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*Rustin Atkeisson | *Rustin Atkeisson | ||
*Gene Stowell | *Gene Stowell | ||
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*Brett Headford | *Brett Headford | ||
*James (Jimmy) Tennant | *James (Jimmy) Tennant | ||
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===Purpose of the meeting:=== | ===Purpose of the meeting:=== | ||
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| − | + | *There is more that needs to be done in the metalshop than what the lead and subleads currently have bandwidth to handle in a timely manner. The main focus was to prioritize what tasks can be done first as well as coordinate with other metalshop users to see if and how they would like to help. In addition, the lead wanted to hear if there were other issues that needed to be addressed or if there were things we needed to improve. The end result of this meeting now means multiple streams of effort going to put the done stamps on these projects! | |
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| + | *Thank you to everyone that attended and showing how awesome MakeICT really is! | ||
===Spare metal in shop and off of end of building=== | ===Spare metal in shop and off of end of building=== | ||
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*Will not scrap out the 4x6 frames off the end of the building since the cost of replacing those materials would be more than a couple hundred dollars but may put a taking offers form on the biggest frame | *Will not scrap out the 4x6 frames off the end of the building since the cost of replacing those materials would be more than a couple hundred dollars but may put a taking offers form on the biggest frame | ||
*The black metal storage rack will eventually find a home once the heavy steel beams find a new home | *The black metal storage rack will eventually find a home once the heavy steel beams find a new home | ||
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*Need to go through the sheetmetal in the hot shop and recycle any scrap that isn’t bigger than a 6in by 6in square (this may mean taking some time with the angle grinders to reduce big sheets to something useable and manageable | *Need to go through the sheetmetal in the hot shop and recycle any scrap that isn’t bigger than a 6in by 6in square (this may mean taking some time with the angle grinders to reduce big sheets to something useable and manageable | ||
| + | ===The New Big Green Powder Coat oven=== | ||
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*Chris Wirgler is leading up a team to rewire the machine to get it working on existing wiring | *Chris Wirgler is leading up a team to rewire the machine to get it working on existing wiring | ||
*We may not need to buy a 3 phase inverter to get it running, but we’ll still need to pick up a plug | *We may not need to buy a 3 phase inverter to get it running, but we’ll still need to pick up a plug | ||
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===The New Big Giant Sand Blaster=== | ===The New Big Giant Sand Blaster=== | ||
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*Larry Meeks is heading up getting that machine up and running | *Larry Meeks is heading up getting that machine up and running | ||
*Would like to build a scissor jack style platform to make it easier to use the machine | *Would like to build a scissor jack style platform to make it easier to use the machine | ||
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*Currently have approval from Facilities to pour the concrete pad, but will coordinate with the board before moving further due to it being a change to the outside of the building | *Currently have approval from Facilities to pour the concrete pad, but will coordinate with the board before moving further due to it being a change to the outside of the building | ||
| + | ===CNC Plasma Cutter=== | ||
| − | + | *Jimmy Tennant is leading up the efforts on | |
| − | *Jimmy Tennant is leading up the efforts on | ||
*It is up and running | *It is up and running | ||
*We do not need to add water to the table during use, but the exhaust system needs to be running | *We do not need to add water to the table during use, but the exhaust system needs to be running | ||
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===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
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*Need to go through the craftsman lathe and oil up / tighten up the machine | *Need to go through the craftsman lathe and oil up / tighten up the machine | ||
*Cold Shop Horizontal Saw is throwing blades and needs adjustment | *Cold Shop Horizontal Saw is throwing blades and needs adjustment | ||
*Waiting on parts to show up for the Ridgid Angle Grinder | *Waiting on parts to show up for the Ridgid Angle Grinder | ||
*Waiting on new gloves to show up for the little red sand blaster | *Waiting on new gloves to show up for the little red sand blaster | ||
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| + | === '''Class Requests''' === | ||
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| + | * Would like to see more project based classes come up like Doug's lift lid and pencil box classes where the basics of tools are taught and the projects are started, but then the rest of the project is up to the student to finish | ||
| + | ** Projects like the fabled windchime class would fit this need and a price of close to $75 might not be off putting considering the price of big tuned windchimes | ||
| + | ** The lead is open to suggestions for more classes as well as other people teaching classes and is willing to help with classes if requested | ||
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| + | ==Link back to Metalshop Page== | ||
| + | [https://wiki.makeict.org/wiki/Metalshop_Area Metalshop Wiki Page] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:44, 3 June 2023
Contents
Metalshop Meetup May 2nd 2023
Attendees:
- Rustin Atkeisson
- Gene Stowell
- Larry Meeks
- Gemma Blackburn
- Gretchen Koch
- Chris Wirgler
- Larry Meeks
- James Barth
- Wes Timmerman
- Joe Birzer
- Dean Day
- James Lancaster
- Brett Headford
- James (Jimmy) Tennant
- Marco Garcia
Purpose of the meeting:
- There is more that needs to be done in the metalshop than what the lead and subleads currently have bandwidth to handle in a timely manner. The main focus was to prioritize what tasks can be done first as well as coordinate with other metalshop users to see if and how they would like to help. In addition, the lead wanted to hear if there were other issues that needed to be addressed or if there were things we needed to improve. The end result of this meeting now means multiple streams of effort going to put the done stamps on these projects!
- Thank you to everyone that attended and showing how awesome MakeICT really is!
Spare metal in shop and off of end of building
- Will not scrap out the 4x6 frames off the end of the building since the cost of replacing those materials would be more than a couple hundred dollars but may put a taking offers form on the biggest frame
- The black metal storage rack will eventually find a home once the heavy steel beams find a new home
- Need to coordinate with Facilities about where to store the casters that seem to be multiplying in numbers
- Need to go through the sheetmetal in the hot shop and recycle any scrap that isn’t bigger than a 6in by 6in square (this may mean taking some time with the angle grinders to reduce big sheets to something useable and manageable
The New Big Green Powder Coat oven
- Chris Wirgler is leading up a team to rewire the machine to get it working on existing wiring
- We may not need to buy a 3 phase inverter to get it running, but we’ll still need to pick up a plug
- We would like to move the big green over to the cubby area once we verify that the oven is working correctly
The New Big Giant Sand Blaster
- Larry Meeks is heading up getting that machine up and running
- Would like to build a scissor jack style platform to make it easier to use the machine
- Will need to make a new orifice to meet the capacity of our current air system
- Will also need to run a 3/4in ID air hose over to that box (most likely run by Rustin)
- New setup should be able to sandblast an entire intake manifold in under 15 minutes (currently takes 2hrs)
- Will need to pour a 10x10 concrete pad for the dust filtration system that goes with the sandblaster which will also need to have a screen per zoning
- Currently have approval from Facilities to pour the concrete pad, but will coordinate with the board before moving further due to it being a change to the outside of the building
CNC Plasma Cutter
- Jimmy Tennant is leading up the efforts on
- It is up and running
- We do not need to add water to the table during use, but the exhaust system needs to be running
- Next step: focus on torch height control working fully
- Future step: add downdraft exhaust system
Repairs
- Need to go through the craftsman lathe and oil up / tighten up the machine
- Cold Shop Horizontal Saw is throwing blades and needs adjustment
- Waiting on parts to show up for the Ridgid Angle Grinder
- Waiting on new gloves to show up for the little red sand blaster
Class Requests
- Would like to see more project based classes come up like Doug's lift lid and pencil box classes where the basics of tools are taught and the projects are started, but then the rest of the project is up to the student to finish
- Projects like the fabled windchime class would fit this need and a price of close to $75 might not be off putting considering the price of big tuned windchimes
- The lead is open to suggestions for more classes as well as other people teaching classes and is willing to help with classes if requested
