TechShop
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Planning to blog experiences at TechShop Menlo Park this summer, a workshop for building things and learning to build things. Currently signed up for classes in:
CNC basics--so I can learn to use the CNC router to cut large pieces of wood.
Hand tools--for woodworking, mainly because I badly need to learn safety practices.
Woodworking--power tools! Will I get over my terror of the table saw?
Laser cutter--I've used them before but you have to take the class to use theirs, plus they probably have useful advice.
Metal shop--hadn't thought I wanted to learn this until I saw this at Maker Faire.
What I want to build:
nomad furniture (multipurpose, pack/fold flat, requiring no screws furniture for frequent movers and small space dwellers). Right now I'm loving the idea of integrating organic curviness. CNC and woodworking skillz required.
A suitcase that pulls you--motorized suitcase with heartrate monitor that takes a turn pulling you after you've pulled it for a while and it senses you are tired. Part of a line of things I want to build that support people developing autonomy and pride rather than only relying on devices.
Transportable, quick-accessible modular organization system for craft and electronics supplies, minimizing the space it takes up (thinking along the lines of small drawer compartments). Possibly integrated with some sort of electronic tracking system so you can keep track of where things are and how much you have. Have been thinking about this for a while, not satisfied with current ugly plastic drawer organizers that aren't very space-efficient.