The fabrication marketplace built for you

Stop Guessing
Who Can Build It.

Your job. Their machine. Matched by capability, not keywords.
Equipment-verified makers. Escrow-secured payments.

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Equipment-Verified Makers
350+ Registered Machines
Escrow-Secured Payments
17 Equipment Categories
No Listing Fees for Buyers
The Problem

General Marketplaces Fail Fabrication

Etsy has 120 million listings. Fiverr has 800 categories. Your custom fabrication job is buried under stock products and generic "I'll 3D print anything" gigs — no equipment specs, no capability verification, no idea if the maker can actually do what you need.

✕  Etsy / Fiverr / Facebook Groups
No equipment verification — you're trusting a profile photo and a bio
Search by keyword, not capability — "3D printing" returns 200,000 results
No way to filter by machine type, material capability, or build volume
Geographic matching is an afterthought — your "local" maker is 3 states away
Payment disputes go through generic support teams with no fabrication context
No portfolio verification, no equipment photos, no track record transparency
✓  The Spool List
Every maker registers actual machines — model, specs, materials, build volume
Jobs matched by equipment capability — your specs routed to machines that fit
Filter by 17 categories: 3D printing, laser, CNC, textiles, metalwork, ceramics & more
Geographic proximity matching — closest capable makers surface first
Escrow-secured payments — funds released only when you confirm delivery
Verified portfolios, machine photos, and transparent maker track records
350+ Verified machines in the catalog across 17 categories
$28.6B Global 3D printing market 2025 — growing at 24% annually
17 Equipment categories from 3D printing to jewelry casting
$0 Equipment verification offered by Etsy, Fiverr, or Facebook Groups
Why The Spool List

10 Reasons To Make The Switch

Every one of these is a direct answer to a real problem that buyers face every day when trying to find fabrication services on general marketplaces.

01 ⚙️
Equipment-Verified Matching

Post your job with material, process, and tolerance requirements. The system checks those against registered equipment capabilities and routes your job to makers whose machines can actually do it. Not keyword matching — spec matching.

02 🔍
See The Actual Machines

Every maker profile shows the exact equipment they own — model number, build volume, materials supported. You know what's building your part before you commit. No guessing, no "I think I can do that."

03 🛠️
17 Fabrication Categories

3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, woodworking, textiles, metalwork, electronics, casting, ceramics, jewelry — and seven more. Whatever you need fabricated, there's a verified maker for it.

04 🔒
Escrow-Secured Payments

Stripe processes cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and USDC. Funds are held in escrow until you confirm delivery. Built-in dispute resolution protects both parties on every transaction.

05 📷
Verified Portfolios

Every maker has a gallery of completed work — real photos, real projects, real results. See what they've built before you hire them. Ratings capture quality, accuracy, communication, and delivery speed.

06 📍
Geographic Proximity Matching

Jobs are routed to the closest capable makers first. Lower shipping costs, faster turnaround, easier to meet in person for complex projects. Local fabrication, verified by equipment.

07 💬
Real-Time Project Chat

In-app messaging with file sharing, image attachments, and order-linked conversations. Discuss specs, share reference photos, negotiate details — all in one thread tied to your job.

08 📄
Upload Any File Format

STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP, DXF, SVG, AI, PDF, JPG, PNG, and ZIP archives. Upload design files directly when posting a job or through the project chat. Makers get exactly what they need.

09 🌐
iOS, Android, and Desktop

Native iOS app on the App Store. Full Progressive Web App for Android and desktop. Post a job from your phone, track it from your laptop. Offline support included.

10 💰
No Listing Fees for Buyers

Posting a job costs you nothing. You only pay the agreed price when you accept a maker's bid. No listing fees, no subscription required to post jobs. The platform fee is charged to the maker, not the buyer.

How It Works

Post. Match. Build. Pay.

Four steps from idea to finished part. The platform handles equipment matching, escrow, and communication — you just describe what you need.

01
📝
Post Your Job
Describe what you need: material, process, quantity, tolerances, deadline. Upload design files in any format.
02
Get Matched
The system routes your job to nearby makers whose registered equipment meets your specifications.
03
💬
Review & Accept
Compare maker profiles, portfolios, ratings, and bids. Chat directly to discuss details. Accept when ready.
04
Receive & Release
Get your part delivered. Confirm quality. Escrow releases payment to the maker. Rate and review.
Who It's For

Built For Every Fabrication Buyer

From weekend hobbyists to industrial procurement teams — if you need something fabricated, The Spool List was built for you.

Private
Hobbyists & Enthusiasts
Custom parts, replacement components, personal projects. Need one-off fabrication from someone who knows the material.
Private
Cosplay & Prop Makers
Helmets, armor, props. Need flexible materials, large build volumes, and makers who understand finishing and assembly.
Private
Gift & Custom Orders
Personalized items, custom enclosures, one-of-a-kind pieces. Post the idea, let a verified maker bring it to life.
Private
Jewellery Designers
Castable wax prints, laser-cut settings, precision resin. Zero tolerance for dimensional error.
Prosumer
Etsy & Handmade Sellers
Outsource production runs to verified makers. Same machine, same settings, same result — batch consistency guaranteed.
Prosumer
Small Studios & Agencies
Prototype enclosures, signage, display pieces. Need fast turnaround from makers with commercial-grade equipment.
Prosumer
Makerspaces & Hackerspaces
Community spaces needing overflow capacity. Send jobs to verified external makers when your own machines are booked.
Prosumer
Print Service Bureaus
Subcontract jobs outside your equipment capability. Laser job from a CNC shop? Route it to a verified laser maker.
Professional
Product Designers
Engineering-grade prototypes. Specify material, tolerance, and finish — matched to machines that meet the spec.
Professional
Film, TV & Theatre
Fast turnaround props and set pieces. Production budgets need reliability and speed over cheapness.
Professional
Schools & Universities
STEM projects, curriculum prototyping, student competitions. PO-friendly purchasing, bulk pricing available.
Professional
Dental Laboratories
Biocompatible prints from verified equipment. Traceability and compliance documentation on every order.
Industrial
Automotive Fabricators
Heat-resistant brackets, UV-stable trim, precision tooling. Spec-matched to industrial-grade equipment.
Industrial
Electronics Manufacturers
Custom enclosures, PCB jigs, ESD-safe housings. Verified maker equipment eliminates guesswork.
Industrial
Architecture Studios
Precision scale models, facade studies, material samples. Dimensional accuracy and finish grade guaranteed.
Industrial
Aerospace & Defence
Prototyping with traceable materials and documented provenance. Full certification chain from maker to delivery.
Pricing

Transparent. No Surprises.

Posting jobs costs buyers nothing — no listing fee, no subscription. Platform commission is charged to the maker's side. Makers choose their tier based on the reach, machine slots, and fee rate they need.

Free
$0
forever
10% platform fee
  • Post unlimited jobs (no buyer fees)
  • 1 machine slot for makers
  • 50-mile matching radius
  • Escrow on every order
  • In-app chat & files
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Pro
$14.99/mo
billed monthly
7% platform fee
  • Everything in Free
  • 3 + 2 add-on machine slots
  • 100-mile matching radius
  • Priority in job matching
  • Analytics dashboard
Start Pro
Premium
$29.99/mo
billed monthly
5% platform fee
  • Everything in Pro
  • 8 + 5 add-on machine slots
  • 500-mile matching radius
  • Verified badge
  • Priority support
Start Premium
Enterprise
$499/mo
billed monthly
4% platform fee
  • Everything in Premium
  • 50 + 10 add-on machine slots
  • Nationwide matching
  • Dedicated account manager
  • API access
Contact Us

Your Job.
Their Machine.
Matched By Specs.

Etsy has 120 million listings. Fiverr has 800 categories. We have the makers whose equipment can actually build what you need — verified by machine, matched by proximity, secured by escrow.

Post your first job today — no listing fee, no subscription. See the difference equipment verification makes.