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Welcome to KwartzLab!

Welcome to KwartzLab!

This document is meant to be a guild for the member who is doing the tour, but is also a valuable reference for the new member.

This document is meant to be a reference for the new member and a guild for the presenting member.

The New Member Tour meant to be a brief orientation to the space. The primary topics covered are '''safety''' and our '''working norms'''.

The primary topics covered are '''safety''' and our '''working norms'''.

In each area the first aid, fire extinguisher, fire escape, PPE, chore equipment, fair use consumables, and out of order tags will be pointed out along with any rules or conventions applicable to that area.

==Front Room==

== Before Starting ==

 

== [[Front Room]] ==

* '''Guest entrance''' is only open during events

* '''Guest entrance''' is only open during events

** should stay locked at all other times

** should stay locked at all other times

** no fob access

** no fob access

** 2 other entrances with fob access

** is a valid '''fire escape'''

* '''COVID requirements''' - signs will be posted

* '''COVID requirements''' - signs will be posted

** Currently the requirements are...

** Currently the requirements are...

** Also see [[COVID-19 Restrictions]]

** Also see [[COVID-19 Restrictions]]

==Textiles Room==

== [[Textiles]] Area ==

* '''Consumables''' here function in a ‘take a penny, leave a penny’ system

* '''Consumables''' here function in a ‘take a penny, leave a penny’ system

** Use whatever you want and when you next have left overs from a project consider donating them to the lab. E.g. electronics components, fabric, paint, yarn, etc.

** Use whatever you want and when you next have left overs from a project consider donating them to the lab. E.g. electronics components, fabric, paint, yarn, etc.

** 2 exception: going into '''production''', & taking material for '''scrap'''

** 2 exception: going into '''production''', and taking material for '''scrap'''

* You can assume any material here is free to use. So '''don’t leave your stuff around''', other members will assume that anything in here is free to use.

* You can assume consumables are free to use. So '''don’t leave your stuff around''', other members will assume that anything in here is free to use.

* '''Out of Order tags''' are stored on the pegboard and explain the importance of tagging items and posting to the relevant slack channel - our tools get a lot of use so they will break (we won’t be angry), but we can’t fix what we don’t know about, and it’s frustrating if you come into the lab to use something only to find it’s broken and no one knew about it.

 

* Point out '''fire extinguishers'''

[[Out of Order Policy]] Blurb

* Tag items with your name, date, and issue. Take a picture and post to the relevant slack channel

** Our tools get a lot of use so they will break (we won’t be angry)

** we can’t fix what we don’t know about

* If for whatever reason you don't feel comfortable posting publicly, please tell a [https://www.kwartzlab.ca/#team board member] and we'll post on your behalf

== Studios ==

== [[Studios]] and [[Paid Member Storage]] ==

* '''[[Studios]]''' are to be considered the private space of the members who are renting them. Do not enter studios without their permission. If you are giving tours on Tuesday Open House and the doors to a studio are left open please remind visitors that they may look but should not enter the studio space.

* paid storage is available either as units of 8cuft or studios

* See also [[Studios]]

* paid storage is considered the private space of members

** Do not enter studios without their permission

** Do not touch items on their storage shelf

== Dumpster ==

== Back Entrance ==

* The '''key to the dumpster''' is hanging on the wall inside the back stairwell, and explain where the dumpster is. Please help by taking out full garbage bags and putting a new garbage bag in the bin you emptied.  

** The '''key to the dumpster''' is hanging on the wall inside the back stairwell

** Please help by taking out full garbage bags and putting a new garbage bag in the bin you emptied.  

==Electronics Room==

== [[Electronics]] Room ==

* '''3D Printer''' filament is an exception to the consumables policy. Details are covered in the training.

* '''3D Printer''' is the only area we provide materials (filament) which can be purchased. Bring your own PLA-I for large jobs, but for smaller jobs the lab sells filament at 10 cents a gram (this is for successful AND failed prints). Filament fees in the box on the printer, or in a LABELLED envelope in the locked box on the welcome desk. If you want to store your filament here, that’s not ideal but make sure it’s labelled regardless See also: [[Cubicon]]

* If you want '''training''' on a tool that requires it, you can post on the relevant slack channel or mailing list, and someone will get back to you to arrange training. Some trainers have created online training in Google Classrooms which must be completed prior to in-lab training. You can also do this if you need help on a project or with a tool that may not need formal training but that you’re unfamiliar with anyway

==Kitchen==

==Kitchen==

* Slack is by far our primary form of communication. Please browse the channels and add join the channels for the tools and rooms you use so you don't miss anything. We do still send the most critical of messages via the Announce, but you will be missing everything from people showing off their cool projects, people helping each other find materials, people getting help for specific tools, etc.

* Slack is by far our primary form of communication. Please browse the channels and add join the channels for the tools and rooms you use so you don't miss anything. We do still send the most critical of messages via the Announce, but you will be missing everything from people showing off their cool projects, people helping each other find materials, people getting help for specific tools, etc.

== Miscellaneous ==  

== Miscellaneous ==

* Donations - Please check with the appropriate teams before dropping off donations. Although donations are often welcome, we need to make sure we know what we have, how to use it, and make sure we don't already have too many of the same thing.

* Lending - Please check with the appropriate team if you would like to ''lend'' a tool to the lab. We try to discourage lending tools to the lab as tools at the lab can get a lot of wear and tear even if used properly and may break. The lab generally won't take on that liability. We also need to make sure the tool is safe for the lab, etc.  

* check with the appropriate teams before hand.

* You are welcome to bring your own tools, but please do label them with your name. Tools should be stored in your own locker (or studio, or member storage shelf but only for the duration of the project not on an ongoing basis). Unlabeled tools forgotten at the lab often get put away with other tools.

* Although donations are often welcome, we need to make sure we know what we have, how to use it, and make sure we don't already have too many of the same thing.

* Hiatus - We do permit members in good standing to suspend their membership temporarily by applying for hiatus. Hiatus must be for a minimum 2 months and approved by the board. Please remember to take all projects with you and clear out your locker before starting hiatus. See [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fWqbG-ILOSnU2m2kcqFf-KtbMe7vOqHO/view?usp=sharing Hiatus Request and Withdrawal Guidelines]

* We try to discourage lending tools to the lab because it gets complicated, but talk with the appropriate team anyways.

 

* You are welcome to bring your own tools but label them with your name! Unlabeled tools forgotten at the lab often get put away with other tools.

 

* [[Hiatus]] - Members in good standing can suspend their membership for 2 to 12 months by applying for hiatus. See [Hiatus and Withdrawal Guidelines]