Google Hangout was running
Reminder: An unconference for Access Control in Hacker/Makerspaces is happening Saturday, April 28 - 10am-4pm at Bucketworks (
more info)
Roof leaks - renting a scissor lift for $100 (Brant/Ron)
“Space tour” possibly sponsored by Johnson Controls Fri June 8, 6-9pm (Jason H)
June 8th MKE Innovation/Art Milwaukee event at Bucketworks (Brant/Jason G.)
Recap of Spring Gallery Night 2012 (Jason/Brant)
Art Jamboree (Pete)
South Shore Frolics parade canceled this summer
UPDATE: Stuff is happening that may put the parade back on!
W. B. Bottle Meeting tomorrow night, Jason G. will attend
Many groups fund different parts of parade and event
Someone from Milwaukee Public Theatre visiting the space next week.
Challenge for Great Milwaukee Race. Let's outdo the giant jacks!
Project Remake contest deadline is May 14, 2012. There are 5 MakerBots being given away, and only 25 entries so far! (Pete and Ben both entered.)
Matt F. - CRT and computer converted to aquarium and hydroponic terrarium
Before and after photos needed, and a small narrative
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Kenilworth Studio at UWM visit
Jason and Pete gave recap
Hung out with Frankie Flood (metals) and Raul V. (printmaker)
They were very enthusiastic about finally meeting us
Summer workshops in metalsmithing and “jewelry”, not for credit
Anodizing workshop also
We left him a lot of our business cards
CNC routing to make wood blocks for print making and pressing
Welding supplies, Tom Grz. refilled CO2 tank, $80, please donate
Project updates
Matt N - Foam blocks, plans to buy his own CNC mill
Jason G - Version 1 of step sequencer program in Processing and DDR pad
TJ - Asked about the hydraulic press and making alloys/composites, Tom Grz. said he got it at an auction, have at it, 20-40 tons
Adam C - MagneTag ready for production tag, great experience at Gallery Night
Vise and table needed - TJ needs help, Matt N volunteered, Tom Grz. to bring in some more steel
Rich N - Electric truck running
Hein Electric Building
Rent, utility, water, sewer, trash, etc. costs
Waiting to hear from Bucketworks, if they are interested
Jason G asked who may want to see Cherry St. bldg
Latin Community Center
David B - Aging copper, having trouble create a patina
Pete - Fixing a porcelain lamp fixture
Dave S - Flight sim cockpit
Ron B - Cross-cut sled for table saw
He has bars to build the sled if anyone wants to do it
Box joint jig idea, but no time to work on
Rich N - has a dovetail jig he can bring in
Meeting Adjourns
Any interested new members, see Jason Gessner or Royce Pipkins to sign up!
One On One Introductions of Members to Guests