Guys,
Sorry it is super late. If anyone know what Chris Marlow goes by on talk…Please chime in. Thanks in advance.
Action Items:
(Someone) Reach out to Beth to determine the location of the engraver and the timeframe it needs to be removed
(Tails) List the multi-head drill press to get rid of the tool
Discussions:
Machine shop budget balance
Machine shop needs/requests
Bob K mentioned that we need a tap handle for smaller taps
Need a tap handle for size 4-40 taps and
Some new machine shop acquisitions
Amazon order is late
New order arrived
New combination square(s)
2 new Starret (budget friendly model) calipers
Tormach Lathe
Nick and Paul are working the lathe and getting slides together
Reiteration of the mantra of "Machining isn't Magic and isn't for everybody"
Motion was made to make the lathe (Colchestor or Shark) training and proficiency a
prerequisite to being certified on the Tormach 8L
**Passed Unanimously**
No cutting steel until we get carbide tools and coolant
Knurling tool and rolls
Adding a sock to catch chips prior to them getting them into coolant tank
Rigid Tapping is being left out of the class
Shark Lathe
Max brought up the slop in the shark lathe
Compound slop
There should be a way to lock the gib
Malcolm brought-up scheduling a shark compound rebuilding session
Malcolm brought-up buying a replacement compound
Colchester Lathe
Tim brought-up a DRO was approved for the Colchester and never acquired
The committee approved $750
General Maintenance next month on the shop proposed and generally accepted
(10/23/2021 starting at 1PM)
Question regarding the status of the MasterCAM purchase
Jim stated the board approved additional licenses to facilitate training
Shay Galland stated the plexiglass wall would be a great place to put images of the tools
and QR codes to link to the tool training and related documents
Engraver
Nick stated the engraver would be a good fit for PIG
Donator stated it is in working condition
Donator stated there is no stipulations
Donator stated it needs to be picked up soon
3'X3'X1' size
Multi-head drill press has had the chucks removed
Chucks were removed
PIG Sig
Question regarding the leader of PIG Sig….Is he able/willing to commit more to the
betterment of the area
Resin group interest and status
Resin Sig group hasn't been very active due to immune compromised
members not being as active for obvious reasons
Cap on the dust collector is the wrong size
Needs to be a 200uf
Nick solicited ideas for plastic projects to generate interest
Tails suggested a plastic tool holders from the 1.75" material
**Meeting adjourned**