We have organized our space by tools, areas and programs (TAPS) spread across 5 distinct workspaces.
Laser cutting
Laser
- 100-watt CO2 infrared laser
- 1300mm by 900mm laser bed
- Regular classes and training
- Low cost at 50¢ a min. (firing time)
Workshops
Power tools
- Table saw
- Router/shaping table
- Band saw w/ numerous blades of various types and sizes
- Spindle sander, Finishing sander, Belt sander
- Planer
- Lathe
- Heat gun
- Portaband
- Tracksaw
- Power Planer
- Drivers and drills
- Miter saw
- Router
- Vertical saw (aka panel saw)
Hand Tools
- Very large collection of screwdrivers, pliers, ratchets, and wrenches
- Sanding blocks
- Hammers
- Hand saws, Hacksaws, etc.
- T-squares, measuring tape, and other tools to measure twice/cut once
- Files, cutters, and wire brushes
- Collection of cordless drills and impact drivers, complete with both metric and fractional bit sets
Large CNC Router
5′ x 5′ working area (can be configured larger)
Mach 5 software
Regular affordable classes
CoWorking, Textiles, and Oakland Community PPE
Co-working and chill space
- Comfy seating with good lighting
- Basic Member storage
- Super solid WiFi network
- Member storage file server
- Rentable lockers for storing personal goods
- Honor bar stocked with coffee, snacks, and sodas
- Fridge, microwave
- Wireless projector
Textiles
- Juki 655 serger
- Janome Coverstitch machine
- Pfaff 145 walking foot machine – heavy duty/leather
- Cowboy walking foot machine – heavy duty/leather
- Standard sewing machines (3)
- A full complement of tools
- Cutting mats
- Large cutting tables
- Thread and basic fabrics
- Random awesome notions
- Leatherworking tools
Oakland Community PPE
Mask making, mask kits and shield fulfillment for under-resourced Oakland communities. Run by volunteers with contract work opportunities both on-site and off-site.
Clean Fabrication
Electronics
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Three workstations with all the tools
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Task lighting and magnifying glasses
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Testing equipment available includes multimeters, oscilloscope and more
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A wide selection of components regularly stocked for member use like resistors, capacitors, 5V lasers, H Bridge modules, DC converters, rocker switches, and many other parts
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Regular classes for microcontrollers, learning to solder and other topics
3D Printing
- Prusa 2
- Prusa 2.5
- Simplify 3D
- Meetups for Designers and Tinkerers
Large Format Printing
- Epson 9880 Large Format Printer
- A complement of Epson approved papers
Metal Machining & Storage
Metal Work
- CNC milling machine
- Jet 9×20 lathe
- Taig micro-lathe
- Metal cutting bandsaws
- Sheet metal brake
- Bench grinder
- CNC Engraver
- Classes on demand
Storage
- Basic Member Storage (included with membership)
- Rentable Lockers
- Project storage (for larger projects)
- Bike Parking (included with storage)
- Flex space for very short term projects