[Lab] Makerspace Wish List

[Ray Gould]

Hi All
I like the additions Jason.  Here's my take on it:
Think of tools that are hard to move like the tablesaw.  The hand tools are more easily borrowed and transportable.  Regarding the original list, I would add tools for 3D scanning.  This would include kinects and other cameras with stands and software to interpret the data.  I currently use the free versions of NI Mate and Skannect although there are lot's of others.  If someone could pay for the full versions and rent time until they get their money back, or split the cost up front amongst members we would have a pretty kickass system.  The models aren't usually perfect after the scan.  The models will need finessing in a 3D modeling program but I find open source/free Blender works fine.  But compared to modelling say, your own head from scratch, this workflow is a lot easier.  Plus you can use the kinect to capture live animations and record them in Blender. (Check out the video tutorials on the NI Mate site).  All the other stuff sounds bang on to me Steve.
Cheers, Ray.

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:38:58 -0400
From: jason.cobill at gmail.com
To: lab at artengine.ca
Subject: Re: [Lab] Makerspace Wish List


   I think your list is super interesting - it looks primarily focused on working with plastics and electronics, which seem to be staples of the Maker Movement.
   My dream Maker shop has some overlap with yours, (3D Printer, electronics bench, etc) and a whole ton of "traditional" tools for working with different materials. (I mostly hate plastic)
   The problem with my dream list is that it doesn't make sense to have every tool for every medium (unless you're crazy rich) - I think it makes sense to pick and choose your mediums based on the kind of projects you want to build. I can't 3D Print furniture.... yet. :)
   Hopefully the Ottawa Tool Library will somewhat address the impossibility of having every tool for every purpose. :) 

   When I think about "can I make something" the materials I first go-to are:

   Wood:
   Table saw / Power saw
   Router / Router Table
   Jointer
   Drill Press / Power drill
   Biscuit Cutter / Doweller
   Jigsaw / Bandsaw
   Hammer
   Chisel / Mallets
   Sanding bench / Grinder / Shaper / Sanders / Files
   Lathe
   Rulers, protractors, gauges, calipers

   And cloth:
   Sewing machine
   Serger
   Cutting table
   Embroidery equipment
   Cards, Spindles, Spinning Wheel
   Loom

   And glass:
   Blowtorch / Burner
   Tongs, poles, pliers
   Kiln/Oven

   And clay:
   Throwing Wheel
   Kiln/Oven
   Wire cutter / Blades / Rakes / Sculpting tools

   And PVC pipe:
   Hacksaw
   Pipe cement
   Heat gun

   And metal:
   Metal saw
   TIG/Arc welder
   Tap & Dies
   Tin Snips
   Carbide drill bits
   Grinding/Polishing wheels




On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Stephen Burke <steve at envirolaser.com> wrote:




Good morning,
 
I am putting together a wish list of equipment that would typically be used 
in a Makerspace.
 
Here’s my list so far, feel free to add to it.
 

  
  
  
  
    Arduino
  
    Raspberry Pi
  
    Soldering Station
  
    Multimeter
  
    Oscilloscope
  
    

  
    Sewing machine
  
    Hot glue gun
  
    Scan and Cut
  
    Foam cutter
  
    Plastic former
  
    

  
    3D 
      printer
  
    3D 
      scanner
  
    Laser cutter
  
    

  
    Drill press
  
    Rotary tool
  
    Shapeoko 3 CNC
  
    Handybot
 
 
Steve
 

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