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Machine Shop Reference Materials (Videos, web sites, sources for tools and materials)

Class Handouts

This is a list of good resources for machining information and training.    Blondihacks:  ...

Updated 1 day ago by J N

Supporting Long Stock

Tool Guides Lathe, Metal

If you are using a long piece of stock on the metal lathe that extends through the headstock and ...

Updated 1 week ago by Paul Mazaitis

Check First Aid Kits for low levels of supply

Maintenance - Tech Ready Safety

Check the inventory for the first aid kits. Restock any low supplies; backstock is stored in Cust...

Updated 1 week ago by J N

CNC Plasma 14 Day Maintenance

Maintenance - Tech Ready CNC Plasma

Test the PH of the water Locate the PH test strips, in the computer cubby hole at the CNC Plas...

Updated 1 week ago by J N

Code of Conduct

Policies Community

Accepted: 4.01.2024 These rules and policies are subject to change. Changes will become effectiv...

Updated 1 week ago by Camden Jennings

Equipment Damage Policy

Policies Studio and Shop

Overview At Protohaven we aim to provide a safe and collaborative environment for all members to...

Updated 1 week ago by Camden Jennings

Confirm correct thermostat temperatures and modes (DRAFT)

Maintenance - Tech Ready Facilities & Outside

TODO: We should set up a task to check the thermostats History at: https://app.asana.com/1/11996...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Bookstack Admin

Resources

Tool Guides CNC Metal Mill

Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. The Tormach document library C...

Updated 2 weeks ago by J N

Example Step Files

Class Handouts Tormach

Dice: Dice.step  

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Drive Belt

Tool Guides Pantograph, Metal

The drive belt is a 4mm polyurethane cut at 60". The ends are joined by heating with a heat knife...

Updated 2 weeks ago by J N

Set up your dev environment

Let's get up and running with a dev environment, so you can make code changes without affecting p...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Scott Martin

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Definition Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is defined as: Any representation of infor...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Scott Martin

Tool Tutorial

Tool Guides Lathe, Metal

Manual Metal Lathe The lathe is used to make parts with radial symmetry and can be used to make ...

Updated 2 weeks ago by J N

Resources For Pantograph

Tool Guides Pantograph, Metal

60 degree engraving bits are a great place to start.  These are the ones used in the class: Amaz...

Updated 3 weeks ago by J N

Tool Tutorial

Tool Guides Kiln, Jewelry

(Link to PDF Tool Tutorial) Tool anatomy 1. Controller 2. Breaker switches 3. Alarm lights 4....

Updated 3 weeks ago by Shop Tech

Lumber (Hardwood, Softwood)

Materials and Services Wood / Woodworking

Local Resources Map of source: https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1ebGqEFjUO_HxITq7C18zuVl_93BiZKG...

Updated 1 month ago by Paul Mazaitis

Metals

Materials and Services

Protohaven Partners Metals Supermarkets Pittsburgh (West)- Protohaven Partner URL: https://www....

Updated 1 month ago by Paul Mazaitis

Recharge 3D printer desiccant pack

Maintenance - Tech Ready 3D Printers

*Recharge Desiccant Pack* 1. Remove the white rectangular plastic desiccant pack from the "free ...

Updated 1 month ago by Katie Mazaitis

Tool Tutorial

Tool Guides Vacuum Former

Introduction Notes Safety Hot parts, Compressed air hazard, pinch points (electric assisted ...

Updated 1 month ago by Paul Mazaitis

Verify tool tags (physical & digital)

Maintenance - Tech Ready Cleanup

*Compare Online and Physical Tool States*1. Open https://api.protohaven.org/techs 2. Make a note ...

Updated 1 month ago by Katie Mazaitis