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Open Bench Project: Portland

Our makerspace provides members with access to studio/work space, tools and community, as well as discounts on classes and supplies. We help people bring their ideas into reality by encouraging critical thinking and fostering confidence in a curious, supportive environment. Become a member today.

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  • Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.
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“AWESOME location and resource. Looking forward to seeing how we can integrate that resource in our school…”
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“Open Bench was a great space to “mess about”.
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OBP BLOG

Generation of an Axe and Other Business Advice

Generation of an Axe and Other Business Advice

by | Dec 13, 2016 | , ,

Dating back to at least the Stone Age, the axe has a long history of specialized uses. From splitting wood to harvesting timber to ceremonial symbols, the axe is a true workhorse when it comes to tools. While other modern gadgets try to compete, there are few instruments that provide the same ingenuity and advantages as the axe. Partners Mark Ferguson, Steve Ferguson, and Barry Worthing of axe restoration company Brant & Cochran are doing their fair share to ensure that axes continue to be used and treasured for generations to come.

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Give a Gift From the Heart

Give a Gift From the Heart

by | Dec 2, 2016 |

Give a gift from the heart this holiday season by hand crafting something unique, something fun, something completely unexpected. We found this “DIY Metal Motorcycle Sculpture” project and thought we’d pass it along for inspiration.

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