The Fab Lab contains all kinds of hardware and software for making things! This includes:

Hardware

3D Printing & Scanning:

• 7 Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printers
• Makerbot Digitizer (3D scanner)
• 2 Stratasys Mojo Desktop 3D printers (now available by reservation! Call (315) 637-6374 ext. 1)

Digital Cutting and Engraving

• Epilog Laser cutter can cut and engrave wood, acrylic, fabric, leather, plastic, rubber, fiberglass and more. Can also engrave glass, coated or painted metals, ceramic, marble, and more.
• Shapeoko 2 3D Carving (CNC milling) machine can carve materials such as wood, plastic, and aluminum
• Graphtec RoboPro Craft vinyl cutter for cutting vinyl
• Cricut machine and cartridges for paper cutting

Sewing:

• 9 sewing machines
• Ironing boards & irons
• Rotary cutters, cutting mats, fabric scissors, pins, thread, community-donated fabric

Crafting:

• Button Maker (blank buttons available for purchase in 1" or 2 1/4" sizes)
• Laminator (lamination pouches available for purchase in Letter, Legal, or 11.5"x17" sizes)
• Paper crafting tools: Ellison machine, paper punches, paper edging tools, stamps, crayons, markers, colored pencils, paper, sketch pads, paint, tape, glue, and more
• Jewelry making tools: Bead boards & looms, pliers sets, craft drills, hole punches, and jewelry making kits (available to loan) 
• Knitting & Crocheting tools: Learn to knit kits, learn to crochet kits, loom knitting kits, sock loom kits (available for loan) 
• Baking tools: Cake Pans (available for loan)

Hand Tools:

• Hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, cutting tools, measures & levels, etc.

Electronics:

• Soldering irons, wire cutters, strippers, vises, solder suckers, multimeters, etc.
• Arduino boards

Computers:

• PCs
• Macs

STEM Learning Kits:

• Little Bits Kits: starter kits & extended kits
• Snap Circuits Jr. kits
• K'Nex Kits: Classroom Set, K-8 Construction Set, Amusement Park Adventure Set, and Intro to Structures: Bridges kits (4)
• Gaylord STEM learning kits: Sterling Engine Kit, Photovoltaic Kit, Fuel Cell Kit, Experiment Kit

Software/Programs:

3D Modeling/Printing

• Professional 3D design software: Solidworks (available on PCs); Rhino (available on Macs)
• Free 3D design software: Sketchup, Blender, Tinkercad
• Free 3D conversion software: Makerware

Designing Vector Graphics (for laser cutting and/or milling)

• Inkscape
• CorelDraw
• Easel

Vinyl Cutting

• Sure Cuts A Lot Pro
• Graphtec Robo Master Pro

Technology Learning

• Lynda.com & Webucator - Online tech learning courses

Kits and Tools available to check out

FFL Fab Lab Kits & Tools are loaned for 21 days, with 2 possible renewals. Patrons can put them on hold. Borrowers will be charged 20¢/day for late returns.

• Jewelry Making Kits
• Learn to Sew Kits
• My First Sewing Kits (for kids)
• Sock Loom Knitting Kit
• Loom Knitting Kits
• Wilton Cake Pans
• Kill-A-Watt Energy Meters

No! You can use the Fab Lab for free. We just charge a small amount if you want to use certain materials.

Table of fees:

3D Printer Plastic:

• Replicator PLA: 5¢ per gram 
• MoJo - $6.00/cubic inch + $3.00/build plate 

Adhesive vinyl:

• 8.5"x11"- 75¢/sheet
• 12"x24"- $1.50/sheet
• High tack transfer tape - $1.50/foot

Cardstock: 

• 6"x12" or 8.5"x11"- 25¢/sheet
• 12"x12"- 50¢/sheet

Lamination Pouches:

• 3 mil letter size - 50¢/sheet
• 3 mil legal size - 75¢/sheet
• 3 mil 11.75x17.5 (double letter) - $1.00/sheet

Buttons:

• 50¢/ 1" button
• $1/ 2.25" button

Yes, we offer many programs that utilize the tools and technology available in our makerspaces. Check our calendar to see what events are coming up soon!