I've used both kinds, but could use a refresher! The thing is, you have to take the class to use the machine. Which makes sense, but I wish the course weren't so expensive. I assume it pays for upkeep of the machine, though.<div>
<br></div><div>I've been pondering the difference between the two organizations, and I like both a lot -- they serve different but complementary functions. We'll see how this goes :)<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 5:52 PM, Martin Bogomolni <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:martinbogo@gmail.com">martinbogo@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
$60 for a laser class... -sigh-<br>
<br>
I can teach you how to use the laser cutter at NB for free.... (and I<br>
used to teach the one at TechShop).<br>
<span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br>
-M<br>
</font></span><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5"><br>
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:55 PM, Alexandra Glowaski<br>
<<a href="mailto:alex.glowaski@gmail.com">alex.glowaski@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> Curses! Wish I'd seen this earlier!<br>
><br>
> I just signed up for a membership, and it's well worth it. I encourage you<br>
> guys to take advantage of this. I'm looking at a $60 class fee for laser<br>
> cutting, which I could've avoided! Curses!<br>
><br>
> - merlin<br>
><br>
><br>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 12:58 PM, David Rorex <<a href="mailto:drorex@gmail.com">drorex@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>><br>
>> For people who want to know the deal without having to sign up for a<br>
>> mailing list:<br>
>><br>
>> TechShop<br>
>><br>
>> One-Month Membership and Either Two JumpStart Classes or One Choice Class<br>
>><br>
>> $95<br>
>><br>
>> If you live in the Bay -- home to Maker Faire and a surprising number of<br>
>> friends who brew their own kombucha -- DIY is in your DNA. And today's deal<br>
>> from TechShop is a natural selection for a city that loves to make things.<br>
>> For $95, you'll get a one-month membership and either two JumpStart classes<br>
>> or one Choice class. Whether you want to make and sell eco-friendly jewelry,<br>
>> build a record-spinning robot, or construct a 30-foot-tall Burning Man<br>
>> installation, this open-access workshop (with locations in SoMa, Menlo Park,<br>
>> and San Jose) has everything you need to go from ideation to creation:<br>
>> milling machines, drill presses, laser cutters, sewing machines, and much<br>
>> more. TechShop classes -- which range from Basic Sewing to Advanced Metal<br>
>> Lathe to How to File Your Patent -- will teach you the skills you need to<br>
>> get through every step of a do-it-yourself project. Grab today's deal and<br>
>> nurture that crafty nature of yours.<br>
>><br>
>> Class list: <a href="http://www.techshop.ws/class_types.html" target="_blank">http://www.techshop.ws/class_types.html</a><br>
>><br>
>> On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Glen Jarvis <<a href="mailto:glen@glenjarvis.com">glen@glenjarvis.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>>><br>
>>> For those into TechShop, I just saw a great deal to get a membership for<br>
>>> much cheaper than normal:<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> <a href="http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/1727/deals/267140-one-month-membership-and-two-jumpstart-classes" target="_blank">http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/1727/deals/267140-one-month-membership-and-two-jumpstart-classes</a><br>
>>><br>
>>> FYI<br>
>>> --<br>
>>> Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which<br>
>>> matter least.<br>
>>><br>
>>> -- Goethe<br>
>>><br>
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