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Tool Checkout

The Makerspace offers a large variety of hand tools for UTSA affiliated projects. Items can be checked out for the day and should be returned by 5:00pm that evening. All items must remain in the Makerspace. You must be registered with the Makerspace and have your UTSA ID to checkout equipment. Please see the Front Desk Associates for assistance checking out items.   

Tools Available

Small Angle Grinder

An angle grinder, also known as a side grinder or disc grinder, is a handheld power tool used for grinding (abrasive cutting) and polishing.

4-1/2″ (115mm) Paddle Switch

Comes with:

90deg Holder + Allen Wrench

Variable Speed Orbital Jigsaw

An orbital jigsaw makes the blade follow a circular movement which enables you to saw faster in a straight line. More orbital action gives faster sawing. The less orbital action you use, the more accurate your cut. 

Jig Saw with Keyless Blade Change

Tool + bag

C-Clamps

4″ deep throat clamp

 6″ and 8″ opening drop forged clamp

Hammers

32 onz Bell Peen Hammer

21 oz Dead Blow Hammer

3lb Dead Blow Hammer

3D Printing Tool Kits

Pliers, Tweezers, Ruler, Sponge, Blade, Pick

Soldering Stations

Available in the Electronics Fab Lab

WP 65 Soldering iron, DSX 120 Robust,  WR 3M 3-Channel Power Unit

Soldering Iron Stand, Soldering Iron, Micro desoldering tweezers, Microsoldering iron, soldering Iron stand, WR2 2-Channel Power Unit

Multimeters

A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance. 

 

Comes with temperature and circuit proves

Rulers

A ruler, sometimes called a rule or line gauge, is a device used in geometry and technical drawing, as well as in the engineering and construction industries, to measure distances or draw straight lines. 

24″ and 18″ rulers

Calipers

A caliper is used to measure the dimensions of an object. 

Digital 300mm Caliper

Digimatic 200mm Caliper

Micrometers

A micrometer, sometimes known as a micrometer screw gauge, is a device incorporating a calibrated screw widely used for accurate measurement of components.

1″, 2″, 3″, 4″, 5″ 6″ micrometers available

Wrench Set

XL 17pcs Set

12pt 14pcs Metric, Chrome, Satin

Socket Wrench

Sockey 1/4″ Drive, Metric, Chrome, 6pt, Standard, 4mm

145pcs

12" Aluminum Wrench
Channel Lock 18" Adjustable Wrench

22.5deg Adjustable Wrench/ Non- protruding Jaw

Pliers

7″, 10″, 12″ Water Pump Pliers

Channellock 10″ Tongue and Grove Plier-430

Channellock 9-1/2″ Tongue and Grove Plier-420

Tap and Die Sets

Taps  and  dies  are tools used to create purpose  screw threads, which is called  threading. 

The process of cutting or forming threads using a tap is called tapping, whereas the process using a die is called threading. 

45pcs Carbon Steel Tap and Die Set

Irwin Hanson Metric Tap and Die Set

Tap and Reamer Aligner/Holder

3pcs set

Drill Sets

Hertel Jobber 29pcs Drill Set

Hertel Metric Jobber 25pcs Drill Set

Hertel 118D BRT Drill Set 115 pcs (U.S)

0.5" Compact Drill/Driver Kit

Drills are most commonly used to drill holes and to drive in screws and other small fasteners.

Drill/Driver kit (cordless)

Drill driver, 2 batteries, charging dock

Tool Carts

Cart with common tools for students

Electronics Fabrication Lab

In addition to the hand tools available, the Electronics Fabrication Lab in the Makerspace houses several high-end electronics devices such as virtual benches, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and soldering stations. Some preliminary training may be required. Please see an associate at the Front Desk for more information.

Virtual Benches

18 Virtual Benches available

Oscilloscopes
Soldering Stations
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  • Workshops
  • Machine Shop
  • Fabrications
    • 3D Printing Info
    • 3D Print Request
  • Resources
    • Additional Services
    • Tool Checkout
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    • Registration

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