Methods of Securing Wood on the Table Saw Freehand use of the table saw is not allowed. You must use at least the fence or a miter gauge or a jig when using the table saw. You must never use the fence and a miter gauge at the same time. There are several methods of …
Category: Workshop
AMT382 Bosch 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Make/Model: 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw, GCM12SD Documentation: Manual Usage Many improvements have been made to this saw over other miter saws. While easier for users, it does require awareness of the differences. There are many callouts and diagrams on the saw itself. When in doubt, use your eyes! Quick Terms Bevel An angle …
Air Quality Maintenence
This post details the Monthly required air quality maintenance work that is required to keep the shops open. Air Quality Maintenance PDF CHECKLIST Task Check List Air quality is a matter of safety. When there is fine dust in the air, it is very dangerous for people. The systems at Ace need to be used …
2022 Workshop Renovations
In Sept 2022 a new CNC router was installed, requiring a reorganization of the back room layout in the workshop. The shop leadership is using this as an opportunity to update other aspects of the shop for better use of space, better accessibility, and more efficient dust collection. This page serves as a hub for …
Cyclone Filter Cleaning
New vs Old Cyclone Filters 2-2-24 Video History Below is out of date as of 2-1-24. When we installed a new filter stack and a shaker to the stack for cleaning. More information on how to use to follow. In addition to the monthly Air Quality Management, the HEPA filters must be removed from the …
AMT371 Random Orbital Sander
Model: Hercules HEO11 Documentation: manual Status
AMT370 Detail Sander
Make/Model: Bauer2019Ε-Β Documentation: manual Status
Purchasing and budgeting materials for the workshop
This is a description of the current order of operations to budget and purchase materials for the workshop: consumables and small tools, not capital purchases and not materials for classes. Used from January 2022 and still used as of this publication. TeamShop works with two Google Drive spreadsheets, one to keep track of purchases and …
AMT364 Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander
Make/Model: RIDGID Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander-EB4424 Documentation: Full Manual Sanding belt size is 4″ x 24″: Amazon Link Sanding drums are 4 1/2″ x (1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/2″, 2″): Amazon Link The sander is set up near the shop entrance and uses the bench connection to AMT255 Clear Vue Cyclone for dust collection. Always …
Workshop Capacity and Dibs Policy
We take the safety of members and guests seriously at Ace. We have reached the point of use that we need to set a capacity cap in the Workshops (suite #214 Downstairs). An overcrowded shop is not a safe shop. We also no longer have dibs as a nice to have but a requirement. Please …