Drill Press
Make: Powermatic
Model: PM2800B
Use: Drilling holes in a wide variety of materials
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods (e.g., pine, cedar)
- Hardwoods (e.g., oak, maple, walnut)
- Plywood and composite boards
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Polycarbonate
- PVC
- ABS
Table Saw
Make: SawStop
Model: Professional
Use: Rip and cross cutting wood and some plastics
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, fir, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, cherry, walnut, etc.
- Engineered Wood Products: Plywood, MDF, particleboard, and OSB
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan)
- PVC
Compound Miter Saw
Make: Dewalt
Model: DWX723
Use: Cross cutting wood and some plastics, can be set to cut at compound angles
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, spruce, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, walnut, cherry, etc.
- Engineered Wood Products: Plywood, MDF, particleboard, and laminated wood.
- PVC
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan)
- Other rigid plastics, depending on the blade type.
Panel Saw
Make: Speedcut
Model: H5
Use: Cutting large sheets of plywood or some plastics into smaller sheets
Materials Allowed
- Plywood
- MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard)
- Particleboard
- OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
- Hardwood Veneers
- Softwood Panels
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan)
- PVC Sheets
Band Saw
Make: Jet
Model: 714400K
Use: Cutting curves and detailed designs in wood and some plastics
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, fir, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, cherry, walnut, etc.
- Plywood and Veneers
- Engineered Wood: MDF, particleboard, and laminated wood
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan)
- PVC
Belt/Disk Sander
Make: Grizzly
Model: W1712
Use: Smoothing the surface of wood and some plastics
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, spruce, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, cherry, walnut, etc.
- Engineered Wood: Plywood, MDF, particleboard, and OSB.
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan)
- PVC and similar rigid plastics (ensure proper sanding belts/discs)
Scroll Saw
Make: Rikon
Model: 10-600vs
Use: Used for making precise, intricate cuts and detailed designs in thin materials
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, spruce, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, walnut, cherry, etc.
- Plywood: Suitable for detailed cuts in thin sheets.
- Veneers: For fine decorative designs.
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan)
- PVC sheets
Router Table
Make: Sawstop
Model: ?
Use: Provides a stable surface for precision shaping, edging, grooving, and decorative work on various materials.
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, fir, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, walnut, cherry, etc.
- Engineered Wood: Plywood, MDF, particleboard, and laminated wood
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan)
- PVC
Spindle Sander
Make: Triton
Model: TSPST450
Use: Sanding curves, contours, and edges
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, cherry, walnut, etc.
- Plywood and Veneers
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate
- PVC
Downdraft Table
Make: Sand Pro
Model: M4831
Use: Capture dust and debris generated during sanding and other finishing tasks.
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods (e.g., pine, cedar)
- Hardwoods (e.g., oak, maple, walnut)
- Plywood, MDF, particleboard
- Acrylic (e.g., Plexiglas)
- Polycarbonate (e.g., Lexan)
- PVC
Planer
Make: Oliver
Model: M-4430.201
Use: Smooth, flatten, and reduce the thickness of wood and other materials
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, fir, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, cherry, walnut, etc.
- Engineered Wood: MDF, plywood, laminated wood, and particleboard
Jointer
Make: Laguna
Model: JX|8
Use: Flatten, square, and smooth the edges of boards
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, spruce, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, walnut, cherry, etc.
- Engineered Wood: MDF, plywood, and laminated boards
VSR Lathe
Make: Rikon
Model: 70-3040
Use: Used for turning wood and some soft materials, allowing for precise shaping, smoothing, and creating cylindrical shapes or designs
Materials Allowed
- Softwoods: Pine, cedar, fir, etc.
- Hardwoods: Oak, maple, cherry, walnut, etc.
- Exotic Woods: Like mahogany or teak for custom turning projects