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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 | + | Asmbly is always interested in acquiring quality tools and machinery for use by its members. This page includes a selection of our priorities. |
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| + | 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== | ||
| − | * | + | * 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. |
| − | * | + | * 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.) |
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* 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. | ||
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==Metal Shop== | ==Metal Shop== | ||
| − | * A | + | * 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. |
| − | * | + | * 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. |
| − | * A | + | * 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 messy. An upgrade would solve both problems. |
| − | * a | + | * 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 [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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We are not currently accepting donations for electronics consumables such as capacitors, resistors, transistors, ICs, etc. | 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 [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] | ||
| + | * 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 == | ||
| + | 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 [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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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 >20" helical-head planer: eg Laguna PX|22, Powermatic 201HH, or 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.
- 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.
- Two oscilloscopes, 100+ MHz, 4ch digital bench, eg Rigol MSO5104 Plus.
- Two or more good basic handheld RMS multimeters, eg Fluke 115
- Two or more power supplies 30V 5A with several outputs, eg Siglent SPD3303X.
- Benchtop LCR meter, eg Instek LCR-6100
- Another Thermaltronics TMT-9000 and supplies
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.
