Equipment requests

This a list of things we'd like to have or see more of. If you'd like a receipt for a donation, go here to find out how.

Larger Tools List

• Laser cutter (Alan's build in progress)
• 4x4 CNC Router
• CNC Mill
• Manual Mill
• Wood Lathe
• Metal Lathe
• Cutoff Bandsaw
• Shear/Press Brake/Slip Roller
• Jointer (Coming soon. Michael to colocate)

Power Tools List

• Sheet Metal Shears
• Portaband Bandsaw
• Benchtop Belt Sander
• Oscillating Spindle Sander
• Other Benchtop Sanders
• Oscillating Multifunction Power Tool
• Power Planer (Coming soon. Michael to colocate)

Electronics Tools & Other

• Funtion Generator
• Breadboards
• Assorted small components
• Various Dev Boards
• Spudger set
• More helping hands
• Resistor lead forming tool
• STK500 or other AVR-ISP programmer (Clint)
• Stepper Motors
• Parts bins/drawers (like the little ones for components)

Small Tools / Hand Tools List

• Hand wrenches
• Socket drivers
• Rasps
• Chisels
• Hand saws (esp wood)
• Draw knife
• Hemostats
• Large framing square
• Speed square
• One-step wire strippers (strip master)
• Digital calipers or other better quality calipers
• Set of step bits
• Wire bending jig
• Miter box
• X-clamp (extrude aluminum picture frame clamp (has several other uses))
• Pipe clamp(s)

Equipment & Disposables:

• A multi-drawer standing tool chest
• Bolt kits
• Boxes of nails (don't want to go crazy, but a few would be good)
• Sandpaper
• Large magnets for mounting things to walls
• Sorting bins
• Additional portable lighting (esp drop lights)
• Tape (duct, gaffer, dbl sided, gorilla tape)
• Glue, spray adhesive, epoxy
• Good wood, plastic, or metal stock for project making