Here are some of our favorite maker tools we use and recommend in the make. art. life. workshop.
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Mini Vacuum Former
Styrene Sheets 40thou
Styrene Sheets 60thou
Dental hard sheets for mini vacuum former
Sanding
Dremel everything
Dura Gold sanding block system
Dura-Gold tack cloths
Kutzall
Perma-Grit Block Small Fine Course Tungsten Carbide
Perma-Grit Block Large Fine Course Tungsten Carbide
Perma-Grit Wedge Block Small Tungsten Carbide
Perma-Grit Wedge Block Large Tungsten Carbide
Perma-Grit Contour Block Small Fine Tungsten Carbide
Perma-Grit Contour Block Small Course Tungsten Carbide
Perma-Grit Contour Block Large Tungsten Carbide
Perma-Grit Hand Tool Set – 8 Piece Set – Course
Perma-Grit Hand Tool Set – 8 Piece Set – Fine
Perma-Grit Needle File Set
WEN Variable Speed Detailing File Sander
Boxed Multi-Roll Assorted 1in Abrasive Rolls
Sanding Detailer Finishing Kit – Coarse
Sanding Detailer Finishing Kit – Fine
Sanding Twigs
Brazing
Benzomatic guns
Bernzomatic WB5 Bronze Brazing Rod
Harris Stay Silv Brazing Flux
Mapp Gas
High Density Fireclay Brick
Lulzbot TAZ Workshorse
Lulzbot Mini 2
3D Fuel PLA Pro+
Isopropyl Alcohol
Cleanroom wipes
Bondo High Bond Filler
Bondo glazing and spot putty
Bondop plastic metal
3M Acryl putty – green
3M Acryl putty – red
Rust-Oleum Sandable Primer
M3 Threaded Heat Inserts Long
M3 Threaded Heat Inserts Short
Mold making
Aves Apoxie Sculpt modeling compund
Pressure pots
Vacuum chamber 2 quart (low cost series)
Vacuum chamber 1.5 gallon
Vacuum chamber 3 gallon
Vacuum chamber 5 gallon with pump
Composites
West System 105-B Epoxy Resin Bundle
West System 403 microfiber filler
West System 406 collodial silica
West System 407 fairing filler
West System 410 microlight filler
Pure Graphite Powder
Chopped Strand Mat Fiberglass Fibers
Fasco Epoxies Cabosil
Crescent Wiss 12in Bent Handle Industrial Shears
Wiss 20N Heavy Duty Industrial Shears