Machine Shop Rules

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Artisan's Asylum Machine Shop Rules

Warning Safety glasses Eye protection required!


  1. Safety goggles are required at all times.
  2. Sturdy, closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
  3. No gloves of any kind.
  4. No wood. Plastics OK!
  5. Every powered tool in this shop requires testing or training from a supervisor.
  6. If something sounds wrong to you, then it probably is. Stop, step back a minute and assess the situation. Ask someone if you are not sure.
  7. Be awesome. Clean up after yourself. Clean your tools and put them back where they came from.
  8. Report all broken equipment to maintenance@, and tag with a Red Tag.
  9. We are a volunteer-run shop: all cleaning and fixing is done by people like you.
  10. You are an example to others - take care in your work.
  11. You are required to subscribe to the Machine Shop User's list.

For further information, contact the shop lead

Classes have priority on all machines.

Violating these rules will result in revocation of shop privileges.