Shared Spaces
The conference room and storage.

Conference Room
The conference room is a shared gathering and recreational space for members: a comfortable, multi-use room for meetings, classes, game nights, group projects and other small events.
What is in the room
A smart TV
A large whiteboard
Books, board games, video games and other entertainment and educational materials
What it is used for
Member meetings and project planning
Small classes and workshops
Game nights and recreational activities
Relaxing while you wait on a print, paint to dry or another project
Social gatherings among members and their guests
Using it
Any member can use the room when it is free. A reservation is only needed for hosted events, and the room holds a maximum of 12 people. Food is allowed in the room, and everything goes back to a clean, default arrangement when you are done.
The full rules for reservations, guests, food and cleanup are in the Conference Room Policy in the Shop Rules book.
Something wrong with the room?
Report broken equipment, missing items or other problems on Discord or to a board member.

Storage Areas
This page describes the kinds of storage at WMI. The rules (who can use each, size limits, what is prohibited, labeling) are in the Storage Policy in the Shop Rules book. Current storage options and rates are on waukeshamakers.com.
Types of storage
Type
Good for
Notes
Small and large lockers
Tools, small materials, project parts
Board approval; you may use your own padlock
Pallet racking
Larger items, equipment, materials
Up to a 40 in x 40 in footprint (or a standard 40 in x 48 in pallet), 40 in tall
Floor storage on carts
Short-term, project-specific storage
Advance approval; carts need working wheels and an inspection
To be confirmed: where the lockers, pallet racking and floor storage area are in the building.
Tote storage
Drawings exist for shop-built tote racks sized for 15-gallon and 27-gallon totes.
To be confirmed: whether tote racks are installed, which tote sizes members should buy, and how tote spaces are assigned.
Everyday rules of thumb
Only leave things in designated storage areas or on carts.
Label everything with your name and contact information (and the date, for projects in progress).
Big projects go on wheels so others can move them.
Keep walkways and shared workspaces clear.
Unlabeled items are treated as community property.
Nearby
The aluminum can recycling bin is near the lockers. See Scrap, Shared Materials and Recycling.