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tools:general_metals:clearance [2023/09/24 19:16] – ↷ Page moved and renamed from tools:general_metals to tools:general_metals:clearance smartin015tools:general_metals:clearance [2024/02/07 23:31] (current) smartin015
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-===== General Metals Proficiency Based Clearance=====+====== General Metals Clearance ======
  
-Members who are already proficient in the subject matter may apply to receive a clearance by demonstrating a  +{{section>tools:clearance_template&noheader&nofooter}}
-core set of skills and knowledge that allow them to safely and effectively use the equipment.+
  
-Most tools in the shop require clearance before solo use. Each tool is different and most are expensive and/or delicate. +{{section>tools:general_metals:clearance_area&nofooter&noindent}}
  
-During a Proficiency Based Clearance Instructors will provide Protohaven specific customs and rules for the  +====== Chop Saw ======
-equipment but will not provide technical instruction on the operation of the hardware, or software.+
  
-If a member needs to gain additional knowledge or skill they should take a Basic Skills Class to learn the  +{{section>tools:general_metals:chop_saw_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
-required skills.+
  
-The items that will need to be demonstrated to gain the Proficiency Based Clearance are:+====== Drill Press ======
  
 +{{section>tools:general_metals:drill_press_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
  
-===== General Shop Rules  =====+====== Bandsaw ======
  
-==== Be safe ====+{{section>tools:general_metals:bandsaw_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
  
-  * Understands safety clearances are required as bare minimum. +====== Pedestal Grinders ======
-  * Understands equipment must never be left unattended. +
-  * Understands why equipment must be reset after use.+
  
-==== Take care of the tools ====+{{section>tools:general_metals:pedestal_grinder_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
  
-  * Will not alter or use equipment beyond limits. +====== Disk Grinder ======
-  * Will notify when maintenance is needed.+
  
-==== Keep the shop clean ====+{{section>tools:general_metals:disk_grinder_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
  
-  * Understands importance of cleaning up after oneself. 
-  * Will return borrowed tools to original location. 
-  * Understands anything left outside of your paid monthly or overnight storage may be removed and disposed. 
- 
-===== Personal Protective Equipment ===== 
- 
-  * Knows whether long sleeves can be worn beyond elbows during operation of equipment. 
-  * Knows whether loose clothing & hair may be worn down . 
-  * Knows whether open-toed shoes may be worn. 
-  * Knows whether safety glasses and hearing protection are required during operation. 
-  * Knows whether safety glasses are required when near someone else operating equipment in the workshop. 
- 
-===== Point out the following tool features ===== 
- 
-Metal Chopsaw  
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Clamping blocks 
-  * Clamp angle adjust lever 
-  * Clamp wheel 
-  * Clamping guide poster 
- 
-Metal Drill Press  
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Feed handle 
-  * Depth stop adjust 
-  * Table lock 
-  * Table vertical adjust crank 
-  * Motor tension locks & lever 
-  * Speed change belts 
-  * Speed settings chart & diagram  
- 
-Metal Bandsaw  
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Belt cutter & welding system (bonus points) 
-  * Work light 
-  * Belt tension adjust 
-  * Blade height lock wheel 
-  * Speed change lever 
- 
-Pedestal Grinders 
- 
-  * Maintenance tags 
-  * Allowed material labels 
-  * Ventilation system & dust gates 
-  * Power switches 
-  * Safety shields (& locking thumbscrews) 
-  * Dust collector on/off switch 
- 
-Disk Grinder 
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Table angle adjust clamp & pulley 
-  * Dust gate 
-  * rotation direction indicator 
-  * spin-down brake lever 
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-===== Identify & mitigate common hazards ===== 
- 
-  * Sharp things - cutting tools, chips, burrs on work piece 
-  * Tangling hazard - no loose articles on the body, sleeves, gloves, or hand decorations (e.g. bracelets/rings) 
-  * Heat - cut & ground metal gets hot and can cause burns, start fires (use of water coolant) 
-  * Sound - hearing protection for louder operations 
-  * Pinching/crushing and projectile hazard if metal is not properly held (especially with the chop saw) 
-  * Brake at Disc Grinder for spin-down 
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-===== Allowable Materials ===== 
- 
-  * Can name 3 materials allowed on a particular tool 
-  * Can name at least 2 materials not allowed on the tools 
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-===== Safe Setup/Operation/Cleanup ===== 
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-Metal Chopsaw  
- 
-  * Demonstrate proper stock clamping and positioning of the blade for a straight cut 
-  * Demonstrate performing a straight cut 
-  * Demonstrate proper clamping of stock material for an angled cut 
-  * Demonstrate performing an angled cut  
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-Metal Drill Press  
- 
-  * Demonstrate setting the speed and loading a drill bit 
-  * Demonstrate proper material workholding and table adjustment 
-  * Demonstrate drilling a hole in the stock material 
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-Metal Bandsaw  
- 
-  * Demonstrate setting the blade height and proper stock holding 
-  * Demonstrate changing the blade speed 
-  * Demonstrate cutting a piece of stock 
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-Pedestal Grinders 
- 
-  * Demonstrate operation of the dust gates and dust collector 
-  * Demonstrate running a grinder and grinding stock 
-  * Demonstrate running the wire wheel and brushing stock 
-  * Demonstrate attending the grinder for the full spin down process 
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-Disk Grinder 
- 
-  * Demonstrate adjustment of the bed angle 
-  * Demonstrate running of the grinder and grinding stock 
-  * Demonstrate stopping the grinder and using the brake to halt movement  
- 
- 
-===== Knowledge and Technique ===== 
- 
-Metal Chopsaw  
- 
-  * Can describe proper workholding technique to prevent metal from getting caught and thrown 
-  * Acknowledges the risk of serious injury by deviating from the recommendations in the clamping guide poster. 
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-Metal Drill Press  
- 
-  * Can demonstrate proper speed selection based on the material and bit diameter 
-  * Can demonstrate safe positioning of long metal stock to prevent physical injury 
-  * Knows when to apply cutting fluid and what are the signs of a dull bit  
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-Metal Bandsaw  
- 
-  * Knows how to keep the blade on center and prevent unnecessary torquing/binding 
- 
-Pedestal Grinders 
- 
-  * Can show proper selection of pedestal grinder based on the material (aluminum vs steel) 
-  * Can show proper holding technique  
- 
-Disk Grinder 
- 
-  * Knows the correct orientation and positioning of a metal part to ensure it stays under control and doesn't damage the abrasive disk. 
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