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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 |
- | ===May I Bring My Child?=== | + | ==== Can I Make My Thing The First Time I visit? ==== |
- | Kids are absolutely welcome at the Bodgery! | + | 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 |
- | 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. | ||
- | We have a 'tool difficulty' | + | ==== May I Bring My Child? ==== |
+ | Kids are absolutely welcome at the Bodgery! And minors 16 and older may be independent members. | ||
- | === Can I use your (Laser Cutter/CNC Mill/ | + | * 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. | ||
- | Unfortunately, | + | 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 |
- | The key word there is //most// - we keep the expensive, tricky-to-learn tools for members only. The reason | + | 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 with their name, your name, your phone number, and the area of the shop you will be working in. Shop members |
- | That being said, there are two possible solutions for a guest wanting to use a member-only tool. A member might be willing | + | Children |
- | We're open to the public during our Open Shop nights - Mondays 6-8:00pm, and Fridays 7-10pm. | + | Please note, this policy only addresses leaving children unattended in the shop. This is NOT a policy on allowing children |
+ | Additionally, | ||
- | === Is there a Day Pass? === | + | |
+ | 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 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? ==== | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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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? ==== | ||
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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