Metal Mill

This is a red equipment.

Want to get trained on this machine ? Follow the instructions on this page!

Metal Mill Safety Sheet

Key Information

Report any issues here. 

Report minor injuries here.

Call 999 if needed.

Phones are next to both doors.

First aid kit is at the sink.

Step 1: study the equipment training material

Metal Mill Training

Step 2: Take the equipment quiz - you must score 100% to proceed. 


Step 3: review the Makespace safety training


Makespace Safety Induction

Step 4: Take the Makespace safety quiz. You must score 100% to proceed.

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:  craftroom-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.

Metal Lathe Practical Assessment Preview

This presentation describes what you can expect from the practical assessment.

External Materials

The materials below are not specifically approved by Makespace, but they might be useful.