Makers’ Hub
Our community driven makers’ hub provides a number of specialist equipment to use, all for a low cost of £5 per visit via the Hub Pass!
The first £5 of any paid usage of equipment across our hub is free.
The maker’s hub is nestled in our downstairs section. At this time, unfortunately, there are no alternative entrances that would help with accessibility.
Please book in advance (via booking forms below). This is to ensure there is a member of staff on hand for any issues or support required.
Suitable materials are available for sale (not included in the the cost of the Hub Pass).
Laser Cutter/Engraver
Used for cutting and engraving on flat materials.
Common materials used: Various woods and cast acrylic, usually up to A3 size and up to 5mm thick.
Example products it can be used to make: Jewellery, coasters, chopping boards, keyrings and much more.
No knowledge required, bring files (normally SVG file types) on USB or send via email.
Materials to cut/engrave can be purchased in store, otherwise bring your own (must be proven laser safe).
Specifications:
50W CO2
500×300mm work area
Up to 500 m/s engraving speed
Dedicated computer provided with software (Lightburn)
Booking link:
3D Printer
Used for printing 3D objects.
Commonly printed using PLA plastic but can print in various other material types when required.
Example products: Replacement parts, everyday useful objects such as boxes, trays, and trinket/collectable items.
No knowledge required, bring your model saved on USB or send via email.
Printing material (PLA) provided, various colours available. Other material types can be requested ahead of time.
Specifications:
4 colour enabled printing
256×256x256mm build size
200mm/s max printing speed advised for most PLA
Optimised settings are saved on dedicated computer set-up
Booking link:
UV Flatbed Printer
Used for printing onto flat objects. Minimum charge per print: £1.00
Commonly used materials include acrylic, wood, slate/tile, various paper/card.
Example products: Keyrings, magnets, coasters, jewellery, canvas and virtually any flat surface.
No knowledge required, bring your image(s) saved on USB or send via email.
Materials to print on can be purchased in store, otherwise bring your own.
To print onto some slick surfaces, UV adhesion promoter will need to be applied (£1.00 charge per surface if required).
Specifications:
Prints using UV cured ink, including white
330×420×100mm bed size
Computer provided with software
Booking link:
Sublimation Printer
Used for creating dye transfers to apply to sublimation blanks via heat.
Commonly used to then create mugs, coasters, magnets using printed images.
Example products: Mugs, coasters, magnets, white fabric (65% polyester and above).
No knowledge required, bring your image(s) saved on USB or send via email.
Materials to sublimate onto can be purchased in store, including the paper required for the process to work (40p per A4 sheet, 50p A3), otherwise bring your own suitable materials.
Specifications:
Prints using sublimation dye
Up to A3 paper supported
Heat required to transfer - heat press and mug press available for use
Computer provided with software and colour profile
Booking link:
Non-chargeable equipment
All other equipment that does not require separate charging:
Sewing Machine
Inkjet printer
Vinyl Cutter
Badge Maker
Heat Presses
General free use materials (paints, pens and other miscellaneous)
Booking link:
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