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Some of the Workshop 88 members have been working on a system for allowing multiple people to sing together while maintaining social distancing requirements. Without giving too much away right now,...
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Workshop 88 Weekly Maker Night – October 27,2020
YouTube link to this event Introduction – Workshop 88 is a makerspace in Glen Ellyn Illinois. We are more than a workshop, we are a growing community of creative talented people who aspire to learn...
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Workshop 88 Weekly Maker Night – November 3, 2020
VOTE! YouTube link to this event Introduction Workshop 88 is a makerspace in Glen Ellyn Illinois. We are more than a workshop, we are a growing community of creative talented people who aspire to...
View ArticleReminder! Virtual Weekly Open Houses are on Thursday nights from 7-9pm (CT)
Come join us on Thursday nights for our weekly virtual open house discussions on Zoom. We welcome makers, tinkerers, builders, artists, and all those who are curious to come chat with us about what...
View ArticleCatch up on the most recent Weekly Maker Meeting!
We did a thing! Last Tuesday we recorded a Weekly Maker Meeting. We’re going to make this a regular occurrence – and we promise to get better at it. Want to join us? Become a Workshop 88 member or...
View ArticleWorkshop 88 – Weekly Maker Meeting Episode 1
We had a GREAT time last night learning about mechanical keyboards, home automation, antennas for HAM and TV, and the Nintendo Switch joycons. Here’s the video:Please: Like, Subscribe, and SHARE the...
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Announcing an online class – coffee roasting!
ATTENTION COFFEE DRINKERS!We are hosting a “Getting started roasting coffee at home” class on Zoom next week! This class will cover all the basics of getting started roasting the best tasting coffee...
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Workshop 88 Weekly Maker Night – November 11, 2020
Introduction Workshop 88 is a makerspace in Glen Ellyn Illinois. We are more than a workshop, we are a growing community of creative talented people who aspire to learn and share their insights,...
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Workshop 88 Weekly Maker Night – November 17, 2020
Introduction Workshop 88 is a makerspace in Glen Ellyn Illinois. We are more than a workshop, we are a growing community of creative talented people who aspire to learn and share their insights,...
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Workshop 88 Weekly Maker Night – November 24, 2020
Introduction Workshop 88 is a makerspace in Glen Ellyn Illinois. We are more than a workshop, we are a growing community of creative talented people who aspire to learn and share their insights,...
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Workshop 88 Weekly Maker Night – December 1st, 2020
This Week’s Project Discussions Radiosonde Update [Phil]A radiosonde is an automatic radio transmitter in the meteorological aids service usually carried on an aircraft, free balloon, kite or...
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Melamine or chipboard drawer face repair
Last week I shut one of my shop drawers loaded with sandpaper and manuals with a too much “gusto” which ripped the drawer face off and left large deep pits in the chipboard around the mounting screws....
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New member special for December/January!
(Deal open to all new members or returning members who have not been a member for more than 3 months.) Are you a maker living in DuPage county, IL or anywhere close to Glen Ellyn and interested in a...
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Maker Meeting December 8th, 2020
Workshop 88 Maker Meeting, December 8, 2020: YouTube link This Week’s Topics & Discussions Useful tools – Show and tell featuring useful and unusual tools and tips from the bench and shop; some...
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Member project – 3D printer nozzle cleaner
Nozzle cleaner for 3D printers Did you know that Workshop 88 members have several of their original designs shared on Thingiverse? This is a nozzle-cleaning tool that Workshop 88 member, GailJo has...
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Don’t forget about the current special deal!
Reminder! New members get one month free when signing up for 3 months. Perfect Christmas present or way to start the new year! Good through the end of January 2021 Email us to arrange for membership:...
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Maker Meeting December 15th, 2020
Workshop 88 Maker Meeting, December 15th, 2020: YouTube link This Week’s Topics & Discussions Andrew Morrison – Cura 3D printer slicer tips and tricksPeter Fales – Coroplast airplanesScott...
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Maker Meeting December 22, 2020
Check out the December 22, 2020 Workshop 88 Maker Meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_iZNCfRGe8 This week’s episode featured: Phil has an exciting update on his tracking and pursuit of...
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Maker Meeting December 29, 2020
Check out the December 29, 2020 Workshop 88 Maker Meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6PLhZxu954 Andrew shared his new used Tesla coil leading to a conversation with our resident Tesla coil...
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