A makerspace facility and growing maker community
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Who We Are
Mill Forge is a makerspace south of Boston with extensive facilities for woodworking, welding, laser cutting, electronics, textiles, metal work, 3D FDM and resin printing, and more. Members have access not only to all this equipment, but also other offerings, such as training and educational classes.
We operate as a Massachusetts Public Benefit Corporation and put community at the forefront. We put the interests of our members, community and societal factors above profit or unfettered growth.
Makerspace Facilities
Mill Forge comprises five main areas: CNC and 3D, Electronics, Metals and Welding, Textiles, and Woodworking. In addition to a wide array of equipment for each, we also have hand tools and prototyping supplies available.
What We Offer
Our nearly 6,000 square foot space in Norwood, Massachusetts within a 19th-century mill complex is a maker’s dream. Members have 24×7 access to a full wood shop, welding area, textile lab, CNC laser and routers, 3D printing, and more. Members can also rent storage and work bays up to 100 square feet.
Events and classes open a world of possibilities, where you can enter as a beginner, and grow into an advanced maker in your craft. We also have some open positions for careers with Mill Forge Makerspace, too.
Kickstart Your Projects
Join Mill Forge along with other makers, and finally make those daydream projects into realities!
Recent News
What’s happening at the makerspace? Check out our recent posts to see.
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Member Business Profile – Agate All Along
Welcome another in our series of profiles of Mill Forge Makerspace members’ small businesses! Mill Forge member Briana’s lapidary journey started as a child, with a love of rocks and minerals, and was reignited by the gift of a rock polisher two years ago and a few geodes she and her dad cut together on…
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Member Business Profile – ECOformed
Welcome another in our series of profiles of Mill Forge Makerspace members’ small businesses! Andy Jeffery and Mark Sears founded ECOformed to create sustainably manufactured housewares and decorative pieces from biomass and plant-sourced plastics. Andy came to Mill Forge Makerspace looking for a space to start building out their R&D for printers, materials, and finishing,…
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Member Business Profile – Thumbprint Vintage
Welcome to the first in a series of profiles of Mill Forge Makerspace members’ small businesses! Myles Qualter of Thumbprint Vintage began as an active denizen of the Mill Forge textile area, working with vintage clothing and jewelry. As his business grew, so did Thumbprint’s inventory and the number of works in progress. As the…
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Where the innovative spirit of the past meets an inclusive and supportive maker community for the future.
Community
We are committed to innovation while preserving and passing on the tools, lessons and methods of artisan makers. We strive to support local artisans within the Norwood Commerce Center community, the Town of Norwood itself, communities in the Dedham-Westwood-Norwood-Walpole corridor, residents along the Walpole and Franklin/Forge Park MBTA lines, and the global community of makers.
Makers are a diverse group, with diverse needs. Maybe you’re a hobbyist who has run out of space for your growing interests. Maybe you’re taking a craft to the next level as a small business. Or perhaps a small shop you’re already running needs occasional access to more specialized equipment. Build that table; weld that iron sculpture; put the finishing touches on that monster cosplay costume; finally get that home automation system working. And do it with the right tools, among a supportive community, on your schedule.
What People Are Saying About Us
“If you’ve ever thought, ‘If only I had the—space, tools, equipment, guidance, encouragement, support—I could make my idea come to life…’ Well—now you’ve got it!”
“Mill Forge is in a perfect space! The former industrial site is awesome, and they offer a fantastic suite of tools”
“I’ve been dreaming about this for more than a decade. It’s time to make it a reality!”
“Mill Forge allows for the perfect space for non-distracting communal work. I can be in my little bubble, but still be surrounded by people and creativity.”
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Get in touch with us to plan a tour us of Mill Forge Makerspace, where you can learn more about becoming a member of our maker community, and see how Mill Forge can help you unleash your creative potential!
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