Lab Tour

Page created: January 2023

Members: Please use this sheet as a friendly list of highlights to give when taking a prospective member on a tour.

Information for Visitors

Ensure that visitors receive the following information:

• We are 100% volunteer-run, no staff
• We are intended for adults, however supervised kids are allowed to be here.
• Members are responsible for their own safety at all times.
• Guests rules - members may bring in guests if supervised. Guests are not to use tools that require training or that are designated member-only.
• Membership dues are the bulk of our income.

Front Room

• Front door for public events (TONs)
• Social Space
• Classes and lectures can happen here
• Show off the cool things in the room.
• Artist In Residence program

Textiles

• lots of textiles-based workshops
• supports both machine and hand sewing projects
• Tools: Sewing machines, Serger, looms, CNC embroidery, rug tufting, and more

Electronics

• three specialty stations: SMD & rework, high speed signals and testing, and power-related station
• also home to our new Bambu 3D printers
• Tools: 3D printers, reflow oven, soldering iron, reflow station
• Paid_Member_Storage is available

Which Craft?

• formerly Fabtronics (FABric arts and elecTRONICS) until they were moved to the larger spaces
• now a potpourri mix of many different crafts including leatheworking, glass work, and far more.
• Tool: vinyl cutters, UV sublimation printer, clicker press, leather hand tools, glass grinder

Kitchen

• Highlight Drink Fridge and Snack Cabinet
• Mural is cool
• Keep tools out of this space
• This is a great space to talk about the guest policy

Studios/Bathrooms/Lockers/Member Entrance

• Lockers are currently available on a first come first serve basis.
• 24/7 access to the space

Pottery

• Pottery studio is being built-up, kiln being installed
• Hand throwing will be first process
• Pottery wheels are yet to be purchased

Layup/Storage

• Layup is for temporary storage of items drying/curing
• Large item storage is temporary storage of active projects
• For longer-term storage please see Paid_Member_Storage

Laser Cutters

• Two 80W lasers, two 40W engraving lasers
• Very high use tool - be patient if you want to use
• Materials: ¼” plastics, wood, leather, foam core, no chlorinated materials

Metal Shop

• Most tools in here need training
• How training works
• Some of it is self-study, and approval from certain members
• Training courses will teach you how to safely and effectively operate machinery but only present basic knowledge. Members are encouraged to engage in self-learning to hone skills and develop advanced techniques.

Wood Shop

• Training
• Kwartzlab does not supply materials
• Minimal budgets for basic items like glue
• Cleaning policy - always clean up after yourself
• Safety boards

Tour's End

From here, take them back to the front. Some may want an interview at this time - list the basic process of applying:

• Review the Code of Conduct - applicants must read this, it is required as part of the interview process.
• Safety - all members are responsible for their own safety
• If you are interested in joining, ask a member for an interview or sign up for the interview queue