Columbia Gadget Works

08/18/2026

Why throw away what you can fix?

08/11/2026

We all know that feeling......

Come hang out at CGW!

08/04/2026

Come make something amazing at Columbia Gadget Works!

07/28/2026

Come use the milling machine at Columbia Gadget Works!

07/14/2026

Come enjoy a cold one at your local Makerspace!

06/02/2026

New CGW lathe being moved into position!

Still lots of work to be done to finish the wiring and setup. Come by for our free open night every Thursday at 6pm to check it out!

Big thanks to Veterans United Foundation and all our members who donated to help this happen!

Veterans United Foundation

04/08/2026

KOPN Tour – April 23

For our open night 2 weeks from now, we'll be taking a field trip to the local KOPN radio station! KOPN has graciously offered to give us a tour of their radio station facility, including some of their very cool equipment and studios. If you'd like to participate, please join our discord sever (link on our website) and check the annoucements page. You can meet us at the KOPN station at 6:30 (at 401 Bernadette Drive), or carpool from the CGW shop between 6PM and 6:15.

For our open night 2 weeks from now, we’ll be taking a field trip to the local KOPN radio station! KOPN has graciously offered to give us a tour of their radio station facility, including som…

03/20/2026

Soldering Class and Art in the Park

Just a reminder that the CGW soldering class will be March 26th at 6pm. We'll be going over hand soldering and reflow/SMD soldering techniques with free giveaways! Also, CGW is planning to have a booth at Art in the Park (June 6 and 7). If you're interested in showcasing projects for CGW or hanging out at the booth, please get in touch!

Just a reminder that the CGW soldering class will be March 26th at 6pm. We’ll be going over hand soldering and reflow/SMD soldering techniques with free giveaways!Also, CGW is planning to hav…

02/27/2026

Metal Casting Class – Recap

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the metal casting class! If you have any ideas for future classes or something to cast in metal, join the discord server linked on our website or send an email to [email protected]

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the metal casting class! If you have any ideas for future classes or something to cast in metal, join the discord server linked on our website or send an email …

02/20/2026

Metal Casting Class – Feb 26th!

Join us this Thursday (Feb 26, 2026) for a FREE metal casting class at 6pm. Learn how to make a plaster mold from a 3D printed part and cast it in different types of metal with the equipment you can use for FREE at Columbia Gadget Works!

Join us this Thursday (Feb 26, 2026) for a FREE metal casting class at 6pm. Learn how to make a plaster mold from a 3D printed part and cast it in different types of metal with the equipment you ca…