The purpose of the Windsor Public Library’s Makerspace is to provide an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, inspiration, teaching, and learning.
You will be asked to sign a waiver to use the space because of the risk involved with some of the equipment and supplies.
Click on the machines below to learn more about what they are and what you can make.
What is it and what does it do?
A book binding machine helps you punch and bind up reports, files, and essays efficiently.
Specifications:
It punches up to 15 sheets and binds up to 200 sheets
Adjust from 1-21 punching holes
Heavy duty metal construction
Advanced carbide cutting blades ensure accurate cutting power
Punched Hole Size: square: 3x8mm
Max Punch Binding Size: 12″
Side margin control for holding any size document well
Supplies on-hand include: plastic combs for up to 200 sheets capacity.
Perfect for:
Organizing financial documents, combining recipes, self-publishing.
User Guidelines:
The library has a supply of binding combs that are available for patrons to use.
Reserve this machine.
What is it and what does it do?
This semi-automatic, tabletop machine makes 2 1/4″ buttons or magnets.
Specifications:
Makes 2 1/4” size button
Produces up to 300 buttons per hour
Includes access to the 2 1/4″ Automatic Cut-A-Circle, a fully-automatic machine that makes high-quality 2 1/4″ cuts. Features adjustable blade depth for different paper thickness.
Perfect for:
Publicity and awareness for non-profit, civic, or community organizations, fundraising, party favors, custom buttons.
User guidelines:
Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (button/magnet supplies). Users are welcome to use button or magnet materials supplied by the library for up to 5 buttons/magnets per month. At this time, there is no charge for the use of these materials; this charge may be subject to change.
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What is it and what does it do?
A Cricut is an electronic cutting machine. It cuts, scores, and draws on a variety of materials.
Specifications:
Embedded Bluetooth® for wireless cutting
Dual carriage for cutting and writing or cutting and scoring in one step
Upload your own images for free (.svg, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif, .dxf)
Cut over 60 materials from vellum to leather
Smart Set® dial for easy material settings
Free Cricut Design Space™ online software and iPad app
Cuts on a 12”x12” mat
Supplies on-hand: Cricut attachments including scorer, markers, blades; Cricut DesignSpace app
Perfect for:
Invitations, banners, decorations, monograms, fabric cutting, stencils, etc.
User Guidelines:
Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (cardstock, vinyl, etc). The library does keep a small supply of standard cardstock for use.
Reserve this machine.
What is it and what does it do?
AccuCut MARK IV Roller Die-Cutting Machine cuts materials on a bed or rollers.
Specifications:
12″ cutting width for AccuCut dies up to Super Jumbo
Cut as many as eight layers at once depending upon the material
Cut multiple dies from either direction
Dies cut foam side up so you see what you are cutting and have less waste
Compatible with Ellison SureCut and ClearCrop dies that fit in tray
Compatible with Ellison AllStar and Sizzix dies with Tray Adapter
Over 100 dies available to use
Perfect for:
Flannel boards, flash cards and games, diagrams and models, window and door decorations, puzzles and magnets, 3-D geometrics, math manipulatives, bulletin boards and static visuals, and more.
User Guidelines:
Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (paper or other materials to cut).
Reserve this machine.
What is it and what does it do?
The IBM Wheelwriter 3 is an electric typewriter
Specifications:
10, 12 & 15 pitch
Standard Tabs and Margins
Auto Correction
Auto Center
Perfect for:
Typing words on paper. Typing addresses on envelopes.
User Guidelines:
Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (paper or envelopes).
Reserve this machine.
What is it and what does it do?
The Pyle Media Instant Film & Slide Digitizer Scanner takes photos on film and slides and converts them to digital photos.
Specifications:
Save Your Files Directly via SD Memory Card Slot
Standalone System: No Computer Required
Scans 35mm Film, 135 Film, Slides & Negatives
Scannable Photo Sizes 3.5’’ x 5’’, 4’’ x 6’’ and 5’’ x 7’’
Preview Your Pictures & Media Before Scanning
2.4’’ -inch Digital Color LCD Display
Front Panel Button Control Center
Automatic Image Adjustment Processing Adjustment
Perfect for:
Reliving and sharing your
memories in no time with only the push of a button.
User Guidelines:
An SD card for storing digital files is necessary when using this machine (only SD cards with 32GB storage or smaller). Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (SD card). The library does not provide SD cards. Staff can give a demonstration of the machine before this step.
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What is it and what does it do?
The Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator covers and protects your most important documents.
Specifications:
1 minute warm up time reduces wait time & makes laminating more efficient
9-inch input provides versatility for big and small projects
Auto-shut off
Laminates 11.8-Inches per minute
Two heat settings for both 3 mil and 5 mil pouches
Touch panel button
Pouch release lever
Perfect for:
Protect documents, artwork, photos, and other items.
User Guidelines:
Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (laminating pouches). The library does have a small stock of supplies on hand. For more than 3-4 sheets of laminate, users are asked to provide their own laminating materials.
Reserve this machine.
What is it and what does it do?
The Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine is perfect for any number of sewing projects.
Specifications:
23 built-in stitches: 6 basic stitches, 4 stretch stitches, 12 decorative stitches, 1 Buttonhole
Automatic needle threader; top drop-in bobbin
1,100 stitches per minute
Stainless steel bed plate; heavy duty metal Frame; Snap-On Presser feet
Fully automatic 1-step Buttonhole: make beautiful buttonholes automatically in 1 easy step
Up to 6mm stitch width plus 3 needle positions
Heavy Duty Interior Metal Frame ensures that the machine remains still for skip-free sewing
Stainless Steel Bed Plate provides smooth fabric feed for even sewing
23 Built-In Stitches – essential, stretch, decorative, 1 automatic 4-step buttonhole
Automatic Needle Threader
Supplied by the library: thread in 6 colors, bobbins, general sewing accessories.
Perfect for:
Well, sewing.
User Guidelines:
Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (fabric, thread). The library does not supply any fabric of any kind.
Reserve this machine.
What is it and what does it do?
Sony DVDirect DVD Recorder VRDMC5 allows home video to be recorded to DVD
without a PC.
Specifications:
Full support for 4:3 full screen or 16:9 wide screen video and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Playback/viewing on built in 2.5″LCD display
Record AVCHD video from Sony HDD/MemoryStick Handycam Camcorder to DVD
Backup digital photos to DVD or create photo slideshow on DVD from Memory card or Sony HDD/Memory Stick Handycam camcorder via USB
Record video to DVD from DV or analog video source – Playable in most home DVD players
Automatic DVD menu and title creation, choose from 4 preset menu designs
Automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes, even stop-timer recording
Records on 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5GB DVD+R Double Layer Discs
5 recording quality modes allow up to 12 hours of video to be recorded per disc
Perfect for:
Converting priceless home videos to more compatible formats. Please note: it is a violation to copy copyrighted materials.
User Guidelines:
Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (blank DVDs). The library has a small supply of blank DVDs; if you are converting more than 2-3 DVD’s worth of content, we ask that you provide your own DVDs.
Reserve this machine.
What is it and what does it do?
The Ion Vinyl Converter allows you to convert your vinyl records into digital music files.
Specifications:
All-in-one playback system with built-in stereo speakers
Connects to computer via USB to turn records into digital music files
Standard RCA outputs
EZ Vinyl Converter software included on library computer
for converting
Works with 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records
Perfect for:
Rediscovering your records.
User Guidelines:
Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine. Users are encouraged to bring their own digital storage device such as a portal hard drive or flash drive as the library does not provide long term storage for these files.
Reserve this machine.
Supplies include:
3-hole punch
Paper shredder
Paper cutter
Fabric cutter
Flatbed Scanner
Community loom
Leather burners and soldering irons
3Doodlers (handheld 3D printer)
Drop spindles (wood tool used for spinning, twisting fibers such as wool, flax, hemp, cotton into yarn)
Metal stamping kit
Little Bits (modular electronics which snap together with small magnets for prototyping and learning)
Maker Makeys (electronic invention tool and toy that allows users to connect everyday objects to computer programs)
Rubber stamp collection
Various tapes, glues, scissors, rulers, writing utensils, and miscellaneous craft supplies
Learn to be a Maker!
Online Crafting Classes
Special Thanks!
Windsor Library Association
Windsor Women’s Club
John Mocklis Memorial Donations
Marian Sorbo & Family