Miscellaneous

Jig Saw- for cutting freehand curves.

Circular Saw- for cutting freehand straight lines, usually to break down larger sheets in preparation for more precise cuts on the table saw.

Propane Torch- for burning wood in a deliberate decorative pattern. The flame radius is small on this torch so it's easy to control. It's similar in size to what chefs use to torch the surface of creme brulee.

PVC Cutters - for easily hand-cutting PVC of various thicknesses.

Tape Measures- for measuring long or short distances while being much more compact and easy to carry than a yard stick or ruler.

Utility knives- used for a wide variety of basic cuts, from opening packages to trimming shingles, to scoring drywall to cleaning up rough cuts on wood. While they must be handled safely, these tools are extremely handy in the shop.

Foam Cutter- this custom made tool uses a heated wire to easily cut accurate shapes in Styrofoam

Calipers- for high-precision measurements of small objects. This can be used to measure the depth and width of dado/groove cuts, or even the size of tools, such as drill bits. The calipers in the maker space give measurement precision down to hundredths of an inch (.00 on its digital reader)

Chisels- every wood cutting device is some form of a chisel: It's a sharp beveled metal edge used for all kinds of wood work. Makers typically use hand chisels for delicate straight cuts that require greater care and accuracy than can be achieved (or in areas than cannot be reached) with power saws or routers.