Manteca, CA · 501(c)(3) nonprofit
The future of American manufacturing is not a factory from the past.It's a working shop where people learn, build, and ship together.
That's what The Backyard Shop is.
The workforce trains here. Hardware teams scale here. The community builds here. All three are the mission.
We exist to rebuild American manufacturing capability through three programs: workforce training that produces employable machinists, an incubator that helps hardware companies scale locally, and public access that puts real tools in community hands. Each program funds and strengthens the others.
This is not a concept space. It's loud. It's active. And things leave here finished.
American manufacturing doesn't come back by talking about it. It comes back by building.And this is where that happens.
Start here
Pick the path that matches your immediate need. We will route you to the right team.
Fabricate
Prototype shop with CNC and fabrication capabilities. Professional supervision and clear lead times.
Request a QuoteTrain
Workforce development through supervised production. Apprentices gain documented, employable manufacturing skills.
Learn About TrainingGrow
Incubator and coworking for hardware teams. Local job creation through manufacturing scale-up.
Apply to GrowBuild
Public access to professional manufacturing tools. Classes, memberships, and supervised shop time for the community.
Explore BuildSupport
Donate, volunteer, or purchase merch to fund training and community access.
Support the MissionThe humans behind the shop
Meet the team that keeps the tools running and the training on track.
Our Impact
3
Students trained
42
Hours of shop time
2
Prototype projects shipped
1
Hardware teams supported
From the shop floor
A look at training, fabrication, and coworking in Manteca, CA.
Shop merch that funds training
Every shirt supports student training and public access.
