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Various updates; some new requests from: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion
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'''To Requesters:''' When adding requests, please fill out the date and your name so people know who to talk to if there are questions. Add new items alphabetically. If your request has been struck out, that means that it has been fulfilled as written. If you are still not satisfied with the equipment at Protospace, please add a new (more specific if necessary) request. If your request was fulfilled and then the equipment was removed from Protospace, please also add a new request. | '''To Requesters:''' When adding requests, please fill out the date and your name so people know who to talk to if there are questions. Add new items alphabetically. If your request has been struck out, that means that it has been fulfilled as written. If you are still not satisfied with the equipment at Protospace, please add a new (more specific if necessary) request. If your request was fulfilled and then the equipment was removed from Protospace, please also add a new request. | ||
Not all tools have equal priority | Not all tools have equal priority; this is a Wish List. | ||
Tools listed in italic have been suggested for after our next expansion. | |||
* | ==General Space Stuff== | ||
* | * 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] | ||
* Dedicated hot metal area - Mike M - [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/protospace-discuss/XCJJjhSUu50/discussion 2016-11-02] | |||
==Automotive Tools== | ==Automotive Tools== | ||
* Engine Hoist - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | * Engine Hoist - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | ||
* Motorized Winch / Gantry - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | * Motorized Winch / Gantry - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | ||
==Chemistry and Physics== | ==Chemistry and Physics Tools== | ||
* Atomic force microscope - Ian | * Atomic force microscope - Ian O - 2016-03-06 | ||
* Centrifuge - Ian | * Centrifuge - Ian O - 2016-03-06 | ||
* Cryocooler - Ian | * Cryocooler - Ian O - 2016-03-06 (Ian is looking into building) | ||
* Dynamic rotor balancing machine - Barrie and Ian | * Dynamic rotor balancing machine - Barrie and Ian O - 2016-03-06 (Barrie will build one in a few years) | ||
* Scanning electron microscope - Barrie and Ian | * Scanning electron microscope - Barrie and Ian O - 2016-03-06 | ||
* Spectrometers/spectroscopes of various kinds (such as ramanPi) - Ian | * Spectrometers/spectroscopes of various kinds (such as ramanPi) - Ian O - 2016-03-06 | ||
* Spin coater - Ian | * Spin coater - Ian O - 2016-03-06 | ||
==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 | |||
* Modern sewing machine(s) - 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] | |||
==Metalworking Tools== | ==Metalworking Tools== | ||
* <del>Anvil - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by [[anvil]] | * <del>Anvil - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by [[anvil]] | ||
* <del>Bandsaw (horizontal metalcutting) - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by <del>[[bandsaw (Horizontal)]]</del>, <del>[[horizontal bandsaw, grey (Pit Bull)]]</del>, and [[bandsaw, metal, horizontal]] | * <del>Bandsaw (horizontal metalcutting) - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by <del>[[bandsaw (Horizontal)]]</del>, <del>[[horizontal bandsaw, grey (Pit Bull)]]</del>, and [[bandsaw, metal, horizontal]] | ||
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* <del>Milling Bits & Tooling - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> | * <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)]] | * <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 | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaper Shaper], plus skiving adapter or opportunity to build one - Ian O - 2015-12-18 | ||
* Shear (sheet metal) - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | * <del>Shear (sheet metal) - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by John W | ||
* Spot Welder - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | * Spot Welder - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | ||
* <del>Welder, TIG - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> | * <del>Welder, TIG - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> | ||
* <del>Welding Helmet (autodarkening), gloves, jackets, other gear - 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== | |||
* Sintering 3D printer - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | |||
* <del>Tabletop laser cutter - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by [[laser cutter, small]] | |||
==Woodworking/Plastic Tools== | ==Woodworking/Plastic Tools== | ||
''We can build a lot of these. 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)]] | * <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 | * 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]) | ||
* Files - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | * Files - Matt F - 2012-11-23 | ||
* Panel saw, preferably vertical - Unknown - 2015 | * Panel saw, preferably vertical - Unknown - 2015 | ||
* Pantorouter or maybe some kind of hybrid with the 3D pantograph thing or copy carver? - Ian | * 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 Bits - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> | ||
* Router lift built into table saw extension (preferably tilting) - Everybody - 2015 | * <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 | * 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 | * Glassblowing general equipment - Ian O - 2015-12-18 | ||
* Glassblowing lathe - Ian | * Glassblowing lathe - Ian O - 2015-12-18 | ||
* <del> | * <del>Vacuum Former - Matt F - 2012-11-23</del> fulfilled by Tom O | ||