Changes

===Background===

===Background===

Currently Pumping Station: One owns no functional machining equipment. While the shop appears well served, all functioning equipment in the shop is on loan from the members. Given the extended interest and support of the members for the machining area it is high time that the space recognizes and supports the machine shop. Space ownership of the tool should also facilitate certification, as initial certification will not be bottlenecked at the owner. The membership has already pledged funds in excess of $3000 to facilitate purchase of a mill, which indicates the desire of the membership for this equipment.  

Currently Pumping Station: One owns no functional machining equipment. While the shop appears well served, all functioning equipment in the shop is on loan from the members. Given the extended interest and support of the members for the machining area it is high time that the space recognizes and supports the machine shop. Space ownership of the tool should also facilitate certification, as initial certification will not be bottlenecked at the owner. The membership has already pledged funds in excess of $3400 to facilitate purchase of a mill, which indicates the desire of the membership for this equipment.  

===Parallel fundraising===

===Parallel fundraising===

===Footnotes===

===Footnotes===

1)For the purposes of this authorization, the milling machine purchases should be substantially similar to the description here: A vertical milling machine with capacity similar to a Bridgeport Series I, J head mill. This mill should have a table f 42”x9” capable of travel in three axes. The head of the mill should have a quill capable of at least 3” of travel, and capable of accepting collets with capacity of 1” preferably in R8 or C5 styles. The mill should have at least a central lubrication system, either manually pumped or continuously driven. The motor should be of 1Hp or greater capacity with wiring requirements of no more than 240V 3Phase, as this is the most substantial voltage available at PS1. Condition of the mill: The mill should be in good working order, requiring no substantial repairs to be put into service. The mill should be observed under power at the time of purchase. The linear joints should operate smoothly, with no loose area near the center of travel or binding near the ends of travel. Backlash should be minimal, Less than 30 thousandths of an inch with less than 10 thousandths being optimal. The machine should be free of rust, and should not have been de-rusted via chemical or mechanical action. The paint on the machine should be in good condition, with minimal chipping. Special consideration should be given to mills equipped with Digital Read Outs (DROs) and power feeds installed, as these are costly retrofits. Additional tooling included with the mill is desirable, but any additional tooling should not substitute for any of the preceding requirements of quality or capacity. This machine should NOT be equipped for use as a CNC operated mill.

1)For the purposes of this authorization, the milling machine purchases should be substantially similar to the description here: A vertical milling machine with capacity similar to a Bridgeport Series I, J head mill. This mill should have a table f 42”x9” capable of travel in three axes. The head of the mill should have a quill capable of at least 3” of travel, and capable of accepting collets with capacity of 1” preferably in R8 or 5C styles. The mill should have at least a central lubrication system, either manually pumped or continuously driven. The motor should be of 1Hp or greater capacity with wiring requirements of no more than 240V 3Phase, as this is the most substantial voltage available at PS1. Condition of the mill: The mill should be in good working order, requiring no substantial repairs to be put into service. The mill should be observed under power at the time of purchase. The linear joints should operate smoothly, with no loose area near the center of travel or binding near the ends of travel. Backlash should be minimal, Less than 30 thousandths of an inch with less than 10 thousandths being optimal. The machine should be free of rust, and should not have been de-rusted via chemical or mechanical action. The paint on the machine should be in good condition, with minimal chipping. Special consideration should be given to mills equipped with Digital Read Outs (DROs) and power feeds installed, as these are costly retrofits. Additional tooling included with the mill is desirable, but any additional tooling should not substitute for any of the preceding requirements of quality or capacity. This machine should NOT be equipped for use as a CNC operated mill.

2)Since the purchase of this machine may need to be resolved on short notice in order to secure a good deal it makes sense to have a single person in charge of actually making the purchase rather than attempting to track down a board member with access to PS1 funds once a suitable machine is found. After speaking to the board, the following strategy is the simplest way to accomplish that: The board will write a check for the full amount authorized by the specified member. This member will then be responsible for making the purchase of the mill from their personal accounts and then presenting the board with a receipt for the purchase cost as well as a refund of the portion of the allocated funds not actually spent on the purchase of the mill. The responsible member will sign an agreement written by the board that formalizes the above. At the time of this proposal the responsible member will be Tucker Tomlinson. If Tucker Tomlinson is for any reason unable to complete these duties, a new responsible member will be selected by the metal shop area host and approved by the board.

2)Since the purchase of this machine may need to be resolved on short notice in order to secure a good deal it makes sense to have a single person in charge of actually making the purchase rather than attempting to track down a board member with access to PS1 funds once a suitable machine is found. After speaking to the board, the following strategy is the simplest way to accomplish that: The board will write a check for the full amount authorized by the specified member. This member will then be responsible for making the purchase of the mill from their personal accounts and then presenting the board with a receipt for the purchase cost as well as a refund of the portion of the allocated funds not actually spent on the purchase of the mill. The responsible member will sign an agreement written by the board that formalizes the above. At the time of this proposal the responsible member will be Tucker Tomlinson. If Tucker Tomlinson is for any reason unable to complete these duties, a new responsible member will be selected by the metal shop area host and approved by the board.