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* [[Volunteer Positions#Authorizer|Volunteer Authorizers]] should have regularly scheduled office hours. | * [[Volunteer Positions#Authorizer|Volunteer Authorizers]] should have regularly scheduled office hours. | ||
* You can also contact the [[:Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]] or the designated contact listed on that tool's wiki page. | * You can also contact the [[:Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]] or the designated contact listed on that tool's wiki page. | ||
| − | * For details about the process, visit [[Authorization: | + | * For details about the process, visit [[Authorization: An Overview for New Members]] |
| − | == | + | == Laser Cutter == |
Currently scheduled on a request basis, conducted by a limited number of trainer/authorizers. Check the mailing list and calendar for scheduled sessions, or start a new thread with a date and time that works for you. These happen frequently, but irregularly. For best results, find other members that also want to be authorized and agree on some good days and times that work for the group. | Currently scheduled on a request basis, conducted by a limited number of trainer/authorizers. Check the mailing list and calendar for scheduled sessions, or start a new thread with a date and time that works for you. These happen frequently, but irregularly. For best results, find other members that also want to be authorized and agree on some good days and times that work for the group. | ||
| − | == | + | == 3D Printer == |
| − | Currently scheduled on a request basis. Check the mailing list for scheduled sessions, or start a new thread requesting a class with a date and time that works for you. The [[ | + | Currently scheduled on a request basis. Check the mailing list for scheduled sessions, or start a new thread requesting a class with a date and time that works for you. The [[MakerBot Replicator]] and [[3dSystems CubePro]] do not require authorization. |
| − | == | + | == Cold Metal Machines (Tier 1) == |
| − | + | Authorizations for many of the most commonly used metal tools, including the drill press, bandsaws, chop saw, and angle grinder, are bundled together into a single session. Search the [https://pumpingstationone.org/events/ calendar] for Tier 1 Metals, or monitor the mailing list. Tier 1 authorization is a prerequisite for authorization on any of other metalworking tools. | |
| − | == | + | == Metal Lathe, Bridgeport, and Gear Head Drill Press == |
| − | Anna Yu performs Lathe | + | Anna Yu performs authorization for the [[Clausing Lathe]] every Tuesday. You must email her first; her contact info is on the side of the lathe. |
| − | + | Authorizations for the [[Bridgeport CNC Mill]] and gear head drill press are available on request. Contact the area host or post a request to the mailing list. | |
| − | == | + | Before requesting authorization on these machines, you should complete Tier 1 metals certification. |
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| + | == Mitsui Surface Grinder == | ||
| + | Authorization for the [[Mitsui Surface Grinder]] requires prior Tier 1 authorization and authorization on the [[Bridgeport CNC Mill]]. Request authorization by contacting the area host or posting a notice to the mailing list. | ||
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| + | == Hot Metals == | ||
| + | Authorizations for various hot metal tools, including the MIG welder, TIG welder, and plasma cutter, are performed on request, often in conjunction with hot metals office hours. It is recommended that you contact the person holding office hours in advance if you are interested in authorization. See the [https://pumpingstationone.org/events/ calendar] for details, including contact info. You must complete Tier 1 authorization before seeking hot metals authorization. | ||
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| + | == Wood Shop Tools == | ||
Authorizations are generally Thursday evenings. Check the [http://pumpingstationone.org/events/ events calendar] | Authorizations are generally Thursday evenings. Check the [http://pumpingstationone.org/events/ events calendar] | ||
| − | == | + | == Industrial Serger Sewing Machine == |
| − | Shellie Lewis (Arts & Crafts Area Host) generally holds Arts & Crafts & Digital Media & Knitting office hours Fridays at 8:30 and gives instruction on the Serger Sewing Machine. Check the Google calendar. | + | Shellie Lewis (Arts & Crafts Area Host) generally holds Arts & Crafts & Digital Media & Knitting office hours Fridays at 8:30 and gives instruction on the Serger Sewing Machine. Check the [https://pumpingstationone.org/events/ Google calendar]. |
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| + | == ShopBot == | ||
There are 2 required classes for complete Shopbot Authorization. The first class is a software-only class to cover CNC concepts and the VCarve software. This class is unlimited capacity, so anyone can attend. The class is a prerequisite for the second class, the hands-on ShopBot authorization, which will be significantly shortened since it will only cover the specifics of the tool itself. | There are 2 required classes for complete Shopbot Authorization. The first class is a software-only class to cover CNC concepts and the VCarve software. This class is unlimited capacity, so anyone can attend. The class is a prerequisite for the second class, the hands-on ShopBot authorization, which will be significantly shortened since it will only cover the specifics of the tool itself. | ||
If a class is not scheduled in the Meetup.com calendar, check the mailing list for scheduled sessions. If one has not happened for some time, you would like to request a class for different times than are regularly available, start a new thread requesting a class with a date and time that works for you and contact the ara host or volunteer authorizer. | If a class is not scheduled in the Meetup.com calendar, check the mailing list for scheduled sessions. If one has not happened for some time, you would like to request a class for different times than are regularly available, start a new thread requesting a class with a date and time that works for you and contact the ara host or volunteer authorizer. | ||
| − | == | + | == Front Door == |
Come to Orientation on the 4th Sunday of the month at 4:00pm and come to a general meeting on Tuesday at 8:00pm and get your ID verified by two board members. | Come to Orientation on the 4th Sunday of the month at 4:00pm and come to a general meeting on Tuesday at 8:00pm and get your ID verified by two board members. | ||
Revision as of 19:01, 16 March 2017
All authorizations (formerly "Certification") require membership.
See Also Broken Authorization
General
- It depends on the tool/equipment.
- See the Authorization Policy for information about getting authorized to use tools.
- Check the wiki page for the particular tool or piece of equipment you're interested in to find out how to get authorized on it.
- Tools and equipment should have an equipment label on it that lists the appropriate wiki page URL.
- Check the Google calendar and Meetup calendar for scheduled authorizations.
- Volunteer Authorizers should have regularly scheduled office hours.
- You can also contact the Area Hosts or the designated contact listed on that tool's wiki page.
- For details about the process, visit Authorization: An Overview for New Members
Laser Cutter
Currently scheduled on a request basis, conducted by a limited number of trainer/authorizers. Check the mailing list and calendar for scheduled sessions, or start a new thread with a date and time that works for you. These happen frequently, but irregularly. For best results, find other members that also want to be authorized and agree on some good days and times that work for the group.
3D Printer
Currently scheduled on a request basis. Check the mailing list for scheduled sessions, or start a new thread requesting a class with a date and time that works for you. The MakerBot Replicator and 3dSystems CubePro do not require authorization.
Cold Metal Machines (Tier 1)
Authorizations for many of the most commonly used metal tools, including the drill press, bandsaws, chop saw, and angle grinder, are bundled together into a single session. Search the calendar for Tier 1 Metals, or monitor the mailing list. Tier 1 authorization is a prerequisite for authorization on any of other metalworking tools.
Metal Lathe, Bridgeport, and Gear Head Drill Press
Anna Yu performs authorization for the Clausing Lathe every Tuesday. You must email her first; her contact info is on the side of the lathe.
Authorizations for the Bridgeport CNC Mill and gear head drill press are available on request. Contact the area host or post a request to the mailing list.
Before requesting authorization on these machines, you should complete Tier 1 metals certification.
Mitsui Surface Grinder
Authorization for the Mitsui Surface Grinder requires prior Tier 1 authorization and authorization on the Bridgeport CNC Mill. Request authorization by contacting the area host or posting a notice to the mailing list.
Hot Metals
Authorizations for various hot metal tools, including the MIG welder, TIG welder, and plasma cutter, are performed on request, often in conjunction with hot metals office hours. It is recommended that you contact the person holding office hours in advance if you are interested in authorization. See the calendar for details, including contact info. You must complete Tier 1 authorization before seeking hot metals authorization.
Wood Shop Tools
Authorizations are generally Thursday evenings. Check the events calendar
Industrial Serger Sewing Machine
Shellie Lewis (Arts & Crafts Area Host) generally holds Arts & Crafts & Digital Media & Knitting office hours Fridays at 8:30 and gives instruction on the Serger Sewing Machine. Check the Google calendar.
ShopBot
There are 2 required classes for complete Shopbot Authorization. The first class is a software-only class to cover CNC concepts and the VCarve software. This class is unlimited capacity, so anyone can attend. The class is a prerequisite for the second class, the hands-on ShopBot authorization, which will be significantly shortened since it will only cover the specifics of the tool itself.
If a class is not scheduled in the Meetup.com calendar, check the mailing list for scheduled sessions. If one has not happened for some time, you would like to request a class for different times than are regularly available, start a new thread requesting a class with a date and time that works for you and contact the ara host or volunteer authorizer.
Front Door
Come to Orientation on the 4th Sunday of the month at 4:00pm and come to a general meeting on Tuesday at 8:00pm and get your ID verified by two board members.