Tool Authorization Groups - Below is a list of the tool groups for which we are tracking authorizations. The tool steward(s) are listed next to each tool group, along with the method by which to get authorized to use the tools independently. Please contact the steward for more information about each tool. This list is not exhaustive of the tools available at Makersmiths and will be updated as needed.
| Tool Group | Tool Group Steward(s) | Authorization Method |
|---|---|---|
| MS - New Member Orientation | Scott Newman | New Member Orientation Class |
| MS - 3D Printer FDM | Scott Silvers | Red Tool Class |
| MS - 3D Printer SLA | Scott Silvers Jessee Maloney | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - Big Red | Jonathan White Brad Hess | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - Laser Cutter Advanced | John Dubelko Jessee Maloney | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - Laser Cutter Basic | John Dubelko Jesse Maloney | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - Metal Shop | Brad Hess | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - Router Table | Mike DeWan | Contact Steward |
| MS-L - Sawstop Advanced | Mike DeWan | Contact Steward |
| MS-L - Sewing Machines | Jessee Maloney | Contact Steward |
| MS-L - Tormach | Brad Hess | Contact Steward |
| MS-L - UV Printer | Melissa Kang Mike Tomlin | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - UV Printer Rotary | Melissa Kang Mike Tomlin | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - Vinyl Cutter - US Cutter | Dilip Patel | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - Woodshop | Mike DeWan | Red Tool Class |
| MS-L - Woodturning | Bryan Boston | Red Tool Class |
| MS-P - Blacksmithing | Adam "Squirrl" McClintock Jim Waldron | Red Tool Workshop |
| MS-P - Blast Cabinet | Scott Newman | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - EBF | Jim Waldron Jonathan White | Red Tool Class and subsequent Check Ride |
| MS-P - Gorton Mill | Dave Painter | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - Kiln | Bo Wernick | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - Metal Advanced | Dave Painter Jim Waldron | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - Metal Basic | Dave Painter Jim Waldron | Red Tool Class |
| MS-P - Metal Lathe | Dave Painter | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - Plasma CNC | Jim Waldron | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - Plasma Cutter | Jim Waldron | Contact Steward for proficiency demonstration |
| MS-P - Powder Coating | Justin Cooper | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - Power Hammer | Adam "Squirrl" McClintock | Red Tool Class |
| MS-P - Sewing Machine | Jim Waldron | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - Surface Grinder | Dave Painter | Contact Steward |
| MS-P - Welding - Gas | Jim Waldron Parker Brainard | Proficiency demonstration sign-off from any of: Jim Waldron, Parker Brainard |
| MS-P - Welding - MIG | Jim Waldron Parker Brainard | Proficiency demonstration sign-off from any of: Jim Waldron, Parker Brainard |
| MS-P - Welding - Stick | Jim Waldron Parker Brainard | Proficiency demonstration sign-off from any of: Jim Waldron, Parker Brainard |
| MS-P - Welding - TIG | Jim Waldron Parker Brainard | Proficiency demonstration sign-off from any of: Jim Waldron, Parker Brainard |
| MS-P - Woodshop Advanced | Dave Painter | Red Tool Class |
| MS-P - Woodshop Basic | Dave Painter | Red Tool Class |
| MS-P - Woodturning | Bryan Boston | Contact Steward |
Tool Information - The following includes various manuals, specs, and other information available for the Makersmiths tools.