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Woodshop & CNC machines

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A close-up shot of a CnC machine

Woodshop

We have a rudimentary workshop with a variety of power tools and hand tools.

Equipment available:

Power ToolsHand Tools
  • Chop Saw
  • Band Saw
  • Drill Press
  • Belt Sander
  • Orbital Sander
  • Hand Router
  • Multi-tool
  • Drills
  • Impact Wrenches
  • Dremels
  • Air Compressor
  • Nail Gun
  • Circular Saw
  • Jigsaw
  • Shop Vac
  • Screwdrivers (Flat, Philips, T, Star)
  • X-Acto Knives
  • Alan Wrenches
  • Sandpaper (40-600 Grit)
  • Pliers
  • Wrenches
  • Socket Wrenches

How you can use it

You must be certified to use any of the power tools in the woodshop.

Register for a certification

After you're certified, you can use woodshop to:

  • Do basic wood and metal working
  • Complete small technical repairs

CNC Mill

How you can use it

You must be certified to use either of the CNC machines

Register for a certification

Make precise cuts in harder materials, such as wood, aluminum, and brass. You can also cut circuit boards.

Tutorials and resources

Models & technical details

Carbide Nomad 883

  • Cutting area: 8 in (X) x 8 in (Y) x 3 in (Z)
  • Spindle speed: 2,000-10,000 RPM
  • Spindle power: 70 Watts

CNC router

Carbide Shapoko 3 

  • Cutting area: 16 in (X) x 16 in (Y) x 4 in (Z)
  • Spindle speed: 1,000-18,000 RPM
  • Spindle power: Makita router
  • Spindle tool shank diameter: 1/4"

How you can use it

Cutting designs out of large, flat wood stock, such as 3/4-inch plywood.

Tutorials

Models & technical details