by Jake Ryan | Mar 10, 2019 | Blog, Member profiles, Uncategorized
When David Jopp was growing up in Nottingham, England, he probably didn’t envision that he would run an exciting puzzle/game experience here in Portland, Maine. But that is just what he does. He visited his first escape room down in Florida. Despite a first...
by Jake Ryan | Mar 9, 2018 | Blog, Maine Makers, Member profiles
Hello Open Bench Community! I’m Matt, your new OBP blogger and guide. You have probably seen me around the shop, likely grease-stained and hovering over the metal lathe or the Bridgeport milling machine. When I’m not monkeying around with metal or crawling...
by Jake Ryan | Feb 17, 2018 | Blog, Fun facts, tips and techniques
Making it real: A to B After chatting yesterday with a friend about making changes in our lives, I was reminded that all of this making stuff is really a practice that helps us make change in our daily lives. The process to making things real, is in many ways a lot...
by Jake Ryan | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog, Maine Makers, Member profiles
What do slugs, rabbit holes, dental hygiene, and bowl-turning have to do with each other? You’d be surprised to hear that they all came up in our recent conversation with OBP member Nancy Mattsson. Nancy shared with us a little about her background and her insight...
by Jake Ryan | May 28, 2016 | Blog
Courage It’s an all-American weekend as we remember and honor members of our military. Filled with outdoor BBQs, time with friends, and patriotic parades, Memorial Day Weekend not only kicks off summer, but pays tribute to the service men and women who have...
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