Wishlist

(The items linked here are probably the lowest available price, but due to the quantity of data I've been digging through I cannot do exhaustive searches on everything so this is not currently certain.)

Please note that articles with * are items Adam has and can eventually long-term loan to the space.

Where possible, tools are emphasised over materials. The idea is to increase the range of our abilities, via either new avenues or extending capabilities of current equipment.

David has been contacted for advice about resin equipment and what we should look for as a basic loadout; he's offered to drop in one day to discuss it. He's also suggested a casting workshop at some point this year.

Budget category is for grant purposes, hopefully automatic totalling too. By the same token Cost is cleaned line cost eg 3 * goggles at '£3-5ish' == 3*4 == £12. For specifically costed items that only one are needed of, this is a duplicate of Price.

Options:

 Woodworking T&E (fleshed out)
 Main Room T&E (costed, awaiting specifics)
 Maintenance and Improvement (needs specifics. namely, roofing, shelving and carpeting costing. lighting too maybe.)
 Essential Materials (Wood, filament, resin, screws, solder, etc.)

Some tools span room usage or purpose, eg calipers are used for more than woodwork, gloves all sorts, but until category numbers need adjusting I'm using which room it'll be stored in as the delimiter.

Note that heading +' Later' eg 'Woodworking T&E Later' is valid and used for javascript calculation; it lets me keep things in the list that are for a later time/grant/too much for this one's budget/etc.

Item	Type	Budget Category	Description	Rationale / Notes	Price	Cost	URL
Planer / Thicknesser	Woodworking Machine	Woodworking T&E	Machine for turning rough stock into joinable uniform planks	With a supply of pallets, this will provide us with as much lumber as we need for most purposes. Which machine is the best choice really depends how much budget we can throw at it... there are options either side, but cheaper you have very mixed reviews, or lose the planer / jointer capabilities. With this one we will need to buy or make a stand/trolley as well.	£346	£346	https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cpt1000-254mm-10-planer-thicknesser/
Table vice	Utility	Woodworking T&E	Flush vice for planing and general heavy duty holding	We currently have but one vice, which can cause queues and logistical blockages, especially as it's right next to the power tool bench. This particular model has a dog too, allowing large sheets to be clamped horizontally using the bench itself.	£53.99	£53.99	https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/52pd-175mm-wood-workers-vice/
Bench vice	Utility	Woodworking T&E	Mountable vice and small anvil for metalwork & friends	For holding workpieces for on-table operations. This model also has a small anvil plate for light whacking tasks. [* smaller version]	£28.79	£28.79	https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-100mm-bench-vice-cvr100b/
Angle gauge / inclinometer	Measuring	Woodworking T&E	Calipers for angles.	Dead handy for attaching to saw blades or tables (eg drill press, sander, bandsaw) to make sure that it actually really IS 90 / 45 degrees, not just 'roughly'. Much time and hair is saved.	£16.59	£16.59	https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tacklife-Protractor-Portable-Pocket-Size-Inclinometer/dp/B072KGHZY9/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1516207657&sr=8-4&keywords=digital+angle+gauge
Depth gauge	Measuring	Woodworking T&E	Calipers for depth.	For making sure that the table saw or router really IS set for exactly X mm. Calipers with depth gauges aren't ideal for this as both the body and needle are too narrow; a gauge rides the highest points of the router bit / saw blade and spans the recess it emerges from.	£16.99	£16.99	https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trimmer-Router-Digital-Measuring-40141500/dp/B0713TZRP6/ref=sr_1_3?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1516207783&sr=1-3&keywords=digital+depth+gauge
Engineers Calipers	Measuring	Woodworking T&E	High calibre calipers.	Useful for many tasks involving measurement, especially try-test work - in particular the earwigs are invaluable for hollow objects. *	£14.39	£14.39	https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/et153-3-piece-spring-caliper-set/
Bolt Cutters	Tool	Woodworking T&E	Cutters for bolts and similar devices	We lack anything more than tinsnips. *	£12.99	£12.99	https://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-bolt-cutters-30/3489c
Carving Chisels	Woodworking	Woodworking T&E	Detailed chisels for more than just straightforward wood removal	For hand carving, lathe work, and detailing. Better quality tools are certainly available, but price escalates quickly.	£21.99	£21.99	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VonHaus-12pc-Chisel-Set-Precision-Wood-Carving-Sharpening-Stone-Storage-Pouch/272756351795
Face shield	Utility, PPE	Woodworking T&E	For use when grinding etc	The goggles, they do nothing!	£6.99	£6.99	https://www.screwfix.com/p/face-shield-clear/6540d
Encompassing goggles	Woodworking T&E	Utility, PPE	Gogges with sideeye protection	Vented, and also wearable over glasses.	£4.99	£9.98	https://www.screwfix.com/p/site-premium-safety-goggles/9186k
Disposable Gloves	Utility, PPE	Woodworking T&E	100 pack of disposable nitrile Gloves	These also have the benefit of not reacting adversely with resin components	£4.99	£4.99	https://www.screwfix.com/p/wallace-cameron-nitrile-powder-free-disposable-gloves-black-medium-100-pack/9515t
Lab coats or overalls	Utility, PPE	Woodworking T&E	Protective clothing	Useful for painting, resin work, ousting Amy, and other messy activities.	£10-15. £12 * 4 ?	£48	Sources various depending on type. I have a contact who can embroider our logo on them if desired.
Magnet	Utility	Woodworking T&E	Magnet	Useful for finding/clearing nails from the workshop floor	£5.39	£5.39	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/37-67-90KG-Recovery-Magnet-Hook-Strong-Sea-Fishing-Diving-Treasure-Hunting-NEW/311921068962
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Fubar	Tool	Woodworking T&E	Multipurpose demolition tool	Exceptionally useful for breaking pallets down. Also effective against the undead.	£30ish	£30	Example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STANLEY-STA155099-FatMax-Fubar-Utility-Bar-XL/352233983943
Pallet Buster	Tool	Woodworking T&E	Pallet prybar	Lifts pallet boards with minimal splintering	£25.99	£25.99	https://www.screwfix.com/p/roughneck-pallet-buster-demolition-bar-1100mm/6765x
Fine toothed sawblade	Woodworking	Woodworking T&E	Fine blade for work requiring such things.	The mitre saw blade is good for most purposes, but quite coarse as a result, and some projects require better. Many alternative blades are available.	£17.59	£17.59	https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-tct-saw-blade-254-x-30mm-80t/4260v
Countersunk pilot drill bits	Woodworking	Woodworking T&E	Drill bits	With countersinks. Attached! Saves so much time.	£7.89	£7.89	https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yakamoz-Countersink-Woodworking-Chamfer-3-10mm/dp/B01HCHRMOU/
Titanium step drills	Tool	Woodworking T&E	Drill bits with multiple steps for incrementally larger holes.	Useful for basically any material, and by nature will also deburr the holes. [* One is available]	£8.99	£8.99	https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zacro-Titanium-Drill-Automatic-Center/dp/B01J590QVE/
Coping / fret saw	Tool	Woodworking T&E	Deep throated saw for fiddly cutting tasks	Currently we have no detail work saw aside from the jewelers saw, which is too detailed! *	£10/15ish	£12.50	Eg: https://www.screwfix.com/p/bahco-301-ph-coping-saw/4659d or https://www.screwfix.com/p/bahco-fret-saw-5-130mm/5581k
Rasp and file set	Tool	Woodworking T&E	For subtractive handwork, especially on woods and metals	Since we have none to speak of, other than Adam's 2 knackered old woodrasps, and one veteran square edge metal file. With fishing on Ebay or Amazon prime only offers this will be cheaper than Draper purport. It's a lovely set. *	£20-60	£40	https://www.drapertools.com/product/44961/200mm-Soft-Grip-Engineers-File-and-Rasp-Set-(8-Piece)
Tap and die set	Tool	Woodworking T&E	For making threaded holes and threaded things what goes in those holes	Prices vary wildly depending where you ask versus what quality. [ * midrange set ]	£10-50	£30	https://www.screwfix.com/p/hss-steel-tap-and-die-set-51pc/12834
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In progress...

Materials ; Improvement

Eg for building the 'rafter' shelving, laying more carpet, etc. Things that will actually be part of the structure.

- Ply.

Materials / Consumables.

Assuming we have spare change in the grant, what house stock do we want to soak it up with? This is also useful as a bargaining tool so we can 'haggle down' if needed, by removing things that we didn't really need in the first place. It should all be justifiable, but some rationale relate more strongly to some aspects of 'revitalisation' than others.

- Filament; any in particular?
- Lumber; any specifics? Plywood, CLS, planks ?
- Laser ply, acrylic and friends

To research / add:

Another / better soldering station? A sewing machine has been suggested in the past. One could be rescued from freecycle mayhaps.

Screen printing equipment. Digital and/or oldschool? This is a beast I am unfamiliar with.

A dehumidifier might help in the workshop. Unsure though, given the scale of the problem.

A 'better' front door camera. Jon, opine please?

Long-term consumables may be worth investing in. In particular, paints, wood dyes and finishes spring to mind. On a related note, also paintbrushes.

The grinder is currently pretty useless. We could expand it with a range of wheels to allow cleaning, abrading, sharpening and polishing - we also need to fit a guard and mount the thing though, it likes to go for a walk and spit firey sparks about the place. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/c/grinding--polishing-wheels/?p=1&c=30&s=pricelowhigh

Resin paraphrenalia. Aside from a load of pots and mixers, we'd need scales, gloves, and sheet foam to make the moulds from. Long-term consumables here are things like dyes, mould release agents, of which only a small amount is used per cast. Also plaster of paris and a ton of bandages / rags / paper would be a sensible stock item. They're cheap and used for exomoulds and mean much less resin actually needs to be used per item. We would also need expendable paintbrushes here too.

Our stationary is a touch lacking, but I'm not sure it's worth putting on the wishlist. Specifically, rulers/squares, protractor, curve ruler set, a detail sharpie or two, and some mechanical pencils would fill a hole. We're also missing rubbers according to Amy.

Misc shared consumables; glues, tapes, screw, nails, wire and so forth. Again not sure it's worth listing.

Simplify3D was suggested as a potential purchase a while ago, but my research so far suggests that slic3r Prusa edition is probably better, and of course, free. Simplify3D seem to be coasting on reputation and not actively developing or bugfixing. Citation: http://www.akeric.com/blog/?p=4164

Speaking of 3D printers, we currently have 4, of which only 2 (mostly) work. Fixing the current ones would provide an increased bandwidth for reasonable quality prints, so buying another average printer wouldn't benefit us that much. It may be worth investing in a machine that allows something otherwise new, eg a huge print bed, or multiple extruders.

Building infrastructure

For grants that are usable for construction materials. Need to measure roof area, carpet area, and rafter shelf length and height. Check damp issues too...

The Workshop Roof

Remove the polystyrene and start again. Off of the top of my head, we need a damp membrane, insulation that isn't flammable, and some plywood. This is not my area so I hesitate to commit numbers to paper based on guesswork. See previous requests for getting quotations/advice on this.

The Under Rafter shelves

Once clear, measure and work out plywood/CLS/caster requirements. Quantities are currently invented! Prices from Wickes.

 Ply, assume  18x1220x2440mm 5 * £34.99 ; £174.93 (a lot of flat surface to cover here)
 CLS, assume 6 * £2.50 ; £15
 Casters, assume 8 bays * £4.29 pack 4 casters ; £34.32
 Screws, 500 * 1; £4.99

Are we limiting this enterprise to one side only?

Carpet

Measure area needed and find price. Find tiles too. Match current ones or not bother? https://www.diy.com/departments/colours-cornflower-carpet-tile/81105_BQ.prd for no particular reason other than cost.

An oven

Might be hard to justify an oven in a workshop to a bunch of suits. Might be able to Freecycle one also.

Drop ceiling for the main area

Design & cost up. Very low priority given the other concerns.

Overheads

For grants that allow overheads, they are our main outlay. In theory we should use grants that allow such use for as much of them as we can.

As to what percentage of them each allows and how it's worked out ... I suppose we need to know our normal monthly costs, and handle that case by case.

Things that would be very nice but we can probably build or bodge:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-4-inch-cross-vice-ccv4c/ £47.98 , solid cross vice. Adam is currently brewing something out of scraps and dreams for the drill press but it won't be as sturdy!

https://www.screwfix.com/p/triton-tsps450-450w-oscillating-spindle-sander-240v/1417k £120 , Bobbin sander. Wonderful for anything non-flat, but we could in theory make our own.

The 'Magic Money Wand' Section

If the banking fairy rains upon us:

A lathe - can the floor support this? They are also bloody big. Update: I've found a few small options, £200ish for wood, £600+ for metal. Do we really want a metalworking lathe? Cost aside, swarf is a bloody nightmare. For wood, this is likely the best candidate

Better bandsaw, with a deeper throat and more welly.

Soundproof the presentation area

A serious 3d printer. Ideas are welcome!