The Workshop
The hands-on heart of The Foundry—where materials are repaired, refurbished, and skills are built.
Indoor Facility
Repair & Training
M-F 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm
4-8 workers
🎯 Function: Repair materials, refurbish fixtures, and teach hands-on skills
📍 Position: Production and education hub combining work with learning
🔗 Connects To: Depot (receives/returns), Hall (training), Forge (fabrication)
The Workshop is the repair and refurbishment center within The Foundry. It's where damaged materials are restored, fixtures are refurbished, and members learn hands-on construction skills. The Workshop combines production work with education.
🛠️ Material Repair & Refurbishment
🪑 Furniture repair
Restoring tables, chairs, cabinets
💡 Fixture refurbishment
Cleaning and repairing lights, hardware
🚪 Door and window repair
Restoring salvaged doors and windows
🗄️ Cabinet restoration
Refinishing and repairing cabinetry
🔩 Small item repair
Hardware, tools, accessories
📚 Skill Building
🪵 Basic woodworking
Introduction to tools and techniques
🪑 Furniture repair
Restoration methods
🎨 Finishing techniques
Painting, staining, sealing
🔧 Tool maintenance
Keeping equipment in working order
🪵 Woodworking Area
🔩 Workbenches with vises
🪚 Table saws, miter saws, band saws
🔧 Jointers, planers
⚡ Sanders, routers
🛠️ Hand tool stations
🎨 Finishing Area
💨 Spray booth (ventilated)
🖌️ Paint stations
🪵 Staining area
📦 Drying racks
🔧 Assembly Area
📏 Large work tables
🔩 Hardware organization
🔧 Assembly fixtures
🛠️ Tool Room
📋 Tool checkout
⚡ Sharpening station
🔧 Tool maintenance
⚠️ PPE Required
👓 Safety glasses
Always
👂 Hearing protection
Power tools
😷 Dust mask/respirator
Sanding, finishing
👔 Appropriate clothing
No loose items
📋 Key Safety Rules
❌ No power tools without training certification
💨 Dust collection ON when cutting
👥 Never work alone
🏥 Report all injuries immediately
📏 Maintain 3-foot clearance around machines
🚨 Emergency
🏥 First aid kit
Posted locations
👁️ Eye wash stations
Each work area
🧯 Fire extinguisher
Marked locations
🛑 Emergency stops
On each machine
👥 Workshop Team
👔 Workshop Manager
Operations, scheduling, safety
⭐ Lead Craftsperson
Quality standards, complex repairs
🔧 Craftsperson
Repair and refurbishment work
🎨 Finishing Specialist
Paint, stain, seal operations
📚 Skills Trainer
Teaching and mentoring
🛠️ Tool Room Attendant
Equipment checkout and maintenance
📚 Training Programs
📋 Basic Orientation
4 hours
Workshop access
🪵 Woodworking Fundamentals
16 hours
Hand tool competency
⚡ Power Tool Certification
8 hours/tool
Tool-specific access
🪑 Furniture Restoration
24 hours
Restoration skills
💰 EQTBLT Rates
🔧 Basic repair work
15-25/hour
⭐ Skilled restoration
25-40/hour
🎨 Finishing work
20-30/hour
📚 Training (as instructor)
35-50/hour
🚀 Getting Started
1️⃣
Complete Workshop Orientation
2️⃣
Shadow experienced workers
3️⃣
Take on simple repairs
4️⃣
Progress to complex work as skills develop
⭐ Quality Standards
💪 Structural integrity
Safe for intended use
⚡ Functionality
Works as designed
👁️ Appearance
Consistent, professional finish
📋 Documentation
Recorded in inventory
🛠️ Equipment Inventory
⚡ Power Tools
🪚 Table saw
2
Ripping and crosscuts
🪚 Miter saw
3
Accurate crosscuts
🪚 Band saw
2
Curved cuts
📏 Jointer
1
Edge straightening
📏 Planer
1
Thickness planing
🔧 Router table
2
Edge profiles
⚡ Sanders
10+
Surface preparation
🔩 Drill press
2
Accurate drilling
🔧 Hand Tools
Full sets at each workbench
Specialized restoration tools
Measuring and marking equipment
🦺 Safety Equipment
💨 Dust collection system
👁️ Eye wash stations
🏥 First aid kit
🧯 Fire extinguishers
💡 Tips for Success
📚 Learn before doing - Get proper training
👓 Safety always - PPE is non-negotiable
🔧 Respect the tools - Treat equipment well
📋 Document your work - Track everything
🎯 Quality matters - Take pride in craftsmanship
🔗 Related Pages
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