Hi so you've joined the Manchester hackspace. Below is a general overview of the do's and don'ts while in the space
It's best to ask permission before painting walls or things in general (on Telegram is a good idea). Putting graffiti on the walls is generally not a polite thing to do and we aim to be as inclusive as possible for all members.
Generally for insurance reasons we tend to have to give an induction on the big tools to make sure we're covered. The main number one rule is that no-one should be allowed to use one of the big dangerous tools (like the table saw) while they're alone in the space. For the big tools at least one other person needs to be present somewhere in the space.
Most certainly although if in doubt join in on the conversation on the main telegram channel Telegram group
This is a list of tools that require special care / an induction for use
To use the laser cutter you first need to book an induction via Telegram, and you need to be a member We need to be careful with the laser cutter, it's one of the few tools we charge for using because of the glass tube that needs to be periodically replaced (and is quite expensive)
To use the CNC an induction is required, it's more complex to use than the laser cutter as it's basically a computer controlled milling bit that operates in 3 dimensions. It has the advantages over the laser cutter in that it can work with thicker materials or materials that wouldn't normally be allowed for use with the laser cutter.
The metal lathe is a fairly precise instrument and is quite powerful. Currently the number of members that can give an induction is a bit limited so please be patient