How Do I Get Authorized?
All Certifications require membership.
On the Laser Cutter
Come To CNC Office hours, 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
On The 3D Printer
Come To CNC Office hours, 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
On Metal Shop Basic Tools
The bandsaw, drill press, grinders/sanders, et cetera are under a Tier 1 certification process. Monitor the mailing list for class announcements.
On The Metal Lathe
Anna Yu performs Lathe Certification Every Tuesday. You must email her first.
This currently requires Tier 1 certification.
On The Bridgeport Mill
JP is hosting classes on the third Saturday of each month. Check the mailing list for updates, potentially under the "Bridgeport JFDI" thread.
This currently requires Tier 1 certification.
On Wood Shop Tools
Come to wood shop office hours on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 9:00pm to 10:00pm
On the Welders
Talk/e-mail to User:Fitterdave, he is in town once every 3 weeks, and lists his availability on his user page (along with email address?).
On the Industrial Serger Sewing Machine
Shellie Lewis holds office hours Wednesdays at 7:00pm and gives instruction on the Serger Sewing Machine.
On the SEM
Ryan Pierce runs SEM User certifications which consist of a 3 hour group lecture (watch the mailing list, he tries to schedule these at varying times monthly) after which you must schedule a 1 1/2 hour slot with him for hands on individual instruction. Additional advanced certifications (sample prep, EDX analysis, critical point drying) are in the works.
On The Front Door
You have to come to Orientation on the 4th Sunday of the month at 4:00pm and get your ID verified by 2 board members.