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** [[Central Machinery 13" Drill press]] | ** [[Central Machinery 13" Drill press]] | ||
** [[KingCraft cordless drill/driver]] | ** [[KingCraft cordless drill/driver]] | ||
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** [[Shopsmith]] with boring setup | ** [[Shopsmith]] with boring setup | ||
** various corded drills | ** various corded drills |
Revision as of 00:18, 26 August 2021
NOTE: This page is constantly being updated and expanded to include information on what tools are in what areas, the 'tool privilege' (red / yellow / green tags) requirements for each tool, the list of persons who can grant red- or yellow-tag privilege for each tool, specs and manuals for the tools, and lots more information. That's a lot of work, so please be patient...
Certain tools require membership and/or Rockford MakerSpace training to use. We use a red/yellow/green color coding system to denote the requirements. Details are on the following page:
- Tool Privilege & Access - Tools sorted by member and guest access.
Many of our tools require design or operating software to use. The following page has a list of free or open source software:
There are a number of sites providing online tutorials and other resources, free graphics which can be used with the laser cutter/engraver, 3D printer, etc. The following page lists some of our favorites. As with anything that you find online, some is good, some -- not so much. Your mileage may vary. Use at your own discretion and risk. Here are some sites you may find helpful:
Contents
- 1 3D Printing
- 2 Aeronautics (rockets, drones, etc)
- 3 Arts & Crafts
- 4 Automotive
- 5 Ceramics
- 6 Classroom
- 7 Electronics Lab
- 8 Forging
- 9 Laser Cutting / Engraving
- 10 Metalworking
- 11 Networking (LAN)
- 12 Paint Booth
- 13 Paint Booth(-ish)
- 14 Photography / Darkroom
- 15 Robotics
- 16 Screen Printing
- 17 Vinyl Cutting
- 18 Welding / Fabrication
- 19 Woodworking
3D Printing
Area Captain: Jake Ellenberger, Bob Wise
Email: 3dprinting@rockfordmaker.space
- Alunar 3D Printer
- AnyCubic resin printer
- CR-10 3D Printer
- Ender 3 3D Printer
-
M3D 3D Printer - Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer V2
- XYZ Printing 3D Printer da Vinci 1.0
- Free wifi
Aeronautics (rockets, drones, etc)
This area is in the planning stage . ..
Area Captain: Jake Ellenberger
Email:
Arts & Crafts
Area Captains: Sonnie Glusman, Rebecca Osterberg
Email: crafts@rockfordmaker.space
-
Brother Serger -
Cricut Expression- see Vinyl cutter instead
- stained glass equipment
-
Tumbling machine - various arts and crafts supplies, materials, etc.
- Free wifi
Automotive
This area is in the planning stage . . .
Area Captain: Rob Wise
Email:
Ceramics
This area is under construction . . .
Area Captain: Rachel K
Email:
Classroom
Area Captain: Rob Wise
- Various Windows and Linux computer workstations and laptops
- Printers
- Viewsonic video projector
- Free wifi
Electronics Lab
Area Captain: Brian Latham
Email: electronics@rockfordmaker.space
- Oscilloscopes
- Various Windows and Linux computer workstations and laptops
- ethernet and wifi
- lots of software applications
- Printers
- Label maker
- Soldering stations
- Reflow oven
- Regulated DC power supply
- Digital multimeters
- MHS-5200A dual-channel DDS signal generator
- Various hand tools
- Viewsonic video projector shared with classroom
- Various electronic components for use with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.
- Step Up Down Transformer
- Astron 24V 25A DC Power Supply
- Free wifi
All of the Windows-based PCs in the classroom have a wide variety of software installed.
Forging
Area Captain: Dennis Neubauer
Email: forging@rockfordmaker.space
- forges
- propane tanks
- 8" grinder
- 4"x36" belt sander
- Black & Decker portable drill press
- various other forging-related tools
- Free wifi
Laser Cutting / Engraving
Area Captains: Bob Wise, Rob Wise
Email: laser@rockfordmaker.space
Metalworking
Area Captains: Kevin Holdmann, Jamie Taylor
Email: metalworking@rockfordmaker.space
- 20 ton hydraulic shop press
- Horizontal/vertical metal cutting band saw
- Lathes
- Manual benchtop lathe with tools
- Manual lathe with tools not operational yet; seeking affection and care
- Mills
- Routers
- Various hand tools
- Free wifi
Networking (LAN)
Area Captain: Brian Latham
Email: contact@rockfordmaker.space
- FOG server
- IP cameras
- routers
- switches
- various other networking equipment
Paint Booth
This area is in the planning stage . . .
Area Captain: Rob Wise
Email: paintbooth@rockfordmaker.space
Paint Booth(-ish)
Area Captain: Rob Wise
Email: paintbooth@rockfordmaker.space
- various brushes
- various spray paints
- various liquid paints
- various stains
Note: Users are expected to provide their own consumables, or replace those that are used.
Photography / Darkroom
Area Captain: Brian Latham
Email: photography@rockfordmaker.space
Note: The darkroom is a yellow tool area. You MUST HAVE A PROFICIENCY CHECKOUT before using it alone. Contact the Area Captain to set up an appointment for your checkout and/or training.
- Beseler 45 MXT Enlarger
- 35mm Negative Holder
- 120 6x9 Negative Holder
- 120 6x6 Negative Holder
- 120 6x4.5 Negative Holder
- 4x5 Negative Holder
- Enlarger Easel
- Light Table
- Changing Bag
- Stainless Steel Developing Tanks
- 35mm Developing Spirals
- 120 Developing Spirals
- Plastic Developing Tank for 35mm Film
- Plastic Developing Tank for 4x5 Film
- Developing Trays
- Free wifi
Robotics
This area is in the planning stage . . .
Area Captain:
Email:
Screen Printing
Area Captains: Bob Wise, Rob Wise
Email: screenprinting@rockfordmaker.space
- basic screen printing supplies
- heat press
- screen printing frame setup
- Free wifi
Vinyl Cutting
Area Captains: Rob Wise, Bob Wise
Email: laser@rockfordmaker.space
- Vinyl cutter
- Free wifi
Welding / Fabrication
Coming soon!
Area Captain: Jasper Meyers
Email:
Note: The welding area is a yellow tool area. You MUST HAVE A PROFICIENCY CHECKOUT before using it alone. In addition, some tools in the welding area are red tools. Contact the Area Captain to set up an appointment for your checkout and/or training.
- welding helmets
- welding gloves
- welding sleeves
Woodworking
Area Captain: Rob Wise, Aaron Carlin
Email: woodworking@rockfordmaker.space
- Air compressors
- Downdraft table - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
- Drills and drill presses
- Central Machinery 13" Drill press
- KingCraft cordless drill/driver
- Porter Cable cordless drill
- Shopsmith with boring setup
- various corded drills
- various cordless drills
- Joiners
- Lathes
- Multi-purpose tools
- Planers
- Routers
- CNC routers
- Router table
- Sanders
- ShopCraft orbital sander
- Shopsmith with belt sander setup
- Saws
- Band saws
- Miter saws
- 10-inch miter saw
-
Ryobi 12-inch compound miter saw - Skilsaw 10-inch miter saw
- Radial arm saw
- Scroll saws
- Table saws
- Craftsman table saw
- Shopsmith with saw setup
- Wet tile saw
- Various other hand tools and power tools
- Free wifi