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Most of the equipment at PS1 requires authorization before you can use it. Authorization will acquaint you with basic operational and safety procedures, but doesn't generally include extensive instruction on how to best use each piece of equipment. For that, you have several options, including online sources, classes at one of the several Chicagoland organizations that offer them, or a knowledgeable member.

Most of the equipment at PS1 requires authorization before you can use it. Authorization will acquaint you with basic operational and safety procedures, but doesn't generally include extensive instruction on how to best use each piece of equipment. For that, you have several options, including online sources, classes at one of the several Chicagoland organizations that offer them, or a knowledgeable member.

You are responsible for becoming properly authorized, and access to most equipment is via the honor system (the main exceptions being the computer-controlled tools, e.g. the [[Shopbot PRS CNC router|ShopBot]] or the [[Epilog 30w Mini 24 Laser Engraver|Epilog]], which require that your authorization be recorded on the member site in order to log in to the computer). Negligent or improper use of a piece of equipment can result in loss of access. See the [[Authorization Policy]] for details.

You are responsible for becoming properly authorized, and access to most equipment is mostly via the honor system (the main exceptions being the computer-controlled tools, e.g. the [[Shopbot PRS CNC router|ShopBot]] or the [[Epilog 30w Mini 24 Laser Engraver|Epilog]], which require that your authorization be recorded on the member site in order to log in to the computer). Negligent or improper use of a piece of equipment can result in loss of access. See the [[Authorization Policy]] for details.

Authorization requirements can be '''found on the wiki page for most pieces of equipment.''' Tools should have an [Template:EquipmentPage|equipment label] https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Equipment_Label_Example on it that lists the appropriate wiki page URL.

Authorization requirements can be '''found on the wiki page for most pieces of equipment.''' Tools should have an [Template:EquipmentPage|equipment label] https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Equipment_Label_Example on it that lists the appropriate wiki page URL.

Regularly scheduled authorizations should be listed on the PS1 [https://pumpingstationone.org/events/ calendar]. Other authorizations are done in a few different ways. Viral-type authorizations only need you to find a willing authorized member to show you the ropes and sign off on your authorization. Some are handled by an area's volunteer authorizer or a short list of trainers or proctors. Check the specfic tool/equipment wiki page. You can try to contact the volunteer authorizer directly, or sometimes the protocol is to post a request on the PS1 mailing list. For further details about the process, visit [[Authorization: An Overview for New Members]]

Regularly scheduled authorizations should be listed on the PS1 [https://pumpingstationone.org/events/ calendar]. Other authorizations are done in a few different ways. Viral-type authorizations only need you to find a willing authorized member to show you the ropes and sign off on your authorization. Some are handled by an area's volunteer authorizer or a short list of trainers or proctors. Check the specfic tool/equipment wiki page. You can try to contact the volunteer authorizer directly, or sometimes the protocol is to post a request on the PS1 mailing list. For further details about the process, visit [[Authorization: An Overview for New Members]]

See also a list of [[Broken Authorization|authorization processes]] that currently require improvement.

See also a list of [[Broken Authorization|authorization processes]] that currently require improvement.