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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!

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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

Britany Benoit created this amazing laser cut "pig Britany Benoit created this amazing laser cut "piggy bank". Fuggler is shown for scale.
Sylvia Lieteau completed 100 mini watercolor paint Sylvia Lieteau completed 100 mini watercolor paintings in less than a year. They are quite the accomplishment!
Jennifer Shattuck-Falkowski recently created thes Jennifer Shattuck-Falkowski  recently created these amazing screen printing projects.
Jacob Zell recently finished this beautiful barn q Jacob Zell recently finished this beautiful barn quilt baby.
Sam Shannon says, "Here's my first real cabinetry Sam Shannon says, "Here's my first real cabinetry project, a new butler pantry for the house! Special thanks to Jim and Bob for lending me expertise, tools, and pro tips."
Richard Bucheger made this cutting board from a pa Richard Bucheger made this cutting board from a pattern he has long wanted to make. He loves the 3D design and we do too.
Bonnie Lynn Butler made this 3D printed holder for Bonnie Lynn Butler made this 3D printed holder for her Hexis. She modified a hair tie holder design to make it. 

She says, "The math was mind boggling (not enough caffeine in the world to keep converting imperial to metric then back again!) Not to mention adding in  and tweaking negative parts!! I've got 2 smaller ones that "weren't quite right geometrically and 'measuring' wise but now I've NAILED IT!!! Got one on the A1 for my 2" Hexis! Now to make ones for all the other shapes and sizes! Oh did I mention doing this all while healing from broken toe?"
New Photography Class! March 4th-25th, Wednesdays New Photography Class! March 4th-25th, Wednesdays 6:30pm to 9pm

Photography is the art of many things. It, however, is the science of managing exposure. Spend four weeks breaking down exposure and its three components: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Class time is mixed between instruction, photo review, and experiments to discover how each affects the image. This class is specifically designed to be welcoming for people who have little to no experience with their camera.

For more details or to sign up, click the link in our profile.
Pete B made this White Oak shelf. The shelves can Pete B made this White Oak shelf. The shelves can be adjusted to fit whatever you'd like to put on them.

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Dave Haldiman made this beautiful 10 x 10" clock f Dave Haldiman made this beautiful 10 x 10" clock from a slice of Spalted Maple and some walnut table saw trimmings.
Bonnie Lynn Butler says "Got on this English Paper Bonnie Lynn Butler says "Got on this English Paper Piecing kick and I can't shake it! Needle Book Completely hand stitched! Who knew something so simple and classic could be so fun!"
Last week we posted one of Richard Bucheger's CNC Last week we posted one of Richard Bucheger's CNC router inlay projects. He made a second, shown here with the one from last week. These are for his daughter's dining room table. The second project is made from Wenge and Maple inlay. He says, "for the 1st one I used a 30 degree v-bit.  On the 2nd one I used a 90 degree v-bit.  The letters turned out a little different on the 90."
Dave Haldiman shared this stunning bowl. He says, Dave Haldiman shared this stunning bowl. He says, "here’s a bowl made from spalted poplar that was cracked in arcs around the pith. I pried the arcs apart, cleaned them out, and glued them back together with shims to increase the gaps between them. Then pressure-infused the wood with epoxy resin with some pearlescent pigment swirled in. My thanks to Ariel Roginsky for this piece of wood to experiment with."
Weather has kept Bonnie Lynn Butler away from the Weather has kept Bonnie Lynn Butler away from the Bodgery some this winter. She says this is, "what a leather captain does when playing hooky. Still needs borders and pressing."
Richard Bucheger shares his second inlay project, Richard Bucheger shares his second inlay project, made on the CNC Router. He says, "it's for my daughter, whose last name starts with an M. It's going to be a centerpiece for her dining room table. Hard maple pocket and Wenge plug. I'm going to do a second one with Wenge pocket and hard maple plug."
Marajo says, "You take one screen printing class, Marajo says, "You take one screen printing class, next thing you know..."
These photos were taken at a recent Bodgery metal These photos were taken at a recent Bodgery metal sand casting class.
Jay Larson says, "Shabazz students made this wall Jay Larson says, "Shabazz students made this wall mounted office hallway sign. It has stained glass on one side and laser cut imagery from the other direction. I showed them where it could go outside the Bodgery office, but they already have a place for it at their school."
Pete B made this adjustable height desk top from C Pete B made this adjustable height desk top from Cherry.

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Jim Fortner hand carved this beautiful monogram fo Jim Fortner hand carved this beautiful monogram for his wife.
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