Community workshop – The Owl’s Nest

What is available in the workshop?

At The Owl’s Nest you will find a practical community workshop with a wide range of tools: hand tools, soldering stations, small power tools, and various woodworking and metalworking machines. Some of it can be used independently after a short explanation. Heavier or higher-risk machines (such as the table saw, the metal band saw, a lathe, or welding equipment) are used together or under guidance. This is how our open workshop stays safe and pleasant for everyone. Which tools are available where can differ per place; see Locations.

Do you need something specific (for example 3D printers, an electronics bench, or other specialised equipment)? Let us know in advance. At The Owl’s Nest, not every location has the same setup ready by default; some tools and equipment are kept at another place or in storage. What is available at any given moment also depends on ongoing projects and staffing. That is why we prefer not to promise that a single specific machine is “always ready”, but if you tell us what is crucial for your plan, we will look together at what can be arranged. If you want to be sure it is ready at the right place, make an appointment and briefly mention what you need and where you want to come.

What do you bring yourself?

You usually bring your own materials. Think of wood, metal, and parts that are specific to your project. Small consumables such as sandpaper, solder, screws, and lead came profiles can (if we have them in stock) also be purchased from us. We sometimes have leftovers or basic stock, but do not assume we will always have your exact size, type, or colour.

Are you coming in with an existing repair? If possible, bring:

• the device or part itself, complete with the adapters/cables that belong to it;
• photos or notes about what goes wrong and when;
• parts you have already ordered or plan to use.

Want to be sure there is space and that the right items are available? Make an appointment and briefly describe what you want to do.

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