MakerHaus

I took the Welding Class in April 2014…
1) Of the TWO welders that are in the metal shop, one of them is broken. In that the regulator/​gauge for the gas is broken, this causes some horrible looking welds and I don’t believe the gas pressure is correct in it’s «making-​taped» configuration.
2) In a class that can have up to 6 people, I don’t believe there are enough work-​tables or welders. I was lucky, our class only had 3 people, but with only 2 welders and one of them broken (bad gas pressure), but we still had to take turns and there was a bit of fumbling around and killing time until it was my turn. IMHO welding is 90% practice and in an environment where 6 people have to share one good working welder, that’s bad.
3) WiFi needs to be public. I see that it’s included in some packages, but under names that I don’t understand: «WIFI flex space», «WIFI work spaces» and «High Speed Wi-​Fi». When I was there, there was almost no cell phone signal for Verizon. Maybe it is public, I don’t know. I didn’t see anything anywhere.
5) Consumable Safety Equipment. On the first day, I noticed how worn the gloves, hearing protection and safety glasses were in the area. As a result, I brought in my own gear. No big deal. But the more I outfit my own shop, the less likely I am to need a membership.
That’s about it, based on my limited experience with just a Welding Class. My instructor was good, I like the space, just need more equipment.

Have you ever had an experience at a business where all you can think of is how excited you are to get back home and tell everyone about it? Well that’s exactly how I feel about Makerhaus.
I’m so overwhelmed with its awesomeness that I don’t quite know where to begin. Basically, this is a space for anyone looking to learn trades, feed/​nurture a hobby or craft, or just hang out with and be around creative local people. It’s like a gym membership for people who weld, build, do woodworking, metalworks, graphic design, sewing, etc. If you want to learn it or practice it, you can do it here.
I popped by for a tour of the space and to check out the class schedule. They do so much more than I had even imagined! I spotted a guy welding custom bike frames, another man was building signs for his local business, some women were sitting at 3D printers making mock-​up products, and in the woodworking area I met a man who was rebuilding some old chairs he’d wanted to fix up.
So whether you already know a trade and you just need to come here to use tools and equipment, or whether you are wanting to learn, it’s all here. I really loved the materials wall, too!
This is the perfect business for Seattle because as someone that lives in the city myself, I don’t own a garage or have personal access to big industrial tools. But by having a membership I have free range to use the space for whatever projects I want to work on. I can’t wait to come back.

Great people with a fantastic service/​business model. If I am ever in a situation where I do not have my own shop — I will be signing up for a membership at MakerHaus.

Top marks for Makerhaus. For a woodshop, they’re pretty well equipped, and they are a lot more than a woodshop. The people working here are friendly, and they’ve parceled out the various aspects of the place so that you only buy what you need. On its own, woodshop is quite fairly priced. It seems like they’re still developing and improving in the process. I have no hesitation when I recommend this place. Great location for me, too, given that the alternatives are mostly in Georgetown.

I signed up for a rhino class, I was very disappointed in how it was taught. Not very useful for someone trying to learn a new program. I think as a work space it may well be good. I would not recommend the classes, although I can only speak for the rhino class.

Makerhaus is in an excellent location in Fremont. The facilities seem great, but I was disappointed in the class I took there.

Like Tech shop but so much sexier with an amazing culture and community, my new favorite place!

Of all the coworking maker spaces in Seattle, MakerHaus stands to become the king of the jungle. It is one of the most organized and ambitious maker spaces I’ve ever seen.
Not only does it cover your standard maker space (wood shop, metal working, etc.), but it also provides coworking and workshop space, the walls for art, and a kickass materials library upstairs.
Also, TIG and MIG welding? Amazing 3D printer? Classes for custom bike design? Sign me up! The monthly membership and co-​working costs are not cheap, but it’s definitely worth it if you are the type to turn an idea into reality.

My mind is blown — there is now a heaven built specifically for us tinkering nerds right here on earth and its located in Fremont (the Center of the Universe.) I was able to get a sneak peak of this place that is taking over the space that Evo formerly occupied and it was beyond my wildest dreams. Imagine this, you get a membership and you have access to classes that cover things from Adobe Illustrator to 3D printing. There’s a wood shop, a laser printer, a materials library, a rapid prototyping area, welders, a metal shop, you name it — if you have something to build, create, or the need to dream up something new, this place is 10,000 square feet of awesome.