MEMBERSHIP
Hobbyist
1pm~9pm /
Wednesday-Sunday
Access to FabLab
Include 60 minutes of
Laser Cutting
or Large CNC
PER DAY.
(A machine usage fee of $1/minute applies when you go over your daily limit )*
Include one Small Locker
or one storage tote.
Minimum commitment:
1 month**
$160 / Month
+Tax
Full-Time
7am~11pm / 7 Days a Week
Access to FabLab
Include 2 hours of
Laser Cutting,
2 hours of Large CNC
& 2 hours of booking credit
PER DAY.
(A machine usage fee of $1/minute applies when you go over your daily limit )*
Include one 2ft x 2ft x 3ft
(W x D x H) storage space
or one Small Locker.
Minimum commitment:
1 month**
$250 / Month
+Tax
24/7
24/7 Access to FabLab
(Please ask us about
the pre-requisite.)
Include 3 hours of
Laser Cutting,
3 hours of Large CNC
& 3 hours of booking credit
PER DAY.
(A machine usage fee of $1/minute applies when you go over your daily limit )*
Include one 2ft x 2ft x 3ft
(W x D x H) storage space
or one Small Locker.
Minimum commitment:
1 month**
$350 / Month
+Tax
Drop-In
Available during our public open hours:
1pm~9pm / Wednesday-Sunday
Requires booking.
(Please use this link to
book a drop-in.)
Only include access to power tools and manual tools.
(No laser cutting, CNC, or 3D Printing.)
(If it is your first time visiting the space, please email or call us to book a time for safety training.)
$50 / Day
+Tax
*Machine usage fee ($1/minute ) applies to Laser Cutter and the large CNC Machine only.
*All other tools and machines are free for members to use. Include a small CNC.
**You can join mid month, and the month you join will be pro rata, but doesn't count into the minimum commitment period.
***There might be a workshop happens in the front area during open hours once a week.
Ask us about group discount for company!
Book a Free Tour using this link!
To sign-up, please use this link to book a sign-up orientation.
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How do I become a members?Please book a tour using the following link: https://calendly.com/fablabvan/free-tour-of-fablab-vancouver We will give you a tour of the space, and walk you through the sign up process.
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Can I bring guests?Yes, but only as an occasional helper when you need her/him. If the guest is not working on the same thing/part as the member, she/he will be considered a drop-in member. The associate charge will billed to the member who brought her/him in. Guest rules: -The guest must sign the waiver before they enter. -The guest must always be accompanied by the member who brings her/him in. -The guest cannot operate machines/equipment/tools. -Any damage to the space/equipment/personal property/people caused by the guest is the responsibility of the member who brings them in.
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What's "machine usage fee"? Are there extra charges for using machines?Most machines and tools are free for members to use on a first come first serve basis. The only exceptions are Laser Cutter and Large CNC. Monthly members have a free daily machine time quota depending on their membership tier. When members go over their free daily quota, we charge $1 per minute (*tax not included) for using Large Laser Cutter (Trotec Laser Cutter) and Large CNC (ShopBot CNC Router) on top of their membership fee. We have the design/control software set up on spare computers, so feel free to perfect your files before jumping onto the machine station. We have another smaller CNC that are free to use for members. (Another one coming soon.)
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What's the cancellation policy?Cancelation must be made 3 days before the first day of the next month to avoid being charged for another month.
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Do you do drop-in?Yes we do! Please refer to the membership information above. (If it's your first time doing drop-in, please contact us to book a safety orientation before you come.)
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What does "Open Hours" mean?"Our open hours work a bit differently than normal business. During open hours, the door will be unlocked, and the general public can walk in the space for a quick tour. We will also have staff members at the reception dealing with membership-related stuff, and selling some consumables during that time. For "Drop-In" and "Hobbyist" members, this is their time to use the space. For "Full-Time" and "24/7" members, they will be able to unlock the door with their membership card outside the open hours to access the space. (During their accessing time.)
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Current Hackspace or VanCoLab member.Ask us about the special discount for current members of those spaces!
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Is there a minimum commitment for monthly memberships?The minimum commitment for monthly memberships is 1 full month. (From the 1st day of the month to the last.) If you join mid-month, the first month will be pro rata.
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Do I need any training to use machines?Yes! And training is included in the membership! You will be able to book one-on-one training as a member. Training is included in all membership tiers at no extra cost. (Drop-in includes one machine training per day of drop-in.)
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Company discount?We have group discounts for companies and also discounts on drop-ins for companies that want to let their employee use the space as an employee benefit. For group discounts, there is a minimum commitment of three months and must give a cancelation notice at least one month before canceling the membership. For more information, please reach out to use via email: info@fablabvan.ca