Metalshop Area

General Information

MakeICT's metal shop is an open 1200 sq ft area dedicated to metal working with a shared space for bicycle repair.

Jeremiah Burian is the Metalshop Lead

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.

• 2x72 Belt Grinder
• 12 inch Disc grinder / belt sander combo
• Tubing notcher
• Cordless power tool set drill,sawzall,impact
• Pneumatic nibblers and shears
• Manual mill endmills and bits

Machine Access Policy

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.

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.

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.

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

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. unplug The equipment,leave a note on the machine and notify the metalshop Lead-Jeremiah Burian.
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.

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 or authorized peer 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.

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	Power	Status	Expert	How To
	4 Axis 34" x 9.5" Tormach CNC Mill	Tormach	PCNC 1100	220	Working	Curt Gridley	[manual]
	12"x 35" Metal Gear Head Lathe	Logan-Powermatic	2557TH	220	Working	??	File:Logan manual.pdf
	12" Metal Lathe	Craftsman	101.28990	110	Working	??	File:Craftsman Lathe manual.pdf
	8"x29" Mill Drill	Enco	GL-30B	110	Working	??	File:RF-30 manual.pdf
	MIG Autoset Welder	Miller	Millermatic 211 Autoset	220	Working	Jeff Eck	File:Miller211 manual.pdf
	Plasma Cutter	Hypertherm	30 XP	220	Working	Jeff Eck	File:Hypertherm30XP manual.pdf
	Welding Helmet	Chicago Electric	91214	solar	Working	Gavin Rondeau	File:WELDING HELMET.pdf
	4-1/2” Paddle Angle Grinder	DeWalt	DWE402G	110V	Working	Jeff Eck	manual
	4.5" Angle Grinder	Chicago Electric	91223	110	Working	Gavin Rondeau	File:ANGLE GRINDER.pdf
	18 Lb Vibratory Tumbler	Chicago Electric	96923	110	Working	Gavin Rondeau	File:Tumbler manual.pdf
	Combo Shear/Brake/Roller	Central Machinery	5907	Working	Working	Gavin Rondeau	File:SHEAR-BRAKE-ROLLER.pdf
	Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw	Central Machinery	93762	110	Working	Gavin Rondeau	File:LAYDOWN BANDSAW.pdf
	14" Vertical Metal/Wood Cutting Band Saw	Jet	JBS-14MW	110	Working	Gavin Rondeau	File:Jet JBS-14MW manual.pdf
	1/2" Bandfile Belt Sander	Chicago Electric	92158	110	Working	Gavin Rondeau	File:BANDFILE.pdf
	Bar and Rod Bender	Central Machinery	38471	Elbow grease	To Setup	Gavin Rondeau	File:BAR AND ROD BENDER.pdf
	Tubing Roller	Pittsburgh	99736	Working	Setup	Gavin Rondeau	File:99736 tube roller manual.pdf
	20 Ton Hydraulic Press	Central Machinery	20 Ton	Working	Setup	Gavin Rondeau
	1000lb Hydraulic Lift Table	Central Machinery	1000 lbs, 34" max height	Working	Setup	Gavin Rondeau	File:Lift table manual.pdf
	Foldable 2 Ton Shop Crane (Cherry Picker)	Pittsburgh	2 Ton	Working	Setup	Gavin Rondeau	File:Shop Crane manual.pdf
	120K BTU/hr Gas Forge	Johnson Forge	120K BTU	Needs converted to NG	Setup for propane	Gavin Rondeau
	Anvil	Trenton	Made in 1900	On the Stump	Setup	Gavin Rondeau

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.

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.

Milling Class

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

Lathe Class

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

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