Consumables
Some materials and supplies are shared by the shop. Others you bring yourself. This page explains which is which.
Who can use shop materials
- Members with a paid Monthly or Annual membership may use shop materials and the scrap inventory.
- Members in the introductory period must bring all their own materials and supplies. Shop scrap and inventory are off-limits during that time.
Membership options are on waukeshamakers.com.
What the shop provides
Community consumables have included things like filament, resins, paints, cleaners, hardware and wood. Availability varies.
- Use them within reasonable and respectful limits.
To be confirmed: a current list, per area, of what the shop stocks and what members must bring (for example, which filaments, sandpaper, blades, welding wire and gas).
Commercial work
Use your own materials for anything you make to sell. Shop supplies have been allowed for prototyping, jigs and other preparatory work that does not end up in a final product for sale. See Making Things to Sell.
Material safety
Not every material is safe in every machine. For example, never laser-cut PVC or vinyl: it releases chlorine gas, which harms people and destroys the machine. Check the Materials chapter of the Digital Fabrication book and each tool's SOP before you use a new material.
Donating materials
All donations of tools, equipment or materials must be approved by an area coordinator or the board before you bring them in.