Training

Which tools require training?

This question is not as straightforward as it sounds. Each member comes to the space with a varying level of experience, so while hand drills may not be on our list of tools that require training it is certainly feasible that some members will need training for safe and effective use of hand drills. With that said, the table below is our best effort at laying out which tools and equipment require safety training, and what constitutes as training. You should always seek help if you do not know how to use a tool. This is a learning space, and questions are always welcome.

Tool Training Requirements

Shop Area	Tool	Training Required	Class Available	Peer Training Available	Wiki Guidance Available
Wood Shop	Hand tools	No		X
	All non-movable saws, sanders, stock removal, and shaping tools	Yes	X		X
	Lathes	Yes	Paid Class
	CNC Routers	Yes	Paid Class
Metal Shop	Hand tools	None	Peer Learning
	Welders	Yes	Paid Class and Peer Learning
	Plasma Table	Yes	Peer Learning
	Machine Shop (Mills, Lathes)	Yes	None
	Saws, Benders, Shears	Training Available	Paid Class
	Blacksmithing	Yes	Paid Class and Peer Learning
Textiles	Sewing Machines	Training Available	Paid Class and Peer Learning
	Industrial Sewing Machines	Training Available	Peer Learning
	Screen Printing	Training Available	Paid Class and Peer Learning
	Leather	None	Peer Learning
Rapid Prototyping	Laser Cutter	Yes	Paid Class and Peer Learning
	3D Printers	Training Available	Paid Class and Peer Learning
	Vinyl Cutter	Training Available	Paid Class and Peer Learning
	Vinyl Heat Press	None	Peer Learning
Electronics	Soldering	Training Available	Paid Class and Peer Learning
	Microcontrollers	Training Available	Paid Class and Peer Learning
	Computer Software	Training Available	Paid Class and Peer Learning
Miscellaneous	Stained Glass	Training Available	Peer Learning
	Digital Photography	Training Available	Peer Learning
	Photo Darkroom	Training Available	Peer Learning
	Spraybooth and Airbrushes	Training Available	Peer Learning