Changes

In the cold metals area we have grouped together authorizations on the non-precision cutting tools into a single authorization called "Tier 1". The [[Central Machinery Metal Bandsaw]], [[DoAll Drill Press]], [[Bench Grinder (6in)]], [[Sears Belt Sander|Belt Sander]], [[Johnson Bandsaw]] are under a Tier 1 certification process. The session covers basic operation and safety on the machines.

In the cold metals area we have grouped together authorizations on the non-precision cutting tools into a single authorization called "Tier 1". ''The handout (the "script") we use is at [[Cold Metals Tier 1]]''. The [[DoAll Drill Press]], [[Bench Grinder (6in)]], [[Sears Belt Sander|Belt Sander]], [[Johnson Bandsaw]], DoAll Bandsaw are under a Tier 1 certification process. The session covers basic operation and safety on the machines.

Monitor the mailing list for times and dates.

Monitor the mailing list for times and dates.

We want as many people available to do Tier 1 certification as we can get.  

We want as many people available to do Tier 1 certification as we can get.  

The idea is to promote safety, and get people used to the sounds that a machine tool cutting well makes.  

The idea is to promote safety, and get people used to the sounds that a machine tool cutting well makes.

New authorizers get authorized to authorize others by (1) having some  

New authorizers get authorized to authorize others by (1) having some  

amount of presence in the shop and (2) closely following the "script"  

amount of presence in the shop and (2) closely following the "script"