[hackerspaces] And now for something completely different...

[Pete Prodoehl]

Milwaukee Makerspace has traditionally had a policy that certain 
automotive work cannot be done, due to city restrictions, most of which 
I believe has to do with hazardous waste disposal, though it might also 
have to do with us being listed as an "artist studio" with the city. Or 
something.

We have had electric vehicle conversions done in the space in the past, 
but since these typically don't involve gasoline, oil, etc. they don't 
deal with the hazardous waste issues. And while we've had someone pull 
their car in for a few hours to do some "maker-related" work on it, 
we've got to the point (close to 200 members) that fitting a car in our 
space (even though the space is large) isn't much of an option.

(Except for power wheels cars... we have lots of those.)


Pete



On 2/22/15 11:24 PM, Arclight wrote:
> Question: How many other space out there let people work on their
> cars/automotive stuff? We will open up the space for "car maintenance"
> day from time to time. This has been really popular, as people are
> trying to save money and be more self-sufficient. It's been a hit with
> the ladies as well.
>
> We do not let people leave vehicles on the premises, as experience has
> taught us that folks get difficult and unresponsive when you need them
> gone.
>
> Anyone else doing similar things?
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Arclight
> 23b Shop
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