USA Maker Shops and Shared woodworking, metal working, electronics spaces for people to make things and repair things

Maker spaces, also known as hackerspaces or shared workshops, are community-driven spaces where people can come together to work on projects, share tools and resources, and learn from one another. They often provide access to woodworking, metalworking, electronics, and other specialized equipment that individuals may not have at home.




Here are some well-known maker spaces across the United States:

1. TechShop (various locations): TechShop was a chain of maker spaces with locations across the United States before closing in 2017. Some locations have since reopened under new names or management, such as TheShop.build in San Francisco, and Nova Labs in Reston, Virginia.
   
   
   
2. Artisan's Asylum (Somerville, Massachusetts): This non-profit community workshop offers a wide range of tools and equipment for woodworking, metalworking, electronics, and more. They also offer classes and workshops for members and non-members.
3. ADX (Portland, Oregon): ADX is a membership-based maker space that provides access to woodworking, metalworking, and digital fabrication equipment. They also offer classes, workshops, and private studio space for rent.
4. The Crucible (Oakland, California): This industrial arts school and maker space offers classes in various disciplines, including woodworking, metalworking, glass, and ceramics. They also have a youth program and provide studio space for artists.
5. Maker Works (Ann Arbor, Michigan): This community workshop offers woodworking, metalworking, electronics, and laser cutting equipment, as well as classes and workshops in various disciplines.
6. Fab Lab San Diego (San Diego, California): Part of the international Fab Lab network, this maker space offers access to digital fabrication tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines.
7. Noisebridge (San Francisco, California): A hackerspace with a focus on technology and programming, Noisebridge also has tools and resources for woodworking, metalworking, and electronics.
8. NYC Resistor (Brooklyn, New York): This member-supported hackerspace offers resources for electronics, woodworking, and metalworking, as well as regular classes and events.

Many cities and towns across the United States have maker spaces, hackerspaces, or shared workshops that cater to various interests and skill levels. To find a maker space near you, try searching online or check out directories like makerspace.com or hackerspaces.org.

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