Prospective new member tour - Revision history

Craggy12: /* Next steps */

2026-02-11T17:51:53Z

Next steps

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	This list is designed to ensure all key points are covered when giving prospective members a tour of So Make It. While some items may seem obvious, the aim is to give a thorough and consistent overview.		This list is designed to ensure all key points are covered when giving prospective members a tour of So Make It. While some items may seem obvious, the aim is to give a thorough and consistent overview.
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	* Vinyl cutter		* Vinyl cutter
	* Electronics		* Electronics
	** Soldering (make it!)		** Soldering bench ''(make it!)''
	** Testing (why isn't it working?!)		** Testing bench ''(why isn't it working?!)''
	* Resin printers		* Resin printers
	* Chemicals		* Chemicals
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	* Metalworking bench		* Metalworking bench
			** Sheet bender
	** Welders		** Welders
	*** MIG		*** MIG
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	== Events and community ==		== Events and community ==
	Refer to the calendar on the Visit Us section of the website for all regular / scheduled events! You can add it to your calendar app.		Refer to the calendar on the [https://somakeit.org.uk/visit-us/ Visit Us section] of the website for all regular / scheduled events! You can even add it to your calendar app.

	=== Monthly member’s meeting ===		=== Monthly member’s meeting ===
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	=== Keyholders ===		=== Keyholders ===
	Keyholders have a physical key and can open the space at any time, 24/7 (all year round). To become a keyholder, members must attend at least one members meeting and one Hack The Space (HTS) Day.		Keyholders have a physical key and can open the space at any time, 24/7 (all year round). To become a keyholder, members must attend at least one members meeting and one Hack The Space (HTS) Day. Keys require a (refundable) deposit of £10.

	=== HMS ===		=== HMS ===

	== ~~Next steps ==~~		== New Member Induction Process! ==

	~~===~~ Member ~~induction process – exact steps~~! ===

	# Visit membership link on website to [https://members.somakeit.org.uk/register-interest register interest] – sign up with email address		# Visit membership link on website to [https://members.somakeit.org.uk/register-interest register interest] – sign up with email address

Craggy12: /* Membership */

2026-02-11T09:44:38Z

Membership

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	=== Slack ===		=== Slack ===
	The social messaging platform used for most So Make It communication – the best place to see what's going on, join the conversation, and ask questions! Link to sign up on the website.		The social messaging platform used for most So Make It communication – the best place to see what's going on, join the conversation, and ask questions! Link to sign up on the website.

			=== Wiki ===
			The wiki (this wiki!) contains lots of useful information about the Space! Available at [https://wiki.somakeit.org.uk wiki.somakeit.org.uk]

	== Membership ==		== Membership ==
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	# Once first payment has been received (and processed by HMS), membership status is granted!		# Once first payment has been received (and processed by HMS), membership status is granted!
	# New member may now receive a keyfob		# New member may now receive a keyfob

	~~=== Explain how to join Slack ===~~

	~~=== Explain how to access the Wiki ===~~

Craggy12: /* Tour of the space */

2026-02-10T21:58:51Z

Tour of the space

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 == Tour of the space ==
-=== Social area ===
+=== Clean Room ===
-=== Storage ===
+* 3D printers
-Members’ storage / small project shelves
+* PC / laptops
-=== Clean space ===
+=== Workshop ===
-=== Workshop ===
+* Metalworking bench
-Metalwork equipment, woodwork equipment, CNC router
+** Welders
 == Events and community ==

Craggy12 at 21:52, 10 February 2026

2026-02-10T21:52:25Z

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	Start by introducing yourself and any other members nearby. Let the visitor know how long you’ve been a member and briefly share the kinds of projects or activities you enjoy working on.		Start by introducing yourself and any other members nearby. Let the visitor know how long you’ve been a member and briefly share the kinds of projects or activities you enjoy working on.

	~~== About them ==~~		* Introduce yourself / other members nearby
	~~Next, take some time~~ to ~~learn more about~~ them. What ~~kinds of interests or projects are~~ they ~~excited~~ to ~~explore~~ here ~~at So Make It~~? ~~How did they find out about us~~? ~~And what do they already know about our community~~?		* Learn about the prospective members / their interests (to tailor the following tour)
			** What brings them here?
			** What would they like to do here?
			*** Projects?
			*** Particular interest(s)?
			**** Woodworking
			**** Metalworking
			**** 3D printing
			**** Electronics
			**** Sewing / craftwork
			**** Laser cutting
			**** Anything else?

	== Tour of the space ==		== Tour of the space ==

Craggy12: /* Member induction process – exact steps! */ - phone number is optional

2026-02-10T21:34:17Z

Member induction process – exact steps!: - phone number is optional

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	## Name		## Name
	## Address		## Address
	## Phone number		## Phone number (optional)
	# This lands with trustees for approval		# This lands with trustees for approval
	# New member needs to show a trustee or somebody in Membership Team proof of:		# New member needs to show a trustee or somebody in Membership Team proof of:

Craggy12: Added member induction process steps

2026-02-10T21:33:30Z

Added member induction process steps

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	== Next steps ==		== Next steps ==

	=== ~~Explain exactly what they need to do to become a member~~ ===		=== Member induction process – exact steps! ===

	~~=== Explain how~~ to ~~join~~ HMS ~~===~~		# Visit membership link on website to [https://members.somakeit.org.uk/register-interest register interest] – sign up with email address
			# Member receives a more detailed form (by email), asking for the following info:
			## Name
			## Address
			## Phone number
			# This lands with trustees for approval
			# New member needs to show a trustee or somebody in Membership Team proof of:
			## Name
			## Face
			## Address
			# Once approved, member will receive an email with payment details / instructions
			# Once first payment has been received (and processed by HMS), membership status is granted!
			# New member may now receive a keyfob

	=== Explain how to join Slack ===		=== Explain how to join Slack ===

	=== Explain how to access the Wiki ===		=== Explain how to access the Wiki ===

Craggy12 at 21:20, 10 February 2026

2026-02-10T21:20:18Z

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	== Events and community ==		== Events and community ==
			Refer to the calendar on the Visit Us section of the website for all regular / scheduled events! You can add it to your calendar app.

	=== Monthly member’s meeting ===		=== Monthly member’s meeting ===
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	Run by the Trustees, this is a chance for members to be an active part of SMI's direction and keep up to date with progress on long-term projects		Run by the Trustees, this is a chance for members to be an active part of SMI's direction and keep up to date with progress on long-term projects

	=== Hack The Space ===		=== Hack The Space (HTS) ===
	~~12pm -~~ Alternating last Saturday or Sunday of every month		Alternating last Saturday or Sunday of every month

	Designated day each month for members to maintain/improve the space		Designated day each month for members to maintain/improve the space

	=== Slack ===		=== Slack ===
			The social messaging platform used for most So Make It communication – the best place to see what's going on, join the conversation, and ask questions! Link to sign up on the website.

	== Membership ==		== Membership ==

	=== Monthly cost ===		=== Monthly cost ===
			Pay based on what you can afford and how much you use the space

			Recommended £30/mo

			Minimum £10/mo

	=== Door fob ===		=== Door fob ===
			Allows member to open either door – so long as a Keyholder has already opened up the Space. Granted as soon as membership becomes valid.

	=== Keyholders ===		=== Keyholders ===
			Keyholders have a physical key and can open the space at any time, 24/7 (all year round). To become a keyholder, members must attend at least one members meeting and one Hack The Space (HTS) Day.

	=== HMS ===		=== HMS ===

Dan Ceiley at 12:19, 7 August 2025

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	This list is designed to ensure all key points are covered when giving prospective members a tour of So Make It. While some items may seem obvious, the aim is to give a thorough and consistent overview.		This list is designed to ensure all key points are covered when giving prospective members a tour of So Make It. While some items may seem obvious, the aim is to give a thorough and consistent overview.

	Keep the tour high-level — it’s easy to get stuck on one topic, but there’s a lot to get through. The goal is to provide just enough information to spark interest without overwhelming them. Let their questions guide how deep you go into any area.		Keep the tour high-level - it’s easy to get stuck on one topic, but there’s a lot to get through. The goal is to provide just enough information to spark interest without overwhelming them. Let their questions guide how deep you go into any area.

	If they ask about a machine or part of the space you’re not confident explaining, don’t worry — feel free to call on someone nearby who knows more, or encourage them to post in Slack to get more detailed help.		If they ask about a machine or part of the space you’re not confident explaining, don’t worry — feel free to call on someone nearby who knows more, or encourage them to post in Slack to get more detailed help.

Dan Ceiley at 12:19, 7 August 2025

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	The below list aims to highlight all items which need to be covered when giving prospective new members a tour of So Make It on their first visit; a lot of these points may state the obvious but should hopefully cover absolutely everything.

	~~The objective~~ is to ~~go over~~ all ~~these~~ points ~~without~~ giving ~~too much detail~~ - ~~it's very~~ easy to get ~~bogged down~~ on one ~~step~~ but ~~there's~~ a lot to ~~cover! We want~~ to ~~give people all the~~ information ~~they need but~~ without ~~overloading~~ them ~~with detail~~, ~~so keep it brief and let~~ them ~~guide you as~~ to ~~which aspects they would like~~ to ~~know~~ more ~~about~~.		This list is designed to ensure all key points are covered when giving prospective members a tour of So Make It. While some items may seem obvious, the aim is to give a thorough and consistent overview.

			Keep the tour high-level — it’s easy to get stuck on one topic, but there’s a lot to get through. The goal is to provide just enough information to spark interest without overwhelming them. Let their questions guide how deep you go into any area.

			If they ask about a machine or part of the space you’re not confident explaining, don’t worry — feel free to call on someone nearby who knows more, or encourage them to post in Slack to get more detailed help.

	== Introductions ==		== Introductions ==
	~~Always start~~ by introducing yourself and any other members in the ~~vicinity. Tell them~~ how long ~~you have~~ been a member and ~~give a brief overview of~~ the ~~type~~ of activities~~/projects~~ you enjoy working on.		Start by introducing yourself and any other members nearby. Let the visitor know how long you’ve been a member and briefly share the kinds of projects or activities you enjoy working on.

	== About them ==		== About them ==
	Next, ~~ask~~ them ~~about themselves~~. What ~~sort~~ of interests do they ~~hope~~ to ~~pursue~~ at So Make It? How did they ~~hear~~ about us? ~~Ask~~ what they know about ~~us already~~?		Next, take some time to learn more about them. What kinds of interests or projects are they excited to explore here at So Make It? How did they find out about us? And what do they already know about our community?

	== Tour of the space ==		== Tour of the space ==

Dan Ceiley at 11:01, 7 August 2025

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	The objective is to go over all these points without giving too much detail - it's very easy to get bogged down on one step but there's a lot to cover! We want to give people all the information they need but without overloading them with detail, so keep it brief and let them guide you as to which aspects they would like to know more about.		The objective is to go over all these points without giving too much detail - it's very easy to get bogged down on one step but there's a lot to cover! We want to give people all the information they need but without overloading them with detail, so keep it brief and let them guide you as to which aspects they would like to know more about.

	== 1. Introductions ==		== Introductions ==
	Always start by introducing yourself and any other members in the vicinity. Tell them how long you have been a member and give a brief overview of the type of activities/projects you enjoy working on.		Always start by introducing yourself and any other members in the vicinity. Tell them how long you have been a member and give a brief overview of the type of activities/projects you enjoy working on.

	== 2. About them ==		== About them ==
	Next, ask them about themselves. What sort of interests do they hope to pursue at So Make It? How did they hear about us? Ask what they know about us already?		Next, ask them about themselves. What sort of interests do they hope to pursue at So Make It? How did they hear about us? Ask what they know about us already?

	== 3. Tour of the space ==		== Tour of the space ==

	=== ~~3A.~~ Social area ===		=== Social area ===
	Central tables (mention crafts and space to work on laptops), seating area, kitchen and vending machine		Central tables (mention crafts and space to work on laptops), seating area, kitchen and vending machine

	=== ~~3B.~~ Storage ===		=== Storage ===
	Members’ storage / small project shelves		Members’ storage / small project shelves

	=== ~~3C.~~ Clean space ===		=== Clean space ===
	Printers, electrical & soldering benches, laser cutter		Printers, electrical & soldering benches, laser cutter

	=== ~~3D.~~ Workshop ===		=== Workshop ===
	Metalwork equipment, woodwork equipment, CNC router		Metalwork equipment, woodwork equipment, CNC router

	== 4. Events and community ==		== Events and community ==

	=== ~~4A.~~ Monthly member’s meeting ===		=== Monthly member’s meeting ===
	7.30pm - First Tuesday of every month		7.30pm - First Tuesday of every month

	Run by the Trustees, this is a chance for members to be an active part of SMI's direction and keep up to date with progress on long-term projects		Run by the Trustees, this is a chance for members to be an active part of SMI's direction and keep up to date with progress on long-term projects

	=== ~~4B.~~ Hack The Space ===		=== Hack The Space ===
	12pm - Alternating last Saturday or Sunday of every month		12pm - Alternating last Saturday or Sunday of every month

	Designated day each month for members to maintain/improve the space		Designated day each month for members to maintain/improve the space

	=== ~~4C.~~ Slack ===		=== Slack ===

	== 5. Membership ==		== Membership ==

	=== ~~5A.~~ Monthly cost ===		=== Monthly cost ===

	=== ~~5B.~~ Door fob ===		=== Door fob ===

	=== ~~5C.~~ Keyholders ===		=== Keyholders ===

	=== ~~5D.~~ HMS ===		=== HMS ===

	== 6. Next steps ==		== Next steps ==

	=== ~~6A.~~ Explain exactly what they need to do to become a member ===		=== Explain exactly what they need to do to become a member ===

	=== ~~6B.~~ Explain how to join HMS ===		=== Explain how to join HMS ===

	=== ~~6C.~~ Explain how to join Slack ===		=== Explain how to join Slack ===

	=== ~~6D.~~ Explain how to access the Wiki ===		=== Explain how to access the Wiki ===