I thought that I read somewhere that one of the Homepro's had a shop that you could use tools like table saw router etc...

I would like to find a couple of shops set up with all necessary tools that I can use.

Back in the states there were a couple of shops that would rent out the space and equipment for use to competent users.

I am looking for places that I can do any of the fallowing:

wood working (saws, planers, routers, electric sanders, etc...)

plastic and composite (fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc...)

industrial sewing (Sewing thick materials like denim and canvas with a walking foot machine...)

Metal work (Welding Tig, Mig, Arc and milling...)

I want to make prototypes that I can test and then show local manufacturers to get production quotes and work done.

I think the wood shop should be the easiest but I do not even know where to buy composite supplies in Bangkok yet.

Post back if you find one for metal or wood fabrication in BKK. I've got some projects I'd love the space for.

A couple years ago I saw that a makerspace had been opened in Bangkok, unfortunately I found out just as they were closing... Bangkok Makerspace, look it up; I'm not sure if it's still semi-open, you may write to them to check.
There is an active makerspace, Home of Maker, but they focus mostly on electronics, they don't have much more than a small drill press and a few 3D printers available to manufacture stuff.
I would like to be able to go to a place like that for some of my projects, getting access to a table saw, bandsaw, large router, etc, etc... Basically big, noisy and dirty stuff that I rather not do at home.

For now I'm setting up my own small workshop, I'm currently thinking of either building a CO2 laser cutter or buying a small lathe to add to the toolkit.

Thought about opening one up in Patts. Recon it would be a money spinner. Maby also a room with just computer key boards in so the key board warriors would have somewhere to go if their home computer breaks down and they are suffering withdrawal.

Just a heads up, in some cases be careful of work permit stuff.

@AleG

 

Thanks for the info Home of Maker http://www.homeofmaker.com/?page_id=26 looks really good for electronics and small projects. I will add them to my list of resources.

 

I found a place that has industrial sewing machines but she wanted to charge me the same price that she does for a one day teaching workshop of 3500 Baht. Way to much for just using the equipment for a day.

 

Not having any luck yet with any other types of shops... =[

 

Anyone else... ??