Policies/Tools
From Makers Local 256
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: Two Person Presence Required
This Draft Policy is to list exceptions to the waiver members sign stating they will not use power tools unless there is another person at the shop.
Dangerous Tools
Tools that have the ability to injure where external assistance would be needed.
- Welder
- Lathes
- Tabletop CNC
- Large CNC Table
- Plasma Cutter
- Dewalt Metal Cut-Off Saw (See Daniel Valdez)
- Drill Press
- Wood Mill