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 |
Important Note: Noisebridge also allows non-members to use our resources.
Abrasives
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Disk Sander, Large, Pedestal Mounted | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Grinders, Pedestal Mounted | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Sand Blasting Cabinet | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Wire Wheel, Bench Mounted | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Vibratory Polisher | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Arts and Crafts
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Cutter, Computer-Controlled | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Glass Cutters, Stained Glass | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Soldering Irons, Stained Glass | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Automotive
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Jack and Jack Stands | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Motorcycle Lift | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Transmission Jack | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Engine Hoist | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Battery Charger | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Pneumatic Tools | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Darkroom
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Darkroom with chemicals and supplies | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Electronics
Fabrication
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Saw | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Drill Press | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
| Horizontal Band Saw | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Vertical Band Saw | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Tubing Bender | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Angle Iron Bender/Notcher | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Fabrics and Sewing
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Sewing Machine, Industrial | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| 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 | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
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 | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| 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 | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Layout
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Surface Plate | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Height Gauges, Digital | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Machining
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Lathe, Large Metal, with Digital Readout and Tooling | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Milling Machine, Large, with Digital Readout and Tooling | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Milling Machine, 4-Axis, CNC (Tormach) | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Measurement
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Calipers, Digital and Dial | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Micrometer, Digital | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Plastics
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Forming Station, 24" x 24" | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Heat Strip Bender | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Injection Molder (Morgan) | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Router Table | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Prototyping
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Printer, ABS | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Laser Cutter, Epilog (Helix 60 Watt) | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| 3D Scanner (NextEngine) | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Sheet Metal
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Box and Pan Brake | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| English Wheel | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Planishing Hammer, Air-Powered | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Rotary Turret Punch | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Sheet Metal Shear, Power, 48" Wide | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Slip Roll, Power, 48" Wide | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Throatless Shear, Bench Mounted | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Corner Notcher | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Surface and Finishing
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Powder Coating Station and Oven | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Spray Painting Area, Ventilation Hood | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Welding
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma Cutter, CNC, 4' x 8' (Torchmate) | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Welder, TIG | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Welder, MIG | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Welder, Spot | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Plasma Cutter, Hand Held | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |
Wood Working
| Noisebridge | TechShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Router, CNC (ShopBot) | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Table Saw (SawStop) | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Compound Miter Saw, Sliding | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Table Router | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Band Saw | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Belt/Disc Sander, Free Standing | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Lathe, 24", 3HP | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Scroll Saw | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination | |
| Drill Press, Free Standing | Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination |