Changelog

Version 1.1.1 – Initial Commit #

• Published on webiste
• Missing versioning number – Physical copies identifiable by “Oct 2020” in top corner

Version 1.1.2 (November 2020) #

• Relocation on 2.3.6 and 2.3.7 moved to 2.2.4 and 2.2.5
• Clarification on 3.1.7: “See Storage Policies” to “See Section 5 – Storage Policies.”
• Clarification on 6.1.6: “(see Guests policies below).” to “See Section 6.3 – Guests policies.”
• Amendment on 8.1.2: “A rebooking fee of $30 will be applied to reschedule a class.” to  “A rebooking fee will be applied to reschedule a class.”
• Typo fix on 8.2.18: “De Energize …” to “De-energize …”
• Amendment on 8.2.28: “Do not operate tools if you are sick, fatigued, intoxicated or taking strong medication;this includes cannabis.“ to “Do not operate tools if you are imparied by sickness, fatigue, or by intoxication from substances such as alcohol, drugs or strong medication; this includes cannabis.”
• Amendment on 8.2.29: “Always make sure the dust collector has been turned on when operating woodworking equipment and turned off after use.” to “Always make sure the dust collector is running and the appropriate blast gates on the tool are open when operating woodworking equipment. Close the blast gate when finished using the tool.”
• Amendment on 8.2.36: “Members must wash hand tools with warm water and soap at the sink after use” to “Members must wash hand tools with warm water and soap at the sink after use and dry them before returning them to the tool wall.”
• Typo fix on 8.4.2: “…facility is fifteen (20) people at any given time” to “…facility is twenty (20) people at any given time”
• Typo Fix and Clarification on 8.5.9: “Everyone must wear the appropriate the clothing while in the wood shop. *see general attire” to “Everyone must wear the appropriate clothing while in the wood shop.  See Section 2.2 – General Attire.”
• Typo Fix on Section 8.7 heading: “Clean Room Usage Woodshop Usage” to “Clean Room Usage“
• Clarification on 8.7.2: “… 1 hour …“ to “… one (1) hour …”
• Amendment on 8.7.3: “…volatile compounds for 2 hours.” to “…volatile compounds for a minimum of 2 hours.”
• Amendment on 8.7.4: “Effective November 1st 2019: all projects must be tagged…” to “All projects must be tagged…”
• Typo Fix on 8.7.11: “flam cabinet” to “flame cabinet”

Version 1.2.1 (March 2021) #

• Revision on 1.3.1: “No person may operate any tools/equipment on the premises while impaired from substance use that can cause physical and behavioural changes that affect a person’s ability to work safely. Substances can include but are not limited to:
  • Alcohol or legal drugs (which includes cannabis as of October 17, 2018)
  • Illegal drugs
  • Prescription drugs to treat medical conditions
  • Over-the-counter medications”
• Addition of 1.3.2: “Use of illegal substances at Maker Cube will not be tolerated and will result in the immediate termination of membership.”
• Addition of 1.3.3: “Members must stop all activities and may be sent home if staff determine they are impaired”
• Amendment on 2.2.1: “Everyone MUST have safety glasses at all times when in the clean room, and wood shop.” to “Everyone MUST have safety glasses at all times when in the clean room, and beyond the doors entering into the woodshop (including the metal shop and studios on that side of the facility).”
• Amendment of 4.1.10: “Members are expected to keep their studio clean and organized.” to “Members are expected to keep their studio clean and organized. Studios must be accessible by staff in the event of emergencies. There must be a 48” entrance and clear walkway inside”.
• Addition of 4.1.6: “Studio owners can not change the original framed structure of their studio. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Adding or removing walls
  • Increasing the wall height
  • Adding a door 
  • Adding a roof or storage shelf above the original wall height
  • Obstructing the top of the studio in a way that would block fire suppression sprinklers”
• Removal of 8.5.13: “No person shall use earphones that prevent them from hearing noise in the wood shop. “ – is a duplicate of 2.2.5 “Do not use any form of hearing protection, headphones, or earbuds that would prevent you from being able to hear the sound of the machine you are operating. Everyone must be able to hear whether a tool is working correctly and if other users of the shop require their attention.”
• Addition of 8.8.3: “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) for every member is 2 hours per month. Additional CNC cut time will be billed as per the current rates posted.”

Version 1.3.1 (September 1st, 2021) #

• Amendment of 1.2.5: “Everyone must spend the last 15 minutes of their time at Maker Cube for general clean up.” to “Everyone must spend the last 15 minutes of their time at Maker Cube for general clean up in addition to cleaning up after yourself.”
• Amendment of 1.3: “Alcohol and Drug Use” to “Impairment”
• Addition of 1.3.3: “No person may operate any tools/equipment on the premises while impaired from fatigue. Mental and/or physical exhaustion can cause physical and behavioural changes that affect a person’s ability to work safely.”
• Removal of 2.1.6: “Face coverings are mandatory for everyone at all times within the facility. Acceptable face coverings are respirators, full face shields, or cloth or disposable masks.”
• Removal of 2.1.9: “All gatherings (IE: Classes, Meetups) that exceed SIX (6) people are cancelled until further notice.”
• Addition of 3.1.3: “All members must participate in the Intro to Woodworking orientation class for general safety regardless of previous experience prior to using any part of the facilities”

• Addition of Section 3.4: “Additional Fees” and following sub-contents:

• Amendment on 4.1.11: “Members are expected to keep their studio clean and organized. Studios must be accessible by staff in the event of emergencies. There must be a 48” entrance and clear walkway inside” to “Members are expected to keep their studio clean and organized. Studios must be accessible by staff in the event of emergencies. There must be a 36” entrance and clear walkway inside.”
• Amendment of Section 5.1.1: “…Material, projects, and waste occupying communal work spaces overnight will be subject to fines.” to  “…Material, projects, and waste occupying communal work spaces overnight will be subject to the appropriate Overnight Storage Fee for the amount of space occupied and duration left.”
• Removal of Sections 5.1.1.1 – 5.1.1.3: Moving them to Section 3.4 Additional Fees
• Addition of 6.1.2: “All members are required to book their time at the facility in advance through the member portal (see 8.4 Use of Facilities for additional details).”
• Typo fix on 6.1.5: “…, lost or stolen notify…” to “…, lost, or stolen, notify…”
• Amendment of 6.1.8: “Use of any non-fob activated door is prohibited unless explicit permission and assistance is given by staff. Unauthorized use of non-fobbed doors will result in an $80 fine on the first offence and may result in termination of membership on the second offence.” to “Use of any non-fob activated door, including the designated Loading door and bay doors, is prohibited unless explicit permission and assistance is given by staff. Unauthorized use of non-fobbed doors will result in a fine on the first offence and may result in termination of membership on the second offence. See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment on 6.2.5: “Failure to set the alarm as the last person to leave will result in a $300 fine on the first offence and termination of membership on the second offence.” to “Failure to set the alarm as the last person to leave will result in a fine on the first offence and termination of membership on the second offence. See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment of 8.1.1: “All members are required to complete orientation classes before gaining access to tools, regardless of previous experience” to “All members are required to complete orientation classes and associated safety tests before gaining access to tools, regardless of previous experience.”
• Amendment of 8.1.2: “…A rebooking fee will be applied to reschedule a class.” to “…A rebooking fee will be applied to reschedule a class, see Section 3.4 Additional Fees.”
• Addition of 8.1.5: “Members absent from the facility for long durations (over 6 months) must be recertified by staff on equipment prior to use.”
• Amendment of 8.2.1: “Members that have participated in any tool orientation class are welcome and encouraged to take it again as a refresher class provided they pay for a material fee and there is availability.” to “Members that have participated in any tool orientation class are welcome and encouraged to take it again as a refresher class at a reduced rate, subject to availability. See Class Rebooking Fee, Section 3.4.”
• Consolidating 8.2.4 and 8.2.5
• Amendment of 8.2.23: “Failure to report tool damage will result in an $80 fine. If you know a tool is damaged….” to “Failure to report tool damage will result in a fine, see Section 3.4 Additional Fees. If you know a tool is damaged…”

• Amendment of 8.2.24: “If a member has damaged a tool, access to said tool will be revoked until the member takes additional training and is cleared by staff” to “If a member has damaged a tool, access to the facility will be suspended until the member takes additional training, settled any associated fees, and is cleared by staff.”

• Clarification of 8.2.25: “Consult the tool supervisor for precautions” to “Consult staff for precautions”

• Clarification of 8.2.33: “(eg: clamps, batteries, tape measures, squares)”
• Amendment of 8.3.1: “Tools under sign-out procedure include but is not limited to: jointer, orbital sanders, belt sanders, welder, shaper origin, cnc table, laser cutter, and plasma table” to “Tools under sign-out procedure include but is not limited to: jointer, planer, orbital sanders, belt sanders, welders, and plasma cutter.”
• Amendment of 8.4.2: “The maximum capacity of the entire facility is twenty (20) people at any given time.” to “The maximum capacity of the entire facility is thirty six (36) people at any given time.”
• Amendment of 8.4.3.1: “Woodshop – (8 People)” to “Woodshop – (15 People)”

• Amendment of 8.4.3.2: “Metalshop – (2 People)” to “Metalshop – (3 People)”

• Amendment of 8.4.3.3: “Computer Lab + Offices – (4 People)” to “Computer Lab + Offices – (6 People)”

• Amendment of 8.4.3.5: “Clean Room – (2 People)” to “Clean Room – (3 People)”

• Typo Fix of 8.4.9: “dusts” to “dust”
• Amendment of 8.5 heading: “Woodshop Usage” to “Woodshop and Metalshop Usage”

• Amendment on 8.5.5: “No food or drinks are allowed in the wood shop.” to “No food or drinks are allowed in the wood shop other than water in a sealed container.”

• Amendment on 8.5.8: “Equipment use is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise scheduled with staff through the appropriate booking system. “ to “All tools and work surfaces are shared space unless otherwise scheduled through the appropriate booking system.”
• Addition of 8.5.9: “Communicate with other members to ensure everyone has fair usage of equipment, be considerate of other users and minimize your work area.”
• Amendment of 8.5.10: “Everyone must wear the appropriate clothing while in the wood shop. See Section 2.2 – General Attire.” to “Everyone must wear the appropriate clothing while in the woodshop or metalshop. See Section 2.2 – General Attire and 2.3 Metal Shop Attire”

• Amended 8.6.12 to 8.5.14: “Everyone in the metal shop must take appropriate fire prevention precautions when work generates heat, sparks, or involves open flames.” to “Everyone in the facility must take appropriate fire prevention precautions when work generates heat, sparks, or involves open flames.”

• Removed Section 8.6: Consolidated metal shop usage into 8.5

• Clarification of 8.7.6: from “Projects requiring overnight dry time with be charged *see storage policy” to “Projects requiring overnight dry time may be charged by the storage rate. See Section 5 for storage policy and Section 3.4 for Additional Fees.”
• Clarification on 8.7.8: “MSDS sheets must be provided for all finishes.” to “MSDS sheets must be provided for all chemicals.”
• Addition of 8.7.9: “All chemicals must be stored in their original containers with clear labels and sealed when not in use.”
• Removal of 8.8.1: “Refer to HEADS UP! For Safety documentation and tool specific manuals for the following:

• • Arc Welders
  • Bench Grinders
  • Buffer/Wire Wheel
  • Metal Cut Off Saw
  • Right Angle Grinder
  • Drill Press (for metal)
  • Wood Bandsaw
  • Drill Press (for wood)
  • Mitre Saw
  • Jointer
  • Planer
  • Table Saw
  • Router Table
  • Track Saw
  • Cordless Hand Drills”

• Amendment of 8.8.1: from “For any tool, accessory, piece of equipment not specified in section 8.8 do not use without explicit training and clearance by staff, . Refer to the manufacturer’s operational manual.” to “For any tool, accessory, piece of equipment not covered in the orientation classes do not use without explicit training and clearance by staff, regardless of previous experience. Refer to the manufacturer’s operational manual for additional tool information. Digital manuals are available on the member portal and physically upon request.”
• Addition of 8.8.2: “The ceramics kiln may only be operated by staff to run communal and private firings. Refer to section 3.4 for kiln firing rates and ask staff for the kiln firing schedule.”
• Amendment of 8.8.3: from “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) for every member is 2 hours per month. Additional CNC cut time will be billed as per the current rates posted.” to “The maximum cumulative booked time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) for every member is 3 hours per month. Additional CNC cut time will be billed as per the current rates posted.” per month CNC time

Version 1.3.2 (Sept 13th, 2021) #

• Addition of 2.1.4: “Face coverings are mandatory for everyone at all times within the facility. Acceptable face coverings are respirators, full face shields, or cloth or disposable masks.”
• Addition of 2.1.5: “Proof of vaccination is required to access the facility for classes, tours, and guests starting Sept. 13th, 2021. From Sept. 13th, you must have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. By Oct. 24, you must be fully vaccinated. Refer to https://www2.gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard.html for acceptable forms of proof of vaccination. After September 26th only the government issued BC Vaccine Card will be accepted.”

VERSION 1.3.3 (Feb 8, 2022) #

• Amendment of 3.1.7 – “Members can store their own materials and tools in their studio space, if a member does not have a studio they must bring all their own materials and tools home with them before closing.” to “Members can store their own materials and tools in their studio space or Cubee, if a member does not have a studio or Cubee they must bring all their own materials and tools home with them before closing.”
• Amendment of 3.4.2.2 – “…or the cost of replacement parts” to “…or the cost of parts and labor to replace.”
• Amendment of 3.4.2.3 – “…or the cost of replacement parts” to “…or the cost of parts and labor to replace.”
• Amendment of 3.4.2.6 – “Replacement cost of the part.” to “Cost of parts and labor to replace.”
• Addition of Section 3.4.3.6 – “Staining or Damaging Surfaces in the Clean Room – $50 fine per surface damage.”
• Amendment of Section 4 – “Studio Policy” to “Studio and Cubee Policy”
• Amendment of Section 4.1 – “Studio Spaces” to Studio Spaces and Cubees”
• Amendment of Section 4.1 description – “Members may license studio spaces at Maker Cube…” to “Members may license studio spaces or Cubee storage at Maker Cube…”
• Amendment of Section 4.1.1 – “…and studios can not be reserved without a half-month deposit.” to “…and spaces cannot be reserved without a half-month deposit.”
• Amendment of Section 4.1.2 – “A studio space can be reserved up to a maximum of 30 days from the date of the deposit.” to “A studio space or Cubee can be reserved up to a maximum of 30 days from the date of the deposit.”
• Amendment of Section 4.1.3 – “A Member must have a current membership to have a studio.” to “A Member must have a current membership to have a studio or Cubee.”
• Amendment of Section 4.1.6 – “Studio owners can not change the original framed structure of their studio.” to “Members cannot change the original framed structure of their studio or Cubee.“
• Amendment of Section 4.1.6.5 – “Obstructing the top of the studio in a way…” to “Obstructing the top of the studio or Cubee in a way”
• Clarification of Section 4.1.7 – “No studio member’s items can be stored outside of the studio space.” to “The contents of a studio or Cubee must be stored within the limits of the designated space. It cannot extend into hallways or other studios.”
• Addition of 4.1.8 – “Any chemicals stored in studios or Cubees must be in their original containers with clear labels and sealed when not in use.”
• Addition of 4.1.9 – “Do not store chemicals next to ignition sources, fuels, or burners.”
• Amendment of Section 4.1.9 → 4.1.11 “Maker Cube reserves the right to relocate studios to an equivalently sized space for any reason.” to “Maker Cube reserves the right to relocate studios or Cubees to an equivalently sized space for any reason.”
• Amendment of Section 4.1.10 → 4.1.12 “Maker Cube reserves the right to cancel studio privileges for any reason.” to “Maker Cube reserves the right to cancel studio or Cubee privileges for any reason.”
• Amendment of Section 4.1.11 → 4.1.13 “Members are expected to keep their studio clean and organized.” to “Members are expected to keep their studio and/or Cubee clean and organized.“
• Amendment of Section 4.1.13 → 4.1.15 “Members using studio spaces are to be considerate of their noise level at all times.” to “Members working inside studio spaces are to be considerate of their noise level at all times.“
• Amendment of Section 4.1.15 → 4.1.17 “Studio spaces must be returned to their original condition at the time they are vacated.” to “Studio spaces and Cubees must be returned to their original condition at the time they are vacated.”
• Amendment of Section 4.1.16 → 4.1.18 “Members can cancel their studio license 30 days prior to their next bill date…” to “Members may cancel their studio or Cubee license with no less than 30 days prior to their next bill date…”
• Addition of 5.2.5 – “Do not dispose of any chemical, paint, or solvent containers into the trash. Empty or Used paint and chemical containers must be taken to a recycling depot for proper disposal. Do not abandon or dump containers in the Facility.”
• Addition of 8.2.26 – “Reclaimed wood is not permitted to be used with any Maker Cube tools.”
• Amendment of 8.4.8 – “No tools, materials, or projects can be stored in fire exits, pathways, hallways, or in other people’s studio spaces.” to “No tools, materials, or projects can be stored in fire exits, pathways, hallways, or in other people’s studio spaces and Cubees.”
• Amendment of 8.5.11 – “…all tools must be placed back into its designated position after use and can not be left in studios” to “…all tools must be placed back into its designated position after use and can not be left in studios or Cubees”
• Removal of Section 8.6 (to be replaced in next addition) – Clean Room Usage
  • Do NOT enter the clean room without a mask and safety glasses
  • No finishing with volatiles one (1) hour before close.
  • The extractor fan must be turned on at all times during and after using any volatile compounds for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • All projects must be tagged with name,date, expected dry time,and volatiles used.
  • All projects in the clean room are to be removed as soon as they are dry.
  • Projects requiring overnight dry time may be charged by the storage rate. See Section 5 for storage policy and Section 3.4 for Additional Fees.
  • Oily rags must be disposed of in a marked water bucket or soaked and hung to dry by the shop sink. All work that requires the use of stains, spray paint, epoxy and other odorous material must be done in our clean room. 
  • MSDS sheets must be provided for all chemicals.
  • All chemicals must be stored in their original containers with clear labels and sealed when not in use.
  • Clean all your material and waste out of the clean room after use.
  • Always dispose of empty paint cans, sprays and chemical cans at the Langley Recycling depot, do not throw them into Maker Cube’s garbage.
  • Do not store volatiles in the flame cabinet in the clean room. 
  • Storage of volatiles in a studio must be in a flame cabinet.
• Addition of Section 8.6 – Clean Room Usage
  • 8.6.1 – Do not shortcut through the clean room to access the woodshop.
  • 8.6.2 – Do NOT enter the clean room without a respirator and safety glasses. Some products can bioaccumulate even if they do not emit odors.
  • 8.6.3 – The Clean Room must be booked to avoid conflicts.
  • 8.6.4 – All projects must be declared and labeled with a Clean Room Project Form. This form must include your name, chemicals used, acknowledgement of MSDS guidelines for products used, approximate application time, approximate dry time (for handling, not curing), location in the room, and indication of storage period required.
  • 8.6.5 – All chemicals brought into the facility must be approved by staff, labelled with your name, and dated when first unsealed. You must provide a MSDS for any products you intend to bring and/or use in the facility unless we have already have a copy available.
  • 8.6.6 – If you have not read and understood the MSDS sheet, do not bring the product into the facility or use the product.
  • 8.6.7 – Do not use volatile chemicals one (1) hour before closing.
  • 8.6.8 – You may not use chemicals in any other part of Maker Cube without permission. If the product you are using requires you to use a respirator, it must be used in the clean room.
  • 8.6.9 – Walls, floors, carts, and tables must be protected using plastic film (drop cloth) during use. DO NOT USE PAPER TOWEL. Staining or damaging surfaces will result in applicable fines. See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.
  • 8.6.10 – Do not obstruct doors with projects, exits must be clear at all times.
  • 8.6.11 – The extractor fans must be turned on at all times during and after using any volatile compounds and the door on the studio side must be propped open a few inches to allow for return air
  • 8.6.12 – Refrain from opening the door to the wood shop as much as possible. Many finishes can be affected by dust.
  • 8.6.13 – Be considerate of others projects in the room and how your product may affect someone else’s finish.
  • 8.6.14 – Clean Room Carts may be used to help load materials in and out of the clean room, or as movable saw horses in the room. Do not exceed their maximum load capacity of 200lb.
  • 8.6.15 – Clean Room Carts must be returned to their storage location when finished. Do not use them in other parts of the shop without permission.
  • 8.6.16 – All chemicals must be stored in their original containers with clear labels and sealed when not in use. 
  • 8.6.17 – The fireproof cabinet in the clean room is for staff use only. Do not use or store materials in this cabinet.
  • 8.6.18 – Clean up after yourself. Dispose of any used drop cloths, brushes, and consumables. Sweep or vacuum up dust and over spray. Properly store any paints or chemicals, ensuring containers are sealed and the labels are still readable.
  • 8.6.19 – Any rags soiled with flammable chemicals must be submerged in water. The correct method is to bundle it inside an inverted glove, fill with water and tie off. Then place it in the waste bin outside the back door of the shop.
  • 8.6.20 – Projects that need to be stored in the room overnight to dry are charged by square foot at our current storage rates.
  • 8.6.21 – No projects can be left in the room three (3) hours before and during a class.
  • 8.6.22 – All projects in the clean room are to be removed as soon as they are dry enough to handle and are not off-gassing volatiles or odors.
• Amendment of 8.7.3 – “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) for every member is 3 hours per month.” to “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) for every member is 4 hours per month.”

Version 1.4.1 (Aug 10, 2022) #

• Amendment of 2.1.2 – “ANYONE infected with a contagious pathogen or have come in contact with someone infected must self-isolate and wait 14 days before entering the facility.” to “ANYONE infected with a contagious pathogen or who has come in contact with someone infected must quarantine as per guidelines posted by the Fraser Health Authority before entering the facility.”
• Amendment of 2.1.3 – “ANYONE who has traveled during a period of travel restrictions implemented by health authorities must self-isolate for 14 days before entering the facility (including travel within Canada).” to “ANYONE who has traveled during a period of travel restrictions must self-isolate as per the guidelines posted by the Fraser Health Authority before entering the facility (including travel within Canada).”
• Amendment of 2.1.4 – “Everyone is required to follow safety precautions and mandates (masks/face coverings) as required by public health.” to “Everyone is required to follow safety precautions and mandates (masks/face coverings) as required by the local public health authorities.”
• Amendment of 2.1.5 – “Everyone must wash hands thoroughly upon entering the facility for twenty (20) seconds with warm water and soap.” to “Everyone must sanitize their hands either by washing hands thoroughly for twenty (20) seconds with warm water and soap or with the provided sanitizer at reception upon entering the facility.”
• Removal of 2.1.8 – “Everyone shall at all times practice physical distancing, which means remaining a minimum of TWO (2) meters apart from every other person.”

• Addition of 3.2 – “Flex Memberships”
• Addition of 3.2.1 – “Base membership and any additional monthly add-on services will be billed monthly through Pre-Authorized Credit or Debit on the 1st of each month.”
• Addition of 3.2.2 – “Pay-Per-Use services must be paid at the beginning of the members visit prior to using facilities.”
• Addition of 3.2.3 – “Usage time in the shop will be metered by Maker Cube at its discretion and charged at the posted rates.”
• Addition of 3.2.4 – “CNC machine usage time will be metered and billed independently from facility usage time.”
• Addition of 3.2.5 – “Every session includes a 15 minute grace period before and after for set up and clean up.”
• Addition of 3.2.6 – “Flex Membership holders are not eligible for class discounts, extended hours access or licensing studios.”
• Amendment of 3.5.1.3 – “$60/hr of booked time after the monthly limit in minimum 15 min intervals (see Section 8.8.3)” to “$60/hr of booked time after the included limit as per member agreement in minimum 15 min intervals (see Section 8.7.3)”
• Addition of 3.5.1.6 – “Cubee Storage Shelf – $65/mo and $30 deposit. Designated storage space located in the woodshop
• Addition of 3.5.1.7 – “Clean Room Usage – Outside of, but not limited to, Wiping, Rolling, Brushing, Air brushing, and Aerosol – $20/hour for any activities applying chemicals or paints that would either occupy the majority of the space or produce a high volume of particulates/volatiles.”
• Addition of 3.5.1.8 – “Drum Sander Usage – $25/30 min with staff assistance”
• Addition of 3.5.1.9 – “Flex Membership Add-On Sessions”
• Addition of 3.5.1.9.1 – “Additional Hour on a session – $20”
• Addition of 3.5.1.9.2 – “Half-Day Session up to 4 hours – $50”
• Addition of 3.5.1.9.3 – “Full-Day Session – $80”
• Addition of 3.5.3.7 – “Breach of Policies – $40 per offense”
• Amendment of 7.1.4 – “Note that there is unrestricted street parking on Duncan Way” to “Additional parking is available behind the building and there is unrestricted street parking on Duncan Way”
• Addition of 7.1.5 – “Vehicles parking behind the building must parallel park alongside the fence and keep the main thoroughfare clear. 20 minutes maximum is permitted for the purposes of loading/unloading materials only. Vehicles must be moved as soon as loading/unloading is complete.”
• Addition of 7.1.6 – “Vehicles may not park in front or next to any bay doors or fire exits.”
• Amendment of 8.7.3 – “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) for every member is 4 hours per month. Additional CNC cut time will be billed as per the current rates posted.” to “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) is 4 hours per month for regular members and 1 hour per Flex+ member. Additional CNC cut time will be billed as per the current rates posted.”
• Addition of 8.7.4 – “The Drum Sander may not be used without staff assistance. Drum sander usage is subject to additional service rates. See Section 3.5.1 Additional Services.”
• Addition of 8.8 – “Air Line Usage”
• Addition of 8.8.1 – “Members must receive an orientation by staff prior to using air lines in the facility”
• Addition of 8.8.2 – “Air lines must be shut and hoses depressurized when not in use or when changing the tool at the end.”
• Addition of 8.8.3 – “Do NOT adjust the pressure gauges on the air lines in the shop. If you require a different pressure for the tool you are using, ask a staff member to adjust it for you”
• Addition of 8.8.4 – “Members must supply their own air spray gun. Spray guns must have a diffuser with a dead end max pressure no greater than 30 psi.”
• Addition of 8.8.5 – “Do not leave a tool attached to an air line after use, put the tool back where it belongs”
• Addition of 8.8.6 – “Do not leave an active airline with tool attached unattended. If you need to leave your work, disconnect the tool and depressurize the hose.”
• Addition of 8.8.7 – “Members must supply their own air line hose and fittings for use in the Clean Room. Do not use the air lines from the woodshop.”

 

VERSION 1.4.2 (Aug 25, 2022) #

• Amendment of 1.3.5 – “Smoking is not permitted inside the facility or within 6 meters of any entrance. Smoking cigarettes is only permitted in the back parking lot of Maker Cube in the designated smoking area.” to “Smoking is not permitted inside the facility or within 6 meters of any entrance. Smoking cigarettes is only permitted in the designated area by the front gate next to the tree.”

VERSION 1.4.3 (May 20, 2023) #

• Addition of 3.1.10 – “No conflict of interest in retail. No members may sell the same or similar products that Maker Cube carries and sells to its existing members or customers.”

• Amendment of 3.2 – “3.2 Flex Memberships” to “3.2 Tinkerer & Maker Memberships”

• Amendment of 3.2.6 – “Flex Membership holders are not eligible for class discounts, extended hours access or licensing studios” to “Tinkerer & Maker Membership holders are not eligible for class discounts or extended hours access. Tinkerer Membership holders also are not eligible to licence a studio”
• Addition of 3.2.7 – “Upgrading Membership Tiers” 
• Addition of 3.2.7.1 – “Members may upgrade their membership at any time”
• Addition of 3.2.7.2 – “Unused membership for the month may be credited towards the higher tier of membership”
• Addition of 3.2.7.3 – “If the usage quota for the membership has already been reached or exceeded at the time of upgrade, members must pay for an additional month of membership starting on their last billing cycle and any per-use costs already incurred.”
• Addition of 3.2.8 – “Downgrading Membership Tiers”
• Addition of 3.2.8.1 – “Members must provide a minimum 7 days notice before their next billing period to switch their member tier.”
• Addition of 3.2.8.2 – “Tier changes take effect on the billing cycle”
• Addition of 3.2.8.2 – “Unused portions of shop passes and cnc time are non-transferrable”
• Amendment of 3.5.1.9 – “Flex Membership Add-On Sessions” to “Tinkerer & Maker Membership Add-On Sessions”
• Amendment of 3.5.1.9.1 – “Additional Hour on a session – $20” to “1 Hour session or Additional Hour – $20”
• Addition of 3.5.1.7 – “Cart Parking – $85/mo and $30 deposit. Designated storage space located in the North corner of the facility.
• Addition of 3.5.2.4 – “Damage to guides on Spindle Sanders – The greater of $40 or the cost of the replacement.”
• Addition of 3.5.2.5 – “Overfilling dust collection by failure to stop work when dust collection is full or not replacing bags when full – $40 convenience fee”
• Amendment of 4.1.18 – “Members may cancel their studio or Cubee license with no less than 30 days prior to their next bill date by sending an email to [email protected]” to “Members may cancel their studio or Cubee license with no less than 30 days prior to their next bill date by sending an email to [email protected] or submitting a change request through the form on the member portal.”
• Amendment of 4.2.1 – “Members with studio licenses are eligible to pay a discounted rate for another member who wishes to use their space as an affiliate. Only members on the Creator Tier membership are eligible for the discount.”
• Addition of 4.2.2 – “A Member can have no more than one studio affiliate per 50 square feet of studio space upon approval of Maker Cube.”
• Addition of 5.2 – “Cart Parking & Bin Storage”
• Addition of 5.2.1 – “Members may pay a fee to store a cart in a designating parking spot within the facility (see section 3.5 Additional Fees for rates)”
• Addition of 5.2.2 – “Members must provide their own cart”
• Addition of 5.2.3 – “Carts must be no taller than 78” in order to pass through doors”
• Addition of 5.2.4 – “All materials and the cart itself must fit within the footprint (2’x4’) and not protrude into adjacent spaces or the hallway. It is recommended to keep the carts small enough to navigate the hallways and doors.”
• Addition of 5.2.5 – “All carts must be stable and not top heavy.”
• Addition of 5.2.6 – “Items on the cart must be secure so as to not fall off if the cart is moved or bumped.”
• Addition of 5.2.7 – “Members cannot store materials in a cart parking space without a cart. All contents must be on wheels.”
• Addition of 5.2.8 – “When using carts anywhere in the facility they must not block main thoroughfares and hallways”
• Addition of 5.2.9 – “Members may pay a fee to maintain a dedicated storage bin within the facility (see section 3.5 Additional Fees for rates)”
• Amendment of 6.1.9 – “See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.” to “See Section 3.5 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment of 6.2.5 – “See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.” to “See Section 3.5 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment of 8.1.2 – “Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the class. A rebooking fee will be applied to reschedule a class, see Section 3.4 Additional Fees.” to “Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the class. A rebooking fee will be applied to reschedule a class, see Section 3.5 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment of 8.2.1 – “See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.” to “See Section 3.5 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment of 8.2.22 – “See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.” to “See Section 3.5 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment of 8.6.9 – “See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.” to “See Section 3.5 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment of 8.7.2 – “See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.” to “See Section 3.5 Additional Fees.”
• Amendment of 8.7.3 – “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) is 4 hours per month for regular members and 1 hour per Flex+ member. Additional CNC cut time will be billed as per the current rates posted.” to “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) is 4 hours per month for regular members and 1 hour per Maker tier members. Additional CNC cut time will be billed as per the current rates posted.”
• Amendment of 8.7.4 – “See Section 3.4 Additional Fees.” to “See Section 3.5 Additional Fees.”

 

VERSION 1.4.4 (July 27, 2023) #

• Amendment of 3.4 – “Minors are allowed to use the Facilities, and we encourage families working together. The following additional policies and procedures apply to minors’ use of and presence in the Facilities:” to “As part of our community goals we encourage families to work together in educating young makers. The following additional policies and procedures apply to minors’ use of and presence in the Facilities:”
• Addition of 3.4.6 – “Minors are permitted to access and use the facilities and equipment provided they have participated in the required classes/orientations and are under the supervision of an adult/guardian who has also taken the requisite classes/orientations.”
• Addition of 3.4.7 – “Minors do not require their own membership unless accessing the facility unsupervised as per the conditions set out in 3.4.3”
• Rearranged 4.1.18 to 4.1.17 – “Members may cancel their studio or Cubee license with no less than 30 days prior to their next bill date by sending an email to [email protected] or submitting a change request through the form on the member portal.”
• Rearranged and Amendment of 4.1.17 to 4.1.18 – “Studio spaces and Cubees must be returned to their original condition at the time they are vacated. If not returned to their original condition Maker Cube reserves the right to withhold the deposit on the space as a cleaning fee.” to “Studio spaces and Cubees must be returned to their original condition at the time they are vacated. Once cleared, a staff member must do a walkthrough with the member to confirm it has been reset.”
• Addition of 4.1.19 – “If the studio space or Cubee has not been returned to their original condition Maker Cube reserves the right to withhold the deposit on the space as a cleaning fee.”
• Addition of 4.1.20 – “Members must vacate their studios prior to the end of their membership term”
• Addition of 4.1.21 – “Studios may only be vacated during business hours”
• Amendment of 8.4.2 – “The maximum capacity of the entire facility is thirty six (36) people at any given time.” to “The maximum capacity of the entire facility is one hundred (100) people at any given time.”
• Amendment of 8.4.3.2 – “Metalshop – (3 People)” to “Metalshop – (5 People)”
• Amendment of 8.4.3.3 – “Computer Lab + Offices – (6 People)” to “Computer Lab + Offices – (12 People)”
• Amendment of 8.4.3.5 – “Clean Room – (3 People)” to “Clean Room – (5 People)”
• Amendment of 8.4.3.6 – “Fine Arts Studio – (4 People)” to “Pottery Studio – (6 People)”
• Removal of 8.4.4 – “Communal areas that cannot meet physical distancing requirements as per the local health authority and discretion of the Company will have restricted access.”

 

VERSION 1.4.5 (Aug 30, 2026) #

• Amendment of 1.2.1 – “No person shall take without authorization, misuse, destroy, deface, or damage the property of Maker Cube or of any of its members.” – and 1.2.2.  “No person shall create a condition that unnecessarily endangers or threatens the destruction of property belonging to Maker Cube or any of its members.” to “No person shall take without authorization, misuse, destroy, deface, damage, or create a condition to unnecessarily endanger or threaten the destruction of property of Maker Cube or of any of its members.”
• Amendment of 1.2.4 – “Everyone must spend the last 15 minutes of their time at Maker Cube for general clean up in addition to cleaning up after yourself.” – and 1.2.5. “Everyone must restore the shared spaces to as clean as or cleaner than when they started using it.” to “Everyone must spend the last 15 minutes of their time at Maker Cube for cleaning up after themselves and restore the shared spaces to as clean as or cleaner than when they started using it.”
• Amendment of 1.3.7. – “Smoking Cannabis…” to “Cannabis Use…”

• Removal of Section 2.1 Personal Health and Cleaning Practices

• Amendment of 3.2 – “Tinkerer & Maker Memberships” to “Maker Passport Membership”

• Amendment of 3.2.1 – “Base membership and any additional monthly add-on services will be billed monthly through Pre-Authorized Credit or Debit on the 1st of each month.” to “Annual Maker Passport membership, or Monthly Maker Passport+ membership, and any additional monthly add-on services will be billed through Pre-Authorized Credit or Debit.”
• Amendment of 3.2.2 – “Pay-Per-Use services must be paid at the beginning of the members visit prior to using facilities.” to “Drop-In Sessions must be paid at the beginning of the members visit prior to using facilities.”
• Removal of 3.2.3.  – “Usage time in the shop will be metered by Maker Cube at its discretion and charged at the posted rates.”
• Amendment of 3.2.4. – “CNC machine usage time will be metered and billed independently from facility usage time.” to CNC machine usage time will be metered and billed independently from Drop-in Sessions.”
• Amendment of 3.2.5 – “Every session includes a 15 minute grace period before and after for set up and clean up.” to “Every drop-in session is for all day access in the shop, within business hours.”
• Amendment of 3.2.6. – “Tinkerer & Maker Membership holders are not eligible for class discounts. Tinkerer Membership holders also are not eligible to licence a studio or extended hours access.” to “Maker Passport holders are not eligible to licence a studio or extended hours access.”
• Amendment of 3.2.7.2 – “Unused membership for the month may be credited towards the higher tier of membership” to “Unused membership may be credited towards the higher tier of membership”
• Removal of 3.2.7.3 – “If the usage quota for the membership has already been reached or exceeded at the time of upgrade, members must pay for an additional month of membership starting on their last billing cycle and any per-use costs already incurred.”
• Amendment of 3.2.8.1 – “Members must provide a minimum 30 days notice before their next billing period to switch their member tier.” to “Members must provide a minimum 15 days notice before their next billing period to switch their member tier.”
• Removal of 3.2.8.3 – “Unused portions of shop passes and cnc time are non-transferrable”
• Amendment of 3.5.1.1 – “Class Rebooking Fee – 50% of the cost of the regular price of the class (discounts not applicable)” to “Class Rebooking Fee – 50% of the cost of the regular price of the class when rebooking without 24 hr notice (discounts not applicable)”
• Amendment of 3.5.1.3 – “Additional CNC Time – $60/hr of booked time after the included limit as per member agreement in minimum 15 min intervals (see Section 8.7.3)” to “CNC Time – $38/hour on Maker Passport Memberships or $20/hour on Maker Passport+ Memberships after the included limit as per member agreement in minimum 1 Hour intervals”
• Amendment of  3.5.1.4 – “Private Kiln Firing – Full Kiln: $100/firing, Half Kiln: $50/firing” to “Private Kiln Firing – Full Kiln: $120/firing, Half Kiln: $80/firing”
• Amendment of 3.5.1.9. – “Drum Sander Usage – $25/30 min with staff assistance.” to “Drum Sander Usage – $15 minimum – $1/min after min with staff assistance.”
• Removal of 3.5.1.10 – “Tinkerer & Maker Membership Add-On Sessions”
• Amendment of 3.5.2.1 – “Triggering the (SawStop) table saw brake $250 fee (cost of parts and labor to replace).” to “Triggering the (SawStop) table saw brake $300 fee (cost of parts and labor to replace).”
• Addition of 3.5.3.8 – “Administration Fee – $30 for changes to billing method, membership, or other services within 7 days of billing cycle.”
• Addition of 4.1.17 – “Members may request additional electrical fixturing within their studio at their own cost with the discretion of the Company and implemented by a certified electrician of the Company’s choice”
• Removal of 4.2. Affiliates
• Amendment of 5.2 – “Cart Parking & Bin Storage” to “Cart Parking”
• Amendment of 6.3.8. – “Members are allowed to bring no more than two (2) guests per month, either two separate guests or one guest twice. After that, said guest requires membership in order to access the facility.” to “Members are allowed to bring guests anytime during our business hours.”
• Amendment of 8.4.2 – “The maximum capacity of the entire facility is thirty six (36) people at any given time.” to “The maximum capacity of the entire facility is one hundred (100) people at any given time.”
• Removal of 8.7.3 “The maximum cumulative cut time usage for CNC machines (laser cutter, CNC table, and plasma CNC) is 4 hours per month for regular members and 1 hour per Maker tier members. Additional CNC cut time will be billed as per the current rates posted.”