Forge Committee August 11, 2021

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MEMEBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

• Michael Atherton - Vice Chair
• Dean Day
• James Lancaster
• Tom Bloom

2x72 Grinder

• Mike A. / Rustin A.: Work to completion of project slow/frozen due to outstanding time commitments.
• All parts to complete project present, just need time to cut/weld/fit/test.
• Question about belt material procurement raised. Unknown quantity and grit for grinder already on site, will try to get inventory of grit/type.

Insurance Issue

• Much discussion around how/why this has hampered the committee.

• James L. had copy of the 2016 West Bend policy in effect during operation of forges at Douglass building.
• Unsure of possible changes/restrictions in place with the current policy.
• James L. would try to obtain the up to date policy language and look for changes/issues.

Foundry

• Dean D.: Ability to bring up a small scale/size foundry operation in relative short time
• MakeICT currently has very small scale foundry abilities in jewelry lab for lost wax/spin casting.
• Holding off further discussion until insurance matter is cleared up.