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Vote by the Membership to purchase a replacement for the SuperMax drum sander (view source)
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== Co-Sponsors ==
== Co-Sponsors ==
Garynhouse Gary Newhouse
Donzell007 Donzell Gordon
== Schedule ==
== Schedule ==
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.
'''[DATE]'''
'''[10/1/2023]'''
==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a PDF file. Ballots that include the PDF are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a PDF file. Ballots that include the PDF are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''
'''[DATE]'''
'''11/9/23'''
Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.
Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.
'''[DATE]'''
'''11/14/23'''
== Background ==
== Background ==
''Our current drum sander has become a maintenance nightmare. It seems to be down as often as not, and eats its own conveyor belt on a regular basis. The proposed drum sander has a more robust system for adjusting the conveyor belt travel.In addition, it is an industrial unit that should hold up better to the rigors of makerspace service. ''
''Our current drum sander has become a maintenance nightmare. It seems to be down as often as not, and eats its own conveyor belt on a regular basis. The proposed drum sander has a more robust system for adjusting the conveyor belt travel.In addition, it is an industrial unit that should hold up better to the rigors of makerspace service. ''
== What do I want to replace it with? ==
''One of these: [https://powermatic.com/1791290]. This is an industrial unit from a very reputable manufacturer. It has a more formal and straightforward way of adjusting conveyor belt tracking.''
== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
== Language of the Vote ==
== Language of the Vote ==
''Authorize the Board to spend up to $10,000 for a replacement drum sander. ''
''Authorize the Board to spend up to $7500 for a replacement drum sander. ''
== Results ==
The vote has passed: 82 For / 1 Against / 6 Abstaining
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[[Category:2023 Votes]]
