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*** FFP1 - >5 micron filtration. Non-toxic dusts, sanding, cutting, drilling, water / oil based aerosols |
*** FFP1 - >5 micron filtration. Non-toxic dusts, sanding, cutting, drilling, water / oil based aerosols |
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*** FFP2 - 2 - 5 micron filtration. Toxic dusts, metal fumes |
*** FFP2 - 2 - 5 micron filtration. Toxic dusts, metal fumes |
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*** FFP3 - |
*** FFP3 - < 2 micron filtration. Carcinogenic dusts, metal fumes |
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** Gloves |
** Gloves |
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*** Latex/Nitrile for general dirty jobs |
*** Latex/Nitrile for general dirty jobs |
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* Maintain safe clearance around dangerous jobs |
* Maintain safe clearance around dangerous jobs |
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* Warning people if you're about to make a lot of noise |
* Warning people if you're about to make a lot of noise |
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* Not "shoulder-surfing" unless invited to |
* Not "shoulder-surfing" unless invited to, most people will be happy to talk about projects, but be polite if they say no |
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* Taking care of your safety |
* Taking care of your safety |
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* Stopping others from doing dangerous things |
* Stopping others from doing dangerous things |
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* Cleaning up properly after yourself |
* Cleaning up properly after yourself |
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** Tidy up as you go |
** Tidy up as you go |
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** Allow enough time to clean as part of the job |
** Allow enough time to clean as part of the job, this is absolutely required and you may get pulled up on it if you don't |
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* And cleaning a little more of the general workshop if you have time |
* And cleaning a little more of the general workshop if you have time, everyone is expected to contribute to keeping rLab a nice place to work |
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* Putting tools and materials away when you're done |
* Putting tools and materials away when you're done |
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** Putting batteries back on charge |
** Putting batteries back on charge |
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== Base Modules == |
== Base Modules == |
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Discuss with the users which modules they want to cover |
Discuss with the users which modules they want to cover, there should be time to cover most of these but some might get dropped if no-one taking part in that session needs/wants them |
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* Joining Tools |
* Joining Tools |
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* Finishing Tools |
* Finishing Tools |
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* Finding tools in the workshop |
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| Using small (portable) drills || |
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* Battery drills |
* Battery drills |
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* Mains drills |
* Mains drills |
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| Using the [[tools/pillardrill|pillar drill]] || |
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* Using the chuck |
* Using the chuck |
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** What to do if it comes out of the quill |
** What to do if it comes out of the quill |
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| Using the linishers (belt sanding machines) || |
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* What they do |
* What they do |
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* Starting & stopping the machines |
* Starting & stopping the machines |
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** [[tools/largelinisher|Large linisher]] |
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** [[tools/smalllinisher|Small linisher]] |
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* Controlling the work on the belt & disc |
* Controlling the work on the belt & disc |
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* Changing a belt |
* Changing a belt |
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| Using the [[tools/compressor|Air Compressor]] and its tools || |
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* Checking over and starting up the compressor |
* Checking over and starting up the compressor |
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** Special attention to the oil level |
** Special attention to the oil level |
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* Blowing down and putting away |
* Blowing down and putting away |
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|| 15 minutes |
|| 15 minutes |
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| Selecting the correct saw || |
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* Hand saws |
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** Tenon saw |
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** Hacksaw |
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** Fretsaw |
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* Powertools |
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** Jigsaw |
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** Circular saw |
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** [[tools/scrollsaw|Scroll Saw]] |
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** [[tools/hv128|Horizontal Bandsaw]] |
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** [[tools/bandsaw|Vertical Bandsaw]] - seperate induction |
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** [[tools/tablesaw|Table Saw]] - seperate induction |
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** [[tools/mitresaw|Compound Mitre Saw]] - seperate induction |
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** [[tools/metalchopsaw|Metal Chop-Saw]] - seperate induction |
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|| 5 minutes |
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| Using hacksaws || |
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* How to check/change blade |
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* Starting cleanly in a cut |
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|| 5 minutes |
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| Using the [[tools/scrollsaw|Scroll Saw]] || |
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* Appropriate materials |
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* Starting and stopping |
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* Speed selection |
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* Blade changing (and starting a cut from an inside hole) |
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| Using hand files || |
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* Types and what they're for |
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* How to lubricate a file |
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* Cleaning with file card |
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* Action for curved surfaces |
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* Selecting the correct saw |
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** Hand saws |
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*** Tenon saw |
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*** Hacksaw |
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*** Fretsaw |
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** Powertools |
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*** Jigsaw |
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*** Circular saw |
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*** Scroll saw |
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*** Table saw - seperate induction |
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*** Vertical bandsaw - seperate induction |
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*** Compound mitre saw - seperate induction |
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*** Metal chopsaw - seperate induction |
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*** Horizontal bandsaw |
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* How to use a hacksaw |
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** How to check/change blade |
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** Starting cleanly in a cut |
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* Using the scroll saw |
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** Appropriate materials |
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** Starting and stopping |
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** Speed selection |
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** Blade changing (and starting a cut from an inside hole) |
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* Using the horizontal bandsaw |
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** Appropriate materials |
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** Work holding |
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** Starting and stopping |
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** Use of cutting fluid |
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** Cleaning after use |
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* How to use files |
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** Types and what they're for |
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** How to lubricate a file |
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** Cleaning with file card |
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** Action for curved surfaces |
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* Other techniques - some woodworking skills |
* Other techniques - some woodworking skills |
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== Advanced Modules == |
== Advanced Modules == |
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These modules cover slightly more advanced but still non-induction topics. If you'd like to cover these please let the person running the workshop know. They'll be done at the end of the workshop so that people who're not interested can leave earlier. |
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| Screwcutting with taps & dies || |
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* Measuring an existing thread |
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** Preferred sizes |
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* Using the sizes chart to select a tapping drill |
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* Different types of tap |
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| Using the [[tools/blastcabinet|Blasting Cabinet]] || |
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* Must know how to use the air compressor first |
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|| 20 minutes |
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| Using the [[tools/ultrasound| Ultrasound Cleaner]] || |
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* Cleaning solutions available |
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* Setting up the tank |
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* Using the controls |
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** Setting temperature |
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** Setting the timer |
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* Cleaning up afterwards |
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| Using the [[tools/oven|test oven]] || |
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* Capabilties of the oven |
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* Using the control panel |
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* Cleaning after use |
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| Using angle grinders || |
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* Safety checks before use - power cord damage etc |
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* Think before you use - where are the sparks going ? |
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* Cutting vs Grinding |
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* Changing a disc |
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** Not using old / unknown age discs |
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** Cutting discs |
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** Grinding discs |
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** Flap discs |
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** Other fittings |
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|| 10 minutes |
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| Using the [[tools/hv128|Horizontal Bandsaw]] || |
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* Appropriate materials |
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* Work holding |
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* Starting and stopping |
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* Use of cutting fluid |
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* Cleaning after use |
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* [[tools/morticer|Morticer]] |
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* Making screwthreads with taps and dies |
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* Tool & Knife sharpening, brief introduction based on [[Techniques/sharpening|sharpening guide]] (20 minutes) |
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** Measuring an existing thread |
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** Using the sizes chart to select a tapping drill |
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** Different types of tap |
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* Blasting cabinet |
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* Ultrasound cleaner |
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* Mortisser |
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* Mini mill... ? (maybe not, too complex for a general workshop induction and deserves it's own workshop?) |
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* Knife sharpening (Request from a member) |
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* Using the angle grinders |
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** Grab this from the welding induction? |
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** Safety checks before use - power cord damage etc |
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** Think before you use - where are the sparks going ? |
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** Cutting vs Grinding |
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** Changing a disc |
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*** Not using old / unknown age discs |
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*** Cutting discs |
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*** Grinding discs |
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*** Flap discs |
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*** Other fittings |
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[[Category:Workshops]] |
[[Category:Workshops]] |
Latest revision as of 17:07, 11 November 2023
Workshop Skills[edit]
Covering the basic tools in the main workshop, how to use them safely and effectively.
Ideal if you are not comfortable with some of the non-induction machine tools, or want to learn some of the basic skills used in the workshop.
Sessions can be in small groups or 1:1 to cover specific tools or techniques.
Sessions will be relatively short - 30 minutes to an hour. Content will be tailored for the group from the list below.
Core workshop[edit]
This content is always covered
Topic | Detailed contents | Rationale |
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Selection and use of PPE |
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Keeping the user safe in the workshop
Always covered - no one should be able to say "I wasn't told about using PPE" |
General Workshop Ettiquette |
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Working with others in the shared space
Maintaining the workshop in a useable state |
Base Modules[edit]
Discuss with the users which modules they want to cover, there should be time to cover most of these but some might get dropped if no-one taking part in that session needs/wants them
Topic | Detailed contents | Estimated Time |
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Marking out |
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10 minutes |
Measuring tools |
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5 minutes |
Tool selection |
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5 Minutes |
Drill selection |
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5 minutes |
Using small (portable) drills |
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10 minutes |
Using the pillar drill |
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10 minutes |
Using the linishers (belt sanding machines) |
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15 minutes |
Using the Air Compressor and its tools |
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15 minutes |
Selecting the correct saw |
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5 minutes |
Using hacksaws |
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5 minutes |
Using the Scroll Saw |
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10 minutes |
Using hand files |
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10 minutes |
- Other techniques - some woodworking skills
- Woodworking with hand tools
- Chisels
- Planes
- Drilling
- Joining - using glue, screws, nails, dowels, dovetail joints
- Finishing with sandpaper, oil, wax
Advanced Modules[edit]
These modules cover slightly more advanced but still non-induction topics. If you'd like to cover these please let the person running the workshop know. They'll be done at the end of the workshop so that people who're not interested can leave earlier.
Topic | Detailed contents | Estimated Time |
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Screwcutting with taps & dies |
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20 minutes |
Using the Blasting Cabinet |
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20 minutes |
Using the Ultrasound Cleaner |
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10 minutes |
Using the test oven |
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5 minutes |
Using angle grinders |
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10 minutes |
Using the Horizontal Bandsaw |
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15 minutes |
- Morticer
- Tool & Knife sharpening, brief introduction based on sharpening guide (20 minutes)