Changes

* If there is someone waiting, get their phone number to text them, if possible. Texting allows you to give them a heads up so they can start setting up their job without you leaving the laser are.  (Leaving the laser running unattended is against the rules.) It also spares you from having to physically track down the other user.

* If there is someone waiting, get their phone number to text them, if possible. Texting allows you to give them a heads up so they can start setting up their job without you leaving the laser are.  (Leaving the laser running unattended is against the rules.) It also spares you from having to physically track down the other user.

== Table Saw Note! ==

==+ Table Saw Note! ===

Items that have been cut on the laser cutter have the potential to set off the SawStop table saw safety brake. This will make the saw unusable until the SawStop cartridge is replaced, which costs ~ $75!  It typically happens if there is an excess of carbon char on the edges.  

Items that have been cut on the laser cutter have the potential to set off the SawStop table saw safety brake. This will make the saw unusable until the SawStop cartridge is replaced, which costs ~ $75!  It typically happens if there is an excess of carbon char on the edges.  

== Top Eight ==

== Top Eight Epilog Laser Tips ==

* Don't use the autofocus, because it could burn out a motor.

* Don't use the autofocus, because it could burn out a motor.

* Don't cut materials that will ignite or emit dangerous fumes (any chlorinated plastic like PVC, for example). See section below.

* Don't cut materials that will ignite or emit dangerous fumes (any chlorinated plastic like PVC, for example). See section below.

Authorization for the laser is not viral, meaning you must seek out a recommended authorizer. There are fairly frequent authorizations. Currently (as of Jan 2016) SOME authorizations will appear on the calendar, but are not planned much more than 2 weeks in advance. See below for list of authorized users and link to authorized trainers. Post on the Google Group email list; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there.

Authorization for the laser is not viral, meaning you must seek out a recommended authorizer. There are fairly frequent authorizations. Currently (as of Jan 2016) SOME authorizations will appear on the calendar, but are not planned much more than 2 weeks in advance. See below for list of authorized users and link to authorized trainers. Post on the Google Group email list; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there.

== Recommended Authorizers (these people can authorize you) ==

=== Recommended Authorizers (these people can authorize you) ===

The laser cutter now has [[:Category:Recommended laser authorizers|recommended authorizers]]. Recommended authorizers will periodically conduct authorization sessions for PS:1 members wishing to use the laser engraver. These sessions will be announced on the members' listserv as early as is practicable. A recommended authorizer can follow the instructions on [[Laser Engraver Certification]] to enable logins to the laser engraver computer.

The laser cutter now has [[:Category:Recommended laser authorizers|recommended authorizers]]. Recommended authorizers will periodically conduct authorization sessions for PS:1 members wishing to use the laser engraver. These sessions will be announced on the members' listserv as early as is practicable. A recommended authorizer can follow the instructions on [[Laser Engraver Certification]] to enable logins to the laser engraver computer.