Hack-Make Space Comparison

Overview

Noisebridge is, amongst other things, a provider of infrastructure for technical and creative projects, and a community of like-minded individuals. TechShop is also something along these lines, with stronger focus on providing professional grade tools, such as laser cutters, CNC mills and Shopbots. Members of Noisebridge and Techshop frequently have overlapping interests and requirements.

In order to help members of both organizations locate resources at either place, we've started to put together this resource listing. We encourage people to get off their butts and do cool projects, and use this list to expedite the process of doing so, by finding the tools you need, at the location that is most convenient for you.

Please help populate this list to the best of your knowledge, that will make it more useful.

Apparently, Noisebridge members can get a 1/2 price membership to TechShop. And the other way around. Awesome!

Resource locator and comparison

General

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Physical Space	approx 5,600 sq. ft.	approx 17,000 sq. ft.
Membership Cost (monthly)	at least $40	at least $75
Availability	open 24 hours	9 AM to Midnight
Organization Structure	anarchist	for-profit
Drama

Important Note: Noisebridge also allows non-members to use our resources.

Abrasives

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Disk Sander, Large, Pedestal Mounted
Grinders, Pedestal Mounted
Sand Blasting Cabinet
Wire Wheel, Bench Mounted
Vibratory Polisher

Arts and Crafts

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Vinyl Cutter, Computer-Controlled
Glass Cutters, Stained Glass
Soldering Irons, Stained Glass

Automotive

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Floor Jack and Jack Stands
Motorcycle Lift
Transmission Jack
Engine Hoist
Battery Charger
Pneumatic Tools

Darkroom

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Darkroom with chemicals and supplies

Electronics

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Soldering Stations
Power Supply, DC
Signal Generator
Frequency Counter
Variable Transformer, Variac

Fabrication

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Cold Saw
Drill Press
Horizontal Band Saw
Vertical Band Saw
Tubing Bender
Angle Iron Bender/Notcher

Fabrics and Sewing

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Sewing Machine, Industrial
Sewing Machine, Standard
Overlock Machine, Serger
Embroidery Machine, Computer Controlled

Hand Tools

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Assorted Hand and Power Tools

Instruction

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Camera, Digital SLR
Projectors

Kitchen

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Kitchen with utensils and counterspace

Layout

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Granite Surface Plate
Height Gauges, Digital

Machining

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Lathe, Large Metal, with Digital Readout and Tooling
Milling Machine, Large, with Digital Readout and Tooling
Milling Machine, 4-Axis, CNC (Tormach)

Measurement

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Calipers, Digital and Dial
Micrometer, Digital

Plastics

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Vacuum Forming Station, 24" x 24"
Heat Strip Bender
Injection Molder (Morgan)
Router Table

Prototyping

	Noisebridge	TechShop
3D Printer, ABS
Laser Cutter, Epilog (Helix 60 Watt)
3D Scanner (NextEngine)

Sheet Metal

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Box and Pan Brake
English Wheel
Planishing Hammer, Air-Powered
Rotary Turret Punch
Sheet Metal Shear, Power, 48" Wide
Slip Roll, Power, 48" Wide
Throatless Shear, Bench Mounted
Corner Notcher

Surface and Finishing

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Powder Coating Station and Oven
Spray Painting Area, Ventilation Hood

Welding

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Plasma Cutter, CNC, 4' x 8' (Torchmate)
Welder, TIG
Welder, MIG
Welder, Spot
Plasma Cutter, Hand Held

Wood Working

	Noisebridge	TechShop
Wood Router, CNC (ShopBot)
Table Saw (SawStop)
Compound Miter Saw, Sliding
Table Router
Band Saw
Belt/Disc Sander, Free Standing
Lathe, 24", 3HP
Scroll Saw
Drill Press, Free Standing