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We have a new benchtop oscillating spindle sander, purchased with funds from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Cares Act grant! We look forward to seeing how our community will use it. This grant is allowing us to buy a variety of new equipment for the space as we grow. On the way and soon to be featured are the new oscillating belt sander and 9” helical jointer!

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Equipment Highlight: Esab MIG/TIG/Stick Welder

This machine can be used for three types of welding. The video demos MIG welding. Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is used for large and thick materials. It employs a consumable wire that acts as both the electrode and the filler material, joining two pieces of metal together.

Sign up for one of our welding classes and learn MIG welding!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-mig-welding-students-choice-tickets-304171895327

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Equipment Highlight: Esab MIG/TIG/Stick Welder

This machine can be used for three types of welding. The video demos MIG welding. Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is used for large and thick materials. It employs a consumable wire that acts as both the electrode and the filler material, joining two pieces of metal together.

Sign up for one of our welding classes and learn MIG welding!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-mig-welding-students-choice-tickets-304171895327

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Tickets are still available for this MakerSpace favorite!

Meet us in the workshop where we'll help you personalize your own design or phrase into an assortment of designs to be laser engraved on a piece of glassware, cigar box, or cutting board. Perfect for gift giving!

WHEN: Saturday, April 16 at 12:00 pm.

Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-custom-laser-engrave-your-own-creation-tickets-304334040307

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Graeme Sackrison is a long-time resident of Thurston County and Lacey. He graduated from Western Washington State College in 1962. Following four years in the Air Force, he worked at the Employment Security Department until retirement. He spent thirteen years on the Lacey City Council including three two-year terms as Mayor. He is now in his second term on the North Thurston Public Schools board of directors. He is one of the founding members of the Lacey MakerSpace. We appreciate all you do for Lacey MakerSpace, Graeme!

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Lacey MakerSpace wishes a fond farewell to Cecelia Loveless, vice president of institutional advancement at Saint Martin’s University!

Cecelia leaves Saint Martin’s University after seven years of growing fundraising, building alumni initiatives, and expanding community relationships. During her tenure, more than $80 million has been raised for buildings, scholarships, programs and operations. Most recently, she has led the university’s first-ever comprehensive campaign, For Every Saint. Cecelia leaves knowing the campaign is moving forward at full momentum.

She was one of the founding partners to begin the conversation about what a community resource could be that tied together economic development, higher education and municipal organizations through creative public-private partnerships. Those original conversations led to the Lacey MakerSpace and where we are today. We are grateful for your vision and your ongoing support! ... See more

Join us for DESIGN: CNC Plasma Cutting

Starting from design concept to drafting in Fusion 360, you will learn how to select tools, materials and set up tool pathing for cutting. We will also go over parts of the CNC Plasma cutting control system, settings and their significance in creating a successful outcome.

WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 1:00 pm.

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We are very excited and proud to share that Saint Martin's University has been recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Ben B. Cheney Foundation to support the Lacey MakerSpace! This grant will help fund much-needed space enhancements to accommodate new equipment purchases made possible with the $1 million federal US Economic Development Association (EDA) Cares Act equipment and training grant we received last fall. Thank you, Saint Martin's University, for your continued support and a HUGE thank you to the Ben B Cheney Foundation for believing in our mission! This project is part of a larger effort to expand the capacity of the Lacey MakerSpace to serve the needs of entrepreneurs, innovators, artists, product developers, and manufacturers. This grant will cover much of the initial costs associated with improving our existing space within the current building footprint to accommodate the new equipment, however, additional fundraising is necessary to fully expand our facility and our goal to develop new workforce training programs for the region. We are continuing our fundraising efforts to further grow the Lacey MakerSpace and its services.

Please email us at [email protected] to learn more about how you can support our expansion efforts. ... See more

Meet one of our newest volunteers, Laurel Moore, owner and operator of Past Present Future Stitching. Laurel is a passionate fan of the maker scene and a very talented seamstress. Laurel brings with her experience and knowledge of many things maker-related and has been a tremendous help with these newsletters, filming our weekly spotlights and boosting our marketing in general. Thank you very much, Laurel!

We are always on the lookout for more volunteers and teachers to offer inspirational and educational classes! Please fill out our volunteer form: https://form.jotform.com/220416636912049

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Emily, our lead fabricator here at LMS, attended the Women in Manufacturing Conference in Seattle earlier this month.

Her review of the experience: "I am so thankful that I was sponsored to represent the Lacey Makerspace.

I met some amazing leaders and role models that contributed to my growing interest in manufacturing. I also learned a lot from our roundtable discussions, networking lunches, and presentations.

I was also lucky to have the time to chat with some of their sponsors including SpaceX, Tesla, Impact Washington, and many more.

Thank you to all who contributed to the event and for everyone who supported me and encouraged my participation at WiM West!"

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