PROPOSAL This is a formal Proposal to remodel and equip the space now known as the Bike Shop at SYN/HAK and to purchase bike-specific and general-use tools. The project requires a lot of work, lots of tools, and some equipment to actually become a functioning bicycle maintenance and repair station. The estimated cost for paint, lighting, electrical upgrades, workbenches, equipment, and tools is $1100. An in-progress list of things to buy with the allocated funds is included at the end of this message. Note that it is subject to revision. The Proposal is to be funded by SYN/HAK.
BACKGROUND Back in November 2013, when I first visited SYN/HAK, the prospect of having a place where I could learn more about bikes and make some bike accessories was high on my list of reasons to attend meetings and return to SYN/HAK to work on my projects. In April of 2014, in the spirit of do'ocracy, I cleared out and cleaned about 15 linear feet of floor space in the hallway, at the end near the wood/metal workshop. I designated the area as the Bike Shop, installed signage on the walls, set up a computer and a laser printer, and temporarily moved a workbench to the space. ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND COMMENTS FROM G G was sad in April, and still is sad still regarding Angelo, per: https://synhak.org/pipermail/discuss/2014-April/008167.html Recently (5/27/2014) Rustbelt Magazine published profile of Tiny Circuits and the Detroit Bicycle Company: http://beltmag.com/how-to-make-it/ Between my last observation and profile of Angelo, SYN/HAK's acquisition of additional tools, like a pipe bender and welders and the RustBelt article, I conclude that bike makers might be born right out of SYN/HAK, but it just has not happened as of yet. A Bike Shop at SYN/HAK will complement the Bike Kitchen in downtown Akron, which legally cannot and will not weld in their facility, thereby providing services that limit creation of a bicycle from scratch. When I say Angelo is a living legend, I really mean it. At his age, he should be designing bikes with volunteer help, such that his designs can see the light of day, once and for all. To a certain degree, he is a maker with tools in hand. Thus far, he has not had the opportunity to network and mentor like-minded individuals that have the capacity to create new human-powered moving things. If a SYN/HAK Bike Shop is realized, it will change our bicycle-based community in Akron forever. If will have an noticeable effect, even in terms of economic impact. As you all may know, it's not rainbows and unicorns with Angelo's circumstance; it's more of an intellectual challenge. Akron is going to lose a valuable talent. Angelo does indeed want to move to Italy on a human powered vehicle of his design. Its an ambitious goal that I wish him luck with. I hope that through the Bike Shop at SYN/HAK, some of his ideas and knowledge can be allowed to be shared and actually worked on, hopefully quickly, but in such a way that knowledge is not lost. Remember, before the printed word, there was an oral-only tradition of communication. I firmly believe that with the schedule that Angelo has, it will be entirely possible to not only accommodate and outfit SYN/HAK for bike fabrication, but to train members and non-members alike with the invaluable bike building skills that he has. If members have not visited Angelo's workshop yet, I invite you to visit him when Summit Cycling is open. Contact me for his cell phone. Lastly, he lives very near to the downtown area. If the Bike Shop becomes a reality at SYN/HAK, I'm sure he will be making wonderful powered things here. We all should seriously give this opportunity a thought together. OBJECTIVE A working Bike Shop at SYN/HAK, with the proper tools and necessary equipment, will be a valuable addition to the list of services, activities, and opportunities already available at the space. It will be an investment in the future of SYN/HAK, in that it will serve as a major point of interest and activity for both members and non-members. A Bike Shop will provide users with everything needed to perform bike maintenance, do repairs, restore old bikes, repaint bikes, and fabricate new bikes, trikes, and carriers. SYN/HAK will be able to provide users access to the tools and equipment in the Bike Shop most any day of the week, depending on the Open Hours schedule. It will be the only Bike Shop in the Akron area that is open to members and to the community at large (and free of charge) that will permit all the activities needed to do maintenance, repair, restoration, and fabrication on bikes, including welding, painting, sand-blasting, and tube-bending. In addition, the Bike Shop will be a new area of learning that will offer one-on-one instruction by volunteers and monthly classes by members or invited experts on certain weeknights and/or weekends. It will also serve as a place to accept and distribute bike donations. There are no plans to sell parts or accessories at the Bike Shop or charge for any services in the name of SYN/HAK. There are no plans to charge for access to the Bike Shop for anybody. The Bike Shop will be a year-round activity point at SYN/HAK. IMMEDIATE WORK NECESSARY In order to make the Bike Shop a reality, the floor and walls need to be cleaned, patched, and painted. Overhead fluorescent lighting needs to be installed, along with a wall switch. Electrical receptacles need to be installed on the interior wall. Three 30in wide by 60in long by 30in high workbenches, on casters, need to be constructed and placed in position. Pegboard needs to be installed behind the workbenches on the interior wall. Two full-length shelves need to be installed above the pegboard on the interior wall. The acquisition cost for the materials and hardware is $650. In order to work on bikes, in any capacity, there are many bike-specific tools that are necessary to be available at all times in the Bike Shop. Negotiations are in progress to acquire a such a set of tools, along with other equipment and supplies, from Angelo Coletta. He is the owner and operator of Summit Cycling, now located at Canal Place. Angelo will be retiring soon and plans to move to Italy within the next few months. The acquisition cost for stuff from Angelo is estimated at $450. Read more about Angelo and Summit Cycling in the email from G that was sent to Discuss on April 15, 2014. ACTION AFTER APPROVAL Immediately on approval of this proposal and receipt of the necessary funds, work will begin to clean, paint, remodel, and equip the space. Paint and painting equipment will be purchased and the walls and floor will be painted. Materials and hardware to construct the workbenches, pegboard, shelving, lighting, and receptacles will be purchased, built, and installed. The tools and equipment from Angelo will be purchased and moved from Summit Cycling to SYN/HAK. All the work necessary to accomplish the goals of this Proposal will be done by waiting and eager volunteers, including both members and non-members. The project is expected to take no more than two weeks to complete. GRAND OPENING After completing the work and trying a few maintenance routines or repairs on existing bikes now at the space, a Grand Opening for the Bike Shop will be held on Saturday, July 5th, 2014, from noon to 10pm. The event will will coincide with the monthly Art Walk. Refreshments will be served at the event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Addendum to the BIKE SHOP PROPOSAL List of Stuff to Buy from Angelo Coletta/Summit Cycling and Home Depot Estimated Total Cost = $1100 NOTE - this list is under constant revision. Items may be added or subtracted or the description modified, as necessary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools and equipment from Angelo Coletta/Summit Cycling Estimated Cost = $450 bike repair stand bench vise, 4in tire levers, 3 tire seater, 1 air pump, hand, with adapters air gauge, 0-100 psi spoke wrench cone wrenches (13, 14, 15, 16, and 17) wrench, box and/or open, SAE, various sizes wrench, box and/or metric, various sizes wrench, metric, Allen head, various sizes wrench, ratcheting box and open end, various sizes sockets, 3/8in drive, SAE and metric, various sizes. punch, center and drift styles Crescent wrench, 3, small/med/large Vise-Grip wrench, 3, small/med/large hammer, soft face hammer, ballpein, 8oz and 16oz hammer, sledge, 3# screwdrivers, slot head and Phillips head, various sizes chain tool crank wrench and puller pedal wrench, 15mm pedal taps, various sizes frame taps, various sizes head wrench, 32mm and 36mm head wrench and chain whip adjusting cup pin spanner chain cleaning equipment chain checker pin spanner, various sizes sprocket remover freewheel removers, various sizes torque wrench cable and housing cutter cable pulling pliers brake wrench, off-set, vaious sizes brake toe-in tool bottom bracket tools cotterless crank wrench cotterless crank puller crank cotter remover All tools to be inventoried, marked, stored, and used only in the Bike Shop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lumber, hardware, lighting, electrical from Home Depot Estimated Cost = $650 paint, wall, white, latex, gallon (2) paint, floor, gray, latex enamel, gallon (1) disposable paint tray (2) disposable paint roller, 9in (2) fluorescent light fixture, two-bulb, 4ft, with hanging chain (4) 4-gang receptacle, wall mount, in steel box, conduit connection (3) conduit, 1/2in, 10ft (4) switch, wall mount, in steel box, conduit connection (1) lumber, plywood, and hardware to build three workbenches, 30in x 30in x 60in using standard 2x4 lumber for frame, 3/4in plywood for top, and Simpson Strong- Tie connectors and screws for assembly (not painted, top installed with screws to allow reversal or replacement) casters, 3in, rubber tire, for workbenches (12) pegboard, 1/4 hole, 4x8 sheet (2) (mounted on wall with furring strips, painted) pegboad hangers, various sizes, as necessary lumber, shelf, 1x12, 8ft (4) wall brackets, 12in (12) wall standards, 36in (6) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Proposal was submitted by Philip Patnode, a SYN/HAK member, on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, by email to propos...@synhak.org and in person at the weekly meeting.
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