Authorizations

How Do I Get Authorized?

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 - Confirm authorizations on Discord first

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 - #woodshop-general on Discord

The Wood Shop Basic Authorization is a prerequisite for all other authorizations listed in this section. The Basic Authorization is a two-part process:

1. Complete the Canvas Course, first
2. Through the Canvas Calendar schedule an in-person authorization

If you have trouble you can reach out to #woodshop-general on Discord or email woodshop@pumpingstationone.org.

Area	Authorization	Contact	Schedule
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 - #small-metals-general on Discord

All small metals authorizations are by-request.

Area	Authorization	Contact
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 in #small-metals-general on Discord.

Please review the wiki pages: Acetylene_Air_Torch_Jewelry, Evenheat_810_Kiln, AIM_Kiln_1413 and Dyna_Kiln_N100

Cold Metals - #cold-metals-general on Discord

All small metals authorizations are by-request.

Tier 1 Cold Metals Authorization

Authorizations for many of the most commonly used metal tools, including the drill press, bandsaw, Johnson bandsaw, chop saw, belt sander, bench grinder, and angle grinders, are bundled together into a single session.

The following table generally requires completion of Tier 1 prior to authorization.

Area	Authorization	Contact
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 - #hotmetalshop on Discord

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 #hotmetalshop on Discord
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 - #lasers on Discord

Machine/Area Name	How to Schedule Authorization
Universal PLS6.150D 150W Laser Engraver	Contact Lasers Authorizers
BOSS LS-3655 150w Laser Engraver	Contact Lasers Authorizers
Universal Laser Maintenance	Contact Lasers Authorizers
Boss Laser Maintenance	Contact Lasers Authorizers

CNC - 3D Printers - #3d-sla-printing on Discord

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. Ask in Discord.

Industrial CNC - #cnc-general on Discord

ShopBot

There are 2 required classes for complete Shopbot Authorization. The first class is a software-only class to cover CNC concepts and the toolpath and control software. This class is unlimited capacity and generally open to the public. The software-only class is a prerequisite for the second class, the hands-on ShopBot authorization, which will be significantly shortened since it will only cover the specifics of the tool itself.

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 - #2d-printing on Discord

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 - #arts-general on Discord

Sewing Machines

No certification is required for the tabletop sewing machines. For the Singer 20U Industrial Sewing Machine, there is a tutorial video, followed by a required authorization session with the Arts & Crafts Area Host or authorizer). The Singer Serger 14T948DS differential feed sewing machine also requires authorization.

Machine/Area Name	How to Schedule Authorization
Silhouette Cameo 3 Paper Cutter
Singer 20U Industrial Sewing Machine
Brother 230 knitting machine

Electronics - #⚡-electronics-general on Discord

The Electronics area currently has no available authorizations.

Kitchen - #kitchen-general on Discord

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

New Tool Authorization Template

Information for all authorizations will be maintained in this Authorizations page, and individual tool pages (or wherever else) can link back here. This creates one simple place to go and manage information regarding an auth without having to hunt down the the individual tool or content on multiple pages.

Copy the example in Template:ToolAuthorization and paste it into this Authorizations page under the correct area/section, then fill out the needed fields. Once the page saves, above the filled out template there will be a {{#lst:Authorizations|authid}} code snippit sepcific for that filled out auth. Copy and paste this snippit into the tools page that requires the authorization. If you later need to update the auth information, return to this page and edit it here.

Sample Template Code

{{Template:ToolAuthorization
|authid = hotairballoon
|authorization_name = Hot Air Balloon
|authorizer = [[User:Jane_hacker|Jane Hacker]]
|schedule_frequency = Twice a week, see Canvas
|discord_channel_link = https://discord.com/channels/1270929620224704544/1271319468055855165
|discord_channel_name = #random
|step1 = [https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/40 Complete the Canvas course]
|step2 = Use Canvas to schedule with the next available in-person auth
|step3 = Complete the in-person auth
|description = Please remember to bring aviator goggles and propane
}}

Example:

Hot Air Balloon

Labeled Section Transclusion

{{#lst:Authorizations|hotairballoon}}