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Maker Space Woodshop logo. 
Open Hours

Monday 6-9 PM, Saturday 9-1 PM

During the day, our students, small businesses, and partner programs utilize this 1,400 sq. ft. woodshop to learn woodworking basics, fabricate products for sale, and volunteer on community projects. We offer Open Maker Hours and Adult DIY Classes in the evenings and on weekends. Our volunteer supervisors, who oversee Open Maker Hours, bring decades of collective experience to support participants.

How to Use during Open Maker Hours:

  • Please sign up in advance for Open Maker Hours through our reservation system (you will receive a login from our staff after following the initial sign-up steps)

  • You must book at least 8 hours in advance; this gives our volunteer supervisors a heads up of who to expect and who to contact in case of last-minute cancellations.

  • Time slots are first-come, first-served with a limit of 4 users at anytime in the shop.

  • You can book slots up to 2 weeks in advance.

  • You must be 18 or older to use the woodshop.

  • When signing up for the first time, make sure to complete the three steps below before trying to reserve a time slot.

3 Steps for
Open Maker Hours
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1. Complete Our Safety Orientation

Everyone must enroll in a woodshop safety orientation before using equipment in our shop, regardless of age or business type. Check our class list to sign up. Scholarships are available for income-eligible participants; email [email protected] to apply.

A woman wearing safety glasses and headphones, using a hammer and chisel to work on a piece of wood in a woodworking workshop.

2. Make a Donation

Cost shouldn't be a barrier to accessing our makerspace. We use a pay-what-you-can model instead of expensive monthly fees. Your donation helps maintain our spaces and support staffing while ensuring The Foundry remains an inclusive and welcoming environment.

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3. Notify Staff & Schedule a Visit

Contact The Foundry staff at [email protected] to confirm your donation and completed safety class. You’ll receive information on scheduling time during Open Maker Hours.

Equipment:

  • Jointers:

    • Berlin Machine Works 12" Jointer with an 8' Bed

    • Delta 12" Jointer with a Helical Cutter Head

  • Saws:

    • SawStop Table Saw - 3HP with a 52" T-Glide Fence System

    • 5HP Powermatic Table Saw

    • DeWalt 10" Sliding Miter Saw

    • Jet 18" Band Saw (1 1/2 HP, 6" Resaw Capacity)

    • Circular Saws and Hand Saws

  • Planers:

    • Delta 15" Planer

    • Portable Planers

  • Sanders:

    • Oscillating/Spindle Sanders

    • Jet 16-32 Drum Sander

    • 4" Stationary Belt Sander

    • Random Orbital Sanders

  • Router Setup:

    • Kreg Router Table with a Porter Cable Router

  • Additional Equipment:

    • Numerous standard woodshop tools, including Drill Presses, Air Compressors, Nail Guns, Hand Tools, Various Clamps, and over 100 Router Bits

(includes, but is not limited to)

Young man wearing glasses operating a bandsaw in a woodworking workshop.
Four people working on assembling a wooden planter box. One woman is using a hammer, a man is holding the frame, and two younger women are observing.