[hackerspaces] How to optimize the space

[Joshua Pritt]

We also started in a small space at Melbourne Makerspace. We built a loft
for storing things we didn't use every day. It was basically a wooden deck
with 6 4x4 posts that we could also stand under with the woodworking tools.
Also we made sure to label the spare parts that were chosen for a future
project with the member's name and date. If the date got over many months
we'd ask that member to put it in their storage box or take it home or it
was getting chucked out.
We also had "nerd" rummage sales and auctions for people to buy our old
computers and monitors, etc.
We installed many levels of wire shelves to organize our member storage and
other bins for parts storage.  Another idea is to make sure every table has
some sort of storage built underneath if possible.

On Jul 15, 2017 4:46 PM, "Matt Joyce" <matt at nycresistor.com> wrote:

> We've tried 28 days later.   8 days later... In the end...  You need to
> accept that if you left something out and it got chucked it's your fault
> not the person who chucked it
>
> On Jul 15, 2017 3:45 PM, "William Saturno" <wsaturno at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> And really try to have a CRITICAL EYE. I now critique on "Is it
>> essential?" Or "Is it going to be utilized in a realistic time frame" parts
>> for a someday project is a sure bet that there's not enough interest to use
>> it I try to keep the space dynamic as possible.  The interest of the
>> members 5 years ago isn't always the interest of the members today so move
>> out of that pottery wheel that hasn't been used in 2 years.
>>
>> I'm also trying to figure out a way to use a "parking lot system" for
>> things that don't get Everyday Use. ( welding equipment, metal casting
>> equipment, wood bowl turning equipment) They go on to individual wheeled
>> carts and get parked tightly together. It's still not working yet but it's
>> an Idea in progress
>>
>> Bill Saturno
>> CT Hackerspace
>>
>> On Jul 15, 2017 2:56 PM, "dosman" <dosman at packetsniffers.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, UP. Get rid of the stuff that’s not really being used. Those member
>>> projects that haven’t been touched in a year - apply some pressure,
>>> announce a big cleanup day. That robotic salsa bar that sounded like a
>>> great idea last year but hasn’t been used for 8 months? Time to go.
>>>
>>> If your membership is growing or at least sustaining, it might also be
>>> time to move.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jul 15, 2017, at 2:29 PM, William Saturno <wsaturno at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> UP is your friend. Like NYC property, up in the way way to go to grow
>>> space with a small footprint
>>>
>>> On Jul 15, 2017 2:13 PM, "Big Smile" <big.smile at openmailbox.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello Worlds!
>>>>
>>>> At our hackerspace, we lack space. We have got a little place in the
>>>> basement.
>>>>
>>>> Do you have some tips to optimize (or just organize) the space or some
>>>> articles about it
>>>> to share?
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
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