[hackerspaces] Equipment maintenance, costs, training, allow/deny access.

[michael howard]

Many members are getting frustrated, complaining too much is broken down,
missing parts, etc. Some mention losing interest in participating.

How do most hackerspaces manage the cost and labor of maintenance to
equipment, and the supplies?  In particular expensive and/or dangerous
equipment?

It takes a lot of work. Few are capable and/or have time.

3D printers, laser cutters, multimeters, even hand tools are easy to mess
up.

We do allow many people to just come in and use things, not demanding
anything in return, or refusing access to anyone.

How do you keep some minimum proportion contributions/volunteering, at a
level sufficient to keep things mostly working?

Thanks for everyone's hard work and experiences!
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