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Adobe Creative Suit

Submitted by Joe Wilson on

Adobe's Creative Suit includes Photoshop (image editing,) Illustrator (vector editing,) Premier Pro (video editing,) After Effects (motion graphics and video effects,) Audition (audio editing,) Indesign (page layout and multipage document publishing,) and a bunch more. While free alternatives are available for many of these and are widely used at MakeHaven, there is something to be said for using "the industry standard" software which may be more feature rich and capable.

GLASS SLUMPING: Add dimension to your fusing. Ceramic slumping molds allow you to shape the glass by bending (slumping or draping) over a form to make unique art, dishes, and more. Make sure to use 1/2" kiln posts to elevate your mold to let air flow above and below. Work in short intervals to prevent crack due to rapid heat. Start at 5 minutes then wait 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times, then proceed to 10 minutes or until piece is fully slumped.

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Makerspace needs more space.

Submitted by John Hatch on

I realize that this isn't something that we can "buy" but I look at all the items on the wish list, everything from bar clamps to laser welding machines, and I think "where are we going to to put all this stuff?
My wish list is stuff like a lockers where we can put laptops and personal items while we're in the space working.

Green Sweep

Submitted by John Hatch on

GreenSweep is a sweeping compound that can be sprinkled on a dusty shop floor, (see metal shop), and will then allow the inhabitants to sweep the area without raising a ton of dust in the air. It doesn't have to be used every time, but then nobody seems to be sweeping with any regularity.
A 50 pound box costs about $30.
While we're at it, are there any good brooms around? Where?

Lithium battery spot welder

Submitted by VASILY RUZHA on

The "must-have" tool for building off-grid systems and lithium battery pack assembly. Lithium batteries are easily damaged by excessive heat and cannot be welded with solder irons, the only way to assemble them is via a suitable spot welder. The spot welder we have in the shop is large and not suitable for this kind of work.

Hydraulic Cable Lug Crimper & Wire cutter

Submitted by VASILY RUZHA on

This is a "must-have" tool for various projects that require large gauge wiring, like home renovation, building off-grid electrical systems, solar & solar generators, e-bikes, etc. "Hammer" type crimpers struggle to create reliable connections and the majority of Chinese hydraulic crimpers are sold with dies that are not properly sized for AWG. TEMCo crimpers are properly sized for AWG wires and very reliable, based on reviews. The best tool should be able to crimp as large as 4/0 AWG lugs and as small as 6 AWG (or smaller) to be versatile.