Overview
Noisebridge has many of the same basic tools as TechShop.
Noisebridge is also a non-profit organization, collaboratively run by its members.
We encourage everybody to use our facilities instead of TechShop, provided we have the tools you need.
Comparison
General
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Physical Space |
approx 5,600 sq. ft. |
approx 17,000 sq. ft. |
Membership Cost (monthly) |
at least $40 |
at least $75 |
Availability |
open 24 hours |
9 AM to Midnight |
Organization Structure |
anarchist |
for-profit |
Important Note: Noisebridge also allows non-members to use our resources.
Abrasives
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Disk Sander, Large, Pedestal Mounted |
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Grinders, Pedestal Mounted |
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Sand Blasting Cabinet |
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Wire Wheel, Bench Mounted |
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Vibratory Polisher |
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Arts and Crafts
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Vinyl Cutter, Computer-Controlled |
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Glass Cutters, Stained Glass |
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Soldering Irons, Stained Glass |
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Automotive
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Floor Jack and Jack Stands |
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Motorcycle Lift |
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Transmission Jack |
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Engine Hoist |
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Battery Charger |
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Pneumatic Tools |
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Electronics
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Multimeter |
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Oscilloscope |
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Soldering Stations |
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Power Supply, DC |
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Signal Generator |
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Frequency Counter |
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Variable Transformer, Variac |
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Fabrication
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Cold Saw |
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Drill Press |
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Horizontal Band Saw |
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Vertical Band Saw |
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Tubing Bender | |
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Angle Iron Bender/Notcher |
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Fabrics and Sewing
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Sewing Machine, Industrial |
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Sewing Machine, Standard |
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Overlock Machine, Serger |
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Embroidery Machine, Computer Controlled |
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Hand Tools
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Assorted Hand and Power Tools |
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Instruction
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Camera, Digital SLR |
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Projectors |
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Layout
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Granite Surface Plate |
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Height Gauges, Digital |
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Machining
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Lathe, Large Metal, with Digital Readout and Tooling |
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Milling Machine, Large, with Digital Readout and Tooling |
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Milling Machine, 4-Axis, CNC (Tormach) |
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Measurement
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Calipers, Digital and Dial |
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Micrometer, Digital |
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Plastics
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Vacuum Forming Station, 24" x 24" |
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Heat Strip Bender |
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Injection Molder (Morgan) |
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Router Table |
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Prototyping
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
3D Printer, ABS |
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Laser Cutter, Epilog (Helix 60 Watt) |
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3D Scanner (NextEngine) |
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Sheet Metal
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Box and Pan Brake |
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English Wheel |
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Planishing Hammer, Air-Powered |
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Rotary Turret Punch |
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Sheet Metal Shear, Power, 48" Wide |
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Slip Roll, Power, 48" Wide |
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Throatless Shear, Bench Mounted |
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Corner Notcher |
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Surface and Finishing
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Powder Coating Station and Oven |
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Spray Painting Area, Ventilation Hood |
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Welding
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Plasma Cutter, CNC, 4' x 8' (Torchmate) |
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Welder, TIG |
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Welder, MIG |
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Welder, Spot |
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Plasma Cutter, Hand Held |
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Wood Working
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Noisebridge |
TechShop |
Wood Router, CNC (ShopBot) |
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Table Saw (SawStop) |
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Compound Miter Saw, Sliding |
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Table Router |
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Band Saw |
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Belt/Disc Sander, Free Standing |
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Lathe, 24", 3HP |
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Scroll Saw |
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Drill Press, Free Standing |
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