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Ryan: /* Kids? Are kids welcome, kid activities? */

2024-08-05T15:50:22Z

‎Kids? Are kids welcome, kid activities?

Ryan: Edited to clarify age rule.

2024-08-05T15:50:06Z

Edited to clarify age rule.

Ryan at 12:20, 17 June 2023

2023-06-17T12:20:21Z

Ryan: /* What about getting a forge, blacksmithing, welding, metal fabricating, auto lift, etc? */

2023-06-15T15:26:36Z

‎What about getting a forge, blacksmithing, welding, metal fabricating, auto lift, etc?

Jay at 03:58, 13 February 2022

2022-02-13T03:58:43Z

Tanju: /* Donations? I have equipment or material that I want to donate... */

2020-02-02T23:52:15Z

‎Donations? I have equipment or material that I want to donate...

Chuck at 15:48, 11 February 2018

2018-02-11T15:48:37Z

Chuck: /* How can I get the code for the lock box at the front door? */

2018-02-11T15:47:30Z

‎How can I get the code for the lock box at the front door?

Tanju at 03:29, 1 April 2017

2017-04-01T03:29:04Z

Tanju: /* Cash Money Donations */

2016-11-11T22:11:27Z

‎Cash Money Donations

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 == Kids? Are kids welcome, kid activities? ==
- While require any active members to be Adults, kids are definitely welcomed.  Most of the Station's board members have kids of various ages and we certainly intend to make the space kid friendly and welcoming to families.
+While require any active members to be Adults, kids are definitely welcomed.  Most of the Station's board members have kids of various ages and we certainly intend to make the space kid friendly and welcoming to families.
 That being said, the Maker Station is primarily a work space for tinkerers and hobbyists to talk shop, compare notes, and collaborate on projects.   The space does contain dangerous power tools and sometimes hazardous materials.  Our goal is to keep the space PG-13.  The space is not a day care and kids can not be left unattended.

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 == Kids? Are kids welcome, kid activities? ==
-Kids are definitely welcome.  Most of the Station's board members have kids of various ages and we certainly intend to make the space kid friendly and welcoming to families.
+ While require any active members to be Adults, kids are definitely welcomed.  Most of the Station's board members have kids of various ages and we certainly intend to make the space kid friendly and welcoming to families.
 That being said, the Maker Station is primarily a work space for tinkerers and hobbyists to talk shop, compare notes, and collaborate on projects.   The space does contain dangerous power tools and sometimes hazardous materials.  Our goal is to keep the space PG-13.  The space is not a day care and kids can not be left unattended.
-'''Kid Activities?:'''  We are still a new space, as such we currently do not have specific/recurring activities for kids.  However kids are welcome at the majority of our events.  Check out our [http://www.meetup.com/Cobb-County-Makers-Meetup/, meetup page].
+'''Kid Activities?:'''  We currently do not have specific/recurring activities for kids.  However kids are welcome at the majority of our events.  Check out our [https://www.meetup.com/the-maker-station/, meetup page].
-'''Home School Activities?:'''  We are still new.  We encourage any motivated parents to take the lead on organizing home schooling events during school hours.  Contact the board (info@themakerstation.com) if you are interested in leading a home school event or activity at the space.
+'''Home School Activities?:'''  We encourage any motivated parents to take the lead on organizing home schooling events during school hours.  Contact the board (info@themakerstation.com) if you are interested in leading a home school event or activity at the space.
 == What about getting a forge, blacksmithing, welding, metal fabricating, auto lift, etc? ==

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 == Are there any other makerspaces in the Atlanta area? ==
 Yes, Atlanta has a fairly active maker community. If you know of other makerspaces to list here, email us at: info@themakerstation.com
 * [http://decaturmakers.org/ Decatur Makers] ( c/o First Christian Church of Decatur, 605 W. Ponce deLeon Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030 )
 * [https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Info Freeside Atlanta] (675 Metropolitan Parkway, Suite 6066, Atlanta, GA 30310 )
 * [http://geekspacegwinnett.org/ Geekspace Gwinnett] ( 1000 Hurricane Shoals Rd, Suite B-1400, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 )
-* [http://7hillsmake.org/ 7Hills Makerspace] – (Rome, GA)
+* [https://roswellfirelabs.org/ Roswell Firelabs] (1601 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076)
-* [http://makerspaceforsyth.com/ Makerspace Forsyth] – (Cumming, GA)
+* [https://www.cherokeemakerspace.org/ Cherokee Makerspace] (6436 Hwy 92 Suite 100, Acworth, GA 30102)

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 == What about getting a forge, blacksmithing, welding, metal fabricating, auto lift, etc? ==
 We are all excited to make big awesome things that require fire power... however, we are currently not equipped to supply all of these.  In our new location, we do have limited capability for hot-work outside the loading dock door. No hot-work should be performed inside the facility and only outside with proper preparation, training and safety equipment available. Prior to performing any hot-work, please discuss your project with the board to make sure it is within guidelines and proper procedures and training are in place.
 == Are there any other makerspaces in the Atlanta area? ==

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 === Cash Money Donations ===
 If you are interested in donating money to support the space, please submit using the following options:<br/>
 * [https://gumroad.com/l/uuxba Single one-time monetary donation via gumroad.com]
 * [https://gumroad.com/l/DQyXz Automatic monthly recurring monetary donations via gumroad.com]

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 === Cash Money Donations ===
-If you are interested in donating money to support the space, please submit using this link:<br/>
+If you are interested in donating money to support the space, please submit using the following options:<br/>
-http://donate.themakerstation.com/donations
+* [http://donate.themakerstation.com/donations Single one-time monetary donation via donate.themakerstation.com]
 The Maker Station is recognized as a 501c3 non-profit educational organization. Receipts will provided for all donations.
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 ===Materials & Supplies===
-Due to limited space at the Maker Station, only dues paying members in good standing are able to donate materials and equipment based on their
+Due to limited space at the Maker Station, materials and equipment donations must be approved by the Board of Directors. We ask that only equipment in good working order be donated.  We are not a repair shop nor a recycling facility, and generally unable to salvage material "just in case it may be useful", etc.
 Large equipment and guest donations must be vetted by the board prior to acceptance.  Contact the board (info@themakerstation.com) if you would like to make donations.

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 A makerspace is a community-oriented, shared workspace where people with common interests can learn, share, and collaborate while working with any and all types of construction materials or media.  There has been much written about makerspaces over the past few years, we simply recommend that you check out the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maker_culture Wikipedia's entry on Maker Culture] or google ''makerspace'' if you would like to read more.
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 == Loaning equipment?  I have equipment that I want to loan ==
 Loaned equipment is much appreciated.  However the Maker Station can not take any responsibility for loaned equipment and so if you loan equipment, you accept all risk that it may become worn out, broken, etc.
 == What is the password to the 3D printer station? ==
 The 3D printer workstation password is provided via email upon [[join|joining the Maker Station]] and being a member in good standing.  If you are a member and need the password, contact the board: info@themakerstation.com
 == What is the wifi password? ==
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 We have a community-maintained list of vendors on the [[Materials and Supplies]] page.
 == What about getting a forge, blacksmithing, welding, metal fabricating, auto lift, etc? ==

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	== Loaning equipment? I have equipment that I want to loan ==		== Loaning equipment? I have equipment that I want to loan ==
	Loaned equipment is much appreciated. However the Maker Station can not take any responsibility for loaned equipment and so if you loan equipment, you accept all risk that it may become worn out, broken, etc.		Loaned equipment is much appreciated. However the Maker Station can not take any responsibility for loaned equipment and so if you loan equipment, you accept all risk that it may become worn out, broken, etc.
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−	~~== How can I get the code for the lock box at the front door? ==~~
−	The code for the lockbox is provided via email upon [[join\|joining the Maker Station]] and being a member in good standing. If you are a member and need the code, contact the board: info@themakerstation.com

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	The Maker Station is a recently formed makerspace in Marietta, Georgia. Our vision is to be a leading contributor in the maker community by providing tools, instruction, and a creative environment for all ages in order to foster the do-it-yourself spirit embodied by the maker movement.		The Maker Station is a recently formed makerspace in Marietta, Georgia. Our vision is to be a leading contributor in the maker community by providing tools, instruction, and a creative environment for all ages in order to foster the do-it-yourself spirit embodied by the maker movement.

−	A makerspace is a community-oriented, shared workspace where people with common interests can learn, share, and collaborate while working with any and all types of construction materials or media. There has been much written about makerspaces over the past few years, we simply recommend that you check out the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maker_culture, Wikipedia's entry on Maker Culture] or google ''makerspace'' if you would like to read more.	+	A makerspace is a community-oriented, shared workspace where people with common interests can learn, share, and collaborate while working with any and all types of construction materials or media. There has been much written about makerspaces over the past few years, we simply recommend that you check out the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maker_culture Wikipedia's entry on Maker Culture] or google ''makerspace'' if you would like to read more.