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Trash If a trash can is full, empty it. Do not leave it for someone else. Take trash to the dumpster area behind the building. Ask if you do not know where to go. Food waste Take food and food trash with you when you leave. Do not leave food waste in the trash...

This page will describe the building's systems and what members need to know about them: where the electrical panels are and how breakers are labeled, how the compressed air system works, how heating and cooling are controlled, and where the water shutoff is. ...

If something is wrong with the building (a leak, a door that will not lock, lights or power out, heat or air conditioning not working, damage to the space), report it so it can be fixed. Emergencies first If anyone is in danger, call 911. Evacuate the building...

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 introdu...

The free shelf Everything on the free shelf is free to anyone who wants it. Have something you want to pass on to a good home? Put it on the shelf. Anything that sits there for more than two months is moved to long-term storage or donated. The free shelf is no...

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 g...

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 f...

Where we are Waukesha Makerspace, 2111 S West Ave, Unit 58, Waukesha, WI 53189. The space is members only WMI is not open to the general public. People who want to see the space can come to an open house or another public event; see waukeshamakers.com for date...

WMI has been at 2111 S West Ave, Unit 58, Waukesha, since November 2024. This page is a map of the space. You get a full walkthrough at orientation. To be confirmed: a current floor plan image with each area, the exits, fire extinguishers and first aid kit mar...

WMI shares its building with other businesses. Being a good neighbor keeps us welcome here. Noise and music Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM: keep the volume down. Our neighboring business tenants have told us the music carries. Outside those hours: p...

The Fiber Arts area covers textiles, sewing and leatherworking. It has sewing machines along with hand tools for fabric and leather work. Equipment at a glance The current list of Fiber Arts equipment is in Atlas: https://atlas.waukeshamakers.com. No SOP pages...

Reading this page does not replace training. You must be checked off on this tool before using it. This page will be the standard operating procedure for the paint and spray booth in the Flex Space: who may use it, ventilation and fire precautions, the PPE req...

The Flex Space is the area for vehicle and bike work, with basic tools and equipment for working on cars and bikes. It also includes the paint and spray booth, the ventilated area for finishing. The Flex Space was called the Automotive Area until the board ren...

The Metal Shop is for welding, grinding and plasma cutting: fabrication, repairs and anything else that involves cutting, shaping or joining metal. Equipment at a glance The current list of Metal Shop equipment, with locations and which tools need training, is...

Access and hours When can I get in? Members with a paid Monthly or Annual membership have 24/7 access. New members in their introductory period get access through the mobile app. See Hours and Access. Which door do I use? The rear door. The front door is only ...

You are welcome to bring people (and animals) to the space, within a few rules that keep everyone safe. Guests Guests may tour the space, but may not use any equipment under any circumstances. Only active members who have completed the proper training may oper...

This page will explain the rules for commercial use of the shop: making items to sell, which materials you may use for that work, and what WMI asks in return. Until the board adopts a rule, the guidance given at orientation is: use your own materials for anyth...

This page will explain how to get approval before buying something for the shop, and how to submit receipts to be reimbursed. It will follow the Expense Reimbursement and Financial Controls policy, which is planned but not yet adopted (see the Policy Register)...