The Workshop Supply Closet has a combination of things that are for members. Either consumables like sandpaper, or cleaning tools like brooms. It also has some handy coat hooks and is a great place to stash your backpack while you work. Below is a photo inventory of what is in the closet as of May …
Category: Workshop Maintenance
Updating/Repairing Dust Collection Seals
Over time the tape seals used to connect the ducts and seal the gates is going to fail. Dust, forced air, vibration, and time. They will need to be replaced. Materials and Tools A box cutter Silver HVAC Tape (not common duct tape) A shop vac in good working order Spray clean or soap Paper …
Air Quality Maintenence
This post details the Monthly required air quality maintenance work that is required to keep the shops open. Air Quality Maintenance PDF CHECKLIST Task Check List Air quality is a matter of safety. When there is fine dust in the air, it is very dangerous for people. The systems at Ace need to be used …
Cyclone Filter Cleaning
New vs Old Cyclone Filters 2-2-24 Video History Below is out of date as of 2-1-24. When we installed a new filter stack and a shaker to the stack for cleaning. More information on how to use to follow. In addition to the monthly Air Quality Management, the HEPA filters must be removed from the …
Purchasing and budgeting materials for the workshop
This is a description of the current order of operations to budget and purchase materials for the workshop: consumables and small tools, not capital purchases and not materials for classes. Used from January 2022 and still used as of this publication. TeamShop works with two Google Drive spreadsheets, one to keep track of purchases and …
Workshop Monthly Mtg – July 13, 2022
Every 2nd Wednesday at 7pm Pacific This is an audit-only meeting. Future meetings will be open to member and community topics and presentations. Learn more about meeting transparency at Ace. To join the meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/cpg-pyim-dzk Or by phone, dial +1 219-301-0879 and enter this PIN: 255 695 547# Topics: Approx. 2hrs 15m …
Workshop Care Day
Downloadable Checklist This post is under development but we posted it anyway in order to post the Checklist.
How to clean the shop dusting tools
There are several tools along the wall with the bandsaw used for mega dusting. They may need cleaning. Extra Dust Covers can be found in the grey supply closet. Take the dirty one’s home and wash them. Then bring them back.
How to Clean and Restock the Shop PPE Bins
Cleaning the bins You will need paper towels and spray cleaner (or cleaning wipes). First, check the white cabinet on top of the fire cabinet (next to bins). If the all-purpose spray is not there, these supplies can be found in the grey cabinet in #113 storage. **Note that the spray is made from concentrate. …
What to do with sawdust
The short answer is to bag it, take it home, throw it away. We know you are saying to yourself “but all this sawdust isn’t mine…” If there is sawdust in the can when you get there, bag it and post a photo to the channel before creating more dust (more What to do when …