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Natural Gas Soldering Torch This article is incomplete. A natural gas/oxygen torch produces carbon-free flames, (5120°F for natural gas), which is a good all-purpose system to solder metals together. Tool Anatomy RED = GAS GREEN = OXYGENA. Natural gas line...

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This tutorial outlines how to use the Pantorouter for making repeatable, accurate, and even non-orthogonal joints in wood—including box joints. Follow these guidelines to set up, operate, and maintain the tool safely and efficiently.   Overview The Pantor...

The blacksmithing area is a collection of very simple tools. The work of learning forging is practice:  trying things  figuring things out  refining technique Notes Safety When forging, always wear appropriate safety gear: Leather apron Eye prote...

Link to PDF Tool Tutorial:  Letter size serger.pdf Link to PDF Tool Poster: Serger poster 2025.pdf A serger can bind the edge of fabric while sewing the seam. This machine can be used with three threads, resulting in a “Merrow” which works well on knits and ...

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...

Drum Sander The drum sander can be used to: Flatten a board face. Smooth a board face. Reduce the thickness of thin stock. Notes General The maximum depth of cut is a 1/4 turn of the hight adjustment crank. A 1/4 turn of the height adjustment crank ...

CNC Metal Mill (Tormach 770) The Tormach can cut a diverse range of materials from aluminum, brass, copper and Delrin. Steels can be cut but are tricky because of machine flex.  A mill is used to machine surfaces, cut slots and pockets, and drill holes to pr...

Perform weekly maintenance Remove the lower panel on the infeed side of the machine. Vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and off motor. Check v-belts for damage, tension, and wear. Yellow/Red tag the machine if issues are observed.  Check for problema...

Manual Metal Lathe The lathe is used to make parts with radial symmetry and can be used to make incredibly precise cuts in most metals and plastics (accurate to the .001 inch!). It is a joy to operate, but it must command your full attention. Never leave the...

Test the PH of the water Locate the PH test strips, in the computer cubby hole at the CNC Plasma Computer station.   Use a stick or other object to lightly stir the water in the table. Just lightly move the water in between the slats, careful not to splash...

Place a post it note or tape a slip of paper with the current date on all of packages that are on the shelf.  Look for older packages that have been there for a week or more and move them to the lost/found shelf in Camden's office.  Important: Email Camden...

The pantograph is a tool that's especially useful for engraving - maker's marks etc. It uses a template and a 1.5x-10x reduction linkage to achieve very precise motion over a very small space without the aid of a CNC machine. Basic Info This machine has tw...

Overview Clean the cutter head. Check cutter blades for chips and dullness. Wax the bed Generally inspect the machine for damage and loose or worn parts. Check the dust extraction for blockages. Procedure Setup Grab the maintenance cart. Rotate ...

Edwards 55 Ton Ironworker The ironworker’s main strength is its versatility. It can shear, punch, and notch a variety ofdifferent materials. The ironworker consists of three primary sections: The shear,the notcher and the punch. Shear This section of the ...

Recharge Desiccant Pack Remove the white rectangular plastic desiccant pack from the "free filament" tote box by the 3D printing cabinet. Inspect the desiccant beads through the front window. Use the legend by the window to gauge if the beads are wet. If...

Clean/Lubricate the  X/Y/Z Axis of the 3d printers Grab the cleaning kit. Located on the shelf in the 3d printer cabinet.  Use the Z Axis cleaning device in the kit. If a replacement is needed: https://www.printables.com/model/229145-z-axis-screw-cleaning-...

Safety Wear a dust mask. (If you do not have your own, disposable masks are available in the custodial room.) Wear safety glasses. Tools/Materials Required Two 2-gal buckets (should be located near the machine) Soft mallet. Clean Siphon Tube R...

Reserve each laser one at a time to ensure they're not both down at the same time.  Remove the blower from the system and loosen any large debris on the slots on the blower cage with a flathead screwdriver, then brush clean with a bristle brush. Be careful ...

Service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10XyBZ8bd7pk9Vfl4iO3T76M2VwWSfi9C/view Safety Wear a dust mask. Wear safety glasses. Inspect/Rotate Nozzle Unplug the sandblaster Find a 1/8" Allen key in the maintenance cart. Unlock the carbide no...