Equipment
This is a non-comprehensive list of tools and equipment at HackRVA. This page provides general information about the tools, their location and current operating status. It is continuously being updated.
Design Tools
- Digital Design Workstation
- Code/AV/Printing Workstation
- 3D Printing
- Laser Cutting/Engraving
- Screen Printing
- Print and Cut
- Vinyl Cutter - Brother Scan-N-Cut 2
- Vinyl Plotter & Cutter - Mimaki CG-130FX
| Picture | Make/Model | Description | Notes | Location | Training Required |
Operating Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Epson Ecotank ET-8550 | Wide Format Inkjet Printer |
Front Room | No | OK | |
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Siser Romeo | Vinyl Cutter | Front Room | No | OK | |
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Mimaki CG-130FX | Vinyl Plotter / Cutter | Manual | Main Room | No | OK |
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Brother ScanNCut2 CM350 |
Vinyl Cutter | Manual | Main Room | No | OK |
Virtual Reality
Electronics Tools
- PCB Making Equipment
- PCB Making Software
- Heat Plate
- Solder Reflow Station
- Oscilloscopes
- Precision Multimeter
- Function Generator
- Benchtop Power Supplies
- Soldering Irons and Multimeters
- Breadboards
- Panavise
- Solder Suckers
- Tweezers and Placement Tools
Office Equipment
- Laser Printers
- Scanners
- Label Makers (Brother P-Touch PT1890S, Dymo LabelWriter 450)
Facilities Equipment
- Audio/Video System
- Overhead Projector
- Chromecast
- Google Home Minis
- Games Collection
- 6L Ultrasonic Cleaner (Manual)
- Samsung 55" 4K Smart TV- TU690T
- LG 86" 4K Smart TV- UQ8000
Arts/Crafts
- Dahle 554 rotary paper cutter - 28” 2mm capacity
- Guillotine style paper cutter - 12" 500 sheet capacity
- Glue guns - high and low temp, Arrow GT301 300w
- Leather working tools
- Stained glass tools
- Merch Makr screen printer
- Heat press and hat press
- 2-1/4 Badge-A-Matic button maker
Textiles
Affiliated Slack channel for more information, training request or assistance: Textiles
| Picture | Make/Model | Description | Notes | Location | Training Required |
Operating Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AK-I Cut Pile Tuft Tool | Rug Tufting Machine | Tutorials Manual |
Main Room | Yes | 🟢 |
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AK-II Loop Pile Tuft Tool | Rug Tufting Machine | Tutorials Manual |
Main Room | Yes | 🟢 |
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Singer Stylist 457 | Sewing Machine | Manual | Main Room | No | 🟢 |
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Simplicity Easy Lock 804D |
Serger/Overlocker | Basic Serger intro playlist |
Main Room | No | 🟢 |
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Brother PE800 | Embroidery Machine | Manual Quick Reference |
Main Room | No | 🟢 |
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Kenmore 158.1941 | Sewing Machine | Manual | Main Room | No | 🟢 |
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Brother DB2-DD7100-903-B40 |
Industrial Sewing Machine |
Instruction Manual |
Main Room | No | 🟢 |
Shop Equipment
Affiliated Slack channel for more information, training request or assistance: Shop
General guidance and best practices can be provided for all equipment upon request. Completion of additional training is required to use some of the more specialized equipment. If a tool in the chart below is marked as requiring training then you must request assistance or get prior approval in order to operate that tool. Some of the tools below do not require training but are still extremely dangerous and can be easily damaged with misuse. If you are unsure how to safely operate a piece of equipment, refer to the user manual or request assistance. Training classes, when available, will be announced on Slack. Some classes may be shown on the HackRVA meetup calendar- https://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/calendar/ and may have nominal fees.
| Picture | Make/Model | Description | Notes | Location | Training Required |
Operating Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grizzly G0555LX | Bandsaw (14") | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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SawStop Professional | Table Saw (10") | Manual Safety |
Woodshop | Yes | 🟢 |
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Grizzly G1014Z | Belt / Disc Combo Sander (6"x48" / 9") |
Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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DeWalt 735 | Planer (13") | Manual | Woodshop | Yes | 🟢 |
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X-Carve | CNC Router (1000mm²) |
Easel Quick Start Guide |
Woodshop | Yes | 🟢 |
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Rockler VS 12-24 | Variable Speed Wood Lathe (12") |
Manual Safety Video |
Woodshop | Yes | 🟢 |
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Jet JJ-6CSDX | Jointer (6") | Shelix cutterhead Manual |
Woodshop | Yes | 🟢 |
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Ridgid R4241 | Miter Saw (10") | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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Porter Cable 890 | Table Router | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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Bosch 1617EVSPK | Fixed/Plunge Router | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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Central Machinery 5907 |
Shear, Press Brake and Slip Roll (30") |
Manual | Main Room Back Wall |
No | 🟢 |
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Avid PRO6096 | CNC Router (5'x8') | VCarve Pro | Woodshop | Yes | 🟢 |
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DeWalt DWS520 | Track saw (6.5") | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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3960 HiTorque Mini Mill | Metal Mill | Manual | Main Room Back Wall |
Yes | 🟢 |
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MicroLux 7x16 Mini Lathe | Metal Lathe | Manual | Main Room Back Wall |
Yes | 🔴 |
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Jet 16-32 | Drum Sander (16") | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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Craftsman 137.216021 |
Variable Speed Scroll Saw (16") |
Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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Shop Fox W1831 |
Spindle Sander | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🔴 |
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Porter-Cable PCB660DP Type 2 |
Drill Press | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |
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12 Ton Shop Press | Shop Press | Manual | Woodshop | No | 🟢 |