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Makerspace Reform

By: The Shop Manages

MakerspaceReformBy: The Shop Manages

What is the Makerspace used for?


  • Woodwork

  • Electrical Work

    • Robotics

  • Learning Different Software

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Coreldraw

  • Tutoring

    • Math

    • English

    • SAT & ACT Prep

  • Community

    • Good people

    • Mostly share same interests

How do I get involved?

  • You can use ALL hand tools upon entering the makerspace

  • Classes will be held every tuesday after school

    • Thursdays may also be added eventually if the classes are popular

  • Use as many materials that you need

    • We aren’t withholding any materials from people.

    • Certain tools/bits are only used by the Shop Managers and Technicians

  • Ranking up is not required but it is suggested

    • Ranking up allows you to use more tools as well as having more freedom within the space

  • Level 0: Hand tools only.

    • Anyone who comes into the shop can use hand tools, but they would have to work forward to use the stationary tools.

How do I rank Up?

  • Level 0: Hand tools only.

      • Anyone who comes into the shop can use hand tools, but they would have to work forward to use the stationary tools.

  • Level 1/Amateur Shop Worker: Can use hand tools, and laser cutter.

    • Laser cutter is a requirement for level 1 so you can get a Shop ID

    • Has to make Shop ID using the laser cutter themselves.

      • Must look original

      • Can’t be just their name

      • Has to have polygons, and curved lines.

  • Level 2/Shop Worker: Can use hand tools, laser cutter, and all stationary tools.

    • Must update Shop ID, make a new one, stating which level of certification they’re on.

    • Must make a new item showing they are capable of using all (stationary) tools in the shop.

      • Has to show creativity

      • Has to show initiative (buy own supplies if needed)

      • Has to show responsibility (make sure you clean up after yourself)

Higher Ranks

  • Level 3/Makerspace Technician: Can use all tools, and is a part of all meetings involving the makerspace and improvements to the space.

    • Must update Shop ID again, showing their level.

    • Must create a presentation showing why they should become a Makerspace Technician.

      • Must show how the makerspace has changed the way they do things or the way they are as people.

    • HAS to show a high level of responsibility and initiative for the space itself.

      • Keep Makerspace clean at ALL times

      • Make sure people are following rules

      • Trains other students.

  • Level 4/Shop Manager: Can use all tools and can run the space without any supervision, as well as kick people out of the space if required.

    • Must make a Shop Manager ID

    • Must get permission from every Shop Managers to become a Manager.

    • Must go for a “Manager Interview.” With 1 Manager who chose him and 2 who didn’t.

      • Needs to include faculty

    • May laser cut something, may make anything you want to present, and may make a presentation, may bring a resume or any other piece of writing.

    • Must enforce the rules

    • Is responsible for any injury, and any problems that occur in the space

    • Must go to required Manager meeting every 2 weeks.