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To Bodge (v), to make or repair hastily, to MacGyver

We’re a makerspace and social group in Madison, WI.
We offer the tools and space to bring your ideas to life!
We’re member-run, so jump on board and help us build something awesome!

Classes

Classes & Programs

We offer a variety of classes and host many no-cost community programs.



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Tools and Space

Tools & Space

We have (literally) tons of tools spread across all kinds of making and plenty of space to use them.

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Community

Our Community

Whether learning a tool, honing a craft, building a business, or finding a creative group of makers, this is your place to build skills and community!

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Membership

Guests are always welcome at the Bodgery. But there are benefits to becoming a member! Members have 24/7 access to all of our tools, storage space, member-only classes and communication channels, and a vote in community decisions.

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What We've Been Up To

This is the first woodworking project that Fred Tu This is the first woodworking project that Fred Turkington completed at the Bodgery. He made it from 5/4 Hard Maple purchased at Capital Hardwood. It is a clone of another piece he already owned and he uses the one he made to store dog treats near his back door.
Rosa Hernandez and Aiden Brumsickle collaborated t Rosa Hernandez and Aiden Brumsickle collaborated to make glass beads for this lovely necklace. The glass beads were combined with some wooden beads they had on hand. Aidan strung the necklace (his first time doing so) and gifted the necklace to his mother.
Here is some gorgeously detailed wall art that Pet Here is some gorgeously detailed wall art that Pete B made on the scroll saw.

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This is the first ample from the Bodgery's SK 860 This is the first ample from the Bodgery's SK 860 knitting machine!
Sarah Polenska needed a temporary cremation urn fo Sarah Polenska needed a temporary cremation urn for a friend of a friend, and she needed it fast!  So, in a couple of hours, she and Jim Fortner built this beautiful Cherry box.
Rand Hough is grateful to everyone who helped him Rand Hough is grateful to everyone who helped him learn to use the woodshop to build picture frames. He just sent a finished frame to his mom for her birthday and he thinks it wouldn't look as good without so much Bodger wisdom.
Bill Cogger is starting to make a small working st Bill Cogger is starting to make a small working steam engine out of metal. He expects the project to take hundreds of hours of work. We can't wait to see the completed project.
Jim Vogel designed this adorable puzzle and cut it Jim Vogel designed this adorable puzzle and cut it on the CNC router. His partner Kristi did all the amazing painting. The project was a gift for their granddaughter.
Monica Radtke says, "Tis the season for a forage! Monica Radtke says, "Tis the season for a forage! You can find me at the [Dane County] farmers market with my ceramic creations or on Instagram @monradtke! 🍄"

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Gabrielle Cornish made a gorgeous hardwood holder Gabrielle Cornish made a  gorgeous hardwood holder to store coffee filters. It is made from Cherry with Walnut splines.
Matthew Wachno made this timelapse showing the CNC Matthew Wachno made this timelapse showing the CNC router carving some signs he designed and made for some friends of his who are starting a U-Pick strawberry farm this spring.If you want to follow their journey, they are @oomenfarms on Instagram.
Tyler Willenbrink created this incredible yard art Tyler Willenbrink created this incredible yard art.
Pete B made this beautiful Scrollsaw intarsia of a Pete B made this beautiful Scrollsaw intarsia of a highland cow.

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Join us for two workshops on building a personal, Join us for two workshops on building a personal, locally hosted, open-source AI model. Great for business owners, makers, and anyone who wants a free personal AI setup they control. Learn the basics, explore our build, and get practical advice for your own!

Sat, May 16, 12–2 pm: Intro + Hardware
Sun, May 17, 12–2 pm: Software + Security

The Bodgery makerspace | 740 Oscar Ave
Each class: $20 members | $25 non-members
Click the links in our Bio to Register.
Image: James Vaughan (edited)
Sam Belina shares photos from a recent welding cla Sam Belina shares photos from a recent welding class he took (taught by Tyler W.). Here's "Out At Sea," Sam's first welding piece and the class project.
Richard Bucheger made this cutting board for his d Richard Bucheger made this cutting board for his daughter and her husband. The pattern is basket weave and it is made from Maple and Walnut end grain. He says it was more work than he anticipated. It is beautiful!
Some work in progress by the talented Marisa Deboe Some work in progress by the talented Marisa Deboer.
Cassie Brown says, "I had to test out some fabric Cassie Brown says, "I had to test out some fabric markers I picked up for an event, so I might as well decorate a bandana edge."
Pete B made this set of Ash shelves, finished with Pete B made this set of Ash shelves, finished with Rubio Charcoal color.

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Sam and Pedro recently did some sand casting. They Sam and Pedro recently did some sand casting. They cast a coin that Pedro carved and a test version of the oar locks that will be used for a Boat Building class with students from Shabazz City High School.
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740 Oscar Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
862-BODGE-ME (862-263-4363) | contact@thebodgery.org
Public tours are available on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, 7-9pm!
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