Maker Nexus

Hey folks, you know those great face shields we've been telling you about? We're now selling our remaining stock of shields and replacement lenses, so we're offering 20% off with the promo code CLOSING20 when you purchase at covidshieldnexus.org/shop. If you or your org needs face shields but doesn't have funds for them, you can request a donation at that same website. We want to get these onto the faces of people who need them so hop over now and get yours before they're gone!

With vaccines on the way, we're hopeful pandemic precautions will soon be unneeded...but in the meantime if you need face shields, we've got them for you! These affordable shields hold up to many wearings and cleanings and can be used by all adults, from grocery workers to teachers to healthcare workers. Get shields or replacement lenses here: www.covidshieldnexus.org/shop. And would you share this post so others know they're available too?

Face shields are available from Maker Nexus - ours are sturdy, cleanable and reusable, and were designed with input from docs and nurses in local hospitals. We're not selling them to make money, rather, we charge just a bit over cost and use the small excess to donate shields to those who can't afford even $11. Get yours here: www. covidshieldnexus.org

As the holiday season begins and 2020 winds down call your attention to a $25,000 matching gift grant that we just received and ask for your help in securing th...e entire grant on #givingtuesday - Donations received on or before Giving Tuesday, Dec 1st, will be matched 3:1; donations received after Dec 1st will be matched 1:1. Donate today: See more

We have a huge array of equipment and tools to help you make everything you can imagine. Super helpful staff and members too. See our most up-to-date equipment inventory for the woodshop, metalshop, electronics, 3D printers, textiles and lasercutters on our public wiki: https://makernexuswiki.com/wiki/Maker_Nexus_Equipment

We wish everyone to be safe and healthy this holiday season and to that end we continue to provide our high quality face shields for a nominal price. These sturdy, reusable face shields come with an adjustable elastic back band for comfort, the shield wraps over the top for more protection, and it can be cleaned multiple times. Click here to order https://www.covidshieldnexus.org/shop and help us get the word out by sharing this post!

Do you like to sew, embellish, or do other textiles work but your worktable is now a desk, you need a heavier duty machine, or you just need to get out of the house? Maker Nexus has you covered with a huge array of textiles equipment including a Consew Walking foot industrial sewing machine + 6 standard sewing machines, a Baby Lock serger, embroidery machines by Barudan (15-thread!) and Singer, a 30" vinyl cutter and 15x15 heat press, and a multitude of tools like irons, cutting mats, rotary cutters, etc. Learn about how you can access it all at https://www.makernexus.com/membership

We realize many more people than frontline healthcare workers would like a face shield to help stay safe at work or traveling. Our sturdy, reusable face shields are available for a nominal cost to everyone now--click here: https://www.covidshieldnexus.org/

All of us at Maker Nexus wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Membership milestone moment: Our number of members is now higher than it was before the pandemic! Woohoo! (To learn why you should join, click https://www.makernexus.com/membership )

Do you need a replacement "lens" for your Maker Nexus reusable face shield? They're available directly from Maker Nexus for a very low cost. Here's the link to order: https://www.covidshieldnexus.org/replacement-lenses

Are you an eye doc who uses a Heine Indirect Ophthalmoscope and need a face shield to work with it? We may have what you need! Check out: https://www.covidshieldnexus.org//reusable-ophthalmology-f

We run a TON of classes so you can develop the skills and knowledge to use equipment effectively and safely. Everyone can take these classes - check out our current offerings for the shopbot and other woodshop equipment, laser cutters, Barudan CNC embroidery and more at the link:

At Maker Nexus we're continuing to produce and provide protective face shields, now at a nominal cost. We're charging just a few percent over production costs and using that extra bit to donate shields to those who can't afford even a few dollars. Take that into account the next time you need a face shield (in addition to our shield's terrific design and low cost ). www.covidshieldnexus.org #faceshield

A huge reason Maker Nexus members love our makerspace: "People more knowledgeable than me around to help, so I'm more likely to finish my projects." Do you have projects, need tools, and maybe a helping hand? Consider becoming a member too: www.makernexus.org/membership

Our woodworking class for youth is filling up fast. Starts this Tuesday, 5 weeks from 4-7 pm Tuesday eves. Sign your kids up now!

We're super happy to be offering our reusable protective face shields that attach to ophthalmoscopes again. You can find them here: https://www.covidshieldnexus.org//reusable-ophthalmology-f

Do you like to make but don't have all the tools you need? We've probably got them - book a free tour of Maker Nexus' shop to check out our wood, metal, textiles, electronics, and clean areas. We'll show you around (taking covid precautions of course) and answer all your questions. Book today at the link on our web page https://www.makernexus.com/

You can see some of the Front Line Heroes we supplied with face shields in the first few months of the pandemic at the link. We're still making these sturdy, reusable face shields as well as replacement lenses available so if you need some, go to the site and click Shop. https://www.covidshieldnexus.org/front-line-heroes

Interested in woodworking? Youth aged 14-18 are invited to take our 6-week Woodworking Camp. Tuesdays from 4-7 pm, starting September 15. Click the link to learn more and to sign up! (Covid-19 precautions are taken during all class sessions and within the makerspace.)