San Luis Obispo MakerSpace Staff

December 2014-2017

The SLO Makerspace is a community resource dedicated to education and creativity. It is an open, collaborative machine/wood/electronics shop and craft center where one can build projects; teach and take classes; and build networks connecting with local people and resources. This was a place where I went to find creative solutions, develop my artistic and crafting nature, and meet great people who are experts in many subjects ranging from welding to pottery. I helped manage the shop and was dedicated to teaching the use of and maintaining the 3D printer, laser cutter, and vacuum former. I've never had so much fun learning!

Skills Developed

• Safe operation and maintenance of tools in woodshop including SawStop table saw, jigsaw, bandsaw, wood lathe, planer and joiner

• Safe operation and maintenance of tools in metal shop including grinders and FCAW/MIG welder

• Safe operation and maintenance of computer controlled equipment including the Blackfoot 4'x8' CNC router, the Sherline CNC Mini Mill, the Prusa i3 3D printer, and the Blacktooth laser cutter. 

• Shop maintenance: answering phones, giving tours, directing  members to appropriate staff, fixing equipment, organizing, creating signage

• Project implementation

• Teaching classes in 3D printing

• Taking contracts from clients through MakerSpace for digital design work, 3D printing, prototyping and CNC routing.