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## Ask them what they're interested in! This will help engage them and interest them in joining. If they're interested in a subject you don't know about, try to point them to someone who does if you can. Tours get very boring and dull if it's full of uninteresting (to the people involved) stuff.
## Ask them what they're interested in! This will help engage them and interest them in joining. If they're interested in a subject you don't know about, try to point them to someone who does if you can. Tours get very boring and dull if it's full of uninteresting (to the people involved) stuff.
## What the Hackspace is
## What the Hackspace is
## What the Hackspace is not  
### London Hackspace is a member-run organisation where like-minded people can create things, adjust things in interesting ways, repair things, and use shared tools and facilities to achieve their goals.
## What the Hackspace is not
### London Hackspace is not a bureaux service for getting other people to do your work for you, it has no salaried staff, and it is run by members.
## The etiquette that helps it run
## The etiquette that helps it run
###The space and organisation:
#### We need everyone's help to keep things organised. Everyone is expected to help with maintenance and cleanliness.
#### We do welcome your donations! (Show the donation tin.)
#### If you start using the Hackspace more regularly you're encouraged to become a member. The size of your monthly payment is up to you; recommended amount is at least £20/month, some pay as much as £100/month.
#### We're currently trying a new monthly [[Hack the Space Day]] where experienced & new members come together to work on the space: infrastructure improvements, cleanups, tool maintenance, … whatever we deem appropriate at the time.
###The community:
#### We're very approachable, although sometimes shy. If you are unsure about something: just ask around.
#### But be aware that the people around you may be busy with project work and may not have time to chat. Tuesday evenings are the best time for a visit if you're new and want to meet new people.
#### The hackspace has a large social scene that includes many specialists of a wide range of disciplines. The best way to reach them is to post questions on the mailing list.
## The general layout (upstairs is mostly "clean" working space, downstairs is mostly the workshops)
## The general layout (upstairs is mostly "clean" working space, downstairs is mostly the workshops)
# The Upstairs
# The Upstairs
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## Library
## Library
## Classroom
## Classroom
## Storage and storage rules (boxes etc)
### Regular Events
### One-off Workshops
### The Events Calendar
## Storage and storage rules (boxes etc, storage request, concept of do-not-hack)
## 3-Week bins
### Events - How they work, how to book
### Events - How they work, how to book
### Samples of topics we've presented on
### Samples of topics we've presented on
## Kitchen/Toilets
## Kitchen/Toilets
# The Workshop
# The Workshops
## Laser Cutter
### Training is given by Paddy and other maintainers, sign up on the wiki when a new email post goes on the Mailing List
## Biohackers lab
## Biohackers lab
## Darkroom
## Darkroom
## PCB Etching room
## Safety
## Safety
## Metal working room
## Metal working room
### Mention how acnode works to prevent untrained people from damaging themselves, others, or the tools.
### Machining
### Machining
### Bending
### Bending
### Cutting
### Cutting
### Laser Cutter
#### Training is given by Paddy and other maintainers, sign up on the wiki when a new email post goes on the Mailing List
## exposed-air cage
## exposed-air cage
### Welding
### Welding
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## 3D printers, training similar to Laser Cutter - sign up on wiki for training sessions announced to mailing list.
## 3D printers, training similar to Laser Cutter - sign up on wiki for training sessions announced to mailing list.
## Wood dirty/dusty working room
## Wood dirty/dusty working room
### inductions for use of dangerous power tools (table saws, radial arm saw, lathe, etc).
# Membership
# Membership
## Cost
## Cost
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# Questions, anything else you want to highlight.
# Questions, anything else you want to highlight.
# Finish off the tour by taking them to the Kiosk and recommend that (if they have already registered on the website) they register their card there and then so that once the payment comes though they can easily get access to the space
# Finish off the tour by taking them to the Kiosk and recommend that (if they have already registered on the website) they register their card there and then so that once the payment comes though they can easily get access to the space
== Etiquette ==
The space and organisation:
* We need everyone's help to keep things organised. Everyone is expected to help with maintenance and cleanliness.
* We do welcome your donations! (Show the donation tin.)
* If you start using the Hackspace more regularly you're encouraged to become a member. The size of your monthly payment is up to you; recommended amount is at least £20/month, some pay as much as £100/month, the absolute minimum is £5/month if you really cannot afford it.
* We're currently trying a new monthly [[Hack the Space Day]] where experienced & new members come together to work on the space: infrastructure improvements, cleanups, tool maintenance, … whatever we deem appropriate at the time.
The community:
* We're very approachable, although sometimes shy. If you are unsure about something: just ask around.
* But be aware that the people around you may be busy with project work and may not have time to chat. Tuesday evenings are the best time for a visit if you're new and want to meet new people.
* The hackspace has a large social scene that includes many specialists of a wide range of disciplines. The best way to reach them is to post questions on the mailing list.


== Basic stuff ==
== Basic stuff ==


* Doorbot: You can open the door to London Hackspace 24 hours a day using an RFID card (such as your current Oyster card), if you're a member - the wiki has instructions on setting this up.
* Doorbot: As a paid-up member, you can open the door to London Hackspace 24 hours a day using an RFID card (such as your current Oyster card), if you're a member - the wiki has instructions on setting this up.
* 3-week bins
 
== Classroom ==
 
* Regular Events
* One-off Workshops
* The Events Calendar


== Ground Floor Workshops ==
== Ground Floor Workshops ==
* Tools for both wood and metal - if you don't know which to use or how to use it correctly - Please Ask!
* Tools for both wood and metal - if you don't know which to use or how to use it correctly - Please Ask!
* 3 in 1
* Wood stock
* Wood stock
* Metal stock
* Metal stock
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* Electronics/Soldering Station
* Electronics/Soldering Station
* Components
* Components
* Tesla
* Tesla, and other shared computer workstations
* Hand tools area
* Hand tools area
* Sewing Room
* Sewing Room
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