Paul A. Hotmer Maker Space
UToledo's Paul A. Hotmer Maker Space brings hands-on learning opportunities to students following recent renovations to the North Engineering Building. This space provides students a workshop area to combine hands-on experience and classroom concepts to create academic and personal projects. The space maintains tools and machines for student use.
Location
We are located in North Engineering Room 1200
Hours
To reserve a time slot during open hours, or if you wish to come in on Saturdays, please schedule an appointment.
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
- Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturday: By appointment only
- Sunday: Closed
Our Resources at a Glance
- Ultimaker 3D printers
- Glowforge laser cutter (11” x 19” build volume)
- X-Carve CNC router (1,000 x 1,000 mm build volume)
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Pneumatic tools
- Measurement tools
- Electrical tools
- Whiteboards, craft supplies, spray paint, scrap wood
- And more
UToledo Maker Space Tool List
Automated Machines
- Ultimaker 3D Printers
- Glowforge Laser Cutter
- 11"x19" build volume
- X-Carve CNC Router
- 1000 mm x 1000 mm build volume
Power Tools
- Power Drills
- Impact Drivers
- Table Saw
- Circular Saw
- Jigsaw
- Sawzall/ Reciprocating Saw
- Scroll Saw
- Bench Grinder
- Drill Press
- Belt Sander
- Orbital Sander
- Dremel
- Benchtop Planer
Hand Tools
- Handsaw
- Coping Saw
- Hacksaw
- Assorted Mill Files
- Assorted Round Files
- Assorted Chisels
- Hammer
- Mallet
- Bench Vice
- Assorted Tape Measures
- Assorted Screwdrivers
- Ratchet Set
- Wrench Set
- Adjustable Wrench
- Slip Joint Pliers
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Caulking Gun
- Assorted Clamps
- Vice-Grip Pliers
Pneumatic Tools
- Air Compressors
- Air Gun/ Nailer
- Air Stapler
- Air Brush/ Paint
Measurement Tools
- Tape Measures
- Metric/ Imperial Rulers
- Electronic Calipers
- Speed Square
- Square
- Spirit Level
- Angle Finder
- Protractor
Electrical Tools
- Multimeter
- Oscilloscope
- Benchtop Power Supply
- Function Generator
- Soldering Iron
- SMD Soldering Air Gun
- SMD Board Pre-Heater
- Solder Sucker
- Rosin Flux
- Soldering Wick
- Electrical Tape
- Automatic Wire Strippers
- Electrostatic Strap
- Breadboards/ Protoboards
- Wire
- Assorted Components
Other
- Sandpaper
- Whiteboards/ Markers
- Scissors
- Glue Sticks
- Masking Tape
- Painter’s Tape
- Duct Tape
- Electrical Tape
- Construction Paper
- Rubber Bands
- Paper Clips
- Assorted Spray Paint
- Nuts and Bolts
- Wood Screws
- Scrap Wood and Acrylic