Tools & Equipment

Most of the equipment in the Makerspace is available for use by patrons of any age. These are items that pose very little safety risk and are not overly complicated to use. Some of the equipment, however, is more complex and is capable of injuring someone if used improperly. These pieces of equipment require certification for use.

Certifications can be completed by anyone 15 and older. The certification process involves reading the overview for the particular piece of equipment, answering a short quiz, then demonstrating basic knowledge of the equipment. Reading the overview and answering the quiz can be done online. Demonstrations require in-person evaluation.

Each overview will give general information, any costs that may be associated with materials used in the equipment, how to use the basic features of the item, and any safety information.  If the equipment requires certification, the overview will also outline that specific process and give a link to the online quiz.

Certifications only need to be completed one time unless equipment changes or on the advice of a Makerspace host.

Every piece of equipment can be used for free. Outside materials are allowed on most machines. Read the overview for the equipment to determine what outside materials are acceptable.

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15+ Certified Equipment Overviews

Equipment	Overview
Glowforge Note: the Glowforge will be retired at the end of 20025. It will be replaced by the xTool P2S. Instructions for this tool will be available then.	View Overview
Jen-Ken Kiln	View Overview
LulzBot 3D Printer	View Overview
Bambu 3D Printer	View Overview

15+ Non-Certified Equipment Overviews

Equipment	Overview
Baby Lock Celebrate Serger	View Overview
Candle Making Tools	N/A
Cricut EasyPress 2	View Overview
Cricut Hat Press	N/A
Cricut Mug Press	N/A
Glass Grinder	View Overview
Leatherwork Tools	View Overview
MakerX Rotary Tool	View Overview
MakerX Wood and Metal Crafting Tool	View Overview
Soap Making Kit	View Overview

All Ages Non-Certified Equipment Overviews

Equipment	Overview
3Doodler Create+	View Overview
Battery Crafts	View Overview
Brother CS 6000i Sewing Machine	View Overview
Button Makers	View Overview
Contraption	View Overview
Cubelets	View Overview
Dash Robots	View Overview
Hex Bugs	N/A
Jewelry Making Tools	N/A
Laminator	N/A
Lap Looms	View Overview
Lazer Maze	N/A
LEGO	View Overview
littleBits	View Overview
Needle Felting Tools	N/A
Ozobots	View Overview
Paper Making Tools	N/A
Perler Beads	N/A
Photo Lightbox	View Overview
Quilling Tools	N/A
Sublimation Printer	N/A
Screen Printing	View Overview
Silhouette Vinyl Cutter – Cameo 4	View Overview
Stamp Carving Tools	N/A
Zoob	N/A

If you have any questions about certification or want to suggest an edit or possible resource, email Kit Lorelied at klorelied@tualatin.gov.