As of Monday, October 31, 2017. FCW has a new location. Since the fire on July 21, we have been obtaining equipment and looking for a new home. Many of our members spent extra time, money and effort to help FCW get started again.
The new location is at 141 N. Main St. Granite Falls, NC. We have to do some work but can start up several operations soon. This location is 11000 sq. ft which is slightly over twice the previous space. Due to scrounging and donations, we have roughly 60% of our equipment back and plan to start up the areas as soon as possible. This is a two story building and has large external doors accessing both floors. This building is air-conditioned and has 5 restrooms.
There is a lot of internal construction and wiring to be done for full operation. The current plan is as follows:
Top Floor:
- Common Area/Lounge
- StM vintage computer museum
- Classroom
- Galley (expanded from before)
- Science Center, containing:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Supporting subjects
- Electrical, containing:
- Electronics
- K4FCW -Ham radio station
- Robotics
- Mechatronics
- Motors and Controls
- PLCs
- Computer repair
- Arts & Crafts, containing:
- Stagecraft
- Costumes/sewing
- Sets
- Props
- Lighting/sound
- Animatronics
- Special effects and CGI
- Art/Sculpture
- Glass shop
- Jewelry
- Videography
- VR
- Model shop
- 3d Printing
- Laser cutting
- Railroad
The Science Center and Railroad will take additional time before they can be used.
The lower floor contains:
- Office
- Woodworking
- Metalworking, containing:
- Machine shop
- Sheet metal shop
- Welding
- Canteen
- Exercise room (new)
The metal shop will take some time to build. The wood shop is missing a few items which should be replaced soon.
The crew is working to make the space usable as soon as possible. Spread the word — FCW is back!!