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Makerspace Shops Access Training

Safety

The first aid kit is by the door to the Welding Shop (ENC 04) and the fire extinguisher is at the front of the room.

For the nearest fire alarm pull, refer to the Manufacturing Lab.

Space Usage

On Arrival:

Whenever you use the Wood Shop, please:

  1. Wear appropriate PPE; safety glasses and steel toe covers (if you do not have your own safety boots).
  2. Check in using the check-in computer.
  3. Let the supervising staff know what you are working on.

 

Booking:

Please note that booking for the wood shop will be mediated. Therefore, booking a space will not guarantee time to work. Please wait for a confirmation email before coming in. 

Book a general spot ("Workspace in the Wood Shop") to get access to any available workstations and equipment (that you have completed training for, if required) on a first-come, first-served basis.

To book, please use the following link:

Wood Shop Floor Plan

Equipment Usage

Special Considerations

If you are working on any blue equipment in the shop, you must let the supervisor know what you are working on.

Equipment access trainings and learning resources are constantly being developed, please check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Room Equipment Details

Green equipment

Equipment in this category does not require any additional training prior to use. Once you have access to the room, you may use any equipment labelled with a green equipment sticker.

  • Chisel
  • Wrench
  • Screwdrivers
  • Small power tools
  • Files
  • Hammers
  • Hacksaws

 

Yellow equipment

Equipment in this category requires completion of additional training prior to use. Once you have completed the training, you may use the equipment without supervision.

  • Mini benchtop band saw
  • Mini benchtop sander
  • Vertical bandsaw
  • Scroll saw
  • Drill press
  • Circular sander
  • Panel saw
  • Chop saw
  • Router
     

Blue equipment

Equipment in this category requires completion of additional training (see links below) prior to use. Once you have completed the training, you may use the equipment with supervision.

  • Planar
  • Table saw
  • Wood Lathe

 

Red equipment

Equipment in this category is operated by SSE Technical Services staff only. To request the equipment service, you must first complete additional training.

  • CNC Router
  • Radial arm saw

Equipment Access Trainings

There are no workshops for the equipment in the Wood Shop. Training for equipment is done during your booking time instead.