Northstar 551 Slab Roller

Members must complete the Ceramics Studio Introduction Class before using this tool

The Northstar 551 Slab Boss is a 30-inch clay slab roller located in the Ceramics Studio.

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Northstar 551 Slab Boss

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.

Equipment-Specific Safety

Ceramics Studio Introduction is required to use this tool.

The canvas set must be used when operating this tool.

Etiquette

Bookings in Skedda for this tool are limited to 3 hours. You must wait for your booking to end before extending or creating an additional booking for this tool.

When turning the wagon wheel, be mindful of the session table behind you. Other members, ceramic pieces, or tools may be close enough that you could bump into them while turning the wheel.

When finished using the tool, lay the canvas on the roller table such that the sides of the canvas that touched the clay are face-up, allowing the canvas to air-dry.

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

Example for Miter Saw:

Maintenance

This tool is owned by Asmbly Makerspace for the use of its members. Please submit a problem report if maintenance is required.