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==General Space Stuff==
==General Space Stuff==
* A robot arm mounted on a track on the ceiling, to clean the space when nobody's around and other stuff - Ian O - 2016
 
* ''A large room with good lighting and floor space for large projects - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
*''A large room with good lighting and floor space for large projects - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
* <del>''Dedicated hot metal area - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''</del>


==Automotive Tools==
==Automotive Tools==
* Engine Hoist - Matt F - 2012-11-23
 
* Motorized Winch / Gantry - Matt F - 2012-11-23
*Engine Hoist - Matt F - 2012-11-23
*Motorized Winch / Gantry - Matt F - 2012-11-23


==Chemistry and Physics Tools==
==Chemistry and Physics Tools==
* Atomic force microscope - Ian O - 2016-03-06
 
* Centrifuge - Ian O - 2016-03-06
*Optical spectrometers/spectroscopes of various kinds - Ian O - 2016-03-06
* Cryocooler - Ian O - 2016-03-06 (Ian is looking into building)
*''Scanning electron microscope - Barrie and Ian O - 2016-03-06''
* Dynamic rotor balancing machine - Barrie and Ian O - 2016-03-06 (Barrie will build one in a few years)
* Mass spectrometer - Ian O - 2017-02 (Ian is considering building)
* Optical spectrometers/spectroscopes of various kinds (such as ramanPi) - Ian O - 2016-03-06
* ''Scanning electron microscope - Barrie and Ian O - 2016-03-06''
* Spin coater - Ian O - 2016-03-06


==Crafting Tools==
==Crafting Tools==
* <del>Sewing Machine (leather sewing) - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by [[sewing machine (Relsew)]]
 
* Sewing Machine (digital embroidery) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
*A large flat table area for cutting fabric - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]
* Modern sewing machine(s) - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]
*''A whole craft area - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
* A large flat table area for cutting fabric - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]
* ''A whole craft area - Emily C - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Electronics Tools==
==Electronics Tools==
* ''Lab expansion - Mike M and I don't remember who at the Open House - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
 
*''Lab expansion - Mike M and I don't remember who at the Open House - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Metalworking Tools==
==Metalworking Tools==
* <del>Anvil - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by <del>[[anvil]]</del> and [[anvil (Chris's)]]
 
* <del>Bandsaw (horizontal metalcutting) - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by <del>[[bandsaw (Horizontal)]]</del>, <del>[[bandsaw, metal, horizontal (Pit Bull)]]</del>, and [[bandsaw, metal, horizontal]]
*EDM Sinker (electro-discharge machine) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
* <del>Bending Brake - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by <del>[[bending Brake]]</del>, [[brake, box and pan, 24"]], and John W
*EDM Wire (electro-discharge machine) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
* <del>CNC Mill - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by <del>[[MAXNC 10 Mill]]</del>, <del>[[Milling machine, CNC (Terry's)]]</del>, and [[CNC Mill (Tormach)]]
*''New CNC mill (not sure on details) - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''
* EDM Sinker (electro-discharge machine) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
* EDM Wire (electro-discharge machine) - Matt F - 2012-11-23
* <del>Milling Bits & Tooling - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del>
* <del>Plasma Cutter table - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by [[plasma cutter, CNC (Kyle Paavola's)]]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaper Shaper], plus skiving adapter or opportunity to build one - Ian O - 2015-12-18
* <del>Shear (sheet metal) - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by John W
* <del>Spot Welder - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by [[spot welder ID:96]]
* <del>Welder, TIG - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del>
* <del>Welding Helmet (autodarkening), gloves, jackets, other gear - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del>
* ''New CNC mill (not sure on details) - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Rapid Prototyping Tools==
==Rapid Prototyping Tools==
* Sintering 3D printer - Matt F - 2012-11-23
 
* <del>Tabletop laser cutter - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by [[laser cutter, small]]
*Sintering 3D printer - Matt F - 2012-11-23


==Woodworking/Plastic Tools==
==Woodworking/Plastic Tools==
''We can build a lot of these, given sufficient motivation. See [http://woodgears.ca Matthias Wandel's website].''
''We can build a lot of these, given sufficient motivation. See [http://woodgears.ca Matthias Wandel's website].''


* <del>Belt and/or Disc Sander - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by [[belt and disc sander (CWD 15-315)]] and [[belt and disc sander (Dremel)]]
*C-clamps, long-reach - Ian O - 2016-03-07
* C-clamps, long-reach - Ian O - 2016-03-07
*Disc sander, 20" - Stan H - 2015-11-?? ([http://www.instructables.com/id/BIG-Disk-Sander-Build-Use-and-Tips/ instructable on building one], [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-20-disc-sander/ video on using one], [http://www.instructables.com/id/Lathe-Mounted-Disc-Sander/ alternative: lathe-based sander])
* Disc sander, 20" - Stan H - 2015-11-?? ([http://www.instructables.com/id/BIG-Disk-Sander-Build-Use-and-Tips/ instructable on building one], [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-20-disc-sander/ video on using one], [http://www.instructables.com/id/Lathe-Mounted-Disc-Sander/ alternative: lathe-based sander])
*Panel saw, preferably vertical - Unknown - 2015
* <del>Files - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del>
*Pantorouter or maybe some kind of hybrid with the 3D pantograph thing or copy carver? - Ian O - 2016-03-06
* Panel saw, preferably vertical - Unknown - 2015
* Pantorouter or maybe some kind of hybrid with the 3D pantograph thing or copy carver? - Ian O - 2016-03-06
* <del>Router Bits - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del>
* <del>Router lift built into table saw extension (preferably tilting) - Everybody - 2015</del> fulfilled by Jeff B
* Table saw sled & screw advance box joint jig - Ian O - 2016-03-06 (Some members started planning to build a SABJJ several months to a year ago; there has been no progress on that yet.)
* ''Large CNC router that works and is suitable for us - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02]''


==Misc Tools==
==Misc Tools==


* Glassblowing general equipment - Ian O - 2015-12-18
*Color laser printer (preferably a good one) - Ian O - 2019-09
* Glassblowing lathe - Ian O - 2015-12-18
*Glassblowing general equipment - Ian O - 2015-12-18
* <del>Vacuum Former - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by Tom O
*Glassblowing lathe - Ian O - 2015-12-18
* <del>Better vacuum former - Corbin U - 2017 spring - in progress</del> fulfilled by Corbin & Zac
*Photography/videography equipment, for documenting projects - Ian O - 2019-10
* Thermal camera - Ian O - 2017-05-05
*Pottery/ceramics equipment - Ian O - 2019-12
* Desktop-size X-ray machine, maybe CT (for inspecting the insides of things, figuring out how to disassemble things, and inspecting BGA solder joints) - Ian O - 2017
**Potter's wheel
* Arbor press - Ian O - 2019-10
**Wet tile saw
* Photography/videography equipment, for documenting projects - Ian O - 2019-10
*Thermal camera, 120×160 resolution or better (preferably much better) - Ian O - 2017-05-05
* Color laser printer (preferably a good one) - Ian O - 2019-09
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