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April 2023 Newsletter
May 30, 2023
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June 9, 2023
Published by info@themakerbarn.org on May 30, 2023
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From the May 2023 Newsletter:

Getting Ready to Celebrate Seven Years!


On June 3rd, we will be celebrating seven years of making at The MakerBarn. The MakerBarn has brought together hundreds of people who work together to make The MakerBarn the friendliest makerspace around. We currently have a membership cap of 240. Since 47 of those members are family memberships, we have 287 people who support and make things at The Barn . The waitlist for joining usually has 20 to 30 people on it. We must be doing something right. If you would like to get involved with the festivities June 3rd, let Kathy know.

We always have something new going on. We purchased 10 refurbished computers for the classroom. The computers are all-in-one computers with i5 processors and 256GB solid state drives. The keyboards and mice are wireless, so there are no wires cluttering the tables. The classroom worked very well for us during the recent Fusion 360 class. We can use our new classroom for teaching V-Carve, LightBurn, Simplify 3D, and other computer software. If you have something you would like to learn about, or teach, be sure to let us know. 

Thing 3, the green laser engraver, is ready for use. This machine is dedicated for rotary work. There are two types of rotary devices in the machine. One uses rollers to roll the object that is being engraved. The other device has a lathe chuck on it. It’s a bit more difficult to operate. We have been having some problems with LightBurn on this rotary device, but we are working on a solution.

We are always looking for ways to improve The MakerBarn. There are three items we have been considering: a small waterjet, a CNC plasma cutter, a horizontal bandsaw.

If you have any ideas for new equipment to expand the possibilities at The MakerBarn, be sure to let us know.

For more news about what’s happening at The MakerBarn, see the articles elsewhere in this month’s newsletter.

Thanks, & happy making!

George Carlson
President, MakerBarn

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      MAKERBARN DIRECTORS

      George Carlson
      DIRECTOR

      Jeanie James
      DIRECTOR

      Greg Radliff
      DIRECTOR

      EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

      Kathy Barbieri
      PRESIDENT

      George Carlson
      SENIOR DIRECTOR

      Jody Cochran
      SECRETARY

      Raul Garcia
      TREASURER


      Jim Barron
      MEMBERSHIP

      Matt Folsom
      IT

      Mark Bush
      SHOP MANAGER

      John Buckley
      NEWSLETTER EDITOR

      It is our decision to open now, with restrictions as detailed below. We believe our members are above average, caring individuals who care about their community and one another and will therefore use sound judgment in deciding whether or not to come to the makerspace.

      GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS:

      Masks: Everyone must wear a mask before entering the Barn and for the duration of your time at the Barn. Please bring your own.

      Two’s a crowd: We want to practice social distancing while also allowing for making. So let’s keep it to one member using each area at a time, i.e. one member in the laser room, one member in the sanding room, one member using the sewing, one doing wood working, etc.

      Members with guests: Guests and children are asked to stay at home until we have reliable information that shows the Covid-19 danger is considerably reduced. We are not there yet. Safety and health of our members is top priority.

      Call First: To avoid a wasted trip…Call before coming. 832-663-6390 The manager on duty will let you know if there is room for what you are wanting to do. If not, they can help you schedule a better time to come in. We are all going to need to be respectful and considerate of one another during this time.

      Kill it!: Germs that is. Cleaning up after yourself just took on a whole new meaning. We are asking you to bring supplies to disinfect before and after in your work space. We will try to have some hand cleaner and wipes available, but it would be best if members could bring their own. Wipe down safety glasses, door knobs, on/off switches and control knobs, keyboards, etc. DO NOT USE WIPES ON METAL EQUIPMENT. Just wash your hands with soap…often.

      This should go without saying, but…If you are sick, stay home. If someone in your house is sick, stay home.

      While this is our current decision, please know that it is fluid. We will continue to watch the situation and will continue to discuss what is the best course of action. Slack is a great way to stay informed on the minute to minute . We will also send out emails regarding larger changes.

      We love and appreciate you all. We pray that we all stay healthy and that, though we’re staying physically distant, our hearts grow closer together. We will focus on the positives and we hope you get to come make something.