Wish List

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

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

• cutting mat
• scalpels
• screen printing equipment (can be self-built)
• Makelangelo art robot (actually more of a project idea)
• 3D mouse, e.g. SpaceMouse
• glass/ceramic ring saw (short review with funny video)
• whetstone(s)
• assortment of aluminum extrusions
• variable torque screwdriver set

Woodworking

• higher-end hole saws (or "Zapfen-/Scheibenschneider")
• pipe clamps (might be an American thing?)
• jointer/planer (combination machine)
• pocket hole jig (e.g. this one or more elaborate system; or self-built?)
• sanding disc holder
• SawStop table saw (2000 € or more, does not seem to be available in Europe...)
• disc sander (can be self-built from simple parts, perhaps utilizing the wood lathe?)
• band saw
• bigger/better chop saw
• good quality router (strong enough for a router table)

Metalworking

• hand-held band saw
• welding screens/"curtains"
• second welding helmet
• leather apron
• smelting furnace (can be self-built, mainly need the gas burner)
• taps and dies for left-handed threads
• bigger/better drill press
  • e.g. crank for height adjustment, higher pillar, deeper work area
• tap arm

e.Room

• programmable power supply (multi channel)
• digital function generator
• PCB holder
• PCB etching machine
• microscope for PCB inspection
• thermal imager
• coaxial cables
• banana cables
• coaxial to banana cables
• banana cable to beradbord connector

CNC

• laser cutter
  • 4" lens for cutting thicker materials
  • rotary attachment for engraving glasses, bottles etc.
• waterjet cutter, e.g. Wazer (also see Makezine article)
• CNC metalworking lathe
• CNC router accessories
  • tool changer
  • tool length sensor
  • aluminum t-slot bed
  • vacuum table
  • eccentric nuts for fixing small workpieces to the CNC table
• filament extruder