Cedar Valley Makers is a community hub for innovation and lifelong learning. It offers a collaborative environment where creativity, technology, and craftsmanship come together. Members find a space to experiment, learn, and bring new ideas to life.
At the Makerspace we provide the space, the tools, and a community of knowledge so you can create.
The Cedar Valley Makers are caretakers of the Cedar Valley's only fully equipped industrial makerspace. Whether you're looking for equipment, workshops, or simply a community of creative people, you can find it at the makerspace.
We offer a full wood workshop, a welding room, a machine room, and a Fab Lab. We have the tools and machines to make your next project come to life.
It's like a gym membership for your mind.
WHAT WE OFFER...
Workshops
CVM offers a series of beginner workshops to introduce participants to the world of making things. The workshops are scheduled for small groups by demand.
Memberships
CVM offers three different levels of memberships, two of which are subscription members.
Equipment Support
Support is available to subscription members on any of the Level 1, 2, or 3 equipment.
Community Events
CVM offers community events throughout the year for anyone to attend. Some examples include: Saturday coffee at the Space, Back-to-School crafts, or holiday make-and-take series.
Makerspace Tours
We love to show off the makerspace! Contact us to schedule a time that works best for you or your group to come through for a tour.
Tools & Equipment
CVM offers a wide variety of tools and equipment for subscription members, and some for community and educational groups to utilize.
CVM User Levels
1
FAB LAB
The Fab Lab is User Level 1 and includes the following tools:
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Electronics/Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Soldering Stations
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3D Printers
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Full Spectrum 90W Laser
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Cricut Maker
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Eggbot Pro (CNC)
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Industrial Sewing Machines
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Heat Press (t-shirt)
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Adobe Creative Suite Software Computer
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Digital Photography Equipment
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Laptop Computers with Design Software
2
WOODWORKING
The woodshop is User Level 2 and is a fully functioning workshop. Here is a short list of the tools in the woodshop:
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Table Saw
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Drill Press
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Wood Planer
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CNC Router (4x8')
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Compound Miter Saw
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Sliding Plunge Router
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Table Router
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Mortising Machine
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Large Band Saw
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Belt/Disc/Oscillating Sanders
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Scroll Saw
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MACHINE & WELDING SHOP
The Makerspace has a Weld and Machine Shop that are both User Level 3.
MACHINE SHOP TOOLS:
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Bridgeport Mill
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Tormach CNC Mill
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14x40 Grizzly Lathe
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Drill Press
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Horizontal Band Saw
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Bench Grinder
WELD SHOP TOOLS:
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Welder, TIG/Stick
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Welder, MIG
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Plasma Cutter
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Plasma CNC Cutter (24"x24")
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Hand Shear
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40" 3-in-1 Shear Brake Roll
CVM is part of the Fab Lab Lab Network, which is an open, creative community of fabricators, artists, scientists, engineers, educators, students, amateurs and professionals of all ages located in more than 78 countries in approximately 1,500 Fab Labs. Fab Labs share the goal of democratizing access to the tools for technical invention.