See The Space

See the space

This document is a rough guide for those doing the See The Space tour at DoES Liverpool.

The idea is to have a tour that lasts about half an hour tops with questions after that if still interested (so session will run for an hour). The aim is to give intereted people an introduction to what the space has to offer in a time when it isn't super busy - differentiating it from maker night.

High level things to explain to visitors

This is the main points to hit. You can't cover everything about DoES, there will not be time for this

• Show people both sides of DoES
  • Makerspace
  • Co-working space
• Explain ethos
  • Community ran space
    • Built for the community by the community
    • Includes maintenance and cleaning
  • Mixes both work and fun
• Costs
  • Various memberships that depend on what you want
• Access
  • Key fob that gives you access
  • Induction required on many machines
• Non building things
  • Google group
  • Community meeting once a month
  • Maker nights
  • Make the space

We can also be up front about what it isn't:

• Not good for (yet - if the community makes it happen it can shift potentially)
  • Metalwork/welding
  • Woodwork
  • Glasswork
  • High voltage electronics?

Facilities to show, in rough order

Route: door, then clockwise around edge:

• 3D-printers
• Printers / heat press
• CNC room
• Vacuum formers
• Laser cutters
• Eufymake
• Electronics
• Storage - what is the deal?
• Fibre arts room
• Mail
• Dinky
• Coworking space
• More printers
• Chat area
• Kitchen
• Examples of what was made with the things we’ve seen
• Event space

Q: What is the next action for those interested? Shall we say come to a maker night? Shall we say sign up here? Shall we point them at an induction sign up form?

Details per area

Main space

Co-working space for those doing physical rather than digital creation.

How do people learn about equipment in here?

• Wiki
• Maker night
• Mailing list?

What requires induction:

• 3D printing
• CNC router
• Laser cutters
• UV texture printer

Laser cutter room

• Laser cutters (induction required)
• Large bandsaw

CNC room

• CNC router (induction required)
• Small bandsaw
• Pillar drill
• Scroll saw
• Power tools (e.g. sanders, drills)

Fibre arts room

• Workbench
• Tooling:
  • Sewing machines
  • Overlockers
  • Sewing kits
  • CNC Embroidery machine
  • Industrial sewing machine
  • Cover stitch
  • Irons and ironing board
  • 42" printer
  • Large paper trimmer
  • Some wearable tech stuff

These need inductions:

• Industrial sewing machine
• Cover stitch
• Embroidery machine

Dinky

Small meeting room.

Book here: https://newdinky.youcanbook.me/

Coworking space

Desks more focussed on quiet/digital work

Kitchen

• Coffee and tea included
• Community cleaning
• Fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher

Event space (finish here ideally - to discuss the memberships/non-building things)

• How can book? Email hello@doesliverpool.com
• https://doesliverpool.com/services/host-your-own-events/
• £120 per day, £42 evening, sometimes free or negotiable for community groups, pay per person for small groups