[Makerspace-keymembers] Sewing day thoughts?

Fri Apr 17 11:35:12 EDT 2015

We wouldn't cut it all the way across - just a section in the middle.
Similar to desks/tables in computer labs that have a hole in the middle so
you can run your cables through:
[image: Master cable grommet]

~Gergana

On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 10:32 AM, elizaBeth Simpson <elizacorps at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Cutting the table would necessitate adding extra legs... but I'm wondering
> if it's thick enough that it could be routed?
>
> On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 10:30 AM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Yeah flush under the table would be awesome :-D (I would help)
>>
>> But for now, Dena, if we move the outlets and clean the tables off do you
>> think the SCA group would come use the space? I can't be there monday but I
>> would be happy to help clean up this weekend if you think it would help
>> bring your friends to the space.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>   Jeff
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 11:38 PM, Gergana Slavova <
>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Not really.  This orientation gives us the most usable space if we want
>>> to plug something in (and usually we do - e.g. soldering irons).
>>>
>>> Since we do sewing nights only once a month, we can to change the
>>> outlets temporarily.
>>>
>>> What we really should do is cut a section in the middle of the table
>>> (lengthwise) and put the outlets underneath (maybe with a cover).  That way
>>> they're still accessible but can also use the full surface area of the
>>> table.
>>>
>>> ~Gergana
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 8:30 PM, elizaBeth Simpson <elizacorps at gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Odd question, maybe... can the outlets go on the ends of the tables? or
>>>> the underside edge? I'm brainstorming here...
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 4:48 PM, Gergana Slavova <
>>>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Oooh.  Less outlets on each but will certainly keep the tables clear.
>>>>>
>>>>> ~Gergana
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 4:44 PM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> We should get ceiling extension cords in our next space
>>>>>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000256R9G/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B008N015YO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0353HQQZK7R9TNV5AME1
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 4:37 PM, Gergana Slavova <
>>>>>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You're thinking of screw anchors
>>>>>>> <http://www.wikihow.com/Put-Anchor-Screws-in-a-Wall>.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ~Gergana
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM, Dena Strong <dena.strong at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'm failing my theater tech memory check here, because I can't
>>>>>>>> remember the name of the combination where you sink a metal something with
>>>>>>>> threads into wood in order for the screws to go in and out of the metal
>>>>>>>> receptacle. ("Socket" searches are producing a bunch of wrenches.)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'm going to be at Lowe's tonight and will take a look around in
>>>>>>>> case I happen to find what it is I'm thinking of, for a possible
>>>>>>>> wood-saving option?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Gergana Slavova <
>>>>>>>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'll have to double-check but I believe there are only 2 screws on
>>>>>>>>> each side of outlet strip.  Should be easy enough to unscrew one and move
>>>>>>>>> the strip out of the way.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What I'm worried about is continual unscrewing and re-screwing
>>>>>>>>> into the wooden table.  At some point, the grooves will wear out.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I can look into it this Saturday during open hours.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ~Gergana
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 3:43 PM, elizaBeth Simpson <
>>>>>>>>> elizacorps at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Hi friends,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> How hard is it to unscrew the outlets in the middle? Maybe it's
>>>>>>>>>> better if they're mobile on at least one table for exactly this reason. I
>>>>>>>>>> know I also had a hard time with that last time I was there.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 8:52 PM, Gergana Slavova <
>>>>>>>>>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Dena,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If the SCA needs more space in order to sew, you're welcome to
>>>>>>>>>>> meet at Becky's house instead.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Can anyone on this list open the space for sewing night on
>>>>>>>>>>> Monday, April 20, 6-8pm?  If not, we'll skip sewing this month.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> ~Gergana
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 12:48 PM, Dena Strong <
>>>>>>>>>>> dena.strong at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> What are the thoughts on Makerspace sewing day this month?
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Is next Monday (aka the third Monday of the month) still a good
>>>>>>>>>>>> night to have it?
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> I checked with the SCA at their business meeting last night and
>>>>>>>>>>>> some of them would like to have sewing days at a place with a bigger
>>>>>>>>>>>> cutting surface. (The power outlets running down the middle of the tables
>>>>>>>>>>>> makes it hard to lay out skirts and coats, for example, and laying fabric
>>>>>>>>>>>> on the floor is a recipe for dirty fabric.) One of the members wants to
>>>>>>>>>>>> hold a sewing day at her house next Monday because she has large tables
>>>>>>>>>>>> without the power outlets
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> So either I could show up at the Makerspace as
>>>>>>>>>>>> keyholder-and-machine-wrangler and the rest of the SCA group would be at
>>>>>>>>>>>> Becky's house, or I could ask Becky if she's OK extending an invite to
>>>>>>>>>>>> Makerspace folks, or we could shuffle nights, or something else?
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> What does the collective think?
>>>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> elizaBeth
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>> Rinpoche
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>
>
> --
> elizaBeth
>
> 217-979-2820 cell
>
> The bad news is you're falling through the air, nothing to hang on to, no
> parachute. The good news is, there's no ground. - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
>
> learn about my latest creative initiative:
> Art from the Streets!
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