WOODWORKING
The Cedar Valley Makerspace offers a fully functioning woodshop. Before using tools in this area, members must have read the user manuals and safety guides, as well as attended an orientation of the equipment. This is a Level 2 Area at the Makerspace.
Members can request an orientation to the equipment at any time, by messaging on the user Slack channel or by emailing info@cedarvalleyakers.org
Maker Skills:
There are a variety of maker skills utilized in woodworking, including, but not limited to: hand-eye coordination, strength, precision, design, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Jet Morticer
Equipment & Resource Videos:
Always read the user manual and follow safety recommendations. In addition, tool-specific safety information can be found at the Power Tool Institute - like the resource video below. It's a great place to get started, along with the other resource videos on this page.
Bosch Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Read the user manual for this machine here.
Grizzly 15"Surface Planer
Grizzley Table Saw 10" G0690
Read the user manual for this machine here.
Check out these resource videos for more information on tablesaw basics:
Be sure to read the Saw Stop Essentials and review the user manual here before your first use.
Check out the resource video below for more information:
SawStop Industrial Saw
Read the user manual for this machine here.
Check out the resource videos below for more information:
Laguna 14
For more information, check out the Laguna website, project videos, and machine tips. Read the user manual for this machine here.
Wood Lathe - Model G0733 18" X 47"
Powermatic 1-1/2 HP Belt/Disc Sander
Powermatic PM2820EVS Drill Press
The Powermatic drill press should be used for non-metals only. See the machine shop in Welding & Fabrication for drilling in metals.
Read the user manual for this machine here.
Check out this resource video for more information: