Our Facility
Our 14,000 square foot facility has everything you need to get making!
WOOD SHOP
Our wood shop features all the tools necessary to take your project from raw lumber to final assembly. Whether you’re new to the art or a master woodworker, you’ll find the tools and knowledge necessary for success in our shop.
- A Saw Stop Tablesaw (Dado set available)
- CNC Router
- 14” Vertical Bandsaw
- 24” Drum Sander
- 8” Jointer
- 20” Planer
- 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw w/SawGear
- Drill Presses
- Drills and Drivers
- Skill Saw and Jigsaws
- Dry Assembly Tables (with built-in vice)
- LOTS of Clamps!
- 42” Wood Lathe (some gouges provided)
- Chisels
- Hand Planes
- Hand Saws (Japanese and Western)
- Files, Rasps
- Hammers and Mallets
- 80” Belt Sander
- Combo Sander (vertical belt and circular)
- Orbital Sanders
- Oscillating Spindle Sander
- Router Table
- Hollow Chisel Mortising Machine
- Scroll Saws
- Biscuit Jointer
METAL SHOP
Our metal shop features over twenty thousand dollars worth of tools to take your project from raw steel to final assembly. Whether you’re new to the art or a master metalworker, you’ll find the tools and knowledge necessary for success in our shop.
- 16” Horizontal Bandsaw
- Drill Presses
- Abrasive Chop Saw
- Table-Mounted Pipe Bender
- Angle Grinders
- 16-Gauge Stomp Sheer
- 16-Gauge Finger Brake
- Sand Blasting Cabinet
- Plasma Cutter
- Oxy-Acetylene Torch
- Arc-Welder
- 15” Disc Grinder
- Bench Grinder
- Lincoln Electric 140 MIG Welder
- Miller Millermatic 211 MIG Welder
- Everlast 200T TIG Welder
- Miller Dialarc HF TIG Welder
- Tapping Machine
- Tap and Die Sets
- PRO4848-PLASMA 4'x4' CNC Plasma Machine
- Auto-darkening Welding Hoods
- Welding Gloves, Jumpsuits Arm Covers and Aprons
- Disposable Dust Masks
- Ear and Eye Protection
Print Shop
Our print shop features the tools you need to take your idea from napkin drawing to final product. Whether you are new to screen printing or an experienced maker, you’ll find the tools and knowledge necessary for success in our shop.
- 4-Color Press for Screenprinting
- Table Brackets for Screenprinting
- Pattern Printing Table
- 24" x 39" Relief Printing Press
- Exposure Unit
- Backlit Washout Station
- Dark Room
- Flash Dryer
- Squeegees
- Drying Racks
Jewelry Shop
Our jewelry shop features the tools you need to take your idea from napkin drawing to final product. Whether you are new to jewelry making or an experienced maker, you’ll find the tools and knowledge necessary for success in our shop.
- Jewelry Drill Press
- Dremels
- Acetylene Jewelry Soldering Torches
- Jewelers Saw Frames
- Assorted Jewelry Hand Tools
- Flex-Shaft
- Ring and Bracelet Mandrels
- Bench Grinder with Polishing Disks
The Bridge
Our digital design bridge features the tools and programs you need to take your project from napkin drawing to 2D or 3D model to prototype. Whether you are new to design and drafting or an experienced engineer/designer, you’ll find the tools and knowledge necessary for success in our shop.
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office
- 24” Vinyl Cutter
- 18” x 24” 45watt Epilog Laser Cutter/Engraver
- Work Desks
- Leather Working Equipment
- Consew 206RB Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine
- Juki DDL-5550N Industrial Sewing Machine
Digital Fabrication Tools
Our digital fabrication tools include a laser cutter, vinyl cutter, CNC router, and CNC plasma.
Using the Machine
- Laser runtime rentals are $25/half-hour for members. Non-members can hire our Design and Fabrication team.
Our Machines
- 24in x 18in Epilog 45watt laser cutter
How it works
- Sign up for an ADX Basic
- Take the required Laser Cutter Basics Class
Access to the Epilog 45watt laser is available:
- Monday - Friday: 5pm-10pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 9am-9pm
- Schedule sessions via the Member Representative by calling (503) 915-4342 or emailing membership@adxportland.com.
Coming in to use the machine?
- Check in with the Front Desk and get logged into Corel Draw.
- Your time will start when you sign into Corel Draw.
Using the MachineS
- CNC Router runtime rental is $25/per hour run-time, with a minimum of $50.
- CNC Plasma runtime rental is $25/per hour run-time, with a minimum of $25.
Our Machines
Bits Included
- CNC Router users have access to the following bits: 0.25 up spiral; 0.25" compression bit; 90 deg v-bit; 60 deg v-bit; 0.5" straight bit. Collet sizes are 0.25" or 0.5".
- A Plasma tip is included with the booking; additional tips are available for purchase at the front desk.
How it works
- Sign up for a membership; an Unlimited Membership covers both, otherwise you will need a Metal Shop Membership to access the CNC Plasma Cutter or a Wood Shop Membership to access the CNC Router.
- Take the required orientation class: CNC Plasma Basics or CNC Router Basics.
- Access to the PRO Series 60120 (5’x10′) CNC Router is available in 4-hour sessions and can be scheduled by calling a Member Representative at (503) 915-4342 or emailing membership@adxportland.com.
- Access to the PRO Series CNC Plasma Cutter is available in 2-hour sessions and can be scheduled by calling a Member Representative at (503) 915-4342 or emailing membership@adxportland.com.
Coming in to use the machine?
- Check out the CNC computer from the front desk.
- Your time will start when you check out the computer and ends when you turn in the computer, so prep your files beforehand.
FACTORY FLOOR
Your shared space to design and build. Includes work benches, open work space, and a tool library. Dedicated project space is also available.
TOOL LIBRARY
The tool library is stocked with all the basics so you can start making on Day One.
WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?
“Having the space and the resources to work on projects was wonderful, and it was made even better by the community. Whether you need help with your work, or just want to hear about someone else’s cool project ADX is full of amazing people who are happy to teach you what they know.”
– Kathleen C.
