Woodshop
Trainings
Woodshop Orientation
This orientation covers the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work safely and confidently in the Decatur Makers woodshop, including:
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Equipment operation — SawStop table saw and compound miter saw
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Safety essentials — air filtration system, dust collection system, fire extinguisher use, first aid kit location, and bleed control kit
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, demonstrate safe hands-on use of each tool, and receive sign-off to use them independently upon completion.
Wood Lathe 101
This safety class covers the foundational lathe knowledge needed to work safely and confidently with the smaller lathe's at Decatur Makers. This includes:
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Basic Operation - Be able to setup and operate the Lathe.
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Mounting Blanks - Explore different ways to mount wood while turning.
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Lathe Tools - Understand the basic difference between a bowl gouges and spindle gouges.
The wood lathe demands significant muscle memory. This will be a very hands-on class, providing students with as much time as possible to get a feel for the tool.
Woodshop Power Tools
This safety training class for members covers the following tools:
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Small Benchtop Bandsaw
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Drill Press
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Router Table
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Scroll Saw
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Planer
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Benchtop Sanders
During the class, members will have the opportunity to ask questions, practice the safe hands-on use of each tool, and complete a skills check-off for independent use approval.
CNC Router Training
This CNC training covers Mandatory Equipment Safety Training required to access the CNC machine, plus a Woodshop Orientation to get familiar with shop safety and the filter/dust collection systems. You'll get hands-on time on the CNC machine and learn to design a simple engraving project using VCarve Pro software.