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Create a dynamic space for designing and building DIY electronic hardware, programming, and manufacturing projects. With this illustrated guide, you’ll learn the benefits of having a Makerspace―a shared space with a set of shared tools―that attracts fellow makers and gives you more resources to work with. You’ll find clear explanations of the tools, software, materials, and layout you need to get started―everything from basic electronics to rapid prototyping technology and inexpensive 3D printers.

A Makerspace is the perfect solution for many makers today. While you can get a lot done in a fully-decked out shop, you’ll always have trouble making space for the next great tool you need. And the one thing you really miss out on in a personal shop is the collaboration with other makers. A Makerspace provides you with the best of both worlds.

Perfect for any maker, educator, or community, this book shows you how to organize your environment to provide a safe and fun workflow, and demonstrates how you can use that space to educate others.

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"I have just finished reading Adam Kemp's 'The Makerspace Workbench, ' and I'm enormously impressed. He has a command of a very broad range of tools and skills, and his guidance will save both novice and experienced Makers a good deal of trial and error. Kemp discusses complicated equipment like laser cutters and 3D printers in depth, but does not let the glamor of high tech run away with the show. His discourse on clamps and tape, for example, was a revelation and explained clearly why they behave the way they do and the applications in which they will be the most useful. In short, this is a fantastic book and already has earned a location on the shelf in our Makerspace."
-- David Rossell
Director of Technology, Holton-Arms School

About the Author

Adam Kemp is a high school teacher who has been teaching courses in Energy Systems, Systems Engineering, Robotics, and Prototyping since 2005. He is Energy Systems Lab Director at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and the author of the "Ask an Educator" column on Adafruit Industries' blog.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1449355676
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Make Community, LLC; 1st edition (October 22, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781449355678
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449355678
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.61 x 9.75 inches
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Adam Kemp directs the Energy Systems Research Laboratory at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and is active in the Maker community. His first book, The Makerspace Workbench, is a compilation of years of experience designing and creating both inside and outside the classroom. You can also find Adam on Adafruit Industries blog, "Ask an Educator."

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Dale Hamby
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-buy for anyone interested in Making
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2013
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I have subscribed to Make magazine since its inception and have been involved in numerous excursions into robot building. This book provides the best one-stop reference I have ever seen. The author provides detailed explanations of tools (great ideas for presents) and concentrates on their function and how you would correctly use them. As an example, I never knew that the handle color of metal shears actually indicates the type of cut they were designed for (now I know why I had a hard time making a straight cut with my shears).

Beyond basic tools, the book also covers advanced equipment like 3D printers and laser cutters. How they work, how to service them, how to program them and sample projects to try. Electronics, from the basics of soldering to more advanced concepts like circuit board design, are covered in considerable depth. At the end of the book there is an entire section dedicated to moving STEM related projects into the classroom.

Well balanced, this book should appeal to seasoned makers who want a solid reference to turn to. It should also appeal to anyone who wants to try their hand at designing or making the type of projects found in Make magazine. Finally, if you are setting up a Makerspace in your school, business, or if you're lucky enough, your basement or garage this book is absolutely required.

Well done!!
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Lyle Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2014
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Although I have been a maker since before the word was invented, and I already knew a great deal of what is in this book, I find it a delightful compilation of the most useful tools and how to use them correctly. It even reminded me of a few things I had learned once but had since forgotten. I bought a kindle copy, and then invested in another print copy to keep in our nascent makerspace for people to refer to and help them imagine what they might be able to do, given the right tools (in a nutshell... almost anything!)
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Glenn A. Martinez
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration on pages
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014
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This in not a great book, but it is a pleasant read with a few good ideas. My shop is more machine with a LITTLE tech. We have now removed the tech from the machine shop and setting up in a clean room. So the book earned it's keep and paid for itself.
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M. Curtiss
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Resource
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2014
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I like that this book covers creation strategies for several different kinds of Makerspaces...schools, home, etc. I got it as a reference and resources for making a home space, but it got me thinking about the idea of a shared space for the neighborhood...great ideas.
Full of useful resources!
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GreenSpigot
2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't find it useful
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
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I didn't find enough useful, non-obvious help in this book. It seems to be focussed on people setting up open maker spaces, but only provides general guidelines. I wanted some useful suggestions for my own workshop. Didn't get them.
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Geo Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016
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Now I can build the ultimate bench
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CDS
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
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Make books are fantastic!!! Can't wait for others to be published.
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G. Jordan
4.0 out of 5 stars A must for any Maker's library.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2013
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An excellent resource that walks you through the tools you might want or need for a Makerspace and a general description of how they are used and what sorts of tasks they are useful for.
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Darren Stamos
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, throrough, useful
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2014
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Everything in this book has been carefully considered, and the knowledge, and guidance I have gleaned from it are priceless. I found the Makerspace Workbench to be a great resource, and am sure it will continue to be as my ideas grow and develop.
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scrutari
3.0 out of 5 stars Workbench
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2013
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I was hoping for more design details on making an actual workbench, but the section is too short, and more info on tools and other items.
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John V Pumphrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the Maker
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2014
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I'm trying to wrap my mind around the Maker movement and this was a great introduction. I found the book quite informative. It arrived in great condition... quickly!
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Steven
4.0 out of 5 stars Good For Any Experience Level.
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2014
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Informative for any level of shop experience - for those desiring to set up a Makerspace (which is just a new word for a safe and efficient workshop)...added is good advice on setting up a successful Maker group or club...it is clear the author is passionate about teaching and safety. Good job.
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Gary Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to learn about Makerspace
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2014
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Very detailed. An amazing resource of valuable information about everything Makerspace...
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