If you’re having trouble getting the table saw to power up, the first thing to do is make sure power is configured correctly. The tablesaw can only be plugged into the big black cord reel directly above it. None of the other power outlets have the capacity for the tablesaw. If this is correct, …
Tag: Workshop How-to
Workshop Office Hours
Out of Date This was an experiment that never got traction. Office hours are hosted in the workshop to provide members assistance with their projects and in navigating the shop itself. Office hour hosts are there to promote community within the organization and good practices within the Workshop. Members can get advice on a …
Workshop Finishing Guidelines
Please note that these rules are provisional, and subject to change at any time Any spraying of accelerated materials is strictly limited – spraying for more than 15 seconds in a 30 minute window is prohibited. this is to facilitate the use of products like accelerator for CA glue not painting surfaces. The use …
Introduction to the AMT Shops – Script
This is posted as a resource for members to teach the Introduction to the AMT Shops class. Any member experienced and comfortable in the workshop, or who has taken this class, may teach it. Taking or teaching this class counts as a member’s monthly contribution. Do not skip any sections below. Ace Makerspace Basics Ace …
Workshop Rules
Make monthly contributions to the maintenance and usability of the space. Always wear proper attire and use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Always check your wood with the metal detector, especially if you got it from the scrap bin or if it is reclaimed. Always follow certification rules. The only equipment you are certified on. When …
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 …
How to Mega Dust the Workshop
Mega Dusting is a monthly process done to both the front and back rooms of the shop in #214 downstairs Prepare yourself and the rooms Note and remove any existing dust in the cyclone can and alert workshop leadership @team-workshop Put away any hand tools or supplies that have been left out Put away all …
Workshop Steward
This stewardship position is supported by dedicated Monster Corps resources an the community as a whole. Current Steward: Colm Responsibilities To keep the space or cause the workshop and workshop tools to stay running. To communicate to the membership about status and provide access to basic information for using the tools and the space.
Scrappy
Scrappy is our wood scrap pile. There are a few rules and things to think about when putting wood on or taking wood off Scrappy The scrap pile is not intended as the main source of lumber for projects.
Maintaining blades and bits
What: Check table saw, miter saw and bandsaw blades, router bits and clean any that are dirty. Report any damage noted to steward and note in the logs for those tools in the data base Material: Cleaning kit lives in white cabinet above yellow flammable cabinet. Currently the extra blades for circular saws live in …