Modelling Workshop

As a master carpenter, Mr. Brückner is able to offer a course for the so-called small machine licence.
This machine licence entitles students to use all machines and equipment in the model making workshop. Furthermore, there is the possibility to borrow small equipment. In the model making workshop students make models as part of their coursework. These range from working models made of cardboard and styrodur to elaborately crafted presentation models made of various materials such as plastics, wood and metal. Basically, the required models should be planned in such a way that they can be produced independently.

The workshop management advises the students in the execution of the models, which they build in the workshop room with the tools provided. In a separate machine room there are corresponding large machines, which can only be used by the students to a limited extent.

Prerequisite for the use of the model making workshop is the knowledge and observance of the workshop rules.

The workshop is equipped with the basic carpentry machines. There is a sliding table saw, a band saw, a plate / band grinder, box column drills, a bench router and a combined thickness/ surface planer. The necessary protective equipment (hearing protection, protective goggles, masks, etc.) is available.

Hand machines

There is a wide range of electric hand machines that can be used in the workshop, such as cordless screwdrivers, orbital sanders, triangular sanders, jigsaws, etc.

Small machines

A number of small machines are available: small circular saws, band saws, scroll saws and a crosscut saw. For styrodur processing there are two Styrocut machines No. 3 with complete equipment and one Styrocut machine No. 2 as well as several Thermocuts from Proxxon.

Tools of the trade

There is a basic set of tools for model making: cutting mats, rulers, cutters, clamps - and also the usual carpenter tools such as hammers, pliers, saws, chisels, files, angles, screwdrivers, drills, clamps, etc.

Material

Basically, the users of the model workshop have to procure and bring along the material needed for their work themselves.

However, there is a wide range of consumables available for use, such as glue, glue, screws, sandpaper, wooden dowels, etc.

It is possible to work or have worked on certain solid woods by arrangement.

Of other materials (boards, styrodur, styrofoam, ...) only small parts - "leftovers" - are available for free use.

Workplaces

About 20 workplaces are available in a room separated from the machine room, plus two small workbenches.

Machine usage

The small machines can be used by all users of the model workshop after introduction. The joinery machines may only be used independently after presentation of a machine certificate and an introduction and in the presence of the workshop manager. A copy of the machine licence (TSM / skilled worker certificate) must be presented.

A machine licence valid exclusively for the use of the machines in the model workshop can be made in the workshop after consultation with the workshop manager.

According to the regulations of the professional associations, the operating personnel (in our case the students) must be instructed on the machines that are used. This instruction must be repeated annually. This applies both to people who work with these machines on a daily basis from their professional lives and to students who use them only occasionally. Accordingly, students who have learned the profession of carpenter/woodworker are not exempt from this regulation.

Accident prevention regulations of the HOLZ-BERUFSGENOSSENSCHAFT

Principles of prevention (BGV A 1) of 1 January 2004

§ 4 - Instruction of the insured persons

(1) The employer shall instruct the insured persons on safety and health protection at work, in particular on the hazards associated with their work and the measures to prevent them, in accordance with section 12(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and, in the case of temporary employment, in accordance with section 12(2) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act; the instruction shall be repeated if necessary, but at least once a year; it shall be documented.

(2) The employer shall provide the insured persons with the contents of the applicable accident prevention regulations and BG rules as well as the relevant state rules and regulations relevant to their field of work or activity in a comprehensible manner.

A number of small machines can be rented.

The following are available

• Thermocut-Maschinen
• small circular saws (Proxxon KS 230 und Proxxon FKS/E)
• Cordless screwdriver
• further small machines after arrangement

The machines are loaned to a specific person for a limited period of time. The return date must be strictly observed. The machines may not be passed on to third parties. There is only a limited number of devices available, which may cause bottlenecks. Advance reservations are therefore advisable.