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 must talk to one of the Woodshop leads, who can be reached by email at [email protected].

Leads

Name	Picture	Description
Jon: the tall skinny one	PHOTO LATER	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
Dan: the big loud one	PHOTO LATER	used to have hair on his head then 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
Jake: the elusive wizard	PHOTO LATER	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

Tools

The following tools are available to Spark Members:

• Hand tools
• Routers and Router Table
• Drill Press
• Compound Miter Saw
• Bandsaws
• Bench Sander
• Portable Power Tools:
  • Drill/Driver
  • Sanders
  • Jigsaw
  • Circular saw
  • Biscuit joiner
• Planer
• Jointer
• Table Saw
• Lathes
• CNC Router
• Air Nailers

Rules and Access

To gain access to the shop, Spark Members should reading through the General Rules and Policies, then e-mail the leads. The leads will schedule a time to sit down, answer questions, discuss the shop, and sign off on shop access.