# Checkout Request **URL:** https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/c/checkout-request/40.md [Latest](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Checkout Request category](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/about-the-checkout-request-category/2573)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 0
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d… --- ## [Milling Machine](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/milling-machine/8089)
**Author:** [@HSingh](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/HSingh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/milling-machine/8089 "2026-11-11T13:25:05Z")
Hi all, I heard the milling machine was up and running and Bob was giving an authorization this Thursday. Any chance I could get the details so I could also get authorized? --- ## [Woodshop requests](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/woodshop-requests/8095)
**Author:** [@HSingh](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/HSingh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/woodshop-requests/8095 "2026-11-09T13:52:55Z")
Hi all, I am requesting authorization on the jointer, planer, bandsaw, table saw and CNC router. Would anyone be able to authorize me next week from 3pm to 5pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday or any time Sunday,… --- ## [Belt Sander Training](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/belt-sander-training/8093)
**Author:** [@connor.bray](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/connor.bray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 3:40am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/belt-sander-training/8093 "2026-11-07T03:40:19Z")
I’m new to the makerspace and was wondering if it would be possible for me to get the required training to use the belt sander in the metal shop? @AdamT I was told you might be able to help - do you know who I could con… --- ## [Jewlery checkout request - Acetylene torch](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/jewlery-checkout-request-acetylene-torch/8080)
**Author:** [@Lillian](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Lillian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/jewlery-checkout-request-acetylene-torch/8080 "2026-11-04T15:47:26Z")
Hello! Am I able to be checked out on the acetylene torch in the jewelry space? If possible, I would also like to get checked out on the small drill press at the same time/after, but no worries if not. I am available any… --- ## [Wood shop auth request](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wood-shop-auth-request/8067)
**Author:** [@krwilson](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/krwilson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wood-shop-auth-request/8067 "2026-10-30T19:12:51Z")
Hi all, I’m Kasey Wilson. I took a tour last night and am planning to join. I was hoping to get authorized on the big planer and miter saw to finish a project. If possible, I’d like to do this over the weekend (10/31-11… --- ## [Training Authorization request](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/training-authorization-request/7990)
**Author:** [@HSingh](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/HSingh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/training-authorization-request/7990 "2026-10-30T06:44:01Z")
Hi is there any availability for training on the mills and lathes as well as the embroidery machine? I am available from 7am to 11am or 4pm to 5pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and all day (every other week generally… --- ## [Vinyl Cutter Checkout Soonish](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/vinyl-cutter-checkout-soonish/7948)
**Author:** [@DJGrimes](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/DJGrimes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/vinyl-cutter-checkout-soonish/7948 "2026-10-25T18:36:39Z")
Hey - Looking to get checked out on the vinyl cutter basically anytime in the next week other than Saturday. --- ## [Wood Shop Authorization](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wood-shop-authorization/8031)
**Author:** [@chris\_mattei](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/chris_mattei)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wood-shop-authorization/8031 "2026-10-25T14:01:19Z")
Hello! I am planning to join the makers space and will be getting a library membership to start. I’m hoping to get authorized in the wood shop sometime next week if possible. Please let me know what day/time would work b… --- ## [Checkout Request for the Woodshop Area](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/checkout-request-for-the-woodshop-area/8000)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Pontius](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Craig_Pontius)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/checkout-request-for-the-woodshop-area/8000 "2026-10-18T23:15:27Z")
Good day everyone! I just signed up to be a member and would like to get started on my first wood working project. I would like get a checkout scheduled for the woodshop equipment. Is anyone available this week on Thursd… --- ## [Trotec Laser Authorization](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/trotec-laser-authorization/7971)
**Author:** [@adpow](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/adpow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/trotec-laser-authorization/7971 "2026-10-16T21:37:02Z")
Hello, Is anyone available to do an authorization for the trotec laser this week? @jody @Evelyn @Lex I’ve already got the authorization for the red laser and am comfortable with that. I’m free later at night this week b… --- ## [CNC Router Checkout Req](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/cnc-router-checkout-req/7732)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Johnson](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jeremy_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/cnc-router-checkout-req/7732 "2026-10-07T20:53:58Z")
Hi - I’d like to learn how to use the CNC Router. I’m making quite a large cutting board that I would like to put a juice groove in. Long story short, after failing to build a sturdy and accurate enough jig for this, I … --- ## [Hoping to get checked out to use hand tools in the woodshop](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/hoping-to-get-checked-out-to-use-hand-tools-in-the-woodshop/7927)
**Author:** [@Westley\_Grover](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Westley_Grover)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/hoping-to-get-checked-out-to-use-hand-tools-in-the-woodshop/7927 "2026-09-25T22:48:18Z")
Im relatively new here and was hoping to get checked out to use hand tools in the woodshop, apologies if I’m doing this wrong I don’t know what the procedure --- ## [Authorization on Laser Cutter](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/authorization-on-laser-cutter/7929)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Drake](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Chris_Drake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/authorization-on-laser-cutter/7929 "2026-09-25T21:31:45Z")
I would like to know when the next opportunity to get authorized on the laser cutter would be? Chris --- ## [Check out on glass equipment please!](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/check-out-on-glass-equipment-please/7863)
**Author:** [@Chadwick\_Noellert](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Chadwick_Noellert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/check-out-on-glass-equipment-please/7863 "2026-09-12T12:29:52Z")
Hi, my partner and I are both hoping to get checked out on some of the glass equipment. I don’t actually know exactly what it over there, but the glass grinder, at least, we’d like to use for a project. On the chance som… --- ## [Laser cutter authorization](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/laser-cutter-authorization/7848)
**Author:** [@KellyMSmith](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/KellyMSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/laser-cutter-authorization/7848 "2026-09-06T20:06:22Z")
Editing this to say I got it done tonight. Thanks! Hi! I’d like to get authorized to use the laser cutter soon so I can cut out some shapes for a How-to-Holiday project I’m planning. Is anyone available this evening, a… --- ## [Sublimation printer and heat press authorization](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/sublimation-printer-and-heat-press-authorization/7795)
**Author:** [@JimB](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/JimB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/sublimation-printer-and-heat-press-authorization/7795 "2026-08-27T18:50:07Z")
Hi everyone. Been a minute. Can I get checked out on the sub printer and heat press? Preferably this week if someone has time? If not just let me know when. If I don’t need checkout let me know that too please. Thanks… --- ## [Laser printer checkout](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/laser-printer-checkout/7791)
**Author:** [@AmySue](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/AmySue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/laser-printer-checkout/7791 "2026-08-22T20:27:08Z")
I would love to be checked out on the laser printer. I have a small one at home, but I’m looking to do a mass printing project instead of having to change out the board every cut. Thank you in advance! --- ## [Electronics Area Authorization Request (focused on Soldering)](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/electronics-area-authorization-request-focused-on-soldering/7742)
**Author:** [@DelandDavis](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/DelandDavis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/electronics-area-authorization-request-focused-on-soldering/7742 "2026-08-18T21:08:32Z")
Hello! I am interested in getting my feet wet with electronics, specifically soldering and de-soldering. I was curious if I could get authorized on some of the electronics area equipment. I also spoke with @Tony at the M… --- ## [Glassworks Authorization](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/glassworks-authorization/7762)
**Author:** [@Anna\_S](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Anna_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/glassworks-authorization/7762 "2026-08-17T13:00:12Z")
Hello! I would like to be checked out in glassworks. I am available most thursday and sunday nights. Is there anyone available soon to walk me through the process? --- ## [Is Anyone Available for Blacksmith Authorization?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/is-anyone-available-for-blacksmith-authorization/7757)
**Author:** [@Dylan\_Grace](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Dylan_Grace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/is-anyone-available-for-blacksmith-authorization/7757 "2026-08-13T23:46:24Z")
Hello! I am looking for someone who is able to walk me through a blacksmith authorization? I’m available Thursday-Saturday! Thank you! Dylan Grace --- ## [Jewelry authorization](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/jewelry-authorization/7722)
**Author:** [@Kirkt68](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Kirkt68)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/jewelry-authorization/7722 "2026-08-08T19:26:50Z")
I’D like to get authorized on the jewelry equipment. Kirk --- ## [3D Printer and Electronic Area (Soldering) Authorization Request](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/3d-printer-and-electronic-area-soldering-authorization-request/7733)
**Author:** [@DelandDavis](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/DelandDavis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/3d-printer-and-electronic-area-soldering-authorization-request/7733 "2026-08-07T14:40:29Z")
Hey all! It’s been a little while since I’ve been around the Makerspace because a lot of the work for my arcade cabinet has been done in my garage (sanding, painting, etc.) So I’m still Making, just haven’t been in the s… --- ## [Jewelry Area Authorization](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/jewelry-area-authorization/7734)
**Author:** [@adpow](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/adpow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/jewelry-area-authorization/7734 "2026-08-05T15:30:26Z")
@Heather @jody, @Arialia, @JamesFriend I am interested in getting checked out in the Jewelry area on whatever I can, though I am most interested in the torches for annealing copper for a current project I’m working on. … --- ## [CNC Machine Auth/Checkout](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/cnc-machine-auth-checkout/7653)
**Author:** [@Shelddav0](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Shelddav0)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/cnc-machine-auth-checkout/7653 "2026-08-04T15:04:18Z")
Hi, I would like to be authorized on the new CNC MACHINE sometime over the next few weeks. --- ## [Checkout on the wood shop area?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/checkout-on-the-wood-shop-area/7728)
**Author:** [@Bex](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Bex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/checkout-on-the-wood-shop-area/7728 "2026-08-03T23:50:19Z")
Hello! My fella and new member Chris wants to get checked out in the woodshop area. Is anyone available this evening (Friday 7/31) or tomorrow (Sat 8/9) to do the training? thanks! bex --- ## [Hello! I am new to this and looking for some guidance with Chekouts!](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/hello-i-am-new-to-this-and-looking-for-some-guidance-with-chekouts/7721)
**Author:** [@Bella\_Tijerina](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Bella_Tijerina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/hello-i-am-new-to-this-and-looking-for-some-guidance-with-chekouts/7721 "2026-07-29T20:43:14Z")
Hello, my name is Bella. I am a local artist looking for a space to paint and make jewelry. I am interested in freshening up my soldering skills to set and solder stones i have collected. I am also interested in painting… --- ## [Need Checked out on New Laser Engraver or CNC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/need-checked-out-on-new-laser-engraver-or-cnc/7684)
**Author:** [@Mikeguinn6](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Mikeguinn6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/need-checked-out-on-new-laser-engraver-or-cnc/7684 "2026-07-18T00:55:52Z")
Need to get checked out on new laser engraver. I have used the old one but my piece does not fit in it. --- ## [Looking to get forge checkout](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/looking-to-get-forge-checkout/7689)
**Author:** [@JENogakoord](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/JENogakoord)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/looking-to-get-forge-checkout/7689 "2026-07-16T02:05:17Z")
Just joined up and need someone to clear me for working in the metalworks area --- ## [Laser Cutter Refresh](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/laser-cutter-refresh/7676)
**Author:** [@Chadwick\_Noellert](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Chadwick_Noellert)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/laser-cutter-refresh/7676 "2026-07-13T21:47:48Z")
Hi - I was authorized to use the lasercutter last year by @Evelyn and then life happened and I was never able to begin the project I had planned. Hoping to start for real next week maybe and 95% sure I could remember wha… [Next page](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/c/checkout-request/40.md?page=1)