by Jake Ryan | Oct 10, 2018 | Fun facts, Uncategorized
When you take some time to look deeply at the world you can notice lots of interesting things. Phillips Screws, are everywhere and they really do deserve a closer look. How did they get EVERYWHERE? Why are they so easy to strip? Developed in 1930 by John P....
by Jake Ryan | Sep 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
With Summer drawing to an end and fall approaching we are looking forward to seeing you back in the shop. Fall is a time for starting your projects and getting back into your routines. Setting aside some time for personal exploration is an important part of that...
by Jake Ryan | May 5, 2018 | Human Interest, Member profiles
Laura Clark has hardly known a time in her life when she wasn’t building something. Since she was a kid helping her parents refinish her childhood home, Laura has spent countless weekends learning her way around a construction project. Now a home-owner...
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 | Nov 10, 2017 | Maine Makers, Membership, News, Open Bench Project
The time has come! It’s finally here! This Makerspace – The Open Bench Project – is now in a new place with our own space. We could not be more excited! Our new shop is at 971 Congress Street, Portland, Maine. We’re working on a new sign, but...
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