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 Authorization 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
All small metals authorizations are by-request.
| Area | Authorization | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Small Metals | Basic Authorization | Small Metals Authorizers |
| Small Metals | Casting | Small Metals Authorizers |
| Small Metals | Hydraulic Press | Small Metals Authorizers |
Cold Metals
All small metals authorizations are by-request.
| Area | Authorization | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Metals | Basic Authorization: Tier 1 | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Clausing Metal Lathe | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | LeBlond Metal Lathe | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Bridgeport Knee Mill | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Grizzly Mini Metal Lathe | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Surface Grinder | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Baldor 510 Tool Grinder | Cold Metals Authorizers |
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 | Hot Metals Authorizers |
| Big Blasting Cabinet | Contact an Authorizer to set up a time |
| Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine | Viral Authorization, Post request to Google Groups and Slack |
| Powder Coating | Contact an Authorizer to set up a time |
| 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
CNC - 3D Printers
| Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
| Prusa i3 3D printer | Contact 3D Printing Authorizer |
| Form 3 SLA 3D printer | Auths are 1:1 with Mike Thompson, check [email protected] or Slack @Mike Thompson |
Industrial CNC
| Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization | Prerequisites | Authorizer(s) |
| ShapeOko2 CNC Router | 2D and 3D Auths are scheduled 1:1 | None | Mike Thompson |
| 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 | Contact 2D Printing Area Host |
| Vinyl Cutter | Viral Authorization, Post request to Google Groups and Slack |
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.