Shop Basics

Here is a list of tips for using basic sho tools to work in holography. It is not comprehensive but it should be enough to get you started with a new tool.

• Glass Cutter- For scoring and breaking glass sheet.
• Glass Grinder- For shaping and smothing glass edges.
• File - For removing small amounts of material.
• Rasp - For removing material more quickly than a file.
• Knife - For marking, cutting and shaving.
• Scraper - For finishing and leveling
• Square - To layout lines and general set up.
• Straight Edge - To layout lines and for set up.
• Hack Saw - To cut metal.
• Hand Tap - To thread holes.
• Hand Die - To thread rods.
• Drill Bits - To drill Holes.
• Reamers - To make accurately sized and very round holes.
• Drill Press - To make precise holes.
• Dremel Tool - High speed rotary tool.
• Router - For making slots and forming edges.
• Table Saw - To cut large material into smaller pieces. Can also groove.
• Jig Saw - To cut shapes from thin materials.
• Skill Saw - A hand held version of a table saw.
• Band Saw - To make resaw larger stock or make curved cuts.
• Jointer - To clean an edge from a band saw or table saw.
• Mill - To cut precice edges or slots.
• Lathe - To cut precise round shapes.
• Belt Sander - To shape small parts or finish surfaces.
• Bench Grinder - To shape metal parts by hand.
• Concrete Basics - Many tools can be made from concrete.
• Power Tool Safety - Don't hurt yourself we like you!
• Thermometer
• Epoxy