Rapid Prototyping
Rapid Prototyping Area 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Computer Lab 3D Printers 60 Watt Laser Good for burning and etching a number of soft materials. 40 Watt Laser With Work Station …
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The Makerspace is broken up into workshops. These posts are examples of what members do in shops, and what improvements we’re making to them.
Drive-in automotive bay garageAir compressorPneumatic impact gunFloor creeperJack standsJack (undergoing maintenance)Engine hoistEngine rebuild standHand toolsOil change tools
Auto Bay tools
Welcome to the autobay. Here you can work on all things vehicular as well as oversized maker projects. Here are some of the tools you can find here. Engine Lift …
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Forging the Iron Man (part 1)
Forging the Iron Man (part 1) Hi folks! I’m Jeff LeBlanc: hiker, maker, old time geek and Tony Stark wanna-be. I’m working on a project here at the Manchester Makerspace …
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Andre’s Boat Launch
Our member Andre has had a dream of building his own sail boat. His dreams have made big leap forward with the first test of the hull in its first …
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West Wall Repair
Our western wall in the Makerspace had fallen into disrepair, and Michael Cullerot decided to step up and fix it.
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Wheelchair Repair Project
We use our TIG welder to repair a broken wheelchair caster for a friend of a member!
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Intro to TIG Welding Class
Have you always wanted to use the power of electricity to mend two pieces of metal together? Now’s the time to learn! Tungsten Inert Gast (TIG), formally known as Gas tungsten …
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Tool overview: Bridgeport Milling Machine
One of the staples of any machine shop is a milling machine. The first milling machine we acquired is a Bridgeport J-head style. It’s ideal for milling metals with a …
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Tool overview: South Bend Metal Lathe
Our 16″ swing South Bend metal lathe is a high-capacity machining tool available to all members. An 8-hour training session is required before members are cleared for use on it, …
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Sheet metal tools
A generous benefactor donated a combination shear/brake/roller to the Makerspace (all donations to the space are tax deductible, by the way).
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