Re: [SkullSpace-Announce] Introducing the SkullSpace Purge Pile

[Stefan H.A]

I remember when it was called the Table of Doom. 

On Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 12:28 p.m. Jade Null <ja...@skullspace.ca> wrote:

Introducing the SkullSpace purge pile!
In an effort to clean up the space and get rid of literal garbage, useless junk, clutter, and other items of questionable value that have been collecting dust, I'm proposing/implementing this system. Details below.

How it works; 

 

 Found an item that is no longer of use to the space? 

 Something collecting dust, broken, redundant, or otherwise of questionable use? 

 Put it in the purge pile! 

 

 Step 1. Label the item with today's date

 Step 2. Post a photo of the offending item in the discord (#purge-pile) and discuss mailing list indicating intention to purge

 Step 3. Put it in the purge pile!

 Step 4. Discard the item after ______ (currently 14) days in the purge pile

FAQ;

What if I see an item in the purge pile that I don't think should be disposed of?
Simply remove it from the pile and reply to the original discord or discuss post with a reason why. Communication is key :)

What happens to items in the purge pile after ____ days?

In theory, any member is welcome to take the item or dispose of it. If you put something in the pile and see it still in the pile after ____ days, please take responsibility for finding a new home for the item.

How do we prevent items owned by members from being thrown out
The simple answer is don't store things that aren't be actively used at the space inside the space.
SkullSpace has several member storage areas, including private lockers for rent, a member storage cabinet at the back, and a new "active project storage" shelf behind the pegboards. Items that belong to members should be labelled and in active use. Otherwise it's important to keep in mind SkullSpace is not a storage depot, as such there shouldn't be an expectation that personal belongings can be stored here.

But what if X might be useful one day?
The reality is as makers we can often justify keeping almost any material. But as a shared space with limited capacity it's important we are mindful of the space items take up, potential stagnation, and room for fresh new projects. By regularly removing items from the space, we encourage fresh new projects, ideas, and collaboration while making the space more usable in general. 

Questions, comments, concerns, want to fight me? Let's talk!
- With love for the space, Jade (GlitchWitch)

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[Adrian Stoness]

we had this same mech setup as the table of doom by the elevator. but hey good to refresh sometimes a rebrand is in order cheers

[Stefan H.A]

Haha beat you to Adrian. Lol

On Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 1:03 p.m. Adrian Stoness <tdk.k...@gmail.com> wrote:

we had this same mech setup as the table of doom by the elevator. but hey good to refresh sometimes a rebrand is in order cheers

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[Adrian Stoness]

Lol

[Mark Campbell]

The table of doom lives on in our hearts and memories and in spirit. Long live the table of doom... in the form of the actual table slated to be doom'd! There is one there right now, a rolling metal desk.

See the photo album below which shows the improvements to the space and most of the stuff that we're going to doomify. Not included in the album is the fact that we reorg'd the lounge the Wednesday before our Nuit Blanche event which has greatly improved the space IMO.

Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Cr5yxuDyQbmJSSV8

I will update this email thread with another photo album of items to-be-doom'd 

[keith hartley]

Missing out on the alliteration 

Doom Desk

Purge Pile 

Hurl Hole 

[Kyle M.]

Hey All! 

I just wanna make it abundantly clear that I do have a fairly sizable piece of walnut hardwood located in between a shelving unit which is located I believe closer to the kitchen. I just wanna make sure that that isn’t actually purged at all in any way shape orfrom, haha. This was my project to dive into getting to know our CNC a bit more personally as well as have the opportunity to manufacture myself a good old piece of euro rack furniture.. Thank you very much! Of course if there are any questions or anything don’t hesitate to get a hold of me cause I’ll be more than happy to answer any questions. Thx 

Cheers!!

Kyle W. Martin

Ky...@skullspace.ca

+1 (204) 218-6198

On Oct 9, 2025, at 12:28 PM, Jade Null <ja...@skullspace.ca> wrote:



Introducing the SkullSpace purge pile!

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In an effort to clean up the space and get rid of literal garbage, useless junk, clutter, and other items of questionable value that have been collecting dust, I'm proposing/implementing this system. Details below.

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How it works; 

 

 Found an item that is no longer of use to the space? 

 Something collecting dust, broken, redundant, or otherwise of questionable use? 

 Put it in the purge pile! 

 

 Step 1. Label the item with today's date

 Step 2. Post a photo of the offending item in the discord (#purge-pile) and discuss mailing list indicating intention to purge

 Step 3. Put it in the purge pile!

 Step 4. Discard the item after ______ (currently 14) days in the purge pile

FAQ;

What if I see an item in the purge pile that I don't think should be disposed of?
Simply remove it from the pile and reply to the original discord or discuss post with a reason why. Communication is key :)

What happens to items in the purge pile after ____ days?

In theory, any member is welcome to take the item or dispose of it. If you put something in the pile and see it still in the pile after ____ days, please take responsibility for finding a new home for the item.

How do we prevent items owned by members from being thrown out
The simple answer is don't store things that aren't be actively used at the space inside the space.
SkullSpace has several member storage areas, including private lockers for rent, a member storage cabinet at the back, and a new "active project storage" shelf behind the pegboards. Items that belong to members should be labelled and in active use. Otherwise it's important to keep in mind SkullSpace is not a storage depot, as such there shouldn't be an expectation that personal belongings can be stored here.

But what if X might be useful one day?
The reality is as makers we can often justify keeping almost any material. But as a shared space with limited capacity it's important we are mindful of the space items take up, potential stagnation, and room for fresh new projects. By regularly removing items from the space, we encourage fresh new projects, ideas, and collaboration while making the space more usable in general. 

Questions, comments, concerns, want to fight me? Let's talk!
- With love for the space, Jade (GlitchWitch)

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[Mark Campbell]

Is it these ones?

[Michael K]

Having something tucked away is fine, but do make sure your name is on it! That way we can at least ask about it if it starts getting in the way. Otherwise we might come to the conclusion that it's some old SkullSpace material and the board could make a choice about it.

On that note, we shouldn't forget Mark J's Too Cool For SkullSpace [1] list, which contains items that are held at home but which can be requested by members. This keeps the space uncluttered, but makes tools available for that once-in-ten-years moment.

[1] https://wiki.skullspace.ca/index.php/Too_cool_for_Skullspace

[Mark Campbell]

Here is a full album of all of the things in the purge-pile-of-doom: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HxPsB2iWJZxBQYao8

[Stefan H.A]

So I'm wondering what happened to all the components that were in this parrs organizers. As I recall there was all sorts of usefull stuff in those. 

[Adrian Stoness]

think there was some empty ones as well

[Adrian Stoness]

the fridge compressor was part of a project to build the space a quiet air compressor it pairs with the mastercraft tank never got done i gues.

the ups belongs to the sever rack whys it on the table? 

[Mark Campbell]

We consolidated them here: 

[Stefan H.A]

I stopped by the space tonight and had a look at the pile. I would like to suggest we keep the metal table with wheels for now and put the laser cutter on it. That way we can wheel the laser cutter over to the windows that open in the multipurpose room for ventilation and use it and wheel back into the corner when we are done. At least until we figure out a more permanent solution for ventilation.

[Edwin Amsler]

Has someone reached out to Colin about the computer with his name on it? I’ll bump Sean about his gear. 

Also, if I get the NetBright signs showing something useful, could we mount them somewhere? That’s been a back burner project for me for ages.

+1 for roller laser

Regards,

Edwin

On Oct 12, 2025, at 11:53 PM, Stefan H.A <stef...@gmail.com> wrote:



I stopped by the space tonight and had a look at the pile. I would like to suggest we keep the metal table with wheels for now and put the laser cutter on it. That way we can wheel the laser cutter over to the windows that open in the multipurpose room for ventilation and use it and wheel back into the corner when we are done. At least until we figure out a more permanent solution for ventilation.

On Sun, Oct 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM Mark Campbell <mark.c...@skullspace.ca> wrote:

We consolidated them here: 

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[Adrian Stoness]

wasnt there a cobalt program we were using for those signs?

[Edwin Amsler]

Perl, but that’s no fun to me. :P

Regards,

Edwin

On Oct 13, 2025, at 10:41 AM, Adrian Stoness <tdk.k...@gmail.com> wrote:



[Jade Null]

I am down to help you build one of the signs into a little stage display! It could be cool for events to show DJ name/other event info?

[Mark Campbell]

Yes, I made Colin S aware of their server.

I think I'm on team roller-laser.

[Everett Bazzocchi]

For the roller laser, the laser is to big for those tables but nothing some spare plywood we have laying around can't fix, maybe that's something we can do today

Everett Bazzocchi

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