MakerSpace Safety:
Miscellaneous Basic Tools
MakerSpace Personal Protection Equipment
Due to the nature of PPE and the necessity of its use to complete other tool and equipment practical exams, there is no specific practical exam for the use of PPE. Instead, the PPE readings and online safety test MUST be completed before any certifications for tools that require the use of PPE can be obtained. To obtain your PPE certification, please complete the online safety readings and score a perfect score on the PPE online safety test.
Safety Glasses and Goggles Infosheet
How to use an N95 mask
Hearing Protection Infosheet
Link to OHSA page on PPE
(optional reading about on more advanced PPE required for some advanced tools)
After completing all the required safety readings and videos:
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE PPE SAFETY TEST
Keep taking the test until you achieve a perfect score.
Blade and Scissors Safety
Blade and scissor safety training is considered to be the most essential safety training in the MakerSpace. As such, this is the safety training that is done together and in-person for ALL courses taken in the MakerSpace. It serves both to certify students on proper and safe use of cutting tools, but also familiarizes all students with the process required for all future tool certifications.
Eventually, I will record a video with the MakerSpace specific topics that are covered in the online test. Until then, please see Mr. Schmidt about the information regarding:
Razor Scrapers Jack Knife Style Cutting Blades Difference between Scissors and Shears
All other information required for the safety quiz can be found in the CCOHS reading:
Blade and Cutting Edge Safety Sheet
Upon completion of the reading and Mr. Schmidt’s lecture, you should be able to get a perfect score on the online safety test:
Blade and Cutting Edge Online Safety Test
Once you have a perfect score on the online test, ask Mr. Schmidt to give you a practical exam on the safe and proper use of cutting blades in the MakerSpace.
Button Making Safety
BUTTON MAKING VIDEO
Please watch this video before using the MakerSpace button making tools. It gives important safety information, machine use instructions, and how to troubleshoot if the machine is not working.
If you have trouble viewing the embedded video above, please click the following link to the same video on YouTube:
T8 MakerSpace Button Making Instructions
When you’ve completed all of the required safety readings and videos:
Keep taking the test until you achieve a perfect score.
Steps for Making Buttons
CREATE YOUR ARTWORK
Main image must fit in a 58mm diameter circle
Background should extend to at least a 65mm diameter
PRINT/COLOR YOUR ARTWORK
Print your artwork out (or color by hand), make sure that your 65mm artwork is centered inside of a printed 90mm circle. Click one of the links below for a template for printing 6 buttons per page of paper.
When you go to print these documents, you may get an error saying “outside of printable area” area or “cannot fit on page.” Print the file anyway and DO NOT click the “Fit to Page” button. A very small bit of the 90 mm circle might get cut off, but that is totally okay.
CUT YOUR CIRCLES
Use the “Cut a Circle II” machine to cut your artwork into button sized circular blanks. See the video on this page for specific instructions on how to use the machine and troubleshoot problems
USE THE PRESS TO MAKE YOUR BUTTONS
Use the “Badge-a-matic II” machine to seal your artwork inside a button. See the video on this page for specific instructions on how to use the machine and troubleshoot problems
Guillotine- Style Paper Cutter Safety
Required Readings and Videos:
When you’ve completed all of the required safety readings and videos:
Keep taking the test until you achieve a perfect score.
Practical Exam:
After scoring perfectly on the online safety test, talk to Mr. Schmidt and have him give you the Guillotine Cutter practical exam.
80 Watt Laser Cutter/Engraver Safety
LightBurn Software Manual
(You only need to read pages 23-35)
Required Readings and Videos:
When you’ve completed all of the required safety readings and videos:
Keep taking the test until you achieve a perfect score.
Practical Exam:
The Laser Cutter/Engraver can never be used without he direct supervision of Mr. Schmidt. After you have completed the online safety test, please speak with him about your intended laser cutting project and he will be able to give you appropraite next steps.