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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4
by Lawrence Mohammed 12 Feb '21

12 Feb '21

Hey Cory! I currently run a bicycle workshop out of a 30ft x 10ft container (3 workstations), previously ran a pilot from a 20ft x 8ft6" container (2 workstations, minimal storage)......answering your questions... I've been offered a shipping container in a BMX park to use for a fledgling co-op. /each shipping container has a unique ID - much like a car registration plate - use this to find the year and history - if the container is very old and/or damaged/too rusty, you may be better … [View More]off with another./ I want to hear from others who operate out of containers. What has your experience been like? What challenges does operating out of a container present that a traditional retail/warehouse space does not? How do you address those challenges? /space is the main concern, then temperature, then functionality..../ /8ft 6" is difficult - you can setup workstands here but with internal insulation and fitouts it will be a squeeze...unless...you have wall mounted stands and access one side only / /w.r.t temperature you have two options - totally sealed with spray insulation (about £2500 for a small container in London UK, though highly toxic and bad for the environment) or glass-fibre insulation and allowing the unit to 'breathe' through vents - I chose the latter/ /whatever you do, avoid cutting holes in the roof or walls - the strength of the container is due to the corrugation - also you'd avoid leaks and potential security weaknesses / /another thing? NEVER place the container on soil where the bottom of the container touches the ground - containers can rust and rot easily. Also, for this reason, I coated ours with 4 coats of Hammerite and the roof with an additional 2 coats of bitumen paint / / / My plan is to provide tools and two or three stands (spaced very generously apart) for DIY service as well as a small selection of new consumables (cables, housing, ferrules, etc) on a PWYC basis. /I built all the racking and timber fitout on both containers - advice....use std size containers and build the racking around this (or just buy custom heavy duty racking if you have budget). If using a std 20ft x 8'6" container you can get 2 stands in, if a std 40ft, 4 stands/ /conventional container fitouts in the UK use 6mm ply and 44mm timber. I used what I could access (18mm ply and 2" x 4" timber) and was so glad I had these! the walls are strong enough (especially with battens) for hanging shelving and bikes etc...though the overall weight is high/ Partially finance the above by selling refurbished donated bikes. /depends where you are but where I am this is not a money-earner - servicing is where the income is/ Provide a small selection of used parts (taken from donated bikes that aren't safe/worth refurbishing) on a PWYC basis. /good idea - ensure everything is tested first where possible or offer on the basis of 'sold as seen'/ All of this will be on a seasonal basis. May-Oct. If it lasts longer than this season, I'll grow it as I'm able in the future. /the current container has walls and ceiling insulated with 50mm recycled glass-bottle fibre insulation behind 18mm ply. (With a 2kw oil radiator, this is okay to work inside, down to around 0 degrees C) / Right now my primary goal is to take advantage of the surge of interest in cycling to get more people on bikes. /brilliant!!/ I'm also interested in diverting as much waste from landfills as possible, and would love to hear any ideas about converting frames/parts to useable objects (repair stands, tables, clocks, whatever). /we're also moving to zero waste...some of the things we've created (and sold) have been..../ /Coffee Table/ /Light Stand/ /Belts (most common)/ /Bottle openers/ /Clocks/ /Keyrings/ / / /we've also supplied 'waste streams' (such as old inner tubes) to local artists for upcycling/ / / Let me know if I can be of more assistance Cory and all the best with this! In service, *Lawrence Mohammed* CEO and Founder Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /::Olympic Park Site:: Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park, Lesney Avenue Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London E20 3BS *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 10/02/2021 21:04, thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container Based > Co-op? (Cory W. W) > 2. Re: How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container > Based Co-op? (BikeConcord) > 3. Re: How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container > Based Co-op? (Cory W. W) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… [View Less]

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 5
by Geoff Heath 11 Feb '21

11 Feb '21

Hi Folks Not the best time to re-locate given the global pandemic, but maybe some Canadians are interested in this job posting. Willing to accept late applications. https://thewrench.ca/the-wrench-is-hiring-sales-lead/ Be well all you good peoples, Geoff On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 3:03 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe … [View More]via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Lawrence Mohammed) > 2. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Cory W. W) > 3. Sunday Workshop Manager (Geoffrey Smart) > 4. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Lawrence Mohammed) > 5. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Cory W. W) > 6. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Lawrence Mohammed) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:04:06 +0000 > From: Lawrence Mohammed <law(a)probikeservice.co.uk> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 > Message-ID: > <b9ca0ba9-7080-a85d-f6dc-7cbfdde3685c(a)probikeservice.co.uk> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"; Format="flowed" > > Hey Cory! > > > I currently run a bicycle workshop out of a 30ft x 10ft container (3 > workstations), previously ran a pilot from a 20ft x 8ft6" container (2 > workstations, minimal storage)......answering your questions... > > I've been offered a shipping container in a BMX park to use for a > fledgling co-op. > /each shipping container has a unique ID - much like a car registration > plate - use this to find the year and history - if the container is very > old and/or damaged/too rusty, you may be better off with another./ > I want to hear from others who operate out of containers. What has your > experience been like?? What challenges does operating out of a container > present that a traditional retail/warehouse space does not?? How do you > address those challenges? > /space is the main concern, then temperature, then functionality..../ > /8ft 6" is difficult - you can setup workstands here but with internal > insulation and fitouts it will be a squeeze...unless...you have wall > mounted stands and access one side only > / > /w.r.t temperature you have two options - totally sealed with spray > insulation (about ?2500 for a small container in London UK, though > highly toxic and bad for the environment) or glass-fibre insulation and > allowing the unit to 'breathe' through vents - I chose the latter/ > /whatever you do, avoid cutting holes in the roof or walls - the > strength of the container is due to the corrugation - also you'd avoid > leaks and potential security weaknesses > / > /another thing?? NEVER place the container on soil where the bottom of > the container touches the ground - containers can rust and rot easily.? > Also, for this reason, I coated ours with 4 coats of Hammerite and the > roof with an additional 2 coats of bitumen paint > / > / > / > My plan is to provide tools and two or three stands (spaced very > generously apart) for DIY service as well as a small selection of new > consumables (cables, housing, ferrules, etc) on a PWYC basis. > /I built all the racking and timber fitout on both containers - > advice....use std size containers and build the racking around this (or > just buy custom heavy duty racking if you have budget).? If using a std > 20ft x 8'6" container you can get 2 stands in, if a std 40ft, 4 stands/ > /conventional container fitouts in the UK use 6mm ply and 44mm timber.? > I used what I could access (18mm ply and 2" x 4" timber) and was so glad > I had these!? the walls are strong enough (especially with battens) for > hanging shelving and bikes etc...though the overall weight is high/ > Partially finance the above by selling refurbished donated bikes. > /depends where you are but where I am this is not a money-earner - > servicing is where the income is/ > Provide a small selection of used parts (taken from donated bikes that > aren't safe/worth refurbishing) on a PWYC basis. > /good idea - ensure everything is tested first where possible or offer > on the basis of 'sold as seen'/ > All of this will be on a seasonal basis.? May-Oct.? If it lasts longer > than this season, I'll grow it as I'm able in the future. > /the current container has walls and ceiling insulated with 50mm > recycled glass-bottle fibre insulation behind 18mm ply.? (With a 2kw oil > radiator, this is okay to work inside, down to around 0 degrees C) / > Right now my primary goal is to take advantage of the surge of interest > in cycling to get more people on bikes. > /brilliant!!/ > I'm also interested in diverting as much waste from landfills as > possible, and would love to hear any ideas about converting frames/parts > to useable objects (repair stands, tables, clocks, whatever). > /we're also moving to zero waste...some of the things we've created (and > sold) have been..../ > /Coffee Table/ > /Light Stand/ > /Belts (most common)/ > /Bottle openers/ > /Clocks/ > /Keyrings/ > / > / > /we've also supplied 'waste streams' (such as old inner tubes) to local > artists for upcycling/ > / > / > > Let me know if I can be of more assistance Cory and all the best with this! > > > In service, > > *Lawrence Mohammed* > CEO and Founder > Pro Bike Service C.I.C. > *+44 (0)77 222 58587* > *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* > > /::Olympic Park Site:: > Pro Bike Service C.I.C. > Multi-Storey Car Park, Lesney Avenue > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park > London E20 3BS > *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* > > / > On 10/02/2021 21:04, thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org wrote: > > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > > > You can reach the person managing the list at > > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > > Today's Topics: > > > > 1. How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container Based > > Co-op? (Cory W. W) > > 2. Re: How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container > > Based Co-op? (BikeConcord) > > 3. Re: How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container > > Based Co-op? (Cory W. W) > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thethinktank mailing list > > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > [View Less]

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Sunday Workshop Manager
by Geoffrey Smart 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

Hi All, I thought I would share this job description. Full Job Description attached. We are looking for someone to lead a Sunday team entirely devoted to supplying bikes to refugees, asylum seekers and others in need. An important part of the position is to develop a more diverse group of volunteers. Any advice on how to increase diversity would be appreciated. Geoff Smart Back2Bikes Port Melbourne Australia workshop(a)back2bikes.com.au <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&… [View More]

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Re: [TheThinkTank] How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container Based Co-op?
by BikeConcord 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

We are running a community bicycle shop out of shipping container. Insulation and ventilation is very important. We used the stuff in the link below. Even though the container facebook pages said don't do it. It has worked for us. Spray foam may be the best, I don’t know. It is very expensive. https://www.insulation4less.com/default.aspx Two whirlybirds on the roof for ventilation. Best regards and Happy pedaling! “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) Community Outreach & Bike Kitchen … [View More]

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How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container Based Co-op?
by Cory W. W 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

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The Bike Kitchen is Hiring!
by Katheryn L 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Hi folks, The Bike Kitchen in Windsor, Ontario (Canada) is hiring a Program Director/Shop Manager! We're a small community bike shop located in Windsor, Ontario - the southernmost city in Canada. You can read more about what we do and who we are here <https://bikewindsoressex.com/programs/the-bike-kitchen/>. The past few years have marked a lot of exciting new growth for us, and we're looking for someone to take over managing the day-to-day shop operations and take the lead on our … [View More]

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How to share account logins
by Nate Kemphues 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Hi everybody So, like you, we have a lot of online accounts that various folks need to access: emails, bank accounts, social media, utilities, and on and on. Some of these need to be kept reasonably secure, others not so much. Does anyone have a good method of keeping tracking of your accounts in a way that they can be shared easily but still kept safe? Thanks! Nate MoBo Bicycle Coop, Cincinnati

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Community Cycling Center is Hiring a Development Director
by momoko saunders 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

Hey all, A lot of you know me from Bike Farm, which is an all volunteer run bike collective here in Portland, OR. Recently, I took up the role of Executive Director for the Community Cycling Center, a non-profit that's been broadening access to bicycles, and keeping them out of the land fills, for 26 years!! It's an interesting move from all volunteers to a staff of 35. I'm hoping to attend the next BikeBike (should it be safe to do so) and maybe we can continue the conversation around paid … [View More]

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Portland Gear Hub (Maine) Hiring FT Bicycle Mechanic & Sales
by Ainsley Judge 29 Jan '21

29 Jan '21

Hi all, The Portland Gear Hub is hiring for a full-time Bicycle Mechanic and Sales position. *You can learn more about us and the position here.* <https://portlandgearhub.org/careers/> Based in Portland, Maine, we're a nonprofit outdoor gear and bike shop powered by a youth outdoor education center, Ketcha Outdoors. The Gear Hub is a full service shop with a large retail floor selling a mix of refurbished bicycles, new and used bike components, camping equipment, and nordic ski gear. We … [View More]

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Pedal is hiring a Youth & Education Facilitator
by Sophia Suderman 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that Pedal and Our Community Bikes is looking to hire a Youth & Education Facilitator in Vancouver, BC. More info can be found here. <http://pedalpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Youth-and-Education-Facili…> Cheers, Sophia -- Sophia Suderman Executive Director PEDAL - Pedal Energy Development Alternatives 2429 Main Street Unceded Coast Salish Territories www.pedalpower.org | (604) 879-2453

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