Woodworking
What is it?
Woodworking is pretty self-explanatory, but the huge variety of different types of wood, along with their very different characteristics make it something that can take a lifetime to master. Yet it is an endlessly fascinating source of joy for many people.
What are the different "kinds" of woodworking
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There are many different kinds of woodworking. Some use specific tools, and they often have specific type of wood that work better for that purpose. Sometimes they can be combined to create very unique, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Furniture Making (tables, chairs, beds... )
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Craft Making (ornaments, boxes, decorations, bird houses...)
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Wood Turning (bowls, spindles, pens, plates...)
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Epoxy & Wood (cutting boards, cribbage boards, corkscrews...)
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Wood Carving (figurines, faces, sculptures...)
Woodworking Tools
Woodworking is done with a variety of hand tools and power tools. The Makerspace has a huge variety of standard inexpensive hand tools which you may already own. What makes the space special is the large number of expensive power tools which most people can't afford on their own. Here is our current list of power tools. We'll do our best to keep this list up to date and include safety and instructional information when possible.
20" Planer
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Manufacturer:
Oliver Machinery
Model:
4430
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20" wide planar
Saw Stop Tablesaw
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Manufacturer:
Saw Stop
Model:
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10" cabinet saw
Midi Lathe
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Manufacturer:
Rikon
Model:
70-150 VSR
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The 12” X 16-1/2” Variable-Speed RIKON Midi Lathe 70-150VSR has been designed to offer features seen on larger industrial lathes. An ideal lathe for novice to professional turners. Designed with a powerful 1.25HP DC BRUSHLESS motor, electronic variable speed controls, a wide range of operating speeds, digital RPM readout, ample diameter and spindle length turning capacities in forward and reverse drives.
6" Jointer
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Manufacturer:
Jet
Model:
JJ-6CSX
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Long bed planer (bladed)
Benchtop Jointer
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Manufacturer:
Jet
Model:
JJB6
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6" helical
12" Planer
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Manufacturer:
DeWalt
Model:
DW735
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A planer is a machine for flattening boards to a precise thichness.
CNC Router
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Manufacturer:
Inventables
Model:
X-Carve
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The X-Carve Pro 4x4 is an industrial-grade, yet user-friendly, CNC router from Inventables designed for businesses and serious makers, offering speed, rigidity, and precision (down to 0.001") for creating signs, furniture, and detailed parts from wood, plastics, and non-ferrous metals.
14" Industrial Bandsaw
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Manufacturer:
Rikon
Model:
10-324
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This Rikon 14" Open Stand Bandsaw delivers the performance you expect and is the most popular model due to its many professional features including tool-less blade guides, a quick release blade tension lever, large adjustment handles, hinged safety blade guard with sight window, high work table height, and base stand with storage shelf.
6" Bandsaw
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Manufacturer:
Delta
Model:
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A bandsaw is a machine for cutting stock either straight or curved. The narrower the blade the tighter curves you can cut.
