Jewelry Smithing area reminders

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Hi, all! For those who are new, I’m Heather the Jewelry Smithing manager. It brings me joy to see that this area is growing & seeing more use by our members! If we have not yet met, please introduce yourself to me. :slight_smile:

Below you will find important reminders for the Jewelry Smithing area;

*If you have not yet been checked out on the jewelry torches please request a checkout before using.

*The only metals we’re working w/ within the jewelry area are: Copper, sterling & fine silver, brass, bronze, gold & gold filled. Any other metals can either damage the tools &/or contaminate sterling & fine silver + gold.

*Please do not remove any items from the jewelry area to use in any other area without talking to me 1st. Thank you in advance!

*When using the buffing & polishing lathe, make sure to return the polishing wheel & compound back to their labeled container. It can be difficult to tell which compound was used, if the wheel is not put back into it’s container. Once a wheel has been used w/ one compound, it cannot be used w/ a different compound.

*Please remember to put tools & supplies back the way they were before they were moved or return them to the storage area they are stored in. Most areas are labeled to help make it easier to put things back.

*Before leaving the area:
~ Double check to see that you have turned the torches off + drained
the hoses.
~ Double check to see that the pickle pot is turned off.
~ Clean up any & all messes that are made while using the space, before you need to leave. Several examples: If you create dust when sanding, wipe it up or sweep it up. If things fall on the floor, pick them up or sweep them up. Clean up any scrap metal messes. Clean up any soldering messes that may occur. If you see a full trash bin, empty it. Etc.
~ Double check the heat/air is turned back down/up.

*What to do if something happens to any tool & you’re unsure of how to fix it: During open hours, you can tell the person working at the front desk. If it the issue occurs doing closed hours, please make a post here on the talksite so someone can take care of it as quickly as possible. No one will be shamed or scolded. You can also message me privately, if you feel more comfortable communicating that way.

If you are unsure about anything at all, please message me, @Arialia or @Jody.

Thank you for respecting our area & the people who enjoy creating in it! :hearts:

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Hi Heather,

I’m Marchello, and I’m new to the Lansing Makers Network. I’m really interested in using the jewelry department and was wondering if you’d have some time to check me out on the equipment. It doesn’t all have to be in one day, but eventually, I’d love to get familiar with everything the space has to offer.

Let me know when that might work for you! If your schedule is tight, would reaching out to Arialia or Jody help speed up the process?
I hope you have a good day!

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Welcome, Marchello! :slight_smile: I have tomorrow available anytime between 2 pm & 5:30 pm. It takes about an hour or so to do the torch checkout & talk about the area. If tomorrow doesn’t work for you, maybe @Arialia, @Jody or @JamesFriend could schedule another time, as I won’t be available again until later next week.

I loo forward to meeting you!

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Hi, Marchello! Checking in to see if we’re meeting today & what time?

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I regret not seeing this sooner, also I apologize for such a late response. I can wait until next week to meet with you or if any of the others are available I can go anytime on Saturday or Sunday. Once again sorry I did not respond quickly I will be more aware of my messages so I can respond timely. What time next week would be possible?

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No worries…these things happen to all of us. :slight_smile: I’m unsure who is working the front desk today. You could call & ask if they’re able to give the checkout. I hesitate to say this: I’ll be there today working on something w/ another member, that will take some time so, I’m not thinking I can do both today. I apologize for that. Could you come in on Tuesday at 4, 4:30 or 5?

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I left a voice mail for the front desk to see if any one else is available today. I will keep you updated if I get checked out. I can come in on Tuesday at 4:30 or 5 which ever you prefer.

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James Friend is able to give torch checks. His shift starts at 2:30 today. If today doesn’t work, I can meet you at 4:30 on Tuesday.

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I’m in now and will be here until 5:30.

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I will be there soon!

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Thank you James for getting me checked out today on the torch and rolling mill. Do you, @Heather, or anyone else, know if there is any other equipment in the jewelry department that requires me to get checked out on?

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Were you checked out on both torches or just the Little Smith torch?

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I just checked them out on the little smith

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Thank you!

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I can do a checkout for the other torch. I’m available Tues or Thurs of this week at 4, 4:30 or 5 pm. Let me know what will work for you.