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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 | 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 | * 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 | ||
* Suggested | |||
** Square (Speed square or combination) | |||
** Magnetic dish for parts | |||
= 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 | ||
= Wood Shop = | |||
* Router bits | * Router 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 | ||
* | * Screwdrivers: | ||
* | ** Screwdriver bits in various shapes | ||
** Phillips head | |||
** Standard head | |||
* 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 | ||
* 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 | |||
