There are two types of visitors. Those who are here for Tours or the New Member Workshop and folks who will be using tools. The checkin’ is different for each as we don’t require a waiver for the tour or New Member Workshop. Everybody else must have a waiver. There are two ways to have …
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Teaching Assistance General Training Checklist
This outline is used by a Trainer to teach a new Teaching Assistant/Helper (TAs) Ace Basics. TA’s often are also bringing domain subject expertise to the party as well and this is not covered in this training. Teaching Assistants/Helpers are a vital part of ACE meeting its mission, retaining instructors and staff, and creating a …

Textiles and Coworking Room Layout and Ettiquette
Suite 206 where Coworking and Textiles Live is designed as a flexible modular space. That means it can be reconfigured in many ways for many uses. It also means folks using this space need to be extra mindful about returning it to the default configurations when they are done. Etiquette Return the room to the …

Snaps
This post is all about setting snaps and all the ways possible at ACE. BG Press and Die Setters and Snaps We currently carry Line 20 and 24 BG Snaps and have matching dies that work with BG presses and hand setters. The price list for the hardware can be found here. There is also …
Leather and Lasers Art Options
This post details the options available at the Leather and Lasers Art Workshop. These are the options that require pre-work before the workshop. There will be some options that don’t require customization also available during the workshop as well. Participant Instructions Choose up to 3 options from the design below Email your options to [email protected] …
AMT320 Deburring Tool
Used to remove sharp edges and very small debris from freshly cut or otherwise sharp metal edges. Logs
AMT319 Roper Whitney #16 Bench Punch
The No. 16 bench punch is powerful and easy to operate with a smooth roller bearing action and a 3 1/4″ throat depth. The die show is removable and adjustable, thereby permitting the use of close-fitting punches and dies. Irregular special-shaped punches and dies are available. An optional work table is available for the No. …
AMT302 Laser Access Point
GitHub – acemonstertoys/ace_laser_fatt_app: New laser FATT touchscreen app. Written in python for the Raspberry Pi. This post is a work in progress. Once done it should: Describe in very basic terms for a non-technical user what the access point is, what is does for users, how users interact with it, and how to report issues. …
AMT321 Acrylic Strip Heater
The Acrylic Strip Heater is a commercial-type strip heater designed to heat sheets of acrylic plastic until they become soft and pliable for shaping to the form desired. It is essentially used for straight-line bends or folds and is capable of heating sheet material up to 1/2″ thick and 21″ wide. Heating time varies from …
How to use the Class Development Template
ACE uses a google doc for class development. All class development documents link to a spreadsheet that includes a calculator we developed. The tables from the spreadsheet are then embedded in individual class development documents. Template Format Instructions – These are instructions on how to use the template. Workshop Type – We have three types …