This is an overview of the various maintenance tasks that are done for the Wood Shop on a Daily to Yearly basis. These tasks are to be performed by Community Technicians but they are presented here for members to look at and understand what goes into maintaining the equipment and facilities.
Tool specific maintenance and task details are on separate pages in this directory.
As in all of the shops, sturdy, close-toed shoes must be worn at all times for traction and stability, and to protect your feet.
Long hair, jewelry and loose clothing must be tied back to prevent getting caught in moving parts.
Wear a dust mask or a NIOSH certified respirator to reduce your exposure to dust and airborne particulates.
Due to the risk of flying debris, safety glasses should be worn in the Wood Shop at all times. Regular eyeglasses can be worn instead of safety glasses, or worn underneath them.
Moderate computer skills and knowledge are needed.
This guide assumes that you know how to use the lock out tag out system, Mindbody, dust collector, KANBAN, and are familiar with the standards by which Open Works defines "Clean and Safe."
Checking the dust collection systems is important for keeping the systems working effectively and efficiently and the air in the shop easy to breathe.
The wood shop is routinely swept and vacuumed in order to ensure a safe and pleasant work environment.
The work tables and machine tables are cleaned and checked for smoothness and flatness in order to make obtaining good alignments, measurements, and cuts easier.
The miter saw is checked daily for good blade condition.
The band saws are checked daily for good blade condition and alignment.
The shop vacs are emptied when 1/4 full or more to ensure good function.
The stationary sanders' belts and discs are checked for wear and replaced if needed. The jigsaw blades are checked and replaced if needed. The stocks of consumables are refilled. The power cords on tools are checked for damage.
The barrel sander is checked for functionality and the belt is checked for wear.
Inspect blades and attend to any cleaning or turning or replacing as needed.
Checking the dust collection systems is important for keeping the systems working effectively and efficiently and the air in the shop easy to breathe.
Planer/Jointer: inspect blades %%CLARIFY: how often are the planer and jointer blades inspected? Because this appears under daily opening tasks too Clean up work tables.
Test moisture meter and metal detector.
Test metal detector by turning it on and bringing it near any metal tool until it triggers.
Test moisture meter by getting dry wood and wet/green wood and testing both of them. If no green wood is available, spread some water on dry wood and test that.