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Quelab 3.0 Progress
Summer 2024 saw Quelab being forced to move to a new location. As of October 2024, that new building has been found, purchased, and renovations are underway.
March 19, 2025
Hello Everyone
Weekly update on the status of Quelab 3.0 at 1511 Central NE.
CURRENT STATUS
Current Status:
- OPEN: Quelab 3.0 is almost fully open. All areas are fully open for member use except the laser, CNC, machine shop, screen printing and welding. Contact stewards for any training needed for full access.
- ELECTRICAL: All the electrical work has been done except for some minor clean-up. They will be around as needed to help with completing the HVAC and fencing.
- HVAC: We still do not have any HVAC. There are holdups with the system engineering, architectural concerns and city coding standards. We are working to resolve all these issues and start installation as soon as possible.
- SECURITY: Most of the security wiring has been completed. We will be installing bars on the east doors and removing the wood covering sometime before the end of the month. New fencing is being installed with rolling gates controlled by a phone app. This work will be completed by the end of the month.
- CONSTRUCTION: All major construction except for the welding rollup door and CNC ducting has been completed. Ceiling tile replacement will begin as soon as the HVAC work and city inspections are complete. Expect the main parking lot to be off limits for a few days as yet TBD for track laying and fence installation.
- LASER: The venting work will be completed by the end of the week. The setup and final connections for the main system should follow shortly. Expect opening by early next week.
- CNC: The electrical work has been mostly completed. Work to install the venting system has started and should be completed by the end of next week. Expect opening by the end of the month.
- MACHINE SHOP: Denis has informed me that he is almost ready to start training on the new 3-in-1 machine. This machine will be the ONLY mill or lathe open for single person use. Training for the larger mills and lathes will be available shortly and REQUIRE 2 persons to be present when used.
- SCREEN PRINTING: Status unknown. The steward has stated he will work on shortly and open as soon as possible. Unknown projection.
- WELDING: We were told the rollup door would be shipped on the 17th but unfortunately, they did not specify the month. Numerous calls and emails have not resulted in any further information. Expect the welding shop to be fully open about 3 weeks after the delivery of the door.
- OVER CROWDING: Stewards are continuing to revamp their rooms. Everyone is asked to be more diligent about putting things, especially tools borrowed from the Tool Room, back where they belong. Any construction type supplies located, including electrical, should be placed in the electrical work room, #196. Anything else should be taken to room #135.
- FINANCES: This continues to a closely watched constraint on our activities
If anyone has questions, I am available at any time via phone or email.
Darrel Knutson
Chief Cat Herder
darrel @ quelab.net
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