MakeHaven is for
INventors
The perfect place to create and get feedback on your early prototype or just engage with a community of people working on the frontiers of technology.
Hobbyists
Connect with others who share your passion. Share the skills you have developed expand your horizons.
ARTISANS
Experiment with new medium and challenge your ideas to create something unique. Hone woodworking, sewing or printmaking skills.
The tools to make anything!
Wood shop
Full workshop with all the equipment including: table saw, band-saw, CNC, lathe, planer and hand tools.
Metal SHop
Full metal working shop with saws, vertical mills, CNC machine, waterjet cutter, lathes, welding, jewelry making and blacksmithing.
Textiles & Sewing
Sewing Machines, quilting machine, knitting machine, computerized embroidery and an area to layout and cut large fabrics.
Ceramics & Plastics
Pottery wheel, and a kiln for pottery. Pressure pot and vacuum chamber to support casting. Vacuum former, injection molder, resin 3d printer, grinder and compression oven for plastics.
Digital Fabrication
Many 3d printers, laser cutters, CNC milling machines, access to design software and more.
Electronics & Radio
Electronics workbench with oscilloscopes, soldering station, reflow oven, and ham radio with antennas on the roof.
Media & Printmaking
Presses for woodblock, screen printing capabilities and a media room built for podcast and product photography.
HOME BREWING & BIO
MA computerized home brewing system and Community Bio Lab capable of work with DNA and growing bio materials.
Stay Connected
We will email you about upcoming events and workshops.
Kalamazoo Belt Grinder, Small (1"x42")
6" Cut Off Saw
Observations of a Makerspace Organizer at the Global Community Bio Summit.
Submitted by J.R. Logan on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:05amBiology and biotech are exciting frontiers. As a makerspace I see it as our obligation to make exciting areas of technology more approachable by providing tools and experiences. For this reason our makerspace has been interested in becoming involved in the Community DIY Bio Movement.
House keeping and community spirit meeting
Submitted by Catherine Cazes... on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 8:43amChris La Salle and Catherine CW are requesting a meeting for addressing more engaging communal housekeeping. We want to see folks caring and respecting the space and tools provided and think a meeting is in order. Thank you
Viking Husqvarna Sewing Machine
Artisan 1430 Printer (for silkscreen / screen printing
Submitted by Make Haven on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 9:15pmThese are used by screen printers with all black ink to get consistent dark transparencies used in screen printing.
The 1430 was discontinued, and replaced with the Expression Photo HD XP-15000 Wide-format Printer
https://epson.com/For-Home/Printers/Photo/Expression-Photo-HD-XP-15000-W...
Sewing machine, non-badged
Submitted by Kate Cebik on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 3:11pmStrong, durable, simple machine that would be available to members and guests (including kids 8+) https://www.amazon.com/SINGER-Featherweight-C240-Sewing-Machine/dp/B0746...
Book Binding Machine (Hot pellet glue Type)
Submitted by Jonathan Colombo on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 12:32pmMake your own book sound cool, Also seems like a easy hobby that would interest everyone (based on no facts at all)
**Only if there is enough interest from many people. Please vote seriously please vote (hint hint)
https://www.amazon.com/OrangeA-Binding-Machine-Binder-Manual/dp/B01GH17Y72
Pottery Wheel
Submitted by Mike Stapleton on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 10:46amMany people would love to be able to do pottery. Good models range from 800-1500$
https://www.theceramicshop.com/product/1804/brent-b-pottery-wheel/