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NYC Resistor is invite-only. I used to go to TechShop in Menlo Park, which had CNC mills, 2 laser cutters, rapid prototyper, multiple shop bots, welding, alumin
by rdouble 16y ago
NYC Resistor is invite-only. I used to go to TechShop in Menlo Park, which had CNC mills, 2 laser cutters, rapid prototyper, multiple shop bots, welding, aluminum casting, a 3-D foam cutter, CNC vinyl cutter, industrial sewing machines. and so forth. AFAIK, there is no equivalent in NYC (I am already a 3rd ward member... does not come close).
Does anyone know of a place in NYC like TechShop? I've heard SVA has a fab lab, but it seems like you have to be an MFA student to get access.
- davidbalbert 16y agoIIRC, Resistor has open hack nights every Tuesday or Thursday. If you hang out and make stuff, you won't get turned away. I totally agree though. I wish space wasn't at such a premium in New York. The whole community would do well with a more open Resistor.
- ybot 16y agoIt doesn't quite fit the bill of replacing TechShop, but you should check out Alpha One Labs (http://www.alphaonelabs.com/ http://www.alphaonelabs.com/). It's a community hackerspace in Brooklyn that follows radical inclusivity – anyone is welcome to join, and as soon as they outgrow their current space they find a bigger one. It's just getting off the ground, but there's a interesting group of people there. Drop in for one of the weekly meetings, tuesdays at 7. And they just got a laser cutter (which they'll also let you use it just for asking!).