MAKE! Chicago, Inc.

A Maker space & custom fabrication shop. We offer hobbyists, artists, & other creative types access to our workshop and tools, and teach classes.

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Wrapping up the #cabinetry on my #customdesign #midcenturykitsch inspired vanity for the #newbathroom Now on to the custom #stonecountertop #mcm #kitsch #kitschhome #mcmkitsch #midcenturyhomes #midcenturyhomedecor… https://t.co/MO5EpPJLjq

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Thinking outside the breadbox and going with a gingerbread tree sculpture rather than a house this year. Not terrible for a project conceived on a whim and concurrently engineered on the fly. Now to hang the lights! https://t.co/mR1I1vUpgd

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I am having entirely too much fun with this. https://t.co/U7BjArI3rJ

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So. V carving is F#@$&% awesome. #vcarving #cncrouter #vbit #cncsigns #cncsignage #customsigns #m #xcarve @MakeChicagoInc @inventables @dewalttough @Menards @ MAKE Chicago https://t.co/dfUTsMIA6u

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Mid century modern #slatbench fully restored from the ground up. #mcm #mcmslatbench #mcmslatcoffeetable #furniturerestoration #antiquerestoration #grounduprestoration #overhaul @ MAKE Chicago https://t.co/u5zFFVkJbk

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#mcm inspired #consoletable repaired, cleaned, and polished. @ Oak Park, Illinois https://t.co/CK2Pp5uNQ6

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They might say I’m twisted... but all I want is... sleep actually. Sleep would be nice. #twisted #twisttable #exoticwood #furniturerestoration #noididntmakethese #tiredcarpenter @ MAKE Chicago https://t.co/nsqG1n2Lws

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One leg at a time we shall complete the restoration of this #mcm #coffeetable #mcmcoffeetable #blackwalnuttable #walnutwood #midcenturymoderndecor #furniturerestoration #antiquerestoration #antiquerepairs… https://t.co/N0xZlbcxaG

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#laseretching some #art #beforeandafter #customwoodworking #woodworker #samplecase @MakeChicagoInc @ MAKE Chicago https://t.co/WVMFBdoLOJ

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Today’s patient. #victrola #rcavictor #mechanical #acousticamplification #78rpm #furniturerestoration #antiquerestoration #andrewssisters #retro #antiquerecordplayer #phonograph #vintagestereo #audiophilia… https://t.co/QrDuUh76tl

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TODAY! 12-3! Tour our workshop and help us clear some space! Abandoned projects, tools, hardware, light fixtures, old materials, and more will be available for sale CHEAP! Free sawdust! Free firewood! Come on by!… https://t.co/PsO9BAoidj

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I think they were satisfied with how this turned out. Maybe... #done #anothersatisfiedcustomer #furniturerestoration #furniturerepair #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturykitsch #dinette #laminate #dinnersready… https://t.co/61WwPpxVzJ

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I basically tore this table completely down and rebuilt the plywood core from scratch. New laminate and some spit and polish on the chrome and aluminum, and there ya go. #furniturerestoration #furniturerepair… https://t.co/qWCOOfGtgw

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Another #original and #copy #beforeandafter #mahogany #mahoganytrim #cabinet #armior #reproduction #furniturerepair #makincopies #antiquetrim #antiquereproduction #perfectonfirsttry #seveninoneblow #miller @ MAKE… https://t.co/Zq3axaVCen

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Original and copy. #beforeandafter #furniturerepair #furniturerestoration #dutchman #louisxv #woodcarving #ifixedit #mahogany @ MAKE Chicago https://t.co/umEUElBZKD

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Not terrible for my first crack at #stonecarving #yesreally #itsmyfirstday #knight #chessmen #chesspieces #makincopies #reproduction #antiquerepair #replacementparts #antiquerestoration… https://t.co/a0eCLt2AoS

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From mangled to magnificent #furniturerepair #furniturerestoration #antiquerepair #antiquerestoration #ibrokemyleg #fliptoptable #19c @ MAKE Chicago https://t.co/MeLfJHES2e

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Home. Installed. #done #heightruler #nurserydecor #nurserydesign #nursuryfurniture #kidsroom #kidsroomdecor #rocket #spaceman #alien #toinfinityandbeyond #retro #retrodecor… https://t.co/M3Dcof4iEn

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Nearly done. Very happy with how this is turning out. #furniturepainting #paintedfurniture #advancepaint #fastprime #refinishing #furniturerefinishing #dresser #workinprogress @ MAKE Chicago https://t.co/N0eQGQpoce

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In this weeks episode of: “What the hell did Joe just stumble upon this time???” #sharkweek #shark #landshark #whatthehell #stuffinmytruck #stuffintrucks @ Menards https://t.co/xEQsnEwQ6z