The Wood Shop (DRAFT)

Workbenches & Hand Tools

The Fabrication Underground is furnished with work surfaces and hand tools to support the needs of basic woodworking and metalworking projects. Four hardwood work surfaces with a high load capacity are located in the space, one of which is lower for easy accessibility.

Understanding the Technology

The Workbenches in the Fabrication Underground are equipped with a variety of hand and powered tools. When used properly, a hand or powered tool can be quite effective, safe, and easy to use. 

Workbench Specifications:

• One 24″ x 72″ work surface

• One 24" x  96" work surface

• Hand powered tools – Wood Chisels, Files, Saws, Utility Knives, and Wood Drill.

• Power tools - Dremel, Power Drill, Jigsaw, Detail Sander, Belt Sander, and Router.

Availability

The Workbenches are available to faculty, students, and staff for academic, project, and personal use.

Reserve a Workbench

The Workbench is available to certified users by reservation only. To reserve a Workbench, check the Reservation Calendar for workbench availability and reserve your spot via the Reservation Request Form. We will respond with a confirmation as soon as possible.

Reserving equipment in the Fabrication Underground is a 3 step process:

1. Earn the appropriate Equipment Certification; see our Canvas Course.

2. Check the equipment schedule on the Resource Calendar.

3. Reserve time using the Reservation Request Form.

Learn How to Use the Workbench

To learn how to safely use the Workbench and earn your certification, please visit our Canvas Course.  Additional learning materials are available below. 

Additional Learning Materials

• Hand Tool & Lab Safety Guide

• Wood Shop User Guide

• The ABC's of Hand Tools

• How to Use a Hand Drill

• Types of Hand Saws

• How to Use an Electric Sander

• How to Use a Dremel Rotary Tool

• How to Use a Drill