Woodworking

Woodworking Area Info

Manager: //TODO Note safety glasses are required for all activities in this area.

Woodworking Tools & Equipment for a Makerspace

Power Tools - Stationary

(Some of these we have already, this is just an AI generated framework of tools that it thought would be useful. Please edit.)

• Table Saw - The workhorse of any wood shop
• Bandsaw - Curved cuts and resawing
• Miter Saw / Chop Saw - Crosscuts and angled cuts
• Drill Press - Precise, repeatable holes
• Jointer - Flattening and edge jointing
• Planer / Thicknesser - Dimensioning lumber
• Router Table - Edge profiles and joinery
• Scroll Saw - Intricate curved cuts
• Lathe - Turning bowls, spindles, pens
• Spindle Sander - Smoothing curved edges
• Belt/Disc Sander - General sanding and shaping

Power Tools - Handheld

• Circular Saw
• Jigsaw
• Random Orbital Sander
• Palm Sander
• Router - Handheld with various bits
• Cordless Drill/Driver
• Impact Driver
• Biscuit Joiner
• Pocket Hole Jig (Kreg or similar)
• Oscillating Multi-Tool
• Brad Nailer / Finish Nailer
• Track Saw with >48in and >96in track segments

Hand Tools

• Hand Planes - Block plane, jack plane, smoothing plane
• Chisels - Set of bench chisels in various sizes
• Hand Saws - Crosscut, rip, dovetail, coping
• Mallet - Wooden or rubber
• Hammers - Claw hammer, dead blow
• Screwdrivers - Various sizes and types
• Clamps - Bar clamps, pipe clamps, F-clamps, spring clamps
• Files and Rasps
• Card Scraper
• Spokeshave

Layout & Measuring

• Tape Measures - Multiple lengths
• Combination Square
• Speed Square
• Framing Square
• Marking Gauge
• Calipers - Digital or dial
• Levels - Various sizes
• Straightedge
• Pencils and Marking Knives
• Bevel Gauge

Workholding

• Workbenches - Sturdy with vises
• Bench Vise
• Bar Clamps - Various lengths
• Pipe Clamps
• Quick-Grip Clamps
• C-Clamps
• Spring Clamps
• Bench Dogs and Holdfasts

Safety Equipment

• Dust Collection System - Central or shop vac with separator
• Air Filtration Unit - For fine dust particles
• Hearing Protection - Earmuffs and earplugs
• Safety Glasses and Face Shields
• Respirators and Dust Masks - N95 minimum
• Push Sticks and Push Blocks
• Featherboards
• First Aid Kit
• Fire Extinguisher (Class ABC)

Finishing Supplies

• Sandpaper - Various grits (80-400)
• Wood Stains
• Polyurethane and Lacquer
• Wood Oils (Tung, Danish, mineral)
• Wood Glue (PVA, Titebond)
• Epoxy
• Brushes and Applicators
• Tack Cloths
• Rags and Shop Towels

Sharpening

• Bench Grinder - With appropriate wheels
• Sharpening Stones - Waterstones or oilstones
• Honing Guide
• Strop and Compound
• Diamond Plates

Nice to Have

• CNC Router - For precision cuts and carving
• Laser Cutter/Engraver - For detailed work
• Doweling Jig
• Dovetail Jig
• Mortising Machine
• Wood Storage Rack - For lumber organization
• Panel Saw - For breaking down sheet goods