Equipment Template

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Description of tool (name and specifications) and where it is in the space.

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Safety

Universal Safety

  • Be aware of your surroundings, especially when handling large materials.
  • Do not approach anyone operating equipment. Stand patiently in their field of view.
  • Use PPE, including filtration and eye protection, when handling dust or emptying dust/shaving containers.

Equipment-Specific Safety

<CLASS> is required to use this tool.

<PPE> are required to use this tool.

Etiquette (if relevant)

Example:

If you are going to be spending a lot of time on the miter saw, write "miter saw" in the optional notes of your Skedda booking so other woodshop users will know.

Use Case

Description of what the tool does and when or why to use it

Materials

Acceptable Materials

List of materials allowed or not allowed (whichever is easiest) on this tool

e.g. no metal, no lubricants, no wet glue, no chlorinated materials

Required pre-processing (e.g. pre-jointed / planed lumber before table saw)

Maximum Sizes and Weights

Consumables

Where to find consumables in shop like distilled water or cleaning supplies

e.g. Brooms and dust pans are at either end of the shop, by the bandsaws, by the dust collector, and by the bathroom

What consumables to bring from home

Feeds and Speeds

Setup (pictures encouraged)

Controls

Settings and Adjustments

Basic Operation

Include Skedda! e.g. Using this tool requires you to book time in Skedda under "Woodshop - User" 1 thru 6.

Cleanup

Universal Cleaning Guide

  • Return the equipment to neutral.
  • Sweep up any dust and debris around the tool, your table top, and the floor - both in the equipment area and your work area.
  • Clear the floor of any tripping hazards, like power cords.
  • Empty trash cans and dust collectors that are halfway full or more into the Asmbly dumpster behind the workshop.
  • Leave the shop 110% better than you found it.

Tool Specific Cleaning Guide

  • What to clean
  • How to clean
  • Where to dispose of waste

Example for Miter Saw:

  1. Brush off top surface
  2. Brush around machine
  3. Clean infeed and outfeed tables
  4. Sweep floor
  5. Wall vacuum hose works well

Resources

Manual

Discourse Links

SIG Information (if relevant)

External Resources

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Detail what the problem is and how to fix it

If you are unsure, it is always best to contact a steward and fill out a problem report

Common Projects