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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 ...
When can I use my key card to get in?
Members have key-card access via the back door 7 days a week during normal Bellis Fair mall hours...
How do I become a member?
Go to https://www.bellinghammakerspace.org and click "Become a Member". Pick the membership ti...
Safety Information
Exits There are two exterior exits on either side of the woodshop. There are also three exits in...
Woodshop Rules
Proper personal protective equipment is non-negotiable, including Closed toed shoes while in...
Band Saw
When to use: Band saws are great for curved cuts and very thin cuts. This tool is mostly used fo...
Table Saw
When to use: When ripping boards (cutting along the grain). This can be done either to achieve d...
Drill Press
When to use: The drill press is used when you need high accuracy with drilling holes, making plu...