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This is a red equipment.
This is a red equipment.
The metal grinder is intended only to be used by people already trained on the Metal Lathe, Metal Mill or Metal CNC and to be used for creating tools for those pieces of equipment
The metal grinder is intended only to be used by people already trained on the Metal Lathe, Metal Mill or Metal CNC and to be used for creating tools for those pieces of equipment
Key Information
Key Information
Report minor injuries here.
Call 999 if needed.
Phones are next to both doors.
First aid kit is at the sink.
The metal grinder allows the creation of custom high-speed-steel tooling for use with the metal lathe or metal mill
If treated without due care and respect the metal grinder can cause serious injury.
Step 1: Get Trained!
Step 1: Get Trained!
To use this equipment:
Already be trained on the metal mill or metal lathe
study training materials
get 100% on equipment quiz
get 100% on general safety quiz
attend a practical (check Meetup, email owners)
get marked as trained by a trainer
BENCH GRINDER Makespace.pdfExternal Materials
External Materials
Step 2: Take the equipment quiz - you must score 100% to proceed.
Step 2: Take the equipment quiz - you must score 100% to proceed.
Step 3: review the Makespace safety training
Step 3: review the Makespace safety training
Step 4: Take the Makespace safety quiz. You must score 100% to proceed.
Step 4: Take the Makespace safety quiz. You must score 100% to proceed.
Step 5: Sign up for a practical assessment
Step 5: Sign up for a practical assessment
Check the Makespace Meetup Group for a practical assessment session. If there is no practical scheduled there, please email: metal-shop-owners@makespace.org
The trainer will demonstrate how to properly and safely use the machine, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Lastly please keep in mind that all the trainers at Makespace are volunteers. They, like all Makespace members, give their time to continually improve our community. Do not hesitate to ask for training, or indeed any questions, but please be patient as they make time in their schedules to run the practical assessments.
Training last reviewed and approved by owners + directors: June 2025
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