Woodshop Area

General Information

MakeICT's woodshop is an enclosed 32'x36' (1152 sq ft) air conditioned area dedicated to wood working.

Mike Hutton is the Benevolent Dictator over the woodshop.

The goal of the shop space is to encourage continued learning of the skills needed to further your knowledge of woodworking!

Machine Access Policy

Approved by the Board of Directors September 18, 2015

Because of the hazardous nature of these tools, before anyone can use the tools, they must pass a regularly scheduled shop safety course that will be posted on the calendar. We want everyone to go home safe and in one piece! SAFE OPERATION of tools is top priority.

Anyone entering the shop will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and possibly dust masks (these will be available for purchase).

To protect machinery as well as to protect other members, only domestic lumber or veneer or WELL INSPECTED reclaimed lumber free of sand, gravel, nails, screws, staples or finish will be allowed in the shop, pressure treated lumber is hazardous and will not be allowed any time. Some people are allergic to certain lumber and have become sensitized to being near the materials, therefore no exotic lumber or veneer (such as the rosewood family, cocobolo, spalted, etc) will be allowed in the shop to protect all members. When in doubt, ask.

It is HIGHLY recommended that we use a buddy system, where no single person is working in the shop without a second person in the building so that if there is an injury, somebody else is there to call for help or assist you.

General Shop Safety

1. Do not use any machine you are not trained on and comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help. Do not force tools.
2. Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug and leave a note on the machine and notify the woodshop BD.
3. NEVER ASSUME A TOOL IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. Always check the tool prior to use.
4. Wear safety glasses at all times when in the shop area, including near the machine shop.
5. Ear protection is also recommended, many of the tools operate above 90 decibels and without protection, you are losing hearing.
6. When using power tools (including hand power tools):
   • No open-toed shoes or loose clothing (remove drawstrings)
   • Remove objects on hands and wrists (including rings, bracelets, & watches)
   • Remove dangly necklaces, hair ornaments, and earrings
   • Restrain long hair to prevent entanglement
   • Do not wear gloves when operating machinery
7. While hand tools are safer than most power tools, they are the cause of most workshop injuries. Make sure all hand tools are sharp and in good condition. Be certain that you know how to use these tools in a way that is safe, effective, and will not damage the tool.
8. Do not leave machines running unattended.
9. Never talk to or disturb anyone operating power tools. If you must talk to an operator wait until the operator notices you.
10. Be aware of the work going on around you. Do not accidentally bump into another person or their materials while they are working.
11. Most shop accidents are caused by working tired, rushed or distracted. As you get more experience, you will learn to listen to the little voice in the back of your mind that says, you probably shouldn't do that. Stop and think, there is usually a safer way of performing that function. These machines do not have a brain, please use yours!

Woodshop Specific Safety

1. All powered woodcutting and sanding tools must be run with dust collection or vacuum equipment connected to the appropriate ports and on at all times. Do not switch the dust collector on and off without time to cool, if you are planning on working with multiple tools, leave the collector on (repeated quickly turning on and off will overheat the motor).
2. Smoke or sparks are bad signs in the woodshop. Stop what you are doing and correct the problem. Usually correct feed and depth of cut or getting a sharp bit / blade will help.
3. No metal cutting allowed on woodshop equipment.
4. No wet or damp items of any type (including drink containers, rags, or hands) may be placed or left on machine surfaces as they will corrode.
5. Do not lean or sit on machinery, these are precision pieces of equipment and you can mis-align them.
6. You are responsible for cleaning your machines, your work space, and putting all tools away immediately after use. Scrap wood should be placed in designated locations. Use vacuums or hand brushes to clean machinery.
7. Users who consistently fail in their clean-up responsibilities may be denied shop access.
8. Do not use stationary equipment work surfaces for sanding, project assembly, layout, applying finishes, etc. Or for uses other than their intended purpose.
9. Make sure machines are in the “off” position and motion has stopped, before leaving them after use.
10. All safety guards must be kept in place while operating equipment. If a guard or safety device is an impediment to safe operation of a machine - ask for help.
11. Use equipment only for its intended use.
12. If you have made an adjustment to a piece of equipment, return it to its normal position after you are done.
13. Make sure the machine’s work surface is unobstructed and clean before use.
14. Always be aware of the proximity of moving machine parts to body parts - fingers.
15. Defects in the wood can be dangerous. Check the stock carefully for knots, splits, and other defects.
16. Keep the machine clean. Remove all tools, lumber, and unnecessary materials.
17. Objects left on the machine can vibrate into revolving cutters. They can then be thrown from the machine with great force. Never clean a machine while it is running.
18. All guests are the responsibility of the member, guests are not allowed to use equipment. This is a working shop, so children less than 7 years old are not allowed for safety.
19. Member will be responsible for replacing the blade and Sawstop brake if the brake is fired for anything other than a true safety firing. If it is a true safety firing, we will need a photo of the fresh wound and SawStop will evaluate the recorded cartridge memory. If SawStop deems it to be a safety firing, they will need the photo and a release for marketing use and they send a replacement cartridge.

This is a video on table saw kickback. Do not try this in the woodshop!

Equipment List

Picture	What	Manufacturer	Model	Power	Status	Expert
	10" Cabinet Table Saw	Saw Stop	Professional PCS31230	220	Operational	Mike Hutton
	8" Carbide Helical Head Jointer	Shop Fox	W1741S	220	Operational	Mike Hutton
	15" Carbide Helical Head Planer	Jet	JWP-15HH	220	Operational	Mike Hutton
	17" Drill Press with laser	Jet	JDP-17DX	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	Oscillating Spindle Sander	Jet	JBOS-5	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	Low Speed 8" Bench Grinder	Jet	JWBG-8	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	Tool Sharpener	Work Sharp	WS3000	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	Cyclone Dust Collector	Oneida Air	5HP Super Dust Gorilla	220	Operational	Mike Hutton
	20" Scroll Saw	Dewalt	DW788	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	16" Scroll Saw	Delta	40-560, TY II	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	2.25HP Router	Bosch	1617EVSPK	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	2" 18Gauge Finish Nailer	Hitachi	NT50AE2	Air	Operational	Mike Hutton
	Router Table with JessEm Lift	Porter Cable	7518	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	12" Double Bevel Miter Saw	Dewalt	DW705	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	6x48 Belt/12 Disc sander	PowerMatic	30b	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	14" Bandsaw	Rockwell	14" Enclosed Base	110	Operational	Mike Hutton
	17" Bandsaw Extreme Series	Grizzly	G0513X2	220	Operational	Mike Hutton
	12x36 Wood Lathe	Rockwell		110	Operational	Mike Hutton
File:ShopBot.jpg	4'x 8' 3 Axis CNC Router	ShopBot	PRT 96	110	Being configured	Chris Butcheller

Wood Shop Approved Users

Name	Notes
Mike Hutton	Wood shop BD
Jerry Carpenter	Wood Shop instructor
Larry Roth	Wood Shop instructor
Clark Schultz	Safety Sultan
Bryan Barr
Brad Cooley
Jens Torrel
Chris Butcheller
David Springs
Recil Robinson
Barry Wright
Jessica Jones
Robert Irons
Jane Teter
Karen Callanan
Santhosh Subramanian
Thomas Bloom
Logan Pajunen
Chuck Surland
David Hammond
Clay Hammond	Accompanied by David Hammond
Kathryn Vernon
Mike Doolittle
Jess Bechtelheimer	Arts BD
Dustin Richey	Treasurer
Dana Danaver
James Classen
Curt Gridley
John Alexander
Christian Kindel