A good makerspace is equal parts people, equipment and the innovation and ideas that develop from the community.
In terms of equipment, here’s a list of some of what we offer our members.
Digital fabrication:
- Makerbot Replicator (Dual extruder)
- Tinkerine Studios DittoPro
- 600x900mm 80W Laser cutter
- 5’x12′ ShopBot CNC Router
Electronics:
- Oscilloscopes
- Breadboards
- Digital multimeters
- Function generators
- Wire cutters and strippers
- Power supplies
- Small components (resistors, switches, etc.)
General-purpose shop tools:
- General-purpose hand tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, nutdrivers, pliers, etc.
- Workbenches and machinist’s vises
- Files
- Corded and cordless drills
- Drill presses
Woodworking and carpentry:
- Table saw
- Compound miter saw
- Jointer
- Thickness planer
- Radial arm saw
- Woodworking bench with vises and dogholes
- Various hand tools: saws, chisels, planes, etc.
- Handheld electric tools: drills, router, circular saw, jig saw, etc.
- Router table
Metalworking:
- Metal lathe
- Foredom flexshaft polishing tool
- Grinding wheel
- Polishing wheel
- Forge
- Anvil
- Pewter casting pot ~700 ºF
- Aluminum foundry ~1300 ºF
- Electromelt casting furnace ~2100 ºF