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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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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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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

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.
Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) made a Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) made an amazing video about the partnership between Innovative High and the Bodgery. Click the link in our bio to check it out on YouTube!

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Erin K made this gorgeous wedding ring to match th Erin K made this gorgeous wedding ring to match the one their partner made them. Both rings were made at the Bodgery.
David Z made new shelves for his living room (ther David Z made new shelves for his living room (there's a second one on the other side of the window). He made it from Maple with a Cherry stripe down the middle and plans to sand and apply finish in the spring. The shelves are 3/8" glass. He was inspired to build these when he saw a similar design in a furniture store and realized he could build it for less AND in a species that matches his furniture.
Gabrielle Cornish says she, "designed and built th Gabrielle Cornish says she, "designed and built these stands for my new (to me) Bose 901 speakers and am pretty pleased with how they turned out—and even happier to have learned a ton along the way. Many thanks to those of you who offered tips during the process!"
Justin Lonergan made this toy chest that absolutel Justin Lonergan made this toy chest that absolutely glows (in the dark).
Michael Brockman made this charming wood turned va Michael Brockman made this charming wood turned vase for stained glass flowers.
Ronnie Reeder says, "I made another batch of scrap Ronnie Reeder says, "I made another batch of scrap wood coasters. This year I tried to put a little different slant on them."
Nickolas Hein finally completed this pen over a ye Nickolas Hein finally completed this pen over a year after he started it. He started in Ris' pen class but it broke when he tried to trim it. So Nickolas finally had the chance to glue it and complete it using another blank. The wood is Mahogany.
Marisa Deboer made this stunning torso vase. Wow! Marisa Deboer made this stunning torso vase. Wow!
Jay Larson "wove" this gorgeous end grain cutting Jay Larson "wove" this gorgeous end grain cutting board out of Cherry, Maple and Walnut.
Evan Gallagher recently finished up a Bluetooth sp Evan Gallagher recently finished up a Bluetooth speaker. He used a kit he bought online for all the electronics and audio. The body is MDF covered in Cherry veneer, with the face and back being solid Cherry. He says it sounds pretty good-- we think it looks beautiful.
Aly Seeger says, "I'm VERY new to ceramics. Like… Aly Seeger says, "I'm VERY new to ceramics. Like… Wheel Throwing 101 is my first time touching clay. These pieces are certainly not perfect. Lopsided and the glazes are mostly not what I expected, but I’m still quite happy with how things are turning out!"
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