Makerspace-in-a-Box

Makerspace-in-a-Box: First Tool Purchases

general workspace & safety
2	containers	24-divider storage container
2	containers	24-container storage box (plastic)
3	containers	shoe-box size
1	dust pan and broom	BLASKA dust pan and broom
2	power strips
1	extension cords	25-ft 10 gauge tripe tap extension cord
1	first aid kit
5	safety glasses
5	gloves
1	fire extinguisher
5	respirators/dust masks
5	aprons
1	camera	Canon PowerShot A2300
cutting
1	tin snips	12" power tin snips
2	box knives	utility knife
2	hobby knives	X-acto or similar
2	scissors	multi-purpose scissors
1	drill bits	29-piece high speed steel drill bit set
1	hacksaw	12" hacksaw
1	wood-saw	10" flush cut pull saw
1	cutting mat
1	hand-crank (rotary) craft drill	fiskars manual rotary craft drill
measuring
1	ruler or yardstick	40" aluminum ruler
1	caliper	6" dial caliper
2	angle square	aluminum rafter angle square
1	compass
3	tape measure	33-foot x 1" quikfind tape measure
fixturing
1	vise	2.5" table swivel vise
4	C-clamps	4"
3	bar clamps
2	needle nose pliers	5.75"
1	adjustable wrench	4-piece steel adjustable wrench set (6", 8", 10", 12")
1	locking pliers	3-piece curve jaw locking pliers set (5", 7", 9")

joining
1	staple gun	three-way tacker staple gun
2	hot glue gun	high temperature mini glue gun
2	hot glue gun	professional/industrial glue gun
3	big sewing needles
power tools
1	jigsaw (electric)
2	sewing machine
2	cordless drill
	electronics tools
2	soldering iron
2	soldering stand
2	soldering tips
2	wire cutter	7" wire stripper with cutter
2	digital multimeter	11-function ac/dc digital multimeter with audible continuity
1	solder tip tinner
2	third hand
4	9v battery clip	battery snap, 6-in
4	4 aa battery holder	battery holder,4-aa,wires,with cover & switch
1	alligator clips	alligator clip test leads, 10-pack
mechanical
1	screwdriver set -- precision	6-piece precision screwdriver set with molded handles
1	screwdriver set -- big	8-piece professional screwdriver set
1	allen (sae and metric)	36-piece sae/metric hex key set
1	claw hammer	16-oz fiberglass curve claw hammer
1	mallet	1-lb rubber mallet with fiberglass handle
1	combination wrench	9-piece sae highly polished combination wrench set
1	socket set	64-piece 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" socket set
2	driver bits	10-piece 2" color-coded driver bit set
1	miter box
textiles
1	fabric scissors
2	seam ripper
2	cloth tape measure
2	knitting needles
1	sewing machine needles (pack)
2	bobbins
1	iron
1	sewing needles (pack)

Makerspace-in-a-Box: First Consumables Purchases

adhesives / tape
2	white glue	Elmer's All Multipurpose White Glue, 7 5/8 oz. (E379)
2	hot glue sticks (regular size)	Stanley GS20DT Dual Temperature 4-Inch Glue Sticks, 24-Pack
2	hot glue sticks mini size)
2	packing tape
1	electrical tape
1	duct tape
1	masking tape
1	blue painter's tape
fasteners
1	pack of staple gun staples	Stanley TRA704T 1,000 Units 1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Staples
1	pack of assorted zip ties
1	pack of binder clips
cutting
3	hacksaw blades
3	jigsaw blades
1	pack of X-acto blades
1	pack of utility knife/box cutter blades
electronics
100	LEDs
10	batteries coin cell 3v
10	batteries AA
5	batteries 9v
5	breadboards (solderless)
100	resistors
2	Arduino uno
5	buzzers
5	motors
5	photoresistors
1	jumper wires bundle
1	Arduino kit
10ft	wire
	solder
textiles
	thread
250	straight pins
100	safety pins
general
	string
	cardstock, cardboard
	mailing labels
5	paintbrushes (1" and 3")
	trash bags
	pens, pencils, markers, chalk
10	acid brushes
250	popsicle/craft sticks
1	pack of sandpaper (80/200/400/600)

Makerspace-in-a-Box: Next Tool Purchases

electronics
1	crimper tool	8" four-way crimping tool
1	diagonal cutter
2	solder sucker
4	tweezers
1	heat gun	12 interval heat gun with led temperature settings
8	AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
1	AA NiMH charger
2	9V rechargeable batteries
cutting
1	hole saw	10-piece carbon steel hole saw, 1" depth, 1" to 2.5" width
1	metal file(s)	12-piece file and rasp set
1	file card
1	sanding block
1	countersink
measure
2	adjustable square	16" heavy-duty combination square
1	level	9" magnetic torpedo level
fixturing
6	bar clamps	12" quick release bar clamp
2	needle nose	8" needle nose pliers
2	needle nose locking pliers	6" needle nose locking pliers
3	curve jaw locking pliers	3-piece curve jaw locking pliers set (5", 7", 9")
join
1	popriveter	heavy-duty 17.5" hand riveter
power tools
1	Dremel	Dremel 100-n/7 single speed rotary tool kit
1	orbital sander
1	hot wire foam cutter
mechanical
1 set	ratchet set	6-piece metric ratcheting wrench set
1 set	joint pliers	4-piece tongue and groove joint pliers set
2	miter box
1	PVC pipe cutter
1 set	hollow-shaft nut drivers
1 set	SAE nut drivers
textiles
1	pinking shears
1 set	embroidery needles
2	needle threader
1	snap setter
1	grommeter
2	rotary cutter

Makerspace-in-a-Box: Next Consumables Purchases

adhesives / tape
2	wood glue
1	epoxy
1	glue thinner
1	super glue (CA) medium
1	super glue (CA) debond
1	spray adhesive
1	PVC cement
2	paper kraft tape 2"
2	scotch tape
fasteners
	box rivets

cutting
	Dremel bits
electronics
	shrink tubing
	conductive thread
	capacitors
textiles
	grommets
	sew-in snaps
general
	sandpaper for orbital sanders
10	paper mixing cups (solo cups)
250	toothpicks
1	lubricant

Makerspace-in-a-Box: Additional Tool Purchases

general
1	video camera
1	GoPro camera
1	tripod
cutting
1	awl
1	deburring tool
measure
1	center punch set	3-piece nail punch set
1	scribe
join
1	splice set
1	tap and die (SAE and Metric)
power tools
1	circular saw
1	table saw
1	drill press
1	3D printer	PrintrBot Jr ($399) Afinia H-Series ($1499) Type A Machines ($1499) MakerBot Replicator ($2199)
1	laser cutter	Full Spectrum CO2 Basic Laser ($1850) Epilog Zing 16 ($7995)
1	CNC machine	Bluumaxx CNC & Dremel 4000 ($430) Shopbot Desktop ($4995) Shopbot PRStandard ($7595)
1	vinyl cutter	Roland Desktop Vinyl Cutter ($1500) US Cutter SC model kit ($500)
textiles
1	serger