Wish List

A list of gadgets we would like to use in the near future. If you have additional ideas, please add them!

For small things, e.g. consumables, we sometimes organize group orders - see "Centralized Buying"!

A good way to make sure something can actually be purchased is to create a page for that item and link it to the entry in this list. That way, we can keep the list neat while accumulating enough knowledge and specific suggestions to make an informed decision what to spend money on. Pages for equipment we don't have yet are in the "Wanted" namespace.

Do you happen to know a good source for any of these items, or want to get rid of something yourself? Please let us know!

Miscellaneous

• Bend wire, place parts, adjust component legs. Our electronics corner lacks pliers! There are more fancy options, but these work really well fine. (The 4mm tip as also amazing for removing brims from Gridfinity prints)
  • Präzisions Greifzange für feine Montagearbieten
  • Greifzange 4mm Spitze
  • Greifzange 1.5mm Spitze
• Oven Thermometer
  • reproducible tempering and thermoforming relies on measuring the oven temperature
  • should be easy to read, low precision suffices
  • less than 10 Euro from amazon

• thermometer with probe
  • control the temperatures of solutions and thermoplastics
  • hands-free version 15 Euro Hornbach (can also be used in the oven)
  • handhelt version 10 Euro Hornbach
• digital timer
  • reproducible curing, tempering, etching, cooling, heating ....
  • smartphones are not an adequate alternative. They clash with protective equipment ⚠️ and are fragile to heat, corrosion 💥
  • four for 10 Euro at amazon
  • one for 10 Euro at Galaxus
• scalpels
• screen printing equipment (can be self-built)
• Makelangelo art robot (actually more of a project idea)
• glass/ceramic ring saw (short review with funny video)
• whetstone(s) (Category:Sharpening)
• assortment of aluminum extrusions
• variable torque screwdriver set [broken link]

Woodworking

Sanding

• Handheld sanding disc holder

Sawing

• vertical panel saw (Plattensäge) - simple version could be self-built for a handheld circular saw

Drilling

• pocket hole jig (e.g. this one or more elaborate system; or self-built?)
• "Zapfen-/Scheibenschneider"

Routing

• Shaper Origin handheld CNC router
  • accessories like Shaper Workstation save marking tape in the long run, but could be added later

CNC Routing

• CNC router accessories
  • tool changer
  • tool length sensor
  • aluminum t-slot bed
  • vacuum table
  • eccentric nuts for fixing small workpieces to the CNC table

Woodturning

• dedicated slow-running bench grinder for woodturning tools, e.g. Dictum DS 150 L
  • can permanently be fitted with the Wolverine Jig as there is no risk of water damage
• more turning calipers
  • what we already have: --> Turning Calipers

General Woodworking

• Stoßlade (Eigenbau) mit passendem Flachwinkelhobel für präzise Gehrungen
• handheld planer for workpieces that are too large for our jointer-planer
• pipe clamps
  • Sebastian donated a few! Let's see if we need more...
  • alternatively Türenspanner, probably useful for the same projects but not as expandable

Metalworking

• taps and dies for left-handed threads
• magnetic drill (Wikipedia)
• tap arm
• Sheet metal bender (could possibly be self-built)
• plasma cutter
  • not Parkside ;-)
• Beltgrinder with 50x2000mm

Electronics Room

Electronics / PCB

• PCB prototyping boards
• coaxial cables
• coaxial to banana cables
• banana cable to breadboard connector
• programmable power supply (multi channel)
• PCB etching machine
• microscope for PCB inspection
• thermal imager
• Desoldering Gun

Laser Cutting

• 4" lens for cutting thicker materials
• rotary attachment for engraving glasses, bottles etc.
• Upgraded laser cutter control board

CNC

• waterjet cutter, e.g. Wazer (also see Makezine article)

Plastics

• see Precious Plastic
• filament extruder