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questions before i join
Wed, 02/24/2010 - 00:25 — R-n-D_Solo
hey guys im working on my mechanical engineering degree, and i already have had college level classes on how to run all the metal working equipment. would i still need to take all your classes as well? i already have all my designs done, and cuts plotted. i just need to load the gcode and cut.
JC
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JC,
Yes, you will still need to take the classes. Our insurance requires it and we need to make sure you understand how things are done at TechShop as well.
I had owned a machine shop when I first walked into TechShop and had to take the classes. It was worth it to me. My first projects repaid me all membership and SBU fees. I still think TechShop is a great deal.
Thanks,
Scott
JC, Hope you decide to join.
JC,
Hope you decide to join. I know it's a pain to have to retake things you probably already know, but think about it this way: Would you want to be working in a machine shop with people that only claim to know what they're doing? Making everyone take the SBU is a good policy and makes it safe for everyone.
I can just imagine someone getting their head knocked off by some goober leaving the chuck in the lathe head.