Tools and Equipment
NOTE: This page is still being updated and expanded to include information on what tools are in what areas, who the area captains are for those areas, the 'tool privilege' (red/yellow/green tags) requirements for each tool, the list of persons who can grant red-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 Rockford MakerSpace training to use. 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 free graphics which can be used with the laser cutter/engraver, 3D printer, etc. The following page lists some of our favorites.
Contents
Metalworking
Area Captains: Kevin Holdmann, Jake Ellenberger
Email: metalworking@rockfordmaker.space
- Tormach milling machine and tools
- 1-1/2 HP Milling/Drilling Machine
- Manual desktop mill
- Mini desktop CNC mill - Mill mostly small, wood, plastic, foam, or flat projects
- Manual lathe with tools (not operational yet; seeking affection and care)
- Horizontal/vertical metal cutting band saw
- 20 ton hydraulic shop press
- Various hand tools
Laser Cutting / Engraving
Area Captains: Bob Wise, Daniel Smith
Email: laser@rockfordmaker.space
Electronics Lab / Classroom
Area Captains: Eric Williams, Rob Wise
Email: electronics@rockfordmaker.space
- Oscilloscopes
- Tektronix 2215 Oscilloscope
- HP 1741A Oscilloscope
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____ digital oscilloscope
- Various computer workstations and laptops, with ethernet and wifi
- Printers
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Label maker -
Industrial oven, skillet, and other heating elements - Soldering station
- Digital multimeter(s)
- Various hand tools
- Free wi-fi
3D Printing
Area Captains: Jake Ellenberger, Daniel Smith
Email: 3dprinting@rockfordmaker.space
Screen Printing
Area Captains: Bob Wise, Rob Wise
Email: screenprinting@rockfordmaker.space
- basic screen printing supplies
Arts & Crafts
Area Captains: Ozzy Smith, Sonnie Glusman
Email: crafts@rockfordmaker.space
Garden
Area Captains: Sonnie Glusman, Ozzy Smith
Email: garden@rockfordmaker.space
Woodworking
Area Captain: Rob Wise, Daniel Smith
Email: woodworking@rockfordmaker.space
- Table saws
- Band saw
- Drill press
- Table jigsaw
- Wood lathe
- Radial arm saw
- Ryobi 12-inch compound miter saw
- Router table
- Mortising machine
- Wet tile saw
- Abrasive blast cabinet
- Various hand tools and power tools
- Air compressor
- Dust collection system
- Shop vac
NOTE: The following was what was on the old wiki. We need to go through this and clean it up, then move each item to the appropriate areas, above. That's a lot of work, so please be patient...
What we currently have
Note: This list may not be up-to-date or guarantee that we have something. Equipment could belong to you, a company, or someone else, and they are free to take it back (after loaning it) any time.
See something missing here, but wish to see it? Well, may your wish come true!
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Portable Table Saws (2) -
Grinding wheel - Grit blasting table
- Air Compressor (1 working, and 1 bigger one needs help)
- Coffeemakers (2 Mr. Coffees, 1 Keurig K10)
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Manual Forklifts (1 or 2) - Various materials and supplies, some for reuse or broken down equipment
- Some tables and tool racks
- ShopVacs
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