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Forging Steel into Something Real - Knifeblades!
DIYcave’s Blacksmith Knife Blade with Wood Handle class takes students through the full process of turning raw steel into a finished custom knife.
Over three days, students heat, hammer, shape, grind, and refine their own blade and wood handle while learning the fundamentals of blacksmithing and knife making.
For anyone curious about blacksmithing, this class offers an incredible introduction to the craft — and students leave with more than just a knife. They leave with a deeper appreciation for the process, the materials, and the skill behind handmade tools.
Welcome Will To Our Woodworking Instructor Team!
We're excited to welcome Will to the DIYcave Woodworking Instructor Team! Will has been woodworking for nearly his entire life. Before joining us, he taught woodworking classes and worked one-on-one with students, helping beginners build confidence and experienced woodworkers expand their skills. Professionally, Will works as a cabinet maker, bringing real-world craftsmanship and attention to detail into every project he tackles.
Whether you're making your very first cut or working on your fiftieth project, his goal is to help you learn new skills, build confidence, and enjoy the process of making something with your own hands.
Happy Anniversary to Two Who Bring Heart To Our Community.
Terry and Dana recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary in true DIYcave fashion, by making gifts for each other right here in the shop. Terry built a cherry wood keepsake box using dovetail joints for the first time (and now he’s officially a fan), and Dana created a layered fused‑glass replica of John Lennon’s original self portrait for her Beatles‑loving husband by painting and stacking glass before firing it into a stunning finished piece.
Their projects are a reminder of why we love this place: creativity, care, and the joy of making something meaningful with your own hands. And because both of them volunteer and work at the Cave, seeing them choose this space and their craft as part of their celebration feels extra special.
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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.
