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Our Space

Our space is where we meet, keep our tools and do really stuff. Hopefully this will give you some background of where we are located, what we have in terms of equipment and where everything is.

Location

The location of Chatt*lab is in the Hamilton County Business Development Center at the corner of Cherokee Blvd and Manufacturers.

Address

Our address is: Chatt*lab Makerspace
100 Cherokee Blvd; STE 125
Chattanooga, TN 37405

How to get to our door

The easiest way to get to our door is to access the BDC lot from the Manufacturers entrance. Go to the alley between the BDC and the Heaven and Ale Brewery. Our door is accessible from that alley. If it's not open, ring the doorbell. Please note that you can't park in the BDC lot during business hours without a parking pass. See Parking for more info on this.

Parking

Parking is one of the most common questions we have to answer. The BDC parking lot is by permit only during business hours. After 5pm or on weekends, it is okay to park there. You won't be towed. During business hours there are other alternatives including the triangle lot across the railroad tracks (near FoodWorks), the Republic Parking lot which you can stay all day for $6. But Please do not park in the BDC lot during business hours. You will get towed, and our landlords will not be happy. We want to be honorable tenants.

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Space Layout

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Here are some details of our space. It's 3,000 square feet and has the following areas:

Meeting Space
Metal Lab
Wood Lab

Meeting Space

This general area is where we meet, watch movies, host LAN parties, teach workshops or work on projects at a table or workbench. The configuration can change from time to time. Here are some of the features of this space:

Tables - The tables can be moved or removed as needed. Please make sure they're clean after you're done.
Workbenches - These benches allow for more robust work. One of them is used primarily for soldering and electronics.
Shelves - Our shelves have tools and materials available for member use. Return tools to their proper location.
Front Projector - There is a projector for multimedia presentations. See here for instructions.
Side Projector - There is another projector for an additional screen. See here for instructions.
Soundbar Audio system - The soundbar can be used for presentations or just cranking tunes. Instructions.
Fire Cabinet - All highly combustible items is to be stored in our flame cabinet. Keep door closed when not using.
Jukebox PC

Metal Lab

This room is where we do our metal work using some specialized equipment. Check the Metal Shop department for the equipment available.

Grizzly G4000 Metal Lathe

Loading Bay

This area is where we

Load large items from the street that are wider than 3 feet.
Store some of our long metal stock.
Do our general welding
Do our painting and staining of things that stink (stains, spray paint, etc).

When welding or painting/staining, there's a sliding door that can be pulled closed to prevent dangerous arcs from damaging others' eyes and to keep the smell limited to that area. The door can be opened as necessary to get fresh air to the person working.

Corridor

The Corridor is just a pass through from the BDC hallway to the main space, but we utilize part of this area for several items including

Snacks

Our Snacks are purchased from bulk suppliers and sold at or near cost. We don't have a formal snack machine, so things are laid out for purchase with the honor system. There's a bucket for bills, and a bucket for change. The soda machine charges 50 cents per can.

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Card Catalog

Here we have all kinds of consumables used here and there. The index below may help locate what you're looking for in the drawers

Item	Row	Column
Duct Tape	5	3
Zip Ties	5	2

	C1	C2	C3	C4	C5	C6
R1	Door Parts		Theadlock	Epoxy	Glue	Index Cards
R2		String		Hot Glue Guns	Super Glue	Gorilla Glue
R3			Avery Labels	Hot Glue Sticks	Magnets	Rubber Bands
R4			Ziplock Bags	Post-it Notes	Cable Ties	Dymo Labels
R5	Nitrile Gloves	Batteries	Wood Pencils	Staples Small	Duct Tape	Steel Wool
R6		Tacks Brushes	Scissors	Dry Erase Markers	Aluminum Tape	Pens
R7	Shims	Altoids Tins	T-bolts and Knobs		Double Stick Tape	Color Markers
R8	Sanding Disks	Sanding Pads	Silica Gel Packs		Scotch Tape	Sharpies
R9			Easter Eggs	Tape	1/4“ Heatshrink	HeatShrink Tubing
R10					Electrical Tape
R11						Straws
R12				Fire Extenguishers Sign	Packing Tape

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Member Storage. Each member is supplied a 27 gallon bin to keep their personal property and supplies. If you don't have yours yet, look for an empty bin with a blank label on it and write your name on it.
Pull-A-Part salvage yard. These shelves contain parts that we have been given, salvaged or dumpster dived. All parts are for your projects. Take it and make it.

WoodLab

The WoodLab is a nearly fully functional woodshop, including a paint booth. This page outlines many of the pieces of equipment, ways of reaching out for help as well as reference materials used to support the WoodLab.

If you use this area, please be sure to be famliar with all of the posted rules..

Rules

Report all Injuries

Do not attempt to remove foreign objects from the eye or body.
If chemicals get in the eye(s), wash eye(s) for 15 minutes in an open flow of water before proceeding for medical treatment.

Use protective gear. Dress right.

Wear eye protection: safety glasses with side shields, goggles, or face shields at all times, whether working or not!!
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing around moving or rotating machinery.
Remove ties, jewelry, gloves, etc. especially around moving or rotating machinery.
Tie back or cover long hair to keep it away from moving machinery.
Wear only shoes that cover the entire foot, no open-toe shoes.
Wear suitable gloves when handling hot objects, glass, or sharp-edged items.
Wear appropriate clothing for the job (i.e., do not wear short sleeve shirts or short pants when welding).

Prepare

Safety is your top priority when using the shop. If you are not sure what you are doing, ask.
Know all the locations of all first aid, fire, and safety equipment.
Never use a tool unless you’ve been trained to use it safely.
Do not work in the shop if tired, or in a hurry.
Do not fool around, startle, or distract anyone (not even with a conversation) while either one of you is using a tool.
Think through the entire job before starting. Prepare prints or drawings with all dimensions and specifications prior to using machines.

Use tools properly

Use tools only as they were designed to be used. (A wrench is not a hammer.)
Never use a broken tool.
Report any broken tools or machines immediately.
Do not remove tools from Chattlab Makerspace.
Never walk away from a tool that is still running.
A hard hammer shouldn’t be used to strike a hardened tool, wood tool or any machine part. Use a soft-faced hammer.
Operate machines only with all required guards and shields in place. Return guards if they must be removed.

Clean Up

Clean up every time whenever you leave an area, including sweeping the floor.
Clean and return all tools to where you got them.
Use compressed air sparingly; never aim it at another person or use it to clean hair or clothes.
Shut off and unplug machines when cleaning, repairing, or oiling.
Never use a rag near moving machinery.
Use a brush, hook, or a special tool to remove chips, shvings, etc. from the work area. Never use the hands.
Keep fingers clear of the point of operation of machines by using special tools or devices, such as, push sticks, hooks, pliers, etc.
Keep the floor around machines clean, dry, and free from trip hazards. Do not allow chips to accumulate.
Mop up spills immediately and put a chair or cone over them if they are wet enough to cause someone to slip.

Project/Wood Storage

If clamping work, leave note on when it’s safe to remove clamps.
Any projects left overnight must be cleared with the area lead.
Do not store wood unless you are renting space, or cleared with Area Lead. Otherwise it’ll be thrown away or put in free bin.

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Equipment

WoodLab Equipment

Equipment	Owner
Grizzly Cabinet Saw	Jason Brown
ShopFox Bandsaw	Chris Henry
Craftsman Bandsaw 1	Dave Alverson
Craftsman Bandsaw 2	Dennis Martin
Ryobi Sliding Compound Saw	Dennis Martin
Delta Drill Press	Jeff Johnson
Dewalt Planer	Dennis Martin
Rigid Planer	?
Craftsman scrollsaw	Chattlab
Jet Jointer	Tim Youngblood
Router table (integrated with the Grizzly table saw table)	?

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Equipment

Ryobi Chopsaw

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Delta Drill Press

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Router Table

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Dust Collector

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Our dust collector is designed to capture the majority of the dust our larger sawdust making machines. It uses a Harbor Freight system that has been modified to incorporate Oneida Systems Super Dust Deputy cyclone to capture most of the debris, and a Wynn Environmental MERV 15 air filter to keep the fine particulates down.

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Materials

WoodLab Equipment Materials

Nailers/Staplers

Tool/Machine	Item Specification	Suggested Item
Banks 23 gauge pin nailer	23 gauge pin nails 1/2“ to 1”	23 ga pin nail variety pack
Bostitch 18 gauge brad nailer SB-125BN	18 gauge brad nails 5/8“ to 1-1/4”	5/8 inch 1 inch 1.25 inch Variety pack
Bostitch 18 gauge brad nailer BT1855K	18 gauge brad nails 5/8“ to 2”	5/8 inch 1 inch 1.25 inch 2 inch Variety pack
Numax combo brad/stapler	18 gauge brad nails 3/8“ to 2”, Staples 1/2“ to 1-5/8”	18 ga brad variety pack Staple Variety pack
Bostitch 16 gauge finish nailer 1664FN	16 gauge finish nails 1 to 2.5 in	1.25 inch 2 inch 2.5 inch

Saws

Tool/Machine	Item Specification	Provided By	Suggested Item
Bosch JS470EB-RT Jigsaw	T-shank jigsaw blades	Member	15 piece jigsaw set
Grizzly Table Saw	12 inch circular saw blade	Chattlab	12 inch blade
Kobalt Sliding Compound Miter Saw	12 inch circular saw blade	Chattlab	12 inch blade
Craftsman bandsaw	80 inch bandsaw blade	Chattlab	1/8"x14tpi 1/4"x6tpi
ShopFox bandsaw	105 inch bandsaw blade	Chattlab	1/2" blade 3/8" blade 1/4" blade

Sanders

Chattlab tries to keep some sandpaper sleeves/belts on the larger machines, but not a huge variety of everything you may need. You are encouraged to purchase a supply for yourself if you are doing a large amount of sanding, and store in your storage bin. Hand sanders listed below all require member-provided sandpaper. Please plan accordingly.

Tool/Machine	Item Specification	Provided By	Suggested Item
Oscillating Spindle Sander	Sanding Sleeves	Chattlab (150 grit only)	150 grit sanding sleeves
Oscillating Belt Sander	4“x24” Sanding Belts	Chattlab (150 grit only)	sanding belt variety

Woodglue

You may find wood glue in the shop, but it's not something we regularly stock.

Drill bits

Drill bits are not provided, though some leave a supply.

Nailers

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Frequently Asked Questions

WoodLab Questions

Question	Answer/Reference
Where can I find the general rules of what I can and can't do in the Woodshop/WoodLab?	We have a list of WoodLab Rules posted here, and on the wall in the shop.
What if I have a large project?	We have limited space, so when this happens, you need to contact the WoodLab area manager and they will advise you where to put it as you work on it. You'll be asked how large, how long you need space, etc. We try to work with you, but it's not allowed to tie up tables for long term as it's not fair to the other members.
Does the Woodshop have a (planer, jointer, etc…)	Look here for what equipment we have in the WoodLab
How do I know what nails to get for the nail guns you have?	Check out our WoodLab workshop materials guide where we list what nailers we have, as well as links to where you can buy nails that fit these guns
Do you provide wood glue and screws so I can make my project?	No, those are considered consumables and you have to supply your own. Please see our Materials Guide for more information.
Is there safety equipment for me to use?	Yes, we provide eye protection and ear protection.

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Frequently Asked WoodLab Questions

WoodLab Questions

Question	Answer/Reference
Where can I find the general rules of what I can and can't do in the Woodshop/WoodLab?	We have a list of WoodLab Rules posted here, and on the wall in the shop.
What if I have a large project?	We have limited space, so when this happens, you need to contact the WoodLab area manager and they will advise you where to put it as you work on it. You'll be asked how large, how long you need space, etc. We try to work with you, but it's not allowed to tie up tables for long term as it's not fair to the other members.
Does the Woodshop have a (planer, jointer, etc…)	Look here for what equipment we have in the WoodLab
How do I know what nails to get for the nail guns you have?	Check out our WoodLab workshop materials guide where we list what nailers we have, as well as links to where you can buy nails that fit these guns
Do you provide wood glue and screws so I can make my project?	No, those are considered consumables and you have to supply your own. Please see our Materials Guide for more information.
Is there safety equipment for me to use?	Yes, we provide eye protection and ear protection.

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Support Contacts

Contact Link	Description
WoodLab Team	WoodLab email list. This list is all our woodworkers that help support our equipment.
WoodLab Area Lead	Area Lead contact info.
Equipment/Material Request	This form will allow members to request new equipment or supplies.
Wiki Updates	Click here to report something wrong with the WoodLab page.

Reference Materials

woodlab_rules_x.pdf woodlab_support_poster.pdf

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