Authorizations
Most everything more dangerous than a soldering iron requires authorization before use. Some authorizations are regularly scheduled while others are scheduled on-demand. To schedule an on-demand authorization, members may post in the Google Groups, the relevant Slack channel, or contact a volunteer authorizer directly.
Contact information for all current volunteer authorizers can be found here.
Woodshop
The Woodshop Basic Authoirzation is a prerequisite for all other authorizations listed in this section. The Basic Authoirzation is a two-part process:
1) Complete the Canvas Course
2) Schedule an in-person authorization session
The in-person session is scheduled in Canvas on the Canvas Calendar.
Area | Authorization | Contact | Schedule |
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Woodshop | Basic Authorization | Complete the Canvas Course | Woodshop Authorization |
Woodshop | Sweet 16 Wood Lathe | Contact Donzell Gordon to set up a time | Donzell Gordon |
Woodshop | Delta Mortiser and Tenon Jig | Contact Ralph Brendler to set up a time | Ralph Brendler |
Woodshop | JDS Multi-Router | Contact Ralph Brendler to set up a time | Ralph Brendler |
Woodshop | Advanced Bandsaw: Resawing and Maintenance | Contact Ralph Brendler to set up a time | Ralph Brendler |
Small Metals
The Small Metals general auth is a prerequisite for all other authorizations in this area, in addition to any listed prerequisites.
Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
Small Metals general auth | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Casting | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Hydraulic Press | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Cold Metals
The Cold Metals general auth is a prerequisite for all other authorizations in this area, in addition to any listed prerequisites.
Area | Authorization | Contact | Schedule |
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Cold Metals | Basic Authorization: Tier 1 | Contact an Authorizer | Tier 1 Authorizers |
Cold Metals | Clausing Metal Lathe | Contact an Authorizer | Anna Yu |
Cold Metals | LeBlond Metal Lathe | Contact an Authorizer | LeBlond Authoirzers |
Cold Metals | Bridgeport Knee Mill | Contact an Authorizer | McTavish McArdle |
Cold Metals | Grizzly Mini Metal Lathe | Contact an Authorizer | LeBlond Authoirzers |
Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization | Prerequisites |
Cold metals general auth | ||
Bridgeport Knee Mill | Contact an authorizer to set up a time | |
Clausing Lathe | Contact an authorizer to set up a time | |
LeBlond Regal Lathe | Contact an authorizer to set up a time | Clausing or equivalent experience |
Grizzly Mini Metal Lathe (7in x 12in) | Contact an authorizer to set up a time | |
Baldor 510 Tool Grinder | Contact an authorizer to set up a time | |
Surface Grinder | Contact an authorizer to set up a time |
Hot Metals
The Hot Metals general auth is a prerequisite for all other authorizations in this area, in addition to any listed prerequisites.
Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
Hot Metals general auth | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Big Blasting Cabinet | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine | Contact an authorizer to set up a time |
Powder Coating | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
MIG Welder | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
TIG Welder | Contact an authorizer to set up a time |
CNC Plasma Cutter | Regularly scheduled - check the Events Calendar |
Handheld Plasma Cutter | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Blacksmithing/Forges | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
CNC - Lasers
Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
Universal PLS6.150D 150W Laser Engraver | Regularly scheduled - sign up on Google Groups |
BOSS LS-3655 150w Laser Engraver | Sign up on Google Groups |
Universal Laser Maintenance | Contact an authorizer to set up a time |
Boss Laser Maintenance | Contact an authorizer to set up a time |
CNC - 3D Printers
Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
Prusa i3 3D printer | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Form1 SLA 3D printer | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Industrial CNC
Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization | Prerequisites | Authorizer(s) |
Shopbot PRS CNC router | Regularly scheduled - check the Events Calendar | None | David Earl |
Tormach 1100 series CNC mill | See the Canvas course for authorization information | Cold Metals general auth, Bridgeport auth | Alex Berkowitz |
2D Printing
Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Large-format Printer | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
Vinyl Cutter | Contact an authorizer to set up a time |
Graphic Arts & Textiles
Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
Silhouette Cameo 3 Paper Cutter | |
Singer 20U Industrial Sewing Machine | |
Brother 230 knitting machine |
Electronics
The Electronics area currently has no available authorizations.
Kitchen
The Kitchen area currently has no available authorizations.