Wayne County, MI — Downriver Area — Coming Soon

A small group of makers.
One workshop.
Downriver.

A small group of founding members in the Downriver area operating a shared industrial space — stocked with the professional tools most makers can't justify buying on their own.

Serving: Flat Rock · Woodhaven · Brownstown Township · Taylor · Trenton · Romulus · Gibraltar · Riverview · Southgate and surrounding communities

Reserve My Founding Member Spot See What's Inside
6+
Workshop Areas
A Small Group
of Founding Members Required
$0
to Join the Waitlist

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Built for This Community

Downriver makers
build things.

This is the heart of Michigan's manufacturing corridor. People here fix their own cars, build their own furniture, weld, sew, and create. They just don't have a place to do it.

The problem: Professional tools cost thousands. Garage space is limited. Renting time at a commercial shop is expensive and inconvenient.
The solution: A small group of founding members operates a shared professional space — and everyone gets access to equipment they could never afford individually.
What's Inside

Six areas. One membership.

Every tool available to every member. No per-use fees. No scheduling headaches for most equipment. Just show up and work.

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Auto Repair Bay

2-post lift, air compressor, diagnostic tools, floor jack. Do your own oil changes, brakes, or bigger jobs — no dealership markup.

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Wood Shop

Table saw, bandsaw, jointer, planer, router table, dust collection. Build furniture, cabinetry, decor, and anything wood.

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Metal Shop

MIG/TIG welder, plasma cutter, grinders, chop saw, drill press. Fabricate, repair, and create in steel, aluminum, and more.

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Electronics Lab

Soldering stations, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and microcontrollers. Prototype circuits, repair electronics, and build Arduino or Raspberry Pi projects.

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Crafting Studio

Sewing machines, embroidery machine, Cricut cutters, jewelry bench, cutting tables. Apparel, accessories, costumes, and handcraft.

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3D Printing & Laser Cutting

FDM and resin printers, a full-size laser cutter, and vinyl cutting. Design it, print it, cut it — from prototype to finished product.

How It Works

Members decide.
Members run it.

This isn't a commercial gym with hidden fees. Members collectively decide what gets purchased, how the space is run, and how dues are structured.

For Members Without Tools

Show up and start building

No equipment required to join. Your membership covers full access to everything in the space. Learn new skills, borrow the community's tools, and contribute in other ways — maintenance, orientation training, event organizing.

24/7 Keypad Access

Work on your schedule

No desk staff. No booking required for most equipment. Smart lock entry with individual access codes. Show up at 6am or 11pm — the space is available whenever you need it.

Member-Run

You vote on what happens

Equipment purchases, space rules, new membership slots — shaped by member input. Costs are posted transparently every month. This is a community asset, not a landlord's investment.

Membership Pricing

What you can expect to pay.

Final dues depend on the space we sign and how many founding members we confirm. More members = lower dues for everyone.

Full Access — All Areas

$125–250/mo*

Set once we confirm a small group of founding members and a lease location.

*Actual rates dependent on local market and number of founding members.

  • 24/7 keypad access to all six workshop areas
  • Full use of communal tools and equipment
  • Dedicated project storage (locker or project bay)
  • No per-use fees on standard equipment
  • Voting rights on equipment and space decisions
  • Month-to-month — no long-term contract
💡 Dues are based on real costs. Rent, utilities, insurance, and consumables — split across all members and posted transparently each month.
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A Small Group of Founding Members Required to Open

Once enough founding members have expressed interest, we can secure a lease and begin to build out the space. Dues are structured to cover fixed costs from day one.

I'm In — Add Me to the List
Join the Waitlist

Claim your spot.

No commitment yet — just tell us you're interested and what matters to you. Your answers shape what the space looks like.

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You're on the list.

We'll reach out as soon as we're close to confirming a space. Founding members get first pick on storage allocation and a direct voice in how the space is run.

No commitment. We'll email you when we're close to confirming a space.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Is this actually happening, or is it just an idea?
It's real — but it's conditional. We need a small group of founding members before we sign a lease. If enough Downriver makers raise their hand, we move fast. If we don't reach that threshold within a reasonable timeframe, we reassess the model before committing to a space.
Where will it be located?
We're looking at industrial and commercial spaces in the Flat Rock, Woodhaven, and Brownstown corridor — somewhere central to the Downriver communities we serve. Waitlist members will have input on the finalist locations before we sign anything.
What does "founding member" actually mean?
Founding members shape the space. You get priority on project storage allocation, input on what equipment gets bought first, and a vote in how dues are set. Dues are based on actual costs — rent, utilities, insurance, and consumables — split transparently across all members. You're not just a customer — you're a founding member of this community.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. Membership is month-to-month. We ask for 30 days notice before canceling so the group can plan for budget changes. There's no enrollment fee or cancellation penalty.
What about safety? Some of this equipment is dangerous.
Certain tools (table saw, welder, plasma cutter, auto lift) require a one-time orientation sign-off before unsupervised use. Orientations are conducted by experienced members. Safety gear is provided in every area. Using restricted equipment without clearance results in a membership review.
Can I bring my kids?
Members 18+ have unrestricted access. Younger members (16–17) may be permitted with a parent or guardian present and appropriate waivers — this will be established by the founding group once we have a founding group. Children are not permitted in tool-active areas without adult supervision per our safety policy.
What happens if we never reach the founding member threshold?
You're not on the hook for anything — the waitlist has zero financial commitment. If we can't confirm a small group of founding members, we don't open. We'll notify everyone on the list and may relaunch with a scaled-down model (fewer areas, smaller space, lower dues threshold).