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I need to leave my project overnight. How do I do this?

Frequently asked questions

If the project is smaller than a pizza box: Fill out a parking permit card with: your first a...

Updated 3 months ago by David L

Can I borrow a tool?

Frequently asked questions

Members may not borrow or take home tools for personal use.  Members may take some makerspace eq...

Updated 3 months ago by Admin

Can non-members use makerspace tools?

Frequently asked questions

No. Only members are allowed to use makerspace tools.

Updated 3 months ago by Admin

How do I re-activate my membership?

Frequently asked questions

If you want to reactivate your membership, simply log into Memberpress (https://members.bellingha...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

How do I cancel my membership?

Frequently asked questions

Log into the member management system. Click "Subscriptions" In the menu next to your members...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Tool Areas

Member Handbook

The makerspace is organized into separate tool or interest areas. Each area has a focus on a spec...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Guests

Member Handbook

A guest is someone who is not a member of The Bellingham Makerspace. One member is free to host u...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Tools

Member Handbook

The makerspace classifies tools into two categories: simple and complex. Simple tools are those ...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Consumables

Member Handbook

Many of the tools at The Bellingham Makerspace use tooling that wears out (consumables). These in...

Updated 3 months ago by Admin

Introduction and General Rules

Member Handbook

These are the rules of Bellingham Makerspace. The board may amend these policies at any time by m...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Reinstatement Appeal

Policies and Procedures Forms

Fill out a Reinstatement Appeal form to request overturning decisions made regarding an Incident ...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Incident Report

Policies and Procedures Forms

Fill out an Incident Report for injuries, equipment damage, property damage, and Code of Conduct ...

Updated 3 months ago by Grant Dobbe

What tools can I use?

Frequently asked questions

The makerspace classifies tools into two categories: simple and complex. Simple tools are those ...

Updated 4 months ago by Admin

When can I use my key card to get in?

Frequently asked questions

Members have key-card access via the back door 7 days a week during normal Bellis Fair mall hours...

Updated 4 months ago by Admin

How do I become a member?

Frequently asked questions

Go to https://www.bellinghammakerspace.org and click "Become a Member". Pick the membership ti...

Updated 4 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Safety Information

Woodshop

Exits There are two exterior exits on either side of the woodshop. There are also three exits in...

Updated 4 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Woodshop Rules

Woodshop

Proper personal protective equipment is non-negotiable, including Closed toed shoes while in...

Updated 4 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Band Saw

Woodshop Tools

When to use: Band saws are great for curved cuts and very thin cuts. This tool is mostly used fo...

Updated 4 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Table Saw

Woodshop Tools

When to use: When ripping boards (cutting along the grain). This can be done either to achieve d...

Updated 4 months ago by Grant Dobbe

Drill Press

Woodshop Tools

When to use: The drill press is used when you need high accuracy with drilling holes, making plu...

Updated 4 months ago by Grant Dobbe