[DampRobot]

I'm a proud member of about three months.

Your right, classes are the expensive stuff. I've taken four so far, and at $60 or so per, they took a big chunk out of my wallet. On the other hand, it's really great to have access to their tools basically whenever I want. I can decide that I want to make something, drive down there, plasma cut it, powder coat it, and laser engrave it. It's very convenient.

Age restrictions are sort of a drag though. I can't technically use the mill, waterjet, or CNC plasma cuter alone. But as long as there aren't problems, it usually isn't an issue...

Overall, TS is a super cool place. Become a member there and take classes, especially if you're often frustrated with your teams ability to get things done. On the other hand, it's pretty expensive, and has some limitations.