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 …
Category: Workshop Maintenance
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 …
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 …
Workshop Supply Closet
The Workshop Supply Closet has a combination of things that are for members. Either consumables like sandpaper, or cleaning tools like brooms. It also has some handy coat hooks and is a great place to stash your backpack while you work. Below is a photo inventory of what is in the closet as of May …
Updating/Repairing Dust Collection Seals
Over time the tape seals used to connect the ducts and seal the gates is going to fail. Dust, forced air, vibration, and time. They will need to be replaced. Materials and Tools A box cutter Silver HVAC Tape (not common duct tape) A shop vac in good working order Spray clean or soap Paper …
Air Quality Maintenence (AQM)
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 …
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 …
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 …
Workshop Monthly Mtg – July 13, 2022
Every 2nd Wednesday at 7pm Pacific This is an audit-only meeting. Future meetings will be open to member and community topics and presentations. Learn more about meeting transparency at Ace. To join the meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/cpg-pyim-dzk Or by phone, dial +1 219-301-0879 and enter this PIN: 255 695 547# Topics: Approx. 2hrs 15m …