Maker Lab liability and Procedures
- Patrons under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a legal guardian, who will be held financially responsible for the costs of replacement of any damaged or lost equipment.
- Patrons signing this form will be held financially responsible for any damaged or lost equipment at the rate provided by the branch library at the time of signing.
- Patrons agree not to hold JMRL liable or responsible for any personal injury occurring while using library equipment.
- Compliance with copyright laws in the use of Library equipment is the responsibility of the user.
3D Printing
- Be sure to read and review the procedures
- Price: $0.10/gram (final cost will be sent to you for approval before object is printed)
- Prints must take 4hrs or less per item. We cannot run print jobs when staff are not in the building.
- Print jobs cannot be guaranteed deliverable by a certain time. Please be aware it could take several weeks to receive your item.
Submit print files through this form.
Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer (Central)
One of the best 3D printer options for printing advanced materials. It is ECO-ABS, Nylon, PETG and PLA filament friendly, and with an all-metal 0.4 mm nozzle that heats up to 280°C and a removable glass build plate that heats up to 100°C, you can print almost any 1.75mm filament.
Lulzbot TAZ Pro (Northside)
Industrial desktop 3D printer that provides large, multi-material and soluble support printing with LulzBot’s award-winning reliability. Create large functional prototypes, manufacturing aids, and print-on-demand parts with easy, professional results.
3D Scanning
Create a digital model of a 3D object using our 3D scanner.
Afinia EinScan-SE 3D Scanner with/turntable
From the manufacturer:
The EinScan-SE 3D scanner creates printable 3D models with high accuracy for a range of creative 3D printing applications. The scanner is a perfect fit for educators, designers, and home hobbyists looking to expand the capabilities of their 3D printer. The full-color texture scanning option is a perfect fit for animation and graphic arts. With a low price point and fast, accurate scanning (~0.1 mm), the EinScan-SE delivers detail and performance even for non-technical users.
The EinScan-SE has both an automatic scan mode with an automated turntable and a fixed scan mode for larger objects. The SE is a white-light scanner using structured light or light phase shifting technology. This creates a scan that is highly accurate without the use of lasers which be dangerous to eyes
Button Making
VEVOR 75mm Rotate Button Maker 3inch Badge Maker Punch Press Machine
From the manufacture:
This button maker machine is perfect for pin buttons, rope ties, key chains, bottle openers, etc. Widely used to create home made buttons for political campaigns or sporting events
Computer-controlled Cutting (Cricut)
Use our Cricut to create detailed paper-cut designs (must bring own materials)
Cricut Maker 3
From the manufacturer:
This is the ultimate smart cutting machine. With tons more compatible materials and tools than our other cutting machines, you'll be amazed by what's possible. Blow minds with big banners, engraved metal, debossed leather, and so much more. Plus, bust out popular projects like custom cards, T-shirts & full-color stickers.
8521 Thomas Nelson Highway
P. O. Box 321
Lovingston, VA 22949-0321
434-263-5904
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Large Format Printer
Canon imagePROGRAF TA-20
- 24" desktop printer
- 5-Color pigment based ink system
8521 Thomas Nelson Highway
P. O. Box 321
Lovingston, VA 22949-0321
434-263-5904
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Laminator
Kejector 13 Inch Wide
From the manufacturer:
- Cold & Thermal Lamination Modes: Hot mode is suitable for most documents. Cold mode is ideal to laminate heat-sensitive ink and paint to protect the color from fading or melting.
- Features a 330mm/13-inch wide inlet, which is suitable to laminate A3/A4/A5/A6/A7 size paper.
8521 Thomas Nelson Highway
P. O. Box 321
Lovingston, VA 22949-0321
434-263-5904
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Laser Cutting & Engraving
Devices to cut or engrave a wide range of materials (must bring own materials)
Glowforge Plus
From the manufacturer:
The perfect laser cutter and engraver for your craft room or classroom. Its powerful laser, improved speed, and premium components make it simple to cut, score, and engrave hundreds of materials up to ½” thick like wood, acrylic, leather, fabric - even chocolate.
xTool M1
From the manufacturer:
xTool M1 integrates laser engraving, laser cutting and blade cutting into one, allows you to do way more with a super wide range of material to meet all of your need of creation. xTool M1 which has both the laser and blade heads, you don't have to waver between a laser cutter or a blade cutter(or breaking the bank to buy both), your ideas can be realized on just one machine. xTool M1, the 3-in-1 Laser Cutter & Laser Engraver & Blade Cutter Machine, unleash your creativity, make your own ideas into real physical objects.
8521 Thomas Nelson Highway
P. O. Box 321
Lovingston, VA 22949-0321
434-263-5904
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Sewing Machines
Sewing machines are available for use in sewing projects (must bring own materials).
SINGER Heavy Duty 4423 (Central)
From the manufacturer:
The Heavy Duty 4423 sewing machine is designed with your heavy duty projects in mind, from denim to canvas. Thanks to the machine's powerful motor, you have extra high sewing speed to save you time.
With adjustable presser foot pressure, you can also sew very lightweight sheers, and the stainless steel bedplate allows fabrics to glide over the machine with ease. Create original costumes, sew personalized fashions or transform your home with new decorator pillows and curtains.
Among the 97 stitch applications is a one-step buttonhole, giving you consistent results every time for projects you'll be proud to say you made yourself. The Top Drop-in Bobbin is not only easy to thread, it's easy to see so you won't run out of bobbin thread in the middle of a seam.
SINGER | MX231 (Nelson)
From the manufacturer:
With a full range of stitches, the SINGER® MX231 sewing machine is perfect for any type of sewing. With basic, decorative, and stretch stitches, you can sew a wide range of fabrics, from sheer and stretch knit to denim and more.
With the front load bobbin design, bobbins are easy to wind and insert, while maintaining a smooth needle plate surface.
Stitch width and length can be adjusted to further customize stitches to each and every project. Threading is a breeze with the built-in needle threader. Sew fashions, piece quilts, create crafts or do simple mending – you can do it all!
8521 Thomas Nelson Highway
P. O. Box 321
Lovingston, VA 22949-0321
434-263-5904
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Teen Maker Lab
For ages 11-18 only
Want to learn about a new craft or skill? The Teen Maker Lab provides a space for trying new things on a rotating basis. Skills such as sewing projects, jewelry making, polymer clay crafts, UV resin crafts, perler bead creations, watercoloring, printmaking, cross stitch, papercrafts.
Call the Teen desk 434-973-7893 ext. 6 to find out what is currently available along with the schedule of Maker Lab tool demonstrations.