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tools:general_wood:clearance [2023/09/24 19:16] – ↷ Page moved and renamed from clearances:general_woodworking to tools:general_wood:clearance smartin015tools:general_wood:clearance [2024/02/07 23:31] (current) – smartin015
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-===== General Woodworking Proficiency Based Clearance=====+====== General Woodworking 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_wood:clearance_area&nofooter&noindent}}
  
-During a Proficiency Based Clearance Instructors will provide Protohaven specific customs and rules for the  +====== Dust Collector ======
-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  +
-required skills. +
- +
-The items that will need to be demonstrated to gain the Proficiency Based Clearance are: +
- +
- +
-===== General Shop Rules  ===== +
- +
-==== Be safe ==== +
- +
-  * Understands safety clearances are required as bare minimum. +
-  * Understands equipment must never be left unattended. +
-  * Understands why equipment must be reset after use. +
- +
-==== Take care of the tools ==== +
- +
-  * Will not alter or use equipment beyond limits. +
-  * Will notify when maintenance is needed. +
- +
-==== Keep the shop clean ==== +
- +
-  * 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 ===== ===== Point out the following tool features =====
- 
-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 
- 
-Belt/disk sander 
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Sanding belt 
-  * Sanding disk 
-  * Rotation indicators 
-  * Dust gate 
-  * Table angle locks & gauges 
-  * Belt tension/tracking lever 
-  * Belt cleaning eraser 
- 
-Spindle Sander 
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Throat plates 
-  * Spindles 
-  * Spindle washers 
-  * Spindle change thumbscrew 
- 
-Scroll Saw 
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Blade holder/tensioner 
-  * Presser foot 
-  * air assist 
-  * Plate angle adjust knob & gauge 
- 
-Miter Saw 
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Dust gate 
-  * Horizontal slide lock lever 
-  * Blade down locking pin 
-  * Depth stop adjust 
-  * Blade roll adjust pin 
-  * Blade yaw adjust lock 
-  * Hold down clamp 
-  * Keep out zone 
- 
-Bandsaw 
- 
-  * Maintenance tag 
-  * Dust gate 
-  * Power switch 
-  * Belt cutter & welding system (bonus points) 
-  * Belt tension adjust 
-  * Blade height lock wheels 
-   
-Dust Collector 
  
   * Power switch   * Power switch
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   * Fine collector/filter   * Fine collector/filter
  
-Table Saw(s) +===== Competencies =====
- +
-  * Maintenance tag +
-  * Dust gates +
-  * Main power switches +
-  * Power switches +
-  * Paddle start/stop switch +
-  * Fence (and locking lever) +
-  * Riving knife +
-  * Blade height adjust wheel +
-  * Blade angle adjust +
-  * Bypass mode turnkey +
-  * Throat plate +
-  * Riving knife lock lever +
-  * Blade change wrenches +
-  * Sleds +
- +
-===== Identify & mitigate common hazards ===== +
- +
-  * Sharp things - cutting tools, chips, splinters +
-  * Tangling hazard - no loose articles on the body, sleeves, gloves, or hand decorations (e.g. bracelets/rings) +
-  * Heat - hot wood can cause burns, start fires +
-  * Sound - hearing protection for louder operations +
-  * Pinching/crushing and kickback hazard if wood not properly held or fed into the tool +
- +
-===== Allowable Materials ===== +
- +
-  * Can name which tools are acceptable for cutting plastic +
-  * Knows at least 2 materials which are prohibited (hint: any metal, and any composite that could cause a respiratory hazard)  +
- +
-===== Safe Setup/Operation/Cleanup ===== +
-  +
-Miter Saw +
- +
-  * Demonstrate proper stock clamping and positioning of the blade for a straight cut +
-  * Demonstrate performing a straight cut +
-  * Demonstrate adjusting both angles of the chopsaw and making a cut  +
-  * Demonstrate locking and unlocking the horizontal slide +
- +
-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 +
- +
-Bandsaw  +
- +
-  * Demonstrate setting the blade height and proper stock holding +
-  * Demonstrate cutting a piece of stock +
- +
-Belt/disk sander +
- +
-  * Demonstrate running the sander and sanding a part on both the belt and the disk +
-  * Demonstrate cleaning the belt and disk with the rubber eraser +
- +
-Spindle Sander +
- +
-  * Demonstrate changing the spindle diameter +
-  * Demonstrate sanding a piece of stock +
- +
-Scroll Saw +
- +
-  * Demonstrate loading a blade +
-  * Demonstrate setting the foot +
-  * Demonstrate adjusting the table +
-  * Demonstrate cutting a piece of wood +
- +
-Dust Collector+
  
   * Demonstrate turning the dust collector on and off   * Demonstrate turning the dust collector on and off
   * Demonstrate opening, emptying, and properly closing the main dust bin   * Demonstrate opening, emptying, and properly closing the main dust bin
 +  * Knows to check the dust collector during extended operation to prevent buildup
  
-Table Saw(s)+====== Drill Press ====== 
 +{{section>tools:general_wood:drill_press_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
  
-  * Demonstrate loading/changing the blade and switching between the riving knife and the plastic guard +====== Belt Sander ====== 
-  * Demonstrate setting the blade height for a specific piece of stock +{{section>tools:general_wood:belt_sander_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
-  * Demonstrate using the fence and push blocks to cut a piece of stock +
  
-===== Knowledge and Technique =====+====== Spindle Sander ====== 
 +{{section>tools:general_wood:spindle_sander_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
  
-Miter Saw +====== Scroll Saw ====== 
- +{{section>tools:general_wood:scroll_saw_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
-  * Acknowledges the keep-out zone of the saw must be observed +
- +
-Drill Press  +
- +
-  * Shows good technique when feeding the drill bit into the part +
-  * Knows when the bed should be adjusted to prevent damage to the machine +
- +
-Bandsaw  +
- +
-  * Shows proper cutting technique to prevent the blade from binding/torquing +
- +
-Belt/disk sander +
- +
-  * Acknowledges that the tables should not be used as a resting spot for material or tools while the sander is running +
-  * Knows how to properly hold and orient stock to prevent binding and kickback +
- +
-Spindle Sander +
- +
-  * N/A +
- +
-Scroll Saw +
- +
-  * N/A +
- +
-Dust Collector +
- +
-  * Knows to check the dust collector during extended operation to prevent buildup+
  
-Table Saw(s)+====== Miter Saw ====== 
 +{{section>tools:general_wood:miter_saw_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
  
-  * Knows when to use the sled vs the fence +====== Bandsaw ====== 
-  * Acknowledges that one should never use more than one guiding tool when operating the saw (kickback/binding risk) +{{section>tools:general_wood:bandsaw_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
-  * Knows what bypass mode is, the process to enable it, and the increased risk of injury/kickback by operating in this mode+
  
 +====== Table Saw ======
 +{{section>tools:general_wood:table_saw_clearance#Tool Specific Instruction&title&noheader&nofooter}}
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