General Storage Policy
This policy applies to all storage at Ace Makerspace in addition to area-specific policies.
- Ace does not provide long-term storage.
- Basic Member Storage is available for free to members for two weeks. Exceptions to the two-week storage limit can be made for the following cases:
- Active projects. Projects that you are returning to work on at least every two weeks and that have a somewhat predictable end date.
- Tools you consistently use
- Materials in bin storage that are cycled regularly for production purposes
- To get an extension you must apply for it. Learn more here
- Expired (red-tagged) items are not eligible for extensions in most cases. Apply for the time you need up front, please.
- ALL items at Ace must be tagged with the relevant tag. See How Tags Work below.
- Storage exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis when you’re working on something really cool. If your project won’t fit in basic storage, email [email protected] BEFORE you start and we’ll work with you to see if it’s feasible to do at Ace. Ask for permission first, not forgiveness later.
- Ace is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal belongings.
- All items in materials bins are available for general member use. See room by room storage guidelines.
What NOT to do
- DO NOT AT ANY TIME PILE THINGS IN CORNERS or anywhere else besides designated storage areas.
- Ace and Ace storage cannot be used as a drop-off exchange location for folks to trade, sell or give things to other members/people. DO NOT LEAVE STUFF HERE FOR OTHERS TO PICK UP.
- DO NOT LEAVE YOUR WASTE MATERIALS HERE. See Trash
Summary of Policy:
Gold Tag Storage Extension Application
- Do NOT re-date blue tags. Two-week limit on storage. If you need more time get an extension approval (Gold Tag) before the blue tag expires. Or take your stuff home until you are really ready to work on it!
- No glue up on the black shelves or on the floor in #113. New tables have been provided.
- Stored items will now be moderated daily and purged 1x per month rigorously.
Note about extensions. You must have an approved storage extension (Gold Tag) on file to get extended storage privileges. Storage extensions are unlikely to last more than 8 weeks for project materials but will be granted on a case by case basis. Fill out this form to request an extension.
Storage Policies for Members
Bike Storage
February 10, 2022There is bike storage in the back room of suite #113 shown below Day use only No big trailers Member and guest use okay The… Read more
How Storage Tags Work
February 10, 2022We have Four types of tags used to manage stored goods at Ace Makerspace in dispensers in every room. Extra tags are stored on the… Read more
Lost and Found
July 18, 2019There is one Lost and Found bin. It is in Basic Member Storage (Suite #113) on the bottom shelf of the bin storage. Attach a… Read more
Trash
July 18, 2019There are recycling and trash bins in each room. Recycle responsibly. Trash can be taken out to the dumpsters in the loading dock. Recycling goes… Read more
Room By Room Storage Information
Basic Member Storage in Suite #113
February 10, 2022The shelves to the right of bike storage in #113 are considered basic member BIN storage. If your stuff can’t fit in a bin don’t… Read more
Storage in Clean Fab
February 10, 2022The bins in the far left section of the shelving unit shown below All goods must fit in a bin with the lids One bin… Read more
Storage in Coworking
February 10, 2022The brown wicker bins in the short black storage unit are considered basic member BIN storage. If your stuff can’t fit in a bin don’t put… Read more
Storage in Laser
February 10, 2022The shelves to the left of the laser shown below are basic member storage No waste board especially in the bottom (see photo below) All… Read more
Storage In Textiles
February 10, 2022Currently we don’t have any designated Basic Member Storage in Textiles, though members can use the Coworking Basic Member Storage. Read more
Workshop Storage for Members
February 10, 2022The etiquette and situation with lumber and workshop project storage is complex but the policy is the same everywhere at ace. There are several designated… Read more
Storage Operations How To Guides
How to do a Basic Member Storage purge
August 5, 2019Storage is moderated daily for safety and proper storage, 2-3x weekly for tag dates, and 1x monthly Daily Moderation Check that all stored goods adhere… Read more
How to update Storage Tags
July 17, 2019This is how we update tags from an operational perspective. This work is done by leadership teams, staff, and trained volunteers. The general principle is… Read more
How to cull laser materials storage
July 14, 2019Culling and cleanup of the laser materials storage shelves including all shelving and the bottom bin. Culling and tagging is done according to the storage… Read more
Storage Tools
Storage FAQ
A: Be reasonable and don’t bogart space. Adding a reasonable amount of stuff so that you can make your awesome thing is fine. It won’t be extended your Gold tag date though.
Yes! Making things is awesome. And sometimes folks have a project and then a bin of tools. Follow the etiquette of the area you are storing your things in… even if you are sewing, woodworking, laser cutting and doing electronics.
A: Umm. No. One extension per project (aka Blue Claims Tag). And yes we know how long stuff is there… even if you swap your blue tag. Gaming the system is not respectful.