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N2 General Shop

Open to: all students who have taken the mandatory orientation
Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, 66 5th Ave, 2nd floor   •   Fall Open Hours: Monday-Thursday = 9 am - 8 pm. Friday 9am - 5pm. Saturday-Sunday = 10 am -6 pm.

Academic Year 2023-24 Update

For Open Task Time and Class Reservations, click here to view the shops’ Google Calendar

Spring Semester Open Hours (starting 3/6):

Monday – Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Wednesday – Thursday: 9am – 9pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10am – 6pm

Please note: There will be no open hours for the first two weeks of classes. Modified open hours will run until February 7)

Students who were oriented in the past will retain access (see eligibility and requirements).

All plastic facilities are closed for the time being.

NOTE TO FACULTY:

If you would like to reserve the N2 Wood Shop to give a demonstration to your class, please use the class reservation form.
We ask that you give us at least 2 weeks notice, so that others can plan. Thanks

 

Mandatory Orientation

In-person orientations have concluded for the Spring Semester. 

If you would like to be added to the Orientation Waitlist, please fill out the
Spring 2024 – Making Center Orientation Waitlist form

N2 Tier 1

Tier 1 Orientations are now for Fall 2023 please click the links below to enroll in the Orientation, and take the online element.

The online element must be completed first in order to complete and sign up for the in person element. Tier 1 access wont eb granted until this portion is completed.

  • This is the link to enroll
  • Here is the N2 Tier 1 Wood Orientation
  • Once you have completed that, you can follow the link in canvas to sign up for the in person element in Libcal.
  • Please Note: If an orientation has 3 reservations and below, you may receive communication 24 hours before your booking requesting you to sign up for a different time slot.

There are two Tiers of  Open Sign up Orientations for access to Wood Shop machinery and tools. The completion of each Tier gives students access to specific equipment in the N2 General Shop and E4 Wood Shop. Tier 1 Orientations are offered exclusively in the N2 General Shop and Tier 2 Orientations are offered exclusively in the E4 Wood Shop.

  • Tier 1 Orientation covers safe operation of the band saws, drill presses, sanders, and chop saw.
  • Tier 2 Orientation covers safe operation of the Table Saw, Jointer, and Planer.

Documented completion of Tier 1 Orientation is a prerequisite for entry into Tier 2 Orientation. See Tier 1 manual below.

DRESS CODE

  • No open-toe shoes or heels are allowed.
  • No loose clothing.
  • All long hair must be tied back.
  • All hanging accessories must be removed.

failure to adhere to the dress code will result in you being turned away

For the most updated schedule, go here

About the N2 General Shop

The General Wood/Metal Shop is equipped with sanders, drill presses, bandsaws, and various light metal work tooling.

Students are responsible for understanding all safety protocols and policies of the facility regarding etiquette, approved material use, required safety equipment / PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and proper equipment use.

The shop is staffed with technicians during all open hours.

Before purchasing any materials not on the N2 General Shop Approved Materials list (link below), get an MSDS sheet for the material.

The needed SDS sheets contain important information about handling, storage, safety needs and disposal of the material. Check the manufacturer or producer’s website for the MSDS sheet for your material or ask at the register before the purchase. The official SDS website may also have the needed MSDS sheets for your material as well.

If you are interested in purchasing materials for use in N2 General Shop, E4 Wood Shop or E4 Metal Shop, please visit the N2 Material Store.

NOTE TO PROFESSORS

If you would like to reserve time the shop to do a demo, please fill out the Faculty course reservation form in order to reserve . We ask that you give us three weeks notice

N2 General Shop Calendar

Contact

Staff

Safety Requirements

  • All students must wear a dust mask.

    Required Dust Mask

  • All students must wear ear protection.

    Required Ear Protection

  • All students must wear eye protection.

    Required Eye Protection

  • All students must wear face sheilds.

    Required Face Shield

  • Hair must be tied back at all times.

    Hair Must Be Pulled Back