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How to use the label printer

Information Technology

We have a Brother QL-710W thermal label printer on our network! It is attached to a Raspberry Pi,...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Donations

Policies and Procedures

This page outlines the guidelines for accepting and managing donations at Bellingham Makerspace. ...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Classes

Member Handbook

Bellingham Makerspace teachers are very important. We are always looking for diverse and interest...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Meeting Rules

Member Handbook References

Guiding Principle: Everyone has the right to participate in discussion if they wish; every member...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Closing / Lock-up

Member Handbook

Because there are members who use the space at all different times of the day and night, we ask t...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Information Technology

Member Handbook

The Bellingham Makerspace provides information technology for members to use as part of their pro...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Cleaning

Member Handbook

Everyone requires space to work. When you are done for the day, please return tools and clear hor...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Leadership

Member Handbook

The makerspace leadership is best described as "loosely hierarchical do-ocracy". Overall leadersh...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Storage

Member Handbook

Projects or materials may be left up to 72 hours at the Bellingham Makerspace with the permission...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Code of Conduct

Policies and Procedures

Bellingham Makerspace is committed to maintaining a creative community in which all individuals a...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Privacy Policy

Policies and Procedures

It shall be the policy of the Bellingham Makerspace to comply with all laws, whether Federal, S...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Weapons Policy

Policies and Procedures

This page details the policies on carrying and creating weapons at Bellingham Makerspace. Firear...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Photography

Policies and Procedures

The Bellingham Makerspace reserves the right to take photographs of people and projects in commun...

Updated 3 months ago by Admin

What's the wifi password?

Frequently asked questions

SSID bmswifi1 Password makestuff

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

I am giving someone a gift tomorrow and I really need to use a tool to finish it. Can I join and finish my project this afternoon?

Frequently asked questions

Short answer: no. Long answer: Every single time we've tried this, it's ended with a ruined proj...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

I am a retired master craftsperson. Do I still have to take tool orientation classes?

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Here's why: Our insurance carrier requires us to train members in our safety and securit...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

What is new member orientation?

Frequently asked questions

If you are a new member, orientation is mandatory. We do this in order to ensure that all members...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

There's an urgent problem at the makerspace. What do I do?

Frequently asked questions

First of all, if the problem will not: immediately threaten anybody's health or safety destro...

Updated 3 months ago by Admin

Does the makerspace own a Wowbagger XL 7000 (or any other tool)?

Frequently asked questions

It's entirely possible! We own lots of tools that are used by our members every day. The best wa...

Updated 3 months ago by Admin

Where do I find X?

Frequently asked questions

Search this wiki. Ask in the #general channel on Slack. Ask another member in person. Once...

Updated 3 months ago by Admin