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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? === | ||
A makerspace, aka hackerspace, | A makerspace, aka hackerspace, | ||
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+ | === Who Runs Everything? === | ||
+ | The Bodgery has no paid staff. It is completely volunteer run by members, with a sanctioning board of 7 members. | ||
===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:// | + | 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:// |
===May I Bring My Child?=== | ===May I Bring My Child?=== | ||
- | Yes. We have a "Kids' | + | |
+ | Kids are absolutely welcome at the Bodgery! | ||
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+ | Keep in mind that it is a shop with tools and projects that sometimes involve fumes, hot things, and sharp things. It may not be the safest place for very young children unless diligently watched. | ||
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+ | We have a 'tool difficulty' | ||
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+ | === Can I use your (Laser Cutter/CNC Mill/ | ||
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+ | Unfortunately, | ||
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+ | The key word there is //most// - we keep the expensive, tricky-to-learn tools for members only. The reason is two-fold: it's a member benefit, and these tools take time to learn, and are expensive to fix if used incorrectly. | ||
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+ | That being said, there are two possible solutions for a guest wanting to use a member-only tool. A member might be willing to help a guest, and do the work alongside them. You'd have to ask someone to take the time to do that, and there' | ||
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+ | We're open to the public during our Open Shop nights - Mondays 6-8:30pm, and Fridays 7-10pm. | ||
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+ | === Is there a Day Pass? === | ||
+ | No. See the answer above (Can I use member-only tools as a guest?) for more details. | ||
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+ | ===How Do I Contact You Outside Public Hours?=== | ||
+ | Your best bet for a quick response is by email: < |
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