Model Shop

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Model Shop Overview

The model shop is comprised of two rooms and is home to all of our wood working tools and many of our plastics tools. One of the rooms is filled with long tables where students gather to work on their projects. Metal is not allowed in the model shop, and please consult the list of Toxic Woods below so you may choose an allowed wood for your project. The main equipment is listed below.

Model Shop Tools

2 Bridgeport manual milling machines

1 Clausing lathe

1 Wood lathe

Table saw

Jointer

2 Wood disc sanders

1 Belt sander

Ryobi Miter Saw

2 Drill Presses

DoALL bandsaw

Tournquist bandsaw (Big Grey)

Table router

Woodworking hand tools

Courses offered in the Model Shop

ME 121. Design and Construction in Wood (Spr, 1 or 2 units)

Model Shop Projects and Processes

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more Model Shop Projects and Processes

Resources and External Links

Wood and Wood Dust Toxicity Information

Wikipedia Woodworking page