New Member- general question/advice

[mblatz]

As a fairly new member you will need to get checked out/signed off to use the lasers:

Laser Basics Training

Hello, I am a new member and I would like to please do a Laser Basics training. I don’t see one on the schedule, but I have been checking it for the last few weeks. Is anyone available to do the class, or show me the basics one on one? Thank you, Charlie C.

Then this class will likely help you a lot for what you want to accomplish:

1 Seat Left Tonight @6:30 PM - Create Router Templates with the Laser & Use Them on the Router Table

Have you ever heard of Router Templates? They are used to add shapes to wooden items. Shapes like handles on charcuterie boards, outlines of cartoon characters, and inlays. This class takes you from zero to awesome in a single night. You even take home your very own Bunny that you will make using this method. Save $20-$30 each time you create a new design vs purchasing templates from a vendor. Who knows, maybe selling router laser templates can be your new side gig. Thursday Class https://cale…

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