Pledges/Tools Bootstrap

A general list of things we need to bootstrap our space in terms of tooling. There is a separate page for electronics components.

Please add to the list below, including any prices as this will help us target which things we can afford to buy. If a tool is available in the space, please mark it in the list below as "Available in the space". If you can provide a tool, please note as "Xxx will bring to space" (and eventually as "Available" when it arrives).

Items marked with a single heart (♥) are proposed for a first round of donations and (eventually) a pledge to cover purchasing them as a set. More expensive items are marked with double hearts (♥ ♥) and if people are interested in them could eventually be proposed for individual pledges.

Some example prices are included below (typically for Gamma, home-use quality) for reference. The tools may eventually be purchased elsewhere, of course, if better price and similar quality or better quality and similar price prevails...

Tools Pledge 1

This pledge is meant to cover a set of basic, mostly general-purpose, tools which are needed for many types of hardware projects.

Hand Tools

• (metal) hacksaw [various 10.00-47.95euro at Gamma, perhaps 20.00euro sufficient + ~10euro for extra blades]
• hand wood saw
• spanner set [29.95euro for 6-22mm set at Gamma]
• pliers
• small hammer (e.g. jeweler) [9euro at Gamma]
• adjustable wrenches (various sizes) [5.99-17.99euro at Gamma] - Peter will bring one to space
• allen/hex wrench set [9.99euro for 1.5-10mm set at Gamma]
• wood files
• jewellers screwdriver set
• torx/non-standard screwdrivers
• c-clamps (several sizes, 2+ each)
• xacto knives [~5 euros, for example at Conrad]
• utility knife [various 5-10euro + 3-5euro for blades, Gamma]
• bench vises [59.00euro for 80mm, 77.50euro for 105mm at Gamma]
• wire cutters
• pipe cutter
• wire strippers
• small brushes (various)
• needle-nose pliers (various)
• staple gun

Measurement/layout tools

• Tape Measure [various 4.99-8.99euro at Gamma]
• Vernier Calipers (digital?) [17.69euro for basic, 29.95euro for digital, Gamma]
• Micrometer
• Spirit Level [7.99-17.95euro for 40-80cm level at Gamma]
• Thickness guage [5.29 euro at Gamma]
• Center punches
• Scriber [3.99euro at Gamma]
• Machinist squares - available in space
• Adjustable square

Power tools

• rotary tool (e.g. dremel) + tools [109.00euro for Dremel 4000 + 45 access. at Gamma, 150euro for cordless model + access.]
• hot glue gun [13-86euro at Conrad for various models plus 10euros for gluesticks, say]
• cordless drill + drill bits

Misc/safety

• gloves x2 (work) [3.5-5euro/pair at Gamma]
• gloves x2 (rubber/latex) [2.99euro/pair at Gamma]
• safety glasses x 3 [5.99euro/pair at Gamma]
• Acetone (removes adhesives) [~9.00euro at Da, 1l bottle]
• Ethyl/isopropyl alcohol (for cleaning) [~9.00euro at Da, 1l bottle]
• WD-40 [6.99euro for 300ml at Gamma]
• light machine oil (e.g. sewing machine/bike)
• plastic funnel
• plastic washbin/containers (for use with chemicals, not food)
• safety goggles
• flashlight

Space Infrastructure

• Trash can (separate from one used for "clean" space)
• Broom/brush/dustpan (for "dirty" use) [5-10euros at Gamma]

Tools already present in the space (donated or loaned)

Hand Tools

• hammer (standard claw) - available in space
• vice grips (various sizes?) - available in space (loan from Peter)
• standard screwdriver set (flathead/phillips) - available in space
• chisel - available in space
• metal files - some available in space [5.45euro for three large files, 9.89euro for set of 6 small files, at Gamma]
• spring clamps (several) - available in space (loan from Peter)
• Tweezers/forceps/etc - available in space
• scissors - available in space
• tap/die set - available in the space (loan from Peter)

Measurement/layout tools

• Steel rules (e.g. 30cm + 50cm) - available in the space (loan from Peter)

Power tools

• drill press - available in the space (loan from Ultratux?)
• bench grinder - available in the space (From ?)

Desirable Tools (for later or dedicated pledges)

Hand Tools

• ♥ ♥ boltcutters
• ♥ ♥ sheet metal brake
• ♥ ♥ sheet metal shears

Measurement/layout tools

• ♥ ♥ Infrared Thermometer
• ♥ ♥ Digital kitchen scale
• ♥ ♥ Digital microscope (USB)

Power tools

• ♥ ♥ evolution rage saw
• ♥ ♥ band saw, horizontal
• ♥ ♥ band saw, vertical
• ♥ ♥ scrollsaw
• ♥ ♥ jigsaw
• ♥ ♥ metal lathe (+ tooling!)
• ♥ ♥ metal milling machine (+ tooling!)
• ♥ ♥ air compressor
• ♥ ♥ sewing machine

Electronics Test and Measurement

• ♥ ♥ oscilloscope - available in space (???)
• ♥ ♥ cheap soldering irons+holders - available in space (more for workshops?)
• ♥ ♥ regulated powersupply
• ♥ ♥ workbench power supply (variable voltage) - A dedicated pledge drive is underway.
• ♥ braided desoldering wire
• ♥ ♥ Multimeters (several)
• ♥ ♥ Bus pirate?
• ♥ ♥ Logic analyzer?

Digital Fabrication

• ♥ ♥ 3D printer -Two pledge drives are underway: Prusai3 and Ultimaker
• ♥ ♥ Router/XY-CNC
• ♥ ♥ Laser cutter
• ♥ ♥ PCB etching/cutting?

Space Infrastructure

• ♥ ♥ Solid workbench (for mounting vises, using with lathe/mill/grinder, standing height, not sitting)
• ♥ ♥ Stools (tall, for "standing" bench)
• ♥ ♥ Shop Vacuum (separate from one used for "clean" space)
• ♥ ♥ Large Whiteboard
• ♥ ♥ Projector/beamer
• ♥ ♥ Cutting mats
• ♥ ♥ Adjustable Lamp w/magnifier -2 available in the space (loan from Ultratux)
• ♥ ♥ Big box of legos :-)
• ♥ ♥ Toolbox, rolling w/ drawers?
• ♥ ♥ Ladder

Welding/Brazing/Soldering

• TODO

Woodworking

• TODO