TechShop

Good shop with up-​to-​date technology but customer service is far from up to par.

Tech Shop is one of the more innovative and original business ideas I’ve come across Its got every manufacturing and creating equipment and machine ever made And as long as you take the safety class you’re able to use them for your own projects

Techshop is a member based community. You can make anything here. Full woodshop, metal shop, machine shop, textiles, laser cutting; 3d printing and more!!!

TechShop. Have you heard of it? If not, I encourage you to check it out. We are fortunate to have one of only nine TechShops in operation across the country here in Chandler, but more are coming.
What is TechShop? It is a membership-​based workshop that provides training and access to what is likely millions of dollars worth of «builder-​type» equipment. From wood working to metal working, plastic injection molding, carbon-​fiber prototyping, 3D scanning/​printing to industrial grade sewing machines, laser cutting and etching, robotics workshops, both hardware and software… This place has it all!
Additionally, TechShop offers seminars and open houses, art and music events, collaboration parities, inventor workshops and much more.
As a veteran, I took advantage of a complimentary one year membership with about $ 350.00 worth of free classes… and after taking a few classes over the past couple weeks, I am ready to pay for the full membership once mine expires. If you’re a vet, you should at least go down and check out what they have to offer.
The facility itself is very nice. Clean and hospitable, I have never had trouble finding help with anything or any questions there. Complimentary popcorn and coffee are provided at all times to help fuel late night building sessions.
There is a community feel to this place, and collaboration is highly encouraged. Many awesome projects are shared on their website and Facebook page, setting fire to your own imagination as you begin to realize the possibilities.
I’m sure there is much I am omitting, so go to TechShop in Chandler or check them out online. If you like to build things or tinker, or hack… I think you will really love this place.

They call themselves America’s first nationwide open-​access public workshop, but you have to see it to appreciate what it’s all about. I read about the grand opening of this place in the newspaper and didn’t know what to make of it… I had already investigated Gangplank in downtown Chandler, and this sounded similar. Whereas Gangplank is a community-​based endeavor that offers a common space to collaborate, attend workshops and seminars on technical DIY know-​how, this place is that… and a whole lot more. I accidentally stopped by for a tour («Hey… I was in the neighborhood, getting fingerprinted at the Chandler P.D. station across the street… Seriously!») and was blown away by all they had to offer at TechShop.
This is the best-​of-​the-​best DIY hardware and hackspace that you could imagine. The grand tour included all of the hardware and fabrication laboratory gear you could ever wish for… 3D printers and scanners, waterjet cutter, laser etchers/​engravers, injection molding, and a whole slew of sewing machines and textile equipment. It’s like Hobby Lobby on steroids. No, it’s more like if Optimus Prime ate a Hobby Lobby and gave birth to high-​tech maker machine puppies! There’s no shortage of tools and equipment here to make you fantasize about becoming the ultimate artist-​handyman-​junkyard dog.
Tiffani gave myself and two other visitors a great tour of the facility. We were made to feel comfortable, allowed to see all of the floorspace and ongoing projects by members on the machines. The price structures for memberships were explained and a great discussion was had. Even though there is a more commercial angle to this business compared to Gangplank, they have the funds to bring the really big stuff and expertise. They are pro-​collaborative… Gangplank posts events for TechShop on their mailing list and you can feel there’s a real formula for cross-​pollination and collaboration. We should be honored to have this great resource in Chandler. I just can’t wait to eventually sign up for classes and get involved in one shape or form (no pun intended).