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 …
Tag: Workshop How-to
Large Scale Resin Pour Policy
Please note that these rules are provisional, and program support is still iterating. Please note the policies described below refer to large-scale resin/epoxy pour. Things like doing fills on tabletops. This is not the policy for smaller projects that can be cured on the drying curing racks used in Art and during Art workshops. Product …
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 …
Preventing Electrical Overload in the Shop
The Shop is Conditionally OPEN as of 1/9/23 We are currently experiencing electrical issues in this room and have reached out to the LL and our electricians to figure out a longer-term fix. In the meantime, the shop is conditionally open. What you can expect: All members need to report ALL electrical issues both on …
Securing Wood on the Table Saw
Methods of Securing Wood on the Table Saw Freehand use of the table saw is not allowed. You must use at least the fence or a miter gauge or a jig when using the table saw. You must never use the fence and a miter gauge at the same time. There are several methods of …
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 …
Repair Policy
Members should never attempt to repair a tool or machine without contacting either the team in charge or staff Are approved before done by the team or staff They are done by an approved team of at least 2 people Are documented Must be signed off on by somebody not on the repair team
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New vs Old Cyclone Filters 2-2-24 Video History Below is out of date as of 2-1-24.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 …
Workshop Capacity and Dibs Policy
We take the safety of members and guests seriously at Ace. We have reached the point of use that we need to set a capacity cap in the Workshops (suite #214 Downstairs). An overcrowded shop is not a safe shop. We also no longer have dibs as a nice to have but a requirement. Please …
Workshop Care Day
Downloadable Checklist This post is under development but we posted it anyway in order to post the Checklist.