The Shop is Conditionally OPEN as of 1/9/23 We are currently experiencing electrical issues in this room and have reached out to the LL and our electricians to figure out a longer-term fix. In the meantime, the shop is conditionally open. What you can expect: All members need to report ALL electrical issues both on …
Category: Workshop
Securing Wood on the Table Saw
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 …
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 (AQM)
This post details the ~Monthly required air quality maintenance work that is required to keep the shops open. Note that the PDF CHECKLIST has been deprecated – please use this wiki page as a checklist for AQM Task Check List Air quality is a matter of safety. When there is fine dust in the air, …
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New vs Old Cyclone Filters 2-2-24 Video History Below is out of date as of 2-1-24.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 (Archived Process)
⚠️ Legacy Process: This process is no longer in use by Ace Makerspace. It is retained for reference only. This process was last updated on August 25, 2022. Archived in 2026. This is a description of the current order of operations to budget and purchase materials for the workshop: consumables and small tools, not capital …
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 …