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

• 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)
• machine vises
• assortment of aluminum extrusions
• air compressor - large and noisy, but great for cleaning (and flat tires)

Woodworking

• belt sander
• rotary tool and bits
• pipe clamps
• jointer
• pocket hole jig (e.g. this one or more elaborate system; or self-built?)
• sanding disc holder
• high-end hole saws (or "Zapfen-/Scheibenschneider")
• SawStop table saw (2000 € or more, does not seem to be available in Europe...)
• disc sander (can be self-built from simple parts)
• band saw
• woodturning lathe

Metalworking

• hand-held band saw
• welding screens
• smelting furnace (can be self-built, mainly need the gas burner)
• metalworking lathe
• tap holder
• taps and dies for left-handed threads
• bigger/better drill press
  • e.g. crank for height adjustment, higher pillar, deeper work area
• drilling/cutting oils
• tap arm

e.Room

• programmable power supply (multi channel)
• digital function generator
• PCB holder
• PCB etching machine
• microscope for PCB inspection
• thermal imager
• isolation transformer

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