Workshop

Take a Virtual Tour of the Workshop

Check out the space in the pictures below.  Select a thumbnail to see the full image.

Tools

General Tools

• screwdrivers
• hammers
• chisels
• sand paper and sponges
• wrenches
• bit drivers

Power Tools

• drill – Dewalt 20v Cordless
• impact driver – Dewalt 20v Cordless
• table saw – safety training required
• band saw – safety training required

Specialty Tools

• soldering iron – Hakko
• hot glue guns
• hot wire foam cutter
• compact steamer

Fabrication Machines

Pricing for use of the fabrication machines is blow.  Select “learn more” to read about each machine’s specifications and capabilities.

Laser cutters

Make & model: (2) Black Cat Labs, 90 Watt CO2 Laser
Size:

• Max material size:  24″x36″
• Max material thickness (that will fit in the machine to be engraved): 8”
• Max design size: 20″x30″
• Max cut thickness: 1/4”

What it can do: Subtractive manufacture; cut, engrave/etch
Features:

• Focal length of laser = 2″ (Lens can be swapped out for different focal length, but right now we only have one)
• (2) rotaries to allow for engraving on curved surface
• Tinted glass so can watch laser cut without glasses

Materials YES:

• Cut: wood, paper, leather, some plastics, some foams
• Engrave / etch: glass, anodized aluminum

Materials NO:

• Can’t cut: polycarbonate, metal

Certification:  Required in order to use the machine solo
File type: .dxf, .ai files (Adobe Illustrator – but only files with ONE artboard)
Pricing:  time on this machine will be charged in 15-minute increments.

3D Printers

Make & model: (2) Prusia 13

• The most common printer out there
• Sold locally by Alex Checker assembled or as a kit.

Size: 8” x 8” x 8” print volume
What it can do: Additive manufacture; plastics
Materials YES:

• PLA is available now; PET and nylon coming soon
• Users of the space need to purchase their materials from Seattle Makers

Materials NO:

• ABS

Certification:  Required in order to use the machine solo.  3D Printer certification covers 3D printing.  To learn how to model for 3D printing, take our TinkerCad course.
File type: .stl (stereolithograph)
Pricing:  time on this machine will be charged in 30-minute increments.

CNC Mill

Make & model: (1) Shapeoko Benchtop 3D Cutting Machine

Size:

• 30in x 30in bed
• Max material thickness: 2.5″
• Max cut thickness: up to 2.5″ (depending on router bit)

What it can do: Subtractive manufacture; Engraving, sign making, furniture prototyping

Materials YES:

• Wood: MDF, plywood, regular wood
• Polycarbonate (with special bit)

Materials NO:

• Metal, glass

Certification:  Required in order to use the machine solo.
File type: .svg, .dxf
Pricing:  time on this machine will be charged in 30-minute increments.

Woodworking

SAWS

12” Slide Compound Miter Saw

• Make & model: Hitachi C 12RSH2

12” Variable Speed Bandsaw

• Make & model: Alltrade 1999-B-12
• Notes: 4” max depth of cut, 12” max throat depth

Variable Speed Jigsaw, handheld

• Make & model: Black & Decker JS200
• Notes: 3.5 Amp quick clamp, variable speed, handheld

Jigsaw in Table

• Make: AMT (American Machine Tool) 003625
• Notes: with red plastic guards

Circular Saw

• Make & model: Skilsaw 5680
• Notes: 2.5 HP, 14 Amp

Planer

• Make: Wilton
• Notes: 12.5” thickness planner

SANDERS

4” x 36” Belt/6” Disc Combo Sander

• Make: Central machinery

Dragster Power Sander

• Make & model: Black & Decker DS321
• Notes: Handheld belt sander

6” Buffing/Sanding Wheel

• Make: The Emerson Electric Mfg Co
• Notes:  buffing attachment only

DRILLS

10” Drill Press

• Make & model: Central Machinery 10168
• Notes: 10” Drill Press, 12 Speed

Dremel Stand/Drill Press

• Make & model: Dremel 220

Corded Drill/Driver

• Make & model: Black & Decker DR550
• Notes: 1/2″ corded drill, 7 Amp, handheld

Corded Drill/Screwdriver
Make & model: Ryobi D42

ROTARY TOOLS

Mini Lathe

• Make & model: Rikon 70-100 Mini Lathe
• Notes: 12” length max

High-speed Rotary Tool

• Make & model: Dremel 4000
• Notes: handheld

OTHER EQUIPMENT

6″ Jointer

• Make & model: Craftsman 13.20621

90 Amp Flux Wire Welder

• Make & model: Chicago Electric Welding 62719
• Notes: wire 0.030” – 0.035” flux core, capacity 18 Ga – 3/16” steel plate, welding masks available
• Weldable materials: mild and low alloy steels
• Non-weldable materials: aluminum or stainless steel

Kiln

• Make: Paragon Industries, LP
• Notes: Estimated 6-8” inside

Hot Wire (Foam) Cutter

• Make & model: Proxxon Thermocut 37080
• Notes: estimated max material thickness = 3-4”

Electronics

We’re updating our information – keep an eye out for more info shortly.

Metalworking

Metal CNC mill

• Make & model:  Taig 2018CR CNC mill
• Specs:  Gecko G540 drivers and LinuxCNC control box
• Material YES:  able to cut aluminum easily); precise and powerful enough to (slowly) cut stainless steel
• Accessories:  touch probe, endmills, flycutters, a vise, and a tooling plate

Sewing

• (5) Brother “Strong and Tough” sewing machines – model ST531HD – available for general use
• (1) Juki industrial sewing machine (instruction required – coming soon)
• pins, pin cushion, scissors
• members need to provide their own sewing notions and fabric

Classroom

• (6) desks with (12) chairs
• display TV with 65″ screen, and HDMI cable for laptop plugin
• wifi internet
• iMac with full Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• backup Windows laptop – i5 processor with 8GB RAM

MUSIC TOOLS

• microphone and stand
• small guitar amp
• audio breakout box with 2 XTR inputs

VIDEO TOOLS

• (3) fluorescent lights
• heavy duty BOGEN tripod
• light duty tripods for additional camera angles
• Adobe After Effects editing station

PHOTO TOOLS

• coming soon