Editing Hack-Make Space Comparison

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Noisebridge has many of the same basic tools as TechShop. 
Noisebridge is also a non-profit organization, collaboratively run by its members.</p>

<p>We encourage everybody to use our facilities instead of TechShop, provided we have the tools you need.</p>

<h2>Comparison</h2>

<h3>General</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Physical Space</td>
<td>approx 5,600 sq. ft.</td>
<td>approx 17,000 sq. ft.</td>
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<td>Membership Cost (monthly)</td>
<td>at least $40</td>
<td>at least $75</td>
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<td>Hours of availability</td>
<td>open 24 hours</td>
<td>9 AM to Midnight</td>
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<td>Organization Structure</td>
<td>non-profit</td>
<td>for-profit</td>
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<p><i><b>Important Note</b>: Noisebridge also allows non-members to use our resources.</i></p>

<h3>Abrasives</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Disk Sander, Large, Pedestal Mounted</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Grinders, Pedestal Mounted</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Sand Blasting Cabinet</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Wire Wheel, Bench Mounted</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Vibratory Polisher</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Arts and Crafts</h3>
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<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Vinyl Cutter, Computer-Controlled</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Glass Cutters, Stained Glass</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Soldering Irons, Stained Glass</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Automotive</h3>
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<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Floor Jack and Jack Stands</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Motorcycle Lift</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Transmission Jack</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Engine Hoist</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Battery Charger</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Pneumatic Tools</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Electronics</h3>
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<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Multimeter</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Oscilloscope</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Soldering Station</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Power Supply, DC</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Signal Generator</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Frequency Counter</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Variable Transformer, Variac</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Fabrication</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Cold Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Drill Press</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Horizontal Band Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Vertical Band Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Tubing Bender</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Angle Iron Bender/Notcher</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Fabrics and Sewing</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Sewing Machine, Industrial</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Sewing Machine, Standard</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Overlock Machine, Serger</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Embroidery Machine, Computer Controlled</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Hand Tools</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Assorted Hand and Power Tools</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<h3>Instruction</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Camera, Digital SLR</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Projector</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<h3>Layout</h3>
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<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Granite Surface Plate</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height Gauges, Digital</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Machining</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Lathe, Large Metal, with Digital Readout and Tooling</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Milling Machine, Large, with Digital Readout and Tooling</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Milling Machine, 4-Axis, CNC (Tormach)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Measurement</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Calipers, Digital and Dial</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Micrometer, Digital</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Plastics</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Vacuum Forming Station, 24" x 24"</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Heat Strip Bender</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Injection Molder (Morgan)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Router Table</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Prototyping</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>3D Printer, ABS</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Laser Cutter, Epilog (Helix 60 Watt)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>3D Scanner (NextEngine)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<h3>Sheet Metal</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Box and Pan Brake</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>English Wheel</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Planishing Hammer, Air-Powered</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Rotary Turret Punch</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Sheet Metal Shear, Power, 48" Wide</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Slip Roll, Power, 48" Wide</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Throatless Shear, Bench Mounted</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Corner Notcher</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Surface and Finishing</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Powder Coating Station and Oven</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Spray Painting Area, Ventilation Hood</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Welding</h3>
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<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Plasma Cutter, CNC, 4' x 8' (Torchmate)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Welder, TIG</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Welder, MIG</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Welder, Spot</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Plasma Cutter, Hand Held</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<h3>Wood Working</h3>
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<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
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<td>Wood Router, CNC (ShopBot)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Table Saw (SawStop)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Compound Miter Saw, Sliding</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Table Router</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Band Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Belt/Disc Sander, Free Standing</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lathe, 24", 3HP</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Scroll Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Drill Press, Free Standing</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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