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A workshop with tools you can use

A hackspace (sometimes called a makerspace) is a shared workshop run by its members. You pay a monthly membership, get an induction on each area, and then use the tools and machines for your own projects, with other members around to learn from.  At the moment, the hackspace is based in Hawkwell but will be relocating soon.

East Essex Hackspace is a registered charity (number 1190927) run entirely by volunteers. Areas include:

• Wood: bench tools, a table saw, band saw and lathe.
• Metal: welding, a milling machine and a metal lathe.
• 3D printing and CNC routing.
• Electronics: soldering stations, test equipment and components.
• Laser cutting for wood, acrylic and card.
• Computer lab and a general workbench area.

Open nights

Open night is 7:30pm Tuesday.  Open nights are the best way to see the space, meet members and ask questions. No booking is needed.

Membership, inductions and safety

Membership is monthly and gives you a key fob for access. Before using a machine you complete an induction with an experienced member; most take under an hour. Some equipment, such as the laser cutter and welding, has its own induction.

For membership rates, the equipment list, inductions and the rules, see the East Essex Hackspace website, the wiki and the Discord server linked from it. This page is a starting point rather than a copy of theirs.

Hawkwell and the Freight House

East Essex Hackspace currently operates from a space in Hawkwell.  It will occupy the Pullman Suite once the electrical, building and accessibility works are complete.

Accessibility

The workshop has specific hazards: noise, dust, fumes from some processes, and moving machinery. Ear defenders, eye protection and dust masks are provided. If you have an access need, talk to a member on an open night or email [email protected]; adaptations can usually be worked out. See the building access statement.