Workshops/workshop skills
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 metalwork.
- Correct selection and use of the available PPE
- General workshop etiquette
- How to report broken/non-functional tools
- Reminder you won't be in trouble for breaking something, you will be for hiding it
- Tool selection
- Using the pillar drill
- Drill types and what they're for
- Speed selection and changing belts
- Using the dust extract where suitable
- Using the linishers (belt sanding machines)
- Using the air compressor and its tools
- Checking over and starting up the compressor
- What tools we have (need to check this!)
- Blowing down and putting away
- How to use a hacksaw
- How to check/change blade
- Starting cleanly in a cut
- How to use files
- Types and what they're for
- How to lubricate a file
- Cleaning with file card
- Action for curved surfaces
- Using the scroll saw
- Using the angle grinders
- Small power tools - jigsaw, circular saw, drills etc
- Making screwthreads with taps and dies
- Other tools - Blasting cabinet, Ultrasound cleaner, Mortisser, Mini mill... ?
- Other techniques - some woodworking skills ? Marking out ? Using measuring tools ?
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, and will be tailored to the group.