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You asked, we answered. Again. And again. | You asked, we answered. Again. And again. | ||
So we put it up here, and pointed silently at this page... | So we put it up here, and pointed silently at this page... | ||
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=== What Does ' | === What Does ' | ||
- | "To Bodge" is a British term, meaning "To make or repair hastily; to McGyver; to hack together; to jury rig". | + | |
+ | "To Bodge" is a British term, meaning "To make or repair hastily; to MacGyver; to hack together; to jury rig". | ||
=== What Is A Makerspace? === | === What Is A Makerspace? === | ||
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A makerspace, aka hackerspace, | A makerspace, aka hackerspace, | ||
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+ | === Who Runs Everything? === | ||
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+ | The Bodgery has no paid staff. It is completely volunteer run by members. Some members help out with little things like emptying the trash. Others are in [[leadership|leadership positions]]. | ||
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===Do I Have To Be A Member To Use The Shop?=== | ===Do I Have To Be A Member To Use The Shop?=== | ||
- | No, but you may only use the shop for free when it is open to the public. One of the perks of membership is 24/7 access. Check our [[http:// | ||
- | ===Can I Bring My Child?=== | + | No, but access by nonmembers is limited. One of the perks of membership is 24/7 access. Check our [[http:// |
- | Yes. We have a "Kids' | + | |
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+ | ===Can I Make My Thing The First Time I visit?=== | ||
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+ | That's unlikely. Ask an area's Area Captain before first use of an area to see what's expected. In addition, most of our power tools require you to be checked off by an Area Captain, and our more complicated machines require training (laser cutters, welders, machining equipment, etc). If your first visit happens to coincide with the Area Captain/ | ||
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+ | ===May I Bring My Child?=== | ||
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+ | Kids are absolutely welcome at the Bodgery! And minors 16 and older may be independent members. | ||
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+ | * Children age 7 or under require more attention and should remain in the same room as their adult at all times. Ideally, they should be within eyesight of their adult(s). | ||
+ | * Children ages 8-10 can be in a different room as their adults, but should be checked on every 20 to 30 minutes. | ||
+ | * Children age 11 and older can be in a different room as their adults, but should be checked on every hour. | ||
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+ | These age frames should be individually evaluated by their guardian. Unattended children in the shop can be a danger to themselves, the equipment, and possibly a nuisance to other Bodgers. Please take a critical look at your children and their behavior before making the choice to leave them alone in the shop. Your kid's behavior will be considered an extension of your own and is equally subject to the standing rules. Parents will need to fill out the standard waiver for their children that all members and guests fill out. | ||
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+ | Children are the sole responsibility of their guardian(s) and other Bodgers are not to be utilized as impromptu babysitters. Bodgers can report disruptive or unsafe children to the guardian or shop leadership. To facilitate this, guardians must utilize a name badge to label your children | ||
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+ | Children are only allowed to be left unattended in the Clean Room, the Library area, and the Clean Classroom area. If adults are in the Clean Classroom trying to work, children may not be left there unless they can demonstrate the ability to not be disruptive to the adult. We politely ask adults wishing to work (non-maker related | ||
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+ | Please note, this policy only addresses leaving children unattended in the shop. This is NOT a policy on allowing children to use tools in the shop. Children using tools must be trained by area captains and under direct supervision of their guardian while using tools. Area captains reserve the right to set age restrictions on tools in their area. | ||
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+ | Additionally, | ||
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+ | If using tools, both the non-member child and the parent must be checked off on the tool, and use it together. | ||
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+ | === Can I use your (Laser Cutter/CNC Mill/ | ||
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+ | Unfortunately, | ||
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+ | The expensive, tricky-to-learn | ||
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+ | Membership can be started | ||
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+ | === Can you make this thing for me? === | ||
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+ | Generally, no. We are not a fabrication company. We offer the tools for people to make things | ||
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+ | === EMERGENCY!! I need your help making this thing right now! === | ||
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+ | Well...that probably won't work out. While one of our experienced members can often lend advice on a project, they may not be at the next Open Shop night. Or they might be busy working on their own project, without extra time that night. | ||
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+ | === Is there a Day Pass? === | ||
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+ | No. See the answer above (Can I use member-only tools as a guest? | ||
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+ | === Can I visit/get a tour outside the designated time? === | ||
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+ | Sorry, no. Being run by volunteers means that we don't have paid staff to keep the door open and answer questions, unfortunately. | ||
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+ | You can check [[http:// | ||
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+ | ===How Do I Contact You=== | ||
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+ | Your best bet for a quick response is by email: < |
faq.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/05 19:02 by mpickhard