Arbortech mini grinder wood carving tool. Near new from retiring woodworker.
https://www.arbortechtools.com/au/shop-online/power-carving/power-tools/mini-carver

This. It's a size up from the one we have and much much more capable. Pretty decent price although I will try to do better.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2113779909019203/?ref=browse_tab

Height adjustable table, this will go under the sandblaster trolley and get some wheels attached to allow it to be rolled out and moved up and down to suit different users.

The table will be modified to add wheels, storage for the vacuum cleaner, and power distribution.

This campaign is to fund the purchase of the air hose and fittings we need to set up air blast and mist lubrication for Swarf XL. To support an air line and air / lubricant lines for the mister, we need a total of 15 fittings and 18m of pneumatic tube, total cost of $160 (from Hosemart). We will use a regulator we already own.

This is a replacement TV for the design lab since the current one is a bit cooked. it will also serve a secondary purpose as a TV for external events.

Our new router is close to completion and we need to spend a little bit more to get it over the line. We need a big sheet of 18mm MDF and 120 M8 timber thread inserts to make the bed; and some M8 button head screws for the hold-down clamps. Cost is $103 for the fasteners and $59 for the MDF

Performax Drum Sander 16-32 Plus.
A drum sander would significantly increase our ability to mill and flatten timber for all sorts of woodwork. I've asked him to hold it for us for a week, so pledge ASAP please.

This upgrade will allow us to expand the printing capabilities of our Bambu Lab P1S printer from 8 to 12 spools.

A near new Ryobi Biscuit Joiner to help align and join timber board projects.

6061 aluminium bar ends for general use by members on small lathe projects or for training.

We have been offered by Jaycar to purchase 2 ex demo 3d printers that have had light use for $200 each.

Have you ever had trouble working on a project in the space because of the light? That's because a lot of our work areas are under lit. Phase 1 of the lighting upgrade will see the lights in the project area and mill upgraded to LED bay lights.

These lights are not only brighter, they're more energy efficient too.

We have recently received a grant to replace our Triton table saw but the model we're looking at costs more than the grant.

The DeWalt DWE7491-XE is a 2000W 10" portable saw with several advantages over our existing Triton model.

More portable and storable - The saw attaches to a provided stand allowing us to store it on a shelf or under a bench
More accurate adjustment - Since this saw isn't a "circular saw bolted to the table" style the angle/depth adjustments are much easier to access.

Our air compressor has died and is no longer economical to fix. We've shopped around and reckon the Fendi F3050L is a cost effective replacement.

A bigger and much better metal lathe. 900 bed, 300 swing, 1.5kW, spindle and threading gearboxes. Looking for $2,500 to purchase and $1,000 for tooling.

This is the great big woodworking thicknesser upgrade we have been looking for. A serious 3 phase machine with 510mm width capacity and spiral heads. A big improvement from our little Ryobi.
It will allow us to surface and clean up boards much faster and with a better finish, as well as a lot bigger witldth capacity. A great chance to buy a solid machine from a local furniture-making business needing to sell up.

30W Cloudray - For the engraving of metal and such things. More details to come!

Our current track saw was on loan from a member who now needs it back. They are supporting us to buy a replacement Milwaukee Track Saw (on sale) by providing batteries and partial funds. The pledge also funds the replacement for one guide rail (Meaning we still have 2)

Creality Raptor 3d scanner. Has both near infrared and laser scan modes.

This pledge campaign is for two 6'x6' welding screens to replace the horrorshow that greets visitors to the welding bay (and is also most likely quite flammable).

The same microscope that was trialed at Arduino U recently. Includes a camera.

A replacement 1/2 inch plunge router (Makita 3600BR) as the Festool we had on loan has been returned to it's owner. Also a solid older Makita jigsaw as backup for our green one

8 person electric raclette grill for those social nights where we want the cheese to be just a bit more melty. (Amongst other things) Specifically for use by our social night crew.
https://www.aldi.com.au/special-buys/special-buys-wed-20-december-5k/wednesday-detail-wk51/ps/p/raclette-grill/

It's about time our metal lathe had some decent chucks. The lack of a usable 4-jaw chuck is particularly miserable! Your pledge will help to purchase new 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks and some cast iron durabar to make their mounting plates out of. Cost breakdown is:
- 125mm 3-jaw chuck $130
- 160mm 4-jaw chuck $149
- 2 pieces of 20mm thick ductile iron Durabar ~$50
Item links here:
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/c202
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/c250

This will make setting consistent platform angles easier, and let us do other gouge grinds that can't be done freehand. The price is a black friday special. https://www.carbatec.com.au/carbatec-spindle-and-gouge-sharpening-system

Project is to upgrade the spare metal lathe by replacing the drive train with a 3-phase motor and variable speed drive. This will improve the performance and usability of the lathe. See #infra-lathe for discussion, videos and bill of materials.

Unfortunately, the main 3D printer's screen was irreparably damaged due to a resin leak. A new screen will bring it back into action and appropriate protective films will prevent similar damage from occurring in the future.

Many of us have older components lying around. Being able to test these components, reliably and conclusively will help, especially when dealing with vintage systems like modular synthesisers and retro computers.
A system designed to do just this has been created, called the "Retro Chip Tester Pro". $120 will cover ordering the base board, the power supply and some key components, plus shipping. The rest we can source locally.
See: https://8bit-museum.de/sonstiges/hardware-projekte/hardware-projekte-chip-tester-english/

Looking to buy a 1/2 inch spiral downcut router bit for us to use at women's woodworking. Will live in the women's woodworking toolbox.

We can already press flat things and cap shape things but have you ever wanted a custom mug that shows off your unique meme? Now you can!

This is a Vevor Mug heat press from Marketplace that will allow members to print onto mugs and potentially other cylindrical things.

We are looking at $6050 to get two large shadesails installed to provide shade in the rear courtyard. We are asking members to contribute $2050 towards this cost, the remainder will be funded from our Infrastructure and Equipment Fund.
Shade in the rear courtyard will make the space much more accessible during the summer months.

This benchtop Table Router is easy to move around and adjust compared to the current Triton. The primary downside is it's 1500W vs 2400W for the current table router.

The idea is that this machine will be used when you just need to route small things and frequently adjust. For large/bulk processing you can still set up the Triton.

This Sherwood 16" 3HP bandsaw is larger and more powerful than our current saw which frequently lacks the power required for the cuts our members want to do.

The current solder station isn't the greatest. The temp isn't accurate, the solder pump doesn't work, and there's no hot air.

I use this one at home, it's been fine and isn't very expensive. On sale until Monday.

This pledge campaign is for some nice sharp carbide end mills for the milling machine. As they will be kept in the mill cabinet to prevent their inadvertent use as drill bits :-( this campaign is most likely to be of interest to mill users.

If we get a pledge total of at least $160, we will get 6mm, 8mm and 12mm coated and uncoated finishing end mills suitable for steel, soft metals and some plastics (6 total). If we get a pledge total of at least $280 we will add coated and uncoated 12mm roughing end mills. And if we get the full $320 we will add coated and uncoated 8mm chamfering end mills. To be purchased from Adams Bits in Melbourne.

This fund is used to cover the cost of infrastructure upgrades including:
* More shade in the courtyard
* Upgraded kitchen storage
* Better dust filtration in the machine room
* and many more!

Donations to this fund made before June 30th will be matched dollar for dollar by a private donor.

A camera system for Big Red will allow us to accurately place vectors directly on a piece of material without the usual alignment process. Users will also be able to convert drawn shapes and flat parts directly into vectors for cutting. This video gives you a pretty good idea of what the camera can do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4TaZUkvDbM

Let's upgrade Big Red's controller to the same type that Middle Red has: Ruida RDC6442S.

We can then use modern software like Lightburn instead of LaserCut, reduce job compilation times, standardise training between machines and solve intermittent drive off faults/job failures.

See #lasers_big-red for more details.

Your pledge will go towards the purchase of a dial indicator, test indicator and magnetic stand for precision measurement work on the machine tools (lathe and milling machine) and for other similar applications (e.g. tramming spindles on CNC routers).

These tools will NOT be stored in the milling machine cabinet and will be available for all to use, not only those with a mill induction.

Item links:
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/m050
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/m078
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/q217

This is a solid/fast printer from a reputable manufacturer. Bonus points, it can print in multiple colours.
https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/p1s?variant=43464064073891

Periodic flushing of the laser cutter water chillers has revealed a problem with build up of algae type growth which has the potential to block the flow of cooling water, shorten the life of laser tubes and damage the chillers. This problem may be mitigated or prevented by use of an algae killing UV filter - Fluval UVC In-Line Aquarium Clarifier - target $129. + $9.50 delivery $138.50

Pocket holes are quite an efficient way to join timber, for furniture or for semi-structural items, quick and neat.

Kreg jigs are quality tools that allow very efficient positioning and drilling. This particular one just came on special at 45% below usual price. A good time to add it to the space.