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 …
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AMT387 – Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 720
Documentation: Make/Model: Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 720 Kreg Pocket Hole Jig Manual Notes for Use: Clamps are your friend This device has a unique dust collection insert to make dust collection via vacuum a snap (manual pg. 6), see below: General Information Pocket hole jigs allow the user to drill a hole at an accurate angle …
AMT356 – 5 inch cross axis vise
Make/Model: GRIP 5″ Cross Axis Vise Documentation: Location: The Workshop, on the Drill Press Status: Cross Vise Basic Rules The vise must be securely attached to the drill press table before use. Do not tilt the drill press table: clamp your workpiece at an angle in the cross vise instead Move the drill press table and/or …
AMT355 Powermatic 6 inch helical jointer
Model: 54HH Manual PDF 66″ long adjustable infeed and outfeed tables provide more working surface Enlarged sheet metal stand provides a sturdy base Extra-long 38″ two-way tilting fence with positive stops provides quick positioning for 90° or bevel cuts Fence controls are center mounted for convenience Fine/quick adjustment lever on infeed table for precision cuts …
AMT268 Dewalt Miter Saw
Make/Model: DeWalt DWS780 Documentation: Manual PDF Miter saw basics What does a miter saw do? Miter saws are designed to make angled cuts (e.g. for moulding, trim work, rafters and other general carpentry applications) and can also make straight crosscuts. Use, rules, and safety The miter saw must be used with dust collection (AMT085 …
AMT265 Nova DVR XP Woodlathe
Model: Nova DVR XP Woodlathe Manual: Manual PDF This video lists the new features in the Nova DVR XP wood lathe that were not in our last lathe. External Resource Videos Basics, chess example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItDHMfYBkWQ Mounting techniques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW4_XtSLbhE Skew chisel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfeLAHQSbqk Beginner Bowl gouge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txMcZ4yFOfA Bowl vs Spindle gouge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC95iQOtONQ Rubric for testing As of …
AMT264 Pocket-Hole Jig
Documentation: Manual: K5Manual Model: K5 Location: Under the Miter Saw work bench in the grey bins. Logs
How to Mega Dust the Workshop
Mega Dusting is a monthly process done to both the front and back rooms of the shop in #214 downstairs Prepare yourself and the rooms Note and remove any existing dust in the cyclone can and alert workshop leadership @team-workshop Put away any hand tools or supplies that have been left out Put away all …
AMT092 Panel Saw
This panel saw is a diy saw using a circular saw. Information about the saw needs to be collected Maintenance Moves cuts smoothly Inspect counterweight, rope condition Inspect power cord and dust hose travel, condition Frame secure Carriage secure and smooth Check alignment Check blade condition Case significantly free of build-up dust Inspect cord Logs
AMT080 Jet 6″ Long Bed Jointer
Model# JJ-6CSDX Documentation: Manual Jointer Basic Rules Don’t use short stock on the jointer Don’t run the short edge of stock (i.e. then end) on the jointer Make the stock as flat as practical before using the jointer Use the jointer to make one face and one edge flat; use a planer to make the …