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*Service Fume Extractor Filter*1. Check the filter gauge at the base of the machine.2. if the gauge indicates replacement is needed, fetch (or purchase request) a new one and swap the old one out.- Purchase request: https://protohaven.org/purchasing

Prolonged use of the product when the ink level is below the line on the tank could damage the printer.* Verify on the front of the machine that the ink tank levels are not below the minimum marking. If they are, file a tool report.- Tool report: https://airta...

*Safety*- Wear a dust mask. (If you do not have your own, disposable masks are available in the custodial room.)- Wear safety glasses.- Wear hearing protection.- Wear gloves when handling chips.*Clean Tormach*1. Vacuum out the ways and the chip tray using the ...

*Test Emergency Lighting*Turn off breaker 13 in panel A. (This breaker powers the emergency lighting.) With the breaker off, confirm emergency lights are working in the following areas:- by the bathrooms- in the studio / front half of the building- in the wood...

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...

Safety: Ensure the machine is turned off and unplugged before oiling the rollers.  Oil the rollers Apply several drops of 3-in-1 oil (located in the maintenance cart) to the three large rollers of the slip roll. Most of the oil ports will be small holes tow...

The coolant system on the tormach has a tank and a filter screen on it - these should be inspected and cleaned regularly so the coolant can properly flow.*Gather Materials*- 2 Buckets, can be found past the Tormach. One 5 gallon and one smaller bucket that has...

* Woodshop* In the woodshop free bin and the free board caddy in the lathe area, remove any wood that: - Is painted or treated- Has nails/metal inside- Is heavily splintered- Is "swiss-cheesed" with little material to use, etc. *Metalshop* In the metalshop...

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...

*Safety* - Wear a dust mask.- Wear safety glasses.- Unplug all electrical equipment before cleaning. *Task List* With a dry cloth, wipe down all external surfaces of the sheet metal tools:  - shear- slip roller- finger brake- shrinker/stretcher- turret pun...

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...

Service manual: PENDING*Inspect the Blade*Inspect the saw blade for wear and damage.1. If any teeth are missing, yellow tag the tool in a tool report and file a purchase request if there are no spares in the maintenance room.1. If two consecutive teeth are mis...

CNC Wood Router (Avid Pro 60x120) The Avid CNC router is used to run cutting and milling operations on various materials such as wood, plastic, and aluminum. The most common use is to use it to engrave and cut shapes out of plywood or hardwood. But the machin...

*Materials*For a disinfectant, you can use sanitizing spray (kept under the kitchen sink, with refills in the maintenance closet)Apply disinfectant, wait three minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth or paper towel.If we are out of disindectant, submit a purchas...

*Compare Online and Physical Tool States*1. Open https://api.protohaven.org/techs 2. Make a note of tools in a yellow or red state.3. Visit each of the tools listed as red or yellow state and verify that there is a physical tag on the tool that matches that st...

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...

*Gloves*Inspect gloves. Put in a purchase request for any pairs that have holes or excessive wear (don't throw them out until we have replacements) - Purchase request: https://protohaven.org/purchasing*Helmets* 1. Make a purchase request if the helmet is nonfu...