Frequently Asked Questions

What can I find in the Fab Lab?

You can find a range of equipment in the Fab Lab including:

  • Laser Cutter (Trotec Speedy 360 80W CO2)
  • CNC Router (1.5mx1.5m Workbee V3)
  • CNC Desktop Mill (Roland monoFab SRM-20)
  • 3D Printer (Ultimaker S5 and Bambu P1S)
  • 3D Scanner (Einscan Pro HD)
  • Vinyl Cutter (Roland GS-24)
  • Vlogging kit (Canon)
  • Digital drawing tablet (Wacom Cintiq 32” Pro)
  • Virtual Reality Headsets (Oculus Rift and Quest)
  • Desktop PCs for rendering, game and graphics design

How can I access the Fab Lab?

There are four main ways to access the Fab Lab and its equipment:

  • Attending workshops or events held at the space
  • Going to the space on a day when it is open
  • Booking an appointment or hiring the space
  • Joining the Lake Make Club

You can find out more information about access here

What are the opening hours?

The Fab Lab's regular opening hours are:

  • Saturdays 10am-11.30am and 12pm-4.30pm
  • Mondays and Tuesdays 1pm-3pm
  • Other times by appointment (contact: [email protected] for bookings)

The Fab Lab is closed on public holidays, long weekends and during the Christmas/New Year shutdown

Keep up to date with opening hours and events here

Where is it located?

The Fab Lab is located at Windale Hub, bilyabayi, 20 Lake Street Windale NSW 2306

Can the Fab Lab be used for commercial use?

We do allow limited commercial use of the Fab Lab.  Please see our Lake Make Club page for more details.

Does the Fab Lab do commissions?

We will consider doing commissions. Contact us at [email protected] with information about your commission and we will get in touch. Charges for undertaking commissions will include the cost of materials and staff time.

Hiring the Fab Lab

You can hire the space for events, workshops, meetups etc.

Please contact [email protected] with details on what you would like to hire the space for.

Note fees and charges may apply to hire the space.