make717, Inc. upcoming events

Intro to Metal Machining Workshop (Mon, March 30, 2026)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:00 GMT

In this introductory metal machining workshop, you will learn how to:

- Use metal cutting lathe

- Use a milling machine

- Use precision measuring devices (micrometer, dial calipers)

- Make threaded parts

All while creating a compressed air powered oscillating cylinder engine.

Because of the nature of this workshop and the equipment necessary, the date and times of the eight weekly 2 hour sessions will be determined between the Instructor and smaller clusters of students.

This workshop is open to anyone 12 years of age or older (minors with parental supervision).

Workshop registration is fed from a wait list. To be added to the wait list email phil@make717.org

Equipment Orientation: 3D Printers - Beginner (Wed, May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn to operate our 3D printers. The class covers safety, design issues, and operation of the hardware and software.

This is a required orientation for anyone who wants to use the 3D printers. You must be a monthly maker member with a door access pass or a social maker member and sign out the library STEMPass to take the class. Not a member? Visit the Get Started section of our website.

No walk-ins; registration is required. Class size is limited to 6 students. Every person in your party needs to complete a registration (spouse, child, etc). If you have any issues requiring accommodations, please let us know and we will do everything we can. Please email Jared@make717.org with any questions.

Woodworking Fundamentals (Sat, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In this session you will learn how to take rough milled lumber and turn it into flat, and square dimensioned lumber for use in your projects.

We will cover local sources of rough sawn lumber, how it is measured and priced. You will learn the safe use of the jointer, planer, band saw, and table saw* to mill wood to size for projects.

This class is for people who have little experience in the woodshop who wish to know more.

*This is not a Sawstop orientation. To use the Sawstop on your own in the woodshop you will need to take the orientation.

make717 Closed - Mother's Day (Sun, May 10, 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

Planning Team Meeting (Mon, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the Conference Room for their monthly meeting.

Equipment Orientation: 3D Printers - Beginner (Sat, May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Elizabethtown Public Library staff on site (Mon, May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Staff from the Elizabethtown Public Library will be on site for a tour, discussion and activity.

24/7 will not be impacted, but machine availability and space may be limited.

Equipment Orientation: Carvey (Mon, May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Member orientation for the Carvey!

This machine features a 300W, 12,000 RPM spindle, a 8"x11.5"x 2.5" work area and is suitable for routing wood, wood products, a variety of plastics and other materials. It also features a cloud-based operator interface, Easel, where you can create your design and control the machine.

This class is the basic orientation for anyone who wants to use the Carvey, and we will be meeting in the new Woodshop room.

This class requires some homework to be accomplished before you can register.

To attend, you must:

Be a member in good standing or a STEMPass holder
Bring in (or purchase on arrival at make717) safety glasses since we will be in a safety glasses-required room
Complete the design phase at home. It should take less than 30 minutes to complete, but it could be longer if you wish to keep tweaking!
Complete the quiz that will give you the code needed to register below
Register for a class using the code emailed

Follow the instructions here: https://www.make717.org/Carvey/.

If you have already completed the design, you can obtain the registration code by completing this quiz. A passing grade will send the code to your email. Then you will need to click 'register' on the left and sign up with your code.

Walk-ins. are not accepted for this class. Class size is strictly limited due to time, distancing, and equipment availability.

This session will be taught by Clint Bouder.

Make and Take: Custom Cutting Board (Mon, May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Come join other make717 members in creating your own, custom hardwood cutting board. Members will assemble, clamp, surface, and finish a hardwood board from a selection of Maple, Cherry, and Walnut in their own unique design. The class will cover wood suitability, adhesion methods, clamping, finishing, and edging. The class will teach an overview of shop tools such as the planer, drum sander, routing table, and sanders. Members will leave with a finished cutting board to keep or gift and the knowledge to make additional cutting boards with make717 tools.

Add a splash of color to your board by choosing the premium option. Exotic woods will be available to incorporate up to two strips into your cutting board with this option.

This class is suitable for members under 18 with an accompanying adult and makes a great parent/child bonding project or a date night project. One registration is for one cutting board. If someone accompanies you and you wish to make two, you must complete two registrations.

NOTE: This class is in TWO sessions.

The first session will be approximately 90 minutes

The second session will be scheduled as a group during the first session.

The second session will last about 3 hours.

NOTE: Please wear ‘sacrificial shop clothes’ as we will be working with glue that will NOT wash out and can stain and mark fabric permanently.

make717 Closed - Memorial Day (Mon, May 25, 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

Planning Team Meeting (Mon, June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the Conference Room for their monthly meeting.

make717 Closed - Father's Day (Sun, June 21, 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

Lancaster Rec Summer Camp (Fri, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

make717 will be hosting Summer Camps in partnership with LancasterREC.

Access will be granted exclusively to the camp participants and coaches.

During this time there will be NO access permitted for 24/7, primetime or STEMPass makers.

Lancaster Rec Summer Camp (Fri, July 03, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

make717 will be hosting Summer Camps in partnership with LancasterREC.

Access will be granted exclusively to the camp participants and coaches.

During this time there will be NO access permitted for 24/7, primetime or STEMPass makers.

make717 Closed - Independence Day (Sat, July 04, 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

Lancaster Rec Summer Camp (Fri, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

make717 will be hosting Summer Camps in partnership with LancasterREC.

Access will be granted exclusively to the camp participants and coaches.

During this time there will be NO access permitted for 24/7, primetime or STEMPass makers.

Planning Team Meeting (Mon, July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the Conference Room for their monthly meeting.

Lancaster Rec Summer Camp (Fri, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

make717 will be hosting Summer Camps in partnership with LancasterREC.

Access will be granted exclusively to the camp participants and coaches.

During this time there will be NO access permitted for 24/7, primetime or STEMPass makers.

Board of Directors Meeting (Mon, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The make717 board of directors will meet off site to review financials and plan for the future.

Planning Team Meeting (Mon, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the Conference Room for their monthly meeting.

make717 Closed - Labor Day (Mon, September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

Planning Team Meeting (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the Conference Room for their monthly meeting.

Planning Team Meeting (Mon, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the Conference Room for their monthly meeting.

Board of Directors Meeting (Mon, October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The make717 board of directors will meet off site to review financials and plan for the future.

Planning Team Meeting (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the Conference Room for their monthly meeting.

make717 Closed - Thanksgiving Day (Thu, November 26, 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

Planning Team Meeting (Mon, December 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the Conference Room for their monthly meeting.

make717 Closed - Christmas Eve (Thu, December 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

make717 Closed - Christmas Day (Fri, December 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

make717 Closed - New Year's Eve (Thu, December 31, 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.

make717 Closed - New Year's Day (Fri, January 01, 2027)

Fri, 01 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

make717 is closed for the holiday.
No primetime access.
24/7 member access is not impacted.