The Makerspace is a do-it-yourself studio, where you can create designs and use the equipment to complete your projects. Library staff are available for limited trouble-shooting help. Please check the equipment information for details. If you have questions about using the equipment, please give us a call at 905.639.3611 extension 1302.
Please pre-book a timeslot to use the equipment so that you have dedicated time to complete your project. Walk-in projects are available on a first-come, first-served basis if the equipment is available.
Makerspace Hours
- Mon, Fri, Sat: 10am-4.30pm; Sat closed 1-2pm
- Tue, Wed, Thu: 10am-6.30pm
- Sun: Closed
Design Responsibly
Whether you are designing from scratch or using a ready-to-make pattern for your maker project, please be aware that the content must not be:
- Prohibited by provincial or federal law.
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or threaten the well-being of others.
- In violation of another's intellectual property rights; for example, the 3D printer and scanner may not be used to reproduce materials subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.
- Designs must meet the production requirements outlined in the sections below.
- Laser cutter materials: Customers may buy project materials at the library or supply their own from the approved list - see Related links
- Vinyl cutter/printer, 3D Printer, embroidery machine materials: Must be purchased from BPL. Customers cannot supply their own vinyl, filament, thread, etc.
- Materials sold at the library are only for use within BPL's makerspace.
Equipment
Hardware: Epilog Mini Helix 24 - 40w CO2 laser
All designs are sent to the laser cutter using Corel Draw. Please make sure your design is in one of the following file formats:
- For projects requiring cutting: .PDF, .CDR, .AI, .DXF, .SVG
- For engraving-only projects: .PDF, .PNG, .JPG
Project Size:
- Cutting bed size: 12" x 24"
- Cutting thickness: 1/4" maximum
Production Cost: $5/every 30 minutes of laser cutting time
Materials Cost (includes tax):
1/8” Birch Plywood (1' x 2') = $7.75 (limited quantities available)
4mm Birch Plywood (1' x 2') = $6.30 (limited quantities available)
3mm Acrylic: Clear (1' x 2') = $12.30
3mm Acrylic: Black (1' x 2') = $13.05
3mm Acrylic: White (1' x 2') = $11.85
3mm Acrylic: Yellow, Blue, Red, Green (1' x 2') = $14.55
Low Odour Laser Rubber (8.5" x 12") = $26.25
Hardware: Roland BN-20 Vinyl Printer and Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter
All designs are sent to the laser cutter using Corel Draw. Please make sure your design is in one of the following file formats:
- PDF, .CDR, .AI, .SVG
Project Size:
- Vinyl printer 18" width maximum
- Vinyl cutter: 22" width maximum
Materials Cost (includes tax):
Cutting Only: Black, White, Blue, Copper = $2/foot (length)
Printing & Cutting:
- Standard Vinyl (Clear, Matte or Glossy) = $4.25/foot (length)
- Premium Vinyl (Heat Transfer) = $11.65/foot (length)
Hardware: MakerBot Replicator Z18
Please make sure your design is in one of the following file formats: .STL, .OBJ
Project Size:
- 11.8" length x 12" wide maximum
- Must be able to print in 7 hour maximum
Production Cost: $2.50 per 30 minutes of print time
Materials: We cannot accommodate requests for specific filament colours.
Hardware: HP Designjet T1300
All designs are sent to the printer via USB key. Please ensure your finished design is saved as a PDF.
Project Size: 42” width maximum
Materials Cost (includes tax):
- Gloss or Satin Photo Paper = $13.55
Hardware: Janome Memory Craft 500E
Software: Janome Digitizer V5
Embroidery Size: 7.9” x 11” maximum
Production Cost: $2/every 5,000 stitches (or part thereof)
Acceptable fabric for embroidery machine projects:
- Natural Fibres (Cotton, Linen, Wool)
- Fine Fabrics (Silk, Satin, Taffeta, Velvet)
- Knit Fabrics
- Synthetic Fabrics (Blends, Rayon, Polyester)
- Denim
- Upholstery
Related links
Approved Materials for Laser Cutter Projects
Learn about the MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D printer
Get ready-to-print 3D designs from Thingiverse
FREE online classes on Tinkercad
FREE 3D printing training & tutorials on LinkedIn Learning