Wishlist

We're always looking for new opportunities to facilitate projects/education in the space. New equipment can help us do that, so we decided to make a wishlist of some of the things that we need for the space.

If you have any items you would like to donate to our space, please contact donations@freesideatlanta.org with details to arrange the donation drop off.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Mural Art: Artists, pick a spot on the wall and make it yours! For large pieces, please give the directors a heads-up.
• Classes: Teaching at Freeside raises money for the space, helps educate our community, and can put a little extra money in your pocket. You don't have to be a member or an expert to teach a class, you just have to have some basic skills and a plan to share them.
• Projects: Volunteering your skills on projects (and Build-Outs) is a great way to meet people and help out. Check out our Meetup account for upcoming opportunities to jump on in.

Consumables

• 105" bandsaw blades for the Delta
• Resin for the 3D printer (Elegoo grey is a decent choice)
• Paper towels and toilet paper
• Ten-gallon trash can liners
• White stoneware clay (cone six)
• Various pottery glazes

Software

• More CAD licenses and modules (Solidworks/Fusion/AutoCAD)
• Windows 10/11 LTSC licenses (ideally 2021 or later)

Hardware

• SSDs of reasonable size (256GB+ 2.5" drives would be great)
• LCD monitors with HDMI (most of our current monitors only have VGA/DVI input)
• Audio/lighting/DJ equipment
• Human Interface Devices (decent mice, VR headsets and controllers...)
• Modern Raspberry Pis and microcontrollers (We have lots of Arduino UNOs, but something more powerful would be great)
• Working UPSes for various systems

Storage

• Materials for an additional member storage rack (lots of 1" square steel tube and at least 3/4" plywood)
• Other comparable shelving for member storage

Materials

• Bar/tube/sheet steel for buildout projects
• Lumber - 2x4" lengths and plywood sheets are always useful

Equipment

• Decent-size toaster oven for the kitchen (ideally pizza-capable)
• Dust collection for everything (getting close to done on this one)
• More area rugs of various sizes for up front
• Big Ass Fans for the workshop

Tools

Wood Shop

• Better planer (currently have an old Grizzly G0505 12.5") - something like a modern 13" DeWalt would be awesome! a floor-standing 14"+ model would be even better
• Better jointer
• 4x8 CNC router (Maslow build still in progress, has yet to cut anything)
• Track saw
• Sawstop
• More clamps of all shapes & sizes
• New cordless hand tools (drills, impact drivers, hand routers, et cetera)
• Edge sander
• Spindle sander

Machine Shop

• Surface grinder
• Small cnc mill, e.g. Tormach 440/770
• D bit grinder
• Lathe DRO

Metal Shop

• Drill press
• Roll-in saw, or other vertical metal cutting bandsaw
• Better horizontal bandsaw (currently have a small, aging Harbour Freight model)
• Better welding table, or 3/8"+ steel plate to upgrade welding tables - ideally 4x4 or 4x8 sheets
• Cnc plasma table
• Dry cut saw
• Power hammer
• Beefier press (currently have a manual 20-ton)

Auto Bay

• Vehicle lift

Craft Space

• Vinyl cutter

CNC Room

• Upgraded laser cutter
• Upgraded resin printer
• Rotary axis for laser cutter

Ceramics

• Additional pottery wheel
• Additional shelving for drying pieces
• Splash pan for the Spinning Tiger
• Low stools/chairs
• Heavy canvas for boards
• Kiln shelves and posts