Tool Guides
Manuals, tutorials, and resources for every clearance tool and many open tools in the shop. The main list is quite large and alphabetical, so you may wish to use your browser's search function, Bookstack search, or one of the quick views below to locate the tool you're looking for.
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Conference room teleconferencing
Overview The teleconferencing equipment in the conference room consists of: A rolling stand w...
3D Printers
Chopper: Prusa MK2s by Prusa 3D Artoo, Threepio: Prusa MK3s by Prusa 3D Kaytoo: CR10 MAX + H...
Manual(s)
Prusa Mk2s Manual Prusa Mk3s Manual Creality CR10 Manual
Tool Tutorial
Introduction We have several 3D printers: Prusa MK2s Prusa MK3s Prusa MK3s Creality CR-1...
Member Notes
3DBenchy File
Resources
Prusa Knowledge Base All3DP Printing Tutorials 3DPPGH Discord Server - Local 3D...
Tool Tutorial
(Link to PDF Tutorial) Warnings 🚫Do not use unapproved filaments at Protohaven. It could lead t...
Air Compressor
Eaton PRS0070003 Clearance: everybody can use the air, but only techs and maintenance crew s...
Band Saw, Metal, Horizontal
Jet J-7040M, 10" x 16" Horizontal Mitering Bandsaw Clearance: Required
Band Saw, Metal, Vertical
Manual(s)
Manual
Materials
Approved Materials and Speeds The following table lists appropriate speeds for using the bimetal...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling.
Tool Tutorial
Jet 1610 Vertical Metal Bandsaw – Safety & Operation Overview Before operating the bandsaw, ensu...
Bandsaw Wood Resaw
Table Saw
Belt and Disc Sander
The belt sander is great for knocking the corners and edges off of projects, and other convex con...
Belt Grinder
Blacksmithing
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Model: Mr. Volcano...
Member Notes
Forge 1 and Forge 2 have original kaowool, and should not be used when the insulation is exposed....
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling.
Tool Tutorial
The blacksmithing area is a collection of very simple tools. The work of learning forging is prac...
History
July 2025 Propane Regulators Q: What’s up with the “do not touch” on the forge’s propane regula...
Brad Nailer
Chop Saw, Metal
Evolution S355 MCS
Manual(s)
https://store.evolutionpowertools.com/products/evolution-s355mcs-mitre-chop-saw-heavy-duty-meta...
Member Notes
Resources
Tool Tutorial
Introduction The Evolution S355MCS Mitre Saw is a powerful tool designed for cutting various m...
Tool Tutorial - Notes
Safety-Oriented User Guide for the Evolution S355MCS Mitre Saw The Evolution S355MCS Mitre Saw i...
CNC Embroidery
Stabber: Brother PR-620 Clearance: Required
CNC Metal Mill
Tormach PCNC 770 Aluminum Mill Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. pcnc_770_product...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. The Tormach document library C...
Tool Tutorial
CNC Metal Mill (Tormach 770) The Tormach can cut a diverse range of materials from aluminum, bra...
CNC Plasma Cutter
Hypertherm Powermax65 with CNC Router Parts PRO CNC Plasma Kit Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Avid Pro ...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling.
Tool Tutorial
CNC Plasma Cutter (Avid Pro) The Avid Pro Plasma 4x8 CNC system plus Hypertherm PowerMax 65 plas...
Filling and Draining the Plasma Table
Filling and Draining the Plasma Table The plasma table is made from aluminum and has steel sla...
CNC Router
Pro CNC 5’x10' with NEMA 34 Stepper Motors using GMT Air Cooled CNC Spindle 2.2kW 220/380V 2400...
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Model: Pro CNC...
Member Notes
Vectric VCarve Pro Makerspace edition VCarve Makerspace Edition is a special version of VCarve t...
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling.
Tool Tutorial
CNC Wood Router (Avid Pro 60x120) The Avid CNC router is used to run cutting and milling operati...
Work Holding, Clamps, and Jigs
Work holding In general, no hard metal hold downs are safe for the CNC, like screws or metal cla...
Cold Saw
Jet J-FK350-2K Clearance: Required
Compound Miter Saw, Wood
Consumer Sewing Machine
1-8: Singer Heavy Duty 4423 Clearance: Not required, but we offer skills & safety classes if...
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Singer Heavy Dut...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. CONSUMABLES Appropriate needles and bobbin...
Tool Tutorial
(Link to PDF Tool Tutorial) TODO: factor out content shared with other textiles machines Warnin...
Crown Stapler
Disk Grinder
Drum Sander
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Grizzly G1066Z dru...
Member Notes
Resources
Motor brushes (P1066Z039V4-1) are considered to be consumable. They should both be replaced whe...
Tool Tutorial
Drum Sander The drum sander can be used to: Flatten a board face. Smooth a board face. Redu...
Dye Sublimation Printer
Epson SC-F570 (previously Sawgrass SG1000) Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. epson_sc_f570_...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Sawgrass s1000 ManualSawgrass "Ink Differen...
Tool Tutorial
Epson SureColor F570 Dye Sublimation Printer Dye sublimation is a digital printing technology th...
Finish Nailer
Heat Press and Cap Press
Hotronix Maxx Cap Press, Hotronix Swinger Heat Press Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources.
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Heat Transfer Vinyl Supplier Hotronix Swin...
Tool Tutorial
Heat Press Model: Heat Press Nation Signature Series Manufacturer: Heat Press Nation ...
Hot Air Rework Station
Industrial Serger
Juki Serger MO 6700 Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Juki Serger MO 6...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Needle: DC x 27 (standard) DC x 1 may be us...
Tool Tutorial
Link to PDF Tool Tutorial: Letter size serger.pdf Link to PDF Tool Poster: Serger poster 2025.p...
Industrial Straight Stitch
Juki DDL 8700 Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Juki DDL 8700 In...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Appropriate needles and bobbins are availab...
Tool Tutorial
Link to PDF Tool Tutorial: Letter size straight stitch 2025.pdf Link to 2025 rev. poster: 24 x ...
Industrial Walking Foot
Juki Walking Foot DNU 1541s Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Juki Walking Foo...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. CONSUMABLES Appropriate needles and bobbin...
Tool Tutorial
Link to PDF Tool Tutorial: letter size walking foot 2025.pdf Link to PDF Tool Poster: TODO: fa...
Injection Molder
Morgan Press G-100T Injection Molder Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Injection Molder...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. www.Protomold.com Online mold design guidel...
Tool Tutorial
Morgan Industries G-100T Injection Molding Machine The injection-molding machine forms plastic p...
Ironworker
* Edwards 55-ton Hydraulic Ironworker with PowerLink Clearance: Required
Jointer
Kiln, Jewelry
Laser Cutter, Rabbit
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Model: Rabbit QX...
Materials
Approved and prohibited materials for the laser cutters. Approved Materials for Rabbit Laser Cut...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Lightburn Basic Features Walk-throughLightb...
Tool Tutorial
Class Handout The class handout for basic laser operation: laser_101-basic_operation.pdf Old Tu...
Laser Cutter, Trotec
Trotec Speedy 300 C80
Lathe, Metal
Jet GH-1440W-3, Geared Head Lathe Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Manual Lathe Man...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Where to buy consumables McMaster-Carr is ...
Tool Tutorial
Manual Metal Lathe The lathe is used to make parts with radial symmetry and can be used to make ...
Lathe, Wood
Powermatic 4224B Clearance: Required
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Manufacturer &...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Read Pages 22-28 of the manual Ther...
Tool Tutorial
Wood Lathe A wood lathe is a machine that rotates a piece of wood on an axis and allows the oper...
Magnetic Tumbler
Manual Metal Mill
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Manual Mill-M_69...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. http://www.mcmaster.com/ McMaster-Carr. M...
Tool Tutorial
JET Vertical Mill Loose clothing should not be worn around the mill. ABSOLUTELY NO GLOVES may be...
Manual Plasma Cutter
A plasma cutter is a tool that cuts conductive metals like steel, aluminum, and copper. It uses a...
MIG Welder
Lincoln Electric PowerMIG 256
Panel Saw
Pantograph, Metal
Pantorouter
Manual(s)
pantorouter_howto_guide.pdf pantorouter_assembly guide.pdf Pantorouter+Cart+Plans.pdf
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. https://www.pantorouter.com/
Tool Tutorial
This tutorial outlines how to use the Pantorouter for making repeatable, accurate, and even non...
PCB Mill
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Manufacturer: Ba...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Scotch Double Sided Tape FR-1 Copper Cla...
Tool Tutorial
(Link to PDF Tool Tutorial) Warnings â ï¸Operators must supervise the Othermill whenever it...
Pedestal Grinders
Planer
Plastic Dryer
Plastic Grinder
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Model: Preciou...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. The reason we love the global Precious Plas...
Tool Tutorial
This machine allows you to shred plastic into small flakes. Always use the plunger to guide plas...
Powder Coating Ovens
Powdercoat Booth
Model: SpectraCoat ES-01 Manufacturer: PowderBuyThePound
Reflow Oven
Router Table
Sandblaster
Manual(s)
Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Model: Skatblast...
Member Notes
Resources
Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Additional Resources Manufacturer's websi...
Tool Tutorial
(Link to PDF Tool Tutorial) Warnings ð« Do not point the gun at the window, gauntlets, or a...
Shop Press
Shrinker and Stretcher
Soldering Iron
Soldering Torch
Surface Grinder
TIG Welder
Vacuum Former
Woodshop Grinders
Granite Surface Plate
Hardness Tester
Microscope, Digital
WKR Model 367 Digital Microscope