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I am part of a shop collective located in the central industrial eastside of Portland.  It's fairly large, and has a metal shop, a wood shop, and a tiny auto shop.  Single phase power.  We've lost a couple of people recently, and are specifically looking for another blacksmith or metalworker (or two) to bring the cost per person back down.  A lot of the bigger tools (bandsaws, grinders, welders, sanding booth, forklift, etc.) are shared, and there is a nice layout table.  There is enough room for another forging station and toolboxes.  Monthly rent has varied from $250 to $350 per person, and we're hoping to get it back to $250 or so.  Probably the biggest drawback of the shop is that it's chaotic and usually pretty messy, because almost all of us are part-timers.  I guess I should say that we're not desperate enough not to discriminate, meaning your style and needs would have to fit the shop.  Also, no tool/supply abusers need apply!  I don't like discovering dings in my anvil faces or missing hand tools or that someone used up my gas or steel.  I have a 75lb utility hammer that is currently not shared due to bad experiences with a past shop mate but in time the right person could convince me otherwise.  Hopefully you are a Portland blacksmith seeking space and synergy.  If interested, call me at 503-502-8409.