BLDG 61: Boulder Library Makerspace
Simple projects can make a big impact. Farmer Rachel from Milk and Honey Farm at @boulderjcc cut a strip off this PVC pipe in our woodshop to revamp their automatic fish feeder. This fish tank is part of a passively heated greenhouse system, fish waste is used to fertilize the plants and the water tank helps to heat and cool the geodesic dome as needed. Those fish look happier already!
Swipe for the `before`. This table was refurbished after collapsing. With better joinery and a refinished top, it looks better than ever! Awesome work in the shop, Jim. Next time someone sits on it, it`ll be up to the test! 💯
Aprons! Aprons! More aprons! We made aprons at Sewing Revolution on Sunday and once again, had a blast. Come hang with us next Sewing Revolution where anyone can learn to sew!
Back to School Locker Laser Cuts? A few teen airbrush champions swung by to make locker name plates for themselves and friends. Who knew the airbrush was so much fun?
The Inaugural Instance of U-Fix-It: The Musical Instrument edition happened in BLDG 61 this past weekend, and we think it was a complete success! Participants learned how to solder and other skills necessary for keeping their instruments in tip top shape. Hopefully more musical versions of U-Fix-It will be planned, but until then visit classic style U-Fix-It in September for all your fixing needs! 🎸
BLDG 61 is a free community workshop dedicated to hands-on learning and the cultivation of purposeful experiences through making.
The makerspace is equipped with a broad selection of tools and materials to fulfill the needs of both creative and industrial projects. Laser Cutters, Sewing Machines, Welding Tools, CNC Machines, 3D Printers, Looms, Screen Printing Equipment, Vinyl Cutters, Electronics, Woodworking Tools, and more are available at BLDG 61.
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Makerspace Schedule
For general access and tours, visit BLDG 61 during our regularly scheduled Open Studio hours on most Tuesdays and Wednesdays. No registration required. 3D Printers, Sewing Machines, Electronics Tools, Design Laptops, Vinyl Cutter, and more are available for use at this time.
BLDG 61 Event Calendar Tool Appointments
Tool Access Appointments – NEW FOR 2023
Access to our most popular equipment is now scheduled through our Tool Appointment Page.
- Laser Cutters – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Screen Printing – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Woodshop – Thursdays and Fridays
- CNC Machine – Dates TBD
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Policy and Release Form
Please review our makerspace policy and fill out our release form before attending your first event. We’ll need it on file for you to participate!
Acknowledgement of Risk & Release Form BLDG 61 Policy
Contact Us
If you have more questions about BLDG 61 or want to get in touch with makerspace staff, use the following form.
BLDG 61 Contact Form
Acknowledgments
BLDG 61 was made possible through a generous grant from the Boulder Library Foundation.