Woodshop

KH A170D

Woodshop

The woodshop provides tools for cutting, shaping, and joining wood-based materials. It’s a great space for creating enclosures, furniture, or structural mock-ups.

A student cutting lumber while using a saw in the woodshop.

About the Woodshop

The Woodshop is a foundational makerspace, equipped with both traditional woodworking machinery and advanced CNC technology to handle everything from rough construction to fine, detailed craftsmanship. This area provides the essential capability to create structural components, ergonomic prototypes, and high-quality presentation models. It is a space that honors materiality and precision, teaching the principles of joinery, finishing, and safe tool operation, enabling users to build everything from robust testing jigs and custom furniture to intricate artistic pieces. 

Example Uses: 
  • Building a project display stand or testing rig. 

  • Creating wooden prototypes for ergonomic studies. 

  • Constructing custom frames or supports for capstone projects. 

Equipment

Saws (Table, Miter, Band)

For cutting lumber and sheet goods. 

Planer and Jointer

Flatten and square boards for precision builds.

Drill Presses

Controlled drilling for consistent hole placement.

Sanding and Finishing Tools

Belt, disc, and oscillating sanders.

CNC Routers

High precision and powerful Computer Numerically Controlled routers for rapid 2.5D and 3D cutting.

Clamps, Glue, and Fastening Tools

For assembly and joinery work.