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== General Information ==
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==General Information==
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MakeICT's metal shop is an open 1236 sq ft area dedicated to metal working with shared space for bicycle repair.
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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.
  
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[[User:Jeremiah Loder|Jeremiah Loder]] is the Benevolent Dictator over the metal shop.
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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.
  
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==Metal Shop Wish List==
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Spray paint of any type is prohibited in the Metal shop.  
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A list of equipment or tools that the metal shop would like to obtain.  If you would like to donate one of these tools please contact the BD before dropping the tools or equipment off.
 
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*2x72 Belt Grinder - To allow us to facilitate knife making classes. This size belt grinder is useful due to the large number of belts available, from super course to super fine, including scotchbrite and leather for polishing work.  Thanks to Jerry Carpenter for donating the motor and brought our cost down and the Board approved this tool to be built!!
 
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*CNC Plasma cutting table.  I would like to get one in either 4x4 or 4x8.  This would be an awesome addition to the metal shop and would be a lot more approachable than the Tormach.
 
  
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== Machine Access Policy ==
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==Metal Shop Lead==
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Metal working tools are hazardous. Before anyone may use the tools, they need to attend a shop safety class and be approved for tool use. We want everyone to go home safe and in one piece! SAFE OPERATION of tools is top priority.
 
  
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While not required, we strongly suggest that anyone who wishes to work in the metal shop has a tetanus vaccination. We only get one life and one body to destroy, poisoning from rusty metal is a bad way to go.
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Unfilled Position - Seeking new lead.
  
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We strongly suggest that while tools are in operation, anyone entering the shop use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and hand protection.
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==Metal Shop Assistant leads==
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Rustin Atkeisson
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John Miranda
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Jimmy Tennant
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Steve McHugh
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==Contacting leads==
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To get in touch with Metalshop leadership, email [mailto:metalshop@makeict.org metalshop@makeict.org] , or to get a hold of Larry directly at [mailto:mudbug58@gmail.com mudbug58@gmail.com]
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==Meetings==
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*[[Metalshop Meetup 2023-6-1|Metalshop Meetup June 1, 2023]]
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*[[Metalshop Meetup 2024-1-5|Metalshop Meetup January 5, 2024]]
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*[[Metalshop Meetup 2024-2-2|Metalshop Meetup February 2, 2024]]
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*[[Metalshop Meetup 2024-3-1|Metalshop Meetup March 1, 2024]]
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==Machine Access Policy==
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{{:Metalshop_Access_Policy}}
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==Personal Metal Storage Policy==
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Please be aware that any personal metal stored in the metal shop must be labeled with your name and a current date.
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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.
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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.
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The metal shop is not liable for any supplies left in the space.
  
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It is HIGHLY recommended that we use a buddy system, where no single person is working in the shop without a second person in the building so that if there is an injury, somebody else is there to call for help or assist you.
 
  
 
==General Shop Safety==
 
==General Shop Safety==
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#Do not use any machine you are not comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help.
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#Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug and leave a note on the machine and notify the metal shop BD-[[User:Jeremiah Loder|Jeremiah Loder]].
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#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.
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#NEVER ASSUME A TOOL IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. Always check the tool prior to use.
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#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-
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#Always check tools prior to use.
 
#Wear safety glasses at all times when tools are in use in the shop area.
 
#Wear safety glasses at all times when tools are in use in the shop area.
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#Ear protection is also recommended, many of the tools operate above 90 decibels and without protection, you are losing hearing.
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#Ear protection is recommended
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#When working in metal shop:
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#No open-toed shoes or loose clothing
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#*No open-toed shoes or loose clothing (remove drawstrings)
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#Remove objects on hands and wrists
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#*Remove objects on hands and wrists (including rings, bracelets, & watches)
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#Remove dangly necklaces and earrings
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#*Remove dangly necklaces, hair ornaments, and earrings
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#Restrain long hair to prevent entanglement
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#*Restrain long hair to prevent entanglement
 
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#*Natural fiber clothing is required for all hot work. Synthetics can melt to your skin.
 
 
#Do not leave machines running unattended.
 
#Do not leave machines running unattended.
 
#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.
 
#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.
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#Be aware of the work going on around you. Do not accidentally bump into another person or their materials while they are working. Don't forget you can be harmed by the actions of those around you in the metal shop.
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#Be aware of the work going on around you.
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#Most shop accidents are caused by working tired, rushed or distracted. As you get more experience, you will learn to listen to the little voice in the back of your mind that says, you probably shouldn't do that. Stop and think, there is usually a safer way of performing that function. These machines do not have a brain, please use yours!
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#Wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) Safety glasses welding sleeves, grinding shields etc.
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#Unplug/turn off the air compressor when not in use
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#Make sure all windows and doors are shut before leaving
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==Metalshop Safety==
  
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==Metal shop Safety ==
 
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#Smoke is not always a bad sign in the metal shop, but you need to be aware of the situation you are in. Smoke is a hazard to your health, so when doing operations that cause smoke, please try to limit it and have proper ventilation.
 
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#No wet or damp items of any type (including drink containers, rags, or hands) may be placed or left on machine surfaces as they will corrode.
 
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#Do not lean or sit on machinery.
 
 
#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.
 
#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.
 
#Users who consistently fail in their clean-up responsibilities may be denied shop access.
 
#Users who consistently fail in their clean-up responsibilities may be denied shop access.
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#Use equipment only for its intended use.
 
#Use equipment only for its intended use.
 
#If you have made an adjustment to a piece of equipment, return it to its normal position after you are done.
 
#If you have made an adjustment to a piece of equipment, return it to its normal position after you are done.
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#Make sure the machine’s work surface is unobstructed and clean before use.
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#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.
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#Always be aware of the proximity of moving machine parts to body parts - fingers.
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#Metal can be hot even though it doesn't look like it, beware of burns.
 
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#Metal is heavy and can cause injury if falling.
 
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#All guests are the responsibility of the member. Guests are NOT allowed to use equipment. This is a working shop, so children less than 7 years old are not allowed for safety.
 
  
 
==Machine shop Specific Safety==
 
==Machine shop Specific Safety==
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#This includes all mills and lathes in the metalshop.
 
#This includes all mills and lathes in the metalshop.
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#BD or authorized peer certification is required to operate this equipment.  This can be as easy as showing the BD or peer the proper use of said equipment and describing experience.
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#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.
 
#Due to the high level of technical understanding and cost of the Tormach CNC mill, extensive training will be required before use.
 
#Due to the high level of technical understanding and cost of the Tormach CNC mill, extensive training will be required before use.
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#All work shall be secured properly and all loose objects removed from tables before machines are operated.
 
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#Milling cutters and other hardened tools shall not be struck with steel hammer. Blocks of wood, rawhide, or copper hammers should be used.
 
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#Proper feeds and speeds shall be selected before operations are started.
 
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#Machines shall be stopped before any attempts are made to measure or to check work.
 
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#Guards and baffles shall be used to protect others from flying chips, oil or coolants.
 
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#Most all equipment has pinch point or crushing areas that you need to be familiar with before using that equipment.
 
  
 
==Welding shop Specific Safety==
 
==Welding shop Specific Safety==
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#Member is responsible for using welding curtains to protect other people in area from weld flash hazards.
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#ALWAYS wear a proper face shield when grinding and a welding helmet when welding.
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#Use the proper face shield when grinding and a welding helmet when welding.
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#ALWAYS wear closed-toed shoes, no excuses!
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#Closed-toed shoes.
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#It will make you more comfortable to wear a long-sleeved, non-flammable shirt such as a welding jacket while welding.
 
 
#Wear the appropriate glove while welding.
 
#Wear the appropriate glove while welding.
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#We suggest you wear ear protection (earplugs or muffs) to prevent sparks from entering your ear canal. An eardrum punctured by a spark will instantly cauterize and never heal.
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#We suggest you wear ear protection to prevent sparks from entering your ear canal.
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'''Fumes'''
 
 
#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.
 
#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.
 
#No galvanized (zinc plated) material should be welded without removal of the galvanized coating near the weld zone to protect from poison gas release.
 
#No galvanized (zinc plated) material should be welded without removal of the galvanized coating near the weld zone to protect from poison gas release.
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'''Fire'''
 
'''Fire'''
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#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.
 
#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.
  
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'''Electrocution'''
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'''Burns'''
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#Before turning on a welding machine, make sure there are no puddles of water on the floor around the weld bench or the machine. Make sure the welding machine is dry, including the main box, the torch and the plug.
 
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#There is little risk of fatal electrocution from a properly working MIG weld machine.
 
  
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'''Burns'''
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#Welded metal will remain hot for several minutes after it is welded.
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#Welded metal will remain hot for several minutes after it is welded and will not be obvious of the heat retained. In most cases the heat is localized near the weld itself but you cannot tell by looking.
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#Burn kit is in the big orange medical bag in the cold shop.
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#MIG welding steel will create sparks, so earplugs and full coverage safety glasses should be worn to prevent burns to sensitive tissue.
 
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#Gloves must be worn when welding and handling recently welded material. Deerskin or heavy-duty insulated welding gloves give the best protection, but you can choose the glove that is right for you.
 
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#'''If you burn yourself, immediately cool the wound, seconds count! We will keep burn cream in the fridge, apply asap!''' Burns will happen, just a part of metal working.
 
  
 
'''UV Burns'''
 
'''UV Burns'''
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#The light emitted from a weld arc is brighter than that of the sun. Do not look at the arc without wearing a full-faced welding mask with a shade 9 or darker filter plate. Always make sure the weld curtains are in place between the welder(s) and other people in the shop. You will be more comfortable if you cover any exposed skin, including cuff and collar areas, while welding or observing inside the weld area. The rays from the arc can cause a UV burn much worse than a sunburn.
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#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'''
 
'''Compressed Gas Cylinders'''
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#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 [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjgoben1NTJAhVxtoMKHcOUD3EQyCkIHjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DejEJGNLTo84&usg=AFQjCNHsmc_7cnerbQoLrdAHYLgzwssOnQ&bvm=bv.109910813,d.eWE rocket] powerful enough to severely injure or kill people and damage equipment and the building itself.
 
#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 [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjgoben1NTJAhVxtoMKHcOUD3EQyCkIHjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DejEJGNLTo84&usg=AFQjCNHsmc_7cnerbQoLrdAHYLgzwssOnQ&bvm=bv.109910813,d.eWE rocket] powerful enough to severely injure or kill people and damage equipment and the building itself.
 
#The following guidelines must be followed at all times:
 
#The following guidelines must be followed at all times:
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#**Cylinders must be securely capped.
 
#**Cylinders must be securely capped.
  
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== Equipment List ==
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==Equipment List==
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| [[File:Tormach_PCNC_1100_Series3.jpg|200px]] || 4 Axis 34" x 9.5" [[Tormach CNC Mill]] || Tormach || PCNC 1100 || 220 || Working|| Curt Gridley ||[[http://www.tormach.com/document_direct_download.html?doc_id=738  manual]]
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|[[File:Tormach_PCNC_1100_Series3.jpg|200px]]||4 Axis 34" x 9.5" [[Tormach CNC Mill]]||Tormach||PCNC 1100||Working||Curt Gridley||Curt Gridley<br>Jason Bailey||[https://www.tormach.com/support/wpdmpro/um10349-pcnc1100-manual-0916a-web/?wpdmdl=1584&ind=0 manual]<br>[https://www.tormach.com/support/mill/1100-mill/pcnc-1100-knowledge-base/ FAQ]
 
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| [[File:Anatomy_of_Logan_Lathe.png|200px]] || 12"x 35" Metal Gear Head Lathe|| Logan-Powermatic  || 2557TH|| 220 || Not set up yet|| ?? ||[[File:Logan_manual.pdf|manual]]
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|[[File:Cnc plasma table.jpg|200px]]||3 Axis 48" x 48"  
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[[CNC Plasma Cutter|CNC Plasma Cutter]]
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|MakeICT||N/A||Working||Curt Gridley||
 
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|[[File:Anatomy_of_Logan_Lathe.png|200px]]||12"x 35" Metal Gear Head Lathe||Logan-Powermatic||2557TH||Working||Joe Groom||<br>Joe Groom<br>||[[Media:Logan manual.pdf|manual]]<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK7myNyi1pI How To Video]
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| [[File:Craftsman lathe.jpg|200px]] || 12" Metal Lathe|| Craftsman || 101.28990|| 110 || Working|| ?? ||[[File:Craftsman Lathe manual.pdf|manual]]
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|[[File:Craftsman lathe.jpg|200px]]||12" Metal Lathe||Craftsman||101.28990||Working||Joe Groom||<br>Joe Groom<br>||[[Media:Craftsman Lathe manual.pdf|manual]]
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|[[File:Mill drill.jpg|200px]]||8"x29" Manual Mill||Enco||GL-30B||Working|| || ||[[Media:RF-30 manual.pdf|manual]]
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|[[File:Miller211.jpg|200px]]||MIG Autoset Welder||Miller||Millermatic 211 Autoset||Working|| || ||[[Media:Miller211 manual.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:Miller211.jpg|200px]] || MIG Autoset Welder || Miller || Millermatic 211 Autoset || 220 || Working|| [[User:Jeff Eck|Jeff Eck]] ||[[File:Miller211_manual.pdf|manual]]
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|[[File:HotMax123.jpg|200px]]||MIG Welder||Hot Max||135WFG 135 Amp||Working|| || ||
 
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| [[File:Hypertherm30XP.jpg|200px]] || Plasma Cutter || Hypertherm || 30 XP || 220 || Working|| [[User:Jeff Eck|Jeff Eck]] ||[[File:Hypertherm30XP_manual.pdf|manual]]
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|[[File:Hypertherm_65.jpg|200px]]||CNC Plasma Table Cutter||Hypertherm||Powermax 65||Working|| || ||[[Media:Hypertherm 65 Manual.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:WELDING HELMET.jpg|200px]] || Welding Helmet || Chicago Electric || 91214 || solar || Working || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] || [[File:WELDING HELMET.pdf|manual]]
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|[[File:Hypertherm30XP.jpg|200px]]||Plasma Cutter||Hypertherm||30 XP||Working|| || ||[[Media:Hypertherm30XP manual.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File: DWE402G.jpg|200px]] || 4-1/2” Paddle Angle Grinder || DeWalt || DWE402G || 110V || Working || [[User:Jeff Eck|Jeff Eck]] || [[media: DWE402G _manual.pdf |manual]]
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|[[File:WELDING HELMET.jpg|200px]]||Welding Helmet||Chicago Electric||91214||Working|| || ||[[Media:WELDING HELMET.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:ANGLE GRINDER.jpg|200px]] || 4.5" Angle Grinder || Chicago Electric || 91223 || 110 || Working || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] ||[[File:ANGLE_GRINDER.pdf|manual]]
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|[[File:Ingersoll_Compressor.jpg|200px]]||[[Media:IR SS5L5 manual.pdf|5HP 60 gal Compressor]]||Ingersoll Rand||SS5L5||Operational|| || ||
 
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| [[File:SHEAR-BRAKE-ROLLER.jpg|200px]] || Combo Shear/Brake/Roller || Central Machinery || 5907 || Working || Working || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] ||  
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|[[File:Blast cabinet.jpg|200px]]||Abrasive Blast Cabinet||Central Pneumatic||62144||Working|| || ||[[Media:Blast cabinet manual.pdf|manual]]
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[[File:SHEAR-BRAKE-ROLLER.pdf|manual]]
 
 
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| [[File:BANDSAW.jpg|200px]] || Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw || Central Machinery || 93762 || 110 || Working || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] || [[File:LAYDOWN BANDSAW.pdf]]
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|[[File:DWE402G.jpg|200px]]||4-1/2” Paddle Angle Grinder||DeWalt||DWE402G||Working|| || ||[[Media:DWE402G manual.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:Jet_JBS-14MW_photo.jpg|200px]] || 14" Vertical Metal/Wood Cutting Band Saw || Jet || JBS-14MW || 110 || Working || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] || [[File:Jet_JBS-14MW_manual.pdf]]
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|[[File:tumbler.jpg|200px]]||18 Lb Vibratory Tumbler||Chicago Electric||96923||Working|| || ||[[Media:Tumbler manual.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:BANDFILE.jpg|200px]] || 1/2" Bandfile Belt Sander || Chicago Electric || 92158 || 110 || Working || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] || [[File:BANDFILE.pdf]]
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|[[File:SHEAR-BRAKE-ROLLER.jpg|200px]]||Combo Shear/Brake/Roller||Central Machinery||5907||Working|| || ||[[Media:SHEAR-BRAKE-ROLLER.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:BAR AND ROD BENDER.jpg|200px]] || Bar and Rod Bender || Central Machinery || 38471 || Elbow grease || To Setup || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] || [[File:BAR AND ROD BENDER.pdf]]
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|[[File:BandsawG0561.jpg|200px]]||Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saw||Grizzly||G0561||Working|| || ||[[Media:Bandsaw manual g0561 m.pdf|manual]]
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| [[File:tube roller.jpg|200px]] || Tubing Roller || Pittsburgh || 99736 || Working || Setup || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] || [[File:99736 tube roller manual.pdf]]
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|[[File:BANDFILE.jpg|200px]]||1/2" Bandfile Belt Sander||Chicago Electric||92158||Working|| || ||[[Media:BANDFILE.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:20ton press.jpg|200px]] || 20 Ton Hydraulic Press || Central Machinery || 20 Ton || Working || Setup || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] ||
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|[[File:BAR AND ROD BENDER.jpg|200px]]||Bar and Rod Bender||Central Machinery||38471||To Setup|| || ||[[Media:BAR AND ROD BENDER.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:Lift Table.jpg|200px]] || 1000lb Hydraulic Lift Table || Central Machinery || 1000 lbs, 34" max height || Working || Setup || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] || [[File:Lift table manual.pdf]]
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|[[File:tube roller.jpg|200px]]||Tubing Roller||Pittsburgh||99736||Setup|| || ||[[Media:99736 tube roller manual.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:Foldable Shop Crane.jpg|200px]] || Foldable 2 Ton Shop Crane (Cherry Picker) || Pittsburgh || 2 Ton || Working || Setup || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] || [[File:Shop Crane manual.pdf]]
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|[[File:Lift Table.jpg|200px]]||1000lb Hydraulic Lift Table||Central Machinery||1000 lbs, 34" max height||Setup|| || ||[[Media:Lift table manual.pdf|manual]]
 
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| [[File:Johnson forge.jpg|200px]] || 120K BTU/hr Gas Forge|| Johnson Forge || 120K BTU || Needs converted to NG || Setup for propane|| [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] ||  
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|[[File:ANVIL.jpg|200px]]||Anvil||Trenton||Made in 1900||Setup|| || ||
 
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| [[File:ANVIL.jpg|200px]] || Anvil || Trenton || Made in 1900 || On the Stump || Setup || [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]] ||
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|[[File:Deckel KF2.jpg|200px]]||Copy Mill||Deckel||Made in 1956||Setup|| || ||[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHYw36lpoUAV3wucaZTmpEUF1JERjwnm/view?usp=sharing Manual (75MB)]
 
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==Metal Shop Classes==
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==MetalShop Classes==
  
 
'''Safety Class'''
 
'''Safety Class'''
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*This is a free course for members
 
*This is a free course for members
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*This class covers the basic safety knowledge to allow members to use the basic metal working tools and grants access to the basic equipment.  
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*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 teach members how to properly use these tools.
 
*It does NOT unlock machining tools, Tormach, mill or lathe.
 
*It does NOT unlock machining tools, Tormach, mill or lathe.
 
*It does NOT unlock Forge or smelting equipment.
 
*It does NOT unlock Forge or smelting equipment.
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*If you are not sure how to use a piece of equipment needed for your project ask someone that knows or the BD or assistant BD.
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*It does not unlock the welders or Plasma cutter.
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*If you are uncomfortable with using multiple pieces of equipment then take the Intro to Metal Shop class, which will teach you how to operate the basic tools and allow you to get hands on with them with supervision.
 
  
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'''Intro to Metal Shop'''
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'''MIG Welding Class'''
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*We are currently working on this class and is not quite ready to be offered yet.
 
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*We are going to try to make this class also cover the safety class requirements soyou donthave to take both.
 
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*If you have not been around metal shops before or don't know how to use the equipment this is the class for you!
 
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*This class will offer members a chance to learn how to USE the basic metal working tools in the metal shop.
 
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*It will cover safety, setup, blade changes, adjustments and basic use of all the basic tools. Including but not limited to files, hand grinders, hand drills, drill press, horizontal and vertical band saws ,bench grinders and whatever else we time to cover.
 
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*There will be a fee for this class.
 
  
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'''MIG Welding Class'''
 
 
*Never welded before? Want to improve your welding abilities? Here you go!
 
*Never welded before? Want to improve your welding abilities? Here you go!
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*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.
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*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.
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*There will be a fee for this class.
 
*There will be a fee for this class.
 
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*Short class time to learn some basics
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*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.
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*There will be a fee for this class.
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'''Spot Welding'''
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*We are currently looking for an instructor for this class, if you are interested in teaching this class contact metal shop BD, please.
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*Advanced classes that include the use of dividing heads are being researched
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*There will be a fee for both classes
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 24 August 2024


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

Unfilled Position - Seeking new lead.

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

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.

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
Tormach PCNC 1100 Series3.jpg 4 Axis 34" x 9.5" Tormach CNC Mill Tormach PCNC 1100 Working Curt Gridley Curt Gridley
Jason Bailey		 manual
FAQ
Cnc plasma table.jpg 3 Axis 48" x 48"

CNC Plasma Cutter

MakeICT N/A Working Curt Gridley
Anatomy of Logan Lathe.png 12"x 35" Metal Gear Head Lathe Logan-Powermatic 2557TH Working Joe Groom
Joe Groom
 manual
How To Video
Craftsman lathe.jpg 12" Metal Lathe Craftsman 101.28990 Working Joe Groom
Joe Groom
 manual
Mill drill.jpg 8"x29" Manual Mill Enco GL-30B Working manual
Miller211.jpg MIG Autoset Welder Miller Millermatic 211 Autoset Working manual
HotMax123.jpg MIG Welder Hot Max 135WFG 135 Amp Working
Hypertherm 65.jpg CNC Plasma Table Cutter Hypertherm Powermax 65 Working manual
Hypertherm30XP.jpg Plasma Cutter Hypertherm 30 XP Working manual
WELDING HELMET.jpg Welding Helmet Chicago Electric 91214 Working manual
Ingersoll Compressor.jpg 5HP 60 gal Compressor Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 Operational
Blast cabinet.jpg Abrasive Blast Cabinet Central Pneumatic 62144 Working manual
DWE402G.jpg 4-1/2” Paddle Angle Grinder DeWalt DWE402G Working manual
Tumbler.jpg 18 Lb Vibratory Tumbler Chicago Electric 96923 Working manual
SHEAR-BRAKE-ROLLER.jpg Combo Shear/Brake/Roller Central Machinery 5907 Working manual
BandsawG0561.jpg Horizontal Metal Cutting Band Saw Grizzly G0561 Working manual
BANDFILE.jpg 1/2" Bandfile Belt Sander Chicago Electric 92158 Working manual
BAR AND ROD BENDER.jpg Bar and Rod Bender Central Machinery 38471 To Setup manual
Tube roller.jpg Tubing Roller Pittsburgh 99736 Setup manual
Lift Table.jpg 1000lb Hydraulic Lift Table Central Machinery 1000 lbs, 34" max height Setup manual
ANVIL.jpg Anvil Trenton Made in 1900 Setup
Deckel KF2.jpg 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

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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.
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