Many communities have maker spaces in which members access common shop equipment. For example, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, there is the Gizmo maker space (Link https://www.gizmo-cda.org/). Gizmo has two excellent CO2 lasers, very good 3D printers, table saws for cutting plastic sheets, drill presses, milling machines, lathes, etc. Meeting people in a maker space is a good way to network with local entrepreneurs.
