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| + | == The Letterpress Area is currently in the process of being decommissioned as of September 2024. Information below may not be accurate. == | ||
| + | [[File:Letterpress.png|alt=Image displaying the make ict logo on the top with the text Letterpress shop on the bottom.|thumb|300x300px]] | ||
===General Information:=== | ===General Information:=== | ||
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'''Area Authorization:''' | '''Area Authorization:''' | ||
| − | There is | + | There is an area authorization for this Area. |
'''Equipment access is listed on each equipment page however is also summerized below:''' | '''Equipment access is listed on each equipment page however is also summerized below:''' | ||
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The [[Challenge Paper cutter|Challenge Paper Cutter]], [[Thermal Laminator]], the [[Challenge Eh-3|Paper drill]], and the [[Electric Corner Punch|Corner punch]] are able to be peer-athorized by any authorized member. | The [[Challenge Paper cutter|Challenge Paper Cutter]], [[Thermal Laminator]], the [[Challenge Eh-3|Paper drill]], and the [[Electric Corner Punch|Corner punch]] are able to be peer-athorized by any authorized member. | ||
| − | The [[Nuarc Platemaker|Nuarc Plate Maker]] and the [[Heidelberg Windmill]] are | + | The [[Nuarc Platemaker|Nuarc Plate Maker]] and the [[Heidelberg Windmill]] are authorized by an approved class or the area lead '''<u>ONLY.</u>''' Peer Authorization is not an approved path to become authorized on these two pieces of equipment. |
'''Drugs and Alcohol Policy for Letterpress:''' | '''Drugs and Alcohol Policy for Letterpress:''' | ||
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===Letterpress Area Safety:=== | ===Letterpress Area Safety:=== | ||
| − | + | There are 5 simple safety rules for the letterpress shop: | |
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| + | #Don't put anything near any blade or punch that you don't want cut or drilled. | ||
| + | #Be aware of your surroundings. There are hazards everywhere. | ||
| + | #No alcohol or drugs in the letterpress area. | ||
| + | #Be excelent to each other. Share your knownlege or what you are working on. Clean up after yourself. Be a good steward of the equipment. | ||
| + | #Make safely no matter what. | ||
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| + | ===Project Storage Policy:=== | ||
| + | Currently due to limited space in our shop, any projects may only be stored onsite in a rented locker in the hallway. | ||
===Equipment:=== | ===Equipment:=== | ||
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External Resources: | External Resources: | ||
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External Resources: | External Resources: | ||
| − | | | + | |Inoperable due to lack of power. |
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|[[File:Electric Paper Folder.jpg|alt=Image displaying the Electric Paper holder in the letterpress shop|thumb|Electric Paper Folder]] | |[[File:Electric Paper Folder.jpg|alt=Image displaying the Electric Paper holder in the letterpress shop|thumb|Electric Paper Folder]] | ||
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External Resources: | External Resources: | ||
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External Resources: | External Resources: | ||
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===Classes:=== | ===Classes:=== | ||
| − | + | '''Classes in this area are not currently being offered. Keep an eye on the forum for updates.''' | |
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| + | This is a draft list: | ||
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| + | [[Introduction to Photopolymer Platemaking]] (Nuarc Fliptop Authorization) | ||
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| + | [[Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill|Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill Press]] (Heidelberg authorization) | ||
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| + | [[Introduction to Die Cutting|Introduction to die cutting]] (Heidelberg Diecutting Authorization. Prerequesites: [[Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill|Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill Press]]) | ||
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| + | [[Introduction to foil inlay printing]] (Heidelberg foil-inlay authorization Prerequisites: [[Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill|Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill Press]], [[Introduction to Die Cutting]]) | ||
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| + | [[Printing processes for specialty printmaking]] (Prerequisite: [[Heidelberg Authorization Course Sequence]]). | ||
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| + | [[Digital-media to platten printing]] (prerequisite: [[Laser Cutter]] Authorization, [[Heidelberg Authorization Course Sequence]])<br /> | ||
===Resources:=== | ===Resources:=== | ||
[https://talk.makeict.org/c/letterpress/51 Forum] | [https://talk.makeict.org/c/letterpress/51 Forum] | ||
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| + | __INDEX__ | ||
| + | __NEWSECTIONLINK__ | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:32, 22 September 2024
Contents
The Letterpress Area is currently in the process of being decommissioned as of September 2024. Information below may not be accurate.
General Information:
Coming Soon(tm)
Access Policy:
This Policy is Under Construction and as such is not yet approved by the board.
Area Authorization:
There is an area authorization for this Area.
Equipment access is listed on each equipment page however is also summerized below:
The Challenge Paper Cutter, Thermal Laminator, the Paper drill, and the Corner punch are able to be peer-athorized by any authorized member.
The Nuarc Plate Maker and the Heidelberg Windmill are authorized by an approved class or the area lead ONLY. Peer Authorization is not an approved path to become authorized on these two pieces of equipment.
Drugs and Alcohol Policy for Letterpress:
No person under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol may enter the area.
Policy on use of area by minors:
No person under the age of 18 may use this space unless directly supervised by a parent or guardian.
Letterpress Area Safety:
There are 5 simple safety rules for the letterpress shop:
- Don't put anything near any blade or punch that you don't want cut or drilled.
- Be aware of your surroundings. There are hazards everywhere.
- No alcohol or drugs in the letterpress area.
- Be excelent to each other. Share your knownlege or what you are working on. Clean up after yourself. Be a good steward of the equipment.
- Make safely no matter what.
Project Storage Policy:
Currently due to limited space in our shop, any projects may only be stored onsite in a rented locker in the hallway.
Equipment:
| Image | Make | Model | Function | Resources | Equipment Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidlberg | Windmill | Platten Press | Make ICT Resources:
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Needs Maintenance | |
| NuArc | Fliptop | Photopolymer Plate Maker | Make ICT Resources:
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Unknown | |
| Challenge | Champion | Paper Cutter | Make ICT Resources:
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Operable | |
| Challenge | EH-3 | 3 spindle paper drill | Make ICT Resources:
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Inoperable due to lack of power. | |
| Unknown | Unknown | Electric Paper Folder | Make ICT Resources:
|
Needs repair. | |
| Unknown | Unknown | Electric Corner Punch | Make ICT Resources:
|
Needs repair. | |
| Unknown | Unknown | Thermal Laminator | Make ICT Resources:
|
Unknown | |
| Unknown | Unknown | Heavy Paper Stapler |
Classes:
Classes in this area are not currently being offered. Keep an eye on the forum for updates.
This is a draft list:
Introduction to Photopolymer Platemaking (Nuarc Fliptop Authorization)
Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill Press (Heidelberg authorization)
Introduction to die cutting (Heidelberg Diecutting Authorization. Prerequesites: Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill Press)
Introduction to foil inlay printing (Heidelberg foil-inlay authorization Prerequisites: Introduction to the Heidelberg Windmill Press, Introduction to Die Cutting)
Printing processes for specialty printmaking (Prerequisite: Heidelberg Authorization Course Sequence).
Digital-media to platten printing (prerequisite: Laser Cutter Authorization, Heidelberg Authorization Course Sequence)
Resources:
