The Metal Shop is captain by Chris Santacroce

1. Members must have completed MAKE Roanoke’s new member orientation before using the Metal Shop.
2. Digital calipers, scales, files, and other simple hand tools are considered Green tools. Use of these tools requires completion of general space, and shop-specific orientations.
3. Micrometers, indicators, and other precision metrology equipment are considered Yellow tools, due to the delicate nature of said equipment, and knowledge requirements for use. Tool-specific competency training must be completed prior to use.
4. All machines in the Metal Shop are considered Red tools. Tool-specific competency & safetytraining must be completed prior to use.
5. Food or drinks are strictly prohibited in the shop.
6. Do not leave chuck keys in the chucks.
7. All files must have handles.
8. Do not take measurements with the machine running.
9. Do not walk away from a running machine.
10. Make sure the machine is stopped before changing speeds/gears/etc..
11. Machines must be allowed to spin down on their own. DO NOT slow/stop a spindle with your hand.
12. Do not clear chips with your hands. Use a brush, tweezers, pliers, or another suitable tool.
13. Do not use compressed air to clear chips from machines, yourself, or others.
14. No mist coolant allowed.
15. Do not attempt to use dull or damaged cutting tools. Place all unusable cutters and inserts in the appropriate container.
16. Long hair must be tied back in such a manner, as to keep it behind your shoulders.
17. Necklaces, hood strings, and the like must be tucked into your shirt, or removed.
18. The following clothing/items are not allowed under any circumstances:
    1. Long sleeves
    2. Rings
    3. Watches
    4. Gloves of any kind, including latex/nitrile gloves.
19. Unless performing an operation that requires hearing protection, you must have at least one ear open. Having earbuds in both ears is prohibited.
20. Materials placed in the scrap bin must be deburred.
21. The bench grinder is for ferrous materials only (steel, iron). Grinding soft materials such as aluminum, brass, or plastic can clog the wheel, resulting in a potentially dangerous condition.

1. Clean up after yourself.
2. Mark raw materials whenever possible:
   1. Type of material
   2. Alloy
   3. Heat Treat, if applicable
3. If a piece of material is marked, cut your stock off the end opposite the mark.
4. Do not machine wood or fiberglass.
5. Do not use grinding equipment of any kind on workpieces in machines.
6. Cover or otherwise protect machine ways/slides when cutting hard materials (i.e., hardened steel).
7. Avoid the use of excessively smoky cutting fluids. Use correct PPE as appropriate.
8. Return machines to their default state when you’re finished. Some examples:
   1. If you removed the vise from the mill, put it back and tram it in.
   2. If you set-over the tailstock on the lathe, re-center it.
   3. If you tilted/nodded the mill head, tram it back in.
9. Keep measuring equipment clean, and put away when not in use.
10. Keep the surface plate covered when not in use.
11. Be mindful of others. Do not monopolize machines, and do not touch other’s projects.
12. Do not leave projects on machines when you’re done for the day. The use of fixture plates, sub-vises, and other methods of quickly restoring a setup, is encouraged.
13. Storage of in-progress projects subject to space restrictions and Parking Permit rules, unless otherwise approved by the Shop Captain.
14. If you suspect a measuring instrument is inaccurate or requires calibration, label the instrument as suspect, and inform the Shop Captain.

• Milling Machine: Bridgeport Series 1 (round ram, M-head)
• Bandsaw: Delta 28-560
• Mini Lathe (7x16)
• Pantograph Engraver

• Granite surface plate (36“x36”)
• Height gauge

• Bench grinder
• Drill bit sharpener