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# Pricing & Rates

Complete pricing information for all equipment, areas, and services at Starting Line Productions LLC.

!! **First-Time User Special:** Complimentary safety orientation and equipment training included with first booking

## Operating Hours

| Day | Status | Hours |
|------|---------|--------|
| Monday - Saturday | **Open** | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | **Closed** | No rentals |

**Minimum Rental:** 1 hour
**All Bookings:** Must start between 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

## Quick Price Reference

### Equipment (Hourly Rates)

| Equipment | Rate | Half-Day (5hrs) | Full-Day (10hrs) |
|-----------|-------|----------------|----------------|
| CNC Mill (3-Axis) | $75/hr | $337.50 (5% off) | $562.50 (10% off) |
| CNC Router | $60/hr | $270.00 (5% off) | $450.00 (10% off) |
| CNC Lathe | $65/hr | $292.50 (5% off) | $487.50 (10% off) |
| MIG Welder | $40/hr | $180.00 (5% off) | $300.00 (10% off) |
| TIG Welder | $50/hr | $225.00 (5% off) | $375.00 (10% off) |
| Plasma Cutter | $35/hr | $157.50 (5% off) | $262.50 (10% off) |
| FDM Printer (Large) | $30/hr | $135.00 (5% off) | $225.00 (10% off) |
| SLA Printer | $40/hr | $180.00 (5% off) | $300.00 (10% off) |
| Surface Grinder | $45/hr | $202.50 (5% off) | $337.50 (10% off) |
| Manual Lathe | $35/hr | $157.50 (5% off) | $262.50 (10% off) |
| Manual Mill | $35/hr | $157.50 (5% off) | $262.50 (10% off) |
| Bandsaw | $25/hr | $112.50 (5% off) | $187.50 (10% off) |
| Drill Press | $20/hr | $90.00 (5% off) | $150.00 (10% off) |

### Areas (Hourly Rates)

| Area | Rate | Half-Day (5hrs) | Full-Day (10hrs) | Notes |
|-------|-------|----------------|------------------|-------|
| EE Garage (workbench) | $20/hr | $76.00 (5% off) | $140.00 (10% off) | Discounts available |
| Dirty Fabrication (outside) | $25/hr | **$125.00** (no discount) | **$250.00** (no discount) | **NO DISCOUNTS** |
| Clean Fabrication (full) | $65/hr | $244.25 (5% off) | $448.75 (10% off) | Includes supplies |
| Clean Fabrication (space only) | $50/hr | $190.00 (5% off) | $350.00 (10% off) | Excludes supplies |
| Kitchen | $45/hr | $171.25 (5% off) | $315.00 (10% off) | Discounts available |

**!! Important:** Dirty Fabrication outside space (backyard) - NO package discounts. Standard hourly rate applies for all time blocks. Member discounts still apply.

## Membership Discounts

### Standard Members
- **5% discount** on all packages
- Half-Day: 10% total (5% member + 5% package)
- Full-Day: 15% total (5% member + 10% package)

### Professional Members ($299/month)
- **10% discount** on hourly rates
- **15% discount** on half-day packages
- **20% discount** on full-day packages
- Priority booking and extended hours

**Example Pricing (Professional Member):**

| Equipment | Standard | Member Rate | Half-Day (15% off) | Full-Day (20% off) |
|-----------|----------|-------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| CNC Mill | $75/hr | $67.50/hr | $229.50 (4 hrs) | $540 (10 hrs) |
| EE Garage | $20/hr | $18.00/hr | $61.20 (4 hrs) | $112.00 (10 hrs) |
| Clean Fab (full) | $65/hr | $58.50/hr | $198.90 (4 hrs) | $468.00 (10 hrs) |

### Enterprise Members ($599/month)
- **20% discount** on hourly rates
- **25% discount** on half-day packages
- **30% discount** on full-day packages
- 24/7 access with keycard
- Dedicated project manager

**Example Pricing (Enterprise Member):**

| Equipment | Standard | Member Rate | Half-Day (25% off) | Full-Day (30% off) |
|-----------|----------|-------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| CNC Mill | $75/hr | $60.00/hr | $180.00 (4 hrs) | $420.00 (10 hrs) |
| EE Garage | $20/hr | $16.00/hr | $48.00 (4 hrs) | $112.00 (10 hrs) |
| Clean Fab (full) | $65/hr | $52.00/hr | $156.00 (4 hrs) | $364.00 (10 hrs) |

## Package Details

### Half-Day Package
- **Discount:** 5% off hourly rate
- **Duration:** 4-5 hours
- **Availability:** Most equipment and areas
- **EXCEPTIONS:** Dirty Fabrication outside space (no discounts)

**Time Blocks:**
- Morning: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (5 hours)
- Afternoon: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM (5 hours)

**Calculation Example:**
```
CNC Mill: $75/hour
Standard 4 hours: $300
Half-Day Discount: 5% off = $285
Savings: $15
```

### Full-Day Package
- **Discount:** 10% off hourly rate
- **Duration:** Full 10-hour day (9 AM - 7 PM)
- **Availability:** Most equipment and areas
- **EXCEPTIONS:** Dirty Fabrication outside space (no discounts)

**Time Block:**
- Full Day: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (10 hours)

**Calculation Example:**
```
CNC Mill: $75/hour
Standard 10 hours: $750
Full-Day Discount: 10% off = $675
Savings: $75
```

## Area Pricing Details

### EE Garage

**Rate:** $20.00/hour

**Includes:**
- Workbench in EE Garage
- Test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters)
- Soldering stations (4 stations available)
- Hot plate and reflow oven
- Pick and place machine
- ESD-safe work surfaces
- Component organizers
- Lighting and magnification

**Pricing:**
- Standard Hourly: $20/hour
- Half-Day (4-5 hrs): $76.00 (5% off)
- Full-Day (10 hrs): $140.00 (10% off)

=> [View EE Garage Details](/areas/ee-garage)

### Dirty Fabrication (Outside Space)

**Rate:** $25.00/hour

**Includes:**
- Access to outside dirty fabrication area (backyard)
- **ALL TOOLS from garage and shed** (see inventory)
- Fabrication tables and workspaces
- Covered workspace (canopy)
- Basic welding stations (2)
- Hand tools, cutting tools, measuring tools
- Clamps, vises, workholding equipment
- Power tools (cordless and wired)
- Grinding and finishing tools
- Band saw, drill press (when available)

**EXCLUDES:**
- CNC equipment (requires separate booking)
- Specialty equipment requiring training
- Premium tools (labeled separately)
- Consumables (welding rods, cutting discs, grinding discs, etc.)
- Materials (must bring your own)

**!! IMPORTANT: NO PACKAGE DISCOUNTS**
- Half-Day: **NO DISCOUNT** ($25 × 4 = $100)
- Full-Day: **NO DISCOUNT** ($25 × 10 = $250)
- Standard hourly rate applies for all time blocks
- Member discounts STILL apply (10%, 15%, or 20%)

**Pricing:**
- Standard Hourly: $25/hour
- Half-Day (4-5 hrs): **$125.00** (NO DISCOUNT)
- Full-Day (10 hrs): **$250.00** (NO DISCOUNT)

**With Professional Membership (10% off):**
- 4 hours: $25 × 4 × 0.90 = $90.00
- 10 hours: $25 × 10 × 0.90 = $225.00

=> [View Dirty Fabrication Details](/areas/dirty-fabrication)

### Clean Fabrication (Full)

**Rate:** $65.00/hour

**Includes:**
- Access to Clean Fabrication area (upstairs)
- All hand tools and basic equipment
- Workbench and workspace
- Standard tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
- Measuring tools (calipers, rulers, etc.)
- Clamps and vises
- **SUPPLIES** (cleaning, lubricants, basic consumables)
- **MATERIALS** (basic stock available)
- Climate-controlled environment
- ESD protection

**Pricing:**
- Standard Hourly: $65/hour
- Half-Day (4-5 hrs): $244.25 (5% off)
- Full-Day (10 hrs): $448.75 (10% off)

=> [View Clean Fabrication Details](/areas/clean-fabrication)

### Clean Fabrication (Space & Tools Only)

**Rate:** $50.00/hour

**Includes:**
- Access to Clean Fabrication area (upstairs)
- All hand tools and basic equipment
- Workbench and workspace
- Standard tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
- Measuring tools (calipers, rulers, etc.)
- Clamps and vises

**EXCLUDES:**
- **SUPPLIES** (adhesives, fasteners, cleaning, lubricants, etc.)
- **MATERIALS** (must bring your own)
- Specialty tools (power tools, precision equipment)
- Test equipment

**Pricing:**
- Standard Hourly: $50/hour
- Half-Day (4-5 hrs): $190.00 (5% off)
- Full-Day (10 hrs): $350.00 (10% off)

**Ideal For:**
- Assembly projects
- Precision work needing clean environment
- Projects requiring basic tools only
- Testing and verification
- Small-scale fabrication

### Kitchen

**Rate:** $45.00/hour

**Includes:**
- Commercial kitchen space
- Stove and oven
- Refrigeration
- Prep surfaces
- Small appliances
- Cookware and utensils

**Pricing:**
- Standard Hourly: $45/hour
- Half-Day (4-5 hrs): $171.25 (5% off)
- Full-Day (10 hrs): $315.00 (10% off)

=> [View Kitchen Details](/areas/kitchen)

## Additional Services

### Training & Certification

| Service | Rate | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| Equipment Training | Included | Complimentary for first booking |
| Safety Orientation | Included | 45-minute overview |
| Annual Certification | Included | For Professional/Enterprise members |
| Individual Training | $50/hr | For additional or refresher training |

### Consulting Services

| Service | Rate | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| Design Consultation | $85/hr | CAD/CAM assistance |
| Technical Assistance | $75/hr | Hands-on project support |
| Project Setup | $60/hr | Complete project initialization |

## Special Offers

### First-Time User Special
- **Offer:** Complimentary safety orientation and equipment training
- **Value:** Up to $200 savings
- **Requirements:** First booking only

### Volume Discounts
- **10+ hours:** 5% additional discount
- **40+ hours (full week):** 10% additional discount
- **100+ hours (monthly):** Custom pricing

**Note:** Volume discounts stack with member discounts but NOT with package discounts (half/full day). Best discount applies.

**!! IMPORTANT FOR DIRTY FABRICATION OUTSIDE SPACE:**
- Volume discounts STILL apply (e.g., 10% for 40+ hours)
- Package discounts DO NOT apply (never)
- Member discounts APPLY
- Best discount applies (volume or member, whichever is greater)

## Booking Policies

### Minimum Requirements
- **Minimum Booking:** 1 hour
- **Payment Due:** At time of booking
- **Cancellation:** 24+ hours notice for full refund

### Booking Process
1. Check availability
2. Receive quote and estimated time
3. Schedule time slot
4. Complete required training (first-time users)
5. Start project at scheduled time

### What's Included
- Machine or area time
- Standard tooling
- Fixturing (standard clamps and vises)
- Coolant and consumables (for equipment)
- Basic setup and workholding

### What's Not Included
- Custom fixtures (can be fabricated on request)
- Special tooling
- Materials
- Design work
- Consumables (unless package included)

## Payment Terms

### Payment Methods
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Cash

### Refund Policy
- **24+ hours notice:** Full refund
- **12-24 hours notice:** 50% refund
- **<12 hours notice:** No refund
- **Weather:** Full refund (at our discretion)

## Need Help?

### Reservations
- **Phone:** (512) 555-0123
- **Email:** reservations@startinglineproductions.com
- **Hours:** 8 AM - 6 PM (booking hours)

### General Inquiries
- **Phone:** (512) 555-0123
- **Email:** info@startinglineproductions.com
- **Hours:** 8 AM - 6 PM

### Technical Support
- **Email:** technical@startinglineproductions.com
- **Hours:** 8 AM - 6 PM

## Pricing Examples

### Example 1: CNC Milling (Standard User)
- **Equipment:** CNC Mill (3-Axis)
- **Time:** 5 hours (half-day)
- **Rate:** $75/hour
- **Discount:** 5% (half-day package)
- **Total:** $75 × 5 × 0.95 = $356.25
- **Savings:** $18.75

### Example 2: Dirty Fabrication (Professional Member)
- **Area:** Dirty Fabrication (outside space)
- **Time:** 10 hours (full-day)
- **Rate:** $25/hour
- **Member Discount:** 10% (Professional)
- **Package Discount:** NONE (no discounts for this space)
- **Total:** $25 × 10 × 0.90 = $225.00
- **Standard Price:** $250.00 (no package discount)
- **Savings:** $25.00 (member discount only)

### Example 3: Clean Fabrication Space (Standard User)
- **Area:** Clean Fabrication (space & tools only)
- **Time:** 4 hours (half-day)
- **Rate:** $50/hour
- **Discount:** 5% (half-day package)
- **Total:** $50 × 4 × 0.95 = $190.00
- **Standard Rate:** $200.00
- **Savings:** $10.00

### Example 4: Full Week CNC (Enterprise Member)
- **Equipment:** CNC Mill
- **Time:** 40 hours (full week)
- **Rate:** $75/hour
- **Member Discount:** 20% (Enterprise)
- **Volume Discount:** 10% (40+ hours)
- **Total Discount:** 30%
- **Total:** $75 × 40 × 0.70 = $2,100.00
- **Standard Price:** $3,000.00
- **Savings:** $900.00

### Example 5: Dirty Fabrication Volume (Enterprise Member)
- **Area:** Dirty Fabrication (outside space)
- **Time:** 40 hours (full week)
- **Rate:** $25/hour
- **Member Discount:** 20% (Enterprise)
- **Volume Discount:** 10% (40+ hours)
- **Package Discount:** NONE (never applies)
- **Best Discount:** Member discount (20%)
- **Total:** $25 × 40 × 0.80 = $800.00
- **Standard Price:** $1,000.00 (no package discount)
- **Savings:** $200.00

## Related Pages

=> [Browse Equipment](/equipment)
=> [Browse by Area](/areas)
=> [Contact Us](/contact)
=> [View Membership Tiers](/resources#membership-tiers)
=> [Return to Home](/)

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**Last Updated:** January 13, 2026