Woodworking
Woodworking at HSBNE is a vibrant community initiative that provides a space for woodworking enthusiasts to develop their skills and engage in creative projects. The well-equipped workshop offers access to a wide range of tools and machinery, such as table saws, lathes, routers, and sanders. Members can participate in various classes, workshops, and collaborative projects to learn new techniques and hone their craftsmanship. The HSBNE woodworking community fosters a supportive environment where members share their knowledge and expertise, contributing to the growth and preservation of the woodworking tradition in Brisbane.
Some of the key woodworking tools available at HSBNE include:
Table Saw
A table saw is a powerful woodworking tool featuring a circular saw blade mounted on an arbor and driven by an electric motor, providing precise and accurate cuts in various materials with its adjustable blade height and angle.
Cabinet Saw
A cabinet saw is a heavy-duty, stationary table saw with an enclosed base, providing exceptional power, stability, and precision for professional woodworking projects and demanding tasks.
Jointer / Thicknesser
A jointer/thicknesser is a combination woodworking machine that features both a jointer for flattening and squaring wood surfaces and a thicknesser for achieving consistent thickness across the entire length of a workpiece.
Router table
A router table is a stationary woodworking tool that holds a handheld router with the bit facing upward, allowing for precise shaping and cutting of workpieces as they are guided along the table's surface.
Band Saw
A band saw is a versatile woodworking tool with a continuous, looped blade running around two or more wheels, allowing for precise and intricate cuts in various materials, including curves and irregular shapes.
Wood lathe
A wood lathe is a woodworking machine that rotates a workpiece on its axis, enabling the user to shape, carve, and create symmetrical objects by cutting, sanding, or drilling with various hand-held tools.
Drop Saw / Mitre Saw
A mitre saw is a specialized woodworking tool with a mounted circular blade that pivots on an axis, allowing for precise angled cuts, commonly used for making crosscuts and mitre cuts in moldings, trim, and framing materials.
Belt Sander / Disk Sander
A belt sander/disk sander is a combination woodworking tool that features a continuous abrasive belt for smoothing large surfaces and a rotating abrasive disk for precise sanding and shaping of edges or curves.
Spindle Sander
A spindle sander is a specialized woodworking tool with an oscillating, cylindrical abrasive drum that sands and smooths curved, contoured, or irregular surfaces, providing consistent and even results.
Drum Sander
A drum sander is a woodworking machine with a rotating cylindrical drum covered in abrasive paper, used for efficiently sanding large, flat surfaces and achieving a smooth, consistent finish.
Electric Hand Tools
Electric hand tools are portable, powered devices such as drills, sanders, saws, and routers, designed to simplify and expedite various woodworking tasks while offering precision, convenience, and versatility.
Hand Tools
Hand tools are non-powered, manually operated instruments like hammers, chisels, saws, and planes, essential for traditional woodworking and providing fine control, accuracy, and craftsmanship in various projects.
CNC Router
A CNC router is a computer-controlled cutting machine used in woodworking to create intricate shapes and patterns with high precision and repeatability, automating tasks like carving, drilling, and cutting on various materials.
Pantorouter
A pantorouter is a woodworking tool that combines the principles of a pantograph mechanism with a router, enabling the replication of complex shapes and joinery templates with precision and ease, ideal for creating mortise and tenon, dovetails, and other intricate joints.
Drill Press
A drill press is a stationary woodworking tool with a vertically adjustable, motor-driven spindle and chuck, designed for precisely drilling holes at consistent depths and angles in various materials, offering increased accuracy and control compared to handheld drills.
Scroll Saw
A scroll saw is a benchtop woodworking tool with a thin, reciprocating blade, primarily used for creating intricate and detailed cuts, including curves and delicate patterns, in thin materials like wood, plastic, or metal.
Dust Extractor
A dust extractor is a specialized vacuum system designed to remove and collect fine dust particles and debris generated during woodworking processes, helping maintain a clean and safe workshop environment while reducing health risks associated with prolonged exposure to airborne particles.
Metal Detector
A metal detector is a device that uses electromagnetic fields to detect and identify the presence of metal objects, often used in woodworking to ensure that materials are free of hidden nails, screws, or other metal contaminants before cutting, sanding, or shaping, preventing damage to tools and equipment.
HSBNE provides these tools and more to support members in their woodworking endeavors, allowing them to learn and develop their skills in a well-equipped environment.