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Shop Basics & Certification at Ace Makerspace

You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the ace makerspace website: Shop Basics & Certification – Ace Makerspace

Your Ace Makerspace Woodworking and Metalworking experience starts here! First, get up to speed on shop etiquette and learn the ins and outs of sharing tools and space at Ace Makerspace. This one-hour certification class is required for ALL Wood and Metal Shop users.

Level: Beginner to Expert
Timing: 1 hour
Location: Ace Workshop Suite #214
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Ace Shop Basics (required to use the Ace Shops)
Age: 14+

Agenda

  • How to find out what is safe use / Safety Tools
  • Better than you found it
  • What tools require certification
  • Using Tool Asset numbers
  • Consumables
  • Managing Power
  • Dust collection and the Cyclone
  • Storage
  • Reserving Space Dibs
  • Reporting when things go wrong, or you do something good
  • Slack at Ace and for Shop Engagement
  • How to get help and find things – Wiki + Slack + Go to Class
  • Air Quality Management Sign Up

What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, ear protection, and hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 4 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $18.50*
*You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the ace makerspace website:https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/shop-basics-6-19-25/ Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
Categories: In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Other, Rainy Day Fun
Venue: Ace Makerspace
Address: 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214 Oakland, CA 94608

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