Metalshop Area

General Information

MakeICT's metal shop is broken up into 2 areas, a cold shop and a hot shop. The hot shop features welding equipment and plasma cutting equipment as well as sand blasting and powder coating. While the cold shop centers around machining operations including lathes and milling machines.

You are expected to clean up after yourself. Failure to clean up your own mess will lead to being banned from use of metal shop tools and equipment.

Spray paint of any type is prohibited in the Metal shop.

Metal Shop Lead

Larry Meeks

Metal Shop Assistant leads

Rustin Atkeisson

John Miranda

Jimmy Tennant

Steve McHugh

Contacting leads

To get in touch with Metalshop leadership, email metalshop@makeict.org , or to get a hold of Larry directly at mudbug58@gmail.com

Meetings

• Metalshop Meetup June 1, 2023
• Metalshop Meetup January 5, 2024
• Metalshop Meetup February 2, 2024
• Metalshop Meetup March 1, 2024

Machine Access Policy

• Use of the Metal Shop requires attendance in the area-specific safety class. Completion of the safety class will grant access to the area and use of the basic tools.
• Advanced tools require demonstration of safe and correct operation to an approved authorizer, as listed on the Wiki, or attendance in an instructional class. These tools are: Welders, Plasma Cutter, Forge, Lathes, Manual Mill, CNC Plasma, Powder coating equipment, Oxy / Acetylene torch, and the Tormach CNC Mill.

Approved by the board on January 18, 2018

Personal Metal Storage Policy

Please be aware that any personal metal stored in the metal shop must be labeled with your name and a current date. Any metal without a label or with a date older than 30 days will be used for classes or be sorted by the area leads and either given away to members or disposed of. You are allowed to store your metal for longer than 30 days however the label must be updated to current at least every 30 days.

The metal shop is not liable for any supplies left in the space.

General Shop Safety

1. Do not use any equipment you are not comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help.
2. Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. uUnplug The equipment, leave a note on the machine and notify the metalshop Lead-
3. Always check tools prior to use.
4. Wear safety glasses at all times when tools are in use in the shop area.
5. Ear protection is recommended
6. No open-toed shoes or loose clothing
7. Remove objects on hands and wrists
8. Remove dangly necklaces and earrings
9. Restrain long hair to prevent entanglement
10. Do not leave machines running unattended.
11. Never talk to or disturb anyone operating power tools, forge or welding equipment. If you must talk to an operator wait until the operator finishes the operation.
12. Be aware of the work going on around you.
13. Wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) Safety glasses welding sleeves, grinding shields etc.
14. Unplug/turn off the air compressor when not in use
15. Make sure all windows and doors are shut before leaving

Metalshop Safety

1. You are responsible for cleaning your machines, your work space, and putting all tools away after use. Scrap metal should be placed in designated locations. Use vacuums or hand brushes to clean machinery.
2. Users who consistently fail in their clean-up responsibilities may be denied shop access.
3. Make sure machines are in the “off” position and motion has stopped, before leaving them after use.
4. Make sure all gas cylinders are in the off position while not in use.
5. All safety guards must be kept in place while operating equipment. If a guard or safety device is an impediment to safe operation of a machine - ask for help.
6. Use equipment only for its intended use.
7. If you have made an adjustment to a piece of equipment, return it to its normal position after you are done.
8. All guests are the responsibility of the member. Guests are NOT allowed to use equipment. Children under 8 years old are not allowed for safety.

Machine shop Specific Safety

1. This includes all mills and lathes in the metalshop.
2. Lead authorized certification is required to operate this equipment. This can be as easy as showing the Lead or peer the proper use of said equipment and describing experience.
3. Due to the high level of technical understanding and cost of the Tormach CNC mill, extensive training will be required before use.

Welding shop Specific Safety

1. Use the proper face shield when grinding and a welding helmet when welding.
2. Closed-toed shoes.
3. Wear the appropriate glove while welding.
4. We suggest you wear ear protection to prevent sparks from entering your ear canal.
5. NEVER weld on or near anything that's been cleaned with a chlorinated hydrocarbon like brake-cleaner. When combined with UV light, chlorinated hydrocarbons can create phosgene gas, which can cause serious injury or death. Ventilation will not prevent poisoning.
6. No galvanized (zinc plated) material should be welded without removal of the galvanized coating near the weld zone to protect from poison gas release.
   • Welding Fumes and Gases Fact Sheet
   • Metal Fume Fever

Fire

1. Make sure the hot work area is free from all flammable materials such as flammable liquids, paper, etc. Do not wear clothing or gloves that have been exposed to flammable liquids.

Burns

1. Welded metal will remain hot for several minutes after it is welded.
2. Burn kit is in the big orange medical bag in the cold shop.

UV Burns

1. The light emitted from a weld arc is brighter than the sun. Do not look at the arc without wearing a full-faced welding mask with a shade 9 or darker filter plate.

Compressed Gas Cylinders

1. Argon and CO2 are inert, nontoxic gases normally present in the atmosphere. However, if allowed to fill an enclosed area these gases can fully displace breathable air, causing asphyxiation and death. Greater potential danger is the valve being knocked off the cylinder, turning it into a rocket powerful enough to severely injure or kill people and damage equipment and the building itself.
2. The following guidelines must be followed at all times:
   • Storing
     • Cylinders must ALWAYS remain upright and NEVER be placed horizontally.
     • Cylinders must be secured with a non-combustible material (metal) to an immovable object to prevent them from falling.
   • Moving
     • Cylinders must be securely capped.

Equipment List

Picture	What	Manufacturer	Model	Status	Expert	Authorizers	How To	Power Requirements
	4 Axis 34" x 9.5" Tormach CNC Mill	Tormach	PCNC 1100	Working	Curt Gridley	Curt Gridley Jason Bailey	manual FAQ
	3 Axis 48" x 48" CNC Plasma Cutter	MakeICT	N/A	Working	Curt Gridley
	12"x 35" Metal Gear Head Lathe	Logan-Powermatic	2557TH	Working	Joe Groom	Joe Groom	manual How To Video
	12" Metal Lathe	Craftsman	101.28990	Working	Joe Groom	Joe Groom	manual
	8"x29" Manual Mill	Enco	GL-30B	Working			manual
	MIG Autoset Welder	Miller	Millermatic 211 Autoset	Working			manual
	MIG Welder	Hot Max	135WFG 135 Amp	Working
	CNC Plasma Table Cutter	Hypertherm	Powermax 65	Working			manual
	Plasma Cutter	Hypertherm	30 XP	Working			manual
	Welding Helmet	Chicago Electric	91214	Working			manual
	5HP 60 gal Compressor	Ingersoll Rand	SS5L5	Operational
	Abrasive Blast Cabinet	Central Pneumatic	62144	Working			manual
	4-1/2” Paddle Angle Grinder	DeWalt	DWE402G	Working			manual
	18 Lb Vibratory Tumbler	Chicago Electric	96923	Working			manual
	Combo Shear/Brake/Roller	Central Machinery	5907	Working			manual
	Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saw	Grizzly	G0561	Working			manual
	1/2" Bandfile Belt Sander	Chicago Electric	92158	Working			manual
	Bar and Rod Bender	Central Machinery	38471	To Setup			manual
	Tubing Roller	Pittsburgh	99736	Setup			manual
	1000lb Hydraulic Lift Table	Central Machinery	1000 lbs, 34" max height	Setup			manual
	Anvil	Trenton	Made in 1900	Setup
	Copy Mill	Deckel	Made in 1956	Setup			Manual (75MB)

MetalShop Classes

Safety Class

• This is a free course for members
• This class covers the basic safety knowledge to allow members to use the basic metal working tools and grants access to the basic equipment.
• It does NOT teach members how to properly use these tools.
• It does NOT unlock machining tools, Tormach, mill or lathe.
• It does NOT unlock Forge or smelting equipment.
• It does not unlock the welders or Plasma cutter.

MIG Welding Class

• Never welded before? Want to improve your welding abilities? Here you go!
• Class starts with some short videos and some classroom time, then moves out to the metal shop for an equipment overview and demonstration. After that, every person will have a chance to do some welding with an experienced welder coaching you. There will be a fee for this class. Please wear appropriate footwear and long sleeve shirt.

Plasma Cutting Class

• There will be a fee for this class.
• Short class time to learn some basics
• This class will cover cutting steel with the plasma cutter and what settings to use for what thickness of metal. Proper tip selection and changing. It will also have a hands on session where everyone will get a chance to use the cutter on different thickness materials. Please wear appropriate footwear and long sleeve shirt.

Tig Welding Class

• There will be a fee for this class.
• Small class size gives more one on one time to learn and practice welds.
• Class will cover safety, overview of Tig welder, Demonstration of both Aluminum and Steel welding, and provide each participant the opportunity to weld both types.

Spot Welding

• Class is contingent upon getting the REX spot welder wired up and running
• There will be a fee for this class

Milling Class

• Basic use and processes are covered in the milling basics class
• Advanced classes that include the use of dividing heads are being researched
• There will be a fee for both classes

Copy Mill Class

• Class is contingent upon getting the Deckel Duplicator mill setup

• There will be a fee for both classes

Lathe Class

• Basic use and processes are covered in the lathe basics class
• There will be a fee for this class

Powder Coating Class

• Covers the basic process of powder coating and baking of a small part
• There will be a fee for this class

Bicycle Maintenance

• We are currently looking for an instructor for this class, if you are interested in teaching this class contact the metalshop Lead

Basic Forge Techniques

• We are currently looking for an instructor for this class, if you are interested in teaching this class contact the metalshop Lead
• This may turn into a committee with enough interest

MetalShop Maintenance

MetalShop Maintenance

MetalShop Wish List

A list of equipment or tools that the metalshop would like to obtain. If you would like to donate one of these tools please contact the Metalshop Lead before dropping the tools or equipment off.

1. English wheel : Grizzly T25101 - Benchtop English Wheel http://www.grizzly.com/products/Benchtop-English-Wheel/T25101?utm_campaign=zPage&utm_source=grizzly.com
2. Shear :
3. Brake :
4. Finger brake :
5. Spot welder :
6. Iron worker : 50 ton ?
7. Large manual mill with digital read out :
8. Metal ring roller :
9. Tubing bender with hydraulics :
10. 2nd miller 211 welder :
11. Cnc lathe :
12. Sheet metal punch :
13. Power hammer blacksmith :
14. Paint booth : Would need larger building for this
15. Hearing protection : over the ear or in the ear
16. Welding wire and consumables :
17. Garage door for hot shop
18. Few more forges and anvils :
19. Swage blocks and tongs for blacksmith :
20. Welding gear: welding sleeves, leather aprons, etc.