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How did you first find Milwaukee Makerspace?
Doors Open Milwaukee
Why did you decide to join?
Get out of the house once a week and learn how to make things for my two young daughters.
What do you do at Milwaukee Makerspace?
Learn new skills.
What would you like to tell others about Milwaukee Makerspace?
It’s a great place to get ideas on making.
What do you plan to work on in the next few weeks?
An Aldo Leopold bench.
How did you first find Milwaukee Makerspace?
I heard a lot about Milwaukee Makerspace while I was in undergrad at UW-Milwaukee. I had complete studio(s) to work in though, so never made it down to the space until after I had graduated. I finally got a membership through work so I could make things for my job.
Why did you decide to join?
I needed access to equipment and knowledgeable people that I was sorely lacking after exiting academia.
What do you do at Milwaukee Makerspace?
I make devices, prototypes, and templates for work. So far I’ve gotten to work with the laser cutter, 3D printers, powder coating equipment, metal shop and finishing areas.
What would you like to tell others about Milwaukee Makerspace?
There’s something for everyone at Makerspace, and there’s always people willing to lend a hand or a brain to get your project done.
What do you plan to work on in the next few weeks?
I’m currently working on a measuring device for work that will help us measure the length and girth of custom garments that are near impossible to accurately measure. I would also like to get back to the jeweler’s bench and get going on a couple of personal projects.
How did you first find Milwaukee Makerspace?
I saw a blog post on some “Pot ‘O Gold” parade buggies that some cool guys made. I watched the video a few times, then noticed that it was in Milwaukee – where I was! Too Cool. From there, I searched out the group and introduced myself.
Why did you decide to join?
I decided to join because I love the combination of meeting new people and learning new skills. I, like many other members, am a skill collector and really enjoy having a ton of experiences and skills.
What do you do at Milwaukee Makerspace?
I’ve used many of the tools in the space – anything ranging from the laser cutters and sewing machines all of the way to the wood shop, metal shop, forge and welding areas. Essentially anything and everything.
The most impressive thing that I’ve made at the space was a giant 30′ diameter UFO “crashed” in front of Maker Faire Milwaukee 2014. I’ve made cases for projects and modified a trailer to carry kayaks and bikes behind my Mazda Miata.
What would you like to tell others about Milwaukee Makerspace?
The Makerspace is a great place to learn new skills and become a member of a vibrant and creative community. The people involved in the group are great, and the projects that are done at the building – be they solo or as groups – end up being amazing. It’s a great place to be a part of when you run into challenges on your project – TONS of creative individuals to help solve them.
What do you plan to work on in the next few weeks?
Through Maker Faire Milwaukee I have started a relationship with the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. I am working with a couple of other members of the ‘space on two different projects – a large array of touch sensitive full RGB LED buttons, and a kinetic art sculpture using almost 500 stepper motors. I’ve been focused on the firmware development for both projects.
How did you first find Milwaukee Makerspace?
I forget how I first heard of it. I made several trips to the space when it was in the complex off Oklahoma Avenue.
Why did you decide to join?
A big factor was I could afford the dues after the big change. I think of myself as a life-long maker, although I tended to use the older term, craftsman. I joined because I wanted to explore.
What do you do at Milwaukee Makerspace?
Just now, I’ve been using the space to prepare for an upcoming exhibit. I make paintings and things you might call sculpture.
What would you like to tell others about Milwaukee Makerspace?
In my opinion, it is a very good and interesting make. It’s most valuable asset is the variety and depth of knowledge and skill to be found amongst the members.
What do you plan to work on in the next few weeks?
Once I’m done with the exhibit, I want to:
1. take advantage of the opportunities the space offers to expand the tools and technologies I can use in my work.
2. I wish to work on objects that make interesting sounds that can be “played” by the user’s movement.
3. I want to work on a projector capable of producing large scale lighting effects.
We’re adding a new feature to our blog! We’ve started sending brief surveys out to our members at random. Each week, we will select one and publish it on our blog. Our first participant is Mike B.!
How did you first find Milwaukee Makerspace?
I believe I met Tom G and Ben who were speaking about their home made electric vehicles at a Barcamp.
Why did you decide to join?
I joined up because I had a couple projects where I needed a little advice/training to get me over the hump.
What do you do at Milwaukee Makerspace?
So far, woodworking and metalworking.
What would you like to tell others about Milwaukee Makerspace?
You’re guaranteed to find someone with some experience in any skill or technique you’re looking for.
What do you plan to work on in the next few weeks?
I need to do a little basic electrical work to build an EXIT sign lamp. I’m also looking at a welding project to build a bench with a coat rack for my apartment.