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
Selection and use of PPE
Types of PPE
Goggles.
Required for pretty much any power tool
Face Shields
Alternative to goggles - may be more comfortable for long duration use. Protects the full face and allows use of prescription glasses.
Hearing Protection
Needed when there is a lot of noise being made - not just by your job but possibly by others in the workshop.
Put it on before you feel uncomfortable with the noise - by that time the damage may already be done.
Ear defenders & disposable ear plugs available
Dust Protection
Used when your work will generate dust and/or fumes, eg sanding, linishing, grinding, wood turning, using power saws etc. We have different types of mask available for different uses, including general purpose masks and ones for special protection for some jobs such as plasma cutting or forging.
FFP1 - >5 micron filtration. Non-toxic dusts, sanding, cutting, drilling, water / oil based aerosols
Blade changing (and starting a cut from an inside hole)
10 minutes
Using hand files
Types and what they're for
How to lubricate a file
Cleaning with file card
Action for curved surfaces
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
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
Screwcutting with taps & dies
Measuring an existing thread
Preferred sizes
Using the sizes chart to select a tapping drill
Different types of tap
20 minutes
Using the blasting cabinet
Must know how to use the air compressor first
20 minutes
Using the ultrasound cleaner
Cleaning solutions available
Setting up the tank
Using the controls
Setting temperature
Setting the timer
Cleaning up afterwards
10 minutes
Using the test oven
Capabilties of the oven
Using the control panel
Cleaning after use
5 minutes
Using angle grinders
Safety checks before use - power cord damage etc
Think before you use - where are the sparks going ?
Cutting vs Grinding
Changing a disc
Not using old / unknown age discs
Cutting discs
Grinding discs
Flap discs
Other fittings
10 minutes
Using the horizontal bandsaw
Appropriate materials
Work holding
Starting and stopping
Use of cutting fluid
Cleaning after use
15 minutes
Mortisser
Mini mill... ? (maybe not, too complex for a general workshop induction and deserves it's own workshop?)
Tool & Knife sharpening, brief introduction based on sharpening guide (20 minutes)