Policies/Tools

Policy 1: Borrowing Tools

(added to wiki 10/9/14) Any time a member wishes to borrow a tool from the organization, that member should send an email to the members' list or write a note on the front whiteboard. The email or note should contain at least:

• the member's name
• a brief description of the tool(s) borrowed (i.e. "ryobi cordless drill/big battery")
• the date the item is being removed from the premises
• some indication of when it will be returned (i.e. gone for 2 days, tomorrow, today, 10/10/14, etc.).

Draft Policy: Getting Checked Out On Tools

Some tools in the shop require a user to be checked out on prior to using. These tools include but are not limited to:

• Welder (TBD)
• Lathe (TBD)
• Tabletop CNC (See Tyler)
• Large CNC Table (See Phil)
• Laser Cutter (See Phil)
• Vacuuformer (See Daniel Valdez or Wayne)
• Jewelry Station (See Lowell)