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make717 Innovation Center is Lancaster's 1st makerspace, a collaborative space to make, share, learn

10/31/2026

We had an amazing turnout at this year's Trunk or Treat at make717! A big thanks to all of our volunteers and makers who put this together, and to all who joined us!

10/28/2026

Congrats to Nate, Don, and Emily, who recently completed our latest Make and Take: Custom Cutting Board Workshop!

It’s always amazing to see our makers learn to make stunning projects from scratch, as well as learn more about the make717 Wood Shop!

The next custom cutting board workshop is coming up Monday, Dec. 7, but spaces fill fast.

Reserve yours now: https://make717.org/event-6884716?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=11/28/2026

10/26/2026

For this week’s Spotlight, Julius D. is at it again in the make717 Wood Shop!

To others, scrap wood may look like just scrap, but to Julius, it’s an idea. He took a piece of Limba from our wood selection, used our Laguna Tools laser cutter to etch patterns, then added some color and epoxy for a nice finish.

Way to go!

10/23/2026

Here at make717, we have all sorts of machines and gadgets in our makerspace that people tend to ask: "WTF?" (What’s That For?)

It might look like a sci-fi droid, but this media blaster (or “sandblaster”) is one of the most versatile finishing tools at make717!

Tucked in the Machine Shop right next to the paint booth, the Ruemelin DC2020 uses high-pressure air and abrasive media to transform your metal, glass, and 3D-printed projects.

Check out the SOP on our website, grab your safety gear, and give it a shot on your next build!

https://www.make717.org/blast-cabinet

10/22/2026

The Holiday Season kicks off in a few weeks, and if you’re thinking about creating some custom gifts, we at make717 can show you how to use some of the many machines that can bring your ideas to life!

This Monday, 10/26, we have spaces open for our Inventables Carvey CNC orientation, where you can learn to make custom wood designs.

On Thursday, 10/29, you can learn how to print your own mug, hat, T-shirt, or coaster design in our Dye Sublimation orientation!

Get more info and reserve your space today: https://make717.org/Events

10/22/2026

We are one week away from make717’s Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Bring the whole family, grab some sweet treats, tour the makerspace, and see what we’re all about.
We’ll see you there!

10/19/2026

Today’s Spotlight is none other than Dan E., who utilized the make717 Wood Shop and made this gorgeous live edge wood bowl.

He brought this to life using the lathes, and gave it a generous amount of linseed oil and beeswax to give it the perfect finish. Well done, Dan!

Want to bring your projects to life? Go to the link in bio and take a tour today!

10/16/2026

Ever look around our make717 makerspace and ask yourself: "WTF?" (What’s That For?)
Our first such tool: A massive portable cutting station!

This clever portable unit is parked in our Fab Lab right by the Vacuformer. When unfolded, it expands into a huge, clean workspace equipped with a matching cutting mat.

It’s perfect for large paper layouts, poster design, fabric & textile cutting, and wrapping holiday gifts & big projects.

Next time you’re in the shop, unfold it and give it a try.

Only at make717!

10/15/2026

*CORRECTION* Get those costumes ready and bring the whole family out to make717’s Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Grab some sweet treats, tour the makerspace, and see what we’re all about.
We’ll see you there!

10/14/2026

Your journey into 3D printing and CNC woodworking starts here!

We have 2 orientations coming up, which will teach you the fundamentals of 3D printing, as well as making custom wood carved designs on our Inventables Carvey.

This is a great way not only to bring your ideas to life, but come up with some custom gift ideas as we roll into the Holiday Season.

Spaces are limited, so sign up today: https://make717.org/Events

Address

1151 Clark Street
Lancaster, PA
17602

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 9pm
Tuesday	5pm - 9pm
Wednesday	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	5pm - 9pm
Friday	5pm - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 9pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17175371067

Website

http://www.make717.org/

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