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<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. Chances are that members of Noisebridge and Techshop have overlapping interests and requirements.</p>


Please stop trying to improve me, I neither need nor want you to. It's time to accept me as I am or move on.
<p>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.</p>


--Noisebridge
<p>Please help populate this list to the best of your knowledge, that will make it more useful.</p>
 
<p>Apparently, Noisebridge members can get a 1/2 price membership to TechShop. Awesome!</p>
 
<h2>Resource locator and comparison</h2>
 
<h3>General</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Physical Space</td>
<td align="right">approx 5,600 sq. ft.</td>
<td align="right">approx 17,000 sq. ft.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Membership Cost (monthly)</td>
<td align="right">at least $40</td>
<td align="right">at least $75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Availability</td>
<td align="right">open 24 hours</td>
<td align="right">9 AM to Midnight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Organization Structure</td>
<td align="right">anarchist</td>
<td align="right">for-profit</td>
</tr>
</table>
<p><i><b>Important Note</b>: Noisebridge also allows non-members to use our resources.</i></p>
 
<h3>Abrasives</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Disk Sander, Large, Pedestal Mounted</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Grinders, Pedestal Mounted</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sand Blasting Cabinet</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wire Wheel, Bench Mounted</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vibratory Polisher</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Arts and Crafts</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vinyl Cutter, Computer-Controlled</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glass Cutters, Stained Glass</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Soldering Irons, Stained Glass</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Automotive</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Floor Jack and Jack Stands</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Motorcycle Lift</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Transmission Jack</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Engine Hoist</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Battery Charger</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pneumatic Tools</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Darkroom</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Darkroom with chemicals and supplies</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Electronics</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Multimeters</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oscilloscopes</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Soldering Stations</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Power Supply, DC</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Signal Generator</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frequency Counter</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Variable Transformer, Variac</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Fabrication</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cold Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drill Press</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Horizontal Band Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vertical Band Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tubing Bender</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angle Iron Bender/Notcher</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Fabrics and Sewing</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sewing Machine, Industrial</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sewing Machine, Standard</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Overlock Machine, Serger</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Embroidery Machine, Computer Controlled</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Hand Tools</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assorted Hand and Power Tools</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Instruction</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Camera, Digital SLR</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Projectors</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Kitchen</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kitchen with utensils and counterspace</td>
<td align="center">[[Image:check.png]]</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Layout</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Granite Surface Plate</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height Gauges, Digital</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Machining</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lathe, Large Metal, with Digital Readout and Tooling</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Milling Machine, Large, with Digital Readout and Tooling</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Milling Machine, 4-Axis, CNC (Tormach)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Measurement</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Calipers, Digital and Dial</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micrometer, Digital</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Plastics</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vacuum Forming Station, 24" x 24"</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Heat Strip Bender</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Injection Molder (Morgan)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Router Table</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Prototyping</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3D Printer, ABS</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laser Cutter, Epilog (Helix 60 Watt)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3D Scanner (NextEngine)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Sheet Metal</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Box and Pan Brake</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>English Wheel</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Planishing Hammer, Air-Powered</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rotary Turret Punch</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sheet Metal Shear, Power, 48" Wide</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Slip Roll, Power, 48" Wide</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Throatless Shear, Bench Mounted</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corner Notcher</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Surface and Finishing</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Powder Coating Station and Oven</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spray Painting Area, Ventilation Hood</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Welding</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plasma Cutter, CNC, 4' x 8' (Torchmate)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Welder, TIG</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Welder, MIG</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Welder, Spot</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plasma Cutter, Hand Held</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
<h3>Wood Working</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>&nbsp;</th>
<th><font color="red">Noisebridge</font></th>
<th><font color="blue">TechShop</font></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wood Router, CNC (ShopBot)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Table Saw (SawStop)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Compound Miter Saw, Sliding</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Table Router</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Band Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Belt/Disc Sander, Free Standing</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lathe, 24", 3HP</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scroll Saw</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drill Press, Free Standing</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</table>

Revision as of 19:01, 18 February 2011

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. Chances are that members of Noisebridge and Techshop 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. 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

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 Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination  

Electronics

  Noisebridge TechShop
Multimeters Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
Oscilloscopes Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
Soldering Stations Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
Power Supply, DC    
Signal Generator    
Frequency Counter    
Variable Transformer, Variac    

Fabrication

  Noisebridge TechShop
Cold Saw    
Drill Press Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
Horizontal Band Saw    
Vertical Band Saw    
Tubing Bender   
Angle Iron Bender/Notcher    

Fabrics and Sewing

  Noisebridge TechShop
Sewing Machine, Industrial    
Sewing Machine, Standard Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
Overlock Machine, Serger Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
Embroidery Machine, Computer Controlled    

Hand Tools

  Noisebridge TechShop
Assorted Hand and Power Tools Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination

Instruction

  Noisebridge TechShop
Camera, Digital SLR    
Projectors Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination

Kitchen

  Noisebridge TechShop
Kitchen with utensils and counterspace Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination  

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