| Slack Channel | #shop-metalworking |
| Checkouts | Varies by machine; request in shop channel (General Checkout List) |
| Resource Manager / Contacts | N. Chris Perry @nchristopher |
| Shop Color | Blue |
The question is almost always more complicated, but here's a rough guide:
“I want to cut fancy shapes out of flat metal, but I don't care about edge surface finish that much” → Plasma Cutter
“I want to cut simple shapes out of flat metal” → Metal Shear, Vertical Bandsaw (depends on material)
“I want to cut stock to length.” → Horizontal bandsaw or cold saw
“I want to make precise, mostly square things” → Mill
“I want to make fancy, precise things" → CNC Mill
“I want to make round things” → Lathe
“I want to make fancy round things” → CNC Lathe
“I want to join two pieces of metal. I don't have much welding experience.” → MIG Welder
“I want to join two pieces of metal. I want it to look good and be very strong.” → TIG Welder
More resources: How to use a Milling Machine
Accessories: Milling Head, Boring Head, Rotary Table
More resources: How to Run a Lathe, Carbide Insert Chart
Vertical Bandsaw
Powermax 45XP Cut Charts and Marking Charts