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Materials
Approved Materials and Speeds The following table lists appropriate speeds for using the bimetal saw blades in the vertical metal bandsaw. These speeds must be adjusted depending on the cutting fluid used; see the Notes tab for more information. Scroll righ...
Check for missing tags on paid storage
Check for Storage Violations Open any lockers without storage tags and look for any materials stored there. Examine all board/bar and sheet storage for items stored without storage tags. Check for any cages with stored items that are also missing a storag...
Check horizontal bandsaw interior, clean if needed
Clean the Interior Open the side panel. Dredge out any buildup of chips, gunk, and other debris. Ensure the cutting fluid can make its way to the sight glass on the bottom right of the machine. If it's not visible, submit a maintenance request so a traine...
Air Compressor Maintenance (Weekly)
Wiki page: https://protohaven.org/wiki/tools/air_compressor#maintenance_schedule Service manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XzDx7dxhe-dacSaEM6lDuwz62_uSK6YC/view Task List Wear safety glasses and hearing protection Check for proper oil level (withi...
Arbor Press Periodic Maintenance
Service manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17N-GZd98lkBZe_qzui03i1omQ-WQyV2a/view Clean and Lubricate Wipe off or vacuum the accumulated debris and dust. Lubricate the arbor press ram with a light machine oil. Check and Service Ram Check the ram ...
Check fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are located in the following areas: Kitchen Wood Shop Maintenance Room Blacksmithing Front Entrance For each fire extinguisher: Verify that all fire extinguishers are pressurized (indicator is in the green range). Verify that...
Check First Aid Kits for low levels of supply
Check the inventory for the first aid kits. Restock any low supplies; backstock is stored in Custodial. Submit purchase requests if anything is needed - especially bandages as they disappear quickly. There are three first aid kits - one each in the Kitchen, W...
Check workshop outlets
Check all electrical outlets on ceiling drops and floor runs for loose outlets and/or cable clamps, improper use of "punch-out" junction boxes, or improper use of "power strips" not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, la...
Flush Eye Wash Station (Monthly)
Flush the Eyewash Station Run the eyewash station for 1-3 minutes. (This flushes any stagnant water from the line.)
Plywood
Local Sources Allegheny Plywood- Protohaven Commercial Account URL: https://www.alleghenyplywood.com/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9pTdj6KuzDZy9CPm9 We have opened a Protohaven commercial account with Allegheny Plywood and will be placing aggregated orders...
Lumber (Hardwood, Softwood)
Local Resources Map of source: https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1ebGqEFjUO_HxITq7C18zuVl_93BiZKGw (h/t Sarah Stock!) Allegheny Millwork and Lumber URL: https://alleghenymillworklumber.com/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EXXseAhRW39DJSHx6 (Notes) Brookside ...
Textiles
Local Resources Decorator & Upholstery Supply URL: https://decoratorsupplyinc.com/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CQEDLsL24K5ft41e7 They sell to the public, but they are mainly a workshop. Call ahead ((412) 561-3770) and make sure they're expecting you. Fir...
Manuals
PM9_1510007_UM_EN_ED_6_06_2023_PDF_cda7.pdf
Woodworking Tools
Local Resources Rockler URL: https://www.rockler.com/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2azxurzpqaeSZ5hm7 Can be spendy. Woodcraft URL: https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store/pittsburgh Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7uwaYc7N42BcAha49 Can be spendy. Online Re...
Metals
Protohaven Partners Metals Supermarkets Pittsburgh (West)- Protohaven Partner URL: https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/pittsburgh-west/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n9zx7Z4Bcfzdy23D6 Metal Supermarkets are independently owned franchises. Our agreeme...
Plastics
Local Sources Laird Plastics URL: https://lairdplastics.com/pittsburgh/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JJ2YgyCzbZG7TkCn8 (Notes) Piedmont Plastics URL: https://www.piedmontplastics.com/locations/pittsburgh/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BLGgfYHr1jFGZYJA ...
3D Printing
Local Sources Online Sources Keene Village Plastics URL: https://www.villageplastics.com/ Small business in Euclid, Ohio. Matterhackers URL: https://www.matterhackers.com/ Printers, Filament, CNC, Lasers, and more. Polymaker URL: https://us.polymak...
Abrasives
Local Sources Brown's Hill Sand URL: https://brownshillsand.com/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXb2URT63TnxrU2Q9 (412) 854-7263 (Sandblasting media CHEAP) Online Sources Supergrit URL: https://www.supergrit.com/ Gettysburg PA