The laser cutter can be used by any properly trained members of TC Maker. You must be trained and an active member to use the laser cutter.
No, because of the popularity of this tool, we employ a scheduling system so members can complete long running jobs without being hassled.
We ask members to donate $5/hour for using the laser. This goes to paying for the laser’s upkeep.
The laser cutter orientation for the large laser is run 2-3 times a month on Wednesday from 7 to 8 pm in the laser cutter room. Please sign-up in Eventbrite as space is limited.
We run orientation nearly every week or every other week, please wait for the next event if you can’t make the current one.
If you have been trained, than you can follow these instructions.
This is covered in training, there are a number of banned and acceptable material. The most popular materials people use the laser for is wood and acrylic.
Because the Epilog uses very archaic software we currently require one on one training. I have been staying after the normal class on Wednesday’s (after 8) to run people though using the Epilog. Please mail [email protected] to schedule this training.
| Tool | How to Get Checked Out |
|---|---|
| Full Spectrum Laser | Attend Wednesday Orientation |
| Epilog Laser | Request Wednesday One on One training at [email protected]. |
Check out the Full Spectrum reservation calendar. Also keep an eye on the main blog. Laser outages usually warrant a front page post.
Put an Orange “Out of Order” Tag on it – and Email l[email protected] with what is going on.
We highly prefer that people default to putting the laser ‘Out of Order’ instead of trying to fix a non obvious problem as the laser has some very sensitive sub systems. When in doubt, put it out! (of order).
Into the dumpster on the side of the building. Please empty the bins if they are full.
We try to clean the laser weekly on Wednesday evenings, though sometimes this does not happen due to scheduling conflicts.
There is a sheet next to the computer in the laser room to indicate the last time the laser was cleaned.
Right now the shop manager is responsible for maintaining the Laser. If you would like to help maintain the laser you will have to be trained and commit to cleaning it from time to time, but help would be greatly appreciated! Please contact [email protected] if you would like to be a laser ‘intern’.