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Vote (login required) | Vote Count | Title | Why | Posted | Status |
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New Equipment for Space: New sewing machines |
Because it would be great to have more reliable, nicer sewing machines. Cost: $13,700.00 |
2 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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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. Cost: $699.56 |
2 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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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! Cost: $876.00 |
2 months 2 weeks ago | ||
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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! Cost: $14,000.00 |
2 months 4 days ago | ||
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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 Cost: $20,000.00 |
1 month 6 days ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Formlabs Fuse SLS 1+ 30W ![]() |
Because an SLS printer would let us print industrial grade prints without supports. Cost: $46,000.00 |
1 month 6 days ago | ||
3 |
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... Cost: $15,000.00 |
1 month 6 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $1,000.00 |
1 month 6 days ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: A second pottery wheel :) ![]() |
It would be great to have a second wheel because the space is being utilized more and more and it would be so fun to be able to practice throwing with other members! Pls and ty! Cost: $1,000.00 |
1 month 5 days ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Anti- fatigue mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N296Y4M?tag=thespruceeats-onsite-prod-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=4156222%7Cnf69c259bf1e34ac090845649f8bae55623%7CB00M8O122G |
Standing and quilting on the concrete floor several hours causes leg and back pain. An anti-fatigue mat would help to decrease these symptoms. This particular mat is thick, durable, stain resistant and would run the length of the quilting frame. Cost: $79.99 |
1 month 10 hours ago | ||
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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. Cost: $132.00 |
3 weeks 4 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $450.00 |
2 weeks 2 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $1,500.00 |
1 week 6 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $36,000.00 |
6 days 16 hours 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.
Vote (login required) | Vote Count | Title | Why | Posted | Status |
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Space Infrastructure: Large Spray Booth with Ventilation |
For small finishing or even better furniture sized. Cost: unknown |
5 years 1 month 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... Cost: unknown |
5 years 1 month ago | ||
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... Cost: unknown |
5 years 2 weeks ago | Not Right Now | |
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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 |
5 years 1 week ago | Active Development | |
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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 |
5 years 1 week ago | Research Needed | |
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 |
5 years 1 week ago | ||
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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 |
5 years 2 days ago | Research Needed | |
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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 |
4 years 9 months ago | Not Right Now | |
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Policy or Operational Suggestion: Matching Makehaven Jumpsuits |
Description of why needed. | 4 years 9 months ago | Not Right Now | |
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New Equipment for Space: Industrial Robot (donation from Business only too $$$ to Buy just look out for ) |
Description of why needed. | 4 years 9 months ago | Research Needed | |
2 |
New Equipment for Space: Design or drafting table |
Description of why needed. | 4 years 8 months 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 |
4 years 6 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $450.00 |
4 years 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment for Space: CNC Plasma Cutter |
Description of why needed. | 4 years 5 months ago | Not Right Now | |
2 |
New Equipment for Space: Espresso Machine (semi Auto: Porta Filter Type 9+ bar pressure) LOOK OUT FOR NOT BUY |
Description of why needed. | 4 years 4 months ago | Research Needed | |
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. | 4 years 4 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment for Space: Copy stand |
Description of why needed. | 4 years 4 months ago | Research Needed | |
2 |
New Equipment for Space: Vacuum for main space |
Description of why needed. | 4 years 2 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
3 |
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 Cost: unknown |
4 years 1 month ago | Research Needed | |
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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. Cost: $1,000.00 |
4 years 1 month ago | Planned Long Term | |
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...
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Cost: unknown |
3 years 10 months ago | Not Right Now | |
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! Cost: unknown |
3 years 10 months ago | ||
16 |
New Equipment for Space: Risograph Printer |
For making zines and self-publishing art books Cost ranges from $2-4k Cost: $3,000.00 |
3 years 9 months ago | Research Needed | |
10 |
New Equipment for Space: Pipe/Tube Rotary Draw Bender |
Valuable metalworking tool: https://www.jd2.com/model-32-bender ($900 including dies) Cost: $900.00 |
3 years 9 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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... Cost: $125.00 |
3 years 9 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
1 |
New Equipment for Space: Hobart Stand Mixer |
A more heavy duty mixer for bread making Cost: unknown |
3 years 9 months ago | Research Needed | |
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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) Cost: $500.00 |
3 years 8 months ago | Research Needed | |
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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 |
3 years 8 months ago | Active Development | |
5 |
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. Cost: $350.00 |
3 years 8 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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 |
3 years 8 months ago | ||
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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 Cost: $2,500.00 |
3 years 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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 |
3 years 6 months ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: CNC Fabric Cutter |
https://www.autometrix.com/solutions/cutting/#advantage Cost: unknown |
3 years 6 months ago | Research Needed | |
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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 |
3 years 5 months ago | ||
24 |
Event or Activity: Japanese joinery workshop. |
There is interest in learning the fascinating traditional joinery used by Japanese woodworkers. Cost: unknown |
3 years 5 months ago | Active Development | |
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... Cost: unknown |
3 years 3 months ago | Research Needed | |
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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. Cost: $2,499.00 |
3 years 2 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment for Space: Continuous Carbon Fiber for Markforged |
This would take our already awesome Markforged to the next level. Cost: unknown |
3 years 1 month ago | Not Right Now | |
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. :-] Cost: unknown |
3 years 3 weeks ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Tapping Arm |
This would make tapping holes a lot faster and straighter. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sni-vt400 Cost: $2,000.00 |
2 years 11 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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 |
2 years 10 months ago | Not Right Now | |
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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 Cost: $2,500.00 |
2 years 9 months ago | Not Right Now | |
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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 |
2 years 9 months ago | Active Development | |
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New Equipment for Space: EMF / Gauss Meter |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 7 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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. Cost: $175.00 |
2 years 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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. Cost: $1,900.00 |
2 years 6 months ago | Active Development | |
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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: Cost: $1,500.00 |
2 years 6 months ago | Not Right Now | |
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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. Cost: $300.00 |
2 years 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment for Space: Solder paste dispenser |
For assembling PCBs Cost: $200.00 |
2 years 6 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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. Cost: $500.00 |
2 years 5 months ago | Active Development | |
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New Equipment for Space: Pad printing machine |
To make and adhere high quality logos to finished products. Cost: $400.00 |
2 years 5 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment for Space: Large Format Flatbed Scanner |
For scanning art, and large posters, etc. Cost: unknown |
2 years 4 months ago | Not Right Now | |
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??!? Cost: $300.00 |
2 years 4 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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! Cost: $260.00 |
2 years 4 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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. Cost: $25,000.00 |
2 years 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment for Space: Cad Computers |
Computers for common use with beefy capabilities appropriate for running high end CAD programs. Cost: $4,000.00 |
2 years 3 months ago | ||
5 |
New Equipment for Space: DSLR Camera |
For lending library and for use in digitizing art. With setup in media room for digitizing. Cost: $2,000.00 |
2 years 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment for Space: Die Sublimation setup |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
5 |
New Equipment for Space: CNC upgrade for Bridgeport |
Description of why needed. | 2 years 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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New Equipment for Space: Fiber Laser Cutter |
Cost: $50,000.00 |
2 years 3 months ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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 |
2 years 3 months ago | ||
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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 Cost: $59.00 |
2 years 3 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $300.00 |
2 years 3 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $763.00 |
2 years 1 month ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Large 3D Printer |
Having the ability to print large parts would be great. The Gigabot 3+ (what they have at Sacred Heart) is a good option: https://shop.re3d.org/products/gigabot https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-xl-6/ - 3000 Cost: $3,000.00 |
2 years 2 weeks ago | Planned Long Term | |
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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/ Cost: $13,000.00 |
2 years 2 weeks ago | ||
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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). Cost: $66,000.00 |
2 years 2 weeks ago | As Funding/Logistics Allow | |
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New Equipment for Space: CNC Lathe |
This would help take our machine shop to the next level. Cost: $40,000.00 |
2 years 2 weeks ago | ||
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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... Cost: $215.00 |
1 year 11 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $240.00 |
1 year 11 months ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Incra micro adjustable Positioner and routing fence ![]() |
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/jigs-guides-and-fixtures/5976... Cost: $315.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | ||
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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-... Cost: $330.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $10.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $75.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Goodwill Kitchen Run |
Could get lots of goodies cheap! Cost: $150.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | ||
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Space Infrastructure: Move popcorn maker |
The popcorn maker is currently just taking up space that could be better utilized. Cost: $0.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | ||
2 |
New Equipment for Space: Electric Gooseneck Kettle |
Would be helpful for hosting a coffee brewing event Cost: $75.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $0.00 |
1 year 10 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $4,000.00 |
1 year 9 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $0.00 |
1 year 8 months ago | ||
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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? Cost: $4,950.00 |
1 year 8 months ago | ||
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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 Cost: $85.00 |
1 year 7 months ago | ||
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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.] Cost: $2,000.00 |
1 year 5 months ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Large Casting Pot |
It would increase casting capabilities- https://www.ultraquietaircompressor.com/California-Air-Tools-366-10-Gall... Cost: $600.00 |
1 year 5 months ago | ||
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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/ Cost: $500.00 |
1 year 5 months ago | ||
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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 Cost: $300.00 |
1 year 4 months ago | ||
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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? Cost: unknown |
1 year 4 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $76.00 |
1 year 4 months ago | ||
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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 Cost: $70.00 |
1 year 4 months ago | ||
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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. Cost: $400.00 |
1 year 3 months ago | ||
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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 Cost: $4,000.00 |
1 year 2 months ago | As Funding/Logistics Allow | |
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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/ Cost: $360.00 |
1 year 2 months ago | As Funding/Logistics Allow | |
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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 Cost: $2,130.00 |
1 year 2 months ago | ||
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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... Cost: unknown |
1 year 2 months ago | ||
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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? Cost: $0.00 |
1 year 2 months ago | Active Development | |
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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... Cost: $3,050.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | ||
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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. Cost: $600.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | ||
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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 Cost: $300.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | ||
3 |
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. Cost: $250.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | ||
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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. Cost: $100.00 |
1 year 1 month ago | ||
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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. Cost: $200.00 |
1 year 4 weeks 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. Cost: $15.00 |
1 year 3 weeks ago | ||
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Space Infrastructure: Wall Mounted Folders for the manuals ![]() |
So they don't get ruined or messed up by unnecessary movement. Cost: $4.00 |
1 year 2 weeks ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Ice maker for the kitchen ![]() |
Cubed ice is humankind's greatest creation. Cost: $1,360.00 |
1 year 1 week ago | ||
2 |
Event or Activity: Printed Circuit Board Design and Fabrication |
It would be a nice workshop to lay out a PCB. Cost: $0.00 |
11 months 2 weeks ago | ||
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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. Cost: $3,595.00 |
9 months 2 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $2,150.00 |
8 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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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. Cost: unknown |
8 months 2 weeks ago | ||
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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. Cost: unknown |
8 months 1 week ago | ||
3 |
New Equipment for Space: Rotary Welding Table |
Very useful for welding circles! https://www.vevor.com/welding-positioner-c_10058/50kg-80w-rotary-welding... Cost: $600.00 |
8 months 1 week ago | ||
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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. Cost: $500.00 |
8 months 1 week ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Shapeoko Upgrade: Bitrunner |
https://shop.carbide3d.com/products/bitrunner-v2?variant=39390450286653 Cost: $80.00 |
7 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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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/ Cost: $920.00 |
7 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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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. Cost: $450.00 |
7 months 2 weeks ago | ||
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Event or Activity: HandSaw Sharpening Class |
I'd like to learn how to sharpen a rip saw and crosscut saw. Cost: unknown |
7 months 2 weeks 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. Cost: $200.00 |
7 months 2 weeks ago | ||
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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. Cost: unknown |
6 months 2 weeks ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Table Saw Spline Jig |
Useful fancy jig! https://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v400-1038-mlcs-spline-jig-pro/table... Cost: $145.00 |
6 months 1 week ago | ||
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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. Cost: $50.00 |
6 months 5 days ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Bigger, better sand blaster |
Because our current one is pretty small, for example it can't fit a bicycle frame. Cost: $5,000.00 |
4 months 1 week ago | ||
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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 Cost: $650.00 |
4 months 1 week ago | ||
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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 Cost: $160.00 |
3 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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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 Cost: $5,000.00 |
3 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Nova titan 3 chuck and 100mm jaws ![]() |
Allow members to safely turn larger bowl blanks Cost: $350.00 |
3 months 1 week ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: New sewing machines |
Because it would be great to have more reliable, nicer sewing machines. Cost: $13,700.00 |
2 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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. Cost: $699.56 |
2 months 3 weeks ago | ||
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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! Cost: $876.00 |
2 months 2 weeks ago | ||
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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! Cost: $14,000.00 |
2 months 4 days ago | ||
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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 Cost: $20,000.00 |
1 month 6 days ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Formlabs Fuse SLS 1+ 30W ![]() |
Because an SLS printer would let us print industrial grade prints without supports. Cost: $46,000.00 |
1 month 6 days ago | ||
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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... Cost: $15,000.00 |
1 month 6 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $1,000.00 |
1 month 6 days ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: A second pottery wheel :) ![]() |
It would be great to have a second wheel because the space is being utilized more and more and it would be so fun to be able to practice throwing with other members! Pls and ty! Cost: $1,000.00 |
1 month 5 days ago | ||
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New Equipment for Space: Anti- fatigue mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N296Y4M?tag=thespruceeats-onsite-prod-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=4156222%7Cnf69c259bf1e34ac090845649f8bae55623%7CB00M8O122G |
Standing and quilting on the concrete floor several hours causes leg and back pain. An anti-fatigue mat would help to decrease these symptoms. This particular mat is thick, durable, stain resistant and would run the length of the quilting frame. Cost: $79.99 |
1 month 10 hours ago | ||
2 |
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. Cost: $132.00 |
3 weeks 4 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $450.00 |
2 weeks 2 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $1,500.00 |
1 week 6 days ago | ||
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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. Cost: $36,000.00 |
6 days 16 hours ago |