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As a non-profit organisation, rLab is entirely dependent on donations in order to function. We do not receive any regular grants or on-going outside support and all our normal operating costs are met by our members. The majority of our funds and equipment come from our members and this does give us a considerable degree of freedom, which we strongly defend as it enables us to take on projects as we choose and set our own direction. We're happy to accept donations of money, equipment or materials to support our activities, but because we're an entirely voluntary group and we can't commit our members to any specific course of action, we are very cautious about accepting donations that have conditions attached. |
As a non-profit organisation, rLab is entirely dependent on donations in order to function. We do not receive any regular grants or on-going outside support and all our normal operating costs are met by our members. The majority of our funds and equipment come from our members and this does give us a considerable degree of freedom, which we strongly defend as it enables us to take on projects as we choose and set our own direction. We're happy to accept donations of money, equipment or materials to support our activities, but because we're an entirely voluntary group and we can't commit our members to any specific course of action, we are very cautious about accepting donations that have conditions attached. |
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== Money == |
== Money == |
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rLab's ongoing operation is supported entirely by donations, we receive no grants or regular outside support. The majority of those [[Policy/Money|donations]] come from our members who each pay (on average) £25 per month but from time to time we have also received donations from other people or organisations who share our goals and want to support us. |
rLab's ongoing operation is supported entirely by donations, we receive no ongoing grants or regular outside support. The majority of those [[Policy/Money|donations]] come from our members who each pay (on average) £25 per month but from time to time we have also received donations from other people or organisations who share our goals and want to support us. We would love to discuss sponsorship options with companies and people. A large quantity of our equipment was obtained via sponsorship in full or part. Please contact the Directors at [mailto:hello@rlab.org.uk] and we'll get back to you ASAP |
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Recent supporters who've not asked for anonymity include |
Recent supporters who've not asked for anonymity include |
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* Reading Council |
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File:RBC.png|link=https://www.reading.gov.uk/|Reading Borough Council |
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== Equipment == |
== Equipment == |
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A lot of our equipment has come from donations, both from members and others. That has enabled us to greatly expand the capabilities of the lab and engage in new projects. At this point we have everything that we critically need, but we're always keen to expand our collection of equipment where it adds new abilities or improves out existing equipment. |
A lot of our equipment has come from donations, both from members and others. That has enabled us to greatly expand the capabilities of the lab and engage in new projects. At this point we have everything that we critically need, but we're always keen to expand our collection of equipment where it adds new abilities or improves out existing equipment. We are more than happy to accept donations of useful items and equipment, especially any of the items on our wanted list that are in working order. While not wanting to offend, we do however have to be really careful as unwanted or older items could end up costing us large amounts of money to dispose of in line with governing laws, this is especially true of old collections of ‘stuff’ and older electrical equipment. For larger and important items, we can arrange transport and assistance. If you have any of them and you're willing to make a donation then please [mailto:hello@rlab.org.uk contact us] before coming to the space with items. |
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=== Donations we've recently received === |
=== Donations we've recently received === |
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* [[Tools/ultimaker|Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer]] |
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File:Ultimaker 2+ 01.jpg|thumb|link=Tools/ultimaker|Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer - Donated by Anonymous |
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* [[Tools/ultrasound|Ultrasound cleaning bath]] |
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File:Kemet25D.jpg|thumb|link=Tools/ultrasound|Gem-25D Ultrasound cleaner - Donated by Richard-M |
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* [[Tools/hardnesstester|Ultrasonic hardness tester]] |
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File:Hardness tester.jpg|thumb|link=Tools/hardnesstester|Ultrasonic Hardness Tester - Donated by David-G |
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* Arbor Press |
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File:Placeholder.jpg|thumb|Manual Arbor Press - Donated by Richard-M |
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=== Items we're still looking for === |
=== Items we're still looking for === |
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* A CNC wood Router |
* A CNC wood Router |
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* A floor-standing milling machine |
* A floor-standing milling machine |
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* A vacuum resin impregnation |
* A vacuum/pressure resin impregnation system |
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* An induction furnace capable of melting steel |
* An induction furnace capable of melting steel (we have 3-phase power up to 63A available) |
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* A high speed belt grinder |
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* A carbide-insert drum type planner/thicknesser |
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* A CNC embroidery machine |
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* A CNC milling machine (only if in full working order, we already have a partially functional one) |
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== Materials == |
== Materials and Consumables == |
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Donations of materials that we can use to make things are always welcome but please consider how useful things are likely to be, medium/large pieces of wood/metal/plastic etc are definitely very useful but small bits of scrap aren't so helpful. Please DO NOT leave donations of materials outside the lab, that's considered fly-tipping by the council and we have to pay for refuse disposal so it actually costs us money. |
Donations of materials that we can use to make things are always welcome but please consider how useful things are likely to be, medium/large pieces of wood/metal/plastic etc are definitely very useful but small bits of scrap aren't so helpful. Please DO NOT leave donations of materials outside the lab, that's considered fly-tipping by the council and we have to pay for refuse disposal so it actually costs us money. |
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