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Woodshop

2022-07-15T13:49:09Z

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[[Category:Woodshop]]

Of all the Spark workspaces, the Woodshop is currently the largest, the loudest, and the most potentially hazardous. Fortunately, the Woodshop Leads are here to help you learn to use the space safely and enjoyably. Classes occur regularly to introduce tools and techniques to both members and non-members, and qualified Spark members may use the shop at any time. To get certified, members should check the "Rules and Access" section below, or talk to one of the Woodshop leads, who can be reached by email at [mailto:woodshop@sparkmakerspace.org woodshop@sparkmakerspace.org].

== Leads ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
!style="width:33%" style="text-align:center;"|''Jon'' </br>The tall skinny one
!style="width:33%" style="text-align:center;"|''Dan''</br>The big loud one
!style="width:33%" style="text-align:center;"|''Jake''</br>The elusive wizard
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:WS_Lead_Jonathan.png|200px]]
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:WS_Lead_Dan.png|200px]]
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:WS_Lead_Jacob.png|200px]]
|-
|
* occasionally mistaken for a lost middle school student
* often seen poking spinning lumps of wood with sharp sticks
* usually found in the shop Monday and Friday evenings
|
* used to have hair on his head before it all slid down to his chin
* often seen wearing wearing full PPE while trying to talk too much
* usually found in the shop Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
|
* the wisest and most experienced of the bunch
* often seen partaking in the New London arts, music, social and political scenes, sometimes all at once
* usually found in the shop when least expected
|}
Reach the leads by email at [mailto:woodshop@sparkmakerspace.org woodshop@sparkmakerspace.org]

== Rules and Access ==

''See also: [[Woodshop Access]]''

To gain access to the shop, Spark Members should read through the [[media:WS_General_Rules.pdf|General Rules and Policies]], then e-mail [mailto:woodshop@sparkmakerspace.org the leads]. The leads will schedule a time to sit down, answer questions, discuss the shop, and sign off on shop access. The [[Woodshop Access]] page has more details.

== Tools ==

''See also: [[Woodshop Tools]]''

The woodshop has a wide variety of tools available for use, and the Leads are constantly working to upgrade and add more. Spark-written [[Woodshop Tools|instructional guides and manufacturer's manuals]] are available for most tools.

A partial list of the available tools:
<div style="column-count:3;-moz-column-count:3;-webkit-column-count:3">
*Hand tools
*Routers and Router Table
*Drill Press
*Compound Miter Saw
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iIh_bkqbD1buJDzMhSem8JX_2CmdB57e/view?usp=sharing Bandsaws]
*Bench Sander
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/10wzvRu9767_unezTBXMXCuUdohU4iQ1X/view?usp=sharing Planer]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O1f-UJFjhw08ihj2yLPSxcs4R5swu7RG/view?usp=sharing Jointer]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cQEDKcF3LYGriF6zKJodmmIIEdAUprap/view?usp=sharing Table Saw]
*Lathes
*[[CNC Router]]
*Air Nailers
*Portable Power Tools:
**Drill/Driver
**Sanders
**Jigsaw
**Circular saw
**Biscuit joiner
</div>

== Classes and Projects ==

''See also: [[Woodshop Classes]]''

The Woodshop Leads usually offer classes in person, at Spark Makerspace. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Woodshop is developing online class options. For current and previous classes, including handouts and pictures, see the [[Woodshop Classes]].

== Photos ==
The Woodshop encourages members to work on their own projects in the shop. A few examples are shown below. If you have examples of work you've done at Spark, email the [mailto:woodshop@sparkmakerspace.org Woodshop Leads] with your pictures.

<gallery>
File:WS_Photo_Class_Bandsaw_Oct2019.jpg|The result of the bandsaw box class in October 2019
File:WS_Photo_Class_Jointer_Dec2019.jpg|Woodshop Lead Jon teaching students to use the jointer
File:WS_Photo_Class_CuttingBoards_Dec2019.jpg|Cutting boards made in the December 2019 class
File:WS_Photo_Proj_Box1_Dec2019.jpg|A maple box with California redwood panels
File:WS_Photo_Proj_Box2_Dec2019.jpg|A maple box with California redwood panels
File:WS_Photo_Proj_Truck_Train_Dec2020.jpg|Toys being finished for Christmas gifts
File:WS_Photo_Proj_FishingRack_Aug2020.jpg|A plywood fishing rod rack being tested in the shop with brooms
</gallery>

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2021-01-18T21:06:22Z

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Spark Makerspace is a [[makerspace]] in beautiful, sunny, downtown, New London, Connecticut. We are a community of makers, hackers, artists, artisans, and creative individuals.

Spark is governed by its [[Board of Directors]], with input from its [[Member Council]]. Day-to-day operations are managed by the [[Executive Director]]. Each workstation is maintained by one or more [[Leads]].

Read our [[Code of Conduct]] and [[Bylaws]]. And we have a [[to-do list]] that you can refer to if you want to help us fill in wiki content.

This wiki is hosted on the [[VM Lab]].

== Getting Started at Spark ==

* [[Membership]]
* [[Workstation Training/Clearance]]
* Read up on [[How Spark Works]] for information on Spark Makerspace's organizational structure and how to get involved in making it a more awesome place.

== Getting started with MediaWiki ==
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* Members/Leads: '''Want to help fill out this wiki? See [[How do I get edit access on this wiki?]]'''
* Red links are pages that don't exist yet! Click on them to get them started!
Be excellent to each other!

== Learn about each of our workstations ==

* [[A/V]]
* [[Electronics]]
** [[3D Printing]]
* [[Woodshop]]
* [[Fiber Arts]]
* [[Stained Glass]]
* [[Screenprinting]]
* [[Printmaking]]
* [[Painting and Drawing]]
* [[Coworking]]

== Meetups ==
Spark has a number of regular meetups.

* [[Electronics Night]] '''(Thursdays, 6-7p)'''
* [[Drawing Night]] '''(Fridays, 7-8p)'''

== Classes ==
* [[How to Host a Class]]

== FAQ ==
* [[Makerspace|What is a makerspace?]]
* [[225|Where is Spark?]]
* [[Printing|How do I print?]]
* [[Diversity & Inclusion|Diversity & Inclusion]]
* [[Help! A Spark computer doesn't work or doesn't have software I need!]]
* [[How do I get edit access on this wiki?]]
* [[Contributing|This wiki is missing information I need!]]

Problems with anything wiki-related? Ping the [[Electronics Leads]].

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2021-01-18T20:31:41Z

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Spark Makerspace is a [[makerspace]] in beautiful, sunny, downtown, New London, Connecticut. We are a community of makers, hackers, artists, artisans, and creative individuals.

Spark is governed by its [[Board of Directors]], with input from its [[Member Council]]. Day-to-day operations are managed by the [[Executive Director]]. Each workstation is maintained by one or more [[Leads]].

Read our [[Code of Conduct]] and [[Bylaws]]. And we have a [[to-do list]] that you can refer to if you want to help us fill in wiki content.

This wiki is hosted on the [[VM Lab]].

== Getting Started at Spark ==

* [[Membership]]
* [[Workstation Training/Clearance]]
* Read up on [[How Spark Works]] for information on Spark Makerspace's organizational structure and how to get involved in making it a more awesome place.

== Getting started with MediaWiki ==
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* Members/Leads: '''Want to help fill out this wiki? See [[How do I get edit access on this wiki?]]'''
* Red links are pages that don't exist yet! Click on them to get them started!
Be excellent to each other!

== Learn about each of our workstations ==

* [[A/V]]
* [[Electronics]]
** [[3D Printing]]
* [[Woodshop]]
* [[Fiber Arts]]
* [[Stained Glass]]
* [[Screenprinting]]
* [[Printmaking]]
* [[Painting and Drawing]]
* [[Coworking]]

== Meetups ==
Spark has a number of regular meetups.

* [[Electronics Night]] '''(Thursdays, 6-7p)'''
* [[Drawing Night]] '''(Fridays, 7-8p)'''

== Classes ==
* [[How to Host a Class]]

== FAQ ==
* [[Makerspace|What is a makerspace?]]
* [[225|Where is Spark?]]
* [[Printing|How do I print?]]
* [[DivInc|Diversity & Inclusion]]
* [[Help! A Spark computer doesn't work or doesn't have software I need!]]
* [[How do I get edit access on this wiki?]]
* [[Contributing|This wiki is missing information I need!]]

Problems with anything wiki-related? Ping the [[Electronics Leads]].