Equipment

Finch MakerLab, Winchester Branch, Alexandria Branch

Machine: Ultimaker 2+ and 3 

The SDG Library is now offering 3D printing as a service. Design a 3D model at home, choose from our 3D Printing Catalogue, or download a design from a website like Thingiverse or Youmagine, then visit one of our equipped branches and watch your creation come to life! 

Learn more information about 3D printing and access our 3D print catalogue

Cricut Explore Air 2

Finch MakerLab by appointment

Machine: Cricut Explore Air 2

The Cricut Explore Air 2 is a smart cutting machine that works with an easy-to-use companion app named Cricut Design Space. Within the app you can create a project from scratch or browse thousands of images, predesigned projects, and fonts.  

The model housed at the MakerLab can cut, draw, or score on materials such as paper, cardstock, vinyl, and bonded fabric. Mats, transfer tape and accessories are provided, as well personal assistance if needed. 

The maximum dimensions are 11.5 inches wide and 23.5 inches tall. 

Cricut Easypress

Finch MakerLab by appointment

Typically used (alongside our cutting machine) to transfer iron-on vinyl or infusible ink to fabric or other surfaces, the Cricut EasyPress is a hybrid between an iron and a heat press. It has the quality and precision of a heat press but at the convenience of an iron.

Sewing Machine

Finch MakerLab coming soon

Machine: Singer Heavy Duty

A sewing machine designed with your projects in mind, from cotton to canvas. Includes accessories like extra bobbins, a seam ripper, zipper foot, and more. Simply bring in your materials and thread to create original pieces or repair items at your leisure.

Button Maker

Finch MakerLab by appointment

The SDG Library has button makers in 3 sizes: 1", 1 1/4" and 2 1/2"

Die Cut Machine

Finch MakerLab by appointment

Our Die-cutter can easily cut shapes and letters out from a variety of materials including paper, cardstock, felt, fabric, and foam. The MakerLab currently houses an alphabet of 2 inch and 4 inch letters, 4 inch numbers, and various other shapes such as turtles, snowflakes and dragons.

VHS to DVD converter

Finch MakerLab by appointment

Drop off your VHS captured memories, and our MakerLab team will convert them to DVD.

DVDs are available at the MakerLab for $1

Photo Scanner               

Finch MakerLab coming soon

Scan your physical photos to digital form. Our wonderful team is diligently working to make this amazing technology accessible to our incredible community in the near future.

Laser Engraving          

MakerLab coming soon

Dremel Digilab LC40 Laser Cutter

Our wonderful staff is diligently working to make this amazing technology accessible to our incredible community in the near future.

3D Scanner                    

MakerLab coming soon

Our wonderful staff is diligently working to make this amazing technology accessible to our incredible community in the near future.

Cricut Mug Press

Finch MakerLab by appointment

Use the Cricut Mug Press, and start making pro-looking mugs in minutes. Results are dishwasher and microwave-safe. Use one of our mugs to create a design, or bring your own (contact us first to see if your mug is compatible!). Use our markers to draw a design, use a design you created, or insert a photo.

Sublimation Printer

Finch MakerLab by appointment

Sublimation printing is a technique for transferring designs or images onto rigid objects or polyester fabrics. The Epson ET 2800 has wireless printing capabilities and uses MicroPiezo technology, which ensures sharp, accurate ink placement for high image quality and optimized print speeds.

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Resources

Thingiverse

Download files and build them with your 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC. Thingiverse is a universe of things.

Ultimaker Cura

UltiMaker Cura is free, easy-to-use 3D printing software . Fine-tune your 3D model for the best slicing and printing results.

Tinkercad

Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics and coding.

Cricut Design Space

The software that you used with your Cricut machine. Use it to design, upload, or choose the design that you will make with your Cricut.
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