-I don't live there (scared to get out of the car.) Where I live, local high schools open their shops for dult courses at night. You get to use really good industrial equipment you can't personally afford. Some courses are actually free, except for materials.

- I live in a small apartment in Brooklyn, and know exactly where you are coming from. Aren't you envious of all those other places where people have GARAGES. However, there are places in New York that rent out or share space. Don't have names and addresses, so it will require a little more footwork (sorry). There is a woodworking co-op in Greenpoint that advertises space rental in Fine Woodworking. I also know of a co-op shop in the Navy Yards area. The easiest of the two to get ahold of is the Greenpoint shop...perhaps they could give you more leads. Alternatively, there are a lot of artists spaces in the DUMBO area of Brooklyn; of you don't want to pay for the space yourself, perhaps you could post flyers in the area for people looking to share space.