New Member Orientation

New Member Tour Document

Facilities

• Door

• Demo fob

• Replacement price $5

• Make sure doors are all fully closed when leaving

• Lights

• Most light switches by door, but one’s on the column

• All off when leaving

• Thermostat

• Make sure to follow the guidance on the sign so we don’t freeze pipes

• Does something seem off? Hear weird beeping or alarms, etc.? Report it!

Space Usage

• Events have priority over personal use, check calendar/slack/event board

• Families and guests are allowed

• Red tools members only

• Fill out waivers

• No smoking, pets, camping, overnight parking, plugging in campers

• Shared Space etiquette

• Minimize project sprawl

• Share tools and trade spots, etc.

• Be aware of what’s going on around you

• Fire Safety

• Flammable storage

• Dust and metal garbage distinction

Tool Policies

• Tools do not leave the Makerspace

• Red tools/Restricted tools

• Have a sign or sticker

• Need a check out (request in #class-requests on slack)

• Do not use tools when you

• Lack complete understanding

• Are drunk or distracted, or otherwise impaired

• Broken tools

• We won’t be mad, just thankful it was reported!

• Use broken tool hang-tags and report on slack

Storage Policies

• Lockers/Tote bins available, one per member

• Lumber Rack/chemical storage

•  for active projects only

• Name & date is required

• Couple months maximum (6 or less)

• No Name Fair Game policy

Cleaning and Leaving

• Cleaning

• Sweep, then use the vacuum if needed (sweeping preferred)

• 110% Rule of Cleaning: Clean all of your mess, and 10% of someone else’s

• Full garbage cans must be emptied into the dumpster

• Leaving

• Return tools to their initial states (replace blades, reset angles, etc.)

• Unplug all extension cords

• Check if you’re the last one out before leaving

• Turn off lights, check doors, and listen for tools/machines left on

Being a Part of the Makerspace

• Please join slack and share your cool projects!

• Anyone can teach a class, on pretty much anything. Contact an officer to set one up

• Come hang out at Open Build, classes, and our member meetings

• Bring ideas for new purchases and improvements to open build and member meetings!