Clean Up & Build Out
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Toolroom Reconfiguration
The tool room is in dire need of de-junking and intelligent organization. This is currently scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2011
Floorplan
A raw layout is available in PNG format and XCF format.
The toolroom floor should be divided into logical sections:
- Woodworking
- Machining
- Welding
- Vented area for painting and "smelly" work
- Large, flat workspaces
- Shelves for storage of raw materials and member bins
Power
- Run 220V cable for the arc welder and pottery kiln
- Run 120V cable for lighting
- Run 120V cable to outlets around the room
- Run 120V cable to the ceiling for the retractable outlets
Lighting
- Need to install new lights for strong, even lighting.
- Will require running new wire from the panel.
- Existing lights that we don't have a switch for should be rewired to an interior circuit.
Woodworking Area
- The miter saw should be given enough room to be easily operated, bolted to a workbench, and have a supporting feed table built
Table saw
The table saw is ultra-dangerous in its current configuration. It needs
- Emergency push-button stop (can be salvaged from one of the PCB mill cabinets)
- Protective fence around the drive belt
- Bolted down to its table
- Locking wheels to stop it from moving around while in use
- A sled and feed in/feed out table so it can be operated with hands well away from the blade
- A blade guard
Shelving
- The metal shelves currently in the lounge can be moved into the toolroom
- More shelves will likely need to be built
- Raw materials can be stored in labelled bins on the shelves, like this Mythbusters-inspired shelving in Tech Shop Menlo Park:
Volunteers
- Alex W
- Ben B
General Space Prep
General tasks that need to be done around the space, in case you are looking for a project to work on.
Plumbing
- Need small water heater for sink(s)
Floors
- Workshop floor needs to be possibly sealed
- Floor in lounge area could be coated with something to prevent wear and splintering (rubberized paint?)
