Can I borrow someones woodshop for a few hours?

[derekmcwilliams.livejournal.com]

I'd like to make a wooden ring for my girlfriend out of ebony - I have a broken upright bass with a nice ebony fingerboard that's otherwise useless.  So, I'm wondering if someone would allow me use of their woodshop (basic tools and perhaps a wood lather) for a few hours so I can make this ring..

I'm reasonably competent in a woodshop - I wouldn't need much supervision...

Willing to pay for the time used...

Thanks!
Derek 

Comments

Aren't there some labs with wood and metal working tools?

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

Near Davis Sq? I remember some group that was advertising shared lab space for a fee a while back... I forgot the name of the group...

Re: Aren't there some labs with wood and metal working tools?

[laryu.livejournal.com]

That's Willoughby & Baltic (http://willoughbybaltic.ning.com/). But they've moved (twice, I think) to Union Square. And, last I heard, they were launching as a membership organization so it might not be convenient for a few-hour project.

[justjess.livejournal.com]

I can't help but I just wanted to say that's such a sweet idea and I hope you find somewhere.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_saint_cecilia_/]

There's a group called Sprout ( http://thesprouts.org/ ) that maintains a space just outside of Davis Square. It's not specifically a woodshop but they might have the tools you need, plus they have open shop time which (i think) is free! I imagine you can contact them directly for more accurate info.

I think this is what I was talking about...

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

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