Wishes

I see that there is an electric guitar and an electric bass guitar and an electric piano/keyboard in the media room but I don't see an amplifier for any of these instruments.

A simple and inexpensive combo amp would work for all three.

Submitting a wish for a quilting design wall which allows quilters to plan out and visualize the layouts of quilt tops prior to piecing. Especially with larger quilts, a design wall would be a great tool for quilters without a home studio and for those who are looking to make larger quilts that don't fit on our cutting table (or when the cutting table is being shared). 

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-lb-metal-vibratory-bowl-59473.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21905183977&campaignid=21905183977&utm_content=169550070719&adsetid=169550070719&product=59473&store=341&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21905183977&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4dzP2k07UpZCevIAGSAfQKIx&gclid=Cj0KCQjwucDBBhDxARIsANqFdr2ngyhUTpGTo9uWOiBcFq3Xa0b7rB3Ka1RDyYehpxfISen-v9yWMw8aAr0jEALw_wcB

the kitchen doesnt have cake pans! only a springform and a pue dish

A new stove like this would be easier to clean, and the knobs wouldn't get accidentally turned by people leaning against it.

It'd be great if we could download Glaze and Nightshade onto one of the media computers. Both are programs that artists can use to apply anti-AI filters onto their images to discourage people from scraping their art to train AI. Both are free programs, but most people don't have the graphics card needed to run it.

https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu/

https://nightshade.cs.uchicago.edu/whatis.html

A high quality swaging machine would support local sailors and DIY riggers. This tool would allow members to professionally crimp and swage stainless steel wire for lifelines, standing rigging, and other marine applications.

There are a few different options we could consider:

Our old home built shredder keeps breaking, a new one would be more reliable.

A shredder would let us recycle plastic:

To make our own steel rule dies we would need to buy the following. They are generally available on ebay.

Helmold Standard Notcher

Helmold Rule Cutter

Helmold Single Mitre Machine

Helmold Steel Rule Bender with dies

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.

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. While free alternatives are available for many of these and are widely used at MakeHaven, there is something to be said for using "the industry standard" software which may be more feature rich and capable.

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://www.vacupress.com/vacuum-pressing-bag-system/

It's for grinding in spots that would be hard to reach with a traditional angle grinder 

https://www.acmetools.com/dewalt-5-in-125-mm-20v-max-xr-flathead-paddle-switch-small-angle-grinder-with-kickback-brake-bare-tool-dcg413fb/885911540216.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilymCA_mnImwZllzOzX8IkfKGu5eI0RECWfVmFotGTVKKqzpaMOAdHNgaAs_-EALw_wcB

This is a newly released relatively affordable 3D scanning tool that will allow anyone to create highly detailed 3D scans of existing objects, including both mechanical and organic objects, You could even scan your own head if you wanted to.

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.

IP cameras pointing at all pieces of equipment. WYZE Cam OG 1080p HD Wi-Fi Security Camera - can be of the area or of each printer (35 per printer or 4 to monitor area)

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.
While we're at it, are there any good brooms around? Where?

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

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
- Paul Sellers likes them https://paulsellers.com/2011/11/4473/

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.

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. TEMCo crimpers are properly sized for AWG wires and very reliable, based on reviews. The best tool should be able to crimp as large as 4/0 AWG lugs and as small as 6 AWG (or smaller) to be versatile.

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=

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:bVQAAOSwyK9…

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

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

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.

I understand the very real concerns regarding exposing 3D printer control interfaces to the public, which is why I instead propose we mirror the most basic of information (whether the device is currently in use, how long is left on a print, etc) to an externally accessible web-page, potentially on the MakeHaven site itself.

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-eng…

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

It's too dark

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. If the precautions are not taken to avoid sprayback, the glasspiece can be frosted or broken outright because of the spray pressure from the deflection.

People frequently want to borrow the one in the space

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.

An example kit is: https://caswellplating.com/standard-anodizing-kit.html

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

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.

https://www.amazon.com/Handicap-Opener-Disabled-People-Operator/dp/B00X…

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

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.

The SHARK RS1000 PRO software accepts standard, metric, decimal, or fraction measurements, and comes with preloaded applications for more than a dozen common router and specialty joinery functions, including Box Joints, Biscuit Slots, Dovetail, Dado, Lock Miter, Fluting, Key Hole, Pocket Hole and more.

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.

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.

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-yp125ab…

A better truing stand for the bike station would be great - https://www.ebay.com/itm/314588246300?hash=item493eebb11c:g:bUQAAOSw~Wt…

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Although not a recommendation, this $118 drill-press at this link achieves 8500 RPM.
https://pmcsupplies.com/benchtop-drill-press.html

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

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-…

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

1 x Fuse 1+ 30W Printer 120V
1 x Fuse Series Build Chamber 120V
1 x Fuse Series Powder Cartridge
1 x Fuse Series Printer Stand
3 x Nylon 12 Powder 6 kg
1 x Fuse Sift 120V
1 x Industrial Vacuum 110V
1 x Sift 300 Sieve
1 x Fuse and Sift Standard Service 1 Year

Demo: https://youtu.be/YdmY48lizR8

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

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!

https://frugalindustry.com/products/Bruker-S1-Titan-600-XRF-Spectromete…

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. We could start with just one for the most popular resin, or order multiple. The platforms are $299 each. I think starting with just one for either the white or tough resin might make sense. For all three resins it would be $687 + $12.56 shipping.

Allow members to safely turn larger bowl blanks

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

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

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

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

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.

Cost would vary based on size and quality of looms and number of books purchased.

Could potentially be a great collaboration project with our woodworkers and save cost!

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.

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.

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

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. A 1" X 42" belt sander would allow us to use the same belts we sell for the Machine Shop in the wood shop and make getting finer grit and finish sanding on small or awkward shaped projects easier.

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/

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.
This new version of BitRunner includes a new lockout pendant so you can manually disable the router during bit changes for additional safety.
Standard vs. Deluxe

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-4-x-79-abrasive-tube-notcher/g…

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?

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

Cubed ice is humankind's greatest creation.

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

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.

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. There are definitely challenges to be solved, since I think OctoFarm needs to be on the inside network to talk to the OctoPrint nodes, and then we need a way to expose some status externally. Or maybe we can just do something with webcams.

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.

A slightly more expansive kit could include a folding handsaw, a small hatchet, a few different gouges, and small chisels. A small mallet might also be useful?

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.

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

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.

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/B…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paDgKFKD6yE

https://www.pantorouter.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5-WRBhCKARIsAAId9FmuCApJLA4y…

Helps woodworkers do a lot of joins very easiy

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

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

Audio Monitors Testing & Calibration - Sonarworks SoundID Reference = $300

Headphone Monitors - Beyerdynamic DT770Pro = $160

Total =$3,210

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.

https://formlabs.com/store/materials/ceramic-resin/
$149 for 1L of resin
$149 for a resing tank
$99 for a build platform

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/

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. This would fill a gap in the current torque wrench options (have: 40-200 in-lb and 50-250 ft-lb; missing: 200-600 in-lb aka 17-49 ft-lb range), and would be helpful to me & perhaps other future Prius DIYers :-)

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?

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

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.]

http://service.ulsinc.com/support/Operation%20Manuals%20and%20User%20Gu…

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.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200918394_200918394?cm_…

Found a cheaper press! With an open sided die!

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

Just a little smooshy boi, why not?

Less loud than a power hammer and just as good at most knifemaking or other forging work. This would be a very good addition to an Induction Forge and the Kiln. We could forge steel without as much effort, only doing hand forging when necessary.

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). It has lots of great features (https://www.epiloglaser.com/laser-machines/fusion-pro-laser-series.htm), and a cut area of 48" x 36".

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

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

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

I would like it to be labeled for that purpose only on the Electronics bench..

I am concerned that using it for other purposes may cause problems when making PCBs

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.

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

I'd be most interested in the 3/4" size, but could poll #textile to see what other people want.

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.

Would be helpful for hosting a coffee brewing event

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

Could get lots of goodies cheap!