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Woodworking
How do reserves work in the Woodworking Workshop?
People tend to work on a combination of tools when working wood: back and forth ripping on the table saw and cross-cutting on the miter saw, then drilling a hole and fastening with a driver. When you reserve Woodworking, you reserve the entire shop area, with access to all the tools described in this section — assuming you’ve received safety training! If you need training on one or more of your planned tools, sign up back-to-back slots to add the necessary time.
There are a maximum of two slots that can be signed out simultaneously in Woodworking. We’re sorry, but more than that creates a crowded safety hazard.
Students must be directly supervised when using any Stationary Saw. Faculty and staff may work unsupervised by our monitors, but must have a partner to adhere to the “buddy system” for safety. Any monitor who is certified in the shop can function as that partner, but be aware that not all monitors may be certified. Consult the Hours at the bottom of this web page to identify which monitors are available.
General Woodworking Inventories
What’s in the storage drawers? Find out here. For the tool rack, see Hand Tools below.
Portable Power Tools + PPE
Woodworking
Post-Production
General Office
Stationary Saws
Table Saw
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Bosch 4100XC-10 10 inch Worksite Table Saw
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A table saw is the heart of any traditional machine shop. The Bosch Worksite saw is a versatile, portable, stable, and precise tool. |
- Type: Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand.
- Blade: 10 in Carbide-Tipped.
- Power: 15 amp, 4 max hp.
- Table size: 30 in x 22.5 in, 30 in rip capacity to saw 4 ft sheet goods in half.
- Safety features: Guard system for the blade, square-locking rip fence, miter gauge, heavy-duty push stick, throat plate insert for easy changing of blade.
- Dust attenuation:
- Blast gates isolate tool for maximum suction
- Oneida Dust Deputy Cyclone large particle separator
- Jet 650 CFM Dust Collector
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
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Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other saw-friendly materials on hand, such as acrylic plastic, polycarbonate, or museum mounting board. |
Fasteners and Finish Materials on Hand
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We have a large collection of fasteners on hand, sorted and unsorted. Whatever we have is yours to use. We may also have:
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Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
- Rigid foam block may be cut on the band saw only.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Table Saw Safety Training Refresher
NOTE: We do not train for advanced cuts demonstrated past 9:13 on this video.
Slideshow
Documentation
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PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
Ear Protection |
Dust Mask |
Miter Saw
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Bosch CM10GD 10 inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw
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The Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw combines the depth of a radial arm saw with the complex angle ability of the compound miter saw. |
- Type: Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw with Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand.
- Blade: 10 in 60-Tooth Carbide-Tipped.
- Power: 15 amp, 4800 no-load rpm.
- Crosscut capacity range: 3 ⅛ in x 12 in, 0° miter 0° bevel; 1 in x 8 in, 45° miter 45° right bevel.
- Bevel angle range: 47° left, 47° right.
- Miter angle range: 52° left, 60° right.
- Material length capacity: 16 feet with stand-out-feed extensions.
- Safety features: Ergonomic ambidextrous handle, tall sliding 4 ¼ in fences, automatically retracting blade guard, front-controlled bevel lock lever and range selector, electric motor brake for rapid blade stopping.
- Dust attenuation:
- Blast gates isolate tool for maximum suction
- Oneida Dust Deputy Cyclone large particle separator
- Jet 650 CFM Dust Collector
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
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Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other saw-friendly materials on hand, such as acrylic plastic, polycarbonate, or museum mounting board. |
Fasteners and Finish Materials on Hand
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We have a large collection of fasteners on hand, sorted and unsorted. Whatever we have is yours to use. We may also have:
|
Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
- Rigid foam block may be cut on the band saw only.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Miter Saw Safety Training Refresher
Slideshow
Documentation
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PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
Ear Protection |
Dust Mask |
Band Saw
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Rikon Model 10-305 10 in Bandsaw
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Free-form and curving cuts are possible with the Rikon Bandsaw, as well as resawing and deep cut procedures. High density foam stock blocks for the CNC Router are cut using this machine. |
- Type: 10 in Woodworking Bandsaw.
- Blade: 70 ½ in l, ⅛ to ½ in w.
- Power: 3.5 amp, ⅓ hp.
- Blade speed: up to 2780 ft/min.
- Cutting width: 9 ⅝ in.
- Resaw capacity: 4 ⅝ in h.
- Table size: 13 ¾ in x 12 ½ in.
- Safety features: Quick-stop paddle switch, 2 in tall fence, miter gauge, easy bearing guide height settings.
- Dust attenuation:
- Blast gates isolate tool for maximum suction
- Oneida Dust Deputy Cyclone large particle separator
- Jet 650 CFM Dust Collector
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
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Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other saw-friendly materials on hand, such as acrylic plastic, polycarbonate, or museum mounting board. Resawing tall stock and using high density foam blocks to create stock for the CNC Router is a common use for this tool. |
Fasteners and Finish Materials on Hand
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We have a large collection of fasteners on hand, sorted and unsorted. Whatever we have is yours to use. We may also have:
|
Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
- Rigid foam block may be cut on the band saw only.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Band Saw Training Refresher
Slideshow
Documentation
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PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
Ear Protection |
Dust Mask |
Stationary Tools
Disc-Belt Sander
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Shop Fox 6 in Disc / 36 in Belt Sander
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Two kinds of sanding methods share one motor in this tool. |
- Type: Bench-top combination disc/belt sander.
- Motor: ½ hp, 120V, single-phase, 3600 rpm.
- Belt: 4 in x 36 in.
- Disc: 6 in.
- Table size: 6 ¼ in x 9 in.
- Safety features: Miter gauge for disc, fence for belt.
- Dust attenuation: Blast gates isolate tool for maximum suction
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
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Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other sander-friendly materials on hand. |
Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Safety Training Refresher
Slideshow
Documentation
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PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
Dust Mask |
Drill Press
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Rikon 8 in Drill Press
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Drill small holes where vertical precision matters using the Drill Press. |
- Type: Bench-top drill press.
- Motor: ⅓ hp, 2.5 amp, 1720 rpm.
- Chuck: ½ in.
- Spindle travel: 2 in.
- Table size: 6 ⅝ in x 6 ⅜ in.
- Speeds: 5, 620 to 3100 rpm.
- Maximum depth, chuck to table: 7 in.
- Safety features: Chuck guard (not shown).
- Dust attenuation: Blast gates isolate tool for maximum suction
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
|
Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other drill-friendly materials on hand. |
Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Safety Training Refresher
Slideshow
Documentation
|
PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
Dust Mask |
Portable Power Tools
Cordless Drill-Driver
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Milwaukee Cordless Drill-Driver
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Our Drill-Driver provides ergonomic balance and long run-time on a battery charge, for drilling holes or driving fasteners: |
- Type: M18 ½ in Compact Brushless Drill/Driver.
- Chuck: ½ in.
- Maximum torque: 500 in-lb.
- Speeds: 0-450/0-1,800 rpm.
- Maximum depth, chuck to table: 7 in.
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
|
Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other drill-friendly materials on hand. |
Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
- Rigid foam block may be cut on the band saw only.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Safety Training Refresher
Slideshow
Documentation
|
PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
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Cordless Jigsaw
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Milwaukee Cordless Jig Saw
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Our Jig Saw provides precision cutting for over 100 linear feet on one battery charge. |
- Type: M18 FUEL Barrel Grip Jig Saw.
- Blade: T-shank jig saw blades.
- Speeds: 6, 0-3500 spm.
- Maximum bevel angle: 45°.
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
|
Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other drill-friendly materials on hand. |
Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
- Rigid foam block may be cut on the band saw only.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Safety Training Refresher
Slideshow
Documentation
|
PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
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Cordless Orbital Detail Sander
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Milwaukee Cordless Orbital Detail Sander
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Our Jig Saw provides precision cutting for over 100 linear feet on one battery charge. |
- Type: M18 FUEL Barrel Grip Jig Saw.
- Blade: T-shank jig saw blades.
- Speeds: 6, 0-3500 spm.
- Maximum bevel angle: 45°.
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
|
Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other drill-friendly materials on hand. |
Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
- Rigid foam block may be cut on the band saw only.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Safety Training Refresher
Slideshow
Documentation
|
PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
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Heat Gun
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Red Binder
Bending, Stripping, Heat Welding
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Any material that deforms under heat can be manipulated by the high heat of this tool. Also good for stripping paint or removing labels. Helps with curing and drying materials. |
Heat Gun Safety Tips
Slideshow
Documentation
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PPE Requirements
.afety glasses. In some but not all contexts, heat resistant gloves are required.
Hand Tools
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Inventory
Red Binder
Standard Wood Shop Hand Tools
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A large assortment of hammers, hand saws, drivers, sockets, clamps, and other hand tools are available in MakerSpace. These are reserved along with access to power equipment when you reserve a Woodworking Workspace. Only General Shop Safety Training is required; no additional Equipment-Specific Training is necessary. Staff will assist you with using any low-hazard hand tool you are unfamiliar with. Tools may NOT leave MakerSpace. |
MakerSpace offers the following as courtesy consumables. Availability is dependent upon what we have on hand. We cannot guarantee we have what you need, but stop by and see if there's something you can use before you buy!
Wood on Hand
|
Whatever random lumber, plywood, or wood products we have on hand are yours to use. These by-products left over from other projects are kept for prototyping purposes. We may also have other saw-friendly materials on hand, such as acrylic plastic, polycarbonate, or museum mounting board. Resawing tall stock and using high density foam blocks to create stock for the CNC Router is a common use for this tool. |
Fasteners and Finish Materials on Hand
|
We have a large collection of fasteners on hand, sorted and unsorted. Whatever we have is yours to use. We may also have:
|
Bring Your Own Materials
You may bring your own materials and use our machines. Please limit your choices to the following on our saws:
- All types of new untreated wood and wood-based products, including milled lumber, plywood, LDF, MDF, HDF. Please limit the size of sheet goods to handy panel size (4 ft x 4 ft or smaller).
- Acrylic sheet or styrene plastic, 4 ft x 4 ft or smaller.
- Rigid foam block may be cut on the band saw only.
NO:
- Used lumber or wood products that have ever received fasteners of any kind.
- Metals, glass, or PVC.
- Excessively abrasive materials, masonry, stone, or ceramics.
- Materials that create excessive or hazardous airborne particulate waste, such as plaster, homosote, or pressure-treated lumber.
- Full 4 ft X 8 ft sheets of plywood or wood product panel. Lumber retailers will usually allow you a free cut or two in their facility to bring a full sheet down to handy panel size.
Basics of Hand Tool Safety
Slideshow
Documentation
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PPE Requirements
Recommended PPE for hand tools:
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Eye Protection |
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Airbrush Station
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Inventory
Red Binder
Gaahleri Airbrush Kit
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The 8 micro air channel nozzle enhances airbrush performance through consistent and even airflow. The paint reservoir is polished to a mirror level finish that helps with everyday color swapping task. Prevents build-ups and saves time, and having a detachable cup makes it easier to clean and maintain airbrush to prevent clogs etc. |
- Nozzle size: 0.38 & 0.5 mm
- Gravity fluid cup: 1/4 oz
- Dual-action: ✔
- Nozzle Structure: Self-centering
- Atomization: Exceptional
- Detail: Premium
- Inner Paint Cup: Mirror finish
- Weight with cup: 122 g
- Kit comes with cleaning jar and many other features
Gaahleri Airbrush Spray Booth with Waterfall
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The combination of a waterfall with rear filter significantly reduces dust, improving the finish of the painted product and reducing the risk of dust pollution. Waterfall system provides a healthier spraying environment. |
- Three fan exhaust system
- Max noise level: 53 db
- Water tank: 10 l
- Pump: 15 l/min
- Leveling mechanism for perfect water flow
- Built-in LED lights
- Work volume: 23.6” x 9.4” x 14.2”
24 Color Airbrush Paint Set
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We carry a wide range of colors to experiment with before purchasing your own, and we provide clean-up equipment and materials. |
Bring Your Own Paint
Please discuss options with the staff prior to bringing in your own paint and cleaning materials.
Airbrush Gun Introduction
Dual Air Compressor Kit Introduction
User Guide for Waterfall Spray Booth
Testing Gaahleri Airbrushes: Full Demonstration
Slideshow
Documentation
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PPE Requirements
Required PPE for this tool:
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Eye Protection |
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Electronics
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Inventory
Red Binder
Vastar Soldering Iron
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Optimize the temperature level with the Vastar soldering station. With adjustable temperatures, you can set the heat to the most convenient working standard that suits your soldering needs. It also offers up to 896F, which is enough to tackle a range of soldering ventures.
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Electronics Gear Bin
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The Electronics Gear Bin contains many basic supplies for electronics. |
Adafruit Circuit Playground
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Learn electronics with an all-in-one board that has sensors and LEDs built in. Circuit Playground is the best way to practice programming on real hardware. No soldering or sewing required! Circuit Playground features an ATmega32u4 micro-processor. It also is round and has alligator-clip pads around it. You can power it from USB or a AAA battery pack.
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Bring Your Own Material
Please check in with staff to discuss materials you'd like to bring in for electronics projects we can support with our tools.
Soldering with the Vastar Soldering Iron
Soldering Crash Course
About Adafruit Circuit Playground
Slideshow
Moldmaking
Tool
Materials
Video Guides
Inventory
Red Binder
Mold-making Spans the MakerSpace
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Moldmaking activities cross over many of our work spaces. The CNC Router is a common tool for generating molds. The Woodworking workspace also supports mold-making activities. Our suggestion is to work with the appropriate Reserve to prepare your mold, then sign up for Mold-making to prepare the mold for casting. This alerts monitors to be ready to assist you: it's always good to use the "buddy system" when casting! |
Mold-Making Materials
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We keep a small supply of Smooth-On Silicone mold-making compound to experiment and learn how to work. This prepares you for purchasing and working with your own material. |
Casting Material
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We carry Smooth-On Resin to learn how to cast, as well as standard plaster of paris. |
Bring Your Own Material
Please consult with staff if you wish to bring in mold-making and casting materials. Some VOC materials are not permitted in MakerSpace.
Smooth-On Tutorial Sites
How To Cast Resin Using Smooth-Cast
How To Make a Simple One Piece Silicone Mold
How To Make a 2 Piece Silicone Mold
How to Make a 2 Piece RTV Silicone Mold
How To Make a Silicone Rubber Mold Using OOMOO 30
Making a Silicone Brush On Mold
Slideshow
Documentation
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PPE Requirements
Documentation pending.
