Metal Shop

The Metalshop is currently (October 2022) undergoing a MASSIVE reorganization effort to improve:

• Productivity
• Cleanliness
• Safety

And will be out of commission until we complete all TODO items of minimum viability. Fortunately, YOU CAN HELP!

Metalshop TODO Items

Security
Category	Item	Priority	Notes
Walls	Framing + Drywalling	Minimum Viability
	Mudding + Painting	Minimum Viability	Do before Elec. & Air lines
Doors	Autoshop exit	High
	Central space exit	High
	Back bay exit	High
	Fadal Barn Door	High	Sliding(pocket?) door for rear access to the Fadal VMC
Access control	Shop Access Control	Medium	Keyfob door locks
	Machine Access Control	Low	Power interlocks (code or keyfob)
Safety	Security Camera	High	Improved 1/4-20 pivoting mount for IP cam
	Emergency Response	Minimum Viability	Fire extinguisher, first aid
Utilities
Category	Item	Priority	Notes
Power	North wall distribution	High	240V and 120V, Possibly individual circuit for the Fadal
	Private breaker panel	Medium	Possibility of Metalshop having its own breaker panel?
	Welding cells	High	240V receptacles in each cell, 120V?
	Work Table Reel	Medium	Retractable cable-reel above big metal table
Compressed Air	Compressor placement	Minimum Viability	Needs 240V Access
	Distribution air dryer	Minimum Viability	Only distribute clean air throughout metalshop (no water or oil)
	Compressor enclosure	Low	Enclose compressor for sound isolation
	North Wall Distribution	High	Hard airline ran along walls, ports for cleanoff hoses at each machine
Tools
Category	Item	Priority	Notes
Cleaning supplies	Broom & Dustpan stations	Minimum Viability	At least 2 broom+dustpan stations for chip cleanup
Tool Organization	Angle Grinders	High	Attach guards & handles, build hanging rack
	Tooling	Low	Sort first into {drills, taps, reamers, mills}, sort each by size
Work Stations
Category	Item	Priority	Notes
Welding Cells	Fume Exhaust	High	Add ducting above cells, use knockout in wall

Contributing to the Metalshop

Fall 2022 Reorg: take ownership of a TODO Item! Post in the slack and a shop captain will give you the details!

Being a member of a makerspace means you are obligated to make-YOUR-space: everyone is responsible for upkeep and improvement.

1. Sweep your area + 10 feet
2. Check that tools are in proper place
3. Sort stock

Equipment

Metal Shop Equipment

Metal Shop Wishlist

Reference Materials

SharpeningHandbook.info