Laser cutting requires advanced clearance due to the fire risk and complex workflows involved. Time is scheduled and billed in 15-minute increments for the duration you occupy the machine — so prep your files ahead of time and arrive ready to plug and play to save.
$5.00/15-minutes, plus material costs
30 min = qty 2
1 hr = qty 4
1.5 hr = qty 6
2 hr = qty 8
2.5 hr = qty 10
3 hr = qty 12
3.5 hr = qty 14
4 hr = qty 16
4.5 hr = qty 18
5 hr = qty 20
5.5 hr = qty 22
6 hr = qty 24
Allowed materials include:
Wood
Acrylic
Paper/cardboard
Polyurethane foam
EPS foam
Thin polystyrene
Polyethylene foam
Not allowed (due to toxic fumes and fire risk):
PVC
Polycarbonate
PVC foams/laminate
Materials provided by WBMS are priced by the DigiFab shop lead — questions on what's allowed go to the shop lead.
The CNC router requires one-on-one checkout or instructor-led course clearance. Time is scheduled and billed in 15-minute increments, and includes the clean-up time needed to leave the machine ready for the next user.
Bring your own endmills to be sure you have exactly what your project needs (⅛" or ¼" cylindrical shafts, at least 0.75" long, rated for at least 18,000 RPM). The makerspace provides some endmills, but broken endmills are the user's responsibility to replace.
$2.50/15-min, plus material costs and endmills
30 min = qty 2
1 hr = qty 4
1.5 hr = qty 6
2 hr = qty 8
2.5 hr = qty 10
3 hr = qty 12
3.5 hr = qty 14
4 hr = qty 16
4.5 hr = qty 18
5 hr = qty 20
5.5 hr = qty 22
6 hr = qty 24
Allowed Materials
Softwood
Hardwood
Plywood
MDF
Not Allowed
Metal
Glass
Acrylic and polycarbonate plastic are allowed only with designated endmills — consult the DigiFab lead.
3D printing is billed by material usage, not by the hour — bring your design, and pay only for what you print. All 3D printer use requires clearance and adherence to our temperature and ventilation safety protocols.
PLA, PETG, and ASA — $0.05/gram
TPU and PVA — $0.10/gram
User-provided filament — $0.01/gram Requires staff permission.
Wear and tear on the machines is expected, but damage caused by misuse or unclear-protocol use is billed separately for repair or replacement.
Keep your works in progress right where you left them. Project storage is an optional, paid add-on available to active members, with shelf space located in our multi-purpose room. Reserve a bay and pick up your project exactly where you left off — no packing up between visits.
Short Project Shelf — Approx. 4'w × 2'd × 1’h
Tall Project Shelf — Approx. 4'w × 2'd × 2'h
Extra-Large Project Storage — Top Shelf Storage Approx. 4'w × 2'd
Storage requires an active membership. Availability is limited. For safety, no open containers of liquids or volatile materials may be stored on your shelf.
Whether you're an experienced maker, a curious DIYer, a freelancer who needs a great workspace, or someone with a project and a vision — this membership gives you everything you need to get to work.
When you join, you'll schedule an onboarding session to tour the space, set up access, and map out your path to equipment clearances via tool tests, classes, or individual instruction. From there, you're ready to make!
Flexible Access
Access the makerspace 7 days a week, 7am–9pm, and work on your own schedule. Drop in when inspiration strikes or block out time for a focused build session.
Access may be temporarily restricted during events and classes on the shop calendar.
Woodshop
Full access to the woodshop, including equipment such as Saw Stop Table Saw, Drill Press, CNC machine and Router. Ideal for furniture making, prototyping, repairs, and small-batch production.
Digital Fabrication Lab (DigiFab)
Use our digital fabrication tools for prototyping, fabrication, and experimentation, including our CNC Machine, Laser Cutters, 3D printers, and dye sublimation printer.
Community & Event Space
Access shared work areas for planning, collaboration, and events with other makers, creatives, and professionals.
Co-Working
Utilize shared work areas and coworking desks for planning, design work, client meetings, or a creative space to get things done alongside other makers.
Equipment Clearance
Safety sign-offs for equipment are required.
See the equipment clearance and safety policy.
Members under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult guardian at all times.
Woodshop access and woodshop classes are available to ages 16 and older.
Consumables and materials are not included unless otherwise stated.
Equipment usage requires clearance and may require scheduling.
Project storage is an additional cost unless otherwise stated.
Members are expected to follow all safety policies and community guidelines.
A West Bethel Makerspace gift card is perfect for the builder, tinkerer, or curious creator in your life — whether they're just getting started or ready to level up their skills.
Use it toward:
Classes — from woodworking fundamentals and lathe turning to CNC routing and 3D printing.
Memberships — for experienced makers, professionals, and DIYers who need reliable, flexible access to tools and space.
Open Studio Day Passes — drop-in studio time for when inspiration strikes.
Tool Tests — for experienced makers to get cleared to use the equipment instead of taking a class.
Gift cards are redeemable for any class, membership, or open studio pass at westbethelmakerspace.org.
Not sure what they'd want to make? That's the fun part — let them decide.
Purchasing a gift for someone and sharing the Makerspace also helps sustain our nonprofit mission: providing our rural Maine community with the tools, space, and skills to collaborate and create.
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