Our mission is to engage people in the process of making things to enrich individual lives, build thriving communities, and contribute to a vibrant, sustainable society.

Founded in 2017, Protohaven is a registered 501©(3) organization that engages a diverse community of makers by providing the space, tools, and education necessary to enable our community of learners various stages of creative aspiration. A community makerspace and workshop, and design and fabrication school, Protohaven seeks to create a safe and supportive environment for learning, creating, and community-building.

We call this front room our Studio. It is where we have our cleaner / quieter tools.

In the 3D Studio we have 3 printers from Prusa. they can print common plastic materials such as PLA, PETG, ABS and TPU. They work by heating up plastic to a malleable temperature and then deposits the plastic layer by layer to build 3D objects.

Also in the 3D studio is a 3D scanner that can scan smaller objects and create a digital 3D model of the object.

Electronics has tools for doing both Pin Though Hole (PTH) soldering as well as more advanced tools for soldering Surface Mounted Devices (SMD). We also have diagnostic and test tools for troubleshooting and developing electronics projects.

We also have a PCB Mill where members can rapid prototype their own circuit boards.

Textiles has equipment for fabric design and modification. You’ll find the large cutting table here along with consumer, and industrial grade sewing machines. We also have A CNC embroidery machine that can take vector graphics and sew the design for you.

The lasers take graphic designs and apply them to various materials. They can cut up to ¼” of material, they can also engrave designs on thicker material than it can cut.

There is is a long list of Approved Materials, of those the most popular materials are Plywood, Acrylic plastic, chipboard, cardboard, and leather.

The main tools of the graphics area are the Dye Sublimation Printer (the gray one on the desk) and the US Cutter Vinyl and paper cutter. The Dye Sublimation printer can print on substrate that can be put in the various heat presses and transferred to mugs hats or shirts.

The vinyl cutter can cut out heat transfer vinyl that can also be used in the heat presses. or with adhesive vinyl to make decals and stickers.

The large roll printer can print large format sheets like engineering drawings or posters.

Woodshop is a great place to have a conversation about clearances. Most tools in the shop require an Equipment Clearance Class or Test before use. Do not use this equipment before obtaining the necessary clearance. These clearances are the bare minimum requirements to use the equipment and are not a substitute for consulting manufacturers’ safety guidelines, asking for help, or following general safety principles.

The woodshop is broken down into a few related areas:

Woodworking Basics can combine a number of related pieces of equipment as they share similar safety practices and are beginner friendly.

Millwork can combine a number of related pieces of equipment as they share similar safety practices and represent a combination of related processes needed before moving rough wood over to general woodworking.

The router is a CNC driven process that requires more technical knowledge to operate safely. It is really easy to miss a detail and break the machine or injure yourself or others.

The wood lathe is used for making rounded form objects. From bowls to containers or even a bat.

Protohaven’s approach to plastics is “circular first” representing a commitment to sustainability.

• Precious Plastics - Focuses on reclaiming #5 plastic to create new parts and products.
• Vacuum Former
• Industrial Injection Molder

Refurbishing an old laser model 120w beam Will cut through larger and thicker material Will be available 2023

• Finger Brake
• Notcher
• Turret Press
• Shear
• Roller

• Chop Saw
• Bandsaw
• Drill Press
• Grinders

• Sandblaster
• Powder Coating

• Mig
• Tig/Stick
• Manual Plasma Cutter
• Spot Welder

Thicker/construction grade metals

• Horizontal Bandsaw
• Tube Bender
• Iron Worker

Equipment for fabricating precision components up to .001” accuracy

• Metal Lathe
• Manual Mill
• Aluminum CNC Mill
• Clausing CNC Mill

Classes teach blacksmithing creating small objects like Hooks or Candycanes in the holiday class. Members can use the forge and tools for their own personal projects.

• Two burner forge
• Anvils
• Hammers & Tongs

There are many options available online for overnight and monthly storage

• Cages
• Lockers
• Board & Bar
• Sheet Storage
• Pallet

• Loading docks are also available to members
• Members business mail can also be sent to Protohaven

Working with precious metals.

• Rolling mill for working with silver and softer metals
• Cart of specific hand tools
• Torch for soldering, brazing and welding
• Buffing Wheel
• Tumbler
• Ultrasonic Cleaner

• General Membership 10am - 10pm 7 days a week @ $115 monthly.
• Weekend Membership 10am - 10pm Saturday and Sunday @ $65 monthly.
• Pro Membership 24×7 Access - Coming Soon

All memberships went up $10 in April.

• Must complete an orientation (every Tuesday @ 6:00pm) (Attending gets them on our reservation calendar, discord, and they receive the coupon mentioned on next bullet point)
• First time members get their first clearance free OR $60 off a 101 Class