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Any tool more dangerous than a soldering iron requires authorization before use, these are marked with a sticker like the one above. Authorizations are how we keep each other safe and maintain our tools for the community, this is why authorizations are still required even if a member has prior knowledge of how to use a specific tool. Be cool, get authed.
Some authorizations are regularly scheduled while others are scheduled on-demand. To schedule an on-demand authorization, members may post in the relevant Discord channel, or contact a volunteer authorizer directly. Contact information for all current volunteer authorizers can be found at Volunteer Positions.
Notice, March 2024: Information on this page may be stale (thank you COVID). Double check by verifying on Discord with how to get authorized for any tool.
Please help us out by letting area hosts (or #wiki-love) know if the information on this page needs to be updated. You are also welcome to update this wiki page yourself. Thanks!
Wood Shop
The Wood Shop Basic Authorization is a prerequisite for all other authorizations listed in this section. The Basic Authorization is a two-part process:
- Complete the Canvas Course, first
- Through the Canvas Calendar schedule an in-person authorization
If you have trouble you can reach out on the #woodshop-general on Discord or email woodshop@pumpingstationone.org
| Area | Authorization | Contact | Schedule |
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| Woodshop | Basic Authorization | Complete the Canvas Course | Woodshop Authorization |
| Woodshop | Sweet 16 Wood Lathe | Contact Donzell Gordon to set up a time | Donzell Gordon |
| Woodshop | Delta Mortiser and Tenon Jig | Ask in #woodshop-general on Discord | |
| Woodshop | Advanced Bandsaw: Resawing and Maintenance | Ask in #woodshop-general on Discord | |
| Woodshop | SawStop Dado Stack | Ask in #woodshop-general on Discord |
Small Metals
All small metals authorizations are by-request.
| Area | Authorization | Contact |
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| Small Metals | Basic Authorization | Small Metals Authorizers |
| Small Metals | Casting | Small Metals Authorizers |
| Small Metals | Hydraulic Press | Small Metals Authorizers |
Ask for dates and times on the Discord #small-metals-general channel.
Please review the wiki pages: Acetylene_Air_Torch_Jewelry, Evenheat_810_Kiln, AIM_Kiln_1413 and Dyna_Kiln_N100
Cold Metals
All small metals authorizations are by-request.
| Area | Authorization | Contact |
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| Cold Metals | Basic Authorization: Tier 1 | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Clausing Metal Lathe | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | LeBlond Metal Lathe | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Bridgeport Knee Mill | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Grizzly Mini Metal Lathe | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Surface Grinder | Cold Metals Authorizers |
| Cold Metals | Baldor 510 Tool Grinder | Cold Metals Authorizers |
Hot Metals
The Hot Metals general auth is a prerequisite for all other authorizations in this area, in addition to any listed prerequisites.
| Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
| Hot Metals general auth | Hot Metals Authorizers |
| Big Blasting Cabinet | Contact an Authorizer to set up a time |
| Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine | Viral Authorizations, Post request to Slack |
| Powder Coating | Contact an Authorizer to set up a time |
| MIG Welder | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
| TIG Welder | Contact an authorizer to set up a time |
| CNC Plasma Cutter | Regularly scheduled - check the Events Calendar |
| Handheld Plasma Cutter | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
| Blacksmithing/Forges | Auths available during office hours - check the Events Calendar |
CNC - Lasers
CNC - 3D Printers
| Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
| Prusa i3 3D printer | are online only through canvas |
| Creality Ender 3 A 3D Printer | are online only through canvas |
| Form 3 SLA 3D printer | Authorization is restricted to members running paid parts; requesting parts is at-cost and requires no authorization. Slack @Books |
Industrial CNC
| Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization | Prerequisites | Authorizer(s) |
| ShapeOko2 CNC Router | 2D and 3D Auths are scheduled 1:1 | None | Mike Thompson |
| Shopbot PRS CNC router | Regularly scheduled - check the Events Calendar | None | David Earl |
| Tormach 1100 series CNC mill | See the Canvas course for authorization information | Cold Metals general auth, Bridgeport auth | Alex Berkowitz |
2D Printing
| Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
| Mimaki CJV30-160 | Complete the Canvas Course |
| Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Large-format Printer | Contact 2D Printing Area Host |
Graphic Arts & Textiles
| Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization |
| Silhouette Cameo 3 Paper Cutter | |
| Singer 20U Industrial Sewing Machine | |
| Brother 230 knitting machine |
Electronics
The Electronics area currently has no available authorizations.
Kitchen
| Machine/Area Name | How to Schedule Authorization | Prerequisites | Authorizer(s) |
| Java Master 2002 Coffee Roaster | Contact an authorizer to set up a time | Acquire 1 lb green coffee beans, which can be done at Sweet Maria’s | Ryan Pierce |
