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'''Adding a new tool to the wiki?''' Follow this [[Adding New Tools Procedure|procedure]].
'''Adding a new tool to the wiki?''' Follow this [[Adding New Tools Procedure|procedure]].


We can always use new tools! Please feel free to [[List_of_Links_and_Email_Addresses|contact Protospace]] to donate, arrange for pickup, or drop them off in person.
We can always use new tools! Please feel free to [[List of links and email addresses|contact Protospace]] to donate, arrange for pickup, or drop them off in person.


If you are interested in knowing what kind of tools we are looking for, we also have a member-managed [[Tools We Want| tool wishlist]], but your best bet on figuring out if we want something is simply asking on our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/protospace-discuss discussion group].
If you are interested in knowing what kind of tools we are looking for, we also have a member-managed [[Tools we want|tool wishlist]], but your best bet on figuring out if we want something is simply asking on our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/protospace-discuss discussion group].


We also have [[:Category:Tools|an alphabetically ordered and categorized tool catalog]].
We also have [[:Category:Tools|an alphabetically ordered and categorized tool catalog]].
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==Rapid Prototyping Tools==
==Rapid prototyping tools==
:''Comparisons: [[our 3D printers]], [[our laser cutters]]''
:''Comparisons: [[our 3D printers]], [[our laser cutters]]''
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==Automotive Tools==
==Automotive tools==


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==Electronics Tools==
==Electronics tools==


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==Metalworking Tools==
==Metalworking tools==


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==Woodworking and Plasticworking Tools==
==Woodworking and plasticworking tools==


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==Measuring and Inspection Tools==
==Measuring and inspection tools==
See also the [[#Electronics Tools|Electronics Tools section on this page]] for electrical and electronic measurement and test equipment.
See also the [[#Electronics Tools|Electronics Tools section on this page]] for electrical and electronic measurement and test equipment.
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==Miscellaneous Tools==
==Miscellaneous tools==


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* Vacuum Former (under construction Aug 2017)
* Vacuum Former (under construction Aug 2017)


==Old Equipment Removed==
==Removed equipment==


In case they are brought back, or, so people who could have sworn we had a tool know it was removed.
In case they are brought back, or, so people who could have sworn we had a tool know it was removed.

Revision as of 13:06, 15 October 2019

Adding a new tool to the wiki? Follow this procedure.

We can always use new tools! Please feel free to contact Protospace to donate, arrange for pickup, or drop them off in person.

If you are interested in knowing what kind of tools we are looking for, we also have a member-managed tool wishlist, but your best bet on figuring out if we want something is simply asking on our discussion group.

We also have an alphabetically ordered and categorized tool catalog.


Treat the tools at Protospace with respect! Clean, functioning tools make for a happy crowd.


Rapid prototyping tools

Comparisons: our 3D printers, our laser cutters

Automotive tools

Chemistry

Electronics tools

Metalworking tools

Woodworking and plasticworking tools

Measuring and inspection tools

See also the Electronics Tools section on this page for electrical and electronic measurement and test equipment.

Miscellaneous tools

  • Vacuum Former (under construction Aug 2017)

Removed equipment

In case they are brought back, or, so people who could have sworn we had a tool know it was removed.

  • 3D Printer (Ultimaker) - Brian Queen - ?? - Working okay, needs heated bed - ??
  • Compressor (small/black), Air Tank, Controls & Air Dryer - circuithacker & 19200baud - Loaned While Members - Needs plumbing and wiring fix
  • Sewing Machine (Singer 730) - ?? - ?? - Marginally Working - ??
  • Sewing Machine (EuroPro) - ?? - ?? - Needs Fixing - ??
  • Sewing Machine (Kenmore) - Gina N - Donated to Protospace - Working - Open To Members