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Philosophy on the Organization of the Makerspace

Over the past two weeks, Make Santa Fe staff and volunteers completed one of the biggest upgrades our space has seen. In anticipation of turning 10, and largely out of necessity, we closed the doors and spent two weeks over the holidays upgrading and improving the space.

A Generous Gift: Bringing the Fadal VMC 15XT to Life at Make Santa Fe

This summer, Make Santa Fe received an extraordinary gift from Will Putnam: a Fadal VMC 15XT vertical machining center. This industrial-grade CNC mill represents a huge leap forward for our community’s capacity to prototype, fabricate, and create with precision. Will’s donation is not just a machine—it’s an investment in empowering makers across Santa Fe.

How do I Make a Powertool Racer?!

Are you looking to build a power tool racer? Well, look no further. Here are some basic designs and plans to help get you started! Each racer has advantages and disadvantages. Components and techniques can be mixed and matched, and each can be modified to make it your own!

An innovative space provides inspiration and education for creation

Original Article by Kylie Garcia: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/an-innovative-space-provides-inspiration-and-education-for-creation/article_7343e4c4-66fc-11ef-b177-2b03ba6f519f.html Technology and art are two areas of life that are constantly evolving. This can be a hair-pulling challenge and a happy-dance-inducing benefit, all at once. This constant evolution, as well as the endless possibilities... View Article

Make Santa Fe has received a $5,000 grant for Meow Wolf Foundation!

James W. Johnson, executive director of Make Santa Fe, said the funds will support local creatives. Just like MeowWolf, Make Santa Fe stimulates artists and creative communities. Make Santa Fe uplifts local creatives by providing them access to high-end tools... View Article

Experience the Thrills of Power Tool Racing at Make Santa Fe!

Get ready to unleash your inner speed demon at Make Santa Fe’s annual Power Tool Racing tournament, set to take place on July 1 from 2 to 6pm. This event is set to become the organization’s premier fundraising event! Attendance... View Article

Introducing Monthly Maker Challenges!

Introducing Monthly Maker Challenges! We designed each challenge so makers could take part and complete the challenge with Make Santa Fe tools and equipment. Our goal is to galvanize the maker community, exercise our creativity, and have a lot of fun! We’ll... View Article

Orrery

In 2018, we participated in the Interplanetary Festival by constructing an orrery. It has been set up regularly on various locations in the years since then. Notes on the construction, and more, are here.

Hot Shade

Notes on the construction of the hot projects shade structure, see this link