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.
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-…
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…
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.
It would make it easier and safer to cut cookies: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/bandsaw-accuright-miter-mill?utm_sou…
This grinder is ideal for stained glass (grinding long straight pieces) as well as pottery (grinding excess glass and the bottoms of pieces).
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…