Woodshop Open Hours

Come into our Woodshop to work on your personal woodworking projects. Woodshop Open Hours is designed for woodworkers who are confident in their craft. While there will be a knowledgeable Woodshop Steward available to provide machine-based guidance and ensure your safety while you work, this is a space where you can work more independently.

What to Expect:

• Applicable tool operation refreshers (as needed) to get you started safely and confidently

What to Bring:

• Your project idea, pictures, sketch, or plans (digital or paper)
• Any materials you’ve already sourced

Prerequisite:

You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using any type of Woodshop Open Hours. You may learn more about the Woodshop here and sign up for Woodshop Orientations here. Since this version of Woodshop Open Hours may have Woodshop Stewards who can only support you through machine-based guidance, we recommend that folks who sign up for this be more comfortable in the space or confident in their independence. 

Cost & Donations:

We charge a $15 access fee to the shop and recommend a donation of $15 per hour of usage. Your donations help keep our Woodshop open. You can pay for any additional time via a QR code once you’ve completed your time in the shop.

Safety & Supervision:

All shop time is supervised. Our instructor and Woodshop Steward volunteers will help you use tools safely. Email us at NESTL@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on Woodshop usage. 

If none of the dates/times work for you, check “Woodshop Open Hours (Woodshop Orientation Required)” on our Class & Event Notification Registration form.

If you are new to woodworking or would like to chat with an experienced Woodshop Steward, check out Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support. This is for folks who feel a little intimidated about starting a woodworking project and would like personalized guidance and advice. Of course, if you cannot find an open spot in Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support that fits your schedule, you are welcome to sign up for Woodshop Open Hours, regardless of your experience. You may just not receive personal guidance from the Woodshop Steward (though many of our Woodshop Stewards can provide some personalized support).

ACCESSIBILITY: 

• Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible.  All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant. 
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests. 

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St.  Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
• By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
• Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.