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Even though PS1 is a building sized toolbox in itself, you probably want your own gear handy when you need it. Here's a suggested kit, adapt for your own needs:
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Even though PS1 is a building sized toolbox in itself, you probably want your own gear handy when you need it. Here's suggested kit, adapt for your own needs:
  
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= General =
 
* Pencil
 
* Pencil
 
* Permanent marker (sharpies - fine and fat tip)
 
* Permanent marker (sharpies - fine and fat tip)
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* Socket and screwdriver kit (An interchangeable screwdriver with bits as well as a socket adapter)
 
* Socket and screwdriver kit (An interchangeable screwdriver with bits as well as a socket adapter)
 
* Tape - cellophane, packing, masking, duct
 
* Tape - cellophane, packing, masking, duct
* Square (Speed square or combination)
 
  
# Protection
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* Suggested
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** Square (Speed square or combination)
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** Magnetic dish for parts
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= Protection =
 
* Eye protection (available at PS1 but is usually smudged/dirty)
 
* Eye protection (available at PS1 but is usually smudged/dirty)
 
* Ear protection
 
* Ear protection
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* Work gloves
 
* Work gloves
  
# Woodshop
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= Wood Shop =
 
* Router bits
 
* Router bits
* Collets
 
* 1/4 and 3/8 Hollow chisel mortiser bits
 
 
* Marking gauge
 
* Marking gauge
 
* 2-6" combination square (one english, one metric)
 
* 2-6" combination square (one english, one metric)
 
* 6" steel rule english/metric
 
* 6" steel rule english/metric
 
* 1/4 - 1/2" brad point drill bits / 12mm brad point drill bits
 
* 1/4 - 1/2" brad point drill bits / 12mm brad point drill bits
* Case of screwdriver bits in various shapes
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* Screwdrivers:
* .5 and .7mm mechanical pencils
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** Screwdriver bits in various shapes
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** Phillips head
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** Standard head
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* Mechanical pencils
 
* Roll of blue masking tape
 
* Roll of blue masking tape
 
* Roll of double-stick tape
 
* Roll of double-stick tape
 
* 6" digital caliper
 
* 6" digital caliper
 
* 6' / 2m tape measure
 
* 6' / 2m tape measure
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* More optional:
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** 1/4 and 3/8 hollow chisel mortiser bits
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** Collets (for Shopbot)
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** A hat (to protect your head from getting bumped when inside the dust collection closet)
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= Hot Metals =
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* TBD - add it yourself?
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= Cold Metals =
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* TBD - add it yourself?
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= Electronics =
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* TBD - add it yourself?
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= Arts =
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* Airbrush media, there are paints and inks but made for airbrush media may prevent frustration 
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* Specialized sewing machine needles — universal needles are in supply so unusual material may need a different type of point, industrial or home machine type
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* Colored special thread, there are a range of colors of multipurpose spools, if your project need a matching color or fiber type i.e. button hole thread of a color to match your fabric

Latest revision as of 18:15, 9 June 2023

Even though PS1 is a building sized toolbox in itself, you probably want your own gear handy when you need it. Here's suggested kit, adapt for your own needs:

General

  • Pencil
  • Permanent marker (sharpies - fine and fat tip)
  • Index cards / PostIts
  • Notebook
  • Tape Measure
  • Memory stick (for using any CNC machine, including 3D printers, as well as the arts Adobe computer)
  • Utility knife
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Socket and screwdriver kit (An interchangeable screwdriver with bits as well as a socket adapter)
  • Tape - cellophane, packing, masking, duct
  • Suggested
    • Square (Speed square or combination)
    • Magnetic dish for parts

Protection

  • Eye protection (available at PS1 but is usually smudged/dirty)
  • Ear protection
  • Lightweight N95 mask
  • Work gloves

Wood Shop

  • Router bits
  • Marking gauge
  • 2-6" combination square (one english, one metric)
  • 6" steel rule english/metric
  • 1/4 - 1/2" brad point drill bits / 12mm brad point drill bits
  • Screwdrivers:
    • Screwdriver bits in various shapes
    • Phillips head
    • Standard head
  • Mechanical pencils
  • Roll of blue masking tape
  • Roll of double-stick tape
  • 6" digital caliper
  • 6' / 2m tape measure
  • More optional:
    • 1/4 and 3/8 hollow chisel mortiser bits
    • Collets (for Shopbot)
    • A hat (to protect your head from getting bumped when inside the dust collection closet)

Hot Metals

  • TBD - add it yourself?

Cold Metals

  • TBD - add it yourself?

Electronics

  • TBD - add it yourself?

Arts

  • Airbrush media, there are paints and inks but made for airbrush media may prevent frustration
  • Specialized sewing machine needles — universal needles are in supply so unusual material may need a different type of point, industrial or home machine type
  • Colored special thread, there are a range of colors of multipurpose spools, if your project need a matching color or fiber type i.e. button hole thread of a color to match your fabric