I don't think so. I think their names are just similar.
If you check out the article, it's like a club, a brain calestenics for
nerds, where you can hack, engineer, build and happily access all manner of
others doing the same things, with complete access to tools, labs, etc.
2009/5/5 Mark Phillips <
mark@phillipsmarketing.biz>
> I think there is one already in Phoenix -
> TechShop
> 3144 Grand Ave
> Phoenix, AZ 85017
> (602) 222-9220
>
> No web site, but an address.
>
> Mark
> On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM, Lisa Kachold <lisakachold@obnosis.com>wrote:
>
>> A good idea for Phoenix?
>>
>> http://www.boingboing.net/2009/04/28/boing-boing-video-re-2.html
>>
>> Anyone want to invest?
>>
>> Okay, well if not for profit TechShop workshop membership, how about a
>> nice FreeGeek recycler endeavor?
>> Well, yes, it might not work, since one can toss out anything here without
>> having to pay landfill prices like Boregon!
>>
>> How about something in between? A non-profit renovation that takes old
>> equipment for a write off and renovates them for other non-profits? I think
>> federal grants are available?
>>
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