Make717 Innovation Center

Now is your chance to learn these amazing machines in our upcoming make717 Fab Lab orientations!

Vaquform Orientation - Sept. 23: https://make717.org/event-6844046?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=9/17/2026

Beginner 3D Printer Orientation: https://make717.org/event-6816082?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=9/17/2026

For this week’s Monday, we’re featuring Kyle H., who wanted to add a personal touch for a wedding gift. He used the Laguna Tools laser cutter in our make717 Studio to customize these wedding glasses for the bride and groom!

Want to learn more about laser cutting and etching? Stop by and take a tour!

Happy Labor Day from all of us at make717!

We will reopen tomorrow at normal primetime hours.

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Fun fact: the Laguna Tools Smartshop Laser MX can make really cool designs on anodized aluminum!
Maker Carrie A. took advantage of this when she custom-made a card deck holder for her magician friend (who happens to like sardines)!

What projects are you working on this week? Share in the comments below!

Want to learn new woodworking skills?

Join us at make717 for 2 fun workshops where you’ll get to use the many tools in our Wood Shop, and learn some new skills and techniques for your next project.

Aug. 22: Make Desk Backshelves for make717 (drop-ins welcome): https://make717.org/event-6790834

Aug. 31: Make and Take: Custom Cutting Board (LIMITED SPOTS OPEN!): https://make717.org/event-6790836

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Maker A.J. C. got a request from his wife for a koi dragon for her office, and he happily obliged!

Once it was all printed on the Prusa Research 3D printers XL in the make717 Fab Lab he handed it off to her, where she gave it a beautiful paint job!

What’s on your 3D print beds this week? Share in the comments below!

Want to learn more about our Laser cutter and 3D printers?

We have 2 introductory orientations, happening on Aug. 20 at 6:00 pm.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today:
Laser Cutter Orientation: https://make717.org/event-6693716?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/5/2026

3D Printer Orientation: https://make717.org/event-6785215?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/5/2026

Your next wood project could turn heads! Our Intro to Shaper Origin and its Environment Workshop is coming up this Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10:30 am.

Spaces are limited so reserve yours today: https://make717.org/event-6768010?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/5/2026

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Check out this incredible Ships Clock Mantle Mount crafted right here in the make717 Wood Shop by maker Julius D.!

When a coworker needed a truly special gift for his dad (a former Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves), Julius answered the call and made something unforgettable.

The piece features a true-to-scale vector outline of the USS Estocin (FFG-15) (the frigate his coworker's dad commanded) created in Inkscape. In the center is the emblem of the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), featuring crossed swords and a ship plowing through the waves. It was carved from a single solid block of 16/4 Cherry wood, and involved use of the X-Carve, laser cutter, drill press, and hand tools!

The final result: A masterpiece honoring years of service that the recipient was thrilled to display.

Got a custom build on your bench this week? Show us what you're creating in the comments below!

Now is your chance to learn the ins and outs of our Laguna Tools Smartshop Laser MX and Prusa 3D Printers

Both orientations are happening on Aug. 20 at 6:00 pm.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today:
Laser Cutter Orientation: https://make717.org/event-6693716?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/5/2026

3D Printer Orientation: https://make717.org/event-6785215?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/5/2026