New Workshop...Tool Advice Needed

[Conor Ryan]

You can debate this all you want, and honestly you should make the final decision.

In general, you can get all the heavy duty machinery you want, but I generally enjoy the lighter weight work spaces that facilitate good rapid prototyping capabilities

A few things I would consult:

• http://www.techshop.ws/tools_and_equipment.html
• http://makerspace.com/wp-content/upl...als-201204.pdf
• http://www.slomakerspace.com/equipment/
• 987's Shop (what you can do if Lowes is a major sponsor): http://www.team987.com/our--shop-.html
• and the countless others...

Also, do not be afraid to buy used if you are willing to make the investment in TLC. Lots of teams here use 1940s era Bridgeport End Mills.