Workshop
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About
The Workshop is TIW's multipurpose "Wood Shop," designed for projects on softer materials such as acrylic, soft metals, and wood. While there is a museum of tools to offer in the Workshop, that tools of interest are a Drill Press, Band Saw, Electric Hand Tools, and work tables. You must get Workshop Training to get access to this lab- the training covers all of the machines in the room, so individual training is not required. Sign up for Workshop Training on Safety Spot.
Two people in the room and safety glasses on, closed toed shoes, pulled back hair, and long pants are REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. If you do not have a buddy with you, ask a staff member to come in the room with you.
Our bandsaw and drill press are currently in the laser room. You still need training to use both of these and you need to follow safety protocols mentioned above. The workshop space if off limit.
Band Saw TRAINING REQUIRED
About
The band saw is best for making straight cuts on wood (no metals!). It has a 2.5 HP, 230 V motor and can host a series of blades with different thicknesses and sizes of the teeth. The table is 16"x21.5" and the maximum height you can cut is probably about a foot. The band saw is attached to a filter and there is a shop vacuum nearby to clean up particles. There are two ways to guide your material through the band saw: fencing and miter gauge (which allows you to cut along an angle).
Access
Workshop training covers how to use the bandsaw. Once you've completed training, you will get access to the room and are allowed to work in there whenever TIW is open given that there is a second trained person in there with you or a staff member is there to supervise
Cost
This machine is free to use for Research, Class, and Engineering Student Organizations but you need to bring in your own material.
Resources
- Here is the bandsaw manual for trouble shooting or better understanding the machine
Drill Press TRAINING REQUIRED
About
The drill press is best for cutting holes of varying sizes on wood or metals. There are a variety of drill types including hole saws, flat ends, etc and preset settings for each combination of materials and bits.
Access
Workshop training covers how to use the drill press. Once you've completed training, you will get access to the room and are allowed to work in there whenever TIW is open given that there is a second trained person in there with you or a staff member is there to supervise
Cost
This machine is free to use for Research, Class, and Engineering Student Organizations but you need to bring in your own material.
Resources
- Here is the drill press manual for trouble shooting or better understanding the machine
Jig Saw TRAINING REQUIRED
Scroll Saw TRAINING REQUIRED
About
The scroll saw is best for making curved cuts on thin wood.
Access
Workshop training covers how to use the scroll saw. Once you've completed training, you will get access to the room and are allowed to work in there whenever TIW is open given that there is a second trained person in there with you or a staff member is there to supervise.
Cost
This machine is free to use for Research, Class, and Engineering Student Organizations but you need to bring in your own material.
Resources
- Here is the scroll saw manual for trouble shooting or better understanding the machine
Miscellaneous Items TRAINING REQUIRED
About
The workshop also hosts other tools for your use such as hammers, hand saws, rulers, triangles, screwdrivers, taps, and anything you might need to make your project work.
Access
Workshop training covers how to use the bandsaw. Once you've completed training, you will get access to the room and are allowed to work in there whenever TIW is open given that there is a second trained person in there with you or a staff member is there to supervise
Cost
These items are free to use
Resources
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