Tools we have

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 tool catalog.

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

3D Printing/Cutting Tools

Automotive Tools

Chemistry

Oxygen Generator

Bench Top Fume Hood (White) - James/Travis - ?? - Design Phase - ??
Chemical Storage - James/Travis - ?? - Design Phase - ??
Hot Plate/Stirrer (Lab Line/Orange) - James - Private - Working - Ask Owner First
Hot Plate/Stirrer (VWR/White) - James - Semi-Permanent Loan - Working, needs new ceramic top - Ask Owner First
Rheostat For Heating Mantle (Green) - James - Private - Working - Ask Owner First

Electronics Tools

Metalworking Tools

Forge (charcoal) - Travis - Semi-permanent Loan - Working - Ask Owner
Tap & Die set (Mastercraft, blue) - Travis - Donated to Protospace - Working - Self-teach, read/learn how to not break taps before use

Woodworking/Plastic Tools

Cordless Drill (Orange) - ?? - ?? - Working - ??

Misc Tools

Sewing Machine (Singer 730) - ?? - ?? - Marginally Working - ??
Sewing Machine (EuroPro) - ?? - ?? - Needs Fixing - ??
Sewing Machine (Kenmore) - Gina N - Donated to Protospace - Working - Open To Members
Vacuum Former (complete) - Lorin - ?? - ?? - ??
Vinyl Cutter - ?? - ?? - ?? - ??

Old Equipment Removed

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

3D Printer (Utilimaker) - 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