This has to be one of the coolest innovations I've seen for a long time in regards to inspiring a community, and people helping each other when it comes to building stuff for those of us who don't have a million dollar Garage/Shed full of equipment
I will post the site and relevant material first before I comment too much as this excites me and being an Aussie I am so bloody green with envy I don't have this Workshop in my City.
The Tech Shop Websitehttp://www.techshop.ws/The goal of TechShop is to provide members with every conceivable tool and machine that they would need to build, hack, fix or create just about any kind of project.
Here is a list of the core tools and equipment are available to you as a TechShop member:
AbrasivesDisk sander, large, pedestal mounted
Sand blasting cabinet
Wire wheel, bench mounted
Vibratory polisher
Arts and CraftsVinyl cutter, computer controlled
Glass cutters, stained glass
Soldering irons, stained glass
AutomotiveFloor jack and jack stands
Motorcycle lift
Transmission jack
Engine hoist
Battery charger
Pneumatic tools
ElectronicsMultimeter
Oscilloscope
Soldering station
Power supply, DC
Signal generator
Frequency counter
Variable transformer, variac
FabricationCold saw
Drill press
Horizontal band saw
Vertical band saw
Tubing bender
Angle inron bender/notcher
Fabrics and SewingSewing machine, industrial
Sewing machine, standard
Overlock machine, serger
Embroidery machine, computer controlled
Assorted hand and power tools InstructionCamera, digital SLR
Projector
LayoutGranite surface plate
Height gauges, digital
MachiningLathe, large metal, with digital readout and tooling
Milling machine, large, with digital readout and tooling
Milling machine, 4-xxis, CNC (Tormach)
MeasurementCalipers, digital and dial
Micrometer, digital
PlasticsVacuum forming station, 24" x 24"
Heat strip bender
Injection molder (Morgan)
Router table
Prototyping3D printer, ABS
Laser cutter, epilog (Helix 60 Watt)
3D scanner (NextEngine)
Sheet MetalBox and pan brake
English wheel
Planishing hammer, air powered
Rotary turret punch
Sheet metal shear, power, 48" wide
Slip roll, power, 48" wide
Throatless shear, bench mounted
Corner notcher
Surface and FinishingPowder coating station and oven
Spray painting area, ventilation hood
WeldingPlasma cutter, CNC, 4' x 8' (Torchmate)
Welder, TIG
Welder, MIG
Welder, spot
Plasma cutter, hand held
Wood WorkingWood router, CNC (ShopBot)
Table saw (SawStop)
Compound miter saw, sliding
Table router
Band saw
Belt/disc sander, free standing
Lathe, 24", 3HP
Scroll saw
Drill press, free standing
NOTE: Equipment may vary between TechShop locations. Additional equipment not on this list may be available at some locations, and some equipment on this list may not be available at all locations. See your local TechShop location for a complete list of equipment.