Every good idea starts with a question.

Some time ago, my wife asked that I make a new table for her, she wanted something with a wooden top and steel legs. I enthusiastically started this project in my garage, cutting and sanding the table top created a lot of dust which went everywhere, while welding the legs for the table, I was worried about starting a fire. I thought to myself, "Is there a better way to do this?".

The idea for THE DIY WORKSHOP was born!

Have you ever had an idea for a product but didn't know where to start or how to make it?

Do you enjoy woodworking or metalworking but don't have the tools, equipment and space you need?

Perhaps your small business needs to conduct R&D to get a product to market, or you want to design a new device from scratch.

We are opening The DIY Workshop in Nisku Alberta to provide a well equipped shop space for individuals, small businesses, and groups to learn, develop and build whatever they want.

So what will we have?

The DIY Workshop will have a Woodworking area, Metalworking area, CNC Machining, 3D Printers, Electronics Lab, and Computers with AutoCad and SoldWorks 2D and 3D rendering programs.

Members can use any of the tools or equipment in the shop once the proper Basic Operation and Safety courses have been taken.

We offer introductory and advanced training on all of the equipment and processes in the workshop.

Since most great projects take some form of inspiration, we will have a small Espresso shop in The DIY Workshop to provide that extra jolt you might need to solve a problem!

Who can join?

Anyone can join! Members under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult when working independently in the shop. We will have programs for youth such as; Introduction to Programming, 3D Printing Classes, and Basic Woodworking Classes.

Exactly what kind of tools will you have?

Woodworking: Lathe, Table Saw, CNC Router Table, Jointer, Miter Saw, Band Saw, Scroll Saw, Planer, Sanding Drum.

Lathe, Table Saw, CNC Router Table, Jointer, Miter Saw, Band Saw, Scroll Saw, Planer, Sanding Drum. Metalworking: Chop Saw, Horizontal Band Saw, Mig Welders, Tig Welders, Grinders, Polishing Wheels, English Wheel, Planishing Hammer, Cutting Torch, CNC Plasma, Manual Lathe, Manual Milling Machine.

Chop Saw, Horizontal Band Saw, Mig Welders, Tig Welders, Grinders, Polishing Wheels, English Wheel, Planishing Hammer, Cutting Torch, CNC Plasma, Manual Lathe, Manual Milling Machine. CNC Machining: CNC Milling Machine, CNC Lathe.

CNC Milling Machine, CNC Lathe. Electronics Lab: Soldering Stations, Frequency Generator, Oscilloscope, Power Supply's, DMM's.

Soldering Stations, Frequency Generator, Oscilloscope, Power Supply's, DMM's. Misc: Vehicle Repair Area, 3D Printers, Computers, 3D and 2D Modeling Software, CAD to CAM Software, Espresso Bar.

How will I book tools and equipment to use?

Booking the equipment in the workshop is easy, just log into our app and pick the tool you want to use and when. You can book each tool for a maximum of 4 hour per day.

Will this help the local community?

The DIY Workshop is here for the local communities of Beaumont, Leduc, Nisku, Devon, Edmonton, and other surrounding towns, as an outlet for creativity and innovation, offering support and assistance to all types of people, home based businesses, small companies, and individuals with ideas.

Our plan is to employ local people in The DIY Workshop as staff and course instructors.

We are partnering with local high schools and colleges to offer our equipment for hands on training for students. We encourage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in education.

How much will a membership cost?

Basic membership is $125 per month per person, there are discounts for students, families, and former and serving military members.

What are your hours?

We plan on opening from 9 am to 9 pm every day except Sunday which will be 10 am to 6 pm.

How will you use the money you raise on Kickstarter?

Our funding goal is $50,000. This money will go directly into purchasing tools and equipment for the shop.

The more money we raise, the more tools we can buy. We have the shop space ready to go, our business plan is done, our insurance is in place and the company is set up. All we need now are the tools, and people like you.