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faq [2018/10/05 01:02]
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faq [2018/12/13 15:55]
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 **Short Answer:** No one ‘works’ at Milwaukee Makerspace we’re all just members, and we are not a business. If you want someone at Milwaukee Makerspace to make something for you, or help you make something yourself, your best bet is to come down to a Weekly Meeting at 7pm on a Tuesday and introduce yourself, talk about what you want, and see if anyone is interested in helping you out. You never know, you might find someone up for a new challenge, or just as excited about your potential project as you are. **Short Answer:** No one ‘works’ at Milwaukee Makerspace we’re all just members, and we are not a business. If you want someone at Milwaukee Makerspace to make something for you, or help you make something yourself, your best bet is to come down to a Weekly Meeting at 7pm on a Tuesday and introduce yourself, talk about what you want, and see if anyone is interested in helping you out. You never know, you might find someone up for a new challenge, or just as excited about your potential project as you are.
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 +Alternately, you can post on our mailing list. If someone responds you can discuss the project with them: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/milwaukeemakerspace We have over 900 people on our mailing list, many are members, but not all of them are. Someone might want to help with your project.
  
 **Long Answer:** Any agreement you make between a member and you or your organization is strictly between the two parties, and Milwaukee Makerspace claims no involvement. If you hire a member to create something for you, Milwaukee Makerspace has no jurisdiction over the agreement or the member. See Also: http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/2013/03/can-you-guys-build-me-a/ **Long Answer:** Any agreement you make between a member and you or your organization is strictly between the two parties, and Milwaukee Makerspace claims no involvement. If you hire a member to create something for you, Milwaukee Makerspace has no jurisdiction over the agreement or the member. See Also: http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/2013/03/can-you-guys-build-me-a/
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 ====Can I host my event at the Makerspace?==== ====Can I host my event at the Makerspace?====
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   - Tools can only be borrowed for member use only and should not be given to guests or non-members.   - Tools can only be borrowed for member use only and should not be given to guests or non-members.
-  - Small tools and hand tools only are to be borrowed (examples: hand drill, saws, clamps, hand truck, etc.).+  - Small tools and hand tools only are to be borrowed (examples: hand drill, saws, clamps, hand truck, etc.). If we only have one of a tool, it should not leave the building.
   - The member must ask the Area Champion or a Board Member before borrowing the tool.   - The member must ask the Area Champion or a Board Member before borrowing the tool.
   - Make a post on the members-only Google Group declaring which tool you are borrowing and the anticipated amount of time it will be in use. Then reply to your post upon its return   - Make a post on the members-only Google Group declaring which tool you are borrowing and the anticipated amount of time it will be in use. Then reply to your post upon its return
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   - If the tool is returned damaged or the tool is not returned, the Board of Directors will have the discretion to hold the member accountable for the cost of repair/replacement.    - If the tool is returned damaged or the tool is not returned, the Board of Directors will have the discretion to hold the member accountable for the cost of repair/replacement. 
   - Tools should be returned to the space as soon as possible and the tool should not be borrowed for more than 7 days.   - Tools should be returned to the space as soon as possible and the tool should not be borrowed for more than 7 days.
 +  - Violation of the guidelines above could result in revocation of your membership.
    
 //If you have questions or concerns about borrowing a tool, please see an Area Champion or Board Member.// //If you have questions or concerns about borrowing a tool, please see an Area Champion or Board Member.//
faq.txt · Last modified: 2023/12/10 21:17 by dan_dude