Some of you in the Triangle might be interested in this. (They also have and are planning a few more out in CA for those of you out there)
TechShop is a fully-equipped open-access workshop and creative environment that lets you drop in any time and work on your own projects at your own pace. It is like a health club with tools and equipment instead of exercise equipment...or a Kinko's for geeks.
They're opening up a
location in RTP this summer, and they're having an
introductory meeting Tuesday night for anyone interested.