Table Saw Basic Rules Only use the table saw if you are properly trained to do so and have taken Ace’s certification class. Wear eye protection. No freehand cuts! Use the fence for rip cuts. Use the miter gauge or crosscut sled for crosscuts. Otherwise, you risk kickback. Kickback often involves more than just …
Category: Workshop
AMT441 Ridgid 4 Gal Shop Vac
RIDGID 4 Gallon 5.0 Peak HP Portable Shop Vacuum This shop vac is intended to be used with the dust separator, which gets attached to the router table or power sanders. In fact, any shop vac can be used with the dust separator, but this shop vac is small enough to fit under the router …
AMT440 Delta Bandsaw Model 52-963
Online Manual: https://www.mikestools.com/download/Delta-Bandsaw-manuals/28-203.pdf (maybe) Download cached version: Delta 28-203 Manual (maybe) Another page about it: http://www.vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=43960 SPECIFICATIONS: Motor: 3/4 HP dual voltage motor set to 115v 11 1/2″ resaw capacity Carter bearing guides top and bottom Max realistic blade size: 1/2″ Max. cutting height (resaw capacity): 3-5/8″ Blade guides: Ball-bearing upper and lower Table size: Table …
3D Printed Workshop Supplies
Some parts and supplies in the workshop are 3D printed. This page contains all of them. Laguna Bandsaw Dust Deflector Insert The Laguna bandsaw (AMT399) has a plastic insert just under the table. It crosses the blade and deflects sawdust toward the dust collection port. It’s an important part because it helps prevent sawdust from …
AMT438 Wen Variable Speed 6″ bench grinder
Serial Number: 12490300297 The Wen Variable Speed bench grinder is part of the workshop’s dedicated sharpening station. The left wheel is only for hollow grinding flat blades like chisels and planes. The right wheel is for sharpening other blades. The grinder should always be used at the lowest speed. Here is a video covering the …
AMT435: The Crafty Library
About the Crafty Library The Crafty Library was officially begun in March, 2025. You can read about its use and features here: The Crafty Library The page below is about managing the library and is mostly useful for people adding books to the library or helping to manage it. Library Management Library Management is divided …
Woodworking Supplies
Where to buy wood and supplies near Ace MacBeath Hardwood, 930 Ashby Ave, Berkeley (510) 843-4390, www.macbeath.com/ Hardwood, Tools, Finishes, Cabinet Hardware, Drawer slides, Blades Many different kinds of hardwood, plywood, furniture hardware, tools, bits, finishes and much more. Ace members get a 10% discount on all purchases Ace Makerspace Plywood Sheets, Bamboo Plywood, Drum …
AMT432 Grizzly 15″ Benchtop Variable Speed Drill Press
Documentation: https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/t33959_m.pdf Tool Manual Contents hide Drill press basics What does a drill press do? Use, rules, and safety Drill speed Drill bits Drill press parts Logs Drill press basics What does a drill press do? A drill press spins a bit precisely in one spot (X-Y axis) and allows you to easily adjust the …
Cleaning Supplies Closet
In the back room of #113, next to Metal Shop, there is a grey cabinet behind the door past the Laser room, labeled “cleaning supplies.” Trash bags, Paper Towels, Hand sanitizer, spray cleaner refills and many more live here. These are all available to member use. Please, also use these supplies to leave it better …
Sharpening Hollow Ground Hand Tools
Sharp hand tools are a joy to use and the opposite is also true. Most hand tools are hollow ground using our Wolverine-style sharpening jig and one of the two white, friable grinding wheels designed for sharpening tools. One is for curved tools and one is only for flat tools. There is a certification class …