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TO DO LIST

“Shoe Box”-style plastic boxes. Nicer ones from Home Depot or even dollar store ones. We're not picky. If we had 20 of these show up, I'm sure we'd find a use for at least 20 more.
Pie-in-the-sky request: Another nice rolling tool chest like our Craftsman one? If somebody craigslists one for $50 or less, I'll reimburse you (only applicable one time. Include screenshot/printout of ad for proof of price)

General cleanup
- Empty garbage into dumpster (all of the cans, so we can fill them up again)
- Tidy all workbench surfaces
- Shelf organization/labeling
  - Keep generally similar things together. If something's in the wrong place, get it to the right (or at least a more correct) place.
  - Contain loose things into containers where possible
  - LABEL BOXES/CONTAINERS/SHELVES: just use a piece of masking tape & a Sharpie.
literally work on anything on the fixme list
Reorganize sign in table so stuff doesn't go flying when the garage door gets opened?
Use the new Vinyl Cutter to make a magnetic sign for the outside door.

Continue repairs on the Shopsmith Mark V.
Drill bit sorting(ok, probably not, but it does drive me crazy)
- Priority: really low, unless it's driving you crazier than me.
Tool organization - any improvements are welcome!
Rolling carts/stands for some bench tools (Miter saw, especially) - need to keep bench space free for the eventual 4×4 CNC Router.
Better stand/mount for the Disc Sander?
Better organization inside the gray bench cabinets in general
Electrical wiring for the “new” 220V stick welder (convert its plug to a dryer-style plug for the outlet by the garage door?)
- ~~There are plugs in the box of electrical fitting stuff~~ Not the right kind.
Move the yellow folding welding tables up onto the Pallet racks - they're taking up space another tool could use
Build a nice fence for the Enco Drill Press
Measure T-slot nuts for the Enco Drill Press. See of additional ones are available, or maybe make some.
Finish implementing Dust Collection Station.
Move the really big clamps off of the green tool shelf shelves. Either attach a mount to the sides or maybe the wall behind the press.

DesignJet printer really needs a dust cover, since it gets completely clogged up with dust and debris when not in use.
Figure out issue with Shapeoko spindle enable - Problem with the Arduino? Wiring? Relay Box?

Organize components better
Organize electronics tools better
- Some little plastic bins would be helpful for this (one for solder, one for desoldering tools, etc.)
- This has been started. Need more bins.
Figure out power supply pinout for prototyping station. Fabricobble a replacement or otherwise find one.

Go through pile of donated audio cables w/cable tester and see what's working and what isn't
- Make repairs to cables that don't work, or make list of needed connectors if parts aren't available.
Figure out condition of donated microphones - parts needed? parts available?

Inventory First Aid supplies. Make list of recommended additions and/or replacements for anything missing.

More/better shelving?
- More improved use of vertical space? (not sure how to accomplish this without stairs/ladders)
- Any new shelving project should have a budget, rough drawing, and an explanation of where it will go…
Build a wheeled cart for the Casting Furnace?
- We'd need cast iron/steel casters. We should have sufficient steel tubing?
- Priority: low, needs good weather (due to welding) or done offsite.