9 months 1 week 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 6 months ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Better Metalshop Drill Press

Because it's hard to change speeds on our drill press, the belt tensioner is broken, it doesn't have depth stop or quill power feed.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $4,000.00

2 years 7 months ago
4 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!

Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

4 years 8 months ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Kitchen Utility Cart

We can put heavy/occasionally used equipment on cart where it can be wheeled near an outlet to power as necessary. e.g. ice cream maker. Would create more counter space.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $75.00

2 years 8 months ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Tube Notching Machine

In order for two tubes of metal to be welded together successfully, one needs to have a precise hole cut in it. This machine does that. Bicycles, geodesic dome structures, roll-cages, and aircraft frames all require tubes to securely fastened at irregular angles.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $3,595.00

1 year 7 months ago
4 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

6 months 2 weeks ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Audio Production Equipment or Media Room

To enable music audio production.

Interface - PreSonus Quantum 2626 26x26 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface = $700

Control Surface - Presonus Faderport 16 = $1000

Instruments/MIDI Controllers - N.I. KOMPLETE KONTROL S61 (MK2 NOT Mk1) = $800

Universal Editing Tool (Macros) - 32 key Streamdeck XL = $250


Comments: (1)

Cost: $4,000.00

2 years 2 weeks ago As Funding/Logistics Allow
4 New Equipment for Space:
Fiber Laser Cutter


Comments: (0)

Cost: $50,000.00

3 years 1 month ago Planned Long Term
4 New Equipment for Space:
Rotary Welding Table

Very useful for welding circles! https://www.vevor.com/welding-positioner-c_10058/50kg-80w-rotary-welding...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $600.00

1 year 6 months ago
4 Event or Activity:
CAM with Fusion360

VCarve 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?


Comments: (0)

Cost: $0.00

1 year 12 months ago Active Development
4 New Equipment for Space:
Pottery Slab Roller

This would let us make sheets of clay
https://www.baileypottery.com/m-400-004.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1aOpBhCOARIsA...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $400.00

5 months 2 weeks ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
Microscopes

We have one microscope and would like a couple more to be able to do trainings and more types of testing or observing of materials.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $250.00

1 year 11 months ago
4 New Equipment for Space:
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

Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

4 years 11 months ago Research Needed
5 New Equipment for Space:
DSLR Camera

For lending library and for use in digitizing art. With setup in media room for digitizing.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $2,000.00

3 years 1 month ago Planned Long Term
5 New Equipment for Space:
CNC upgrade for Bridgeport

Description of why needed. 3 years 1 month ago Planned Long Term
5 New Equipment for Space:
Fiber laser engraver

Metal 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


Comments: (0)

Cost: $3,050.00

1 year 12 months ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Miter trimmer

Get smooth, clean, easy to fit together miters without the aggravation of fiddling to make it fit. Great for framing, making boxes, etc.

https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-miter-trimmer/g1690

https://youtu.be/O6_3RqmbqoI


Comments: (0)

Cost: $300.00

1 year 11 months ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Die Sublimation setup

Description of why needed. 3 years 1 month ago Planned Long Term
5 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...


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

4 years 6 months ago Active Development
5 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

1 year 3 weeks ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $450.00

5 years 4 months ago Planned Long Term
5 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

11 months 1 week ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Pad printing machine

To make and adhere high quality logos to finished products.
goes in hand with print making and silk screen, but for plastic or metal parts


Comments: (0)

Cost: $400.00

3 years 3 months ago Planned Long Term
5 New Equipment for Space:
Veritas shooting board

To trim and fit board ends with high accuracy. Additionally, this shooting board can be used also at a precise angle which would allow cutting very precise miters, for example for picture frames.

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/jigs-guides-and-fixtures/1107...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $215.00

2 years 9 months ago
5 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

10 months 4 weeks ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Incra micro adjustable Positioner and routing fence

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/jigs-guides-and-fixtures/5976...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $315.00

2 years 8 months ago
5 New Equipment for Space:
Continuous Carbon Fiber for Markforged

This would take our already awesome Markforged to the next level.


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

3 years 11 months ago Not Right Now
6 New Equipment for Space:
Tapping Arm

This would make tapping holes a lot faster and straighter. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sni-vt400


Comments: (1)

Cost: $2,000.00

3 years 9 months ago Planned Long Term
6 New Equipment for Space:
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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $350.00

4 years 6 months ago Planned Long Term
6 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

1 year 2 days ago
6 New Equipment for Space:
CNC Fabric Cutter

https://www.autometrix.com/solutions/cutting/#advantage
Great tool for the region and improving space for textile's people


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

4 years 3 months ago Research Needed
6 New Equipment for Space:
Large Format Flatbed Scanner

For scanning art, and large posters, etc.


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

3 years 2 months ago Not Right Now
6 New Equipment for Space:
Flat Lap Grinder

This grinder is ideal for stained glass (grinding long straight pieces) as well as pottery (grinding excess glass and the bottoms of pieces).


Comments: (5)

Cost: $1,300.00

3 months 2 weeks ago
6 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...


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

5 years 10 months ago Research Needed
6 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

3 years 4 months ago Planned Long Term
6 Space Infrastructure:
Rider lights in the electronic center

It's too dark


Comments: (0)

Cost: $60.00

5 months 3 weeks ago
7 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

11 months 1 week ago
7 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: (4)

Cost: $240.00

2 years 9 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

1 year 4 months ago
7 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

9 months 2 weeks ago
7 Event or Activity:
Hand Planes for Beginners

Hand planes are intimidating to work with if one doesn't know how. I own a few and never know if I have it set up properly or not. People can bring their own planes and use the Tormek to sharpen their blades.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $0.00

2 years 6 months ago
7 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

11 months 1 week ago
7 New Equipment for Space:
Rotary table with 3-jaw chuck

For milling circular features on the Bridgeports.

Should be able to mount on the bottom or side.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $763.00

2 years 11 months ago
7 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

10 months 2 weeks ago
8 Wild Idea:
Install Krita on the Wacom touch screen computer

https://krita.org/en/ is an open source paint program and it lends itself to Wacom tablet use.. The software is free.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $0.00

5 months 3 weeks ago
8 New Equipment for Space:
One way easy core system. https://oneway.ca/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_74_123_126

Used 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.


Comments: (1)

Cost: $600.00

1 year 11 months ago
8 Space Infrastructure:
Remote 3D Printing Monitoring

Sometimes the 3D printers are all busy, and other times they are all free. Sometimes they appear to be busy, but will all be done printing in ten minutes. It would be nice to be able to track the progress of prints across the entire farm using something like OctoFarm or similar.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $200.00

1 year 11 months ago
8 New Equipment for Space:
Aging/Curing chamber

Curing meats and cheeses and apparently guacamole making? So many options! Hopefully we could build one with a low cost frost-free fridge. Some videos: ttps://youtu.be/E-LkazzWnPM or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRi1QPsYAgc or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtXwZEo-AQw


Comments: (1)

Cost: $300.00

2 years 2 months ago
9 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.


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

5 years 7 months ago Not Right Now
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 8 months ago Not Right Now
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

1 year 5 months ago
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

2 years 1 month ago
10 New Equipment for Space:
CNC Lathe

This would help take our machine shop to the next level.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $40,000.00

2 years 10 months ago
10 New Tool for Lending Library:
Woodcarving handtool set

Wouldn't you love to be able to carve a spoon on a lazy Sunday morning on your porch? Or whittle a walking stick by the campfire? If MakeHaven had a set of simple hand carving tools in the lending library you could!

To start out with, we could just get a simple pair of a knife and a hook knife. That'd be enough for spoon carving and some simple whittling.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $100.00

1 year 11 months ago
10 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

10 months 1 week ago
10 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

2 years 1 month ago
10 New Equipment for Space:
Pipe/Tube Rotary Draw Bender

Valuable metalworking tool: https://www.jd2.com/model-32-bender ($900 including dies)
or
https://www.roguefab.com/product/tubing-bender-tradesman-set/ ($2,200)


Comments: (1)

Cost: $900.00

4 years 7 months ago Planned Long Term
10 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

3 years 1 month ago
10 Policy or Operational Suggestion:
MakeHaven Restaurant Depot membership

It's free to join, but you need nonprofit information/authorization. Could be a good place to get kitchen supplies and/or food for cooking events. Also there's a location in Orange that is not far away.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $0.00

2 years 8 months ago
11 New Equipment for Space:
New Laser Cutters

It might be time to replace our current lasers with larger, water-cooled, 100 watt lasers.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265239625923?hash=item3dc18380c3:g:bVQAAOSwyK9l...


Comments: (0)

Cost: $3,900.00

2 months 2 weeks ago
11 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

3 years 1 month ago
11 New Equipment for Space:
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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $1,000.00

4 years 11 months ago Planned Long Term
11 Event or Activity:
Extended Textiles Workshop - Knitting Machine, CNC Embroidery with Inkscape

I'd like to propose a few more workshop/classes on some of the textile tools available at the space. The rug tufting class has to be one of the most successful operations at MakeHaven - why not have some special training available for CNC Embroidery and the knitting machine?


Comments: (2)

Cost: unknown

2 years 2 months ago
11 Policy or Operational Suggestion:
Matching Makehaven Jumpsuits

Description of why needed. 5 years 7 months ago Not Right Now
11 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 6 months ago
12 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

6 months 1 week ago
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

3 years 3 months ago Active Development
13 New Equipment for Space:
Universal Laser Rotary Fixture

Laser engraving on pint glasses, wine glasses, bottles, rolling pins, and any sort of other round laser-able things.

https://www.ulsinc.com/discover-uls-innovations/rotary-fixture [legacy version needed to work with our X660 ULS lasers.]


Comments: (0)

Cost: $2,000.00

2 years 3 months ago
13 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.


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

5 years 10 months ago Research Needed
13 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

3 years 4 months ago Not Right Now
14 New Equipment for Space:
Larger laser cutter

It would be great to have a larger laser, a more powerful laser, and a fiber laser (which can mark metal). This laser is expensive, but it checks all of those boxes: The Epilog FusionPro 48 Dual (120W CO2/50W Fiber).


Comments: (2)

Cost: $66,000.00

2 years 10 months ago As Funding/Logistics Allow
15 New Equipment for Space:
Bicycle Framebuilding Jig + Setup

Details on full setup: https://github.com/andrewsuzuki/makehaven-framebuilding-setup

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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: $1,900.00

3 years 4 months ago Active Development
15 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

4 years 4 months ago Planned Long Term
16 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: (2)

Cost: unknown

3 years 7 months ago Active Development
18 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.


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

5 years 10 months ago Active Development
19 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 6 months ago Research Needed
19 New Equipment for Space:
Risograph Printer

For making zines and self-publishing art books

Cost ranges from $2-4k


Comments: (5)

Cost: $3,000.00

4 years 7 months ago Research Needed
22 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.


Comments: (0)

Cost: unknown

4 years 2 months ago
22 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

3 years 1 month ago Planned Long Term
24 Event or Activity:
Japanese joinery workshop.

There is interest in learning the fascinating traditional joinery used by Japanese woodworkers.
This could be a beginner & an advanced level presentation. Both hands on.


Comments: (2)

Cost: unknown

4 years 2 months ago Active Development
28 Space Infrastructure:
Large Spray Booth with Ventilation

For small finishing or even better furniture sized.


Comments: (1)

Cost: unknown

5 years 11 months ago Planned Long Term