Medway has a lovely new Maker Space at the public library. I have been teaching certification classes on the knitting machine and will soon teach weaving and hand knitting classes. Paul had not been to the space yet, and wanted a chance to try the 3D printer. I am certified on the printer and was allowed to help Paul. When the staff person saw how good he is with the design software, he was proclaimed instantly certified.
Paul selected this golf ball marking tool created by a previous user who saved the file. We rotated it but were careful not to make any size adjustments because the tool needs to fit snugly over a golf ball.
The golf ball marker took several hours to print. The library uses a corn-based material so that it is non-toxic when heated and doesn't require venting.
Here is the very old (1950's or 60's) knitting machine that was donated. It is a fine gauge and a few needle slots are dented. I hope they will buy or somehow acquire a machine that is easier to use for beginners and that is not broken.
Here is the electronics workbench.
This loom was also donated and is definitely not for beginners or anyone doing a smaller project. There are a few hand-made looms as well, but something between these two would be ideal.
We picked up the golf ball marker the next day. Payment is by the gram and I think this cost about 35 cents to print.
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