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๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Trainers

Laser ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง’โ€๐Ÿง’ Users

Members who wish to become pilots need to be trained first. Members who are pilot trainers: Divja...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Neil Burley

โš ๏ธ RISK ASSESSMENT

Laser ๐Ÿšจ Health & Safety

Download link: #205 - Laser Cutter - 260819.pdf # Identify Hazards Who maybe Harmed Severity Cont...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Neil Burley

โš ๏ธ Risk assessment

Bernina Bernette 340 Deco Embroidery Ma...

Download Link: #306 - Embroidery Machine - 260702.pdf # Identify Hazards Risks Who maybe Harmed S...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Jacob Lucas

Best Practices

The Wiki

Include correctly attributed photos & PDFs Include sources whenever youโ€™re being factual Mark inc...

Updated 1 month ago by Jacob Lucas

Etiquette

The Wiki

The etiquette we ask for in the bookstack is about what behaviours will make the best of it. It r...

Updated 1 month ago by Jacob Lucas

Whatโ€™s it for?

The Wiki

The bookstack is a wiki, and by that we mean itโ€™s a repository of knowledge accessed by LSHโ€™s web...

Updated 1 month ago by Jacob Lucas

๐Ÿค” Materials that probably shouldn't be used

Laser โ‰๏ธ What materials can I cut/engrave?

There are some materials that, whilst not on the banned list, are problematic in other ways and s...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

๐ŸŽฏ Homing the laser

Laser ๐Ÿ“‹ Operating the laser

Make sure the red lens focus tube is raised and fixed in place. Don't forget that the tightener s...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

โœ… Pre-use checks

Laser ๐Ÿ“‹ Operating the laser

Ensure the bed is clear of debris Ensure the blades and bed are clean to reduce flashback* Check ...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

โšก๏ธTurning on the laser

Laser ๐Ÿ“‹ Operating the laser

Turn on the plug near the computer area The cooler should beep as it powers up. If it does not, c...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

๐Ÿšซ NEVER LASER THESE MATERIALS

Laser โ‰๏ธ What materials can I cut/engrave?

These materials should never be used in the laser. This is not anย exhaustive list. If you are not...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

๐Ÿ’จ Air quality

Laser ๐Ÿšจ Health & Safety

The extraction system for the laser is adequate, but not brilliant. Some members at the Hackspace...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire risk

Laser ๐Ÿšจ Health & Safety

Remember that there is only a laser in the space due to a fire caused by inattention. Any materia...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

โœ… Materials that are safe to laser

Laser โ‰๏ธ What materials can I cut/engrave?

These materials are 'safe' to laser, but are still to be considered a fire risk. Please follow in...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

๐Ÿ”Ž Focusing

Laser ๐Ÿ“‹ Operating the laser

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

๐Ÿ After you've finished

Laser ๐Ÿ“‹ Operating the laser

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

โŒ Shutting down the laser

Laser ๐Ÿ“‹ Operating the laser

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

๐Ÿงน General cleaning

Laser ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Maintenance

After each use Remove all debris from the laser bed Clean the blades and laser bed using the wipe...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

โš ๏ธ Specialist cleaning

Laser ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Maintenance

This should only be undertaken by an authorised person: currently, Keith, Divya or Neil. Cleaning...

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley

๐Ÿ“ Alignment

Laser ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Maintenance

Instructions for authorised users only

Updated 2 months ago by Neil Burley