The laser cutter is currently down until further notice due to an accident Friday 5/13/2016. An extra thick (1/2") piece of foamboard was being cut at very high power when it caught on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, but there has been damage to the belts, tubes, the red dot/wiring, the carriage and possibly the lens tube. At this time there is no estimated time when repairs will be complete.
Please note: when it is back up, everyone wishing to use it will need to be re-checked out on its operation by a board member. (currently Claudio Donndelinger, Justin Ragsdale, Cliff Gurlen, Ernest McCracken, and myself). Additionally, The "Approved Materials List" on the wiki is NOT a guideline. If you want to use something not on that list, you MUST provide a sample to a board member to be tested. If approved, it will be added to the list.
We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to have service restored as soon as possible.
Secretary,
MidSouth Makers