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Observations of a Makerspace Organizer at the Global Community Bio Summit.

Submitted by J.R. Logan on

Biology and biotech are exciting frontiers. As a makerspace I see it as our obligation to make exciting areas of technology more approachable by providing tools and experiences. For this reason our makerspace has been interested in becoming involved in the Community DIY Bio Movement. We have hosted an informational session on bio hacking, started a bio slack channel and have some existing bio related activities happening through brewing on HERMS, the Growing Beyond Earth Contest and our burgeoning effort to grow kambucha leather. I have been interested in what a bio lab would look like at

House keeping and community spirit meeting

Wish Type
Event or Activity
Post date
09/28/2019
No Votes Yet

Chris La Salle and Catherine CW are requesting a meeting for addressing more engaging communal housekeeping. We want to see folks caring and respecting the space and tools provided and think a meeting is in order. Thank you

Viking Husqvarna Sewing Machine

Required Badges
Sewing Machine
Status
Gone

Artisan 1430 Printer (for silkscreen / screen printing

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
09/11/2019
No Votes Yet

These are used by screen printers with all black ink to get consistent dark transparencies used in screen printing.

The 1430 was discontinued, and replaced with the Expression Photo HD XP-15000 Wide-format Printer
https://epson.com/For-Home/Printers/Photo/Expression-Photo-HD-XP-15000-…

Cost
$350.00

Sewing machine, non-badged

Wish Type
Policy or Operational Suggestion
Post date
09/09/2019
No Votes Yet

Strong, durable, simple machine that would be available to members and guests (including kids 8+) https://www.amazon.com/SINGER-Featherweight-C240-Sewing-Machine/dp/B074…

Book Binding Machine (Hot pellet glue Type)

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
09/09/2019
1 Votes

Make your own book sound cool, Also seems like a easy hobby that would interest everyone (based on no facts at all)

**Only if there is enough interest from many people. Please vote seriously please vote (hint hint)

https://www.amazon.com/OrangeA-Binding-Machine-Binder-Manual/dp/B01GH17…

Cost
$500.00

Pottery Wheel

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
08/28/2019
No Votes Yet

Many people would love to be able to do pottery. Good models range from 800-1500$
https://www.theceramicshop.com/product/1804/brent-b-pottery-wheel/

Cost
$1200.00

Hobart Stand Mixer

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
08/21/2019
No Votes Yet

A more heavy duty mixer for bread making

Vacuum Sealer Machine (for food_

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
08/21/2019
1 Votes

For sous vide as well as general food sealing purposes: https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Sealing-System-Starter/dp/B00DI…

Cost
$200.00

Picture Frame Point Driver

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
08/18/2019
No Votes Yet

A good tool for making picture frames: https://www.amazon.com/Logan-Point-Driver-Elite-Points/dp/B074WDPWQD/re…

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