The Backyard Shop

Manteca, CA · 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Build real hardware. Faster.

From CAD to parts in days, not weeks. Learn manufacturing by doing actual work.

Everything you need to go from idea to physical part

Make

CNC MachiningInvestment CastingWaterjet CuttingWelding & Fabrication

Learn

ApprenticeshipsSupervised Shop TimeHands-on Training

Scale

Hardware IncubatorPrototype-to-ProductionCoworking Studio

What do you need to do?

Pick your path.

Prototype Shop

Ship a Prototype

Get parts made. Fast. CNC, casting, fabrication, 3D printing.

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Apprenticeships

Train With Us

Earn documented manufacturing skills through real production work.

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Coworking Space

Scale Your Hardware

Coworking and incubator space for teams building physical products.

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Fabrication Lab

Make Something

Public makerspace with professional tools.

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Active builds in the shop

What's being built right now.

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The team

The people running the shop and leading the training.

Shop merch

Every purchase funds training and shop access.

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Community & Industry Support

Partners contribute equipment, software, and resources to support apprentice training and community access. Partner with us →

Fund the Mission

Every dollar supports student training and public access to professional manufacturing.