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What's the wifi password?
SSID bmswifi1 Password makestuff
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?
Short answer: no. Long answer: Every single time we've tried this, it's ended with a ruined proj...
I am a retired master craftsperson. Do I still have to take tool orientation classes?
Yes. Here's why: Our insurance carrier requires us to train members in our safety and securit...
What is new member orientation?
If you are a new member, orientation is mandatory. We do this in order to ensure that all members...
There's an urgent problem at the makerspace. What do I do?
First of all, if the problem will not: immediately threaten anybody's health or safety destro...
Does the makerspace own a Wowbagger XL 7000 (or any other tool)?
It's entirely possible! We own lots of tools that are used by our members every day. The best wa...
Where do I find X?
Search this wiki. Ask in the #general channel on Slack. Ask another member in person. Once...
I need to leave my project overnight. How do I do this?
If the project is smaller than a pizza box: Fill out a parking permit card with: your first a...
Can I borrow a tool?
Members may not borrow or take home tools for personal use. Members may take some makerspace eq...
Can non-members use makerspace tools?
No. Only members are allowed to use makerspace tools.
How do I re-activate my membership?
If you want to reactivate your membership, simply log into Memberpress (https://members.bellingha...
How do I cancel my membership?
Log into the member management system. Click "Subscriptions" In the menu next to your members...
Tool Areas
The makerspace is organized into separate tool or interest areas. Each area has a focus on a spec...
Guests
A guest is someone who is not a member of The Bellingham Makerspace. One member is free to host u...
Tools
The makerspace classifies tools into two categories: simple and complex. Simple tools are those ...
Consumables
Many of the tools at The Bellingham Makerspace use tooling that wears out (consumables). These in...
Introduction and General Rules
These are the rules of Bellingham Makerspace. The board may amend these policies at any time by m...
Reinstatement Appeal
Fill out a Reinstatement Appeal form to request overturning decisions made regarding an Incident ...
Incident Report
Fill out an Incident Report for injuries, equipment damage, property damage, and Code of Conduct ...
What tools can I use?
The makerspace classifies tools into two categories: simple and complex. Simple tools are those ...