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Ceramics Shop Policies & Procedures

2024-07-24T10:48:08Z

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==Shop Captains==
*Christian Bradley West
*Bonnie Black
==Vector Space Ceramics Shop Policies==
These policies and studio notifications will be available in the Ceramics studio in a three-ring binder.
====Ceramics Studio authorization requirements====
*Members and visitors who have not already done so must sign the Vector Space liability waiver before entering and using the Ceramics Studio.
*Before using studio equipment, members and visitors must be authorized to do so by a Ceramics Studio Shop Captain, to ensure they know how to properly and safely handle the equipment. Names and contact data for the Shop Captains can be found on this Wiki and will be posted in the studio, as well as on Slack.
*Minors: see Members with Minors policy.
*'''The VS Ceramic Studio will fire CONE 6 (^6) CLAY AND GLAZES ONLY''', due to the possibility of damage to the kiln. '''No clay of any kind may be brought into the studio without explicit permission from the Shop Captains'''; documentation of the kind and provenance of the clay may be required. Permission to use unidentified or non-Cone 6 clay in the Ceramics Studio will be given only after consultation and authorization by the Shop Captain.
====Materials and equipment use and storage====
*Clay: All clay brought in (with prior permission) to the studio must be very clearly labeled with the owner’s name, the clay name/number and its cone designation written on the clay bag or other container. (Example: BMIX5, Cone 6, JudithK.) It should be stored in the member’s tote or taken home.
*Equipment: All Ceramics Studio equipment is to remain in the studio area. Small tools, books, stamps and other decorating items must be cleaned and returned to their original location after each use.
*Personal items and tools: Members shall store all personal materials, tools, and equipment in their own totes or lockers; such items must be clearly marked with the owner’s name or initials. Visitors shall take these items with them when they leave. Since Vector Space is a community resource, materials and tools that have no label are subject to be used by all users of the studio.
*Glazes, chemicals, stains, and underglazes: These materials are for general use unless labeled as personal property. Since they are expensive and their use is difficult to quantify, it is suggested that users might periodically make small donations of money or replacement materials so we can keep a variety of such materials in stock. Please use the [https://vector-space.org/donate donation page on the website], with a note of 'ceramics', to pay for material usage.
*Donations of articles: Vector Space appreciates all donations, but since space is limited, donated articles should not be brought into the studio until a Shop Captain has approved the item.
====Project storage and ownership====
*Greenware, bisqued ware, glazed ware and completed projects shall be labeled, dated and stored appropriately. (See Procedures.)
*Since shelf space is limited, finished projects, “abandoned” projects, and any unlabeled item must be claimed and removed from the studio area within two weeks of the date of completion or abandonment. (A date will be put on unlabeled articles found in the studio by a Shop Captain.)
*After the two-week period, unclaimed articles are subject to be claimed or removed by Vector Space. If proper labeling by the creator/owner is present, VS will attempt to contact the owner of the project/item before removal.
====Safety====
*Clay and glazes may contain minerals and toxic elements that are harmful if inhaled, ingested, or introduced through the skin. Studio users shall use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and, if needed, shall request training when handling clay and glazes, as well as when involved with heat (kilns, heat guns, blowtorches), flames (blowtorches, raku kiln, reduction cans, barrel firings, etc.), sharp tools and large equipment.
*Cleaning clay and glazes off surfaces should usually be done with water to avoid mineral dust in the studio air. (See Procedures.)
====Firing====
*'''''NO ONE may load or activate kilns or use any flammable materials without support from a Shop Captain.'''''
*Projects will be fired only if: 1) they are bone dry, 2) they are properly labeled and 3) the bottom of the piece is free of glaze. PIECES NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE FIRED.
*Check with a Shop Captain for firing schedules.
====Cleanliness====
*For reasons of health, safety and appearance, all studio users shall participate in keeping all studio areas clean EACH AND EVERY TIME they are used. a Shop Captain may establish a duty roster to accomplish this if users do not routinely comply with this rule.
*No tools, materials or projects may be left out (i.e., on tables, wheels, counters, etc.) in the studio after their owner has left the studio. Exceptions can be made with prior approval.
*The sinks in the studio areas are for use with ceramics projects use only. If you see someone from another shop using CS sinks, please inform them that they should use the general duty sink.
====Community====
*Be community-minded: Vector Space constantly strives to ensure that the Makerspace is a caring, creative and supportive community. If you need help with anything, please feel free to seek advice from other VS members or the Shop Captains; we are happy to provide support when needed. You can also post your question in the #Ceramics channel on Slack where someone will be happy to help you with whatever you need.
*Be sensitive: When asking for guidance, please be sensitive to others’ time and availability. If someone is in the middle of a project, it might be important to wait until they are not deeply concentrating on their work before you try to get their attention.
*Be respectful: Studio users shall be respectful of others’ projects and equipment. If something has a name or initials on it, do not use it without the owner’s permission.
*Be alert: Ceramic studio users are expected to know and comply with the Vector Space [https://vector-space.org/member-agreement-0 Member Agreement]. If you feel unsafe, or uncomfortable, or believe that someone has violated the agreement, please inform a staff person or Shop Captain immediately. Please do not approach the person who has allegedly committed a violation nor comment on the conduct in public or in a public platform (such as Slack). Vector Space takes all reports of harassment and other violations very seriously and will quickly investigate the matter with the goal of resolving it to everyone’s satisfaction.
'''''If you have any questions and/or concerns about anything regarding the studio’s policies, contact a Vector Space Ceramics Shop Captain and they will help you.'''''
====Contact information====
Ceramics Shop Captain: Christian Bradley West

Co-Captain: Bonnie Black
==Vector Space Ceramics Shop Procedures==
This is a general guide about how we believe the studio can best be used efficiently, safely and fairly by everyone. If you are in doubt about anything, or think we should change or add something, please let us know!
====Materials and equipment====
*Cone 6 clay is available for purchase in the ceramics studio as well as from a few local suppliers - ask a Shop Captain for guidance about clay before buying it.
*Clay, paints, glazes and glaze chemicals belonging to VS (i.e. that do not have a personal ID marked on them) If it appears that a material is running low, or if you have a request for a particular material, please inform a Shop Captain as soon as possible so it can be restocked or obtained.
*Stamps, molds, tools, equipment and storage materials in the studio that are marked “VS” are for all members and workshop participants to use freely. If there is a different personal ID mark on an item, please ask the owner before using. If you don’t know who the item belongs to, take a photo and post on #ceramics.
*Please wipe down the wedging table and its cutting wire (and other wire cutters), as well as work tables, immediately after use. Hard, dried bits of clay left on those surfaces can get into other peoples’ fresh clay and create problems for slabbing or throwing.
====Wheel use====
*Wheels are used on a first-come, first-served basis, unless otherwise labeled. If the wheel you want to use is by appointment only, use the schedule posted in the studio to reserve it.
*Vector Space provides a limited amount of wheel bats; please bring your own, mark them with your ID or leave them on the shelf above the wheels if it’s OK for everyone else to use them.
*After using a pottery wheel, clean the wheel, splash pan, chair and surrounding areas. Remove bat pins if necessary; store them together w/the hex wrench in the red plastic cup on the supply shelf. Wipe off the foot pedal and raise it to the wheel table.
*After trimming, throw all clay scraps into the “reclaimed clay” garbage can beside the sink; leave the wheel and splash pan clean of dried clay residue.
*Make sure to turn off the wheel “OFF” before leaving.
====Pottery works-in-progress====
*General Storage: Store work in progress on the appropriate shelves. (Look for signage.)
*Greenware: The studio supplies wood boards, plastic sheets and paper sheets for storing greenware. Do not put wet greenware directly on wood. Ask a Shop Captain how to cover your greenware to avoid premature drying. Attach a clothes peg with your initials on it to each project so all pieces are identified at all times. VS cannot take responsibility for unidentified projects.
*After trimming leather-hard pieces, be sure to write your name or initials on the foot of the piece. All work must be easy to identify so nothing gets lost.
*When greenware is ready to fire (bone dry) move it to the appropriate shelf. (If you don’t a Shop Captain may move it for you.)
*After items have been bisque-fired, they will be unloaded onto the shelf identified as pieces to be glazed.
====Glazing====
*Bisqueware for glazing must be waxed and/or or cleared of all glaze on the bottom of the piece (to about 1/8th inch above the foot) so that no glaze material can touch the kiln shelf. '''Work that is not free of glaze on the bottom will not be fired.''' Special care must be taken with “flowing” and “running” glazes. Check with a CSC about this.
*When placing glazed pieces ready for firing on the designated metal shelving unit, allow appropriate spacing. Avoid touching/bumping other glazed ware with your hands or your glazed piece; raw glaze is fragile and can pop off when disturbed.
*If any glaze has melted from a fired piece onto a kiln shelf, the owner of the ceramic piece shall be responsible for removing the glaze from the shelf. See a Shop Captain for instructions about this. Chisels, hammers and grinding materials/equipment belonging to VS and used for this purpose should be used within the woodworking shop, not brought to the ceramic studio.
*Specific glaze colors and custom glazes may be created upon request. If you want a particular color to be mixed and/or wish to participate in the creation of a glaze, ask a Shop Captain to arrange for a time to do this. If certain chemicals need to be purchased consult with a Shop Captain about the budget for those items.
====Safety====
*Clay and glazes contain minerals and toxic elements that are harmful if inhaled, ingested or introduced through the skin. Therefore:
**Use a particle mask when scraping, sanding, brushing or sweeping dry clay.
**Use a particle mask and nitrile gloves when measuring/mixing dry and wet glaze materials.
**When glazing ceramics ware, rinse hands and wipe up spillage frequently.
**Avoid raising clay/glaze dust into the air: mopping floors is preferable to sweeping; wiping surfaces with a wet sponge is preferable to brushing.
*Always use eye protection when chiseling or grinding glazed surfaces
*Use caution when placing and retrieving items from high shelves.
*Keep extension cords, tools, and other objects out of walk-through areas to prevent falls. If it is necessary to run cables across the floor, ask a Shop Captain to arrange for the cables to be covered with tape or wood panels.
*Lift heavy objects properly (bent knees, straight back) or ask for help.
*To avoid cuts, be cautious when using metal ribs, trimming tools and needle tools.
*'''Injuries:''' there is a first aid kit in the Ceramics Studio. In the event of a serious injury, notify a Shop Captain and/or a VS staff person immediately to ensure proper medical procedures. If the injury was due to equipment malfunction, falling object or other facility problem, please notify a Shop Captain or VS staff immediately so we can remedy the cause and prevent further injury.
*If you are ever in a situation where you feel unsafe or have concerns about the conduct of another member or visitor, contact a Shop Captain and/or VS staff immediately and they will help you resolve the problem.
====Studio cleanliness and maintenance====
*Users should plan in advance to have enough time to thoroughly clean the areas in which they have been working before they have to leave the area.
*Please make sure to clean and store tools/equipment away appropriately; wipe down all areas you have used; mop up or wet wipe up clay splashed on floor, walls or mirrors; wash splash pans, sponges, molds, etc.; empty reclaimable clay into the garbage cans provided for that purpose; seal off air entry areas on the pug mill.
*No work in progress or tools are to be left on work surfaces overnight except when requested and authorized.
*Tubs in sink should be emptied into large trashcan when they are full to prevent clay from entering the pipes. Shop Captains will empty trash can when it is full.
*'''ALL users are expected to contribute to keeping general areas (floors, equipment, table surfaces, shelving, etc.) clean and orderly. This is YOUR creative space. Let’s keep it nice!'''
====Firing====
*Shop Captains will be the only one to operate the kiln.
*When you have items ready for firing, place them on the designated metal shelving.
*Inform a Shop Captain if you need the piece fired by a specific date so we will know a firing needs to be scheduled. *Generally, if no specific date is requested, firing will occur when there are enough pieces to fill the kiln. We will try to keep a firing schedule posted in the studio.
====In case of damage…====
*If you accidentally damage another member’s tool or project, notify them immediately. If you don’t know who it belongs to, post a picture of the item in the #ceramics slack channel.
*If equipment is damaged or unusable, please notify a Shop Captain right away, directly or via the #ceramics channel on Slack.
'''''If you have any questions and/or concerns about anything regarding the studio’s procedures, contact the Vector Space Ceramics Studio Captain or a Co-captain and they will help you.'''''
==Equipment==
*Slab roller
*Extruder '''(Still deciding if we need this)'''
*Pottery wheels
*Digital kiln
*Large assortment of "shaping" materials for hand building:
**Slump molds, hump molds
**Forms for trays, bowls, plates, platters
**Variety of Cookie cutters
*Large assortment of decorating materials
**Sprig molds
**Texture and pattern rollers
**Stamps
**Brushes
*Glazing materials:
**Commercial glazes
**In-house glazes
**Glazing tools
*Stocked Supplies
**See "consumables"
==Consumables==
*Clays (variety of commercially prepared clay bodies)
*Glazes (variety of commercially prepared glazes, glaze powders and VS custom glazes)
*Underglazes: variety of colors, small jars

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Ceramics Shop Policies

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== Shop Captains ==

* Christian Bradley West
* Bonnie Black

== Vector Space Ceramics Shop Policies ==
These policies and studio notifications will be available in the Ceramics studio in a three-ring binder.

==== Ceramics Studio authorization requirements ====

* Members and visitors who have not already done so must sign the Vector Space liability waiver before entering and using the Ceramics Studio.
* Before using studio equipment, members and visitors must be authorized to do so by a Ceramics Studio Shop Captain, to ensure they know how to properly and safely handle the equipment. Names and contact data for the Shop Captains can be found on this Wiki and will be posted in the studio, as well as on Slack.
* Minors: see Members with Minors policy.
* '''The VS Ceramic Studio will fire CONE 6 (^6) CLAY AND GLAZES ONLY''', due to the possibility of damage to the kiln. '''No clay of any kind may be brought into the studio without explicit permission from the Shop Captains'''; documentation of the kind and provenance of the clay may be required. Permission to use unidentified or non-Cone 6 clay in the Ceramics Studio will be given only after consultation and authorization by the Shop Captain.

==== Materials and equipment use and storage ====

* Clay: All clay brought in (with prior permission) to the studio must be very clearly labeled with the owner’s name, the clay name/number and its cone designation written on the clay bag or other container. (Example: BMIX5, Cone 6, JudithK.) It should be stored in the member’s tote or taken home.
* Equipment: All Ceramics Studio equipment is to remain in the studio area. Small tools, books, stamps and other decorating items must be cleaned and returned to their original location after each use.
* Personal items and tools: Members shall store all personal materials, tools, and equipment in their own totes or lockers; such items must be clearly marked with the owner’s name or initials. Visitors shall take these items with them when they leave. Since Vector Space is a community resource, materials and tools that have no label are subject to be used by all users of the studio.
* Glazes, chemicals, stains, and underglazes: These materials are for general use unless labeled as personal property. Since they are expensive and their use is difficult to quantify, it is suggested that users might periodically make small donations of money or replacement materials so we can keep a variety of such materials in stock. Please use the [https://vector-space.org/donate donation page on the website], with a note of 'ceramics', to pay for material usage.
* Donations of articles: Vector Space appreciates all donations, but since space is limited, donated articles should not be brought into the studio until a Shop Captain has approved the item.

==== Project storage and ownership ====

* Greenware, bisqued ware, glazed ware and completed projects shall be labeled, dated and stored appropriately. (See Procedures.)
* Since shelf space is limited, finished projects, “abandoned” projects, and any unlabeled item must be claimed and removed from the studio area within two weeks of the date of completion or abandonment. (A date will be put on unlabeled articles found in the studio by a Shop Captain.)
* After the two-week period, unclaimed articles are subject to be claimed or removed by Vector Space. If proper labeling by the creator/owner is present, VS will attempt to contact the owner of the project/item before removal.

==== Safety ====
* Clay and glazes may contain minerals and toxic elements that are harmful if inhaled, ingested, or introduced through the skin. Studio users shall use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and, if needed, shall request training when handling clay and glazes, as well as when involved with heat (kilns, heat guns, blowtorches), flames (blowtorches, raku kiln, reduction cans, barrel firings, etc.), sharp tools and large equipment.
* Cleaning clay and glazes off surfaces should usually be done with water to avoid mineral dust in the studio air. (See Procedures.)

==== Firing ====

* '''''NO ONE may load or activate kilns or use any flammable materials without support from a Shop Captain.'''''
* Projects will be fired only if: 1) they are bone dry, 2) they are properly labeled and 3) the bottom of the piece is free of glaze. PIECES NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE FIRED.
* Check with a Shop Captain for firing schedules.

==== Cleanliness ====
* For reasons of health, safety and appearance, all studio users shall participate in keeping all studio areas clean EACH AND EVERY TIME they are used. a Shop Captain may establish a duty roster to accomplish this if users do not routinely comply with this rule.
* No tools, materials or projects may be left out (i.e., on tables, wheels, counters, etc.) in the studio after their owner has left the studio. Exceptions can be made with prior approval.
* The sinks in the studio areas are for use with ceramics projects use only. If you see someone from another shop using CS sinks, please inform them that they should use the general duty sink.

==== Community ====

* Be community-minded: Vector Space constantly strives to ensure that the Makerspace is a caring, creative and supportive community. If you need help with anything, please feel free to seek advice from other VS members or the Shop Captains; we are happy to provide support when needed. You can also post your question in the #Ceramics channel on Slack where someone will be happy to help you with whatever you need.
* Be sensitive: When asking for guidance, please be sensitive to others’ time and availability. If someone is in the middle of a project, it might be important to wait until they are not deeply concentrating on their work before you try to get their attention.
* Be respectful: Studio users shall be respectful of others’ projects and equipment. If something has a name or initials on it, do not use it without the owner’s permission.
* Be alert: Ceramic studio users are expected to know and comply with the Vector Space [https://vector-space.org/member-agreement-0 Member Agreement]. If you feel unsafe, or uncomfortable, or believe that someone has violated the agreement, please inform a staff person or Shop Captain immediately. Please do not approach the person who has allegedly committed a violation nor comment on the conduct in public or in a public platform (such as Slack). Vector Space takes all reports of harassment and other violations very seriously and will quickly investigate the matter with the goal of resolving it to everyone’s satisfaction.

'''''If you have any questions and/or concerns about anything regarding the studio’s policies, contact a Vector Space Ceramics Shop Captain and they will help you.'''''

==== Contact information ====
Ceramics Shop Captain: Christian Bradley West

Co-Captain: Bonnie Black

== Vector Space Ceramics Shop Procedures ==
This is a general guide about how we believe the studio can best be used efficiently, safely and fairly by everyone. If you are in doubt about anything, or think we should change or add something, please let us know!

==== Materials and equipment ====
* Cone 6 clay is available for purchase in the ceramics studio as well as from a few local suppliers - ask a Shop Captain for guidance about clay before buying it.
* Clay, paints, glazes and glaze chemicals belonging to VS (i.e. that do not have a personal ID marked on them) If it appears that a material is running low, or if you have a request for a particular material, please inform a Shop Captain as soon as possible so it can be restocked or obtained.
* Stamps, molds, tools, equipment and storage materials in the studio that are marked “VS” are for all members and workshop participants to use freely. If there is a different personal ID mark on an item, please ask the owner before using. If you don’t know who the item belongs to, take a photo and post on #ceramics.
* Please wipe down the wedging table and its cutting wire (and other wire cutters), as well as work tables, immediately after use. Hard, dried bits of clay left on those surfaces can get into other peoples’ fresh clay and create problems for slabbing or throwing.

==== Wheel use ====
* Wheels are used on a first-come, first-served basis, unless otherwise labeled. If the wheel you want to use is by appointment only, use the schedule posted in the studio to reserve it.
* Vector Space provides a limited amount of wheel bats; please bring your own, mark them with your ID or leave them on the shelf above the wheels if it’s OK for everyone else to use them.
* After using a pottery wheel, clean the wheel, splash pan, chair and surrounding areas. Remove bat pins if necessary; store them together w/the hex wrench in the red plastic cup on the supply shelf. Wipe off the foot pedal and raise it to the wheel table.
* After trimming, throw all clay scraps into the “reclaimed clay” garbage can beside the sink; leave the wheel and splash pan clean of dried clay residue.
* Make sure to turn off the wheel “OFF” before leaving.

==== Pottery works-in-progress ====
* General Storage: Store work in progress on the appropriate shelves. (Look for signage.)
* Greenware: The studio supplies wood boards, plastic sheets and paper sheets for storing greenware. Do not put wet greenware directly on wood. Ask a Shop Captain how to cover your greenware to avoid premature drying. Attach a clothes peg with your initials on it to each project so all pieces are identified at all times. VS cannot take responsibility for unidentified projects.
* After trimming leather-hard pieces, be sure to write your name or initials on the foot of the piece. All work must be easy to identify so nothing gets lost.
* When greenware is ready to fire (bone dry) move it to the appropriate shelf. (If you don’t a Shop Captain may move it for you.)
* After items have been bisque-fired, they will be unloaded onto the shelf identified as pieces to be glazed.

==== Glazing ====
* Bisqueware for glazing must be waxed and/or or cleared of all glaze on the bottom of the piece (to about 1/8th inch above the foot) so that no glaze material can touch the kiln shelf. '''Work that is not free of glaze on the bottom will not be fired.''' Special care must be taken with “flowing” and “running” glazes. Check with a CSC about this.
* When placing glazed pieces ready for firing on the designated metal shelving unit, allow appropriate spacing. Avoid touching/bumping other glazed ware with your hands or your glazed piece; raw glaze is fragile and can pop off when disturbed.
* If any glaze has melted from a fired piece onto a kiln shelf, the owner of the ceramic piece shall be responsible for removing the glaze from the shelf. See a Shop Captain for instructions about this. Chisels, hammers and grinding materials/equipment belonging to VS and used for this purpose should be used within the woodworking shop, not brought to the ceramic studio.
* Specific glaze colors and custom glazes may be created upon request. If you want a particular color to be mixed and/or wish to participate in the creation of a glaze, ask a Shop Captain to arrange for a time to do this. If certain chemicals need to be purchased consult with a Shop Captain about the budget for those items.

==== Safety ====
* Clay and glazes contain minerals and toxic elements that are harmful if inhaled, ingested or introduced through the skin. Therefore:
** Use a particle mask when scraping, sanding, brushing or sweeping dry clay.
** Use a particle mask and nitrile gloves when measuring/mixing dry and wet glaze materials.
** When glazing ceramics ware, rinse hands and wipe up spillage frequently.
** Avoid raising clay/glaze dust into the air: mopping floors is preferable to sweeping; wiping surfaces with a wet sponge is preferable to brushing.
* Always use eye protection when chiseling or grinding glazed surfaces
* Use caution when placing and retrieving items from high shelves.
* Keep extension cords, tools, and other objects out of walk-through areas to prevent falls. If it is necessary to run cables across the floor, ask a Shop Captain to arrange for the cables to be covered with tape or wood panels.
* Lift heavy objects properly (bent knees, straight back) or ask for help.
* To avoid cuts, be cautious when using metal ribs, trimming tools and needle tools.
* '''Injuries:''' there is a first aid kit in the Ceramics Studio. In the event of a serious injury, notify a Shop Captain and/or a VS staff person immediately to ensure proper medical procedures. If the injury was due to equipment malfunction, falling object or other facility problem, please notify a Shop Captain or VS staff immediately so we can remedy the cause and prevent further injury.
* If you are ever in a situation where you feel unsafe or have concerns about the conduct of another member or visitor, contact a Shop Captain and/or VS staff immediately and they will help you resolve the problem.

==== Studio cleanliness and maintenance ====
* Users should plan in advance to have enough time to thoroughly clean the areas in which they have been working before they have to leave the area.
* Please make sure to clean and store tools/equipment away appropriately; wipe down all areas you have used; mop up or wet wipe up clay splashed on floor, walls or mirrors; wash splash pans, sponges, molds, etc.; empty reclaimable clay into the garbage cans provided for that purpose; seal off air entry areas on the pug mill.
* No work in progress or tools are to be left on work surfaces overnight except when requested and authorized.
* Tubs in sink should be emptied into large trashcan when they are full to prevent clay from entering the pipes. Shop Captains will empty trash can when it is full.
* '''ALL users are expected to contribute to keeping general areas (floors, equipment, table surfaces, shelving, etc.) clean and orderly. This is YOUR creative space. Let’s keep it nice!'''

==== Firing ====
* Shop Captains will be the only one to operate the kiln.
* When you have items ready for firing, place them on the designated metal shelving.
* Inform a Shop Captain if you need the piece fired by a specific date so we will know a firing needs to be scheduled. *Generally, if no specific date is requested, firing will occur when there are enough pieces to fill the kiln. We will try to keep a firing schedule posted in the studio.

==== In case of damage… ====
* If you accidentally damage another member’s tool or project, notify them immediately. If you don’t know who it belongs to, post a picture of the item in the #ceramics slack channel.
* If equipment is damaged or unusable, please notify a Shop Captain right away, directly or via the #ceramics channel on Slack.

'''''If you have any questions and/or concerns about anything regarding the studio’s procedures, contact the Vector Space Ceramics Studio Captain or a Co-captain and they will help you.'''''

== Equipment ==
* Slab roller
* Extruder '''(Still deciding if we need this)'''
* Pottery wheels
* Digital kiln
* Large assortment of "shaping" materials for hand building:
** Slump molds, hump molds
** Forms for trays, bowls, plates, platters
** Variety of Cookie cutters
* Large assortment of decorating materials
** Sprig molds
** Texture and pattern rollers
** Stamps
** Brushes
* Glazing materials:
** Commercial glazes
** In-house glazes
** Glazing tools
* Stocked Supplies
** See "consumables"

== Consumables ==

* Clays (variety of commercially prepared clay bodies)
* Glazes (variety of commercially prepared glazes, glaze powders and VS custom glazes)
* Underglazes: variety of colors, small jars

Ceramics Shop Policies

2024-07-24T10:44:59Z

Elise: /* Ceramics Studio authorization requirements: */ updated formatting

== Shop Captains ==

* Christian Bradley West
* Bonnie Black

== Vector Space Ceramics Shop Policies ==
These policies and studio notifications will be available in the Ceramics studio in a three-ring binder.

==== Ceramics Studio authorization requirements ====

* Members and visitors who have not already done so must sign the Vector Space liability waiver before entering and using the Ceramics Studio.
* Before using studio equipment, members and visitors must be authorized to do so by a Ceramics Studio Shop Captain, to ensure they know how to properly and safely handle the equipment. Names and contact data for the Shop Captains can be found on this Wiki and will be posted in the studio, as well as on Slack.
* Minors: see Members with Minors policy.
* '''The VS Ceramic Studio will fire CONE 6 (^6) CLAY AND GLAZES ONLY''', due to the possibility of damage to the kiln. '''No clay of any kind may be brought into the studio without explicit permission from the Shop Captains'''; documentation of the kind and provenance of the clay may be required. Permission to use unidentified or non-Cone 6 clay in the Ceramics Studio will be given only after consultation and authorization by the Shop Captain.

==== Materials and equipment use and storage ====

* Clay: All clay brought in (with prior permission) to the studio must be very clearly labeled with the owner’s name, the clay name/number and its cone designation written on the clay bag or other container. (Example: BMIX5, Cone 6, JudithK.) It should be stored in the member’s tote or taken home.
* Equipment: All Ceramics Studio equipment is to remain in the studio area. Small tools, books, stamps and other decorating items must be cleaned and returned to their original location after each use.
* Personal items and tools: Members shall store all personal materials, tools, and equipment in their own totes or lockers; such items must be clearly marked with the owner’s name or initials. Visitors shall take these items with them when they leave. Since Vector Space is a community resource, materials and tools that have no label are subject to be used by all users of the studio.
* Glazes, chemicals, stains, and underglazes: These materials are for general use unless labeled as personal property. Since they are expensive and their use is difficult to quantify, it is suggested that users might periodically make small donations of money or replacement materials so we can keep a variety of such materials in stock. Please use the [https://vector-space.org/donate donation page on the website], with a note of 'ceramics', to pay for material usage.
* Donations of articles: Vector Space appreciates all donations, but since space is limited, donated articles should not be brought into the studio until a Shop Captain has approved the item.

==== Project storage and ownership ====

* Greenware, bisqued ware, glazed ware and completed projects shall be labeled, dated and stored appropriately. (See Procedures.)
* Since shelf space is limited, finished projects, “abandoned” projects, and any unlabeled item must be claimed and removed from the studio area within two weeks of the date of completion or abandonment. (A date will be put on unlabeled articles found in the studio by a Shop Captain.)
* After the two-week period, unclaimed articles are subject to be claimed or removed by Vector Space. If proper labeling by the creator/owner is present, VS will attempt to contact the owner of the project/item before removal.

==== Safety ====
* Clay and glazes may contain minerals and toxic elements that are harmful if inhaled, ingested, or introduced through the skin. Studio users shall use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and, if needed, shall request training when handling clay and glazes, as well as when involved with heat (kilns, heat guns, blowtorches), flames (blowtorches, raku kiln, reduction cans, barrel firings, etc.), sharp tools and large equipment.
* Cleaning clay and glazes off surfaces should usually be done with water to avoid mineral dust in the studio air. (See Procedures.)

==== Firing ====

* '''''NO ONE may load or activate kilns or use any flammable materials without support from a Shop Captain.'''''
* Projects will be fired only if: 1) they are bone dry, 2) they are properly labeled and 3) the bottom of the piece is free of glaze. PIECES NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE FIRED.
* Check with a Shop Captain for firing schedules.

==== Cleanliness ====
* For reasons of health, safety and appearance, all studio users shall participate in keeping all studio areas clean EACH AND EVERY TIME they are used. a Shop Captain may establish a duty roster to accomplish this if users do not routinely comply with this rule.
* No tools, materials or projects may be left out (i.e., on tables, wheels, counters, etc.) in the studio after their owner has left the studio. Exceptions can be made with prior approval.
* The sinks in the studio areas are for use with ceramics projects use only. If you see someone from another shop using CS sinks, please inform them that they should use the general duty sink.

==== Community ====

* Be community-minded: Vector Space constantly strives to ensure that the Makerspace is a caring, creative and supportive community. If you need help with anything, please feel free to seek advice from other VS members or the Shop Captains; we are happy to provide support when needed. You can also post your question in the #Ceramics channel on Slack where someone will be happy to help you with whatever you need.
* Be sensitive: When asking for guidance, please be sensitive to others’ time and availability. If someone is in the middle of a project, it might be important to wait until they are not deeply concentrating on their work before you try to get their attention.
* Be respectful: Studio users shall be respectful of others’ projects and equipment. If something has a name or initials on it, do not use it without the owner’s permission.
* Be alert: Ceramic studio users are expected to know and comply with the Vector Space [https://vector-space.org/member-agreement-0 Member Agreement]. If you feel unsafe, or uncomfortable, or believe that someone has violated the agreement, please inform a staff person or Shop Captain immediately. Please do not approach the person who has allegedly committed a violation nor comment on the conduct in public or in a public platform (such as Slack). Vector Space takes all reports of harassment and other violations very seriously and will quickly investigate the matter with the goal of resolving it to everyone’s satisfaction.

'''''If you have any questions and/or concerns about anything regarding the studio’s policies, contact a Vector Space Ceramics Shop Captain and they will help you.'''''

==== Contact information ====
Ceramics Shop Captain: Christian Bradley West

Co-Captain: Bonnie Black

== Vector Space Ceramics Studio Procedures ==
This is a general guide about how we believe the studio can best be used efficiently, safely and fairly by everyone. If you are in doubt about anything, or think we should change or add something, please let us know!

==== Materials and equipment ====
* Cone 6 clay is available for purchase in the ceramics studio as well as from a few local suppliers - ask a Shop Captain for guidance about clay before buying it.
* Clay, paints, glazes and glaze chemicals belonging to VS (i.e. that do not have a personal ID marked on them) If it appears that a material is running low, or if you have a request for a particular material, please inform a Shop Captain as soon as possible so it can be restocked or obtained.
* Stamps, molds, tools, equipment and storage materials in the studio that are marked “VS” are for all members and workshop participants to use freely. If there is a different personal ID mark on an item, please ask the owner before using. If you don’t know who the item belongs to, take a photo and post on #ceramics.
* Please wipe down the wedging table and its cutting wire (and other wire cutters), as well as work tables, immediately after use. Hard, dried bits of clay left on those surfaces can get into other peoples’ fresh clay and create problems for slabbing or throwing.

==== Wheel use ====
* Wheels are used on a first-come, first-served basis, unless otherwise labeled. If the wheel you want to use is by appointment only, use the schedule posted in the studio to reserve it.
* Vector Space provides a limited amount of wheel bats; please bring your own, mark them with your ID or leave them on the shelf above the wheels if it’s OK for everyone else to use them.
* After using a pottery wheel, clean the wheel, splash pan, chair and surrounding areas. Remove bat pins if necessary; store them together w/the hex wrench in the red plastic cup on the supply shelf. Wipe off the foot pedal and raise it to the wheel table.
* After trimming, throw all clay scraps into the “reclaimed clay” garbage can beside the sink; leave the wheel and splash pan clean of dried clay residue.
* Make sure to turn off the wheel “OFF” before leaving.

==== Pottery works-in-progress ====
* General Storage: Store work in progress on the appropriate shelves. (Look for signage.)
* Greenware: The studio supplies wood boards, plastic sheets and paper sheets for storing greenware. Do not put wet greenware directly on wood. Ask a Shop Captain how to cover your greenware to avoid premature drying. Attach a clothes peg with your initials on it to each project so all pieces are identified at all times. VS cannot take responsibility for unidentified projects.
* After trimming leather-hard pieces, be sure to write your name or initials on the foot of the piece. All work must be easy to identify so nothing gets lost.
* When greenware is ready to fire (bone dry) move it to the appropriate shelf. (If you don’t a Shop Captain may move it for you.)
* After items have been bisque-fired, they will be unloaded onto the shelf identified as pieces to be glazed.

==== Glazing ====
* Bisqueware for glazing must be waxed and/or or cleared of all glaze on the bottom of the piece (to about 1/8th inch above the foot) so that no glaze material can touch the kiln shelf. '''Work that is not free of glaze on the bottom will not be fired.''' Special care must be taken with “flowing” and “running” glazes. Check with a CSC about this.
* When placing glazed pieces ready for firing on the designated metal shelving unit, allow appropriate spacing. Avoid touching/bumping other glazed ware with your hands or your glazed piece; raw glaze is fragile and can pop off when disturbed.
* If any glaze has melted from a fired piece onto a kiln shelf, the owner of the ceramic piece shall be responsible for removing the glaze from the shelf. See a Shop Captain for instructions about this. Chisels, hammers and grinding materials/equipment belonging to VS and used for this purpose should be used within the woodworking shop, not brought to the ceramic studio.
* Specific glaze colors and custom glazes may be created upon request. If you want a particular color to be mixed and/or wish to participate in the creation of a glaze, ask a Shop Captain to arrange for a time to do this. If certain chemicals need to be purchased consult with a Shop Captain about the budget for those items.

==== Safety ====
* Clay and glazes contain minerals and toxic elements that are harmful if inhaled, ingested or introduced through the skin. Therefore:
** Use a particle mask when scraping, sanding, brushing or sweeping dry clay.
** Use a particle mask and nitrile gloves when measuring/mixing dry and wet glaze materials.
** When glazing ceramics ware, rinse hands and wipe up spillage frequently.
** Avoid raising clay/glaze dust into the air: mopping floors is preferable to sweeping; wiping surfaces with a wet sponge is preferable to brushing.
* Always use eye protection when chiseling or grinding glazed surfaces
* Use caution when placing and retrieving items from high shelves.
* Keep extension cords, tools, and other objects out of walk-through areas to prevent falls. If it is necessary to run cables across the floor, ask a Shop Captain to arrange for the cables to be covered with tape or wood panels.
* Lift heavy objects properly (bent knees, straight back) or ask for help.
* To avoid cuts, be cautious when using metal ribs, trimming tools and needle tools.
* '''Injuries:''' there is a first aid kit in the Ceramics Studio. In the event of a serious injury, notify a Shop Captain and/or a VS staff person immediately to ensure proper medical procedures. If the injury was due to equipment malfunction, falling object or other facility problem, please notify a Shop Captain or VS staff immediately so we can remedy the cause and prevent further injury.
* If you are ever in a situation where you feel unsafe or have concerns about the conduct of another member or visitor, contact a Shop Captain and/or VS staff immediately and they will help you resolve the problem.

==== Studio cleanliness and maintenance ====
* Users should plan in advance to have enough time to thoroughly clean the areas in which they have been working before they have to leave the area.
* Please make sure to clean and store tools/equipment away appropriately; wipe down all areas you have used; mop up or wet wipe up clay splashed on floor, walls or mirrors; wash splash pans, sponges, molds, etc.; empty reclaimable clay into the garbage cans provided for that purpose; seal off air entry areas on the pug mill.
* No work in progress or tools are to be left on work surfaces overnight except when requested and authorized.
* Tubs in sink should be emptied into large trashcan when they are full to prevent clay from entering the pipes. Shop Captains will empty trash can when it is full.
* '''ALL users are expected to contribute to keeping general areas (floors, equipment, table surfaces, shelving, etc.) clean and orderly. This is YOUR creative space. Let’s keep it nice!'''

==== Firing ====
* Shop Captains will be the only one to operate the kiln.
* When you have items ready for firing, place them on the designated metal shelving.
* Inform a Shop Captain if you need the piece fired by a specific date so we will know a firing needs to be scheduled. *Generally, if no specific date is requested, firing will occur when there are enough pieces to fill the kiln. We will try to keep a firing schedule posted in the studio.

==== In case of damage… ====
* If you accidentally damage another member’s tool or project, notify them immediately. If you don’t know who it belongs to, post a picture of the item in the #ceramics slack channel.
* If equipment is damaged or unusable, please notify a Shop Captain right away, directly or via the #ceramics channel on Slack.

'''''If you have any questions and/or concerns about anything regarding the studio’s procedures, contact the Vector Space Ceramics Studio Captain or a Co-captain and they will help you.'''''

== Equipment ==
* Slab roller
* Extruder '''(Still deciding if we need this)'''
* Pottery wheels
* Digital kiln
* Large assortment of "shaping" materials for hand building:
** Slump molds, hump molds
** Forms for trays, bowls, plates, platters
** Variety of Cookie cutters
* Large assortment of decorating materials
** Sprig molds
** Texture and pattern rollers
** Stamps
** Brushes
* Glazing materials:
** Commercial glazes
** In-house glazes
** Glazing tools
* Stocked Supplies
** See "consumables"

== Consumables ==

* Clays (variety of commercially prepared clay bodies)
* Glazes (variety of commercially prepared glazes, glaze powders and VS custom glazes)
* Underglazes: variety of colors, small jars

Ceramics Shop Policies

2024-07-24T10:28:15Z

Elise: added procedures

== Shop Captains ==

* Christian Bradley West
* Bonnie Black

== Vector Space (VP) Ceramics Studio Policies ==
'''These policies and studio notifications will be available in the Ceramics studio in a three-ring binder.'''

==== '''Ceramics Studio authorization requirements:''' ====

* Members and visitors who have not already done so must sign the Vector Space liability waiver before entering and using the Ceramics Studio.
* Before using studio equipment, members and visitors must be authorized to do so by a Ceramics Studio Shop Captain, to ensure they know how to properly and safely handle the equipment. Names and contact data for the Shop Captains can be found on this Wiki and will be posted in the studio, as well as on Slack.
* Minors: see Members with Minors policy.
* '''The VS Ceramic Studio will fire CONE 6 (^6) CLAY AND GLAZES ONLY''', due to the possibility of damage to the kiln. '''No clay of any kind may be brought into the studio without explicit permission from the Shop Captains'''; documentation of the kind and provenance of the clay may be required. Permission to use unidentified or non-Cone 6 clay in the Ceramics Studio will be given only after consultation and authorization by the Shop Captain.

==== '''Materials and equipment use and storage:''' ====

* Clay: All clay brought in (with prior permission) to the studio must be very clearly labeled with the owner’s name, the clay name/number and its cone designation written on the clay bag or other container. (Example: BMIX5, Cone 6, JudithK.) It should be stored in the member’s tote or taken home.
* Equipment: All Ceramics Studio equipment is to remain in the studio area. Small tools, books, stamps and other decorating items must be cleaned and returned to their original location after each use.
* Personal items and tools: Members shall store all personal materials, tools, and equipment in their own totes or lockers; such items must be clearly marked with the owner’s name or initials. Visitors shall take these items with them when they leave. Since Vector Space is a community resource, materials and tools that have no label are subject to be used by all users of the studio.
* Glazes, chemicals, stains, and underglazes: These materials are for general use unless labeled as personal property. Since they are expensive and their use is difficult to quantify, it is suggested that users might periodically make small donations of money or replacement materials so we can keep a variety of such materials in stock. Please use the [https://vector-space.org/donate donation page on the website], with a note of 'ceramics', to pay for material usage.
* Donations of articles: Vector Space appreciates all donations, but since space is limited, donated articles should not be brought into the studio until a Shop Captain has approved the item.

==== '''Project storage and ownership:''' ====

* Greenware, bisqued ware, glazed ware and completed projects shall be labeled, dated and stored appropriately. (See Procedures.)

* Since shelf space is limited, finished projects, “abandoned” projects, and any unlabeled item must be claimed and removed from the studio area within 30 days of the date of completion or abandonment. (A date will be put on unlabeled articles found in the studio by a Shop Captain.)
* After the 30-day period, unclaimed articles are subject to be claimed or removed by Vector Space. If proper labeling by the creator/owner is present, VS will attempt to contact the owner of the project/item before removal.

'''Safety:'''

* Clay and glazes may contain minerals and toxic elements that are harmful if inhaled, ingested, or introduced through the skin. Studio users shall use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and, if needed, shall request training when handling clay and glazes, as well as when involved with heat (kilns, heat guns, blowtorches), flames (blowtorches, raku kiln, reduction cans, barrel firings, etc.), sharp tools and large equipment.
* Cleaning clay and glazes off surfaces should usually be done with water to avoid mineral dust in the studio air. (See Procedures.)

'''Firing:'''

'''NO ONE may load or activate kilns or use any flammable materials without support from a CSC.'''

* Projects will be fired only if: 1) they are bone dry, 2) they are properly labeled and 3) the bottom of the piece is free of glaze. PIECES NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE FIRED
* Check with a Shop Captain for firing schedules.

'''Cleanliness:'''

* For reasons of health, safety and appearance, all studio users shall participate in keeping all studio areas clean EACH AND EVERY TIME they are used. a Shop Captain may establish a duty roster to accomplish this if users do not routinely comply with this rule.
* No tools, materials or projects may be left out (i.e., on tables, wheels, counters, etc.) in the studio after their owner has left the studio. Exceptions can be made with prior approval.
* The sinks in the studio areas are for use with ceramics projects use only. If you see someone from another shop using CS sinks, please inform them that they should use the general duty sink.

'''Community:'''

Be community-minded: Vector Space constantly strives to ensure that the Makerspace is a caring, creative and supportive community. If you need help with anything, please feel free to seek advice from other VS members or the studio captain and co-captain(s); we are happy to provide support when needed. You can also post your question in the #Ceramics channel on Slack where someone will be happy to help you with whatever you need.

Be sensitive: When asking for guidance, please be sensitive to others’ time and availability. If someone is in the middle of a project, it might be important to wait until they are not deeply concentrating on their work before you try to get their attention.

Be respectful: Studio users shall be respectful of others’ projects and equipment. If something has a name or initials on it, do not use it without the owner’s permission.

Be alert: CS users are expected to know and comply with the Vector Space Code of Conduct (available on the Wiki and posted in the Makerspace). If you feel unsafe, or uncomfortable, or believe that someone has violated the Code of Conduct, please inform an VS Officer immediately. Please do not approach the person who has allegedly committed a violation nor comment on the conduct in public or in a public platform (such as Slack). Vector Space takes all reports of harassment and other Code of Conduct violations very seriously and will quickly investigate the matter with the goal or resolving it to everyone’s satisfaction.

'''If you have any questions and/or concerns about anything regarding the studio’s policies, contact the Vector Space Ceramics Studio Captain or a Co-captain and they will help you.'''

'''Contact information:'''

Ceramics Studio Captain: Christian Bradley West '''(Should this just be through Slack? The Nashville version listed a Shop Captain email and phone number.)'''

Co-Captain:

Vector Space Ceramics Studio Procedures

'''This is a general guide about how we believe the studio can best be used efficiently, safely and fairly by everyone. If you are in doubt about anything, or think we should change or add something, please let us know!'''

'''Materials and equipment:'''

* Cone 6 clay is available for purchase in the ceramics studio as well as from a few local suppliers - ask a Shop Captain for guidance about clay before buying it.
* Clay, paints, glazes and glaze chemicals belonging to VS (i.e. that do not have a personal ID marked on them) If it appears that a material is running low, or if you have a request for a particular material, please inform a Shop Captain as soon as possible so it can be restocked or obtained.
* Stamps, molds, tools, equipment and storage materials in the studio that are marked “VS” are for all members and workshop participants to use freely. If there is a different personal ID mark on an item, please ask the owner before using. If you don’t know who the item belongs to, take a photo and post on #ceramics.
* Please wipe down the wedging table and its cutting wire (and other wire cutters), as well as work tables, immediately after use. Hard, dried bits of clay left on those surfaces can get into other peoples’ fresh clay and create problems for slabbing or throwing.

'''Wheel use:'''

* Wheels are used on a first-come, first-served basis, unless otherwise labeled. If the wheel you want to use is by appointment only, use the schedule posted in the studio to reserve it.
* Vector Space provides a limited amount of wheel bats; please bring your own, mark them with your ID or leave them on the shelf above the wheels if it’s OK for everyone else to use them.
* After using a pottery wheel, clean the wheel, splash pan, chair and surrounding areas. Remove bat pins if necessary; store them together w/the hex wrench in the red plastic cup on the supply shelf. Wipe off the foot pedal and raise it to the wheel table.
* After trimming, throw all clay scraps into the “reclaimed clay” garbage can beside the sink; leave the wheel and splash pan clean of dried clay residue.
* Make sure to turn off the wheel “OFF” before leaving.

'''Pottery works-in-progress:'''

* General Storage: Store work in progress on the appropriate shelves. (Look for signage.)
* Greenware: The studio supplies wood boards, plastic sheets and paper sheets for storing greenware. Do not put wet greenware directly on wood. Ask a Shop Captain how to cover your greenware to avoid premature drying. Attach a clothes peg with your initials on it to each project so all pieces are identified at all times. VS cannot take responsibility for unidentified projects.
* After trimming leather-hard pieces, be sure to write your name or initials on the foot of the piece. All work must be easy to identify so nothing gets lost.
* When greenware is ready to fire (bone dry) move it to the appropriate shelf. (If you don’t a Shop Captain may move it for you.)
* After items have been bisque-fired, they will be unloaded onto the shelf identified as pieces to be glazed.

'''Glazing:'''

* Bisqueware for glazing must be waxed and/or or cleared of all glaze on the bottom of the piece (to about 1/8th inch above the foot) so that no glaze material can touch the kiln shelf. '''Work that is not free of glaze on the bottom will not be fired.''' Special care must be taken with “flowing” and “running” glazes. Check with a CSC about this.
* When placing glazed pieces ready for firing on the designated metal shelving unit, allow appropriate spacing. Avoid touching/bumping other glazed ware with your hands or your glazed piece; raw glaze is fragile and can pop off when disturbed.
* If any glaze has melted from a fired piece onto a kiln shelf, the owner of the ceramic piece shall be responsible for removing the glaze from the shelf. See a Shop Captain for instructions about this. Chisels, hammers and grinding materials/equipment belonging to VS and used for this purpose should be used within the woodworking shop, not brought to the ceramic studio.
* Specific glaze colors and custom glazes may be created upon request. If you want a particular color to be mixed and/or wish to participate in the creation of a glaze, ask a Shop Captain to arrange for a time to do this. If certain chemicals need to be purchased consult with a Shop Captain about the budget for those items.

'''Safety:'''

* Clay and glazes contain minerals and toxic elements that are harmful if inhaled, ingested or introduced through the skin. Therefore:
** Use a particle mask when scraping, sanding, brushing or sweeping dry clay.
** Use a particle mask and nitrile gloves when measuring/mixing dry and wet glaze materials.
** When glazing ceramics ware, rinse hands and wipe up spillage frequently.
** Avoid raising clay/glaze dust into the air: mopping floors is preferable to sweeping; wiping surfaces with a wet sponge is preferable to brushing.
* Always use eye protection when chiseling or grinding glazed surfaces
* Use caution when placing and retrieving items from high shelves.
* Keep extension cords, tools, and other objects out of walk-through areas to prevent falls. If it is necessary to run cables across the floor, ask a Shop Captain to arrange for the cables to be covered with tape or wood panels.
* Lift heavy objects properly (bent knees, straight back) or ask for help.
* To avoid cuts, be cautious when using metal ribs, trimming tools and needle tools.
* '''Injuries:''' there is a first aid kit in the Ceramics Studio; it is located in the left drawer of the wooden sink unit. In the event of a serious injury, notify a shop captain and/or a VS officer (Board member or Executive Director) immediately to ensure proper medical procedures. In the event the person injured is under 18, notify a shop captain or VS officer who can contact parents or guardians. If the injury was due to equipment malfunction, falling object or other facility problem, please notify a shop captain or an VS officer immediately so we can remedy the cause and prevent further injury.
* If you are ever in a situation where you feel unsafe or have concerns about the conduct of another member or visitor, contact a Shop Captain and/or VS leadership immediately and they will help you resolve the problem.

'''Studio cleanliness and maintenance:'''

* Users should plan in advance to have enough time to thoroughly clean the areas in which they have been working before they have to leave the area.
* Please make sure to clean and store tools/equipment away appropriately; wipe down all areas you have used; mop up or wet wipe up clay splashed on floor, walls or mirrors; wash splash pans, sponges, molds, etc.; empty reclaimable clay into the garbage cans provided for that purpose; seal off air entry areas on the pug mill.
* No work in progress or tools are to be left on work surfaces overnight except when requested and authorized.
* Tubs in sink should be emptied into large trashcan when they are full to prevent clay from entering the pipes. CSC will empty trash can when it is full.
* ALL users are expected to contribute to keeping general areas (floors, equipment, table surfaces, shelving, etc.) clean and orderly. '''This is YOUR creative space. Let’s keep it nice!'''

'''Firing:'''

* a Shop Captain will be the only one to operate the kiln.
* When you have items ready for firing, place them on the designated metal shelving.
* Inform a Shop Captain if you need the piece fired by a specific date so we will know a firing needs to be scheduled. *Generally, if no specific date is requested, firing will occur when there are enough pieces to fill the kiln. We will try to keep a firing schedule posted in the studio.

'''In case of damage…'''

* If you accidentally damage another member’s tool or project, notify them immediately. If you don’t know who it belongs to, post a picture of the item in the #ceramics slack channel.
* If equipment is damaged or unusable, please notify a Shop Captain right away, directly or via the #ceramics channel on Slack.

'''If you have any questions and/or concerns about anything regarding the studio’s procedures, contact the Vector Space Ceramics Studio Captain or a Co-captain and they will help you.'''

'''Contact information:'''

Ceramics Studio Captain: Christian Bradley West

Co-Captain:

Equipment

* Slab roller
* Extruder '''(Still deciding if we need this)'''
* Pottery wheels (currently 2)
* Digital kiln
* Large assortment of "shaping" materials for hand building:
** Slump molds, hump molds
** Forms for trays, bowls, plates, platters
** Variety of Cookie cutters
* Large assortment of decorating materials
** Sprig molds
** Texture and pattern rollers
** Stamps
** Brushes
* Glazing materials:
** Commercial glazes
** In-house glazes
** Glazing tools

Stocked Supplies

See "consumables"

Stocked Consumables

Clays (variety of commercially prepared clay bodies)

Glazes (variety of commercially prepared glazes, glaze powders and VS custom glazes)

Underglazes: variety of colors, small jars.

Tool-User-Guides

2024-07-24T10:17:59Z

Elise: /* Ceramics (190) */

Tool-User-Guides

2024-07-24T10:17:09Z

Elise: /* Ceramics (190) */

Drill-press-user-guide

2024-05-30T20:25:39Z

Elise: /* GENERAL */

{|
|width="33%"|
'''Shop Area:''' Woodshop

'''Tool:''' Drill Press

'''Requires in-person training:''' Yes 
|width="33%"|
'''Procedure Number'''

UG 110-06, Rev. 2
|width="33%"|
'''Date'''

1/25/2021
|}

= GENERAL =

The drill press cuts holes of different sizes in different materials. It can be used to drill wood, plastics, ceramics, or metals. What matters when drilling the different materials is the type of drill bit chosen.
[[File:Woodworking Drill Press.jpg|left|thumb]]

= SAFETY =

* Safety glasses to be worn when drilling
* Proper clamping and holding (fixtures and jigs) the wood when drilling
* Proper speed selection for size of bit and material to be drilled
* Remove chuck key prior to drilling
* Assure bit is centered in the chuck – no wobble
* Remove all loose clothing, jewelry, and confine long hair.
* Do not wear gloves.
* Assure that the bit is sharp and no imperfections

= REFERENCE =

* Basic use and safety video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu9tYcld7ck)
* Workholding tips video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrN5dl1p3K0)

= PROCEDURE =

* Assure the bit is centered in the chuck, spin chuck to verify
* Use correct spindle speed – see [https://vector-space.org/sites/default/files/drill_cheat_sheet.jpg chart] attached to the drill housing
** Smaller bit – higher speeds
** Larger bit – lower speeds
** Softer materials - higher speeds
** Harder materials - lower speeds
* Place scrap wood beneath your part to avoid drilling into the table
* Use clamping when drilling small parts
* For deep holes, may need to peck drill to remove chips from hole
* Put bits away– don't leave them in the chuck (easy to forget)
* Sweep up

= TROUBLESHOOTING =

== Bits Wandering ==

Causes

* Bits wandering is caused mainly by excessive feed rate. When bits fed into the material gets too much, the bits begin to wander.
* Chuck jaws holding the bits not being in place or firmly secured can bring about bits wandering.

Solutions

* Make sure that bits being fed into material are not too much. Feed materials with the required number of bits per time.
* Also make sure that the chuck jaws are firm and properly tightened to keep the bits in its place.

== Noisy Operations ==

Causes

* The spindle getting dry can cause the drill press to begin making noise excessively thereby producing really loud noise.
* Loosed pulleys have ask been major causes of excessive noise witnessed by a number of drill press users.

Solutions

* Constantly grease the spindle to avoid it from going dry on a timely basis depending on how often and how long the drill press is used.

== Wood Splinters Underside (chip-out) ==

Causes

* The singular cause of this is when the work piece lacks the support needed in terms of back up material to keep it firm.

Solutions

* [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140507095851.htm Make use of scrap woods] or pieces under the current workpiece to give it all the support it needs.

== Wobbling Drill Bits ==

Causes

* Wrong or incorrect installation has been the major reason why bits wobble. For bits to function well, they have to be properly installed well in the chuck.
* Incorrect sharpening of the bits before putting them in their place also contribute to wobbling drill bits.
* A bent bit or a totally damaged shank can also cause the bit to wobble while being used.

Solutions

* Make sure to check the bits installation and be sure it is adequate. Any inconsistency noted in the installation should be rectified immediately
* Bits should also be well sharpened before placing them in the chuck where they should be.
* For damaged bits and shank, nothing except a replacement can be done to them. Replace damaged shank immediately to avoid further damage to the drill press.

== Binding or Slipping Work Piece ==

Causes

* Unsecured bits or improper installation of them is what is responsible for binding or slipping work piece.

Solutions

* To solve this, all you need to do is to install the bits properly and ensure they are well secured in its place.

== Loosening Work Piece ==

Causes

* For the work piece to be firm, it has to be supported by a clamp that fixes it to the table. When this clamp or support is absent, work pieces begin to loosen.

Solutions

* Make sure the work piece is well fastened to the table and supported with the clamps made available.

'''END OF THE PROCEDURE'''

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powermatic drill press

Orientation

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[[File:New Member Orientation.pdf|thumb|New Member Orientation]]

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orientation pdf

Chandler & Price Letterpress

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Elise: added photos

The 1918 C&P letterpress is our oldest tool!

Press details: https://letterpresscommons.com/press/chandler-price-oldstyle/

User's guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5_Jr-Fh6MA
[[File:20230319 174523.jpg|left|thumb|400x400px]]
[[File:20230319 174527.jpg|left|thumb]]

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print case

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printing press

Vehicle work

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Vehicular Work Policy

Members may under certain conditions bring vehicles to be worked on at the makerspace. The following guidelines apply to any vehicular work requiring more than 24 hours:

* A vehicle will include any item that transports people or machinery and is too large to reasonably fit inside the makerspace. Examples include but are not limited to: cars, trucks, buses, boats, tractors, and trailers. • Due to space constraints, tool requirements, limited infrastructure, and courtesy to other members, there may only ever be one vehicular project occurring at a time.
* There is a specified parking spot for project vehicles: this spot is next to the loading dock, behind the welding shop (but vehicles and tools may not block the loading dock at any time). Vehicles being worked on and left overnight may not be parked in any other area.
* This policy limits such work on a single vehicle to a maximum of three months per year.
* Members will pay $100/month while their vehicle is parked at the makerspace to be worked on.
* We understand that tools from the makerspace will be used to work on the vehicles, however tools must be returned to their designated area immediately after use and may never be left outside or in the vehicle overnight.
* If the designated parking spot is being utilized and paid for within these guidelines, no other vehicles may be worked on at the makerspace until the previous project is complete.
* A breach of any of the above guidelines will result in one warning, followed by revocation of the right to park a vehicle upon second offense.

Member Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________

Vehicle Description: _________________________ Signature: __________________________

Miter-saw-user-guide

2024-04-25T19:19:32Z

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{|
|width="33%"|
'''Shop Area:''' Woodshop

'''Tool:''' Miter Saw

'''Requires in-person training:''' Yes 
|width="33%"|
'''Procedure Number'''

UG 110-04, Rev. 1
|width="33%"|
'''Date'''

1/17/2021
|}

= GENERAL =

To make cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts using a sliding miter saw.

'''Dewalt Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw'''

[[File:Miter saw - side.jpg|frameless|400x400px]] [[File:Miter Saw.jpg|400x400px]]

= SAFETY =

* Always wear approved safety glasses or face shield while operating the equipment.
* Before operating equipment, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
* Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended.
* Closed toe shoes are required when working in a shop area.
* Do not wear gloves while operating the equipment.
* Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
* Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign material, on its surface.
* Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade.
* Do not force tool when cutting.
* Secure work piece with clamping.
* Never use the slide compound miter saw with its lower guard locked in the open position.
* Ensure that the lower guard moves smoothly.
* Do not use the saw without guards in position.
* Use correctly sharpened saw blades.
* Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blade.
* Do not use saw blades that are damaged or deformed.
* Never attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
* Always allow the saw blade to stop before removing scrap pieces from the table.
* Do not remove jammed pieces from the saw until the machine and blade has stopped. Unplug the band saw from the power source, and then remove the jammed work piece.
* Always turn off the machine if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.
* Remove material or debris from the work area. Keep work area neat and clean.

= REFERENCE =

* Basic use and safety video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu9tYcld7ck)

* Link to YouTube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoY4XYe4T-8

= PROCEDURE =

'''General'''
* Check blade is square to table and back fencing
* Start saw with the blade fully in the up position to control torque
* Cuts are to be made when blade is a full speed
* Stopping the cut/blade – leave in down position until blade is completely stopped
* Use stop blocks for repetitive length cuts
* Saw blades need to be 291 mm (11.5 inches) to 305 mm (12 inches) external diameter.
* Start cutting only after motor revolution reaches maximum speed.
* During a miter or bevel cut the blade is not to be lifted until it has stopped rotation completely.
* For slide cutting operation, the saw must be pushed and slid away from the operator.

'''Operations'''

1. Tightly secure the material by vise assembly to be cut so that it does not move during cutting.
2. Pulling the trigger turns the saw on, releasing the trigger turns the saw off.
3. '''Base Holder Adjustment:''' Loosen the 6 mm (1/4 inch) bolt. Adjust the base holder until its bottom surface contacts the bench.
4. A grove should be cut on the guard to allow full penetration of the saw blade through the workpiece.
5. '''Adjusting the guard.'''
a. Cutting a right angle or bevel cut: Loosen the 6 mm (1/4 inch) knob bolt, bring the guard lightly in contact with the workpiece and secure.
b. Miter cutting / bevel cutting: Loosen the 6 mm (1/4 inch) knob bolt, move the guard to the back, making sure that it is not sticking out from the fence surface.
6. '''Cutting operation:'''
a. The width of the saw blade is the width of the cut.
b. After turning on the switch and checking that the saw blade is rotating at maximum speed, slowly push down the handle while holding down the lever and bring the saw blade in the vicinity of the material to be cut.
c. Once the saw blade contacts the workpiece, push the handle down gradually to cut into the workpiece.
d. After cutting the workpiece to the desired depth, turn the tool off and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle form the workpiece to return it to the full retract position.
e. Cutting Wide Workpieces:
i. Workpieces up to 107 mm (4.25 inches) high and 312 mm (12 inches) wide – Loosen the slide securing knob, grip the handle and slide the saw blade forward. Press down on the handle and slide the saw blade back to cut the workpiece.
ii. Workpieces up to 120 mm (4.75 inches) in height and up to 260 mm (10.25 inches) in width can be cut in the same manner as described above.
7. Miter cutting.
a. Loosen the side handle and pull up the lever for angle stoppers. Adjust the turntable until the indicator aligns with desired setting on the miter scale.
b. Re-tighten the side handle to secure the turntable in the desired position.
c. The miter scale indicates both the cutting angle on the angle scale and the gradient on the grade scale.
d. The gradient, which is the ration of the height to the base of the triangular section to be removed, may be used for setting the miter scale instead of the cutting angle.
e. Miter angle fine adjustment.
i. Rotate the turntable to the miter angle desired.
ii. When making fine adjustments of the miter angle, turn the knob while pulling up the lever.
iii. Turning the knob clockwise allows fine adjustment of the turntable to the right.
iv. Turning knob counterclockwise allow thine adjustment of the turntable to the left.
v. After adjusting the desired angle, tighten the side handle.
8. '''Bevel Cutting.'''
a. Loosen the clamp leer and bevel the saw blade to the left or to the right. When tilting the motor head to the right pull the set pin towards the rear. The clamp lever adopts a latchet system.
b. Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting while watching the bevel angle scale and indicator, then secure the clamp lever.
c. Fine Adjustment.
i. Grip the handle on the motor head and position it at the desired bevel angle. Temporarily tighten the clamp lever.
ii. Turn knob while supporting the handle with your hand.
iii. After adjusting to the desired angle, tighten the clamp lever and clamp the motor head.

= TROUBLESHOOTING =

Every cut needs to be set up properly with a square blade in relation to the fence, if you're using a fence. Problems with a compound miter saw can include issues related to the motor, blade and mechanism.

* Look to ensure the saw is plugged in properly, and check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker if the saw won't start. Replace the brushes by removing the motor end cap and lifting the brush spring to withdraw the brush assembly. Replace with new brushes in the reverse order as they came out.
* Access the blade by unplugging the saw, raising the arm and lowering the guard down as far as you can. Loosen the guard bracket screw until the bracket is raised up far enough to reach the blade screw. Press down the spindle lock button, and turn the blade by hand until the lock is engaged. Loosen the blade screw with a wrench, then remove the screw, the outer clamp washer blade, the blade adapter and the blade itself.
* Inspect, clean and replace the electrical brushes if the brake doesn't stop the blade within a few seconds of turning the saw off, or if the motor doesn't start. Let the motor cool down and unplug the saw. Pull out the brush from under the cap and replace it if has less than ¼ inch of carbon on it.
* Replace the cutting blade, turn the blade around or remove it, and clean it off with turpentine and steel wool or oven cleaner if the saw isn't making clean cuts.
* Adjust the depth stop if the blade hits the table. Turn the saw off and remove the work piece. Drop the cutting head down so that the blade teeth extends ¼ inch below the throat plate. Loosen the wing nuts, or hex screws and readjust the blade depth to the desired depth. Try the motion again with the still saw off, and make sure the blade doesn't touch anything.
* Adjust the cutting head assembly pivot if the cutting head won't rise after you make a cut. Loosen the lock nut on the head and then tighten the hex bolt to put more pressure on the spring. Retighten the lock nut when the right travel is obtained.

'''END OF THE PROCEDURE'''

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dewalt miter saw

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dewalt miter saw

3d-printer-user-guide

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Elise:

{|
|width="33%"|
'''Shop Area:''' Rapid Prototyping

'''Tool:''' 3D Printers

'''Requires in-person training:''' No
|width="33%"|
'''Procedure Number'''

UG 120-01, Rev. 2
|width="33%"|
'''Date'''

7/26/2021
|}

[[File:LulzbotTaz6.JPG|thumb|none|350x233px|alt=Lulzbot TAZ6|Lulzbot TAZ6]]

= General =

This document is a guide for using the following 3D Printers:

* Lulzbot Mini 2
* Lulzbot TAZ6
* Gigabot GB2
* Prusa Mk3S+
* Prusa Mk4
* Voron Trident
* Voron 2.4r2

The general workflow for 3D printing is as follows:

3D model → Slicer → Printer

= Safety =

* Do not remove material from the printer before it has cooled.
* Clean up clutter, debris and flammable materials at the printer after use.

= Reference =

* Troubleshooting Guide (https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/)
* Cura Profiles
** LulzBot (https://www.lulzbot.com/mini-cura-profiles)
** GigaBot (https://re3d.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037613411-Gigabot-Printing-Profiles-Simplify3D-Slic3r-Cura-)

= Procedure =

== Design ==

In order to print, you must have an STL file created in a CAD software. These can either be obtained online or you can create them yourself.

=== Obtaining STLs via Thingiverse or Printables ===

# Go to the Thingiverse website (https://www.thingiverse.com) or Printables (https://www.printables.com/)
# Click the Search bar at the top and type in what you’re looking for, then hit Enter.
# Select a thing by clicking on it.
# Click “Download All Files”. This should download the STL(s) necessary for creating the print.

=== Using TinkerCad for 3D Modeling ===

# Visit TinkerCad’s website (https://www.tinkercad.com)
# Create your account if you have not done so already. Then, log into your account.
# Click “Create New Design” on your dashboard.
# Create your design. ''For an introduction on how to use TinkerCad, visit https://www.tinkercad.com/learn.''
# Click “Export” on the top right and ensure that “The Entire Design” is checked. Then, select “STL” on the popup. This should download the STL necessary for creating the print.

==== Exporting Certain Selections ====

In TinkerCad, you may only want to export certain parts of your 3D object to an STL (for example, in multi-part prints or for dual extrusion).

# Select the parts you want to include in the STL file. ''Use Ctrl+Click to select multiple items.''
# Click “Export on the top right and ensure that “The Selected Shape” is checked. Then, select “STL” on the popup. This should download an STL with the current selection.

== Slicing and Printing ==

All printers are connected to OctoPrint servers, which allows for remote access within the Space.

Both LulzBots have PrintBite surfaces on the beds, and therefore do NOT need a glue stick, blue tape, etc. to adhere.

''Note: As we are transitioning to OctoPrint, some functionality may not be set up yet, such as having Cura fully configured. Please bear with us as we get everything reconfigured.''

=== Slicing with PrusaSlicer ===

PrusaSlicer is an open-source 3D model slicing software. Files from here can uploaded to the printers through Octoprint.

# Start PrusaSlicer.
## Open the Applications menu on your computer and click “Graphics” → “PrusaSlicer”
## In the right pane, select the profiles for print settings (quality), filament, and printer.
## Open your STL file by clicking “Add” at the top left.
# Configure the print as needed.
## Ensure your material selection matches what is loaded in the printer.
##If you want to tweak the temperature, click the gear icon next to “Filament”.
# Slice by clicking "Slice Now" at the bottom right.
# Send to printer by clicking the "G->" at the bottom right.

==== Print Management via Octoprint ====
# Connect to the Octoprint server for your printer.
## Taz: <code>http://taz.vector-space.org</code>
## Mini: <code>http://mini.vector-space.org</code>
## Gigabot: <code>http://gigabot.vector-space.org</code>
## Prusa MK3: http://mk3.vector-space.org
# Log in using the credentials found printed on the sign at the printers.
# Use this interface to cancel prints, adjust temperatures, or re-print old files.

==== Printing via SD Card ====
''Note: Printing from an SD card bypasses OctoPrint COMPLETELY, which may cause issues with OctoPrint. Use this method only if OctoPrint is non-functional. Again, we discourage printing from SD cards.''

# Load the SD card into the Gigabot or Taz 6.
## Make sure to reboot the printer by turning the power switch off, waiting for the LCD screen to turn off, and then turning the power switch back on again. This will allow it to recognize the SD card.
# Use the printer's LCD interface to open your GCODE file for printing.
## Press the control knob to open the main menu.
## Scroll to “SD Card”, select it, and then scroll to the file you want to print.
## Once selected, the printer will begin the printing process automatically.

== Filament ==

The Lulzbots and Gigabot use 2.85 or 3mm filament. They can also use 1.75mm filament, but the likelihood of failure is much higher.

=== Filament Configuration ===

These are the suggested temperatures for printing.
''Note: All temperatures are written in Celsius. If any information should be added or adjusted, please contact Dustin Thomas via Slack.''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |Filament
! Extruder Temp
! Bed Temp
! Cooling fan?
! Special Instructions
|-
| PLA || 180-220°C || 55-65°C || ||
|-
| ABS || 220-235°C || 80-110°C || ||
|-
| PETG || 220-225°C || 60-85°C || ||
|-
| NinjaFlex N95 || 190-200° || Room Temp-50°C || After first layer ||
|}

=== Replacing Filament ===

# Select the filament you would like to load.
# Heat the extruder head.
## Log onto the OctoPrint control panel for the printer you are replacing filament in.
## Open the “Temperature” tab. Set the temperature on the tool you want to heat to the melting point of the filament you are using.
# Replace the filament.
## Undo the latch on the extruder, and remove the filament currently in the printer.
## Cut a small amount of filament off of the new filament at about a 45 degree angle to assist in loading. ''The tool is found in the 3d printing tool drawer.''
## Manually push the filament into the extruder until it extrudes out the hot nozzle. Re-latch the extruder bearing.
# Turn off the heater.
## Click the arrow next to the checkmark button and select “Off”.

= Troubleshooting =

== Common Errors ==

If the printer has a software error, Octoprint will kill the printer. While the error displayed on the printer may not be informative, the Octoprint console should give some more information.

=== Probing Failure ===

A probing failure usually means that the printer could not probe one of the four corners successfully. This could be caused by a few potential issues.

* First, try cleaning the nozzle with one of the green pads.
* If that doesn't fix the issue, check the leveling of the print bed. This can be fixed using [https://ohai.lulzbot.com/project/leveling-x-axis/maintenance-repairs/ this procedure].

== Extrusion ==

=== Unclogging Printer Hot End ===

''If you have been using PLA or PLA-based materials, you shouldn't set the temperature past 230°C. Do not let PLA sit at high temperatures near 230°C for extended periods of time. If you have been using other filaments you can set the temperature higher up to 290°C.''

If there is no filament flow at all:
# Turn temperature up to 230°C if using PLA-based filament, or 290°C for other materials and allow nozzle to reach temperature.
# Open extruder idler.
# Pull filament out of the extruder.
# Trim off end of filament.
# Push filament back down into the extruder and see if you can get any filament out. You can push fairly hard against the extruder to get this to work.
# Pull filament back out, see if there is anything stuck to the filament and trim off again.
# Repeat process several times to see if you can get nozzle flowing again.

If there is flow but it seems partially blocked, thin, or is "pig-tailing" out of the nozzle:
# Using either HIPS or PLA turn your nozzle to the proper temperature for that material.
# Once up to temperature, extrude several mm of filament.
# Turn your temperature down, for HIPS use 140°C, for PLA use 100°C.
# Once the temperature is reached, open the extruder idler and pull out the filament. ''You should have a perfect mold of the inside of the hot end. The end of the filament should taper to a cylinder that is the size of your nozzle and have a nozzle sized cylinder that is about 1mm long.''
# Check for foreign particles or gaps in your mold of the nozzle.
# Repeat steps as necessary for cleaning the extruder nozzle.

== Adhesion ==

=== Print Lifting from Bed ===
Clean the bed surface with soapy water. Do NOT use abrasives or strong chemicals like isopropyl alcohol.

=== Print Stuck to Bed ===
Heat the bed to about 50°C to loosen the printed part, then the part should come off with relative ease.

=== Print Not Adhering to Bed ===
''Do NOT use a glue stick, blue tape, or other adhesives as advised by the internet. The PrintBite bed surfaces will be damaged with these tactics.''
Find the correct temperature and orientation for your print and it will adhere well. You can also try adding a brim or making your brim larger.

'''END OF THE PROCEDURE'''

Chandler & Price Letterpress

2024-02-01T13:48:07Z

Elise: start of letterpress page

The 1918 C&P letterpress is our oldest tool!

Press details: https://letterpresscommons.com/press/chandler-price-oldstyle/

User's guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5_Jr-Fh6MA

Tool-User-Guides

2024-02-01T13:46:25Z

Elise: /* Printmaking (180) */

== Woodshop (110) ==

[[Band Saw User Guide|Band Saw User Guide]]

[[thickness-planer-user-guide|Thickness Planer User Guide]]

[[Table Saw User Guide]]

[[miter-saw-user-guide|Miter Saw User Guide]]

[[jointer-user-guide|Jointer User Guide]]

[[drill-press-user-guide|Drill Press User Guide]]

[[wood_lathe_user_guide|Wood Lathe User Guide]]

[[cnc-router-user-guide|CNC Router User Guide]]

[[scroll-saw-user-guide|Scroll Saw User Guide]]

[[drum-sander|Drum Sander User Guide]]

== Rapid Prototyping (120) ==

[[3d-printer-user-guide|3D Printer User Guide]]

[[laser-cutter-user-guide|CO2 Laser Cutter User Guide]]

[[Fiber-Laser-user-guide|Fiber Laser User Guide]]

[[vinyl_cutter_user_guide|Vinyl Cutter User Guide]]

[[heat-press-user-guide|Heat Press User Guide]]

== Metal Shop (130) ==

[[Blacksmithing User Guide]]

[[Stick Welding User Guide]]

[[MIG Welding User Guide]]

[[TIG Welding User Guide]]

[[Plasma Cutter (handheld) User Guide]]

[[CNC Plasma Cutter User Guide]]

[[Milling Bridgeport User Guide]]

[[Tormach CNC Milling Machine User Guide]]

[[Ovens and Kilns]]

[[Shear Brake Roll Forming User Guide]]

[[Pipe and Tube Bender User Guide]]

[[Hydraulic Press User Guide]]

[[Hardinge Lathe User Guide|Metal Lathe User Guide]]

[[Cold Saw User Guide]]

[[metal_bandsaw_user_guide|Vertical Bandsaw User Guide]]

[[horizontal_bandsaw_user_guide|Horizontal Bandsaw User Guide]]

[[Klutch Heavy Duty English Wheel Kit User Guide]]

[[Roll Bender]]

[[Blast Cabinet User Guide]]

[[Parts Washer User Guide]]

== Textiles (140) ==

[[brother-industrial-sewing-machine-user-guide|Brother Industrial Sewing Machine User Guide]]

[[viking_sewing-machine-user-guide|Viking Sewing Machine User Guide]]

[[Serger User Guide|Serger User Guide]]

[[screen-printing-user-guide|Screen Printing User Guide]]

[[brother-pr655-embroidery-machine|Brother PR655 Embroidery Machine]]

== Computer Lab (150) ==

[[inkscape_user_guide|Inkscape User Guide]]

[[freecad_user_guide|FreeCAD User Guide]]

== Electronics (160) ==

[[oscilloscope-user-guide|Oscilloscope User Guide]]

== Photography (170) ==

[[analog-photography-user-guide|Analog Photography User Guide]]

[[digital-photography-user-guide|Digital Photography User Guide]]

== Printmaking (180) ==
[[Chandler & Price Letterpress]]

[[Screen Printing]]

Industrial Paper Cutter

Tool-User-Guides

2024-02-01T13:45:44Z

Elise: added printmaking

== Woodshop (110) ==

[[Band Saw User Guide|Band Saw User Guide]]

[[thickness-planer-user-guide|Thickness Planer User Guide]]

[[Table Saw User Guide]]

[[miter-saw-user-guide|Miter Saw User Guide]]

[[jointer-user-guide|Jointer User Guide]]

[[drill-press-user-guide|Drill Press User Guide]]

[[wood_lathe_user_guide|Wood Lathe User Guide]]

[[cnc-router-user-guide|CNC Router User Guide]]

[[scroll-saw-user-guide|Scroll Saw User Guide]]

[[drum-sander|Drum Sander User Guide]]

== Rapid Prototyping (120) ==

[[3d-printer-user-guide|3D Printer User Guide]]

[[laser-cutter-user-guide|CO2 Laser Cutter User Guide]]

[[Fiber-Laser-user-guide|Fiber Laser User Guide]]

[[vinyl_cutter_user_guide|Vinyl Cutter User Guide]]

[[heat-press-user-guide|Heat Press User Guide]]

== Metal Shop (130) ==

[[Blacksmithing User Guide]]

[[Stick Welding User Guide]]

[[MIG Welding User Guide]]

[[TIG Welding User Guide]]

[[Plasma Cutter (handheld) User Guide]]

[[CNC Plasma Cutter User Guide]]

[[Milling Bridgeport User Guide]]

[[Tormach CNC Milling Machine User Guide]]

[[Ovens and Kilns]]

[[Shear Brake Roll Forming User Guide]]

[[Pipe and Tube Bender User Guide]]

[[Hydraulic Press User Guide]]

[[Hardinge Lathe User Guide|Metal Lathe User Guide]]

[[Cold Saw User Guide]]

[[metal_bandsaw_user_guide|Vertical Bandsaw User Guide]]

[[horizontal_bandsaw_user_guide|Horizontal Bandsaw User Guide]]

[[Klutch Heavy Duty English Wheel Kit User Guide]]

[[Roll Bender]]

[[Blast Cabinet User Guide]]

[[Parts Washer User Guide]]

== Textiles (140) ==

[[brother-industrial-sewing-machine-user-guide|Brother Industrial Sewing Machine User Guide]]

[[viking_sewing-machine-user-guide|Viking Sewing Machine User Guide]]

[[Serger User Guide|Serger User Guide]]

[[screen-printing-user-guide|Screen Printing User Guide]]

[[brother-pr655-embroidery-machine|Brother PR655 Embroidery Machine]]

== Computer Lab (150) ==

[[inkscape_user_guide|Inkscape User Guide]]

[[freecad_user_guide|FreeCAD User Guide]]

== Electronics (160) ==

[[oscilloscope-user-guide|Oscilloscope User Guide]]

== Photography (170) ==

[[analog-photography-user-guide|Analog Photography User Guide]]

[[digital-photography-user-guide|Digital Photography User Guide]]

== Printmaking (180) ==
Chandler & Price Letterpress

Screen Printing

Industrial Paper Cutter

Horizontal bandsaw user guide

2024-01-26T16:09:53Z

Elise: Updated band saw

{|
|width="33%"|
'''Shop Area:''' Metal Shop

'''Tool:''' Horizontal Bandsaw

'''Requires in-person training:''' Yes
|width="33%"|
'''Procedure Number'''

UG 130-15, Rev. 0
|width="33%"|
'''Date'''

DRAFT
|}

= GENERAL =
HYDMECH MD-10 Double Miter Band Saw

[[File:HYDMECH Band Saw.jpg|600x600px]] [[File:HYDMECH Band Saw Front View.jpg|450x450px]] [[File:HYDMECH Band Saw Side.jpg|450x450px]]

= SAFETY =

= REFERENCE =
Basic use tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piROnNydm54

= PROCEDURE =

= TROUBLESHOOTING =

'''THIS IS THE END OF THE PROCEDURE'''

File:HYDMECH Band Saw Side.jpg

2024-01-26T16:09:31Z

Elise:

HYDMECH Band Saw Side

File:HYDMECH Band Saw Front View.jpg

2024-01-26T16:07:35Z

Elise:

HYDMECH Band Saw Front View

File:HYDMECH Band Saw.jpg

2024-01-26T16:06:15Z

Elise:

HYDMECH Band Saw

Wood lathe user guide

2024-01-24T21:21:03Z

Elise:

{|
|width="33%"|
'''Shop Area:''' Woodshop

'''Tool:''' Lathe

'''Requires in-person training:''' Yes
|width="33%"|
'''Procedure Number'''

UG 110-07, Rev. 1
|width="33%"|
'''Date'''

1/20/2021
|}

= GENERAL =

Woodshop has 3 Lathes

'''Grizzly Model G0462 Wood Lathe''' is designed to turn wood stock so the operator can remove material with a hand-held cutting tool or chisel.

[[File:Grizzly Lathe.png]]

'''Jet Lathe'''

[[File:Jet Lathe.png]]

'''Nova Lathe'''

[[File:Nova Lathe.png]]

= SAFETY =

* Face shield to be worn when operating the lathe
* Before operating, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
* Do not wear gloves.
* Remove tools left on lathe before starting lathe to eliminate dangerous projectiles.
* This machine is intended for cutting natural and man-made wood products, and some plastics. Never attempt to cut any metal, stone, or rubber workpiece; cutting these materials can lead to machine damage or severe injury.
* Do not use excessive force while cutting.
* Verify each workpiece is free of knots, splits, nails, or foreign material to ensure it can safely rotate on spindle without breaking apart or causing tool kickback.
* Before mounting piece, cut off waste portions to balance workpiece for safe rotation and remove large edges that can catch on tooling.
* Verify tool rest, headstock, and tailstock are secure before turning lathe on.
* Always verify workpiece is well-secured before starting lathe.
* Use sharp tools to cut with less resistance than dull tools. Using dull tools increases the risk of tool kickback or grabbing.
* Always allow rotating workpiece to stop on its own. Never put hands or another object on workpiece to stop it.

= REFERENCE =

* Grizzly G0462 manual (https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g0462_m.pdf)
* NOVA DVR Saturn manual (https://www.teknatool.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NOVA-DVR-Saturn-Lathe-Manual-FINAL-Version-115-0917-010-22.09.2017_old-format.pdf)
* Wood lathe basic safety video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yhkeUP6Mf8)
* Wood lathe basic operation video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcokD6zRyrw)

= PROCEDURE =

* Variable speed adjustment from 600–2400 RPM.
* A digital readout provides a precise reading of the spindle speed.
* Select correct spindle speed for workpiece size, type, shape, and condition. Use low speeds when roughing or when turning large, long, or non-concentric workpieces.
* Allow spindle to reach full speed before turning.
* Ability to rotate and move the head for turning workpieces with diameters larger than 12" on the outboard side of the lathe.
* Adjust tool rest approximately 1⁄4" away from workpiece and 1⁄8" above workpiece center line to provide proper support for turning tool. Firmly hold turning tool with both hands against tool rest.
* Test each new setup by starting spindle rotation at lowest speed and standing to side of lathe until workpiece reaches full speed and you can verify safe rotation.
* Before starting spindle, verify workpiece has adequate clearance by hand-rotating it through its entire range of motion.
* Only measure workpiece after it has stopped.
* Roughing - Take light cuts, use low speeds, and firmly support tool with both hands.
* Sanding or polishing - To reduce entanglement risk, remove tool rest before sanding. Never completely wrap sandpaper around workpiece.
* Cutting wood with a moisture content over 20% causes unnecessary wear on tooling blades, increases the risk of tool grab, and yields poor results.
* Workpieces with excessive bowing or twisting are unstable and unbalanced. Never turn these workpieces at high speed, or instability will be magnified and the workpiece can be ejected from the lathe causing impact injures.
* Only turn concentric workpieces.

[[File:Grizzly Lathe Operation.png]]

'''Operation:'''

1. Examine the workpiece to make sure it is suitable for turning. No extreme bows, knots, or cracks should exist.

2. Prepare and trim the workpiece to make it roughly concentric.

3. Install the workpiece between centers, or attach it to a faceplate or chuck.

4. Adjust the tool rest to 1⁄8" above the workpiece centerline, and set the minimum clearance between the workpiece and the lip of the tool rest to 1⁄4".

5. Rotate the workpiece by hand to verify that the spindle and workpiece rotate freely throughout the full range of motion.

6. Start the lathe, adjusts the lathe speed, and carefully begin the turning operation, keeping the chisel against the tool rest the entire time it is cutting.

'''Adjusting Head: ''' headstock can be positioned anywhere along the bed and pivoted up to 180˚.

1. Disconnect Lathe from power.

2. Loosen the head lock lever.

3. Slide the headstock to the desired position, then retighten the lock lever. Note: The large hex nut under the headstock may require occasional adjustment to ensure proper clamping pressure to the bed. Turn the hex nut in small increments to fine tune the clamping pressure, as needed.

'''To Pivot the Headstock:'''

1. Disconnect Lathe from power.

2. Make sure the head lock lever is tight.

3. Pull the pivot lock pin out and pivot the headstock clockwise 90˚ or 180˚.

4. Release the pivot lock pin. Make sure the pin has engaged in its detent by trying to rotate the headstock.

'''Adjust Tailstock Position:'''

1. The tailstock is equipped with a cam-action clamping system to secure it.

2. When the lock lever is tightened, a locking plate lifts up and secures the tool rest to the bed.

3. To reposition the tailstock along the bed, loosen the tailstock lock lever, move the tailstock to the desired position, then retighten the lock lever.

4. If the lock lever does not securely clamp the tailstock down onto the bed, loosen or tighten the hex nut located on the underside of the tailstock in small increments to achieve the proper clamping pressure.

'''Adjust Tool Rest:'''

1. The tool rest is equipped with a cam-action clamping system to secure it. When the base lock lever is tightened, a clamping plate lifts up and secures the tool rest to the bed.

2. For safe and good turning results, position the tool rest approximately 1⁄4" away from the workpiece, and approximately 1⁄8" above the workpiece center line.

3. Three-way adjustable tool rest.

• Use the base lock lever to secure the tool rest along the length of the bed.

• Use the pivot arm lock lever to secure the tool rest at a working distance from the workpiece.

• Use the tool rest lock lever to adjust the height and angle of the tool rest relative to the workpiece.

'''Installing Spur Center:''' The spur center installs in the spindle and forces the workpiece to spin with the spin. The spur center is driven into the workpiece, then the center is inserted with the workpiece into the spindle.

1. Disconnect Lathe from power.

2. Move the tailstock and tool rest a safe working distance from the headstock.

3. If the faceplate is installed, remove it.

4. Make sure the spur center and the inside of the spindle are free of debris and oily substances that could interfere with proper mating of the parts.

5. Insert the tapered end of the center into the spindle, then push it in with a quick, firm motion.

6. Make sure the center is securely installed by attempting to pull it out by hand—a properly installed center will not pull out by hand.

'''Installing Spur Center:'''

1. Disconnect Lathe from power.

2. Hold a clean rag under the spindle or wear a glove to catch the center when you remove it.

3. Insert the knockout tool through the outboard end of the spindle and firmly tap the center until it breaks loose.

'''Installing Live Center: ''' The live center installs into the tailstock quill and rotates with the workpiece.

1. Move the tailstock a safe working distance from the head and tool rest.

2. Loosen the quill lock lever, then rotate the quill handwheel clockwise until the quill extends out from the tailstock about 1".

3. Make sure the live center and the inside of the quill are free of debris and oil substances that could interfere with the proper mating of these parts.

4. Insert the tapered end of the live center into the quill with a quick, firm motion.

5. Make sure the center is secure by attempting to pull it out by hand—a properly installed center will not pull out by hand.

6. Rotate the quill handwheel to draw the quill back into the tailstock as far as possible without forcing the center to release. Note: The more the quill is drawn back into the tailstock, the greater the workpiece support.

7. Tighten the quill lock lever to hold the quill and center in place.

'''Removing Live Center: '''

1. Loosen the quill lock lever.

2. Hold a clean rag under the center or wear a glove to catch the center when you remove it.

3. Rotate the quill handwheel counterclockwise to retract the quill back into the tailstock until the center is forced out

'''Installing Faceplate: ''' The faceplate is used when you need to remove material from the face of the workpiece, such as during hollowing operations. The faceplate can be installed only if the spur center is removed from the spindle.

1. Disconnect Lathe from power.

2. If the spur center is installed, remove it.

3. Make sure the internal threads of the faceplate and the threads of the spindle are free of any debris, then wipe the threads with a lightly oiled rag to aid in the installation and removal.

4. Thread the faceplate onto the spindle clockwise.

5. Use the two included 32mm flat wrenches to tighten the faceplate.

'''Removing Faceplate:''' To remove the faceplate, perform Steps 3–4 in reverse.

'''Adjusting Spindle Speed: '''

The lathe operates between 600 and 2400 RPM's. Due to the design of the pulley system, RPM's outside of this range cannot be attained.

Use the digital readout as a guide. Select a speed within the set range by pulling out the speed control lever and turning it to the right to increase RPM or to the left to decrease the RPM.

When turning a workpiece where a lot of material must be removed and a rough finish does not matter, low range, which has more torque, is best.

When turning a workpiece where a clean finish is required, and only light cuts are made, high range is best. Mid-range is a compromise between the two ranges. Use the speed lever to adjust the spindle speed within each range.

Both the diameter of the workpiece and the type of cutting should be considered when determining the proper spindle speed.

{|
| '''Diameter of Workpiece'''
| '''Roughing RPM'''
| '''General Cutting RPM'''
| '''Finishing RPM'''
|-
| Under 2”
| 1520
| 2400
| Fastest Available
|-
| 2 – 4“
| 760
| 1600
| Fastest Available
|-
| 4 – 6”
| Slowest Available
| 1080
| 1650
|-
| 6 – 8”
| Slowest Available
| 810
| 1240
|-
| 8 – 10”
| Slowest Available
| Slowest Available
| 1000
|-
| 10 – 12”
| Slowest Available
| Slowest Available
| 830
|-
| 12 – 14”
| Slowest Available
| Slowest Available
| 710
|}

'''Turning Tools:'''

• '''Gouges''' — Used for rough cutting, detail cutting, and cove profiles. The rough gouge is a hollow, double-ground tool with a round nose, and the detail gouge is a hollow, double-ground tool with either a round or pointed nose.

• '''Skew Chisel''' — A very versatile tool that can be used for planing, squaring, V-cutting, beading, and parting off. The skew chisel is flat, double-ground with one side higher than the other (usually at an angle of 20-40˚).

• '''Scrapers''' — Used where access for other tools is limited, such as hollowing operations.This is a flat, double-ground tool that comes in a variety of profiles (Round Nose, Spear Point, Square Nose, etc.) to match many different contours.

• '''Parting Tools''' — Used for sizing and cutting off work. This is a flat tool with a sharp pointed nose that may be single- or doubleground.

• '''Specialty Tools''' — These are the unique, special function tools to aid in hollowing, bowl making, cutting profiles, etc.

'''Spindle Turning: ''' is the operation performed when a workpiece is mounted between the spindle and quill centers.

1. Mark both ends of your workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection point of these lines will show you the center of your workpiece.

2. Use a wood mallet to tap the point of the spur center into the workpiece where the lines intersect so that it leaves a center mark, then remove the center. Do this to both ends of the workpiece.

3. Use a 1⁄4" drill bit to make a 1⁄4" deep hole at the center mark on the workpiece end that will be mounted on the spindle spur center.

4.To help embed the spur center into the workpiece, cut 1⁄8" deep saw kerfs into the same workpiece end along the diagonal lines marked in Step 1.

5. If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut the corners off the workpiece length-wise to make turning the corners safer and easier.

6. Use a wood mallet to embed the spur center at least 1⁄4" into the workpiece end center mark.

7. With the workpiece still attached, insert the spur center into the spindle.

8. With the live center installed in the quill, draw the quill back into the spindle as far as possible without forcing the center to release. Note: This will give the quill and center the greatest amount of support to safely hold the workpiece during operation.

9. Loosen the tailstock lock lever, slide the tailstock toward the workpiece until the live center touches the workpiece centerpoint, then lock the tailstock in this position.

10. Use the quill handwheel to push the live center into the workpiece at least a 1⁄4", then tighten the quill lock lever to secure the center and quill.

11. Position the tool rest approximately 1⁄4" away from the workpiece and approximately 1⁄8" above the center line.

12. Test the setup by hand-turning the workpiece to make sure there is enough clearance all the way around before turning the lathe on.

'''Spindle Turning Tips:'''

• When turning the lathe ON, stand outside the path of the rotating workpiece until the lathe reaches full speed and you can verify that the lathe will not throw the workpiece.

• Use the slowest speed when starting or stopping the lathe, and when rough cutting.

• Select the correct speed for the size of the workpiece you are turning. Use slower speeds for large workpieces (4" diameter and over); use the middle range speeds for medium sized workpieces (2"–4" diameter); and use faster speeds for small sized workpieces (under 2" in diameter).

• Keep the turning tool on the tool rest the ENTIRE time that it is approaching the workpiece and is in contact with it.

• Learn the correct techniques for each tool you will use.

'''Faceplate Turning:''' when a workpiece is mounted to the faceplate that is then mounted to the spindle. This type of turning is usually done with open-faced workpieces like bowls or plates.

'''Attaching Faceplate to Spindle:'''

1. Mark the center of the workpiece. Note: Cut off the excess corners of the workpiece to make it as close to "round" as possible.

2. Use the mark made in Step 1 to center the faceplate onto the workpiece back, then attach it with wood screws that do not have tapered heads.

3. Thread the faceplate onto the spindle and tighten securely.

'''Using a Backing Block:''' If wood screws cannot be used to attach the faceplate to the workpiece, then use a backing block that is securely glued to the workpiece.

1. Make the backing block from a piece of scrap wood that is flat on both sides and free of knots or splits.

2. Locate and mark the center of both the workpiece and the backing block.

3. Drill a 1⁄4" hole completely through the center of the backing block.

4. Looking through the hole in the backing block to line it up with the center of the workpiece, glue and clamp the backing block to the workpiece. Note: Allow the glue joint to completely cure according to the glue manufacturer's instructions.

5. Follow steps 1-2 in Attaching Faceplate to Spindle to attach the faceplate to the backing block.

'''Outboard turning''': a variation of faceplate turning and is usually done when stock diameter is greater than 12''. Recommend a maximum diameter of 17'' for outboard turning. The lathe setup at 90˚ for outboard turning uses the tool rest with the pivot arm extended.

'''Sanding or Finishing:''' The lathe can be used for finishing procedures after the turning operations are complete and before removing the workpiece from the lathe, such as sanding, polishing, and applying finishes by hand. Note: When using the lathe to sand or finish the workpiece, remove the tool rest to prevent entanglement hazards. Use the slowest speed for safer control and better results.

= TROUBLESHOOTING =

'''TURNING'''

{|
|width="33%"| '''Symptom'''
|width="33%"| '''Possible Cause'''
|width="33%"| '''Possible Solution'''
|-
| Bad surface finish.
|
1. Wrong spindle speed.

2. Dull chisel or wrong chisel being used for the operation.
|
1. Use trial-and-error to find a better spindle speed.

2. Sharpen chisel or try a different chisel.
|-
| Inaccurate turning results from one end of the workpiece to the other
| 1. Headstock and tailstock are not properly aligned with each other.
| 1. Realign the tailstock to the headstock.
|-
| Can’t remove tapered tool from quill.
|
1. Quill has not retracted all the way back into the tailstock.

2. Debris was removed from taper before inserting into quill.
|
1. Turn the quill handwheel until it forces taper out of quill.

2. Always make sure that taper surfaces are clean.
|-
| Quill will not move forward into workpiece when handwheel is turned.
| 1. Keyway not aligned with the quill lock lever.
| 1. Align the quill keyway with the quill lock lever and slightly tighten the lever to engage the keyway.
|}

'''Motor and Electrical'''

{|
|width="33%"| '''Symptom'''
|width="33%"| '''Possible Cause'''
|width="33%"| '''Possible Solution'''
|-
| Motor will not start, or it growls on start up.
|
1. Switch safety key is removed.

2. Power supply fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.

3. Motor fan cover is dented, stopping the fan from being able to spin.

4. Paddle switch is broken or at fault.

5. Start capacitor is at fault.

6. Motor is at fault.
|
1. Replace switch safety key.

2. Disconnect power, and inspect circuit for electrical shorts and repair. Replace circuit breaker if it is old or has tripped many times.

3. Replace or adjust fan cover. Inspect motor fan and replace if damaged.

4. Disconnect power, and use an ohmmeter to check switch terminals for continuity, and replace switch if required.

5. Replace start capacitor.

6. Replace motor.
|-
| Fuses or circuit breakers trip open.
|
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.

2. Short circuit in motor or loose connections.

3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power supply.
|
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.

2. Short circuit in motor or loose connections.

3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power supply.
|-
|
Vibration noise

while machine

is running; noise changes when speed is changed.
|
1. V-Belt cover loose.

2. V-Belt cover bent or dented and is making contact with the motor pulley or V-belt.

3. Bad spindle bearing(s).
|
1. Tighten the four screws that mount the V-belt cover; if necessary, install a soft, vibration dampening material between the V-belt cover and the headstock casting.

2. Remove V-belt cover and inspect the inside for dents, bends, or indications of rubbing. Tap out the dent with a rubber mallet, bend back into proper shape, or shim V-belt cover away from the motor pulley.

3. Replace spindle bearing(s).
|-
|
Vibration noise

while machine

is running; noise remains constant when speed is changed.
|
1. Dented fan cover on motor.

2. Bad spindle bearing(s).
|
1. Replace or adjust fan cover. Inspect motor fan and replace if damaged.

2. Replace spindle bearing(s).
|}

'''END OF THE PROCEDURE'''

Cnc-router-user-guide

2023-11-28T17:15:57Z

Elise: /* GENERAL */ removed shapeoko router

{|
|width="33%"|
'''Shop Area:''' Woodshop

'''Tool:''' CNC Router

'''Requires in-person training:''' Yes 
|width="33%"|
'''Procedure Number'''

UG 110-08, Rev. 1
|width="33%"|
'''Date'''

1/20/2021
|}

= GENERAL =

We have two CNC routers:
* Phoenix - a 4x4', heavy duty machine running LinuxCNC
* AXYZ 4008 - a 4x8', heavy duty machine running LinuxCNC

[[File:Shapeoko 2 – CNC Router.png]]

= SAFETY =

* Safety glasses to be worn when making a cut.
* Ear protection recommended.
* Before operating, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
* Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended.
* Do not wear gloves.
* Do not leave workstation until cut is complete.

= REFERENCE =

* SheetCAM tutorials - https://arclightcnc.com/sheetcam-tutorials/

* [[:File:Zen_of_CNC.pdf|Router Advice - Zen of CNC]]

* [[:File:CNConsrud routing guide.pdf|Technical information on router tooling]]
* ShopBot guide to feeds and speeds: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59efc96d90badec50a4afa15/t/5a21f4b6e2c483bcf39a2c84/1512174775486/FeedsandSpeeds.pdf

= PROCEDURE =

== General Controls and Configuration==
The Phoenix and AXYZ CNC routers can both be controlled using their respective gamepad controllers. The button configuration is shown below.

[[File:Controller movelist.png]]

== Workflow ==

There are many ways to complete this workflow, but included in this section are descriptions of how to make a successful cut with two different sets of software. The first is the most simple, the second more challenging but more powerful.

=== Inkscape -> SheetCAM -> LinuxCNC ===

One method of getting from idea to CNC routed part is to create your CAD design in Inkscape, then use SheetCAM to generate the tool paths. If carving a 2D design like a sign, this is the quickest and simplest method. Below is the general outline of this approach.

# Import drawing into SheetCAM (svg or dxf)
# Check machine options (Options -> Machine)
## Postprocessor -> LinuxCNC
## Postprocessor -> output units
# Set job options (Options -> Job Options)
## Set material dimensions
## Set origin
# Assign contours to layers
# Create tools to be used
# Create operations that assign tools to layers
## Set feeds and speeds (flip to other side for help)
# Visualize the job with Mode -> Simulation
# Create gcode: File -> Run Post Processor
# Transfer gcode file to cncrouter computer using USB stick or /vsfs01/share directory
# Open gcode file from LinuxCNC
# Insert tool in CNC router
# Clamp down workpiece (Always use a spoil board!)
# Turn on CNC router by rotating E-stop button clockwise
# Home machine by clicking Home All in LinuxCNC or by pressing Start + Select at the same time
# Move tool to origin and set the x, y, and z coordinates to zero by click Touch Off in LinuxCNC or by pressing Select + Direction Pad
# Confirm that tool won’t collide with hold-downs by manually jogging machine around the path
# Turn on dust collector
# Run operation
# Turn off dust collector and tidy up

=== FreeCAD -> LinuxCNC ===

Another method of using the CNC router is to use a program like FreeCAD to generate your 2D or 3D model, then also doing the CAM within FreeCAD. The benefit to this approach is that everything is done in a single program, and that the program is significantly more powerful and capable of handling 3D designs.
= TROUBLESHOOTING =

== General Issues ==
Turn the machine on, so that the motors energize, but don't tell it to move. Do not turn the spindle on. Try to wiggle the spindle left and right by hand. Can you move it? If you can, watch carefully to see what moves with it. Does the belt move but the pulley doesn't turn? You have a loose belt. Does the pulley turn too? You have a loose pulley set screw. Does the entire gantry move with respect to the stationary rails? You have loose V-wheels or eccentric spacers. And so on. Repeat for back and forth movement, and up and down too, if that's also causing problems.

== Machine won't start ==
The console window will show the command being sent and a confirmation of "ok". However, the active state goes to "Queue" and never returns to "Idle.

* Auto cycle start has been turned off - Note that turning off auto cycle start requires that one begin the machine manually.
* Previous operation was quit from the Communication / Control program w/o disconnecting. Restart the computer system.
* USB port has gone into low-power mode. Energy-savings features can interfere w/ sending data to the Arduino. Do not let the controlling machine go into low power mode,
* Corrupt Grbl settings. It is possible for a power interruption or other issue to result in invalid data being stored, making it impossible for Grbl, which has minimal error checking, to process any commands.

== Machine jogs, but won't respond to downloaded file ==
The machine will respond to single commands, but will not accept a downloaded file and will endlessly repeat some statement to the console.

* Grbl software installation corrupt. Reflash Grbl.
* Corrupt Grbl settings. It is possible for a power interruption or other issue to result in invalid data being stored, making it impossible for Grbl, which has minimal error checking, to process any commands.

== Machine won't hold position ==
Set Grbl setting for "step idle delay" in milliseconds to 255 (suggested default). It will always energize the motors to a hold position. If set to some other value, motors will be turned off after the specified time.

== Toolpath Differs from Expected ==
If the machine's behavior doesn't match what is simulated.

* '''software bug''' - Grbl is very reliable, so unlikely to be in the firmware.
** Carbide Motion 4 ought to give an error message on any G-Code which it can't properly send on to the machine, and Carbide Create ought not make any code which doesn't work properly
* '''file problem''' - an example of this would be setting safety / retract height too high, using the wrong post-processor, or enabling a feature such as XY datum in Vectric Vcarve.
* '''machine misconfiguration / user error''' - this can be a lot of things, occasionally overlapping with the above, for example setting safety / retract height and the Z-axis zero so that when the machine lifts to safety height it bumps against and loses steps against the top stop, so that the Z-axis height isn't correct.
* '''mechanical machine setup''' - these ought to be covered by the machine Operating Checklist --- frequent things to check:
** Check pulley set screws
** Check V wheels / eccentric nuts
** Belt tension, the Z-axis belt in particular needs to be guitar string tight (but careful not to bend the motor shaft).
** Electronics - it's possible for a wire or connector to break or for a lost connection or excessive current generated by the stepper motors or a stray static spark to damage the stepper driver or controller.

== Radius of corners is different ==
Stairstepped diagonals, jagged circles/curves, loud squealing or 'ker-chunka' thuds, gantry chattering, mis-aligned edges. A useful troubleshooting technique for this is to listen to the machine:

* If it sounds awful = loose wire (or the stepper driver going into thermal shutdown).
* If it sounds normal = loose set screw (or other mechanical issue such as loose belts).

== File worked previously, doesn't work now ==
Reaching limits of machine.

* Either overheating or reaching acceleration limits.
* Steppers may be entering thermal shutdown, add active cooling.
* Machine is operating at the limits of its acceleration. Slow down feed speeds and max acceleration in GRBL.
* Endmill no longer sharp, spindle not working properly (rotating in wrong direction). If the machine is not able to properly cut, then it will not be able to move along the desired path, since it will not be clear.
* A spindle which is not working properly may put out EMI which will interfere w/ the movement of the stepper motors. Brushes on a router are a consumable part and must be replaced periodically.

== Steppers are missing steps ==

* Drivers overheating - Position the fan so that in blows across both the top and bottom of the drivers. Airflow does the most, followed by a heatsink on top of the chip. Note that this may also be caused by setting the current too high.
* Steppers being run too fast - GRBL has a maximum speed that it can drive stepper motors at. Because the X and Y axis are belt driven while the Z is threaded rod drive, it is very easy to set the x/y Default Feed speed faster than the Z axis can be signaled. Cut your default feed and test.
* Feed rate too fast - The harder the material being cut, the more torque the steppers have to resist. If you're feeding too fast, this can overcome the holding torque of your motors.
* Axis binding - Check that all of your v-wheels rotate freely when bolted and tightened, as some of the tolerance problems in the v-wheel components can be bad enough to cause the bearings to bind and the v-wheel to be stiff. If you're not using a drive shaft or dual Y axis steppers and your v-wheels or rails are adjusted incorrectly, the Y axis can bind and overwhelm the rated torque on your steppers. Also check that you've tensioned the eccentric spacers correctly. The v-wheels should be firmly planted but should not be so tight that there is any deflection/bowing in the plate, and should be easy to slide along the rails.
* Axis stalling - If you're using a drive shaft it is possible to have one pulley slip while the other will continue to drive the machine. Any instance of slippage should be investigated by checking the set screws on the pulleys.
* Electrical brownout - The power supply does draw a fair bit of power for the stepper motors, minimize other power drawing sources.
* Electrical interference - The spindle and motors put out quite a bit of electrical interference. This may cause random or irregular deviations in the movement of the machine. Shield the wires.
* Loose Idler - Odd distortions, all tending towards a particular direction may be caused by an idler pulley being loose.

== Deviations in slots when cutting ==
The bit is pulled along creating random path deviations which get worse as one gets deeper into a slot.

* Spindle is more powerful than the machine can manage. Spindle not kept up with the balance of the machine, the machine flexing along the Z-axis may flex and allow the bit to rub up against the edge of a slot where the cutting action will then pull the machine further along. Make the X-axis more rigid.

== Deviations in shapes when cutting ==
The machine lags behind at changes of direction, distorting shapes and creating flat edge at the extrema of rounded forms.

* Backlash/Insufficient belt tension - If your belts are too lose, the machine will shift w/ the cutting forces, distorting shapes. Machines w/ threaded rod will have similar difficulties if nuts do not have anti-backlash features.

== Z-axis cuts more deeply than expected ==
The bit is pulled along going deeper into the material than it should.

* Acceleration / movement too fast. The Z-axis is limited in its acceleration and top speed by the torque of the motor. If it is able to move down okay, but will not move up reliably, then the acceleration or movement may be too fast or high. Some G-code senders have an option to limit the Z-axis speed.
* Spindle is loose in its mounts, Z-axis plunge rate too fast causing the machine to go deeper. Always check to ensure the spindle is secure. Always be cautious with Z-axis plunge rates, especially when using CAM tools which lack spiral or ramp Z-axis moves.
* Z-axis motor is over-heating, causing the machine to fail to move up on negative moves (it's more difficult to lift the spindle than to lower it) causing it to cumulatively go deeper. Adjust the current, consider adding heat sinks and/or a fan to cool the stepper drivers.
* End mill loose in collet --- this can also cause other path deviations as the needed cutting forces are increased beyond the machine's capabilities. Tighten collet.

== Z-axis cuts at odd angles when cutting thin stock ==
The bit is pulling the material up or twisting it as it cuts.

* Switch to a down-cutting spiral bit --- check and ensure the bit is sharp.
* Lines are not straight, circles not round, dog bone pattern at corners, cut quality poor - DC spindle wired to run backwards.
** A damaged or dull end mill.
** Milling direction may be wrong.
* Repeating curve/wobble - Bad bearing or V-wheel

== Material Stock Melting or Burning ==
Smoke, fire, material build-up on tooling, poor cut edges (plastic) or burn marks (wood).

* RPM too high / Feed rate too low The surface of your tooling is moving too fast relative to the material. This leads to 'dwell', where the tooling rubs against the material to create a significant amount of heat.
** Increase your feed rate (higher mm/minute). Increasing your feed rate decreases the speed difference between the edge of your tooling and the material, reducing friction. GRBL has some limitations on feed, especially in smaller parts and curves, so this is not always possible.
** Slow your spindle (lower RPM)'''.''' If your router or dremel has variable speeds, turn it down. This, however, usually reduces the available torque, which can in turn lead to stalling your spindle during the cut.

== Persistent Ridges ==
Endmill is either bent or deflecting.

== Bit Chatter ==
Loud chattering, jagged cut edges, snapped tooling. Feed rates too high or loose frame.

* Slow the feed - If your tooling is trying to bite too much material, it will be under much higher stresses, pushing away or into the material much more than usual. Slowing down your feed rate can reduce this.
* Tighten the frame - Especially if you did not use loctite when assembling, bolts can work loose over time (or never having been tightened sufficiently), greatly reducing the rigidity of the frame - this rigidity is what a CNC uses to move the tool where it is supposed to be. Tightening everything up will help this.
* Another possibility is the spindle carriage plate is running off the bottom of the rail, esp. w/ the new style plate.

== Machine Chatters/Vibrates ==
Chattering, buzzing. Tighten wheels.

'''END OF THE PROCEDURE'''

Training

2023-11-20T17:21:15Z

Elise: /* Which tools require training? */

==Which tools require training?==

This question is not as straightforward as it sounds. Each member comes to the space with a varying level of experience, so while hand drills may not be on our list of tools that require training it is certainly feasible that some members will need training for safe and effective use of hand drills. With that said, the table below is our best effort at laying out which tools and equipment require safety training, and what constitutes as training. You should always seek help if you do not know how to use a tool. This is a learning space, and questions are always welcome.
Peer training is to be administered by a Shop Captain, Staff Person, or Instructor and should include every item on the Trainer Checklist for the tool/shop being trained on: https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool_Trainer_Checklists
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! Shop Space !! Tool !! Training Required !! Class Available !! Peer Training Available !! Wiki Guidance
|-
| Wood Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || CNC Router || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Cnc-router-user-guide
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Wood_lathe_user_guide
|-
| || Hand Tools || No || || X ||
|-
| || All other Tools || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Woodshop_.28110.29
|-
| Metal Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Welders || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| || CNC Plasma Cutter || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/CNC_Plasma_Cutter_User_Guide
|-
| || Sandblast Cabinet || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blast_Cabinet_User_Guide
|-
| || Saws & Grinders || Yes || X || ||
|-
| || Forming Tools || No || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| Blacksmithing || || || || ||
|-
| || Forge/Anvils || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blacksmithing_User_Guide
|-
| || Belt Sanders || Yes || X || ||
|-
| || Ovens || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Ovens_and_Kilns
|-
|
|Press
| Yes
|X
|
|
|-
| Machine Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Manual Bridgeport Mill || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Milling_Bridgeport_User_Guide
|-
| || Tormach || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tormach_CNC_Milling_Machine_User_Guide
|-
| || CNC Bridgeport || Yes || || X ||
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Hardinge_Lathe_User_Guide
|-
| Stained Glass || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| Paint Areas || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| Rapid Prototyping || || || || ||
|-
| || 3D Printers || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/3d-printer-user-guide
|-
| || C02 Laser || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Laser-cutter-user-guide
|-
| || Vinyl Cutter || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Vinyl_cutter_user_guide
|-
| || Vinyl Heat Press || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Heat-press-user-guide
|-
| Textiles || || || || ||
|-
| || Embroidery Machine || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Brother-pr655-embroidery-machine
|-
| || Industrial Sewing Machines || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Brother-industrial-sewing-machine-user-guide
|-
| || Viking Sewing Machines || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Viking_sewing-machine-user-guide
|-
| || Serger || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Serger_User_Guide
|-
| || Screen Printing || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Screen-printing-user-guide
|-
| Computer Lab || || || || ||
|-
| || Inkscape Software || No || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Inkscape_user_guide
|-
| || FreeCAD Software || No || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Freecad_user_guide
|}

Firearms

2023-11-09T11:37:29Z

Elise: new firearms policy

'''POLICY REGARDING FIREARMS'''

Given that:

* In the Code of Virginia as referenced in § 18.2-308.1 firearms are prohibited on property being used exclusively for a school-sponsored function or extracurricular activity (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-308.1/), and
* It is the right of any business in Virginia to prohibit carry of firearm (https://www.oag.state.va.us/files/Opinions/2012/11-111_Newman.pdf), and
* The intent of the law is for firearms not to be present on a property when school programs are taking place, and
* The schedule of school programs is unpredictable and multiple educational partners are involved, and
* Use or possession of a firearm is not related to our nonprofit’s educational mission to build an open and collaborative community that fosters innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of science based knowledge;

Vector Space therefore prohibits the possession of firearms on the property at all times. Vector Space property includes all of the building structures, parking lots, and outdoor space at 2000, 2004, and 2020 Memorial Avenue, and 2804 and 2810 Langhorne Road.

This policy was adopted by the Board of Directors November 1, 2023.

Policies

2023-11-09T11:36:16Z

Elise: new firearms policy

* [https://vector-space.org/member-agreement-0 Member Agreement]
* [[Orientation|New Member Orientation [Part 1]]]
* [[members_with_minors|Members with Minors]]
* [[storage|Storage]]
* [[training|Training]]
* [[Firearms]]
* [[Vehicle work|Vehicle Work Policy]]
* [[vehicle_use|Vehicle Use Policy]]

Orientation

2023-05-22T16:43:38Z

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[[File:Orientation.pdf|thumb|New Member Orientation]]

File:Orientation.pdf

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New Member Orientation

Policies

2023-05-15T20:09:55Z

Elise:

Policies

2023-05-15T20:09:11Z

Elise: added orientation link

* [https://vector-space.org/member-agreement-0 Member Agreement]
* New Member Orientation [Part 1]
* [[members_with_minors|Members with Minors]]
* [[storage|Storage]]
* [[training|Training]]
* [[Vehicle work|Vehicle Work Policy]]
* [[vehicle_use|Vehicle Use Policy]]

Policies

2023-04-26T14:35:01Z

Elise: update member agreement link

Forms

2023-04-26T14:14:56Z

Elise: Updated adult waiver to online form

* [https://vector-space.org/liability-waiver-adult Adult Liability Waiver]
* [https://vector-space.org/sites/default/files/Liability_Waiver-Minor.pdf Minor Liability Waiver]
* [https://vector-space.org/sites/default/files/Vehicle_Use_Authorization_Form.pdf Vehicle Use Authorization Form]

Policies

2023-02-08T11:27:58Z

Elise: added vehicle work policy

Vehicle work

2023-02-08T10:56:10Z

Elise: formatting

Vehicular Work Policy

Members may under certain conditions bring vehicles to be worked on at the makerspace. The following guidelines apply to any vehicular work requiring more than 24 hours:

• A vehicle will include any item that transports people or machinery and is too large to reasonably fit inside the makerspace. Examples include but are not limited to: cars, trucks, buses, boats, tractors, and trailers.
• Due to space constraints, tool requirements, limited infrastructure, and courtesy to other members, there may only ever be one vehicular project occurring at a time.

• There is a specified parking spot for project vehicles: at 402 Fifth Street location this spot is at the back (grassy area) of the Fifth Street parking lot; at 2004 Memorial this spot is next to the loading dock, behind the welding shop (but vehicles and tools may not block the loading dock at any time). Vehicles being worked on and left overnight may not be parked in any other area.

• This policy limits such work on a single vehicle to a maximum of three months per year.

• Members will pay $100/month while their vehicle is parked at the makerspace to be worked on.

• We understand that tools from the makerspace will be used to work on the vehicles, however tools must be returned to their designated area immediately after use and may never be left outside or in the vehicle overnight.

• If the designated parking spot is being utilized and paid for within these guidelines, no other vehicles may be worked on at the makerspace until the previous project is complete.

• A breach of any of the above guidelines will result in one warning, followed by revocation of the right to park a vehicle upon second offense.

Member Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________

Vehicle Description: _________________________ Signature: __________________________

Vehicle work

2023-02-08T10:55:20Z

Elise: Created page with "Vehicular Work Policy Members may under certain conditions bring vehicles to be worked on at the makerspace. The following guidelines apply to any vehicular work requiring more than 24 hours: • A vehicle will include any item that transports people or machinery and is too large to reasonably fit inside the makerspace. Examples include but are not limited to: cars, trucks, buses, boats, tractors, and trailers. • Due to space constraints, tool requirements, lim..."

Vehicular Work Policy

Members may under certain conditions bring vehicles to be worked on at the makerspace. The following guidelines apply to any vehicular work requiring more than 24 hours:

• A vehicle will include any item that transports people or machinery and is too large to reasonably fit inside the makerspace. Examples include but are not limited to: cars, trucks, buses, boats, tractors, and trailers.
• Due to space constraints, tool requirements, limited infrastructure, and courtesy to other members, there may only ever be one vehicular project occurring at a time.
• There is a specified parking spot for project vehicles: at 402 Fifth Street location this spot is at the back (grassy area) of the Fifth Street parking lot; at 2004 Memorial this spot is next to the loading dock, behind the welding shop (but vehicles and tools may not block the loading dock at any time). Vehicles being worked on and left overnight may not be parked in any other area.
• This policy limits such work on a single vehicle to a maximum of three months per year.
• Members will pay $100/month while their vehicle is parked at the makerspace to be worked on.
• We understand that tools from the makerspace will be used to work on the vehicles, however tools must be returned to their designated area immediately after use and may never be left outside or in the vehicle overnight.
• If the designated parking spot is being utilized and paid for within these guidelines, no other vehicles may be worked on at the makerspace until the previous project is complete.
• A breach of any of the above guidelines will result in one warning, followed by revocation of the right to park a vehicle upon second offense.

Member Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________

Vehicle Description: _________________________ Signature: __________________________

Training

2022-08-24T13:19:10Z

Elise: /* Which tools require training? */

==Which tools require training?==

This question is not as straightforward as it sounds. Each member comes to the space with a varying level of experience, so while hand drills may not be on our list of tools that require training it is certainly feasible that some members will need training for safe and effective use of hand drills. With that said, the table below is our best effort at laying out which tools and equipment require safety training, and what constitutes as training. You should always seek help if you do not know how to use a tool. This is a learning space, and questions are always welcome.
Peer training is to be administered by a Shop Captain, Staff Person, or Instructor and should include every item on the Trainer Checklist for the tool/shop being trained on: https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool_Trainer_Checklists
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! Shop Space !! Tool !! Training Required !! Class Available !! Peer Training Available !! Wiki Guidance
|-
| Wood Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || CNC Router || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Cnc-router-user-guide
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Wood_lathe_user_guide
|-
| || Hand Tools || No || || X ||
|-
| || All other Tools || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Woodshop_.28110.29
|-
| Metal Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Welders || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| || CNC Plasma Cutter || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/CNC_Plasma_Cutter_User_Guide
|-
| || Sandblast Cabinet || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blast_Cabinet_User_Guide
|-
| || Saws & Grinders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Forming Tools || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| Blacksmithing || || || || ||
|-
| || Forge/Anvils || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blacksmithing_User_Guide
|-
| || Belt Sanders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Ovens || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Ovens_and_Kilns
|-
| Machine Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Manual Bridgeport Mill || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Milling_Bridgeport_User_Guide
|-
| || Tormach || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tormach_CNC_Milling_Machine_User_Guide
|-
| || CNC Bridgeport || Yes || || X ||
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Hardinge_Lathe_User_Guide
|-
| Stained Glass || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| Paint Areas || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| Rapid Prototyping || || || || ||
|-
| || 3D Printers || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/3d-printer-user-guide
|-
| || C02 Laser || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Laser-cutter-user-guide
|-
| || Vinyl Cutter || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Vinyl_cutter_user_guide
|-
| || Vinyl Heat Press || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Heat-press-user-guide
|-
| Textiles || || || || ||
|-
| || Embroidery Machine || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Brother-pr655-embroidery-machine
|-
| || Industrial Sewing Machines || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Brother-industrial-sewing-machine-user-guide
|-
| || Viking Sewing Machines || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Viking_sewing-machine-user-guide
|-
| || Serger || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Serger_User_Guide
|-
| || Screen Printing || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Screen-printing-user-guide
|-
| Computer Lab || || || || ||
|-
| || Inkscape Software || No || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Inkscape_user_guide
|-
| || FreeCAD Software || No || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Freecad_user_guide
|}

Training

2022-08-24T13:15:48Z

Elise: /* Which tools require training? */

==Which tools require training?==

This question is not as straightforward as it sounds. Each member comes to the space with a varying level of experience, so while hand drills may not be on our list of tools that require training it is certainly feasible that some members will need training for safe and effective use of hand drills. With that said, the table below is our best effort at laying out which tools and equipment require safety training, and what constitutes as training. You should always seek help if you do not know how to use a tool. This is a learning space, and questions are always welcome.
Peer training is to be administered by a Shop Captain, Staff Person, or Instructor and should include every item on the Trainer Checklist for the tool/shop being trained on: https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool_Trainer_Checklists
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! Shop Space !! Tool !! Training Required !! Class Available !! Peer Training Available !! Wiki Guidance
|-
| Wood Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || CNC Router || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Cnc-router-user-guide
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Wood_lathe_user_guide
|-
| || Hand Tools || No || || X ||
|-
| || All other Tools || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Woodshop_.28110.29
|-
| Metal Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Welders || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| || CNC Plasma Cutter || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/CNC_Plasma_Cutter_User_Guide
|-
| || Sandblast Cabinet || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blast_Cabinet_User_Guide
|-
| || Saws & Grinders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Forming Tools || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| Blacksmithing || || || || ||
|-
| || Forge/Anvils || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blacksmithing_User_Guide
|-
| || Belt Sanders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Ovens || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Ovens_and_Kilns
|-
| Machine Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Manual Bridgeport Mill || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Milling_Bridgeport_User_Guide
|-
| || Tormach || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tormach_CNC_Milling_Machine_User_Guide
|-
| || CNC Bridgeport || Yes || || X ||
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Hardinge_Lathe_User_Guide
|-
| Stained Glass || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| Paint Areas || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| 3D Printing || || || || ||
|-
| || 3D Printers || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/3d-printer-user-guide
|-
| Laser Cutter || || || || ||
|-
| || C02 Laser || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Laser-cutter-user-guide
|-
| Textiles || || || || ||
|-
| || Embroidery Machine || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Brother-pr655-embroidery-machine
|-
| || Industrial Sewing Machines || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Brother-industrial-sewing-machine-user-guide
|-
| || Viking Sewing Machines || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Viking_sewing-machine-user-guide
|-
| || Serger || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Serger_User_Guide
|-
| || Screen Printing || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Screen-printing-user-guide
|}

Training

2022-08-23T16:42:35Z

Elise: /* Which tools require training? */

==Which tools require training?==

This question is not as straightforward as it sounds. Each member comes to the space with a varying level of experience, so while hand drills may not be on our list of tools that require training it is certainly feasible that some members will need training for safe and effective use of hand drills. With that said, the table below is our best effort at laying out which tools and equipment require safety training, and what constitutes as training. You should always seek help if you do not know how to use a tool. This is a learning space, and questions are always welcome.
Peer training is to be administered by a Shop Captain, Staff Person, or Instructor and should include every item on the Trainer Checklist for the tool/shop being trained on: https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool_Trainer_Checklists
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! Shop Space !! Tool !! Training Required !! Class Available !! Peer Training Available !! Wiki Guidance
|-
| Wood Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || CNC Router || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Cnc-router-user-guide
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Wood_lathe_user_guide
|-
| || Hand Tools || No || || X ||
|-
| || All other Tools || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Woodshop_.28110.29
|-
| Metal Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Welders || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| || CNC Plasma Cutter || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/CNC_Plasma_Cutter_User_Guide
|-
| || Sandblast Cabinet || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blast_Cabinet_User_Guide
|-
| || Saws & Grinders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Forming Tools || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| Blacksmithing || || || || ||
|-
| || Forge/Anvils || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blacksmithing_User_Guide
|-
| || Belt Sanders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Ovens || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Ovens_and_Kilns
|-
| Machine Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Manual Bridgeport Mill || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Milling_Bridgeport_User_Guide
|-
| || Tormach || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tormach_CNC_Milling_Machine_User_Guide
|-
| || CNC Bridgeport || Yes || || X ||
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Hardinge_Lathe_User_Guide
|-
| Stained Glass || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| Paint Areas || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| 3D Printing || || || || ||
|-
| || 3D Printers || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/3d-printer-user-guide
|-
| Laser Cutter || || || || ||
|-
| || C02 Laser || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Laser-cutter-user-guide
|-
| Textiles || || || || ||
|}

Training

2022-08-23T16:41:05Z

Elise: /* Which tools require training? */

==Which tools require training?==

This question is not as straightforward as it sounds. Each member comes to the space with a varying level of experience, so while hand drills may not be on our list of tools that require training it is certainly feasible that some members will need training for safe and effective use of hand drills. With that said, the table below is our best effort at laying out which tools and equipment require safety training, and what constitutes as training. You should always seek help if you do not know how to use a tool. This is a learning space, and questions are always welcome.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! Shop Space !! Tool !! Training Required !! Class Available !! Peer Training Available !! Wiki Guidance
|-
| Wood Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || CNC Router || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Cnc-router-user-guide
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Wood_lathe_user_guide
|-
| || Hand Tools || No || || X ||
|-
| || All other Tools || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Woodshop_.28110.29
|-
| Metal Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Welders || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| || CNC Plasma Cutter || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/CNC_Plasma_Cutter_User_Guide
|-
| || Sandblast Cabinet || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blast_Cabinet_User_Guide
|-
| || Saws & Grinders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Forming Tools || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| Blacksmithing || || || || ||
|-
| || Forge/Anvils || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blacksmithing_User_Guide
|-
| || Belt Sanders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Ovens || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Ovens_and_Kilns
|-
| Machine Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Manual Bridgeport Mill || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Milling_Bridgeport_User_Guide
|-
| || Tormach || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tormach_CNC_Milling_Machine_User_Guide
|-
| || CNC Bridgeport || Yes || || X ||
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Hardinge_Lathe_User_Guide
|-
| Stained Glass || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| Paint Areas || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| 3D Printing || || || || ||
|-
| || 3D Printers || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/3d-printer-user-guide
|-
| Laser Cutter || || || || ||
|-
| || C02 Laser || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Laser-cutter-user-guide
|-
| Textiles || || || || ||
|}

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Elise: /* Which tools require training? */

==Which tools require training?==

This question is not as straightforward as it sounds. Each member comes to the space with a varying level of experience, so while hand drills may not be on our list of tools that require training it is certainly feasible that some members will need training for safe and effective use of hand drills. With that said, the table below is our best effort at laying out which tools and equipment require safety training, and what constitutes as training. You should always seek help if you do not know how to use a tool. This is a learning space, and questions are always welcome.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! Shop Space !! Tool !! Training Required !! Class Available !! Peer Training Available !! Wiki Guidance Available
|-
| Wood Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || CNC Router || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Cnc-router-user-guide
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Wood_lathe_user_guide
|-
| || Hand Tools || No || || X ||
|-
| || All other Tools || Yes || X || || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Woodshop_.28110.29
|-
| Metal Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Welders || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| || CNC Plasma Cutter || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/CNC_Plasma_Cutter_User_Guide
|-
| || Sandblast Cabinet || No || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blast_Cabinet_User_Guide
|-
| || Saws & Grinders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Forming Tools || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tool-User-Guides#Metal_Shop_.28130.29
|-
| Blacksmithing || || || || ||
|-
| || Forge/Anvils || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Blacksmithing_User_Guide
|-
| || Belt Sanders || Yes || X || X ||
|-
| || Ovens || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Ovens_and_Kilns
|-
| Machine Shop || || || || ||
|-
| || Manual Bridgeport Mill || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Milling_Bridgeport_User_Guide
|-
| || Tormach || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Tormach_CNC_Milling_Machine_User_Guide
|-
| || CNC Bridgeport || Yes || || X ||
|-
| || Lathes || Yes || || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Hardinge_Lathe_User_Guide
|-
| Stained Glass || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| Paint Areas || || || || ||
|-
| || All tools || No || || X ||
|-
| 3D Printing || || || || ||
|-
| || 3D Printers || No || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/3d-printer-user-guide
|-
| Laser Cutter || || || || ||
|-
| || C02 Laser || Yes || X || X || https://vector-space.org/wiki/Laser-cutter-user-guide
|-
| Textiles || || || || ||
|}

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