Tools
This is a (non-comprehensive) list of tools at Makerspace Nanaimo. This list will help us keep track of information about the tools and who donated/loaned it. All tools/resources must stay on the premises so that other members may use them.
In addition to tools, Makerspace has some tables and larger work surfaces available for members to work on projects and to use as meeting and collaboration spaces.
Wood Shop
| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | Power requirements | Training Required | Ownership |
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Dust Collector (specs) |
Manufacturer's Specs | 220 Vac @ ? | No! In fact this must be used when any dust producing machine is in operation. The switch is on the N wall, about 2 m from the door. Please close dust gates for machines which are not being used. | Owned by Makerspace Nanaimo (mounted outside shop). |
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Dust Filter (specs) |
Delta 50-875 Manufacturer's Specs |
110 Vac @ ? | No | ? |
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CNC Router (24k RPM, 4'x4'x7") |
CNC Conversion Kit 4'x4'x7" Manufacturer's Specs |
220 Vac, 110 Vac for associated PC |
Yes, $50 plus test run. | Owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Table Saw 10" |
King KC-10KX/U50 |
220 Vac @ 9.6 A, 2.5HP | No | Owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Panel Saw (4' x 8' crosscut) |
Made in house, based on a Skill saw. | 110 Vac @ ? | No | Group Project, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Bandsaw * 14" * 13" resaw |
Laguna tools 14|BX |
220 Vac @ 9.8 A, 2.5 HP | Yes See member Ken Swain for instruction. |
New, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Thickness Planer * Planer: 410 mm max width * thicknesser: 404 mm max width |
Hammer A341 | 220 Vac @ 3.0 kW | Yes See member Ken Swain for instruction. |
New, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Miter saw (specs) |
? Manufacturer's Specs |
110 Vac @ ? | No | Loaned by member |
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Handheld Router * Two bases, fixed and plunge * 1/4" and 1/2" collets * variable speed |
Bosch 1617-EVS | 110 Vac @ 12 A, 2.5 HP | No | Owned by Makerspace Nanaimo. This router is in a carry case. |
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Router Table * 1/4" and 1/2" collets * variable speed |
Milwaukee 5625-20 | 110 Vac @ 15 A, 3.5 HP | No | Owned by Makerspace Nanaimo, however not yet mounted in a table. |
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Oscillating Spindle Sander (specs) |
Delta SA350K |
110 Vac @ ? | No | ? |
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Combination Sander * 6"x48" belt * 12" disc |
Laguna DB12|6 | 110 Vac @ 1.5 HP | Yes See member Price Carson for instruction. |
New, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Drum Sander * 38" in 2 passes, * 4" maximum thickness |
Super Max 19-38 | 110 Vac @ 20 A | Yes See member Price Carson for instruction. |
New, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Wood Lathe 18" turning Headstock can be rotated for outboard turning) 22 3/4" between centers |
Teknatool Nova Orion | 110 Vac 15 A max | Yes See member Keith Brown for instruction. |
New, July 2022, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Drill Press * 16" swing * 5/8" chuck * chuck to table maximum: 26 5/8" |
King Industrial Model 83705 Vendor page |
110 Vac, 1 HP (15 A Max) | Yes See member Keith Brown for instruction. |
New, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
3D Fabrication
Repetier 3D Printing Server: http://10.40.5.52:3344/
Print Quality Troubleshooting Guide - Simplify3D
| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | Power requirements | Training Required | Donated/Loaned by |
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| 150px | 3D printer 1.75mm PLA | Prusa | 110 @ ?A | Yes | |
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3D printers (QTY: 3) 6″ x 6″ x 6″ 150mm x 150mm x 150mm 1.75mm PLA |
Printrbot Simple Metal Manufacturer's Specs |
110 @ ? | N/A | These have been retired. |
Creative Arts (Crafts)
| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | Power requirements | Training Required | Donated/Loaned by |
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Laser Cutter (1000 mm x 600 mm) Laser Cutter Materials |
Reci 100W 1060 Laser Cutter | 220 @ ? A | Yes, $50 plus test run | Owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Industrial Sewing Machine (Medium - Heavy Material) (Max. Sewing Speed 2,000 spm) |
Mason Sunstar KM-340 BL | 120 @ ? A | Yes | Owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Label Printer (2.3" wide) |
Dymo LabelWriter 400 Manufacturer's Specs |
110 @ ? A | No | ? |
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Drawbot (280mm x 200mm) |
EleksMaker EleksDraw XY Plotter Drawbot Manufacturer Website |
110 @ ? A | No | Loaned by member |
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Office Supplies | various | 110 @ ? A | No | Owned by Makerspace |
Metal Shop
| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 (Volts) | Power (Amps) | Training Required | Donated/Loaned by |
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Milling Machine |
King Canada KC-20VS-2 |
110 | 4.8 A | Yes | New in 2023, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Welder |
ESAB Rebel™ EMP 205ic |
TBD | TBD | Yes | New in 2023, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
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Horizontal Bandsaw |
Magnum Industrial MI-93300 |
115 | 1 HP motor | Yes | New in 2023, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo |
| 150px | Plasma table |
110 | ? | Yes | New in 2023, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo | |
| 150px | Sand Blaster |
110 | ? | Yes | New in 2023, owned by Makerspace Nanaimo | |
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Metal Lathe (1400 RPM, 12" x 36") |
Shaoxing CQ6230 (same as Grizzly G4003G) Manufacturer's Specs |
220 | ? | Yes | Donated by VMAC |
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Micro Lathe (7000 RPM, 4.5" x 9.75") |
Taig Micro Lathe Manufacturer's Specs |
110 | ? | Yes | Donated by member |
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Power Hacksaw (specs) |
Jet Manufacturer's Specs |
110 | ? | Yes | ? |
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Metal Bandsaw (specs) |
Metal Bandsaw Manufacturer's Specs |
110 | ? | Yes | ? |
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Metal Drill Press (specs) |
Metal Drill Press Manufacturer's Specs |
110 | ? | No | ? |
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12 Ton Shop Press (specs) |
12 Ton Shop Press |
N/A | N/A | No | Donated by VMAC |
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Metal Shear, foot squaring (51-1/4" cutting length, 16ga MAX.) |
Tennsmith T52 Manufacturer's specs |
N/A | N/A | Yes | Long term loan |
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Metal Hand Brake (48-1/4", 16ga MAX.) |
Tennsmith U48-16 Manufacturer's specs |
N/A | N/A | Yes | Long term loan |
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Metal Notcher (6" x 6" x 90 degrees, 16ga MAX.) |
Roper Whitney PS-66 Manufacturer's specs |
N/A | N/A | Yes | Long term loan |
