# Maker Resources **URL:** https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/c/maker-resources/29.md [Latest](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Maker Resources category](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/about-the-maker-resources-category/106)
**Author:** [@brian.adams](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/brian.adams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/about-the-maker-resources-category/106 "2017-09-29T17:30:35Z")
Maker Resources is a place for support and guidance as makers on a variety of topics. Check out the sub categories, or post in the parent category. --- ## [Know Any Drummers?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/know-any-drummers/8090)
**Author:** [@adpow](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/adpow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/know-any-drummers/8090 "2026-11-04T13:55:41Z")
Hi there. If you happen to know any drummers that have old drumsticks or broken cymbals that they don’t want anymore, please let me know. I have some projects in mind that would benefit from those materials. Thanks! -Ad… --- ## [What do you do with your failed 3D prints? Recycling ideas welcome](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-your-failed-3d-prints-recycling-ideas-welcome/7965)
**Author:** [@Davijen57](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Davijen57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-your-failed-3d-prints-recycling-ideas-welcome/7965 "2026-10-25T18:51:45Z")
I’ve been 3D printing a fair amount lately and I’m starting to build up a real pile of failed prints, brims, and leftover support material. It feels wasteful to just toss it all in the trash, so I’m wondering what other … --- ## [Free paper and more!](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-paper-and-more/8019)
**Author:** [@DJGrimes](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/DJGrimes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-paper-and-more/8019 "2026-10-22T15:09:29Z")
Helping to clean out a print shop in Old Town and we have A BUNCH of roll ends. These are anywhere from maybe 18-42” wide and up to a few feet long. Bond, textured, photo, and more. They’re all just too small really to p… --- ## [Any tips for a laser cutting beginner?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/any-tips-for-a-laser-cutting-beginner/7960)
**Author:** [@Davijen57](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Davijen57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/any-tips-for-a-laser-cutting-beginner/7960 "2026-10-13T04:39:36Z")
I’ve been wanting to try the laser cutter but haven’t gotten around to it yet. I’m a complete beginner with it. Any tips for getting started, or things you wish you’d known before your first cut? I’d love to hear what’s … --- ## [What finish holds up best on wood items that get handled a lot?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/what-finish-holds-up-best-on-wood-items-that-get-handled-a-lot/7962)
**Author:** [@Davijen57](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Davijen57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/what-finish-holds-up-best-on-wood-items-that-get-handled-a-lot/7962 "2026-10-12T22:30:34Z")
I’ve been making some small wood projects like spatulas and tool handles, and I’m trying to figure out which finish holds up best with regular handling and washing. I’ve only tried mineral oil so far, but it seems to wea… --- ## [Pottery Class Suggestions](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/pottery-class-suggestions/7805)
**Author:** [@adpow](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/adpow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/pottery-class-suggestions/7805 "2026-08-27T10:28:39Z")
Hello All, I was interested in getting into hand-throwing pottery and was curious if anyone has any good introductory class suggestions in the mid-Michigan area. I think I’d be willing to travel as far as Ann Arbor or … --- ## [Need help becoming a member](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/need-help-becoming-a-member/7683)
**Author:** [@Authra](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Authra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/need-help-becoming-a-member/7683 "2026-07-10T19:04:42Z")
Hello! I’m new to wood working and I would love to join. Could someone explain the process to become a member? --- ## [Public domain roundup: new year 1930 edition!](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/public-domain-roundup-new-year-1930-edition/7244)
**Author:** [@JamesFriend](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/JamesFriend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/public-domain-roundup-new-year-1930-edition/7244 "2026-01-12T03:03:03Z")
Happy new year! A new year means new things in the public domain. Here’s a collection of things from 1930 that have just freshly been released from copyright! French marquetry book. The scan is not the best quality … --- ## [Public domain roundup- glassworks edition](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/public-domain-roundup-glassworks-edition/7171)
**Author:** [@JamesFriend](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/JamesFriend)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/public-domain-roundup-glassworks-edition/7171 "2025-12-06T19:25:44Z")
Here are some links to public domain images I’ve gathered, all glass related to celebrate our new glassworks department. Public domain images can be used for anything with no restrictions, including for commercial us… --- ## [Maker Resources Thread](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/maker-resources-thread/7031)
**Author:** [@Lex](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Lex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/maker-resources-thread/7031 "2025-10-07T23:34:36Z")
How about a conversation about your favorite maker resources? Online tools, calculators, places to go to find specifically good stuff. Let’s hear it all! --- ## [Access to a resin printer?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/access-to-a-resin-printer/6766)
**Author:** [@GaryB](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/GaryB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 12:02am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/access-to-a-resin-printer/6766 "2025-09-13T00:02:09Z")
The space doesn’t support resin printing. However, I need some items resin printed. Does anyone know of a resin printer that is open to the public? --- ## [Maker resource: public domain images](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/maker-resource-public-domain-images/6498)
**Author:** [@JamesFriend](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/JamesFriend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/maker-resource-public-domain-images/6498 "2025-05-24T23:18:52Z")
I like going through different archive websites and scanning my personal collection of old books to find images that are in the public domain, and thought I would start sharing some of them here. I have used some for las… --- ## [MOEN Cartridge Removal Tool](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/moen-cartridge-removal-tool/6429)
**Author:** [@alek](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/alek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/moen-cartridge-removal-tool/6429 "2025-04-19T15:48:43Z")
Hi, does anybody have a MOEN cartridge removal tool like this or this that I could borrow? --- ## [Filament Poop from 3D Printer](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/filament-poop-from-3d-printer/6115)
**Author:** [@vincentmaule](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/vincentmaule)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/filament-poop-from-3d-printer/6115 "2024-12-16T12:38:35Z")
With the Bambu X1C Printer I have, a component is the AMS (automatically switching colors mid print). When using the printer with all four colors, I easily fill half of a box with purged filament or filament poop. What … --- ## [Free wood this weekend only](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-wood-this-weekend-only/5100)
**Author:** [@Mike-L](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Mike-L)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-wood-this-weekend-only/5100 "2024-04-02T15:18:02Z")
I have come into a decent stock of smaller wood pieces that are good for cutting boards and other such projects. So much in fact, that its more than I need. So for this weekend only I am sharing the wealth! Feel free to … --- ## [Anyone have a use for a ridiculous amount of single use plastic grocery bags](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/anyone-have-a-use-for-a-ridiculous-amount-of-single-use-plastic-grocery-bags/4975)
**Author:** [@Jhessail](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jhessail)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/anyone-have-a-use-for-a-ridiculous-amount-of-single-use-plastic-grocery-bags/4975 "2024-01-29T21:12:44Z")
Anyone have a use for a ridiculous amount of single use plastic grocery bags? I know there are crafts people can do with them. I’ve tried some. I’m not interested, but it would be a shame to recycle them without first a… --- ## [Looking for corduroy scraps](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/looking-for-corduroy-scraps/4928)
**Author:** [@Michelle](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Michelle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/looking-for-corduroy-scraps/4928 "2024-01-07T17:43:17Z")
Hello! I want to make corduroy overalls, but I’m hoping to practice sewing corduroy before buying the real thing. Does anyone have any corduroy scraps or old corduroy items they don’t care about? (If not, I’ll check at t… --- ## [Free wood from storm damage](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-wood-from-storm-damage/4691)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-wood-from-storm-damage/4691 "2023-08-27T18:56:29Z")
Hey friends I have a big Bradford Pear in my yard that we lost to the storm. Would anybody be interested in taking the parts that came down in the storm which my neighbor kindly chopped into manageable segments already. … --- ## [Event Art feast old town](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/event-art-feast-old-town/4649)
**Author:** [@Vic\_Reynaud](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Vic_Reynaud)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/event-art-feast-old-town/4649 "2023-08-12T21:39:46Z")
I will be showing at the old town art feast next Saturday space 55 I will hand out cards for the makers space stop by and see my work if you have anything special about makers I could put on my table. Vic --- ## [Free Old Lazy Boy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-old-lazy-boy/4631)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Ball](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Andy_Ball)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-old-lazy-boy/4631 "2023-08-04T13:41:33Z")
I have an old lazy boy (extra wide mechanical recliner) that has good structure but the stuffing and upholstery is toast. This is not a project I want for multiple reasons but if somebody else is interested please let me… --- ## [Free heavy duty power tools](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-heavy-duty-power-tools/4583)
**Author:** [@halgren](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/halgren)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/free-heavy-duty-power-tools/4583 "2023-07-21T18:53:57Z")
I have two large tools in my barn that I rarely (or never) use. A little surface rust but as far as I know working. A bandsaw (delta? Heavy) and a weird combination table saw/jointer/drill press combo (also insanely he… --- ## [Upcoming event July 28-30: MICHIGAN STEAM ENGINE & THRESHERS CLUB, feat. Flea Market](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/upcoming-event-july-28-30-michigan-steam-engine-threshers-club-feat-flea-market/4554)
**Author:** [@RealCarlRaymond](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/RealCarlRaymond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/upcoming-event-july-28-30-michigan-steam-engine-threshers-club-feat-flea-market/4554 "2023-07-13T01:38:36Z")
Vic let me know about this show, which may be interesting to some of us. There’s a large flea market there, and I’ll be going to check it out. --- ## [WTB Single Phase to 3 Phase converter / VFD](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wtb-single-phase-to-3-phase-converter-vfd/4380)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Martindell](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jonathan_Martindell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wtb-single-phase-to-3-phase-converter-vfd/4380 "2023-05-08T19:49:58Z")
Hello, I recently purchased an older 20" bandsaw with a 3HP 3Phase motor. I don’t know much about these things but from reading I think I’ll need to get an appropriate VFD to convert from 240v single phase to the 3 phase… --- ## [Laser Cutter Wood Materials](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/laser-cutter-wood-materials/4348)
**Author:** [@adpow](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/adpow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/laser-cutter-wood-materials/4348 "2023-05-07T18:49:35Z")
Any suggestions for a place to buy wood for the laser cutter? Stuff like 1/8" to 1/4" sheets. --- ## [New books in library](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/new-books-in-library/4258)
**Author:** [@RealCarlRaymond](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/RealCarlRaymond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/new-books-in-library/4258 "2023-04-10T18:45:12Z")
I’m trimming down my bookshelves at home, and I brought some in that might be interesting. They’re all good, but you can see that some of them are sideways, and that does make them harder to read. How to Design Mech… --- ## [Cat Cafe Silent Auction Donations](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/cat-cafe-silent-auction-donations/4064)
**Author:** [@laura\_rogers](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/laura_rogers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/cat-cafe-silent-auction-donations/4064 "2023-02-15T21:47:37Z")
The Constellation Cat Cafe is accepting donations for their silent auction! Looks they are interested in local handmade art if anyone is interested in donating and getting a little art exposure for a good cause. Link to… --- ## [White Ash for Sale](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/white-ash-for-sale/3454)
**Author:** [@Shelddav0](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Shelddav0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/white-ash-for-sale/3454 "2022-08-04T17:05:29Z")
I have some left over lumber from my last project. It’s all white ash. I’m mainly looking to off load it all at once. If you’d like it all just pm me an offer :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [Does anyone have an old bike?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/does-anyone-have-an-old-bike/3117)
**Author:** [@Rhett](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Rhett)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/does-anyone-have-an-old-bike/3117 "2022-07-26T20:36:05Z")
Hey! Does anyone have an old (nonfunctional, unwanted, etc.) bike that could be donated to a worthy cause? I am working on a school project and specifically need a bike brake system including the lever and cables. I can… --- ## [Does anyone want to be that friend with a truck (or van) today?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/does-anyone-want-to-be-that-friend-with-a-truck-or-van-today/3127)
**Author:** [@laura\_rogers](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/laura_rogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/does-anyone-want-to-be-that-friend-with-a-truck-or-van-today/3127 "2022-03-23T17:30:44Z")
Hey folks, I have a last minute need for a vehicle to transport a large storage armoire (because who among us doesn’t need more storage??) that I want to pick up from someone in Springport this evening. We were going to… [Next page](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/c/maker-resources/29.md?page=1)