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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