Metal Shop
General Information
The Metal Shop, has a variety of tools and machinery that don't fit well in either the Clean Roomor Wood Shop. There is one big worktable available here to set up equipment and gather for classes/workshops.
If you have any issues with Metal Shop equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include #general, and #shop-Metal.
Access Policy
Gas and Induction forge
- Use of the Gas and Induction forge requires an orientation. Visit the Gas and Induction forge page for details.
Metal Fabrication
- Use of the Metal Fabrication equipment requires an orientation. Visit the Metal Fabrication page for details.
Oxy-acetylene torch
- Use of the Oxy-acetylene torch requires an orientation. Visit the Oxy-acetylene torch page for details
Metal Shop Area Safety
- Do not use any machine you are not trained on and are comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help on Berea Makerspace Slack, or email info@bereamakerspace.org.
- Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug, and leave a note on the machine and notify Makerspace leadership.
- Never assume a tool is properly adjusted; always check the tool before use.
- Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes.
- If you have long hair, or loose clothes, make sure to tie them up.
- Helmets are required when operating the welder.
- Make sure that you are wearing gloves and a welding jacket when welding!
- Never modify or hack any equipment. If you think an improvement can be made, discuss it on Slack!
Equipment List
Equipment List
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| File:Plasma Cutter.jpg | Plasma Cutter | Langmuir Systems Crossfire | XR | Operational |
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| File:Plasma Cutter for CNC.jpg | Plasma Cutter | Lotos | LTP5500D | Operational |
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| File:AC/DC TIG Welder with Pulse.jpg | AC\DC TIG Welder | Primeweld | 225X | Operational |
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MIG Welder | Titanium Unlimited | 200 | Operational |
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| File:Portable MIG Welder.jpg | Portable MIG Welder | Titanium Flux | 125 | Operational |
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| File:MIG Welder2.jpg | MIG Welder | Lincoln Electric | SP-170T | Operational |
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Metal Cutting Mitering Chop Saw | Evolution Tool | S355 | Operational |
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Metal Drill Press | Sears | S-4390 | Operational |
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Benchtop Grinder | Hercules | HE0511 | Operational |
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| File:Knife Grinder, Sander & Buffe.jpg | Knife Grinder, Sander & Buffe | Grizzly | G1015 | Operational |
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| File:Grinder.jpg | Grinder | Dewalt Grinders | Operational |
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| File:Manual Milling Machine.jpg | Manual Milling Machine | Precision Matthews | PM-739M | Operational |
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