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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the shop. Use the PPE that fits the tool and the job every time, even for "just one quick cut". To be confirmed: what PPE the shop provides, where it is kept, and what members are expected to bring themselves....

You are allowed to work alone at the makerspace. Many memberships include 24/7 access, so there will be times when you are the only person in the building. If you are doing something that could be dangerous, we strongly encourage you to: Let someone know you a...

On 2026-07-21 the Board of Directors adopted the Minor Safety Policy (Minors in Hazardous Work Areas). This page is a short summary. The policy itself is the official text; see Policies: Minor Safety Policy. To be confirmed: the full adopted policy text is not...

What needs a check-off All corded tools require training before use. That covers every power tool and machine in the shop. Even experienced makers must be trained. Our equipment is often modified from its factory state, and training is where you get the inside...

The rule of thumb is simple: if it plugs in, you need training before you use it. This page points you to the right place for each area. To see which tools exist and whether a tool is marked as needing training, look it up in Atlas at https://atlas.waukeshamak...

The makerspace is run entirely by volunteers, and that includes training. We need members to lead trainings and check-offs, and teaching a tool is one of the best ways to give back and meet people. Who can check someone off In Journeyman, a certification on a ...

Why every tool gets checked before use We are hackers at heart. Equipment at the makerspace may have been modified beyond its factory state, adjusted by the last person who used it, or worn in ways that are not obvious. So the rule is: Always assume the equipm...

Use these whenever you make something with the Waukesha Makerspace name on it: flyers, social posts, signs, slides, merchandise. For apps and websites, the colors, fonts and dark-mode palette come from the @waukeshamakerspace/design-tokens package. That packa...

Copy and paste these wherever you need a bio, summary or "about" section. Pick the length that fits the platform. Using the same words everywhere keeps WMI's description consistent; if a detail changes, update this page first and then update the platforms. Tag...

This is the run-of-show for volunteers who lead a new member orientation. It takes about an hour. New members can read what to expect on New Member Guide: What to Expect at Orientation. To be confirmed: how orientations are scheduled, how a volunteer signs up ...

What an open house is The open house is WMI's monthly community gathering and member meeting. It is free and open to everyone: members, guests and people who are just curious. It is not a governance meeting and nobody takes minutes. The goals are to: Welcome m...

How to get the word out about any WMI event: an open house, a class, a work day or a public event. One person can do all of it. For the words to use, start from Standard Descriptions and Boilerplate; for colors, fonts and the logo, see Brand Guidelines. To be ...

What an Area Champion is Each shop area at Waukesha Makerspace has an Area Champion: a volunteer member who looks after that part of the shop. The areas are: Wood Shop Metal Shop Digital Fabrication (3D printing, laser, CNC) Electronics Lab Fiber Arts (textile...

Why committees exist Waukesha Makerspace is run entirely by volunteers. Beyond the Board of Directors, the space relies on volunteers and committees to support day-to-day operations, events and community outreach. Committees take on a defined piece of work, gi...

Reading this page does not replace training. You must be checked off on this tool before using it. The radial arm saw is a Craftsman. It is a versatile tool for crosscuts, miters, bevels, rips and dados, and it is great for rough carpentry. It needs extra care...

The Wood Shop is home to the saws, sanders, routers and dust collection. It is where most furniture, cabinetry, carpentry and general woodworking projects happen. Equipment at a glance The current list of Wood Shop equipment, with locations and which tools nee...

Fusion 360 Basics: From Sketch to Solid Length: 90 minutes Level: complete beginner, no CAD experience required Prerequisites: Fusion 360 installed and a free account created (see Appendix A) Student handout: see Student Handout in this chapter Class flow at a...

Practical AI: Using ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Safely and Well Length: 90 minutes Format: small-group workshop, run as a conversation around one table Level: beginner, no prior AI experience needed Student handout: see Take-Home Card in this chapter Last revis...