# Wood Working

## Hand Tools

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Hand tools can be used to shape timber and other softer materials, such as plastics.

#### **Our Equipment**

* Saws
* Pull saws
* Chisels
* Planes
* Mallets
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Available for use during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours)

Ask a technician during if you require assistance, or [Book a Technician](/protolab/services/book-a-technician.md) in advance.
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## Band Saw

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<figure><img src="/files/ViWyXt5pS2X0JyPqSyjz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Image Sources: <a href="https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2423321/Felder-Fb-510.html">Left</a> / <a href="https://www.finewoodworking.com/2011/04/22/how-to-cut-curves-on-the-bandsaw">Right</a></p></figcaption></figure>

Material is fed into a continuous band saw blade to create straight or curved cuts.

#### **Our Machines**

* Felder FB 840, 1x
* Felder FB 510, 1x
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#### <mark style="background-color:purple;">INDUCTION REQUIRED</mark>

[**Complete the Induction**](/protolab/equipment/wood-working/band-saw-induction.md)&#x20;

Once you pass the [Band Saw Induction](/protolab/equipment/wood-working/band-saw-induction.md), you may use the wood band saws during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours).
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## Table Saw

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<figure><img src="/files/8uodswLgAYwwGxXiPbdd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Image Sources: <a href="https://www.sawstopstore.com/product-category/refurbished-products/refurbished-saws-for-sale/">Left</a> / <a href="https://woodsparkdesign.com/">Right</a></p></figcaption></figure>

Material is fed into a table-mounted circular saw blade to create straight cuts and grooves. The blade height and angle of the blade to the table can be adjusted.

#### **Our Machines**

* SawStop ICS53415-50, 1x
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#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED</mark>

[**Book a Technician**](/protolab/services/book-a-technician.md)

Or, ask a technician during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md)[ ](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours)to operate the machine on your behalf. Bookings take priority.
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## Mitre Saw

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<figure><img src="/files/Gdc1ekDCF4aKLivggt2B" alt=""><figcaption><p>Image Sources: <a href="https://www.tools.com/festool-kapex-ks-12-slide-compound-mitre-saw-561288.html">Left</a> / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdptzcUC1OE">Right</a></p></figcaption></figure>

A circular saw blade is controlled to make straight cuts in lengths of clamped material. The blade angle can be adjusted in 2 directions to create mitred and beveled cuts.

#### **Our Machines**

* Festool KS 120 EB, 1x
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#### <mark style="background-color:purple;">INDUCTION REQUIRED</mark>

[**Complete the Induction** ](/protolab/equipment/wood-working/mitre-saw-induction.md)

Once you pass the [Mitre Saw Induction](/protolab/equipment/wood-working/mitre-saw-induction.md), you may use the mitre saw during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours).
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## Drill Press

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<figure><img src="/files/uRkSgAo9Q2GwJ1W8oEL0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Image Sources: <a href="https://www.industrysearch.com.au/parken-drilling-equipment-large-capacity-high-speed-precision-drill/p/174102">Left</a> / <a href="https://arvatools.com/what-is-drill-press/">Right</a></p></figcaption></figure>

A drill bit is loaded and fed at a controlled rotational speed into material mounted to the platform, allowing more precise holes to be made than are practicable using a handheld drill.

#### **Our Machines**

* Parken B8-VAR-1F, 4x
* Handheld Drills
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#### <mark style="background-color:purple;">INDUCTION REQUIRED</mark>

[**Complete the Induction**](/protolab/equipment/wood-working/drill-press-induction.md)&#x20;

Once you pass the [Drill Press Induction](/protolab/equipment/wood-working/drill-press-induction.md), you may use the drill press during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours).
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## Planer/Thicknesser

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<figure><img src="/files/1366SARCnBh50ObFjkdr" alt=""><figcaption><p>Image Sources: <a href="https://www.scmgroup.com/en/scmwood/products/joinery-machines.c884/planer-thicknessers-jointer-planers.893/nova-fs-410.585">Left</a> / <a href="https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-use-a-benchtop-planer/">Right</a></p></figcaption></figure>

Blade height is set and planks of material are fed through the machine to smooth the surface, ensure uniform thickness or reduce the material thickness to a specified height.&#x20;

#### **Our Machines**

* Mini Max FS35 Smart, 1x
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#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED</mark>

[**Book a Technician**](/protolab/services/book-a-technician.md)

Or, ask a technician during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours) to operate the machine on your behalf. Bookings take priority.
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## Router Table

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A router bit is loaded and material is guided past the blade to shape its edge, or over the blade to create indentations or openings. Alternately, a portable handheld router can be guided over a fixed workpiece.

#### **Our Machines**

* Carbatec 2400W Router Power Unit, 1x
* Handheld Routers
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#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED</mark>

[**Book a Technician**](/protolab/services/book-a-technician.md)

Or, ask a technician during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md)[ ](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours)to operate the machine on your behalf. Bookings take priority.
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## Domino/Biscuit Joiners

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Dominoes or biscuits can be used like dowels to join parts. These tools make the specially shaped holes required.

#### **Our Equipment**

* Domino Tool, 1x
* Biscuit Tool, 1x
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#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED</mark>

[**Book a Technician**](/protolab/services/book-a-technician.md)

Or, ask a technician during [Open Hours ](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours)for assistance. Bookings take priority.
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## Sanders

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The bench sander can be used to quickly shape smaller parts. Whereas the palm sanders can be used to quickly smooth large areas of material.

#### **Our Machines**

* Bench Sander, 1x
* Palm Sanders
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#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED</mark>

Available for use during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours)

Ask a technician if you require assistance.
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## Other Power Tools

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#### Our Tools

* Reciprocal Saw - for when the workpiece is large and you need to bring a saw to it
* Jig Saw - for cutting curves, slots and taking areas out of the middle of sheet material
* Track Saw - for when the workpiece is large and you need to bring a circular saw to it
* Dremel Tool - for fine shaping
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#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED</mark>

[**Book a Technician**](/protolab/services/book-a-technician.md)

Or, ask a technician during [Open Hours](/protolab/contact-us.md#open-hours) for assistance.
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