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Hey Makers! This Tuesday, 03/29/22, we are going to be selling off all the unclaimed tools from our supply of redundant tools to the general public.

If any of the tools are left unsold by Friday, 04/01/22 they will be pawned, donated, or trashed, if you have interest in the freebies, also contact Facilities before then.

Here is the link to the album of what will be for sale.

If you would like to discuss any of the tools before the sale, please contact facilities@makerslocal.org.

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If you’ve swung by the make shop in the past few years, you know our laser cutter is our pride and joy.  It’s likely the most utilized fabrication tool at the space.

A few years ago we did a fundraiser to buy this, and we’ve put plaques on its side letting every one know who our biggest contributors are, and how thankful we are to them.

Volunteers have put countless hours into keeping it running and teaching others how to use it.  All of the exhaust is vented safely outside using dryer ducting and squirrel cage fans. Those little guys run so fast in there keeping the turbines spinning…

In addition to cutting and etching flat surfaces, we also have a rotary tool for lasering on curved objects.

If you would like to learn how to use a laser cutter, give us a shout on our Slack channel, or come see us on a Tuesday night.  We’ll put you in contact with one of our volunteers, and maybe one day you’ll be the one teaching someone else.

 

 

 

 

Rotary Tool for the laser cutter pictured below.

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In the last month Makers Local received a generous donation of high quality tools.  Amongst them was this Sliding Compound Miter Saw by Dewalt.

This beast comes on a sturdy portable stand so that it can be conveniently stored out of the way making more room for workspace.

This tool is ideal for making straight and angled cuts across wood, and also provides the capability for tilting the blade itself for making angled cuts into the wood.  It’s sliding feature allows you to cut across deeper pieces of material as well.

While Makers Local does have a membership model, tools like these are free for the public to use on our Tuesday Public Nights, or any day\time a member is present.  We’ll have you sign a safety form, and you’ll be ready to go.

We ask that users not get blood on the tools to keep them in tip top shape.