make717 Innovation Center

make717 is thrilled to announce that we will be expanding our hours - we will now be open Fridays from 5-9pm in addition to our previous operating hours! We are looking forward to more time for our members to make, share, learn! #make717 #technology #madeatmake717 #makerspace

Build your own custom tools at make717! Our new 3-session Torpedo Level Workshop teaches you how to use the Shaper Origin, @Tormach CNC, & 3D printers all in one project. Reserve your spot today: make717.org/event-6865859?Ca… #make717 #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

Our Halloween Trunk or Treat was a blast! For this #MakerMonday, we’re spotting Andrew P., who turned his son’s wheelchair into a mini Bob’s Burgers! Key details were brought to life using our 3D printers & laser cutter. #make717 #BobsBurgers #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

#MakerMonday spotlight: A.J. C. 3D-printed these stunning planters on our Prusa printers in the Fab Lab, complete with built-in water runoff trays! Learn more: make717.org #make717 #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

We had an amazing turnout at this year's Trunk or Treat at make717! A big thanks to all of our volunteers and makers who put this together, and to all who joined us! #trunkortreat #make717 #MakeShareLearn #Halloween

Congrats to Nate, Don, & Emily on completing our Custom Cutting Board Workshop! It’s awesome seeing makers craft stunning projects from scratch in our Wood Shop. Our next workshop is Mon, Dec 7 (spots fill fast!): make717.org/event-6884716?Ca… #make717 #LancasterPA

#MakerMonday spotlight: Julius D. turned scrap Limba wood into art in our Wood Shop! He used our Laguna laser to etch patterns, then added color & epoxy for a custom finish. Way to go, Julius! #make717 #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

#WTF (What’s That For?): The Ruemelin DC2020 Media Blaster! Tucked in our Machine Shop, this blast cabinet strips rust, cleans paint, preps metals for powder coating, & smoothes 3D prints! Learn more: make717.org/sys/website/?pag… #make717 #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

Craft custom holiday gifts at make717! Learn to make custom wood designs at our Carvey CNC orientation (Mon 10/26) or print custom shirts, mugs & hats at Dye Sublimation (Thu 10/29)! Reserve your spot: make717.org/Events #make717 #LancasterPA

We are one week away from make717’s Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Bring the whole family, grab some sweet treats, tour the makerspace, and see what we’re all about. We’ll see you there! #make717 #TrunkOrTreat #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

We are one week away from make717’s Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Bring the whole family, grab some sweet treats, tour the makerspace, and see what we’re all about. We’ll see you there! #make717 #TrunkOrTreat #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

#MakerMonday spotlight: Dan E. turned this gorgeous live edge wood bowl in our Wood Shop! He finished it with linseed oil & beeswax for a rich shine. Great work, Dan! Want to make your own projects? Schedule a tour: make717.org #make717 #LancasterPA

Ever look around make717 & ask: "WTF?" (What’s That For?) Spotlight: Our massive portable cutting station by the Vacuformer! It expands into a huge flat workspace w/ a cutting mat. Perfect for fabric, paper, & gift wrapping! #make717 #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

*CORRECTION* Get those costumes ready and bring the whole family out to make717’s Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Grab treats, tour the makerspace, and see what we’re all about. We’ll see you there! #make717 #TrunkOrTreat #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

Start your 3D printing & CNC woodworking journey! Join our upcoming orientations for 3D printing & our Inventables Carvey, perfect for crafting custom holiday gifts. Spaces are limited. Sign up today: make717.org/Events #make717 #LancasterPA

#MakerMonday spotlight: Julius D. customized these Ridge wallets using our Laguna laser cutter! Want to create your own custom laser projects? Our next Laser Cutter Orientation is Thursday, Oct 15. Reserve now: make717.org/event-6859858?Ca… #make717 #LancasterPA

Look at those smiles! That’s the sign of a job well done wrapping up our Make & Take Cutting Board class in the make717 Wood Shop. Want to make your own? Spots are limited for our next class on Mon, Oct 19 at 6 PM! Reserve now make717.org/event-6855690?Ca… #make717 #LancasterPA

Ready to dive into 3D printing or vacuum forming? Learn hands-on how to use these machines & bring your ideas to life in the make717 Fab Lab! Spaces are limited—sign up today: make717.org/Events #make717 #3DPrinting #VacuumForming #LancasterPA

Congrats to instructor Chris C. & students who crafted stunning dragon head keychains in our latest Intro to Leatherworking class! Nothing beats showing off a project and saying, "I made this." Stay tuned for our next class! Link in bio. #make717 #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

For this week’s #MakerMonday Spotlight, we’re featuring Tom S. and all of our Wood Shop volunteers as we kick off our first ever Cars 4 Kids Campaign, building wooden cars to donate to children during the 2026 Holiday Season! #make717 #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA

HAPPENING NOW: make717 is on the scene at Lancaster Science Factory for First Friday. Stop by and see our Tormach XS Tech Router in action, and learn more about what we're all about! #FirstFriday #make717 #MakeShareLearn #LancasterPA