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