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Project Ideas

What You Could Make Here

These are the kinds of projects our members will build. The equipment to make them is part of the $80,000 foundation — and a community space is what will let people actually create them.

Featured Projects

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A two-way mirror that shows the weather, calendar, and news. Woodworking for the frame, electronics for the display, and coding to make it smart.

Woodshop + Electronics Lab

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An Arduino-powered LED cube with custom animations. A great intro to electronics, soldering, and programming.

Electronics Lab · Arduino

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Lake Tahoe Topographic Map

A multi-layer walnut and maple topographic map. Precision cutting and beautiful grain — a woodshop showcase.

Woodshop · CNC Router

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Laser-Engraved Tumblers

Personalized Yeti-style tumblers laser engraved for a wedding party. A perfect custom gift idea.

Laser Cutting

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CNC-Carved Maps

Detailed relief maps carved from wood on the CNC router — great wall art and learning toolpaths.

CNC Router Workshop

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Your Project Here

What would you build with access to a full shop and mentors? That's exactly what we're building this space for.

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Help Make These Projects Possible

A real community space means Arlington, TX's students, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs can build things like this together.

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