TechShop coming to Chandler AZ
 

I thought teams in Arizona would like this, especially if they are in Central AZ.

https://asunews.asu.edu/20120731_TechShop

I can't wait till our team gets a membership. Finally people who can teach us how to properly use the mill/lathe combo!

For the rest of you, what do you think? Do you have anything similar near you? If you use it, how much does it benefit you?

Re: TechShop coming to Chandler AZ
 

To all those in Central Arizona who don't already have a machine shop - Get a membership...now. We have a Tech Shop in San Jose, and it's been an invaluable resource to many teams. The classes teach a lot, the machines will give you so much more capabilities, and the price is just right.

Re: TechShop coming to Chandler AZ
 

I believe minors can only use machinery at TS if accompanied by a parent, which is very limiting. We heard they would like to find a way for students to have more access but have to deal with insurance issues before that can happen.

Re: TechShop coming to Chandler AZ
 

I hope they open up one in Southern California soon. I got to go there when I went o Google I/O this year and I thought it was awesome!

Re: TechShop coming to Chandler AZ
 

Check out: http://www.makerplace.com/
I have been going there almost daily this summer running various projects and our new WCD frame.