# General **URL:** https://talk.winonacreators.org/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://talk.winonacreators.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.winonacreators.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.winonacreators.org/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Winona Creators Collective! 👋](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/welcome-to-winona-creators-collective/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/welcome-to-winona-creators-collective/5 "2025-02-04T16:08:03Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Winona Creators Collective Discussions around making in the Winona region, including the makerspace and education opportunities Here are some things you can do to get started: … --- ## [About the General category](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [XLR / Mic Cable To Borrow?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/xlr-mic-cable-to-borrow/270)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/xlr-mic-cable-to-borrow/270 "2026-10-12T22:03:04Z")
Anyone got a decent XLR ended cable we could borrow for Tuesday evening for an event? Male/female extension, I believe. I need one for connecting a mic to one of the small mixers that were donated. @erik any chance yo… --- ## [The Ricohgraph LIVES!](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/the-ricohgraph-lives/268)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/the-ricohgraph-lives/268 "2026-09-29T22:11:32Z")
The Ricohgraph (as the previous owner dubbed it) has been painstakingly cleaned by Jon Market and is properly printing again. What does that mean? We can now do single color “risograph” style prints, where the ink i… --- ## [Social things around makerspace?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/social-things-around-makerspace/233)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/social-things-around-makerspace/233 "2026-09-28T02:41:52Z")
While we work on getting more programming around the makerspace, there are still many times the place is quiet. Are there any social things people would be interested in doing at or around the makerspace? --- ## [Lathe Storage & Organization](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/lathe-storage-organization/262)
**Author:** [@AaronGesicki](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/AaronGesicki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/lathe-storage-organization/262 "2026-09-17T23:44:04Z")
woodturning-workshop-guide-202601.pdf (696.5 KB) This is from the classroom at Craft Supplies in Provo, one of the premier woodturning schools in the country. Food for thought. --- ## [Podcast/Sound Room: Advice from a member's son](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/podcast-sound-room-advice-from-a-members-son/174)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/podcast-sound-room-advice-from-a-members-son/174 "2026-09-15T13:31:21Z")
I got some advice from a member’s son about how we could get the podcast/sound room set up acoustically in a way we’d be happy. They suggested: Walls The ideal solution is to hang floor-to-ceiling heavy velvet curtain… --- ## [Monster Mash-Up Challenge](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/monster-mash-up-challenge/261)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/monster-mash-up-challenge/261 "2026-09-13T02:25:53Z")
Want to experiment with a new medium, mash up some art, or just ditch that half-done project you’re totally stuck on? Check out our “Monster Mash-Up” display in the main hallway! The challenge is to take two or more di… --- ## [New Drop-In Meeting/Call room](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/new-drop-in-meeting-call-room/259)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/new-drop-in-meeting-call-room/259 "2026-09-05T17:58:35Z")
We’re renting out the last private office in the coworking area, so the volunteers set up our new “Conference Room B” as a drop in meeting and phone call room (next to the WCC office) Currently it has a desk and chair, a… --- ## [Large Format Printer](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/large-format-printer/251)
**Author:** [@paul](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/paul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/large-format-printer/251 "2026-08-25T21:09:47Z")
Has there been any progress with the large Cannon printer? @mzocher or anyone else who has played with it. I have some photos I would like to print at a large scale if possible. --- ## [FREE: Crib Parts](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/free-crib-parts/248)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/free-crib-parts/248 "2026-08-18T19:28:42Z")
I just got a call from Vicki who has some solid oak crib rails and a metal base/springs that she wanted to find a home for. If you’re interested in these free pieces for a project, check the community board in the maker… --- ## [T-shirt screen printing machine](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/t-shirt-screen-printing-machine/247)
**Author:** [@emc357735](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/emc357735)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/t-shirt-screen-printing-machine/247 "2026-08-15T00:50:48Z")
Hi all, I wanted to let you know that I found a VEVOR T-shirt Screen Printing Machine 4 Color 4 Station 360° Rotating on Facebook for only $120-160. I included the link. Libby --- ## [Cricut Venture Drawing](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/cricut-venture-drawing/230)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/cricut-venture-drawing/230 "2026-08-12T01:18:40Z")
Sharing a test of the Cricut Venture in the coworking room doing some drawing using a generic marker. Things Used: Cricut Venture, Cricut Standard Grip 24"x28" mat, $0.50 poster board, generic permanent marker fr… --- ## [Back 40 clearance at fleet farm](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/back-40-clearance-at-fleet-farm/243)
**Author:** [@j\_dat](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/j_dat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/back-40-clearance-at-fleet-farm/243 "2026-08-11T17:13:29Z")
The farm and barn in town is clearencing out a bunch of Irwin bits and blades --- ## [Next Core Team Meeting Weds 8/5 @ 7](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/next-core-team-meeting-weds-8-5-7/236)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/next-core-team-meeting-weds-8-5-7/236 "2026-08-05T15:52:28Z")
Hey all, if you’re interested in org wide administration, events, procedures, grants, tech, etc… (all the stuff needed to keep a makerspace running) please consider joining our core team! We meet the first Wednesday of t… --- ## [1 Sheet Workbenches: Build for take-home tool library?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/1-sheet-workbenches-build-for-take-home-tool-library/175)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/1-sheet-workbenches-build-for-take-home-tool-library/175 "2026-08-05T15:23:34Z")
Chuck found plans for a cool foldable, portable workbench that’s made out of a single 4x8’ sheet of 3/4" plywood! I’m wondering if it’d be handy to build one or two for the take-home tool library? That way, someone doin… --- ## [3d Printing and prototyping studio](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/3d-printing-and-prototyping-studio/162)
**Author:** [@aekstrom](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/aekstrom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/3d-printing-and-prototyping-studio/162 "2026-08-03T17:47:25Z")
I wanted to continue the great discussion we had last night about the 3d printing and prototyping studio. I think we had a lot of discussion on the 3d printers, lasers and routers, so I wanted to touch on the electronics… --- ## [Space Noise Absorption](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/space-noise-absorption/215)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/space-noise-absorption/215 "2026-08-03T15:09:30Z")
We noticed when we met in the 3D printing and electronics space last night that the echoes off the hard surfaces made it get loud pretty quick with the handful of people we had. I thought I’d mention it in case any other… --- ## [Soda Vending Machine - Ideas?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/soda-vending-machine-ideas/180)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/soda-vending-machine-ideas/180 "2026-07-31T17:24:46Z")
Ok, after walking by that old 7Up machine in the makerspace every day for like four months, I finally ordered a key and opened it up. It’s a little bit of a mess inside, with some leaking sodas and many cans that expire… --- ## [Favorite Places for Materials?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/favorite-places-for-materials/120 "2026-07-28T12:14:44Z")
Let’s start a list: where are great places in the region to buy materials? They could be lumber, metal, fabric, electronics, whatever - as long as they’re in our region (no online only places) --- ## [Pegboard 3D Printed Accessories](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/pegboard-3d-printed-accessories/224)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/pegboard-3d-printed-accessories/224 "2026-07-22T22:02:58Z")
Here’s a couple sources for accessories (hooks, or trays for a pretty versatile gridfinity system) that you can 3D print for the pegboards that are in some of the spaces. Some are slightly tight for the holes so you migh… --- ## [Locker Shelf Project](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/locker-shelf-project/222)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/locker-shelf-project/222 "2026-07-12T12:52:27Z")
Just sharing a little project to make some freestanding shelves for my makerspace locker. Value shelves for $2.99 (or $0.99 on sale) (qty 1) 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 8’ boards (qty 2) I cut up the boards and glued them into th… --- ## [Home Assistant server for Makerspace?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/home-assistant-server-for-makerspace/177)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/home-assistant-server-for-makerspace/177 "2026-07-11T22:09:09Z")
The makerspace doesn’t have many smart home / commercial IoT devices at the moment, but I want to potentially have a POE tablet in each room to control audio, have a button for emergency calls, maybe the ability to repor… --- ## [Converting a laser cutter to a plotter?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/converting-a-laser-cutter-to-a-plotter/213)
**Author:** [@erik](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/erik)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/converting-a-laser-cutter-to-a-plotter/213 "2026-07-07T17:10:35Z")
Hello! There is a laser cutter in the loading dock someone donated that we might not be able to use as a laser cutter (since it’s not enclosed, I think?) – but if you ignore the laser part, it’s essentially a gcode-drive… --- ## [Electronics bench](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/electronics-bench/211)
**Author:** [@erik](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/erik)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/electronics-bench/211 "2026-07-04T01:35:40Z")
Hi all! I dropped off some basics today to get a start on an electronics bench in the 3d printing room. I have some more stuff to bring over (tomorrow maybe?) but there is an iron, power supply, scope and multimeter plus… --- ## [Individual Private Meeting Space (Privacy Pod / Office Phone Booth)](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/individual-private-meeting-space-privacy-pod-office-phone-booth/218)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/individual-private-meeting-space-privacy-pod-office-phone-booth/218 "2026-07-02T00:19:13Z")
I’m interested in ideas on ways to take private meetings when someone happens to be at the makerspace. This might be because they use it as a coworking space and have calls where they need privacy or just want to be able… --- ## [Fri 6/26 @ noon sewing machine repair](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/fri-6-26-noon-sewing-machine-repair/214)
**Author:** [@KathyC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/KathyC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/fri-6-26-noon-sewing-machine-repair/214 "2026-07-01T23:01:50Z")
Anyone interested or knowledgeable about seeing machine repair and operation. A couple of us are meeting at the Makers Space fri at noon to check out the three we have and make sure they’re up and running. Anyone with kn… --- ## [My First Personal Project](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/my-first-personal-project/212)
**Author:** [@AaronGesicki](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/AaronGesicki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/my-first-personal-project/212 "2026-06-22T03:53:59Z")
I dropped off a century-old Chesterfield-style sofa bed, purchased by my great-grandfather as a wedding gift for my grandmother. My daughter thought that renovating this would be something I’d rather do instead of rock … --- ## [Projector I can borrow?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/projector-i-can-borrow/139)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 2:27am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/projector-i-can-borrow/139 "2026-06-03T02:27:40Z")
Does anyone have a projector that I could please borrow for Wednesday evening’s meeting? (Tagging @AstroDocCarl and @BRJames because this feels like something one of you might have) --- ## [Hello! Tell us about yourself](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/hello-tell-us-about-yourself/178)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/hello-tell-us-about-yourself/178 "2026-06-02T16:06:37Z")
As more Winona-area people sign up for our Discourse server, i thought it’d be good to do a quick intro thread. Please reply back and tell us: A little about you: Areas of interest: What you’re excited about: For me,… [Next page](https://talk.winonacreators.org/c/general/4.md?page=1)