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Best Practices
Include correctly attributed photos & PDFs Include sources whenever you’re being factual Mark inc...
Etiquette
The etiquette we ask for in the bookstack is about what behaviours will make the best of it. It r...
What’s it for?
The bookstack is a wiki, and by that we mean it’s a repository of knowledge accessed by LSH’s web...
🤔 Materials that probably shouldn't be used
There are some materials that, whilst not on the banned list, are problematic in other ways and s...
⚠️ RISK ASSESSMENT
TO BE ADDED BY END OF JULY 2026
About
The Hackspace has Donated by Brett We don't have the original hoops, but we have 3D printed ourse...
🎯 Homing the laser
Make sure the red lens focus tube is raised and fixed in place. Don't forget that the tightener s...
✅ Pre-use checks
Ensure the bed is clear of debris Ensure the blades and bed are clean to reduce flashback* Check ...
⚡️Turning on the laser
Turn on the plug near the computer area The cooler should beep as it powers up. If it does not, c...
🚫 NEVER LASER THESE MATERIALS
These materials should never be used in the laser. This is not an exhaustive list. If you are not...
👨🔧 Replacing parts
📏 Alignment
Instructions for authorised users only
⚠️ Specialist cleaning
This should only be undertaken by an authorised person: currently, Keith, Divya or Neil. Cleaning...
🧹 General cleaning
After each use Remove all debris from the laser bed Clean the blades and laser bed using the wipe...
❌ Shutting down the laser
🏁 After you've finished
🔎 Focusing
✅ Materials that are safe to laser
These materials are 'safe' to laser, but are still to be considered a fire risk. Please follow in...
🔥 Fire risk
Remember that there is only a laser in the space due to a fire caused by inattention. Any materia...
💨 Air quality
The extraction system for the laser is adequate, but not brilliant. Some members at the Hackspace...