Site 3 CoLaboratory is a volunteer run maker space in Toronto’s west end, at Ossington and Bloor.
The shop is 2000 square feet and is fully equipped with woodworking tools, metal-working tools, 3D printers, electronics and more! See our “Tools & Materials” page for more info and a complete tool list.

The vision for our organization is to provide an inclusive space that promotes a four step cycle of create, display, teach and inspire.

  • Build and maintain an inspiring space and community that provides members with access to the right tools and knowledge to create anything they can think of.
  • Display, promote, and support member made projects.
  • Teach new skills through regular events, workshops, and classes.
  • Inspire communities to bring their projects to life with our collective knowledge, tools, and support.
  • Interested in learning more? Come by Site 3 for a tour any Thursday between 7-10pm!
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Tools & Materials

Woodworking

Our woodworking area is equipped with all the major staples. This includes a table saw, miter saw station, drill press, thickness planer, jointer, router table and tons of clamps! Whatever tool you need to get the job done, we probably have it!

Woodworking

Our woodworking area is equipped with all the major staples. This includes a table saw, miter saw station, drill press, thickness planer, jointer, router table and tons of clamps! Whatever tool you need to get the job done, we probably have it!

Woodworking

Our woodworking area is equipped with all the major staples. This includes a table saw, miter saw station, drill press, thickness planer, jointer, router table and tons of clamps! Whatever tool you need to get the job done, we probably have it!

Woodworking

Our woodworking area is equipped with all the major staples. This includes a table saw, miter saw station, drill press, thickness planer, jointer, router table and tons of clamps! Whatever tool you need to get the job done, we probably have it!

Woodworking

Our woodworking area is equipped with all the major staples. This includes a table saw, miter saw station, drill press, thickness planer, jointer, router table and tons of clamps! Whatever tool you need to get the job done, we probably have it!

Metalworking

Our metal shop is fully equipped for most machining operations. We have a Colchester Lathe with upgraded tool post and carbide tooling and a Wells Index milling machine with CNC capabilities.

Metalworking

Our metal shop is fully equipped for most machining operations. We have a Colchester Lathe with upgraded tool post and carbide tooling and a Wells Index milling machine with CNC capabilities.

Metalworking

Our metal shop is fully equipped for most machining operations. We have a Colchester Lathe with upgraded tool post and carbide tooling and a Wells Index milling machine with CNC capabilities.

Metalworking

Our metal shop is fully equipped for most machining operations. We have a Colchester Lathe with upgraded tool post and carbide tooling and a Wells Index milling machine with CNC capabilities.

Metalworking

Our metal shop is fully equipped for most machining operations. We have a Colchester Lathe with upgraded tool post and carbide tooling and a Wells Index milling machine with CNC capabilities.

Welding

Our welding shop has the capability to perform welding using all of the common welding processes: MIG (GMAW/FCAW), Stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW). We have a plasma cutter and metal bandsaws and a dedicated metal drill press. As well we have a blacksmith shop with propane forge, anvil and various blacksmit...

Welding

Our welding shop has the capability to perform welding using all of the common welding processes: MIG (GMAW/FCAW), Stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW). We have a plasma cutter and metal bandsaws and a dedicated metal drill press. As well we have a blacksmith shop with propane forge, anvil and various blacksmit...

Welding

Our welding shop has the capability to perform welding using all of the common welding processes: MIG (GMAW/FCAW), Stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW). We have a plasma cutter and metal bandsaws and a dedicated metal drill press. As well we have a blacksmith shop with propane forge, anvil and various blacksmit...

Welding

Our welding shop has the capability to perform welding using all of the common welding processes: MIG (GMAW/FCAW), Stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW). We have a plasma cutter and metal bandsaws and a dedicated metal drill press. As well we have a blacksmith shop with propane forge, anvil and various blacksmit...

Welding

Our welding shop has the capability to perform welding using all of the common welding processes: MIG (GMAW/FCAW), Stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW). We have a plasma cutter and metal bandsaws and a dedicated metal drill press. As well we have a blacksmith shop with propane forge, anvil and various blacksmit...

Electronics

Our electronics bench has an assortment of soldering irons, multimeters, oscilloscopes, arduino components, transformers, and power supplies.

Electronics

Our electronics bench has an assortment of soldering irons, multimeters, oscilloscopes, arduino components, transformers, and power supplies.

Electronics

Our electronics bench has an assortment of soldering irons, multimeters, oscilloscopes, arduino components, transformers, and power supplies.

Electronics

Our electronics bench has an assortment of soldering irons, multimeters, oscilloscopes, arduino components, transformers, and power supplies.

Electronics

Our electronics bench has an assortment of soldering irons, multimeters, oscilloscopes, arduino components, transformers, and power supplies.

3D Printing

We have a number of 3d printers including a Pro Resin Printer. We have a matter & form scanner too. As well we have a 60w co2 laser cutter.

3D Printing

We have a number of 3d printers including a Pro Resin Printer. We have a matter & form scanner too. As well we have a 60w co2 laser cutter.

3D Printing

We have a number of 3d printers including a Pro Resin Printer. We have a matter & form scanner too. As well we have a 60w co2 laser cutter.

3D Printing

We have a number of 3d printers including a Pro Resin Printer. We have a matter & form scanner too. As well we have a 60w co2 laser cutter.

3D Printing

We have a number of 3d printers including a Pro Resin Printer. We have a matter & form scanner too. As well we have a 60w co2 laser cutter.

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Membership

Site 3 is 100% volunteer run and is a registered Ontario non-profit organization. We are a community of makers, artists, inventors, tinkerers, learners, teachers, and much more. If this sounds like your kind of thing, maybe you should join us?


Membership Levels

The membership structure consists of three levels. All three membership levels pay the same monthly dues of $60 plus HST with different privileges for each membership level. We have a minimum 2 month membership period meaning your first and last month’s membership fees will be charged upon signup ($120 plus HST). Storage lockers are available at an additional monthly fee.

  • Introductory Members
    • Shop access on Monday 4:00 PM – 11:59 PM, Tuesday 4:00PM – 11:59PM, Saturday 12:00 AM – Sunday 11:59 PM, Thursday night Open House
  • Associate Members
    • 24/7 shop access
  • Core Members
    • 24/7 shop access and voting privileges

Continue reading “Membership”

Panel 3

Class Registration

Mar 22
Basics of Blacksmithing Workshop
Site 3 coLaboratory - 718R Ossington Ave (down the alley, in the laneway), Toronto, ON M6G 3T6
Mar 24
Fundamentals of Metal Milling with Jacob Botden
Site 3 coLaboratory - 718R Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6G
Mar 24
Resin 3D Printing Workshop
Site 3 coLaboratory - 718R Ossington Ave (down the alley, in the laneway), Toronto, M6G 3T6
Apr 02
MIG Welding, GMAW(Gas Metal Arc Welding)
Site 3 coLaboratory - 718 R Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON M6G 3T7
Apr 14
Basic Woodworking with Marc Reeve-Newson
Site 3 coLaboratory - 718 R Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON M6G 3T7
Apr 14
Basic Woodworking with Marc Reeve-Newson
Site 3 coLaboratory - 718 R Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON M6G 3T7
May 05
Basic Woodworking with Marc Reeve-Newson
Site 3 coLaboratory - 718 R Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON M6G 3T7
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Gallery

Browse the archive of Site 3’s projects of past years.

Laser Equipped Annihilation Protocol

Laser Equipped Annihilation ProtocolThe room is pitch black and filled with the hollow sound of a machine breathing. An intimidating series of red laser fences sizzle as they fire alternating patterns that slice through the fog-filled air. At the other end of the laser fences, an ominous red light illuminates a single keypad, your only hope against complete annihilation. Laser Equipped Annihilation Protocol (The L.E.A.P. Engine) is a live-action gaming environment in which the player pass through a complicated series of changing and alternating laser patterns before the time runs out in order to deactivate the system and win the game.

Riskee Ball

Riskee BallWhat could possibly be better than Skee Ball? How about fire-erupting Skee Ball? Lovingly dubbed Riskee Ball, this reimagined arcade staple will blast fire from the central row of target holes and straight out the top when some serious celebrating is in order. Topped with rotating warning lights and air horns to signal special game modes, like sudden death eruption mode where points scored on one machine triggers flames on them all, this bank of ten modular machines are the perfect addition to any pyromaniac’s arcade. Play it at the Charcade, a 2013 Burning Man Honourarium project.

Super Street Fire

Super Street FireSuper Street Fire is a live-action adaptation of Street Fighter 2 only with the fire of a thousands suns. Set on a real-life version of Ryu’s classic stage, Super Street Fire sees two brave fighters duke it out while wearing motion-sensing gloves that capture every throw from perfectly timed blocks to deadly hadoukens. With each attack, fire hurtles towards the opponent as they scramble to retaliate or succumb to fiery damage. Still remember combos? Good. The stronger the attack, the greater the spectacle. As the countdown clock winds down, punches are thrown, life is lost, and a victor is named.

Shannon’s Fireflies

Shannons FirefliesAlice, having walked up to the cube to inspect the fireflies closer, wonders how those on the edge of the cube would respond to her own lights. She takes out a small light on her keychain, and flashes it at one of the closest fireflies. The firefly lights up, which then wakes up its neighbors, and the stream of light passes through the cube to the other end.

Pyrokinesis

PyrokinesisUsing a wireless EEG headset and a control unit connected to the eight headed flame effect dubbed the “Coat Rack”, participants can create blasts of fire over 20 feet with their thoughts.