Hack-Make Space Comparison: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(Replaced content with 'Patrick, Please stop trying to improve me, I neither need nor want you to. It's time to accept me as I am or move on. --Noisebridge') |
Gpvillamil (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
<h2>Overview</h2> | |||
<p>Noisebridge is, amongst other things, a provider of infrastructure for technical and creative projects, and a community of like-minded individuals. TechShop is also something along these lines, with stronger focus on providing professional grade tools, such as laser cutters, CNC mills and Shopbots. Chances are that members of Noisebridge and Techshop have overlapping interests and requirements.</p> | |||
<p>In order to help members of both organizations locate resources at either place, we've started to put together this resource listing. We encourage people to get off their butts and do cool projects, and use this list to expedite the process of doing so, by finding the tools you need, at the location that is most convenient for you.</p> | |||
--Noisebridge | <p>Please help populate this list to the best of your knowledge, that will make it more useful.</p> | ||
<p>Apparently, Noisebridge members can get a 1/2 price membership to TechShop. Awesome!</p> | |||
<h2>Resource locator and comparison</h2> | |||
<h3>General</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Physical Space</td> | |||
<td align="right">approx 5,600 sq. ft.</td> | |||
<td align="right">approx 17,000 sq. ft.</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Membership Cost (monthly)</td> | |||
<td align="right">at least $40</td> | |||
<td align="right">at least $75</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Availability</td> | |||
<td align="right">open 24 hours</td> | |||
<td align="right">9 AM to Midnight</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Organization Structure</td> | |||
<td align="right">anarchist</td> | |||
<td align="right">for-profit</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<p><i><b>Important Note</b>: Noisebridge also allows non-members to use our resources.</i></p> | |||
<h3>Abrasives</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Disk Sander, Large, Pedestal Mounted</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Grinders, Pedestal Mounted</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Sand Blasting Cabinet</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Wire Wheel, Bench Mounted</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Vibratory Polisher</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Arts and Crafts</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Vinyl Cutter, Computer-Controlled</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Glass Cutters, Stained Glass</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Soldering Irons, Stained Glass</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Automotive</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Floor Jack and Jack Stands</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Motorcycle Lift</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Transmission Jack</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Engine Hoist</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Battery Charger</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Pneumatic Tools</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Darkroom</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Darkroom with chemicals and supplies</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Electronics</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Multimeters</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Oscilloscopes</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Soldering Stations</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Power Supply, DC</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Signal Generator</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Frequency Counter</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Variable Transformer, Variac</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Fabrication</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Cold Saw</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Drill Press</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Horizontal Band Saw</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Vertical Band Saw</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Tubing Bender</td><td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Angle Iron Bender/Notcher</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Fabrics and Sewing</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Sewing Machine, Industrial</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Sewing Machine, Standard</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Overlock Machine, Serger</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Embroidery Machine, Computer Controlled</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Hand Tools</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Assorted Hand and Power Tools</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Instruction</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Camera, Digital SLR</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Projectors</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Kitchen</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Kitchen with utensils and counterspace</td> | |||
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Layout</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Granite Surface Plate</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Height Gauges, Digital</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Machining</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Lathe, Large Metal, with Digital Readout and Tooling</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Milling Machine, Large, with Digital Readout and Tooling</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Milling Machine, 4-Axis, CNC (Tormach)</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Measurement</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Calipers, Digital and Dial</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Micrometer, Digital</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Plastics</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Vacuum Forming Station, 24" x 24"</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Heat Strip Bender</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Injection Molder (Morgan)</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Router Table</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Prototyping</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>3D Printer, ABS</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Laser Cutter, Epilog (Helix 60 Watt)</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>3D Scanner (NextEngine)</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Sheet Metal</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Box and Pan Brake</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>English Wheel</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Planishing Hammer, Air-Powered</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Rotary Turret Punch</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Sheet Metal Shear, Power, 48" Wide</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Slip Roll, Power, 48" Wide</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Throatless Shear, Bench Mounted</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Corner Notcher</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Surface and Finishing</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Powder Coating Station and Oven</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Spray Painting Area, Ventilation Hood</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Welding</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Plasma Cutter, CNC, 4' x 8' (Torchmate)</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Welder, TIG</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Welder, MIG</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Welder, Spot</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Plasma Cutter, Hand Held</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
<h3>Wood Working</h3> | |||
<table border="1"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th> </th> | |||
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th> | |||
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Wood Router, CNC (ShopBot)</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Table Saw (SawStop)</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Compound Miter Saw, Sliding</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Table Router</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Band Saw</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Belt/Disc Sander, Free Standing</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Lathe, 24", 3HP</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Scroll Saw</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Drill Press, Free Standing</td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
<td> </td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
Revision as of 19:01, 18 February 2011
Overview
Noisebridge is, amongst other things, a provider of infrastructure for technical and creative projects, and a community of like-minded individuals. TechShop is also something along these lines, with stronger focus on providing professional grade tools, such as laser cutters, CNC mills and Shopbots. Chances are that members of Noisebridge and Techshop have overlapping interests and requirements.
In order to help members of both organizations locate resources at either place, we've started to put together this resource listing. We encourage people to get off their butts and do cool projects, and use this list to expedite the process of doing so, by finding the tools you need, at the location that is most convenient for you.
Please help populate this list to the best of your knowledge, that will make it more useful.
Apparently, Noisebridge members can get a 1/2 price membership to TechShop. Awesome!
Resource locator and comparison
General
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Space | approx 5,600 sq. ft. | approx 17,000 sq. ft. |
| Membership Cost (monthly) | at least $40 | at least $75 |
| Availability | open 24 hours | 9 AM to Midnight |
| Organization Structure | anarchist | for-profit |
Important Note: Noisebridge also allows non-members to use our resources.
Abrasives
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Disk Sander, Large, Pedestal Mounted | ||
| Grinders, Pedestal Mounted | ||
| Sand Blasting Cabinet | ||
| Wire Wheel, Bench Mounted | ||
| Vibratory Polisher |
Arts and Crafts
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Cutter, Computer-Controlled | ||
| Glass Cutters, Stained Glass | ||
| Soldering Irons, Stained Glass |
Automotive
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Jack and Jack Stands | ||
| Motorcycle Lift | ||
| Transmission Jack | ||
| Engine Hoist | ||
| Battery Charger | ||
| Pneumatic Tools |
Darkroom
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Darkroom with chemicals and supplies |  |
Electronics
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Multimeters | |
|
| Oscilloscopes | |
|
| Soldering Stations | |
|
| Power Supply, DC | ||
| Signal Generator | ||
| Frequency Counter | ||
| Variable Transformer, Variac |
Fabrication
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Saw | ||
| Drill Press | |
|
| Horizontal Band Saw | ||
| Vertical Band Saw | ||
| Tubing Bender | ||
| Angle Iron Bender/Notcher |
Fabrics and Sewing
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Sewing Machine, Industrial | ||
| Sewing Machine, Standard | |
|
| Overlock Machine, Serger | |
|
| Embroidery Machine, Computer Controlled |
Hand Tools
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Assorted Hand and Power Tools | |
|
Instruction
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera, Digital SLR | ||
| Projectors | |
|
Kitchen
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen with utensils and counterspace | |
Layout
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Surface Plate | ||
| Height Gauges, Digital |
Machining
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Lathe, Large Metal, with Digital Readout and Tooling | ||
| Milling Machine, Large, with Digital Readout and Tooling | ||
| Milling Machine, 4-Axis, CNC (Tormach) |
Measurement
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Calipers, Digital and Dial | ||
| Micrometer, Digital |
Plastics
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Forming Station, 24" x 24" | ||
| Heat Strip Bender | ||
| Injection Molder (Morgan) | ||
| Router Table |
Prototyping
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Printer, ABS | ||
| Laser Cutter, Epilog (Helix 60 Watt) | ||
| 3D Scanner (NextEngine) |
Sheet Metal
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Box and Pan Brake | ||
| English Wheel | ||
| Planishing Hammer, Air-Powered | ||
| Rotary Turret Punch | ||
| Sheet Metal Shear, Power, 48" Wide | ||
| Slip Roll, Power, 48" Wide | ||
| Throatless Shear, Bench Mounted | ||
| Corner Notcher |
Surface and Finishing
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Powder Coating Station and Oven | ||
| Spray Painting Area, Ventilation Hood |
Welding
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma Cutter, CNC, 4' x 8' (Torchmate) | ||
| Welder, TIG | ||
| Welder, MIG | ||
| Welder, Spot | ||
| Plasma Cutter, Hand Held |
Wood Working
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Router, CNC (ShopBot) | ||
| Table Saw (SawStop) | ||
| Compound Miter Saw, Sliding | ||
| Table Router | ||
| Band Saw | ||
| Belt/Disc Sander, Free Standing | ||
| Lathe, 24", 3HP | ||
| Scroll Saw | ||
| Drill Press, Free Standing |