Wood Shop
The WOOD SHOP entrance is marked PINK. Inside, tools have their own color-coding system. You'll figure it out.
Access to certain machines is facilitated by BTU “Mischief Makers". Anyone can become a "Mischief Maker" on any machine.
*WOOD SHOP access is separate from general BTU access and REQUIRES AN ORIENTATION.*
**ACCESS to some equipment may be limited to staff hours. ** See the list below.
Wood Shop Orientations
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
LINK ON THE CALENDAR.
The Wood Shop Orientation schedule can be found on the BTU Lab Calendar.
Orientations are run by the BTU Mischief Maker(s) listed on the BTU Mischief Maker page.
WOOD SHOP EQUIPMENT
Table Saw**
Band Saw**
Drill Press**
Chop Saw**
Belt Sander**
Random Orbit Sander
Palm Router
Drills / Drivers
Hand Saws
Files
Measuring Tools
Other hand tools
Oh, and so, so much more my friends!
BTU Wood Shop Policies.
Violation of any wood shop policy can result in loss of access to BTU Lab and the wood shop until both orientations are repeated.
Use of the wood shop requires an orientation from BTU Lab staff.
Following the orientation, you may use the wood shop under the following conditions:
Observe all safety rules without exception.
Do not work alone when no one could hear you if you needed assistance. Stay in earshot.
Do not operate any tool that you are unfamiliar with. Get assistance.
Do not alter any machine in a permanent way.
Do not remove any tools from the wood shop or BTU Lab without staff approval.
Do not attempt to repair a malfunctioning tool. Let BTU staff know there is an issue. It is okay when a tool breaks under normal circumstances. It is not okay to leave it unreported.
BTU Staff reserve the right to revoke wood shop access for any reason deemed necessary.
Deadlines, fatigue, and other lack of preparation do not justify ignoring any wood shop policy.
Multiple violations of wood shop policy, by one or more individuals, will result in reduced access for everyone including locking out machines or the entire space when staff are not available.
Materials: BTU LAB IS NOT A FREE SUPPLY STORE. But there are many ways to barter, including displaying your work in BTU, tagging us in social media, offering workshops, volunteering to organize supplies, and more. If you need something, we ask that you give something in return.