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Shop Captains

2022-08-29T21:41:49Z

Monica:

A Shop Captain or Co-Captain is a dedicated volunteer that leads a shop space. They oversee shop, and can delegate a variety of tasks to other champions in the space.
Shop Captain Responsibilities:
* Engage in ongoing communications about the shop with TinkerMill members, other shop captains, admin team, and the general public
* Engage in monthly admin meetings
* Prepare and follow an annual financial budget
* Submit purchasing requests on behalf of shop

* Ensuring that shop is clean, organized, and safe
*Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are maintained in good working order
*Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are inventoried regularly
*Ensuring that certification classes are offered regularly
*Maintaining schedule of events
*Maintaining an accurate roster of certifications, certification instructors, and certified members for certification-required tools and equipment,
*Maintaining an adequate stock of consumable shop supplies

== List of Shop Captains ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Shop Name
! Shop Captain(s)
|-
|[[Blacksmithing]] || Jason Akia and Erik Stevenson
|-
|[[Electronics]] and [[Robotics]] || Richard Paasch and Devon Hindorff
|-
|[[Ham Radio]] || Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Jewelry, Metalcraft, & Lapidary]] || Crystal Hinds and Jon Kell
|-
|[[Flameworking]] (also known as [[Glassworks]]) || Jacob Hammack
|-
|[[Machine Shop]] || Todd Franks and Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Paint Shop]] || Chad Marks and Stephen Beaton
|-
|[[Pottery/Ceramics]] || Sima Pierce and Aubrey Maryniak
|-
|[[Rapid Prototyping]] || Tyler Dow and Lee Thornhill
|-
|[[Stained Glass]] || Kelli Wildman
|-
|[[Textiles|Textiles Shop]] || Chad Marks and Josefine Kraushaar
|-
|[[Welding]] || Natalia Janusz and Tim Marsho
|-
|[[Woodworking|Woodshop]] || Jeff Moore, Erik Akia, and Ben Bohren
|}

== Shop Captain Resources ==

;[[Shop_Captain_Resources_Information_Signage|Setting Up Information Signage For Your Shop]]

Shop Captains

2022-08-17T16:45:07Z

Monica:

A Shop Captain or Co-Captain is a dedicated volunteer that leads a shop space. They oversee shop, and can delegate a variety of tasks to other champions in the space.
Shop Captain Responsibilities:
* Engage in ongoing communications about the shop with TinkerMill members, other shop captains, admin team, and the general public
* Engage in monthly admin meetings
* Prepare and follow an annual financial budget
* Submit purchasing requests on behalf of shop

* Ensuring that shop is clean, organized, and safe
*Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are maintained in good working order
*Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are inventoried regularly
*Ensuring that certification classes are offered regularly
*Maintaining schedule of events
*Maintaining an accurate roster of certifications, certification instructors, and certified members for certification-required tools and equipment,
*Maintaining an adequate stock of consumable shop supplies

== List of Shop Captains ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Shop Name
! Shop Captain(s)
|-
|[[Blacksmithing]] || Jason Akia and Erik Stevenson
|-
|[[Electronics]] and [[Robotics]] || Richard Paasch and Devon Hindorff
|-
|[[Ham Radio]] || Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Jewelry, Metalcraft, & Lapidary]] || Crystal Hinds and Jon Kell
|-
|[[Flameworking]] (also known as [[Glassworks]]) || Jacob Hammack
|-
|[[Machine Shop]] || Todd Franks and Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Paint Shop]] || Chad Marks and Stephen Beaton
|-
|[[Pottery/Ceramics]] || Sima Pierce and Aubrey Maryniak
|-
|[[Rapid Prototyping]] || Tyler Dow and Lee Thornhill
|-
|[[Stained Glass]] || Kelli Wildman
|-
|[[Textiles|Textiles Shop]] || Chad Marks and Lynne Newberry
|-
|[[Welding]] || Natalia Janusz and Tim Marsho
|-
|[[Woodworking|Woodshop]] || Jeff Moore, Erik Akia, and Ben Bohren
|}

== Shop Captain Resources ==

;[[Shop_Captain_Resources_Information_Signage|Setting Up Information Signage For Your Shop]]

New Member On-ramp

2022-08-12T02:18:01Z

Monica:

== Hi. You're awesome or you wouldn't be here! ==

=== You have unique skills, knowledge and background that we are excited to have at TinkerMill. We're glad you're here. TinkerMill is an exciting place packed with discovery and adventure. As such, it is frequently the case that with so much opportunity new members can feel overwhelmed at first. So, how do you get going? Where is the on-ramp? Here are some pathways that seem to be succeeding in ramping up new folks like you to fully engaged members: ===

----

Some people will take a class before their membership - classes are open to everyone. Other's will join the membership so they can jump right in, and get a discount on their classes.

* Sign up for membership on our website, www.tinkermill.org/membership
* Take the New Member Orientation. This is how you earn your keyfob and a TinkerMill google account. It is the best place to start and goes over all this info plus lots more. Check the [https://www.meetup.com/LongmontHackerSpace/events/ MeetUp calendar] for the next one.
* In fact, take some time to explore the events scheduled on the calendar. Follow the links for descriptions. We offer a variety of classes and events for the community. Some classes will be your required certification trainings so that as a member you can use more dangerous of expensive equipment independently. Other classes can be further learning or fun projects. We also have social events and volunteer opportunities.
* Join our [https://tinkermill.slack.com/ Slack]. You'll need to attend new member orientation to get login access. This is the social media of the makerspace and how we easily communicate. With so many shared spaces and resources, it's important for our membership to be able to collaborate and problem solve together. Slack has message boards called #channels that organize topics. For TinkerMill those topics include shops, machines, ideas, projects, and more. Slack can also be used to direct message other members.
* Then bookmark it or install the slack app on all your devices. Look through the channels available. Join an interesting channel. Ask a question, make a comment. Start a new channel for an unrepresented topic. It is a very active place. It uses your Tinkermill email address, so check that account from time to time. For help with Slack check out [[SLACK 101]].
* Come to the member meetings. Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about what excites you. This is a great step in finding a kindred spirit and/or an initial path to take where you can engage further.
* Actually, joining in is the key to getting involved at Tinkermill. Whatever draws you in, show up, listen, inquire, share, teach. That is the best way to experience what the makerspace has to offer. We hope you join in.
* Be open to serendipity. It happens all the time here.
* Volunteer.
* Did I say volunteer? That's what members do. It is really fun even (especially) if you don't know anyone yet. There is a [https://tinkermill.slack.com/messages/C3YJQL9UJ/details Volunteer channel on Slack] where things needing attention get posted. There are also white boards scattered around that list what volunteers can do to help out a shop. There is most certainly something you can do and in the end, it feels good to contribute to the Tinkermill community.
* Contact the captain of a shop you're interested in. You'll find some sort of poster at each shop with contact info for the captain. There is also contact info at the [http://wiki.tinkermill.org/index.php/Shop_Captains Shop Captains wiki page].
* Come to the Sunday afternoon Free Tour hours from 2-4PM. Maybe tag along on another tour. Share your excitement about being a new member to the next new member.
* Spend a bit of time at shops where someone is doing something. Ask them what are they making.

'''It is an exciting and active place. Share your enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing you around.'''

Policies

2022-08-09T22:00:41Z

Monica:

;[https://goo.gl/1hDzhx TinkerMill Bylaws]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uP_ChATk3UdHdGQSSvATt4KT2Ht31WEtq89MCn7Pqto/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Membership Agreement]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yh9gNF6gsQuW7YwKMEdphHpPoiBEfmKv TinkerMill Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11oVhiAOQ9HjWuZALu9IhSH688fTdAMzy TinkerMill Corrective Action and Disciplinary Policy]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nr4V5ug10jRAVLw6GWEXGNcC-358d6oeMkDDC_qqAS0/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Conflict of Interest Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s14yXHN6uVsZnijW34uFuRgKoDicVsH6 TinkerMill Board Meeting Procedure]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo1FO9sQzlvAA-ez5QM4t8FMuUTJB3ZaxCs72jlruok TinkerMill Non-Capitalized Asset Disposal Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmTErg9hEZEkt4n7pzo4H3AR4Zk5Zvc6/view?usp=sharing TinkerMill Whistleblower Protection Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zi4dFrbBoYi_9G7m0aO0blAmkP1CXr9u/view?usp=sharing TinkerMill Document Retention & Destruction Policy]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WxKOgin69sIDDvPikE3069XSHwxRG1vR39MxGWnAeA0/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Parking and Outdoor Project Space Policy]

====General Rules====
* Discussion of politics and religion are expressly forbidden at TinkerMill or when representing TinkerMill elsewhere.
* If something is not labeled with the owner's name, it belongs to TinkerMill.
* If something belongs to TinkerMill, it doesn't leave TinkerMill except for an official TinkerMill off-site event.
* If you get it out, clean it and put it back when you are done.
* If you break it or it breaks while you are using it, leave a note on it and notify the appropriate [[Shop_Captains|Shop Captain]] or the [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] so it can be repaired.
* TinkerMill members have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* TinkerMill is open to the public whenever a TinkerMill member is present in the space.
* Some tools and machines require training or certification before use. All certification-required tools will be labeled as such.
* Equipment that is not labeled as requiring certification is available for use by the general public.
* The [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] is the only TinkerMill representative authorized to accept donations as outlined in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy] document.

====Financial Policy====
*The Board of Directors have determined that the financial goal of TinkerMill is to accumulate and maintain an emergency reserve fund with at least 3 months worth of running costs.

Policies

2022-08-09T21:58:38Z

Monica: add parking policy

;[https://goo.gl/1hDzhx TinkerMill Bylaws]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uP_ChATk3UdHdGQSSvATt4KT2Ht31WEtq89MCn7Pqto/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Membership Agreement]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yh9gNF6gsQuW7YwKMEdphHpPoiBEfmKv TinkerMill Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11oVhiAOQ9HjWuZALu9IhSH688fTdAMzy TinkerMill Corrective Action and Disciplinary Policy]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B90zAzxLw0nHM296c1NfaXN6dXc TinkerMill Conflict of Interest Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s14yXHN6uVsZnijW34uFuRgKoDicVsH6 TinkerMill Board Meeting Procedure]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo1FO9sQzlvAA-ez5QM4t8FMuUTJB3ZaxCs72jlruok TinkerMill Non-Capitalized Asset Disposal Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmTErg9hEZEkt4n7pzo4H3AR4Zk5Zvc6/view?usp=sharing TinkerMill Whistleblower Protection Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zi4dFrbBoYi_9G7m0aO0blAmkP1CXr9u/view?usp=sharing TinkerMill Document Retention & Destruction Policy]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WxKOgin69sIDDvPikE3069XSHwxRG1vR39MxGWnAeA0/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Parking and Outdoor Project Space Policy]

====General Rules====
* Discussion of politics and religion are expressly forbidden at TinkerMill or when representing TinkerMill elsewhere.
* If something is not labeled with the owner's name, it belongs to TinkerMill.
* If something belongs to TinkerMill, it doesn't leave TinkerMill except for an official TinkerMill off-site event.
* If you get it out, clean it and put it back when you are done.
* If you break it or it breaks while you are using it, leave a note on it and notify the appropriate [[Shop_Captains|Shop Captain]] or the [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] so it can be repaired.
* TinkerMill members have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* TinkerMill is open to the public whenever a TinkerMill member is present in the space.
* Some tools and machines require training or certification before use. All certification-required tools will be labeled as such.
* Equipment that is not labeled as requiring certification is available for use by the general public.
* The [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] is the only TinkerMill representative authorized to accept donations as outlined in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy] document.

====Financial Policy====
*The Board of Directors have determined that the financial goal of TinkerMill is to accumulate and maintain an emergency reserve fund with at least 3 months worth of running costs.

Shop Captains

2022-07-19T21:45:26Z

Monica:

A Shop Captain or Co-Captain is a dedicated volunteer that leads a shop space. They oversee shop, and can delegate a variety of tasks to other champions in the space.
Shop Captain Responsibilities:
* Engage in ongoing communications about the shop with TinkerMill members, other shop captains, admin team, and the general public
* Engage in monthly admin meetings
* Prepare and follow an annual financial budget
* Submit purchasing requests on behalf of shop

* Ensuring that shop is clean, organized, and safe
*Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are maintained in good working order
*Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are inventoried regularly
*Ensuring that certification classes are offered regularly
*Maintaining schedule of events
*Maintaining an accurate roster of certifications, certification instructors, and certified members for certification-required tools and equipment,
*Maintaining an adequate stock of consumable shop supplies

== List of Shop Captains ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Shop Name
! Shop Captain(s)
|-
|[[Blacksmithing]] || Jason Akia
|-
|[[Electronics]] and [[Robotics]] || Richard Paasch and Devon Hindorff
|-
|[[Ham Radio]] || Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Jewelry, Metalcraft, & Lapidary]] || Crystal Hinds and Jon Kell
|-
|[[Flameworking]] (also known as [[Glassworks]]) || Jacob Hammack
|-
|[[Machine Shop]] || Todd Franks and Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Paint Shop]] || Chad Marks and Stephen Beaton
|-
|[[Pottery/Ceramics]] || Sima Pierce and Aubrey Maryniak
|-
|[[Rapid Prototyping]] || Tyler Dow and Lee Thornhill
|-
|[[Stained Glass]] || Kelli Wildman
|-
|[[Textiles|Textiles Shop]] || Chad Marks and Lynne Newberry
|-
|[[Welding]] || Natalia Janusz and Tim Marsho
|-
|[[Woodworking|Woodshop]] || Jeff Moore, Erik Akia, and Ben Bohren
|}

== Shop Captain Resources ==

;[[Shop_Captain_Resources_Information_Signage|Setting Up Information Signage For Your Shop]]

Shop Captains

2022-06-02T22:19:29Z

Monica:

A Shop Captain or Co-Captain is a dedicated volunteer that leads a shop space. They oversee shop, and can delegate a variety of tasks to other champions in the space.
Shop Captain Responsibilities:
* Engage in ongoing communications about the shop with TinkerMill members, other shop captains, admin team, and the general public
* Engage in monthly admin meetings
* Prepare and follow an annual financial budget
* Submit purchasing requests on behalf of shop

* Ensuring that shop is clean, organized, and safe
*Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are maintained in good working order
*Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are inventoried regularly
*Ensuring that certification classes are offered regularly
*Maintaining schedule of events
*Maintaining an accurate roster of certifications, certification instructors, and certified members for certification-required tools and equipment,
*Maintaining an adequate stock of consumable shop supplies

== List of Shop Captains ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Shop Name
! Shop Captain(s)
|-
|[[Blacksmithing]] || Jason Akia
|-
|[[Electronics]] and [[Robotics]] || Richard Paasch
|-
|[[Ham Radio]] || Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Jewelry, Metalcraft, & Lapidary]] || Crystal Hinds and Jon Kell
|-
|[[Flameworking]] (also known as [[Glassworks]]) || Jacob Hammack
|-
|[[Machine Shop]] || Todd Franks and Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Pottery/Ceramics]] || Sima Pierce and Aubrey Maryniak
|-
|[[Rapid Prototyping]] || Tyler Dow and Lee Thornhill
|-
|[[Stained Glass]] || Kelli Wildman
|-
|[[Textiles|Textiles Shop]] || Chad Marks
|-
|[[Welding]] || Natalia Janusz
|-
|[[Woodworking|Woodshop]] || Jeff Moore, Erik Akia, and Ben Bohren
|}

== Shop Captain Resources ==

;[[Shop_Captain_Resources_Information_Signage|Setting Up Information Signage For Your Shop]]

Shop Captains

2022-06-02T22:16:45Z

Monica:

Each shop at TinkerMill has a Shop Captain or group of Shop Co-Captains responsible for it. Shop Captain duties include:
* Ensuring that the shop is clean, organized, and safe,
* Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are maintained in good working order,
* Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are obviously marked with the appropriate [[Color_Coding | shop colors]],
* Ensuring that basic introductory classes are held at least once per month,
* Ensuring that tool certification classes are held at least once per month,
* Participating in ongoing communications about the shop with TinkerMill members, other shop captains, and the general public,
* Maintaining an accurate roster of certifications, certification instructors, and certified members for certification-required tools and equipment,
* Maintaining an adequate stock of consumable shop supplies,
* Preparing and following an annual financial budget, and
* Personally attending the monthly Shop Captain/Admin meetings or sending a shop representative.

== List of Shop Captains ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Shop Name
! Shop Captain(s)
|-
|[[Blacksmithing]] || Jason Akia
|-
|[[Electronics]] and [[Robotics]] || Richard Paasch
|-
|[[Ham Radio]] || Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Jewelry, Metalcraft, & Lapidary]] || Crystal Hinds and Jon Kell
|-
|[[Flameworking|Lampworking]] (also known as [[Glassworks]]) || Jacob Hammack
|-
|[[Machine Shop]] || Todd Franks and Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Pottery/Ceramics]] || Sima Pierce and Aubrey Maryniak
|-
|[[Rapid Prototyping]] || Tyler Dow and Lee Thornhill
|-
|[[Stained Glass]] || Kelli Wildman
|-
|[[Textiles|Textiles Shop]] || Chad Marks
|-
|[[Welding]] || Natalia Janusz
|-
|[[Woodworking|Woodshop]] || Jeff Moore, Erik Akia, and Ben Bohren
|}

== Shop Captain Resources ==

;[[Shop_Captain_Resources_Information_Signage|Setting Up Information Signage For Your Shop]]

Membership

2022-03-31T17:25:08Z

Monica: /* FAQs */

== Becoming a New Member ==
Please see the membership page of the main TinkerMill Website at http://www.tinkermill.org/membership.html

Main Page

2022-02-19T00:32:24Z

Monica: /* COVID-19 Restrictions */

=== COVID-19 Restrictions ===
'''Update''' — At this time masks are optional. Please refrain from being in space if sick. Wash hands often.

=== General Information ===
;[[Membership]]
;[[Policies|Policies]]
;[[Documents]]
;[[Teaching_Classes|Teaching Classes]]
;[[Color_Coding|Color Coding - Tools and Shops]]
;[[Online Resources]]
;[[Shop Captains]]
;[[Frequently Asked Questions]]
;[[New Member On-ramp]]
;[[Course Catalog]]
;[[Surplus_Equipment|Surplus Equipment]]

===Using the Equipment===
;[[TinkerAccess|TinkerAccess]]
;[[Resource_Scheduling|Resource Scheduling]]

=== Shops at TinkerMill ===
;[[Shop Description Format Blank]]
;[[Blacksmithing]]
;[[Classroom]]
;[[Electronics]]
;[[Foundry]]
;[[Glassworks]]
;[[Ham Radio]]
;[[IT Infrastructure]]
;[[Jewelry_and_Metalcraft|Jewelry and Metal Craft]]
;[[Lapidary]]
;[[Machine Shop]]
;[[Photography]]
;[[Pottery/Ceramics]]
;[[Rapid_Prototyping|Rapid Prototyping]]
;[[Robotics]]
;[[ShopBot]]
;[[Stained Glass]]
;[[Textiles]]
;[[Welding]]
;[[Woodworking]]
;[[New Shops]]

Lampwork

2022-02-09T05:03:23Z

Monica:

===== Before You Start =====
All tools in the Glass Bay require certification before use!

We provide regular certification classes. Regularly scheduled classes are coordinated on our Meet up at https://www.meetup.com/LongmontHackerSpace/

===== Operating the Bench Burner =====
====== Start Up ======
# Ensure that the propane valve on the bench burner/torch (red knob) is closed.
# Ensure that the oxygen valve on the bench burner/torch (silver knob) is closed.
# Ensure that the oxygen tank regulator valve is loose.
# Open O2 main tank valve. Note Right dials Outer ring for the logs. The main valve is the large knob at the very top of the large oxygen tank. The first thing at the top of the tank.
#pressurize the O2 regulator. On the regulator just next to the main oxygen tank valve, turn the small stick to the right and bring the pressure up to 40psi (Right Dial, Inner ring, 30 is marked).
# Open the oxygen line to the torch. Open the small nob just to the left of the regulator. There are two, find the one to your torch.
# Connect the natural gas. Find the red hose from your torch, the other end will be hanging on the O2 tank. Plug it into the Y adapter on the wall.
# Open the natural gas line. Turn the yellow knob on the pipe so that it is inline with the pipe.
# Write your name and start time in the gas usage log.
# Light your torch. Using a hand held lighter, hold a flame in front of the torch nozzle. Slowly turn the bench burner's propane valve (red knob), this will start the flow of natural gas from the end of the torch which the lighter will ignite. Slowly turn on the bench burner's oxygen valve and adjust the flame until the cones (smaller, blue flames within the base of the larger flame) are sharp and defined.

====== Shut Down ======
# Turn off the main oxygen tank valve. Note the tank level (Left dial, Outer ring) for the logs
# Turn off the natural gas line
# Bleed the oxygen from the torch hose by opening the silver knob on the torch's base. Wait a few seconds for the gas the escape. Then close the torch's silver oxygen valve (take care to not over tighten!)
# Bleed the natural gas from the torch hose by opening the red knob on the torch's base. Wait a few seconds for the gas the escape, you may ignite to cut down on fumes. Close the torch's red natural gas valve (take care to not over tighten!)
# Turn the oxygen regulator valve counter clockwise until it is loose. Almost falling out.
# Tighten/close the oxygen line to the torch. Turn the small gold knob just to the left of the oxygen regulator to the right and close the oxygen line.
# Remove the natural gas line from the Y adapter and hang by the oxygen tank.
# Write your end time on the gas usage log.

Please donate for your torch time as soon as possible so that we can keep the oxygen stocked for everyone. Please mark your payment with a note indicating that it is for the Glass Bay.

Oxygen costs are $5 an hour.

===== Kiln Use =====
* Start the Kiln at setting 2. Should be at around 1000 - 1400 Degrees Celsius For 1 Hour.
* Turn Off and let cool to room temperature. (Roughly 1.5 - 2 hours)

===== Material Resources =====
* Glass Craft, 411 Violet Street Golden, CO www.glasscraftinc.com
* D&L Art Glass Supply, 1440 W. 52nd Ave. Denver, CO www.dlartglass.com

===== Tools =====
* '''Bench Burner''' - A torch that is fixed to the bench which provides a stationary flame.
* '''Didymium Safety Glasses''' - Glasses that provide a filter which selectively blocks the yellowish light at 589 nm emitted by the hot sodium in the glass, without having a detrimental effect on general vision, unlike dark welder's glasses. The strong infrared light emitted by the super-heated forge gases and insulation lining the forge walls is also blocked thereby saving the lampworker's eyes from serious cumulative damage.
* '''Hand Torch''' - The hand torch allows for more maneuverability of the flame, commonly used on glassworking lathes where there is reduced maneuverability of the piece
* '''Kiln''' - the kiln is used to garage and anneal the glass, protecting the piece from thermal shock and relieving thermal stress.
* '''Marver''' - flat surfaces used to roll glass upon in order to shape, smooth or consolidate applied decoration, typically made of graphite or steel.
* '''Paddle''' - A graphite or metal marver attached to a handle
* '''Reamer''' - A piece of graphite or brass on a handle used to enlarge holes.
* '''Blowhose/Swivel Assembly''' - A hose, usually latex, is connected to the blowpipe via a hollow swivel, allowing the lampworker to blow into hollow glass forms while rotating them.
* '''Tungsten Pick''' - The extreme temperature resistance of tungsten makes it ideal for raking(dragging glass around on the surface), or to bore a hole through the glass.
* '''Shears''' - Steel shears are used to cut the hot glass.
* '''Hot Fingers''' - Metal tool found in various configurations which allows the hot glass to be securely held and rotated, commonly used for finishing pieces after they have been removed from the blowpipe or pontil.
* '''Pontil (Punty)''' - A small diameter glass rod used to hold a piece while working on it. The end of the punty is heated, melted, and then secured to the work piece. Later, the cold joint connecting the work piece and the punty can be broken with a light tap on a solid surface. It often leaves an irregular or ring-shaped scar on the base when removed called the "pontil mark".

===== Terms =====
* '''Flame Cutting''' - A technique for separating a section of glass into two pieces. The area to be separated is held in the flame until until it is a bright honey color. The sections are then pulled apart while remaining in the flame, resulting in a very thin strand of glass between the two that is quickly cut and balled up by the flame.

Policies

2021-12-29T17:41:45Z

Monica:

;[https://goo.gl/1hDzhx TinkerMill Bylaws]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uP_ChATk3UdHdGQSSvATt4KT2Ht31WEtq89MCn7Pqto/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Membership Agreement]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yh9gNF6gsQuW7YwKMEdphHpPoiBEfmKv TinkerMill Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11oVhiAOQ9HjWuZALu9IhSH688fTdAMzy TinkerMill Corrective Action and Disciplinary Policy]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B90zAzxLw0nHM296c1NfaXN6dXc TinkerMill Conflict of Interest Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s14yXHN6uVsZnijW34uFuRgKoDicVsH6 TinkerMill Board Meeting Procedure]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo1FO9sQzlvAA-ez5QM4t8FMuUTJB3ZaxCs72jlruok TinkerMill Non-Capitalized Asset Disposal Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmTErg9hEZEkt4n7pzo4H3AR4Zk5Zvc6/view?usp=sharing TinkerMill Whistleblower Protection Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zi4dFrbBoYi_9G7m0aO0blAmkP1CXr9u/view?usp=sharing TinkerMill Document Retention & Destruction Policy]

====General Rules====
* Discussion of politics and religion are expressly forbidden at TinkerMill or when representing TinkerMill elsewhere.
* If something is not labeled with the owner's name, it belongs to TinkerMill.
* If something belongs to TinkerMill, it doesn't leave TinkerMill except for an official TinkerMill off-site event.
* If you get it out, clean it and put it back when you are done.
* If you break it or it breaks while you are using it, leave a note on it and notify the appropriate [[Shop_Captains|Shop Captain]] or the [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] so it can be repaired.
* TinkerMill members have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* TinkerMill is open to the public whenever a TinkerMill member is present in the space.
* Some tools and machines require training or certification before use. All certification-required tools will be labeled as such.
* Equipment that is not labeled as requiring certification is available for use by the general public.
* The [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] is the only TinkerMill representative authorized to accept donations as outlined in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy] document.

====Financial Policy====
*The Board of Directors have determined that the financial goal of TinkerMill is to accumulate and maintain an emergency reserve fund with at least 3 months worth of running costs.

ShopBot

2021-12-13T23:08:03Z

Monica: updated shop bot google folder link

TinkerMill has a [http://www.shopbottools.com/ ShopBot PRS Alpha], a CNC router that can be used for cutting wood or plastic according to CAD designs. The usual workflow is to create a design in CAD or drawing software (such as Inkscape, CorelDraw, or Adobe Illustrator), load it into VCarve, which plans the cuts and outputs parts files, which are then loaded into the ShopBot software to execute on the machine.

[[File:shopbot.jpg|300px|The ShopBot at TinkerMill]]

== Basics ==
The essentials of operating the ShopBot are below. They are here as a reference, and not a substitute for taking the ShopBot class.

=== Approved Materials ===
While the ShopBot is capable of cutting many different types of material, there are some limitations. Below is a list of the approved materials on the TinkerMill ShopBot

* Soft Wood
* Hard Wood
* MDF
* Chipboard
* Plywood
* Plastics (Use caution not to melt!)1
* Garolite (G10)/FR41
* Foam1
* Aluminum (drilling operations and thin sheet metal only)2

1: These materials may have health hazards associated with them. Please use proper techniques to prevent dust being spread in the woodshop. Talk with your instructor for suggestions. 
2: Only with prior approval from the Executive Director (Jeff Moore) or the ShopBot Shop Captain (Ben Bohren, who has limited experience with material other than wood and will likely consult the masses and want agreement from director). Contact them via Slack or email in advance for approval. 

[[Items discussed on Slack and '''NOT''' allowed]]: 
* Fiberglass (Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass composites, basically anything with fiberglass). Reason: Dust is a health risk. 

=== Safety ===
The typical and obvious woodshop safety precautions should also be used with the ShopBot: always wear safety glasses; keep your hands away; do not wear baggy sleeves, jewelry, etc. that might get caught. More specific to the ShopBot:
[[File:ShopBot_crush_danger.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Crush danger: keep fingers clear]]

* Do not leave the ShopBot running unattended. Hitting the space bar will pause a cut and allow it to be resumed.
* Beware of the tracks that the x-axis carriage travels on. Do not rest your hands on them. The carriage can move quickly and crush fingers.
* Be sure your work is securely mounted on the table in all three dimensions (see [[#Securing your work|Securing your work]]).
* Use adequate tabs for any profile cuts. Although there's no one tab size that works for any project, bigger tabs are always safer.

=== Starting the ShopBot ===
Scan your badge on the TinkerAccess terminal to log in. Turn the big red switch on the ShopBot to turn it on.

If the computer is not logged in, the password is "password". On the computer, start the ShopBot 3 program. Make sure all the emergency stops are not pushed. When the software starts up, you will need to push the blue reset button.

Datum the X and Y axes by pressing the 'Home X,Y Axes' button on the control window. This will zero the X and Y axes to the bed.

=== Warming up the ShopBot ===
[[File:ShopBot_temp_check.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Testing the bearing temperature]]
It is important to warm up the ShopBot before use, to protect an important (and expensive) bearing. To warm it up, start the spindle and leave it spinning for at least 20-30 minutes. A reasonable workflow is to start the spindle when you first start up the machine, and then let it go while you secure your work.

Set the RPM to 8,000 to start.
Then increase to 12,000 after about 10 minutes. 'Spindle RPM Control' is under 'Tools' on the command console.

To start the spindle, open the keypad control (hit K), and then toggle '''Output 1''' on the Position (red) pane. Then, press the green '''Start''' button on the remote.

There is a temperature sensor attached to the ShopBot. Press the button and it will display current spindle temperature in degrees Celcius. Ideally the temperature should reach 33c. This temperature was agreed to for warm part of the year. As we get into winter the group should determine what a good Winter temperature should be.

=== Securing your work ===
[[File:ShopBot_securing_work.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Securing work. The wedges shown have a slightly wrong angle; this image only for illustration.]]
It is important to secure your work to the ShopBot table in all three dimensions, so that it cannot slide, lift, or spin. There are several ways to do this:
* Secure it to the spoilboard with screws. Be sure you use enough and that they sufficiently extend into the ShopBot table (about 1/4").
* If you cannot screw into your work, you can wedge it in place horizontally and clamp it down vertically, as show in the image to the left. (TODO: fix the wedges and take a new photo.)
It is also important that any pieces that may be cut free remain secure.

=== Changing bits ===
[[File:ShopBot_bit_installation.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Installing a bit. The wrench arrangement shown will tighten when squeezed.]]
'''Safety note:''' be sure to close the keypad control before changing the bit. This ensures that it takes more than a single button press to start the tool.

Snap the appropriately-sized collet into the collet nut. Before inserting the bit, align it with the ShopBot spindle and screw it in a few turns. Then, insert the bit and hold it while you hand-tighten the nut. Be sure the flutes are entirely exposed, so the collet has full contact with the bit (and no empty space). Carefully tighten the nut with the two wrenches. It's easiest to align the wrenches so they can just be squeezed together, although it takes some mental acrobatics to apply the right-hand rule upside-down and with a pair of wrenches.

=== Zeroing ===

Manually zero the X and Y axis to the origin of you material using the keypad and the Zero Axis button.

'''NOTE: '''If using the X&Y zero of the machine, make sure that your tool path does not cut into the wooden blocks on the board (ie the cutter goes slightly into the negative in the X or Y direction). These are zeroed and squared to the bed. If you damage these, you will be responsible for replacement and re-planing of the damaged blocks. Report this to the shop captain if this occurs.

Connect the Z zeroing plate to the connector on the Z axis. Test the Z zeroing plate's continuity by tapping the bottom of the bit to the plate. Input 1 should light up indicating proper continuity. Make sure that the plate is clean and will not shift position during the routine.

'''IMPORTANT!''' You should always zero to the bed when cutting through material. Make sure that your V carve file is set up with the Z zero at the bottom of your material. If you fail to zero this properly and end up cutting into the spoil board, you will be responsible for re-planing or replacement of the spoil board. Report this to the shop captain if this occurs.

Proceed to zero the Z axis using the 'Z zero' button on the control window.

=== Loading and running cuts ===

Once ready to run your tool path, click on 'File>PART FILE LOAD' and select the tool path you wish to run.

Ensure that you have the right file loaded, and press the green "Start" button on the control window. This will prompt you to start the spindle by manually pressing the green start button on the control pendant. Make sure that you press the start button on the control pendant before clicking 'OK' on the spindle start prompt. If 'OK' is pressed before the spindle is running, the gantry will begin moving and can break your bit and damage the machine.

Stay with the machine as it is running and keep an eye out for anything that does not seem right. Stop the machine if something does not seem right and investigate the cause.

== VCarve and planning ShopBot cuts ==
So you have a beautiful drawing of your part, and you have a ShopBot, which can move a tool around in 3-dimensional space. How can you put the two together to cut your part out? The task of planning toolpaths--where the bit is going to move, and at what speed--is usually accomplished using [http://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve.htm VCarve]. A trial edition is sufficient for planning cuts, and then you can save your work and load it on the full version at TinkerMill to calculate and export toolpaths, which are then loaded into the ShopBot software to be executed. TinkerMill has a MakerSpace license for VCarve Pro, which allows members to activate a home installation of VCarve as clients. The activation key is provided to those taking the ShopBot class.

=== Loading a drawing ===

VCarve can read several drawing formats, including <code>.ai</code> and <code>.dxf</code> files. Choose "File > Open" and select the file. This example is done with <code>Made at TinkerMill v1.ai</code>. The Job Setup interface will appear. This is where you can adjust the size of the work, and define where the axes zeros will be. ''Tip: By default, the default work dimensions are a bounding box on the design. If you want the drawing centered on a slightly larger workpiece, input the new dimensions in the Job Size field, and then check and uncheck the "Scale design with job size" box.''

[[File:ShopBot_VCarve_job_setup.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The Job Setup interface. Set the size and zero positions of your work.]]

Setting zeros is an important step, and you must be careful that the zero position you choose on the design matches the zeros you set on the machine when you go to cut. Zeroing to the bottom of the workpiece is a safe choice, because you can then zero the machine to the bed, and know that you won't cut through it. Note, however, that your choices here are not final--you can change the zero settings later.

=== Planning cuts ===

==== Profile ====

==== Pocket ====

=== Speeds and Feeds Table ===

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="8"|Wood
|-
|Material
|colspan="2"|Bit Size and number of Flutes
|Cutter Style
|Speed (RPM)
|Feed Rate (IPS)
|Pass Depth
|Notes
|-
|rowspan="2"| MDF
|1/4"
|2 Flute
|Upcut Straight
|18,000
|4-5
|0.125"
|Pretty clean finish (Matt S)
|-
|1/2"
|2 Flute
|V Carve
|18,000
|3-4
|0.125"
|Need to test this more (Matt S)
|-
|rowspan="1"| Birch Plywood
|1/4"
|2 Flute
|Upcut Straight
|18,000
|2-3
|0.125"
|Not sure if the best feed and speed, some tearout (Matt S)
|-
|rowspan="1"| Birch Plywood
|1/4"
|2 Flute
|Upcut Straight
|18,000
|2.5
|0.75"
|Acceptable cut, could use some tuning. (Gordon R)
|}

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="8"|Plastics
|-
|Material
|colspan="2"|Bit Size and number of Flutes
|Cutter Style
|Speed (RPM)
|Feed Rate (IPS)
|Pass Depth
|Notes
|-
|Phenolic Resin Paper (1/8" thick)
|1/8"
|3 Flute
| Upcut Straight
|12,000
|0.83 in/sec
|0.125"
|
|-
|}

== ShopBot Files in Tinkermill google drive ==
Tinkermill has folders in Google Drive for each shop.
Everyone with the link should be able to access the files.

Here is the link to the folder:
[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TkdRfSYTOojY8JrDDgGEmz2ZPVgCZXMt?usp=sharing ShopBot Folder]

101 Class Notes:
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ruCP6uaOgysmn0bOGWKH2HzCQRskLa3S-9r-vFDovcI 101 class notes]

Refresher Notes:
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1h39ZiICAFU4ofFr9W2znIevBsbuEQEshMzHVzj1fjRw Refresher notes]

Resurfacing Notes (includes history):
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=157ApLaSbHH0YLKyYuHJR7JMXrIR5nwkzQ1YN3nIRqOg Resurfacing Notes]

== References ==
Some useful information:

* http://microfluidics.cnsi.ucsb.edu/wiki/doku.php?id=shopbotdesktoptrainingsop
* http://www.shopbotblog.com/2008/03/a-ramping-the-vr-command-and-how-to-tune-your-tool-for-maximum-performance/amp/
* https://www.shopbottools.com/ShopBotDocs/files/ComRef.pdf#page22
* https://wiki.harvard.edu/confluence/display/fabricationlab/Selecting+a+Stepover

Shop Captains

2021-12-05T20:49:06Z

Monica:

Each shop at TinkerMill has a Shop Captain or group of Shop Co-Captains responsible for it. Shop Captain duties include:
* Ensuring that the shop is clean, organized, and safe,
* Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are maintained in good working order,
* Ensuring that all shop equipment and tools are obviously marked with the appropriate [[Color_Coding | shop colors]],
* Ensuring that basic introductory classes are held at least once per month,
* Ensuring that tool certification classes are held at least once per month,
* Participating in ongoing communications about the shop with TinkerMill members, other shop captains, and the general public,
* Maintaining an accurate roster of certifications, certification instructors, and certified members for certification-required tools and equipment,
* Maintaining an adequate stock of consumable shop supplies,
* Preparing and following an annual financial budget, and
* Personally attending the monthly Shop Captain/Admin meetings or sending a shop representative.

== List of Shop Captains ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Shop Name
! Shop Captain(s)
|-
|[[Blacksmithing]] || Jason Akia and Tyler Dow
|-
|[[Composites Bench]] || Landis Arnold
|-
|[[Electronics]] and [[Robotics]] || Don Vukovic and Richard Paasch
|-
|[[Foundry]] || John Stechschulte
|-
|[[Ham Radio]] || Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[Jewelry and Metalcraft]] || Crystal Hinds (crystal.hinds@tinkermill.org)
|-
|[[Kitchen]] || Tyler Dow
|-
|[[Glassworks|Lampworking]] (also known as [[Glassworks]]) || Jacob Hammack
|-
|[[Lapidary]] || Crystal Hinds
|-
|[[Machine Shop]] || Sebastian Wessels
|-
|[[IT_Infrastructure|Networking and IT]] || Greg Fischer
|-
|[[Paint Shop]] || Jonathan Raabe
|-
|Photography || Note: The Photography Shop has moved to [https://longmontpublicmedia.org/ Longmont Public Media]
|-
|[[Pottery/Ceramics]] || Sima Pierce
|-
|[[Rapid Prototyping]] || Tyler Dow
|-
|[[Robotics]] || See Electronics
|-
|[[Stained Glass]] || Kelli Wildman
|-
|[[ShopBot]] || Ben Bohren
|-
|[[Textiles|Textiles Shop]] || Chad Marks and Lynne Newberry
|-
|[[Welding]] || Natalia Janusz
|-
|[[Woodworking|Woodshop]] || Jeff Moore and Erik Akia
|}

== Shop Captain Resources ==

;[[Shop_Captain_Resources_Information_Signage|Setting Up Information Signage For Your Shop]]

Policies

2021-11-10T17:13:44Z

Monica:

;[https://goo.gl/1hDzhx TinkerMill Bylaws]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uP_ChATk3UdHdGQSSvATt4KT2Ht31WEtq89MCn7Pqto/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Membership Agreement]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yh9gNF6gsQuW7YwKMEdphHpPoiBEfmKv TinkerMill Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11oVhiAOQ9HjWuZALu9IhSH688fTdAMzy TinkerMill Corrective Action and Disciplinary Policy]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B90zAzxLw0nHM296c1NfaXN6dXc TinkerMill Conflict of Interest Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s14yXHN6uVsZnijW34uFuRgKoDicVsH6 TinkerMill Board Meeting Procedure]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo1FO9sQzlvAA-ez5QM4t8FMuUTJB3ZaxCs72jlruok TinkerMill Non-Capitalized Asset Disposal Policy]

====General Rules====
* Discussion of politics and religion are expressly forbidden at TinkerMill or when representing TinkerMill elsewhere.
* If something is not labeled with the owner's name, it belongs to TinkerMill.
* If something belongs to TinkerMill, it doesn't leave TinkerMill except for an official TinkerMill off-site event.
* If you get it out, clean it and put it back when you are done.
* If you break it or it breaks while you are using it, leave a note on it and notify the appropriate [[Shop_Captains|Shop Captain]] or the [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] so it can be repaired.
* TinkerMill members have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* TinkerMill is open to the public whenever a TinkerMill member is present in the space.
* Some tools and machines require training or certification before use. All certification-required tools will be labeled as such.
* Equipment that is not labeled as requiring certification is available for use by the general public.
* The [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] is the only TinkerMill representative authorized to accept donations as outlined in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy] document.

====Financial Policy====
*The Board of Directors have determined that the financial goal of TinkerMill is to accumulate and maintain an emergency reserve fund with at least 3 months worth of running costs.

Policies

2021-11-04T19:29:27Z

Monica:

;[https://goo.gl/1hDzhx TinkerMill Bylaws]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uP_ChATk3UdHdGQSSvATt4KT2Ht31WEtq89MCn7Pqto/edit TinkerMill Membership Agreement]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yh9gNF6gsQuW7YwKMEdphHpPoiBEfmKv TinkerMill Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11oVhiAOQ9HjWuZALu9IhSH688fTdAMzy TinkerMill Corrective Action and Disciplinary Policy]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B90zAzxLw0nHM296c1NfaXN6dXc TinkerMill Conflict of Interest Policy]
;[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s14yXHN6uVsZnijW34uFuRgKoDicVsH6 TinkerMill Board Meeting Procedure]
;[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo1FO9sQzlvAA-ez5QM4t8FMuUTJB3ZaxCs72jlruok TinkerMill Non-Capitalized Asset Disposal Policy]

====General Rules====
* Discussion of politics and religion are expressly forbidden at TinkerMill or when representing TinkerMill elsewhere.
* If something is not labeled with the owner's name, it belongs to TinkerMill.
* If something belongs to TinkerMill, it doesn't leave TinkerMill except for an official TinkerMill off-site event.
* If you get it out, clean it and put it back when you are done.
* If you break it or it breaks while you are using it, leave a note on it and notify the appropriate [[Shop_Captains|Shop Captain]] or the [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] so it can be repaired.
* TinkerMill members have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* TinkerMill is open to the public whenever a TinkerMill member is present in the space.
* Some tools and machines require training or certification before use. All certification-required tools will be labeled as such.
* Equipment that is not labeled as requiring certification is available for use by the general public.
* The [[User:Ron.Thomas|Executive Director]] is the only TinkerMill representative authorized to accept donations as outlined in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G81qhxLCQKjttSYTxtS_3q17s2GMQkCWRzfZXS0g7DU/edit?usp=sharing TinkerMill Equipment Donation and Loan Policy] document.

====Financial Policy====
*The Board of Directors have determined that the financial goal of TinkerMill is to accumulate and maintain an emergency reserve fund with at least 3 months worth of running costs.