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- | === What Does ' | + | ==== What Does ' |
"To Bodge" is a British term, meaning "To make or repair hastily; to MacGyver; 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, | ||
- | === Who Runs Everything? === | + | ==== Who Runs Everything? |
- | The Bodgery has no paid staff. It is completely volunteer run by members, with a sanctioning board of 7 members. | + | The Bodgery has no paid staff. It is completely volunteer run by members. Some members help out a lot. Some 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 when it is open to the public. One of the perks of membership is 24/7 access. Check our [[http:// | + | No, but access by nonmembers |
- | ===Can I Make My Thing The First Time I visit?=== | + | ==== Can I Make My Thing The First Time I visit? |
- | Not necessarily, depending on the tools you need. Our Open Shop nights give you the chance | + | 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 |
- | However, 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/ | ||
- | Once checked off or trained, you're welcome to use those tools anytime you visit another Open Shop! | + | ==== May I Bring My Child? ==== |
+ | Kids are absolutely welcome at the Bodgery! And minors 16 and older may be independent members. | ||
- | ===May I Bring My Child?=== | + | * 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. | ||
- | Kids are absolutely welcome at the Bodgery! | + | These age frames should be individually evaluated by their guardian. Unattended children |
- | 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. | + | 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 |
- | We have a 'tool difficulty' | + | Children |
+ | 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. | ||
- | === Can I use your (Laser Cutter/CNC Mill/ | + | Additionally, |
- | Unfortunately, | ||
- | The key word there is // | + | If using tools, both the non-member child and the parent must be checked off on the tool, and use it together. |
- | 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' | ||
- | We're open to the public during our Open Shop nights - Mondays 6-8:00pm, and Fridays 7-10pm. | + | ==== Can I use your (Laser Cutter/CNC Mill/ |
+ | Unfortunately, | ||
- | === Can you make this thing for me? === | + | The expensive, tricky-to-learn tools are for members only, though member' |
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+ | Membership can be started and stopped on a monthly basis. While most members sign up long term, some members sign up for a few months of the year or as needed when doing projects. | ||
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+ | ==== 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. | 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! === | + | ==== 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. | 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. | ||
- | === Is there a Day Pass? === | + | ==== Is there a Day Pass? ==== |
No. See the answer above (Can I use member-only tools as a guest?) for more details. | No. See the answer above (Can I use member-only tools as a guest?) for more details. | ||
- | === Can I visit/get a tour outside the Open Shop nights? === | + | ==== Can I visit/get a tour outside the designated time? ==== |
- | 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. | + | Sorry, no. Being run by volunteers means that we don't have paid staff to keep the door open and answer questions, unfortunately. |
- | You can check [[http:// | + | You can check [[http:// |
- | ===How Do I Contact You Outside Public Hours?=== | + | ==== How Do I Contact You ==== |
- | Your best bet for a quick response is by email: < | + | Your best bet for a quick response is by email: < |
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