Woodworking & Carpentry¶
[1–2 sentence overview of the woodshop area and general shop etiquette (dust collection, cleanup, tool check-out if applicable).]
Machines¶
SawStop Table Saw¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: Yes — [sign-off process]
Overview [flesh-detection table saw — flagship safety feature, primary use cases]
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Blade size | |
| Max rip capacity |
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
- [ ] Internal SOP / checklist (link)
Makita Track Saw¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [use for breaking down sheet goods with clean, straight cuts]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Makita Aluminum Track Saw¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [specialized for cutting aluminum stock — note blade type and feed rate differences from the wood track saw]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Makita Edge Router¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [for edge profiling/trimming]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Bosch Circular Saw¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [handheld cross-cutting/ripping]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Metabo Chop Saw¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [miter/cross cuts on dimensional stock]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Metabo Band Saw¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [curved cuts, resawing]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Einhell Scroll Saw¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [fine/detail curved cuts]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Ferm Belt Sander and Disc Sander¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [stationary sanding — belt for edges/faces, disc for angles]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Holzman Drill Press¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [precision vertical drilling]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Bosch Router¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [handheld/table-mounted routing — profiles, dados, joinery]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Stanley Drill/Bohrhammer¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [handheld drill / hammer drill for masonry and general drilling]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Stanley Impact Driver¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [fastening — high torque driving]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Planer¶
Location: [where in the shop] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [thicknessing stock to uniform dimension]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Safety¶
Required before first use
[Certification/training requirement per machine, especially the table saw and any stationary power tools]
- PPE: [safety glasses, hearing protection always; dust mask for sanding; no gloves near spinning blades; tie back hair, no loose clothing/jewelry]
- Dust collection: [must be connected/running for stationary machines]
- Push sticks/blade guards: [required use on table saw, band saw, etc.]
- One person, one machine: [no one else nearby the cut line while operating]
- Emergency stop / shutoff locations: [per machine]
- Emergency procedures: [who to contact, first aid kit location, incident reporting process]
FAQ¶
Q: [Do I need a check-out/sign-off before using powered woodshop tools?] A:
Q: [Can I bring my own wood/material?] A:
Q: [What do I do with scrap/offcuts?] A: