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

[matt]

yeah if you are going to be working with gasoline, you'll want to have a
well stocked eye wash station.

On Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 12:17 PM, Pete Prodoehl <raster at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> 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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