Metal Shop Gallery
Explore our professional metalworking facility featuring mills, lathes, and equipment for precision machining and metal fabrication projects.
Explore our professional metalworking facility featuring mills, lathes, and equipment for precision machining and metal fabrication projects.
Our metal shop is equipped with professional-grade mills, lathes, and fabrication equipment for precision metalworking and machining projects.
At Kalamazoo Makerspace, our metal shop provides access to professional machining equipment that enables members to work with metal in ways that would otherwise require expensive commercial shop access. Whether you're creating custom parts, repairing equipment, or building metal projects from scratch, our facility has the tools you need.
Our metal shop features both the Herco Mill and Bridgeport Mill, giving members access to versatile milling capabilities for a wide range of projects. Combined with our metal lathes for turning operations and a metal band saw for cutting stock, you have the core equipment needed for most metalworking and machining tasks.
The metal shop is designed for members who have experience with metalworking equipment or are willing to learn. While limited training is available, members are expected to have or develop the knowledge necessary to operate the equipment safely and effectively. The space includes proper workholding equipment, measuring tools, and safety gear to support professional-quality metalworking.
Join Kalamazoo Makerspace and gain access to our professional metal shop facility.
View Membership Options Schedule a TourBasic safety orientation is provided. Members should have prior metalworking experience or be prepared to learn independently with available resources.
Experienced members may be available to provide guidance and share their expertise with fellow metalworkers.
All members must follow safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment when working in the metal shop.
Yes, members provide their own materials for projects. We may have some scrap metal available, but plan to source your own stock for most projects.
Members should have prior metalworking experience or be committed to learning independently. Limited training is available, so familiarity with mills, lathes, and metalworking safety is beneficial.
The metal shop supports a wide range of projects including custom parts fabrication, repairs, prototyping, and general metalworking. Projects should be appropriate for the available equipment.
After becoming a member, you'll need to complete a safety orientation. Due to limited training availability, prior experience with metalworking equipment is recommended.
The metal shop is available during makerspace open hours. Check our calendar or contact us for current hours and any scheduled maintenance times.