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 No, but you may only use the shop when it is open to the public. One of the perks of membership is 24/7 access. Check our [[http://thebodgery.org/events/|Calendar]] for scheduled events and open shop times.
+===Can I Make My Thing The First Time I visit?===
+Not necessarily. The Open Shop nights give you the chance to tour the shop, meet members, and see what the Bodgery is like in practice. You can use the space and our hand tools immediately. 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/Trainer you need, then you should still have time to use them on your first visit.  More often, it will take a second visit, after scheduling a check-off/training.
 ===May I Bring My Child?===
-Kids are absolutely welcome at the Bodgery!  Kids under 16 need to have an adult actively engaged with them while there. ("Sit here while I make stuff in the other room" is not allowed.) Young adults 16+ are allowed to work independently in the shop, but like any other guest or member, must follow our policies, and get trained on trickier tools. We also have a kids' shelf of activities, and we love it when they like to make things!
+Kids are absolutely welcome at the Bodgery!  Kids under 16 need to have an adult actively engaged with them while there. ("Sit here while I make stuff in the other room" is not allowed.) Young adults 16+ are allowed to work independently in the shop as guests and become members. For younger peoples we have a kids' shelf of activities, and we love it when they like to make things!
 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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 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's no guarantee. The other option is to sign up for one month of membership, as we don't require contracts for longer than a month.  Some of our members sign up for a few months before Xmas, or in the summer, etc.
-We're open to the public during our Open Shop nights - Mondays 6-8:30pm, and Fridays 7-10pm.  That's an excellent time to see the tools, and ask around about options.
+We're open to the public during our Open Shop nights - Mondays 6-8:00pm, and Fridays 7-10pm.  That's an excellent time to see the tools, and ask around about options.
+=== Can you make this thing for me? ===
+Generally, no. We are not a fabrication company. We offer the tools for people to make things themselves, and the support from the community of makers.
+=== EMERGENCY!! I need your help making this thing right now! ===
+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.  If you have a flexible schedule, finding some help usually works out well. But if you're in a hurry, or if the help you need is significant, your best bet is to reach out to local businesses in that line of work.
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 === Can I visit/get a tour outside the Open Shop nights? ===
-Sorry, no. Being run by volunteers who are also trying to make things at the shop means that our personal schedules are pretty packed. We don't have paid staff to keep the door open and answer questions, sadly. We've carved out two nights that we guarantee we'll have people around to give tours, answer questions, host guests so the community can come in and make stuff with the wonderful array of tools in the shop.
+Sorry, no. Being run by volunteers means that we don't have paid staff to keep the door open and answer questions, unfortunately. We've carved out two nights that we guarantee we'll have people around to give tours, answer questions, and host guests so everyone can take advantage of the tools and space.
-You can also check [http://www.thebodgery.org/events/|[our calendar]] or [https://www.meetup.com/MadCity-Makers/|[MeetUp page]] for upcoming events, as some are social and would be appropriate for guests.  And of course, with a membership you get a keyfob for 24/7 access, so you can use the shop anytime it suits you!
+You can check [[http://www.thebodgery.org/events/|our calendar]] or [[https://www.meetup.com/MadCity-Makers/|MeetUp page]] for upcoming events, as some are social and would be appropriate for guests.  And of course, with a membership you get a keyfob for 24/7 access, so you can use the shop anytime it suits you!