113 W North Water Street • New London, Wisconsin 54961 • (920) 982-8519 

New London Public Library

Maker Space

The Maker Space is a hands-on area where community members are inspired to build, create, and explore alongside one another. Whether you’re picking up a new skill or bringing a project to life, our tools and equipment are here to help you make it happen. Machines require badging for safety purposes but then are free to use on a first come first serve basis.

*Note* materials used for machines must be provided or purchased.

Available Equipment:

  • 3D Printers – 2x Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printers
  • 3D Scanner
  • X-Carve CNC Router 
  • Cricut Machines – 2x Cricut cutting machines
  • Sublimation Printer
  • Hot Press
  • Glowforge Pro HD – laser cutter/engraver
3D Printing — Bambu Lab P2S (x2)
Spec
Detail
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm (10.08″ × 10.08″ × 10.08″)
Nozzle
Quick-swap, heats up to 300°C
Build plate
Heats up to 110°C
Extruder
PMSM servo direct-drive extruder
Monitoring
Built-in AI camera for print-error detection
Interface
5″ touchscreen
Weight
~33 lbs
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
Compatible materials
PLA
Good for: functional prototypes, custom brackets/mounts, cosplay props, replacement parts

CNC Routing — Inventables X-Carve (4′ × 2′)
Spec
Detail
Cutting area
Approx. 48″ × 24″ (X/Y) — confirm exact bed size against your unit, as the current X-Carve line ships in configurable working-area sizes
Z-axis clearance
Approx. 4–4.5″ (varies by spoilboard/clamp setup)
Spindle/router
Typically a trim router (e.g., Makita/DeWalt) rated ~10,000–30,000 RPM
Software
Easel (Inventables’ free browser-based CAM/design software), also compatible with Fusion 360 / VCarve for G-code export
Compatible materials
Softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, MDF, acrylic
Hold-down
T-track/clamps; material must be flat and securely clamped
Good for: signage, wood carving/engraving, flat-pack furniture parts, stencils, PCB-adjacent hobby work.

Vinyl/Craft Cutting — Cricut (Explore Air family)
Spec
Detail
Cutting mat sizes
12″ × 12″ and 12″ × 24″
Materials
100+, including cardstock, adhesive/permanent vinyl, iron-on (HTV), glitter paper, cork, bonded fabric
Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless
Software
Free Cricut Design Space app (Mac/Windows/iOS/Android)
Tools
Compatible with fine-point blade, deep-cut blade, scoring stylus, pens
Good for: vinyl decals/stickers, iron-on t-shirt designs, cardstock cards, stencils, HTV for the heat press below.
Note: “Cricut Air” could refer to the original Cricut Explore Air, the Air 2, or Explore 3 — worth confirming the exact model on your unit, since cut speed and Smart Materials (mat-free cutting) support differ between them.

Sublimation Printing — Sawgrass (SG-series)
Spec
SG500
 
Max print size
Up to 8.5″ × 14″
 
Connectivity
Wi-Fi enabled
 
Ink
SubliJet UHD sublimation ink
 
Software
Sawgrass Print Manager / Creative Studio
 
Output use
Requires heat press to transfer image to substrate
 
Good for: printing designs onto sublimation transfer paper, which is then heat-pressed onto polyester (100%) or poly-coated substrates — shirts, mugs, tumblers, ornaments, mousepads, etc. Sublimation does not work on 100% cotton or non-coated items.
Heat Transfer — HPN Black Series Heat Press
Spec
Detail
Platen size
Commonly 15″ × 15″ clamshell (confirm against your unit — Black Series also comes in smaller/larger sizes)
Temperature range
Digital control, typically up to ~400°F 
Timer
Digital, adjustable
Press style
Manual clamshell (open/close by hand)
Good for: applying HTV (iron-on vinyl) and sublimation transfers to white or light-colored, 100% polyester (or poly-blend) t-shirts, tote bags, and other flat fabric items. Works alongside your Cricut (for cut vinyl) and Sawgrass (for sublimation prints).

Laser Cutting & Engraving: Glowforge Pro HD
Laser: 45W CO2 laser

Spec

Detail

Work area:

19.5″ wide × 11″ deep, plus a Pass-Through slot for longer projects (20″ × unlimited length)

Max material thickness:

Up to ~2″

Camera:

Live Camera View HD with Preview Mode

Machine size (W × D × H):

38″ × 20¾” × 8¼”

Power:

Connectivity: 

110/220V outlet, 800W peak (plus 350W with the Performance Filter)

Wi-Fi, compatible with macOS and Windows

Safety class:

Class 4 laser device (enclosed during operation)

Compatible materials:

Wood and plywood, acrylic, leather, paper and cardstock, cork, fabric, and some rubber and foam

Not compatible:

PVC/vinyl and any material that releases toxic fumes when lasered

Good for: custom signs, engraved gifts, leather goods, jewelry, stencils, acrylic displays, and cardstock designs.

Maker Space Fall/Winter Hours

  • Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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