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Asmbly is always interested in acquiring quality tools and machinery for use by its members.  This page includes a selection of our priorities for 2022.
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Asmbly is always interested in acquiring quality tools and machinery for use by its members.  This page includes a selection of our priorities.
  
 
If you own one of these machines and would be interested in donating or hosting it at Asmbly for members to use, please email workshop@asmbly.org for more information.  As a rule, Asmbly accepts hosting or donation of working, ready-to-use equipment.  If you have a candidate machine that needs some attention before use, we may be able to arrange volunteer support for repairs prior to or concurrent with transfer to Asmbly.   
 
If you own one of these machines and would be interested in donating or hosting it at Asmbly for members to use, please email workshop@asmbly.org for more information.  As a rule, Asmbly accepts hosting or donation of working, ready-to-use equipment.  If you have a candidate machine that needs some attention before use, we may be able to arrange volunteer support for repairs prior to or concurrent with transfer to Asmbly.   
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==Wood Shop==
 
==Wood Shop==
  
* Large oscillating edge sander: eg [https://www.grizzly.com/products/south-bend-6-x-108-vs-oscillating-edge-sander/sb1097 SB1097] or [https://www.felder-group.com/en-us/products/stroke-edge-sanders-c1956/edge-sanders-hs-950-p54694 HS950].  Our tiny benchtop edge sander isn't really useful for furniture-sized projects commonly made in our wood shop.
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* A >20" helical-head planer: eg [https://lagunatools.com/classic/planers/px-22-10hp/ Laguna PX|22], [https://powermatic.com/planers/1791268 Powermatic 201HH], or [https://www.ironwoodmachinery.com/products/ironwood-p600-planer Ironwood P600].  We had a nice jointer upgrade last year; one of these days we'll want to upgrade our planer to a similar league.
  
* Tilting spindle sander: eg [https://lagunatools.com/classic/sanders/ss-24/ Laguna SS-24] or [https://deltamachinery.com/products/sanders/31-484 Delta 31-484].  Our benchtop spindle sander isn't really useful for furniture-sized projects, and a tilting spindle allows sanding bevels without the brute strength sometimes required to maneuver a large workpiece on a tilting table.
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* A large tilting-head scroll saw: eg [https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-excalibur-ex-21crb-21-in.-tilting-head-scroll-saw-with-foot-switch/exzrex-21crb.html Excalibur 21].  We have a couple small consumer-grade scroll saws but it can be hard to control a workpiece on a tilted table, and flat they're mostly redundant to the big lasers.  A tilting-head saw can make cuts that would be very difficult otherwise.  (We'll need two or more matching machines if we get a scroll saw class going.)
 
 
* Large combination sander: eg [https://www.grizzly.com/products/shop-fox-6-x-48-belt-12-disc-combo-sander/w1712 Shop Fox W1712] or [https://powermatic.com/sanders/combination-disc-belt-sanders/1791292k Powermatic 31A].  Replacing our desktop sanders with a stationary unit would improve capacity and dust collection.
 
  
 
* Two more [[Laguna_Revo_12_16_Lathes|Laguna Revo 12|16]] variable-speed midi lathes.  Our woodturning classes are always popular and expanding our lathe fleet will allow us to accommodate more students.
 
* Two more [[Laguna_Revo_12_16_Lathes|Laguna Revo 12|16]] variable-speed midi lathes.  Our woodturning classes are always popular and expanding our lathe fleet will allow us to accommodate more students.
 
* A >20" helical-head planer: eg [https://lagunatools.com/classic/planers/px-22-7hp/ Laguna PX|22] or [https://powermatic.com/planers/1791268 Powermatic 201HH].  We had a big jointer upgrade last year; one of these days we'll want to upgrade our planer to the same league.
 
 
* A large tilting-head scroll saw: eg [https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-excalibur-ex-21crb-21-in.-tilting-head-scroll-saw-with-foot-switch/exzrex-21crb.html Excalibur 21].  We have a couple small consumer-grade scroll saws but it can be hard to control a workpiece on a tilted table, and flat they're mostly redundant to the big lasers.  A tilting-head saw can make cuts that would be very difficult otherwise.  (We'll need two or more matching machines if we get a scroll saw class going.)
 
  
 
==Metal Shop==
 
==Metal Shop==
  
* A proper fabrication table: eg [https://fireballtool.com/fireball-table-102-x-54/ Fireball Table] or, perhaps more realistically, two or more [https://www.langmuirsystems.com/arcflat Arcflat Tables]. We currently have a steel fabrication table that's not particularly flat.  A machined fabrication table with convenient fixturing would be a huge help to our welding folks.
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* A metal-cutting handheld circular saw: eg [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-15-Amp-8-in-Metal-Cutting-Circular-Saw-6370-21/202101590 Milwaukee] or [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-13-Amp-7-1-4-in-Corded-Metal-Cutting-Saw-with-Dust-Collector-and-36T-CERMET-Blade-4131/203231407 Makita].  These are really useful for making clean cuts in plate without breaking out the fiber laser.
 
 
* 3-in-1 sheet metal machine at least 36" wide: eg [https://www.baileigh.com/shear-brake-roll-sbr-5216 Baileigh SBR-5216].  We only have a benchtop brake now; basic sheet metal tooling would be useful to a lot of members.
 
  
* a [https://tormach.com/5c-collet-block-set-33103.html 5C Collet Block set] for the mills, with metric and Imperial collet sets.
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* A portable bandsaw: eg [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-11-Amp-Deep-Cut-Band-Saw-with-Hard-Case-6232-21/203261029 Milwaukee] or [https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-10-Amp-5-Inch-Variable-Speed-Handheld-Portable-Band-Saw-for-Metal-94396/307328177 Wen].  Comes in handy for random fabrication work, and is a lot easier to control than a sawzall.
  
* Manual Vertical Mill, 2+ hp, X&Y power feed and 3-axis DRO preferred: eg [https://www.sterlingmachinery.com/milling-machines/vertical-milling-machines-bridgeport-type/used-bridgeport-variable-speed-vertical-milling-machine-a6856-machinery.html Bridgeport] or [https://www.kbctools.com/itemdetail/6-265-006-M KBC TUM-3VS].  Our manual mill's kind of on the small side and doesn't have the rigidity of a full-size millWe're likewise open to modern or vintage options, so long as it's in good shape.
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* A big pedestal grinder with dust collection: eg [https://jettools.com/metalworking/grinding-finishing/bench-grinders-buffers/578012 Jet IBG-12] with [https://jettools.com/414800 stand].  Our bench grinders are all smallish and messyAn upgrade would solve both problems.
  
 
* Mobile gantry crane, at least 1000lbs capacity.  Electric hoist and lifting magnet definitely a plus but perhaps not strictly necessary.  This would come in handy for a bunch of applications, but will be needed soon for a single operator to load material in the fiber laser.
 
* Mobile gantry crane, at least 1000lbs capacity.  Electric hoist and lifting magnet definitely a plus but perhaps not strictly necessary.  This would come in handy for a bunch of applications, but will be needed soon for a single operator to load material in the fiber laser.
  
* A second [https://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.com/miller-multimatic-220-ac-dc-multiprocess-welder MultiMatic 220].  We currently have one MM220 and one MIG welder.  Replacing the old MIG with a second 220 would help with TIG classes and allow sharing of consumables.
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* A sheet metal corner notcher: eg [https://www.trick-tools.com/JET_HN_16N_Corner_Notcher_756016_1074 Jet HN-16N].  We'd definitely want a benchtop model that can be stored on a shelf or under a bench when not in use.
  
 
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== Textiles ==  
 
== Textiles ==  
 
Our new textiles area is off to a great start, but there's a lot of specialty equipment that we'd love to offer our community.
 
Our new textiles area is off to a great start, but there's a lot of specialty equipment that we'd love to offer our community.
* two more Janone MOD-19s for introductory sewing classes
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* Two more Janone MOD-19s for introductory sewing classes
* a dressmaker's mannequin
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* A dressmaker's mannequin
* a steamer
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* A steamer
* a self-threading serger, eg [https://jukiquilting.com/products/mo-2000qvp.html Juki MO-2000]
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* A self-threading serger, eg [https://jukiquilting.com/products/mo-2000qvp.html Juki MO-2000]
* a longarm quilting machine with frame, eg [https://jukiquilting.com/quilting-machines/miyabi-j350qvp.html Juki j350]
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* A longarm quilting machine with frame, eg [https://jukiquilting.com/quilting-machines/miyabi-j350qvp.html Juki j350]
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* A vinyl cutter with modern software capable of contour cutting and reading registration marks, like this [https://uscutter.com/LaserPoint-3-Vinyl-Cutter-ARMS-Contour-Cut/ 34" LaserPoint 3 ARMS Contour Cut Vinyl Cutter]
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== General Operations ==
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There are a few bits and bobs we need for day-to-day operations of the space
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* K-Cups of any variety will always get used
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* A color laser MFP (eg [https://www.amazon.com/HP-LaserJet-Enterprise-M480f-Multifunction/dp/B08SQQVKXP HP M480f] or [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QBR85G6 Canon MF743Cdw]) would also be put to good use.  We print a lot of class materials and having color would be helpful.
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[[Category:Operations]]
 
[[Category:Operations]]

Latest revision as of 21:23, 5 November 2023

Asmbly is always interested in acquiring quality tools and machinery for use by its members. This page includes a selection of our priorities.

If you own one of these machines and would be interested in donating or hosting it at Asmbly for members to use, please email workshop@asmbly.org for more information. As a rule, Asmbly accepts hosting or donation of working, ready-to-use equipment. If you have a candidate machine that needs some attention before use, we may be able to arrange volunteer support for repairs prior to or concurrent with transfer to Asmbly.


Wood Shop

  • A large tilting-head scroll saw: eg Excalibur 21. We have a couple small consumer-grade scroll saws but it can be hard to control a workpiece on a tilted table, and flat they're mostly redundant to the big lasers. A tilting-head saw can make cuts that would be very difficult otherwise. (We'll need two or more matching machines if we get a scroll saw class going.)
  • Two more Laguna Revo 12|16 variable-speed midi lathes. Our woodturning classes are always popular and expanding our lathe fleet will allow us to accommodate more students.

Metal Shop

  • A metal-cutting handheld circular saw: eg Milwaukee or Makita. These are really useful for making clean cuts in plate without breaking out the fiber laser.
  • A portable bandsaw: eg Milwaukee or Wen. Comes in handy for random fabrication work, and is a lot easier to control than a sawzall.
  • A big pedestal grinder with dust collection: eg Jet IBG-12 with stand. Our bench grinders are all smallish and messy. An upgrade would solve both problems.
  • Mobile gantry crane, at least 1000lbs capacity. Electric hoist and lifting magnet definitely a plus but perhaps not strictly necessary. This would come in handy for a bunch of applications, but will be needed soon for a single operator to load material in the fiber laser.
  • A sheet metal corner notcher: eg Jet HN-16N. We'd definitely want a benchtop model that can be stored on a shelf or under a bench when not in use.


Electronics Lab

We are currently renovating our electronics lab to bring our outdated equipment up-to-date. Our full wish list for this renovation can be seen on Digi-Key here and here. Below are a few of the larger items we are looking for.

We are not currently accepting donations for electronics consumables such as capacitors, resistors, transistors, ICs, etc.

Textiles

Our new textiles area is off to a great start, but there's a lot of specialty equipment that we'd love to offer our community.

  • Two more Janone MOD-19s for introductory sewing classes
  • A dressmaker's mannequin
  • A steamer
  • A self-threading serger, eg Juki MO-2000
  • A longarm quilting machine with frame, eg Juki j350
  • A vinyl cutter with modern software capable of contour cutting and reading registration marks, like this 34" LaserPoint 3 ARMS Contour Cut Vinyl Cutter

General Operations

There are a few bits and bobs we need for day-to-day operations of the space

  • K-Cups of any variety will always get used
  • A color laser MFP (eg HP M480f or Canon MF743Cdw) would also be put to good use. We print a lot of class materials and having color would be helpful.