Happening at the Shop...
April Member Event - Central Oregon Woodworkers MeetUp
On Sunday, April 12th: 3-5pm, The Central Oregon Woodworkers will be hosting their monthly meeting at the DIYcave this month.Come learn who they are, what they do, and how you can get involved. They’re a community of woodworkers, turners, and carvers who meet to share knowledge, ideas, and inspiration. Everyone is welcome — beginners, seasoned pros, or anyone simply curious about woodworking. This month’s meeting includes a tour of the newest additions to the woodshop, featuring our upgraded router table and the brand‑new CNC router table. Plus, a show and tell of Steve's cedar strip kayak.
Come Turn With Us: New Open Lathe Team!
We’re excited to welcome Gwen, Michelle, and Seatonn as the new Open Lathe team at DIYcave!
Our spring and summer schedule now includes Open Lathe sessions on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, with a few bonus sessions sprinkled in along the way.
Open Lathe is a great way to stay connected to the shop—whether you’re practicing skills from a class, refining your technique, or just looking for a fun, creative way to spend a few hours. Each session is supervised by one of our experienced instructors, so you’ll have support while you work.
Come be part of the woodturning community—we’d love to see you in the shop.
New Tool in the Woodshop: Router Table is Here!!
Big news in the woodshop — we’ve officially added a new router table, and it’s ready for you to use.
This isn’t just another tool on the floor. A router table opens up a whole new level of precision and possibility for woodworking projects — clean edges, repeatable cuts, joinery, profiles… the kind of details that take a project from “good” to “whoa, you made that?”
At DIYcave, we’re all about giving you access to tools that help you build better, faster, and with more confidence — and this is one of those tools.
Upcoming Classes
Watch Our Story On CNN
DIYCAVE FEATURED ON CNN! 🎥✨
We’re proud to share that DIYcave was featured in a CNN segment showcasing the heart of our makerspace — our people, our shop areas, and the creative energy that powers it all.
WATCH THE CNN SEGMENT To see why DIYcave is more than just a shop — it’s a hub for making, learning, and community.
Huge thanks to everyone who helps make this space so special — this spotlight is for YOU! 💙
DIYcave is a community of people just like you.
We are a community makerspace in Bend, Oregon made up of artists, makers, hackers, entrepreneurs, educators, and craft enthusiasts with various interests and skills. At DIYcave Makerspace, we provide the space, tools, equipment, and supportive community you need to create, build, collaborate, and learn new skills. You bring the ideas and materials—we’ll help you make it happen. All the skills needed to operate any of the equipment at DIYcave can be acquired through one of our many hands-on classes, workshops, tool certifications, or private lessons.
Most of our makerspace tools are available to use as soon as your membership begins. However, certain equipment—such as the table saw, CNC router table, woodworking lathe, laser cutters, MIG/TIG welders, and other fabrication tools—requires prior tool certification. Please request certification before coming in to use specialized tools.
Our communal shop supports a wide range of DIY projects and offers access to tools and resources for:
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Woodworking and Wood Lathe Turning
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Welding and Metal Working
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Blacksmithing
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3D printing
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Laser Cutting
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CNC Routing and Plasma Cutting
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Stained Glass and Fused Glass
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Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing
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Leather Working
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Sewing
Whether you're a beginner or experienced maker, DIYcave is your gateway to creative projects, skill-building, and hands-on learning in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
