Columbia Gadget Works

Metal Casting Class – Recap

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the metal casting class! If you have any ideas for future classes or something to cast in metal, join the discord server linked on our website or send an email to [email protected]

Metal Casting Class – Recap Thanks to everyone who showed up for the metal casting class! If you have any ideas for future classes or something to cast in metal, join the discord server linked on our website or send an email …

Metal Casting Class – Feb 26th!

Join us this Thursday (Feb 26, 2026) for a FREE metal casting class at 6pm. Learn how to make a plaster mold from a 3D printed part and cast it in different types of metal with the equipment you can use for FREE at Columbia Gadget Works!

Metal Casting Class – Feb 26th! Join us this Thursday (Feb 26, 2026) for a FREE metal casting class at 6pm. Learn how to make a plaster mold from a 3D printed part and cast it in different types of metal with the equipment you ca…

Join us at Columbia Gadget Works TOMORROW on Thursday, October 30 at 6pm for our first class of the Community Maker Series.

This session: Meshtastic – a low-cost, open-source system that uses LoRa radios to create long-range, off-grid communication networks. Participants will learn how the devices work, how to set them up, and practical ways they can be used for community projects, outdoor activities, or emergency preparedness.

Participants will receive a free Meshtastic device to keep (limited supply- please consider bringing your own meshtastic device and USB power source if you want help with setup).

The Community Maker Series runs for five months, with a new hands-on project every 3rd Thursday through February!

Financial assistance for this program has been provided by the City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs.

What is the best CAD software for a makerspace?

Fusion?

FreeCAD?

Solidworks for makerspace (now free)

Or something else?

New Tool Day!