august-4-2009-shop

NOTE: Updated 8/16/09 with information more recent than was available during the meeting

Notes & Agenda

Lights

  • Brian installed the lights partially and is working on finishing installation
  • We need more of the longer light bulbs
    • Verify this with Brian and check which fixtures need the bulbs

Tools Needed

  • Cone Wrenches
    • 17mm
    • Need to asses what other sizes are missing
  • WD-40
  • 9mm Combo Wrenches
  • Yellow handled pin spanners
  • Vice Repair
    • Got extractor and drill bits; working on removing the sheared bolt and progress is slow
    • A new set of jaw pads is approximately $70 from McMaster
    • Current status: still working on removing the sheared bolt shank
  • Compressor
    • Replaced the broken V-belt pulley and installed with proper key stock (Key stock appears to have been missing previously)
    • Current status: working just fine

Parts organization

  • Working on parts storage solution
    • We should ask CJ to keep an eye out for some suitable drawers
    • Should call up a contact who used to run an automobile repair shop
      • Will is going to follow up on this
    • Another possibility is to contact the bins company and ask for a discount or donation
  • Ben is interested in helping with making the labels for the new storage.