Chris here! I’m going back to school for business and taking the opportunity to do something i've always wanted to do--opening my business's workshop as a community-use space and school for designers and craftspeople, and any other creative that may need access to stuff like this. It's very hard to find something like this in LA.

Maybe you're prototyping a side project, testing the waters on full time independent work, or are a seasoned craftsperson--this shop is for you. I'll be teaching classes and bringing in guest teachers, so if you're even interested in learning more about the art of making things this may be your ticket.

This business park is quiet and safe, bell gardens is pretty suburban and quiet. Feels a little far from the city center, but its only 30 minutes from the arts district, 18 if you time it right. We have security cameras inside and out. Neighbors are all very nice. Food truck drops by around 930 and 1230 every weekday right in front of the shop.

The back area in the workshop has five workbenches and lockers--can be dedicated for full timers. If you do electronics or jewellry or something of that sort, this is a great little setup for that.

In the main area you have access to all tools and whatever hardware we have in the library for your projects. (dowels fasteners plugs etc etc).

There is a small kitchenette with hot and cold water, an electric stove, microwave, fridge.The forklift racks will have a clear space for at least one pallet load of whatever you need. Long material can be stored in the back, sheets can be stored on the racks.

We have a delivery vehicle but for insurance reasons you can just hire us to deliver for you. The main work floor is shared for projects, so you will need to keep work tables tidy and projects on pallets so we can all get work done.

The shared floor also has room for you to bring your OWN equipment and tools, as well.

The CNC and forklift both require an orientation to use. The CNC is a 12 tool automatic tool changer with a strong vacuum pump and registration pins. We have an overhead vacuum lift to load sheets onto it from a pallet placed next. If you need to process 10 sheets before lunch or breaking a sweat, this is the way to do it.

The forklift is a pallet lifter. Very easy to use but can be tricky over parking lot bumps and the outriggers require more strategy when loading and unloading. A wonderful thing to have though. We also have a regular pallet jack and worktables.

For stationary equipment we have:

• Bandsaw
• Tablesaw
• Oscillating Spindle Sander
• Shaper/Planer/Moulder
• Drill Press
• Miter Saw
• Jig Saw
• Combo Sander
• Mig Welder

Basically anything you'd need to make furniture, cabinetry, sculpture or anything out of solid wood or sheet goods including specialty things like steam bending. We don’t have a jointer/planer right now, but in the market for one. You are also more than welcome to bring your own equipment.

For power/hand tools we have:

• milwaukee drills, drivers, multitool, circular saw, jig saw.
• Festool sanders, vacuums, Domino
• Lamello Clamex joiner
• every standard hand tool for carpentry, lots of clamps
• most mechanics tools, sockets, wrenches
• engine hoist, jackstands, low profile jack
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No automotive repair or restoration unfortunately due to lease, but developing products for automotive and test fitting/etc is perfectly ok.

If all that sounds good, take a look below at our rates. Built into each package is an additional discount on classes.

Thanks!
-Chris