Recommended Gear/Kit

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