Table Saw

Badge Checkout Requirement

In person checkout required

Prerequisite

Wood Shop Orientation

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Timestamps

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Types of wood sawing

Opening the table saw

Taking out the blade

Looking at the cartridge

Types of blades and their uses

Putting table insert back in

Using the rip fence

Angle adjustment of the blade

Using the tri square, angle meter, and height gauge

Using rollers to support longer wood pieces

Using stock guides

Finding the right height of the blade

Proper positions when pushing wood through table saw

When to use a push stick

Safety measures when cutting

Turning on the saw

Using the key for bypass mode

Doing a cut with the stock guides

Using a feather board

Tools for cross cutting

Facilitator Checkout

Community Facilitators are volunteers who to advise MakeHaven members on projects and show members how to use the tools.

Facilitator hours will be BY APPOINTMENT during their listed hours. To make an appointment, contact the facilitator directly via Slack. To prevent unnecessary space access during the pandemic, facilitators will not be in the space unless they have an appointment. Note that some facilitators are available only for online virtual appointments at this time. Any questions please email info@makehaven.org.

Community Facilitators are volunteers who to advise MakeHaven members on projects and show members how to use the tools.

When	Photo	Name / Activity Area
Fri, Jul 18 2025, 4 - 7pm Login to Schedule Request Appointment		Michael Hanke Woodworking
Mon, Jul 21 2025, 3 - 6pm Login to Schedule Request Appointment		Mike Lockett Woodworking
Tue, Jul 22 2025, 12 - 3pm Login to Schedule Request Appointment		William Pieragostini Woodworking
Tue, Jul 22 2025, 6 - 9pm Login to Schedule Request Appointment		Jacob Miller Woodworking
Wed, Jul 23 2025, 11am - 2pm Login to Schedule Request Appointment		Jeffrey Cargos Woodworking
Wed, Jul 23 2025, 6 - 9pm Login to Schedule Request Appointment		Jared Crouch Metal Shop & Woodworking

All Badge Issuers

Jorge Alfaro-Murillo

William Pieragostini

Akeera Peterkin

Earn Badge at Upcoming Event

Participation in this event take the place of meeting with a facilitator for a checkout, but you must still watch video and pass quiz in advance to earn badge.

Sunday, September 28th

Craft Your Own Cutting Board: Intro to Woodworking Basics

Embark on your woodworking journey with A Cut(ting Board) Above the Rest, where the art of crafting meets the practicality of creating a custom, handmade piece. Whether you're new to woodworking or looking to elevate your kitchen game, this introductory class led by Akeera is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of woodcraft.

Badges Earned

Woodworking Basics

Bundle Areas of Interest

Woodworking

Bundle Level

Beginner

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Wood Shop Orientation

This video covers the basics of using the Woodshop at MakeHaven, and is a pre-requisite for using the room or any of the tools in it.

Badge Checkout Requirement

Badge applied after successful quiz

Table Saw

Badge Slots Required

1 appointment slot -- can add a second 15 minute or less tool

Badge Checkout Requirement

In person checkout required

Estimated Minutes for Checkout

15 Minutes

All Badge Issuers

Jorge Alfaro-Murillo

William Pieragostini

Akeera Peterkin

Compound Miter

Badge Slots Required

1 appointment slot -- can add a second 15 minute or less tool

Badge Checkout Requirement

In person checkout required

Estimated Minutes for Checkout

15 Minutes

All Badge Issuers

Jorge Alfaro-Murillo

Finnian Ramirez-Montañez

William Pieragostini

Akeera Peterkin

Woodshop Drill Press

Applicable to woodshop drill press

Badge Slots Required

1 appointment slot -- can add a second 15 minute or less tool

Badge Checkout Requirement

In person checkout required

Estimated Minutes for Checkout

10 Minutes

All Badge Issuers

Jorge Alfaro-Murillo

William Pieragostini

Band Saw

Badge Slots Required

1 appointment slot -- can add a second 15 minute or less tool

Badge Checkout Requirement

In person checkout required

Estimated Minutes for Checkout

15 Minutes

All Badge Issuers

Jorge Alfaro-Murillo

William Pieragostini

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