3D Printing
Who can use?
– FHL library card holders in good standing
– Users under 16 years of age require their guardian to submit their file for printing
– You must first attent a slicing meeting with one of our Tech Programmers at the library
– You (or your guardian) must have read and agree to all Tech Hub terms and conditions prior to using any Tech Hub space or equipment
How do I book?
Using our 3D printers is easy!
1) Design your own project at home or book a time to use our Creation Space and build your own 3D model.
2) Email fhlmakerspace@gmail.com and request time with a Tech Programmer to slice your project and ensure it meets our printing requirements.
3) We will notify you when your project is complete and ready for pick up.
Items that will not be printed
– Items that may infringe on another’s intellectual property rights or copyright law
– Illegal items such as weapons
– Items that are obscene or otherwise deemed contrary to the FHL terms of use and conduct rules
– Items that do not meet the printer’s size, weight, and materials limitations
– Items that require more than 6 hours to print
– Any item that in the opinion of FHL is contrary to our Tech Hub terms and conditions
Our equipment
– Two Lulzbot Mini 2 3D printers
– 0.5 mm single extrusion nozzle
– Polylactic Acid (PLA) based extrusion material
– Colours available: white, red, blue, yellow, grey, purple, orange
– Heated glass printing bed
– Maximum build size: 6.3 x 6.3 x 7.1 inches (160 x 160 x 180 mm)
– CURA LE (Lulzbot Edition) slicing software
Helpful resources
– Blender – free 3D modelling and animation
– FreeCAD – web browser based modeling tool
– Mesh LAB – open source tools for preparing models for 3D printing
– Sketch UP – free web based 3D modelling software
– Thinigverse – premade 3D printing objects database
– Tinker CAD – easy to use web browser based CAD software
Informative websites
– All3DP – helpful articles and basic tutorials about 3D printing
– Lutzbot Forum – community of Lulzbot users sharing ideas and advice
– Lutzbot Support – YouTube videos on how to make most of your 3D printing projects
Laser Cutting & Engraving
Book time to use our Laser Cutting and create unique projects, stylish etching and bring your sketches to life!
Who can use?
– FHL library card holders in good standing
– Users must be 18 and over to use the Laser cutter and must be accompanied by an FHL specialist when setting up your project
– You must have read and agree to all Tech Hub terms and conditions prior to using any Tech Hub space or equipment
How do I book?
– Design your own project at home or book a time to use our Creation Space and build your own vector graphics file
– You must first request time to review your project and materials with one of our Tech programmers
– Email fhlmakerspace@gmail.com and request time with a Tech Programmer. Please include the .SVG file you have created in your email request and let us know the specifications of the material you wish to cut/ etch
– We will notify you when you can come in and complete your project
How do I start cutting and engraving?
– Create an account on the Glowforge website
– You can design your project at home or use our creative tools in the Creation Space
– Upload your vector graphics file to the Glowforge website
– Choose your own materials and bring them with you when book time in our Fabrication Space
– We will have pre-scheduled dates and times for use of our Laser Cutter.
– We will also be providing training sessions on how to use the Laser Cutter safely and what materials work best
Our equipment
– Glowforge Pro 3D Laser Printer
– Works with hundreds of materials
– Live camera preview of your work
– Autofocus and 3D engraving capabilities
– Web based software interface that is compatible with Windows/ Mac/ Chromebooks
Helpful resources
– Glowforge support forum
– Dafont – cool font creation site made specifically for laser cutting and etching
– FreeSVG – huge library of free to use vector graphics files
– Glowforge support videos
If you are bringing media that is in delicate, deteriorating or poor condition, using it with our equipment may further damage it. Fernie Heritage Library is not responsible for any damage to your media.