Coroplast (corrugated plastic) is a material that you should investigate for your #MakerSpace. Yes, you can buy it in various sizes and colors at Home Depot/Lowes/Menards or Amazon (pay close attention to sizes). But it is a product that you can get for free, if you ask the right people. This is what most election yard signs are made of, so find your politicians and issue leaders and ask them to donate after the election.
You will need a couple of tools to work with it. The first is a coro-claw {$20} (there are different size ones because there are different dimensions for the flutes in coroplast. This tool is used to cut following the flutes (rip cut). Depending on how you place it in the flute, it can cut through one (for a bend) or both sides of the coroplast.
The second is a clever cutter {10 pack ~$16}. This can be used to rip one side in the flute channel. It is not as neat a line as the coro claw, so usually just used for some final cut throughs. The third is your trusty exacto or utility knife (A or B ) for cross cutting. You will also want a solid, straight edge for your cross cuts (piece of wood, metal ruler, level…)
The second is a clever cutter {10 pack ~$16}. This can be used to rip one side in the flute channel. It is not as neat a line as the coro claw, so usually just used for some final cut throughs. The third is your trusty exacto or utility knife (A or B ) for cross cutting. You will also want a solid, straight edge for your cross cuts (piece of wood, metal ruler, level…)
Pretty much anything you can make with cardboard you can make with this. It is not quite as bendable as cardboard, but it can get wet, unlike cardboard. I have seen walls for model structures, pieces for bridges (instead of toothpicks or popsicle sticks), mini car chassis, even wheels.
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