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====== Wood Shop ======
The Wood Shop is captained by Matt Brown, Michelle Donohoe, and Luke Baker.
====== Shop Policy ======
==== General Safety ====
  - Members must have completed MAKE Roanoke’s new member orientation before using the Wood Shop.
  - All floor equipment, stationary countertop tools, and every hand power tool with a blade or cutting bit are rated “red,” meaning MAKE Roanoke tool-specific competency & safety training must be completed and certified prior to use. Hand drills and sanders are “yellow,” requiring basic Wood Shop orientation. Non-motorized hand tools are rated “green.”
  - Food or drinks are strictly prohibited in the shop.
  - Return each tool to its storage location.
  - Proper dust remediation is required at all times.
    - Exhaust fan turned on
    - Doors closed
    - If tool is equipped with a dust collector
      - Dust collector turned on
      - Gate to specific tool open
  - Do not leave any operating tool unattended.
  - Properly support all material while cutting/shaping.
  - Machines must be allowed to spin down on their own. DO NOT artificially stop any motor.
  - Do not use compressed air to clear chips from machines, yourself, or others.
  - Do not attempt to use dull or damaged blades or bits. Place all unusable cutters and inserts in the appropriate container.
  - Unless performing an operation that requires hearing protection, you must have at least one ear open. Having earbuds in both ears is prohibited.
  - Necklaces, hood strings, and the like must be tucked into your shirt, or removed.
  - Long hair must be tied back in such a manner, as to keep it behind your shoulders.
  - The following clothing/items are not allowed under any circumstances:
    - Long sleeves
    - Rings
    - Watches
    - Gloves of any kind, including latex/nitrile gloves while operating machinery

==== Shop Policy and Courtesy ====
  - Clean up after yourself before you leave or if your debris interferes with another.
    - Take bagged trash to the outdoor bins if the garbage can is 3/4 full or greater. 
    - Additional trash bags are located in the cleaning supplies closet between the wood shop and sink
    - Do not use brooms from other shop areas in the wood shop. Use brooms designated for the wood shop only. 
  - Do not use grinding equipment of any kind on workpieces in machines.
  - Use correct PPE as appropriate.
  - Return machines to their default state when you’re finished. Some examples:
    - Lower all blades where practical.
    - Replace all drill and router bits to their respective storage kits.
    - Lower jointer and planer blades.,
  - Be mindful of others. Do not monopolize machines, and do not touch other’s projects.
  - Storage of in-progress projects subject to space restrictions and Parking Permit rules, unless otherwise approved by the Shop Captain.

====== Machinery ======
==== Yellow Level Equipment ====
These machines are available to anyone who has completed the Wood Shop Orientation
  * [[drills|Drills]]
  * [[sanders|Sanders]]
  * [[drill_press|Drill Press]]
  * [[belt_sander|Belt & Disc Sander]]
  * [[diamond_grinder|Diamond Grinder]]
  * [[dremel|Dremel Rotary Tool]]
==== Red Level Equipment ====
These machines require specific training before use.
===Open===
These tools are open and trainings are being offered. Speak with a shop captain to get orientations scheduled.
  * [[miter_saws|Miter Saws]]
  * [[jointer|Jointer]]
  * [[planer|Planer]]
  * [[scroll_saw|Scroll Saw]]
  * [[table_saw|Table Saw]]
  * [[router_table|Router Table]]
  * [[drum_sander|Drum Sander]]
  * [[hand_planer|Electric Hand Planer]]
  * [[routers|Routers]]
  * [[angle_grinders|Angle Grinders]]
  * [[circular_saws|Circular Saws]]
  * [[bench_grinder_wood_shop|Bench Grinder]] 
  * [[sawzall|Reciprocating Saw]]
  * [[cnc_router|CNC Router (Shapeoko XXL 4)]]
  * [[band_saw|Small Ryobi Band Saw]]
  * [[band_saw2|14in Jet Bandsaw]]
  * [[band_saw3|14in Delta Bandsaw]]
  * [[lathe|Lathe]]