A: No. If you’re not a Mt. SAC credit student, then you must be 18+ and will have
to register as a non-credit student. All members are asked to sign up for a zero-unit
class. There is no charge and your registration helps with our funding!
Mountie MakerSpace
The Mt. SAC Mountie MakerSpace is a gym for creators, making 21st century tools available
to facilitate ideation and creation. The mission of the MakerSpace is to drive member
success and innovation by creating an environment where members can collaborate on
the creation of tangible items and entrepreneurial ideas. The MakerSpace serves as
a hub for project-based learning across instructional areas by providing the tools,
mentors and space to complete practical and artistic projects that emphasize the skills
required for 21st century employment.
The underlying culture of MakerSpaces is one of collaboration, sharing, and additive
innovation. Sharing one’s work with others creates an open community and collaborative
culture in which members are excited to assist one another and willingly exchange
design knowledge. The diversity of users creates opportunities for members to work
with and learn from others who have unique experiences and skills.
Mt. SAC Students, Faculty, Staff , Managers and all community members who are at least 18 years of age may join us for free.
WHERE: Mt. SAC Building F7 (South East corner of campus)
HOURS: 3:30-9:30PM Monday through Friday
Members may use hand tools, 3D printers, vinyl cutter, heat transfer machines, laser
cutter and more as soon as they've joined. MakerSpace employees can provide support
for those .
Safety Certification is required for use of some corded tools, and further Certification
is required to use large-scale machinery.
We can recommend classes to learn how to use machines.
If you would like to do some of the membership preparation before coming to the MakerSpace, please review the documents here:
(note: Spring CRN is 44173)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1InfDNqaZSxjtRLpyvZzItSl3Ff2f9_JT?usp=sharing
Tools Available
- CNC Router
- Shaper
- Planar
- Band Saws
- Belt Sanders
- Scroll Saw
- Drum Sander
- Drill Presses
- Table Saw
- Manual Lathes
- Manual Mills
- Band Saws
- CNC Mill
- Sandblast Cabinet
- TIG, MIG and Stick Welders
- Forge
- Sheet Metal Bender
- Grinders
- Notcher and Punch
- Hydraulic Press
- Arbor Press
- Plasma Cutter
- NEW! Forge
Tool Carts
- Corded and Battery Drills
- Screwdrivers, Chisels, Pry Bars, Punches
- Hammers, Mallets
- Hand Saws
- Clamps
- Levels, T-Squares, Triangles etc
- Calipers, Rulers, Measuring Tapes
- Allen Wrenches, Hex Keys, Crescent Wrenches, all Wrenches
- Pliers, Wire Cutters
- Files, Sandpaper, Sanding Blocks
- Glue Guns, Glue (many types)
- Cutting Oil and other Lubricants
- Tape, String, Foil, Butcher Paper, Scissors
- Box cutters, Utility Knives
- Sockets and Drivers
- Much, Much More
Tool Crib
- Dremel
- Pad Sander
- Rock Tumbler
- Handheld Band Saw
- Sawzall
- Skill Saw
- Miter Box
- Pneumatic Nail Gun
- Pneumatic Stapler
- Digital Height Gauge
- Riveter
- Inflator
- Air Compressors
- Metal Punch
- Tap and Die Sets
- Pipe Threader
- Hot Air Gun
- Die Grinder
- Handheld Belt Sander
- Handheld Polisher
- Rotary Rasp
- Oscillating Multi Tool
- Fabric Punch and Gromet
- Work Lights
- Vacuum Pot
- Hydraulic Kit
- Powder Coating System
- Leatherworking Tools
- Nuts, Bolts, Washers and Screws
- Biscuit Joiner and Biscuits
- Scales
- Temperature Sensor
- Staple Gun (manual)
- Juki Industrial Sewing Machine
- Etching Press
- Much more
- 3D Printers (6), Filament
- Vinyl Cutter, Vinyl
- Heat Transfer Presses, Vinyl, Shirts
- Electronics/Soldering, solder, flux, components
- Laser Cutter, wood, acrylic
- Sewing and Serging Machines, Fabric
- Button Makers (1.5" and 2.25")
Reserving Equipment
NOTE: you must already be a MakerSpace member before you may reserve any equipment.
You also may not reserve more than one piece of equipment during any time period.
Many machines are very popular. A reservation system is currently in place for
the following machines (NOT required)
CraftBot 3D printers, Laser Cutter/Engraver, Sewing/Embroidery Machine, Vinyl
Cutter, Band Saw, Lathe, CNC Router, CNC Mill and Plasma Cutter
Create a reservation to use a specific MakerSpace tool
- You may reserve a machine from the Dashboard page (linked in blue box above)
- The login is your student A number
- The password is the word "password" without the quotation marks, all lower case
- View Calendar: Schedule > Bookings
- Time is limited to 4 Hrs for 3D Printers & 2 Hours for all others
- Reservations must be made at least 12 hours in advance
- You may not reserve a piece of equipment that you are not qualified to use
You must be signed in on the sign in computer of the MakerSpace at least 5 minutes before your reservation
Mountie MakerSpace
MakerSpace is a physical location where people gather to share resources and knowledge, work on projects, share ideas, and build; like a community center with tools.
Have an Idea?
Mountie MakerSpace faculty and staff can meet with faculty individually or in groups
to discuss potential projects, assignments or components of instruction. Please contact
us to schedule a meeting or series of meetings. We appreciate at least a few days'
notice.
Classes and clubs may be able to schedule visits or activities in the Mountie MakerSpace, depending on staff availability.
Businesses and community groups may be able to schedule visits or activities in the Mountie MakerSpace, depending on staff availability.
Individuals interested in conducting workshops about making at the Mountie MakerSpace may contact us to make arrangements.
MakerSpace Staff
Name | Title |
---|---|
Professor Martin Mason | Faculty Lead |
Professor Mala Arthur | Project Manager |
Ben Roslof | MakerSpace Technician |
Zephram Wolf | MakerSpace Technician |
Marie Galvan | MakerSpace Technician |
Professor Elizabeth Lawlor | MakerSpace Faculty |
Professor Rick Maschek | MakerSpace Faculty |
Professor Andrew Hernandez | MakerSpace Faculty |
M-F 3:30-9:30 except holidays
Building F7
(909) 274-5316
mountie.makerspace@mtsac.edu
www.mtsac.edu/makerspace
If you would like to donate, we would appreciate that very much!
As you know, the Mountie MakerSpace is more than just a machine shop.
Our MakerSpace is a physical location where people gather to share resources and knowledge, work on projects, share ideas, and build; like a community center with tools.
- to donate some funds, which will be used for materials, supplies, small repairs and food items for our meetups, donate here (or go to the Mt. SAC webpage, click over to the Foundation page and follow along): https://mtsacfoundation.org/donation-pages/natural-sciences-division , use the pull-down menu to select "Mt SAC Makerspace Fund", then click on the amount you would like to give. Then fill out the rest of the form and hit “Donate Now” at the bottom left of the form (scroll down).
- send us a story about how the Mountie MakerSpace has changed your life or made a difference, or about a particular project that you worked on at the MakerSpace, which was difficult, interesting or productive. Photos or diagrams are a plus, if you have them, but they are not required. Having interesting stories helps us to show potential funding sources that we take care of our members, that everyone is welcome, that people push through failures to get to success, and that we are making a difference in people’s lives.