Innovation labs
University fab labs, makerspaces, school shops, public libraries, and guided learning spaces.
Tools, links, and builder support.
A practical library for fellows, partners, and supporters: articles, guides, education, external resources, and the full maker lab finder.
Maker lab finder
Find maker labs and production-capable CNC partners.
The maker lab finder helps compare labs by distance, access, equipment, source evidence, and directions. After WikiHouse feedback, the map is also expanding toward small CNC wood shops, joinery workshops, cabinet makers, and kitchen manufacturers that may have unused production capacity.
How it connects to 500 Acres
- Shows documented shops, labs, school spaces, and production-capable CNC partners across mapped areas.
- Supports CNC, woodworking, training, student labs, and local manufacturing partner searches.
- Maker Lab Map P is publicly credited as made by one of our fellows, Anant Madhok.
- Can include Innovator Barndo once its exact address, access model, and source-backed equipment list are finalized.
CNC wood shops
Local joinery, cabinet, millwork, and kitchen manufacturers with machines that may support real production.
Build network
A broader local partner map for prototyping, training, fabrication, and WikiHouse-style manufacturing.
Builder library
Start with what people need to do next.
Cut File Builder
Create a simple CNC-ready .nc file for profiles, pockets, slots, circles, and drill grids.
Build a fileEducation guides
Starter guides for fellows learning tools, safety, design, materials, and documentation.
External resources
Useful links from partner organizations, schools, labs, and builder networks.
Ask Scout
Use the existing support assistant for questions related to 500 Acres, fellowship prep, and project orientation.
Open Scout