Check-off Requirements by Area

The rule of thumb is simple: if it plugs in, you need training before you use it. This page points you to the right place for each area.

To see which tools exist and whether a tool is marked as needing training, look it up in Atlas at https://atlas.waukeshamakers.com. To see whether you, or someone who could train you, are certified on it, check Journeyman at https://journeyman.waukeshamakers.com.

To be confirmed: the list of tools in each area that need a check-off, and any tools that are self-serve. Area Champions are asked to fill in their area below.

Wood Shop

Saws, sanders, routers and dust collection. Every corded tool needs a check-off. See the Wood Shop book; the Wood Shop: Radial Arm Saw SOP is a good example of what a check-off covers.

Metal Shop

Welders, grinders and plasma cutting. PPE is required. See the Metal Shop book and Shop Safety: Fire Safety and Hot Work.

Digital Fabrication

3D printers, the laser cutter and CNC. 3D printing and laser cutting are self-serve once you have been trained. See the Digital Fabrication book, including Digital Fabrication: Laser Cutter and Digital Fabrication: Laser-Safe and Prohibited Materials.

Electronics Lab

Soldering, components and microscopes. See the Electronics Lab book.

Fiber Arts

Sewing and leatherworking machines and hand tools. See the Fiber Arts book.

Flex Space

Vehicle and bike work, plus the paint and spray booth. See the Flex Space book.