Safety

Scroll Saw

Safety

  1. Wear eye protection at all times when using the scroll saw.
  2. Keep your work area clean and uncluttered.
  3. Select the correct speed and type of blade for the work you are doing.
  4. Make all adjustments only when the machine is turned off and unplugged from the power source.  Adjust the blade tension before starting the saw.  
  5. Never cut boards with nails, staples, or foreign materials. 
  6. Adjust the hold down foot so it presses lightly on the surface of the wood you are cutting.  This keeps your wood from vibrating.
  7.  Have the teacher check your setup before turning on the scroll saw. 
  8. Cut just slightly to the scrap side of your line of cut. 
  9. The wood must NOT be in contact with the blade when you turn the machine on. 
  10. Keep your hands, fingers, and body parts well out of the way of the blade.  Never have your hand or fingers in the line of cut. 
  11. Move scrap pieces away from the blade with a push stick, not your fingers. 
  12. If the blade breaks, turn off the machine and notify the instructor. 
  13. Give the blade time to do its job.  The teeth are small and you must feed your work slowly so you don’t break the blade.  Don’t force your wood into the blade.  This is especially true if you are cutting a radius or circle.  Don’t turn too sharp. 
  14. To back out of a cut, turn off the saw.  Slowly and gently move the board to get it off of the blade.
  15. Be cautious when gently blowing sawdust away so that you can see the line of cut.

Maintenance

Clean machine of any debris after cutting.

Store in designated area after use.

Install the blade with the teeth pointing downward.

Rolling Mill

Safety

Maintenance

Make absolutely sure that the metal you are rolling is clean and dry.

After each use, remove any debris, metal shavings, or dust from the rollers, guides, and gears.

 Oiling and protecting the rollers from corrosion.

Avoid putting dirty or wet metal through the rolling mill as this can cause damage to the rollers. Protecting the rollers is of the upmost importance.

Drill Press

Safety

  1. Wear safety glasses.
  2. Be aware of the emergency stop button (e-stop).
  3. Make sure the drill bit or cutting tool is locked securely in the chuck. Remove the chuck key before starting the drill press.
  4. Do not wear any loose clothing or ties. Roll sleeves above the elbow to prevent them from being caught in revolving parts. Tie back or confine long hair.
  5. Do not wear gloves, rings, watches, or bracelets while working with a drill press.
  6. Do not force the drill with extra pressure.
  7. Do not leave the drill press running unattended.

General Maintenance

Metal
  • Lubricate drill bit when drilling metal.
  • Use a clamp or drill vise to prevent work from spinning.
  • Remove burrs and chips from a drilled hole. When making deep holes, clean out the hole frequently.
Stone
  • Place backing between stone and basin.

Maintenance

Clean Press of any debris or water after use.

Foredom

Safety

  1. Always wear proper eye and face protection.   
  2. Wear a respirator to prevent the inhalation of dust particles, polishing compounds, or other debris into the lungs. 
  3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry.  
  4. Be sure to tie back or secure long hair. 
  5. Secure the power tool to motor hanger.
  6. Always insert the shank or arbor of an accessory or mandrel into the collet or chuck of the handpiece as far as possible in order to provide proper support and tighten.
  7. Do not run the foredom in a U shape. L shape is okay.

Maintenance

Always disconnect the power cord before servicing the motor or removing the flexible shaft or sheath.

If motor is losing power, Notify instructor to replace bushings.

Buff Arbor

Safety

  1. Never polish chains
  2. Do not hold work with gloves, apron, material or clothing.
  3. Do not work on the side of the mop. (corner is okay)
  4. Never leave the machine running unattended.
  5. Do not bend down near machine while it is running.
  6. Always make sure your work area is clean and free of obstacles, trip hazards, and debris.
  7. If workpiece catches and flys out of your hand, do not reach in until machine is turned off.
  8. Hold workpiece securely to prevent it from flying away.

Maintenance

Prevent Contamination – keep all wheels and compounds stored in designated containers

To clean a wheel – rake it with a clean sheet of copper.

Wipe the bottom tray when finished.

Bench Shear

Safety

  1. Do not place fingers between shear blades
  2. Maximum stock sizes:

Maintenance