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| == You have a <awesome tool>? That's awesome! How can I use it? == | | == You have a <awesome tool>? That's awesome! How can I use it? == |
− | Our more dangerous, fragile, or expensive tools require certification to use, and certification requires that you [http://pumpingstationone.org/becoming-a-member/ become a member]. The certification process differs from tool to tool, there may be more information about it on a particular tool's [[equipment|wiki page]].
| + | The space and it's equipment and tools are generally for the use of members, and each thing often requires individual authorization to use, and authorization requires that you [http://pumpingstationone.org/becoming-a-member/ become a member]. The authorization process varies from tool to tool. There may be more information about it on a particular tool's [[equipment|wiki page]]. Some equipment and tools don't require formal authorization, and are labeled as such. |
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− | For some common certification schemes, there is a [[how Do I Get Certified?|"How do I get certified"]] wiki page as well. | + | For some common authorization schemes, there is a [[how Do I Get Certified?|"How do I get certified"]] wiki page as well. |
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− | Due to the fact that certification is always done by volunteers, who have limited time, you usually cannot get certified in an 'ASAP' manner. We are more of a community than a techshop or toolshop, so if you just want to get in, get on a machine, and get out, this is not the right place for you.
| + | Because authorization is done by other members who volunteer to help you, you might have to wait a while for an opportunity to be authorized. We are more of a community than a techshop or retail space, so if you just want to get in, get on a machine, and get out, this may not the right place for you. |
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| == I have some equipment I would like to donate. == | | == I have some equipment I would like to donate. == |