xTool P2S Laser Engraver

Xtool P2S

The xTool P2S was acquired through a generous grant from WKCF and has quickly become one of the busiest devices in the Fab Lab. The xTool can handle a wide range of materials, including wood, leather, glass, coated metals, stone, and others.

We also have several attachments to extend it’s abilities.

The Rotary Tool attachment allows engraving on rounded objects like tumblers, dowels, bottles, and vases.

The conveyor attachment allows longer materials to be fed through in order to cut or engrave pieces that otherwise would not fit within the work area.

The riser base allows for cutting deeper/taller objects that may otherwise not fit.

GPMS does require members to take training in order to use the xTool safely and effectively.

Thank You to WKCF for their generous grant that helped us acquire this great machine.

New Miter Saw

Wood Lab Upgrade!

The old Chicago miter saw was donated to the makerspace before we opened our building. It cut just about every piece of wood for the 20 tables we made for labs. It served us well, but has finally been retired. In its place we have a beautiful new one!

Wood lab coordinator, Tim Hanigan, was able to get the makerspace a top-of-the-line saw. It is a DeWalt compound miter saw with a 12 inch, double-bevel, sliding blade. If you haven’t seen it, you should check it out.

We will not require training for the new tool since it operates much like its predecessor as well as the smaller one we have. However, if you’d like training, or have questions, please reach out to Tim or any board member for help.