Who I am: I’m a computer-controlled machine that can cut, carve, drill, and mill wood and plastics up to 4x8 feet. I use a spinning router bit and move along multiple axes to create precise shapes and patterns.

Why I’m useful: By using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to design your projects and then running that design on me, I can carry out tasks that would take a skilled craftsman many hours or even days to complete manually. I accurately create rabbets and grooves, engrave text, and can machine complex shapes and 3D surfaces.

How to access me: Click my name or image to see my checkout class!

Who I am: I’m a versatile saw with a flat table and a blade that protrudes through an opening.

Why I’m useful: I can do a wide range of cuts, including ripping boards, crosscutting, and more complex cuts like dadoes and rabbets.

Who I am: I make quick, accurate crosscuts and can be tilted and rotated to make compound angled cuts.

Why I’m useful: I’m great for making accurate, repeatable cuts for tasks like framing, trim work, and any project requiring angled cuts in two planes.

Who I am: I’m a large, vertical saw used for cutting sheets of plywood or other panel materials.

Why I’m useful: I make it easier to handle and accurately cut large sheets.

Who I am: I trim wood to a consistent thickness across its length and width.

Why I’m useful: After flattening one face of a board on the jointer, you use me to make the other face parallel. This ensures your wood pieces have consistent thickness and are ready for precise work.

Who I am: I’m used to flatten the faces and edges of rough, warped, or twisted boards.

Why I’m useful: I’m often the first tool you'll use when you're working with rough lumber. I give you a flat surface to work with, making subsequent cutting and assembling tasks easier and more accurate.

Who I am: I’m used to sand wood to a desired thickness with a rotating drum.

Why I’m useful: I help you achieve a uniform thickness and smooth surface, especially on wider boards that can't be handled by a planer.

Who I am: I drill precise, straight holes into wood.

Why I’m useful: I ensure that holes are drilled accurately, quickly, and consistently, which is difficult to do freehand.

Who I am: I’m a large bandsaw capable of heavy-duty resawing. But please don’t curve cut on me!

Why I’m useful: I allow you to cut bigger pieces of wood or resaw lumber into thinner slabs.

Who I am: I’m a smaller bandsaw suitable for curve cutting, resawing, and other basic tasks.

Why I’m useful: I’m more approachable for beginners, suitable for smaller projects, and I can handle a wider variety of materials compared to the resaw bandsaw.

Who I am: I’m a powerful precision tool equipped with a 3-1/4 HP Porter-Cable router.

Why I'm useful: I'm designed to shape wood edges, create grooves, and make intricate cuts. With a 42" x 24" table surface and interchangeable collets, I’m versatile enough for both smaller and larger projects. Remember to bring your own router bits to take full advantage of my capabilities!

Who I am: I’m a versatile machine used for turning wood into round or cylindrical shapes, such as bowls, spindles, and other curved objects.

Why I’m useful: I allow you to shape and smooth wooden pieces with precision, enabling the creation of symmetrical, artistic, or functional designs. If you’re crafting furniture legs or decorative items, pick me!

Who I am: I'm a woodworking tool that has a spinning disc for sanding the edges and faces of wood pieces.

Why I’m useful: I’m handy for quickly smoothing edges, squaring ends, and sometimes even shaping curves.