November 26, 2025 • Erin Banwell

Metal Shop Fundraiser

Your support can put a welder in the hands of a future inventor. By funding our metal shop, you’re helping Chico Fab Lab provide essential tools for creators of all backgrounds. 
Donate today and boost local innovation, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning.

  • Empower community makers
  • Support educational workshops
  • Nurture creativity and skill

Chico Fab Lab 501 c3 has been generously donated a full metal shop located directly in the back driveway of the Chico Fab Lab. The newly donated 1000 sqft metal shop includes a CNC plasma cutter, wire feed welding station, desktop waterjet cutter, a machining mill. a lathe mill, ban saws, grinders, industrial sand blaster, etc. 

Now we need YOUR HELP!! We are raising funds to cover the rent and insurance to keep the metal shop open for the 1st year.

Every contribution builds a stronger, more inventive community. Please spread the word and donate today!