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Ace Makerspace
Where people make things and help others make things in a 24/7 shared workspace.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/events/
This tour goes all the way through the 6 rooms at Ace! (there are stairs involved).
This tour starts at 12pm sharp! One tour only this evening. Please DO NOT arrive more than 5 min. early or late as we will not be able to accommodate extra tours or early starts. Thank You.
- Bandsaw, Drill Press, and Panel Saw Basics - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$70.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/bandsaw-drill-press-and-panel-saw-basics-100123/
DO NOT TRY TO RSVP ON MEET UP!!!
Bandsaws for cutting curves and Drill Presses for precision holes! This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the Ace Workshop including certification. This class is great for beginners and experienced folks alike. Bonus: Learn how to use the Panel Saw to break down plywood sheets quickly and accurately.
Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite #214 Workshop
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Bandsaw, Drill Press, Panel Saw
Age: 16+ with parent or guardian also taking the class
Agenda- Bandsaw basics
- Drill Press basics
- Panel Saw basics
- Proper dust collection, safe use of the saws, and shop protocols
Learn more at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/bandsaw-drill-press-and-panel-saw-basics-100123/
- Shop Basics - RSVP at ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$18.50
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/shop-basics-100223/
DO NOT TRY TO RSVP ON MEET UP!!!
Your Ace Makerspace Workshop experience starts here! First, get up to speed on shop etiquette and learn the ins and outs of sharing tools and space at Ace Makerspace. ALL shop users are required to take this class to use the Ace Workshop and Metal Shops.
Level: Beginner to Expert
Timing: 1 hour
Location: Ace Workshop Suite #214
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Ace Shop Basics (required to use the Ace Shops)
Age: 14+Agenda
- How to find out what is safe use / Safety Tools
- Better than you found it
- What tools require certification
- Using Tool Asset numbers
- Consumables
- Managing Power
- Dust collection and the Cyclone
- Storage
- Reserving Space Dibs
- Reporting when things go wrong or you do something good
- Slack at Ace and for Shop Engagement
- How to get help and find things – Wiki + Slack + Go to Class
- Air Quality Management Sign Up
Learn more at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/shop-basics-100223/
