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Tools and Equipment

Our 11,000 sq ft space is fully-equipped with everything you need to bring your projects to life. We have the tools to help you everything from explore age-old crafts like woodworking and sewing to digital era innovations like 3D printing and laser cutting!

We’re always updating our equipment, but below is a selection of the tools available to our members. Be sure to come in for a tour to see everything we have in this amazing space!

Available Equipment Categories

Hand Tools

These tools are available for all members to use.

General Tools

  • Screwdrivers
  • Hammers
  • Chisels
  • Sand paper and sponges
  • Wrenches
  • Bit drivers

Power Tools

  • Drill – Dewalt 20v Cordless
  • Impact driver – Dewalt 20v Cordless

Specialty Tools

  • Soldering iron – Hakko
  • Hot glue guns
  • Hot wire foam cutter
  • Compact steamer

Laser Cutters

For more details and tutorials, visit the Laser Cutting Department.

  • Make & model: (2) Black Cat Labs, 90 Watt CO2 Laser
  • Max material size: 20.75″x33.75″ (53cm x 86cm)
  • Max material thickness (engrave): 8”
  • Max design size: 20.25″x33.25″ (52cm x 85cm)
  • Max cut thickness: 1/4”
  • Features: 2" focal length lens, (2) rotaries for curved surfaces, tinted glass.
  • Materials YES:
    • Cut: acrylic, wood, paper, leather, some plastics, some foams
    • Engrave / etch: the materials above plus glass, anodized aluminum
    • See full list here
  • Materials NO:
    • Can’t cut: polycarbonate, metal, glass, PVC, most plastics
    • See full list here
  • Certification: Required for solo use.
  • File type: .dxf, .ai (Adobe Illustrator – single artboard only)
  • Links: Buy time | Schedule time

3D Printers (FDM)

For more details and tutorials, visit the 3D Printing Department.

Prusa MK3S (x2)

  • Nozzle: 0.4 mm (0.25mm and 0.6mm available)
  • Build Size: 25 x 21 x 21 cm (9.84 x 8.3 x 8.3 in)

Prusa Mini (x1)

  • Nozzle: 0.6 mm (0.25mm and 0.4mm available)
  • Build Size: 18 × 18 × 18 cm (7″×7″×7″)

General Info (All FDM Printers)

  • Materials YES: PLA+, PETG, NinjaFlex (stocked). Must purchase from Seattle Makers. Ask about specialty materials.
  • Materials NO: ABS (due to fumes).
  • Certification: Required for solo use. Covers printing; for modeling, see TinkerCad course.
  • File type: .stl, .obj, .mk3
  • Links: Buy time | Schedule time

SLA Printer (Resin)

For more details and tutorials, visit the 3D Printing Department.

  • Make & model: (1) Elegoo Mars 2 (Masked Stereolithographic)
  • Build Size: 129mm x 80mm x 150mm (5.08in x 3.15in x 5.90in)
  • Materials YES: Photopolymer resin. Must purchase from Seattle Makers.
  • Materials NO: Any material not approved by Seattle Makers (ask us).
  • Certification: Required for guided use (coming soon). 3D Printer certification is a prerequisite.
  • File type: .stl
  • Links: Ability to buy/schedule time coming soon.

Screen Printing

  • Printing Press: NTL Shocker Deluxe 4×4 w/ Micro Registration (4 colors, 4 stations)
    • Platens: Standard t-shirt (16x20"), Oversized (20x24"), Mini (8.5x11"), Sleeve (8x25")
  • Exposure Unit: UV style with Vacuum Pump (34 x 29 in)
  • Conveyor Dryer: BBL Little Buddy II 120v
  • Flash Dryer: Ranar D-160 110v
  • Materials:
    • Available for purchase: Transparencies, t-shirts
    • Included: Ink, emulsion
    • Screen rental (free) or purchase
  • Certification: Required for solo use. (Note: Link needs verification, placeholder used)

Metal CNC Mill

For more details and tutorials, visit the CNC Department.

  • Make & model: Taig 2018CR CNC mill
  • Specs: Gecko G540 drivers, LinuxCNC control box
  • Materials YES: Aluminum (easily), Stainless Steel (slowly)
  • Accessories: Touch probe, endmills, flycutters, vise, tooling plate
  • Certification: Not currently offered. Let us know if interested.
  • File type: .svg, .dxf
  • Links: Buy time

Wood CNC Router

  • Make & model: (1) Shapeoko Benchtop 3D Cutting Machine
  • Bed Size: 30in x 30in
  • Max material thickness: 2.5″
  • Max cut thickness: Up to 2.5″ (depending on bit)
  • What it can do: Engraving, sign making, furniture prototyping, intricate inlays.
  • Materials YES: Wood (MDF, plywood, solid wood), Polycarbonate (special bit)
  • Materials NO: Metal, glass
  • Certification: VCarve design class AND machine certification required for solo use.
  • File type: .svg, .dxf (Check VCarve compatibility)
  • Links: Buy time | Schedule time

Note: A larger CNC (4'x10') is being set up and will be available soon.

Woodworking

For classes and safety information, check the event calendar.

Note: Tools marked with * require certification. Check the calendar for classes.

Saws

  • Table Saw*: SawStop 10″ Contractor Saw
  • Miter Saw*: Festool KS120 EB (12” Slide Compound)
  • Bandsaw (Floor)*: Laguna 18 bx (18”)
  • Bandsaw (Benchtop)*: Sears/Craftsman (10”)
  • Track Saw*: Festool
  • Jigsaw*: Dewalt DCS 334 (Cordless)
  • Circular Saw*: Dewalt DWE575
  • Scroll Saw*: Central Machinery (16″ variable speed)
  • Planer*: Dewalt DW735 (13″ Thickness, 15Amp)
  • Jointer*: Jet JJ–6CSX (6″)

Sanders

  • Combo Sander*: Bucktool BD4801 (4”x36” Belt/8” Disc)
  • Belt Sander (Handheld): Black & Decker DS321
  • Random Orbital Sander: Makita BO5030
  • Spindle/Belt Sander*: Rigid EB44243

Drills

  • Floor Drill Press*: Grizzly G7947 (17”, 12 Speed)
  • Table Top Drill Press*: Ryobi DP100 (10”, 5 Speed)
  • Drill/Driver: Dewalt DCD791 (1/2″ cordless)
  • Impact Drivers: Dewalt DCF887 (1/4″ cordless)

Rotary Tools

  • Lathe*: Rikon 70-100 (Mini)
  • High-speed Rotary Tool: Dremel 4000 (Handheld)
  • Routers*: Dewalt DWP611 (Router table available)

Other Equipment

  • Dust Collection: Oneida Gorilla Pro
  • Bench Grinders: Duracraft 60650, Central Machinery 43533
  • Angle Grinder*: Chicago Electric 60372 (4 1/2″)
  • Staple Gun: Dewalt Multi Tacker
  • Nail Gun*: Porter Cable
  • Multi Tool*: Ridgid Jobmax
  • Safety Equipment (goggles, ear muffs, etc.)
  • Assorted Hand Tools (Chisels, clamps, etc. - see Hand Tools section)

Electronics

For tutorials and pricing details, visit the Electronics Department.

Machines

  • PCB Mill
  • Power supply: Matrix MPS-3002L-3
  • Function generator: GW Instek SSG-1003
  • Oscilloscope: Rigol DS1052E
  • Laptops for programming

Tools

  • Heat guns (x2)
  • Glue guns (x2)
  • Tweezers
  • Small screwdriver set
  • Wire strippers (various)
  • Wire snips
  • Magnifying glass
  • Infrared thermometer
  • Circuit board holders (x4)
  • Helping hands (x7)
  • Multimeters (x6)
  • Micro B USB cable with current display: New Epoch CBI-520A
  • Kill A Watt: Prodigit Electronics P440
  • USB chargers (assorted: 1.1V, 2.1V, 5.0V)

Supplies

  • Kapton tape
  • Thermal tape
  • Assorted USB cables (A, B, A/B, micro, C)
  • Wire (Solid core, Flexible)

Soldering

  • Soldering irons: Hakko FX-888D (x2), Assorted generic (x5)
  • Solder (0.6mm, 0.3mm)
  • Tip tinner
  • Solder paste
  • Flux pen
  • Fume extractor fan: JF tools 493
  • Reflow soldering station: X-Tronic 5040-XR3
  • Solder paste in syringe (247 Solder)
  • Solder suckers (x8)
  • EZ Pick
  • Infrared IC Heater: PUHW

Assorted components & connectors

  • Resistors, Capacitors, Buttons, Switches
  • Heat shrink, Butt connectors, Terminal connectors
  • Pin connectors (assorted)
  • Jumper wires
  • Breadboards
  • Motors (assorted)
  • Through-hole prototyping boards

Electronics Store

Sewing

For detailed machine guides and tutorials, visit the Sewing Department.

Sewing Machines

  • Heavy Duty: Juki DDL-5550 (Industrial Straight Stitch), Atlas AT-810 (Post Bed for leather)
  • Coverstitch: Janome Cover Pro1000CP
  • Serger: White speedylock differential 1800
  • Standard: Brother “Strong and Tough” ST531HD (x3)
  • Sewing/Quilting: Brother CS-6000I
  • Embroidery/Sewing: Brother SE600

Sewing Tools

  • Table-top ironing board
  • Silhouette Cameo Vinyl Cutter
  • Irons: Sunbeam GCSBDS-209 (x2), Hamilton Beach
  • Self-healing cutting mat
  • Sewing scissors
  • Straight pins, pin cushion, safety pins
  • Measuring tape
  • Thread snippers

Note: Members need to provide their own sewing notions and fabric.

Classroom

For booking the classroom or events, visit the Seattle Makers Calendar.

  • (6) desks with (12) chairs
  • Display TV (65″ screen) with HDMI cable
  • WiFi internet
  • iMac with full Adobe Creative Cloud suite
  • Backup Windows laptop (i5 processor, 8GB RAM)

Music tools

  • Microphone and stand
  • Small guitar amp
  • Audio breakout box (2 XTR inputs)

Video tools

  • Fluorescent lights (x3)
  • Heavy duty BOGEN tripod
  • Light duty tripods (x6)
  • Genary Spectra LED
  • Adobe After Effects editing station

Photo tools

  • Coming soon

Equipment Usage Costs Summary

Certification Requirements Summary

Some tools require certification for unsupervised use:

Check the Seattle Makers Catalog or calendar for course dates and details.

Personal Equipment Policies

Bringing Your Own Tools

We welcome members bringing their own tools to the makerspace:

  • We need to notify our insurance about the tool
  • Safety assessments will be conducted
  • Some equipment may not be approved due to safety concerns

Tool Borrowing

Damage Policy

If equipment is damaged due to a member's negligent actions that clearly violate the Safety Orientation Agreement, Seattle Makers reserves the right to bill the member for:

  • The market price of the damaged equipment
  • Associated labor costs

Reservations and Resource Calendars

You can access unique calendars for our resources: Google Calendars

Equipment Questions or Issues

For questions about tool usage or to report equipment issues, please contact the staff on duty or email contact@seattlemakers.org.

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