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* Starting cleanly in a cut |
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| Using the scroll saw || |
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* Starting and stopping |
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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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* 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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* 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 == |
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* Making screwthreads with taps and dies |
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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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* Measuring an existing thread |
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* Blasting cabinet |
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** Preferred sizes |
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* Ultrasound cleaner |
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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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* Must know how to use the air compressor first |
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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 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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| 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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* Mortisser |
* Mortisser |
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* Mini mill... ? (maybe not, too complex for a general workshop induction and deserves it's own workshop?) |
* 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) |
* 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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* 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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[[Category:Workshops]] |
[[Category:Workshops]] |
Revision as of 18:34, 23 August 2020
Workshop Skills
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
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
Discuss with the users which modules they want to cover.
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
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 |
- Mortisser
- Mini mill... ? (maybe not, too complex for a general workshop induction and deserves it's own workshop?)
- Knife sharpening (Request from a member)