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Make It Here

FirstBuild at CoCreate is a makerspace which offers a wide range of tools, equipment, and machinery to help bring your inspiration to life.

Visit today to start a project, use a tool, collaborate with one of our makers, or just get inspired.

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What's available

Whether you are a maker, tinkerer, inventor, innovator or all of the above, First Build at CoCreate has the experience and equipment to help bring your inspiration to reality.
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Wood Shop

The Wood Shop at FirstBuild at CoCreate offers a wide range of tools and equipment to help bring your inspiration to life. Connect with a FirstBuild team member today to start a project, use a tool, collaborate with one of our makers, or just get inspired.
  • Miter Saw
  • Joiner
  • Planer
  • SawStop Table Saw
  • Belt and Spindle Sanders
  • Bandsaw
  • Lathe
  • ShopBot 4×8 CNC Table Router
  • Drill Press
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Metal Shop

The FirstBuild at CoCreate Metal Shop offers an extensive list of tools for your use (certification may be required). Our Maker Space inventory includes, but is not limited to:

  • Bridgeport Manual Mill
  • Lathe
  • Metrology Tools
  • Waterjet
  • Tormach MX1100 CNC Mill
  • Band Saw
  • Finger Break
FirstBuild at CoCreate Metal Shop
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Fabrication and Design Studio

The FirstBuild at CoCreate Fabrication and Design Studio is here to help bring your project to life with equipment that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Ultimaker 3D Printers
  • Universal Laser Cutters
  • Vinyl Cutters (US Cutter and Cricut)
  • Canon Large Format Printer
  • CNC Embroidery Machine
  • Heat Transfer Press
  • Soldering Stations
  • Oscilloscope
  • Design Workstations
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Whether you are a maker, tinkerer, inventor, innovator or all of the above, book a tour at FirstBuild to see how we can help you bring your inspiration to life.

FirstBuild @ CoCreate Project Highlights

FirstBuild at CoCreate has a wide range of capabilities, expertise, tools and equipment.

Check out some of the project recently completed right here.

Whether you are a maker, tinkerer, or just curious, stop in to see how we can help inspire you to bring your vision to life.

'Project Music' 3D Printed Violin Fundraiser

Project Music, a nonprofit organization using the transformative power of music to effect positive social change for the students most in need of access, opportunity and inspiration, hosted its annual fundraiser at CoCreate on May 1, 2024.

The FirstBuild at CoCreate crew, printed and donated six 3D printed violins to the organization to be auctioned off.
The evening was filled with performances by Orchestra Lumos and Project Music, networking, and the fostering of musical talent in students.

Project Music
Meet the Team

FirstBuild at CoCreate

Our team is comprised of artisans and experts across a variety of fields.

Lee Tavella

Sr. Engineering Technician

Lee Tavella: Sr. Engineering Technician

Michael Erickson

Community Specialist

Michael Erickson: Community Specialist

FirstBuild Louisville

FirstBuild at CoCreate is an extension of the original FirstBuild in Louisville, Kentucky.
At FirstBuild, We Invent What’s Next—Together
FirstBuild is a destination for makers who are fueled by a relentless drive to create what’s next through co-creation with you, its community.

Our microfactory, open makerspace, online community and go-to-market approaches lead to innovative products people love.

The projects below are just a taste of what has been brought to life at FirstBuild.
Check the link below to see more.

Monogram Hearth Oven

The Monogram Pizza Oven was designed, prototyped and refined at FirstBuild Louisville.
Its revolutionary ventless technology means the Monogram Pizza Oven can be added to any space without requiring any new duct work to mimic wood-fired results.

More FirstBuild Inventions