Tools and Equipment
Ceramic & Wet Processes
Band Saw
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th St, Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StDrill Press
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th St, Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StOriginal Hi-Roller Vertical Slab Roller
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StStationary Slip Casting Drain Tables
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StBrent HD Extruder
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th St15 Gallon Slip Mixer
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th St55 Gallon Slip Mixer
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StPeter Pugger VPM-30 Vacuum Power Wedger
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StBailey Model Pro X Pottery Wheel
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StGlaze Spray Booth
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th St7′ Heavy Duty Industrial Fume Extractor
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StDiversi Tech DD-2×4 Downdraft Table
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StBrent CXC Pottery Wheel
Pottery Wheel used for larger volume clay work
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StL&L EasyFire e18s-3 Kiln
2.5 cubic foot kiln capable of cone 10
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StL&L Easy-Fire e28T-3 Kiln
10 cubic foot top loading kiln capable of cone 10
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StPottery Wheel
The pottery wheel is available for making ceramics.
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StParagon Janus 24 Kiln
Glass slumping Kiln that is capable of 2350 deg.
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StShimpo RK-Whisper Pottery Wheel
Pottery wheel that operates much quieter than traditional pottery wheels. Also capable of using jiggering arm set-up.
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StSKUTT Glazetech Kiln
1.1 cubic foot glaze kiln - Cone 10
Available in the Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StDigital Fabrication
Prusa XL
The Prusa XL is a unique large-scale CoreXY FDM 3D printer with a build volume of 14.17''×14.17''×14.17'' (36×36×36 cm). We currently print in 1.75mm PLA.
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StEinScan-SP Desktop Scanner
High Definition Desktop 3D Scanner
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StEinScan H Handheld Scanner
Hybrid LED & Infrared Light Source
Handheld Color 3D Scanner
Prusa i3 MK3S+
Good for printing small parts, toys, gears, jewelry, simple forms and shapes.
Materials: PLA 1.75mm
Maximum build: 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.3 in
Minimum thickness: 1mm
Resolution: Up to 20 micron
Ultimaker S5
Good for printing small parts, toys, gears, jewelry, simple forms and shapes. Larger build size than S2+.
Materials: PLA 2.85mm
Maximum build: 12.9" x 9.4" x 11.8"
Minimum thickness: 1mm
Resolution: Up to 20 micron
Form 3
Good for small, thin and highly detailed models with functional moving parts.
Materials: Liquid photopolymer resins. Includes: black, clear and white standard resins, castable and flexible functional resins (for moving parts)
Maximum build: 4.9” x 4.9” x 6.5”
Recommended minimum thickness: 2 mm
Resolution: Up to 25 micron
Clausing Manual Lathe
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StWellsaw Horizontal Bandsaw
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StArtec Space Spider 3D Scanner
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth Ave, Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StArtec Eva 3D Scanner
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StEpilog Laser Fusion M2 (H 28″ x L 40″)
30 and 75 Watt laser cutter capable of cutting a wide variety of sheet goods, as well as etching various metals and ceramic tile.
The bed for the cutter is 28" x 40".
We see material for the laser in both of our material supply stores.
VIVE VR Headset & System
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StStructure 3D Scanner
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StuPrint SE
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StMakerbot Replicator 5th Gen
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StMarkforged Mark Two
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StDIWire
CNC Wire Bending Machine
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th St, Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StObjet Connex 260
Multi-material Polyjet 3D Printer
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StSense 3D Scanner
3D Systems Skanect-based 3D scanner. May be rented out for 24 hours.
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StuPrint 3D Printer
ABS printer for submission only. Has dissolvable support material for cleaning in an ultrasonic bath.
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StMakerbot Replicator 2
FDM 3D Printer that uses 1.75mm PLA filament.
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StForm 2
Good for small, thin and highly detailed models with functional moving parts.
Materials: Liquid photopolymer resins. Includes: black, clear and white standard resins, castable and flexible functional resins (for moving parts)
Maximum build: 4.9” x 4.9” x 6.5”
Recommended minimum thickness: 2 mm
Resolution: Up to 25 micron
HAAS Super Mini Mill
Vertical Milling Machine with tool changer capable of milling a wide variety of metals.
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StRoland MDX-40A 4th-axis Rotary Mill
Desktop mill capable of highly accurate milling operations. Includes ZCL-40A Rotary Axis Unit which acts as a 4th axis. Max work area: 12" x 12" X 4"
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StMcor Iris
The Mcor Iris is a high quality machine that can print detailed photo realistic models and functional hinges at a high resolution in paper. The Mcor can print to a minimum of 2mm or it loses its rigidity.
Material: 81/2” x 11” letter size 20 lb paper
Maximum build: 9” x 6” x 5”
Minimum thickness: 2mm
Color Resolution: 5760 x 1440 x 508dpi
Objet260 Connex3
Good for printing multi-material objects and models with functional moving parts.
Materials: Multi-material print. Includes: rubber, rigid plastic, polypropoline
Maximum build: 10” x 9.9” x 7.9”
Minimum thickness: 16 microns (0.0006 in.)
Resolution: 16 micron (X axis: 600dpi, Y axis: 600dpi, Z axis: 1600dpi)
Roland MDX-50 4th-axis Rotary Mill
4-axis benchtop CNC machine for fast, accurate prototyping in wood, metal, and plastics.
Available in the CNC Shop, 25 E 13th StShopBot PRS_Alpha CNC Router 4′ x 8′
Gantry based router used to mill sheet stock and solid material. Uses various diameter cutters to cut profile or shapes in select plastics, wood, and composites.
Available in the CNC Shop, 25 E 13th St, CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StShopBot Desktop CNC Router 24″ x 18″
Machine uses Computer Automated Design (CAD) files and is capable of precise cutting and milling applications in select wood, plastic, and composites.
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StShopBot Buddy CNC Router 24″ x 32″
This machine allows precise cutting and milling applications and detailed 3D carving using a moving 24" x 48" Bed.
Available in the CNC Shop, 25 E 13th StUniversal VLS 4.60 Laser Cutter (H 18″ x L 24″)
60 Watt laser cutter capable of cutting a wide variety of sheet goods.
The bed for the cutter is 18" x 24"
We see material for the laser in both of our material supply stores.
Ultimaker 2+ Extended
Good for printing small parts, toys, gears, jewelry, simple forms and shapes.
Materials: PLA 2.85mm
Maximum build: 8” x 8” x 12”
Minimum thickness: 1mm
Resolution: Up to 20 micron
Vinyl Cutter
Cuts adhesive vinyl into various shapes using vector based design. Limited to rolls up to 24" width.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StElectronics
Light + Energy
Diffuse Sky Simulator
The DSS is a large chamber with a luminescent ceiling and reflective sides that simulates an overcast day. Students can place their architectural models inside to analyze diffuse light conditions and daylight factor. Students must be trained by a lab technician to use the DSS.
Available in the Light + Energy Lab, 25 E 13th StHeliodon
The Heliodon is used to adjust the angles of a direct beam of light in relation to an architectural model to inform daylight studies by lighting design, architecture and interior design students. With this capability, it is possible to model a global range of scenarios. With levers that can manipulate latitude, time of year, and time of day, students can precisely simulate and analyze direct sunlight in relation to an architectural model.
The Heliodon was custom made for the Light + Energy Lab and is currently the only one in New York City. Students must be trained by a lab technician to use the Heliodon.
Available in the Light + Energy Lab, 25 E 13th StArtec Space Spider 3D Scanner
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth Ave, Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StArtec Eva 3D Scanner
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StVIVE VR Headset & System
Available in the Digital Fabrication / 3D Print Lab, 2 W 13th StMultimeter
Device for testing and measure components in a circuit. Voltage, Ohms, etc. May not measure current (only high-end mutimeters tend to have this feature)
Available in the Physical Computing , 2 W 13th StPanavise
Vice for holding electronics while soldering
Available in the Tool Checkout, 2 W 13th StWeller Soldering Iron
For assembling circuits, joining parts with solder.
Available in the Tool Checkout, 2 W 13th StLittlebits
Modular electronic building blocks
Available in the Physical Computing , 2 W 13th StArduino Microcontroller
Available in the Physical Computing , 2 W 13th StGraphic Design & Illustration
Colortrac SmartLF SG 44 Wide Format Scanner
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StRoland VersaUV LEF-200 UV Printer
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StGraphtec FC2250-120 Large Flatbed Cutter
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StMicrosoft Surface Studio
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StWacom Cintiq Display
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StB&W LaserJet Printer
General use printer good for mockup prints. Limited to Tabloid (11" x 17") sized 32lb or less paper.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StColor LaserJet Printer
General use printer good for mockup prints. Limited to Tabloid (11" x 17") sized 32lb or less paper.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StDesktop Inkjet Printer
High quality printer good for photo quality and detailed graphic work. Limited to 32lb or above paper. Can handle paper and rolls up to 17" width.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StiMac
General use computer for light processing programs and internet access.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StInkjet Plotter
High quality printer good for photo quality and detailed graphic work. Limited to 32lb or above paper. Can handle paper and rolls up to 44" width.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StMac Pro
Good for rendering on Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and other video editing and high processing programs.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StRisograph Printer
Non-archival, soy-based inks with high saturated colors, designed for posters and zines. Limited to Tabloid (11" x 17") sized 130lb or less paper.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StVinyl Cutter
Cuts adhesive vinyl into various shapes using vector based design. Limited to rolls up to 24" width.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StVinyl Printer
High quality sticker printer, designed for printing on vinyl substrate.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StWacom Tablet
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th St, Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StMetal Working
ARC Welding Metal
TIG (GTAW) Miller Syncrowave 180 SD
The TIG Welder is used to weld aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, bronze and dissimilar metals together.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StMIG (GMAW) Millermatic 252
The MIG welder is used to weld mild steel to mild steel.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StCold Forming Machines
Mittler Bros. Modell 2800 Box & Pan Break
The Box & Pan Break is used for tightly bending sheet metal to precise angles (16g mild steel max.)
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StDiacro Rod Parter No. 2
The Rod Parter is used to cut various sizes of rod stock.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StHossfeld Bender Size No. 2
The Hossfeld Bender is used to produce various shapes with a variety of metal stock.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StDiacro Bender No. 3
The Diacro Bender is used to produce various shapes with a variety of metal stock.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StRing and Arch Roller
The roller is used to roll ring and arch shapes with flat metal or solid round rod.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StSlip Roller Pexto Model 416
The Slip Roller is used to form pipes, cones, convex or concave curves.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StCutting Machines
Metal Bandsaw
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StCNC PlasmaCam/Plasma Cutter Miller Spectrum 875
The CNC Plasma Cutter is used to cut metal in conjunction with an xy table and .dxf file.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StPlasma Cutter Miller 625 X-Treme
The Plasma Cutter is used to cut through metals by means of an accelerated jet of hot plasma
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StTennsmith Model 36A Pneumatic Shear
The Shear is used to cleanly cut sheet metal (18g mild steel max)
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StBand Saw Baileigh C-310
The Bandsaw is used to cut metal in a variety of shapes
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StCold Saw Doringer D 300
The Cold saw is used to cut a variety of rod and tube stock. Can perform angle cuts
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StGrinding/Sanding Machines
Bench Grinder Milwaukee CAT No.5091
Bench Grinder used to rough shaping and limited metal edge removal.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StDie grinder Hausfeld
The die grinder can be used with various grinding, high speed cutting, and brushing attachments. The die grinder is powered by compressed air.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StDewalt Angle Grinders DWE402
An Angle grinder is a power tool used to cut, grind, sand, and brush metal.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StWilton Belt/Disc Combo Model 4002
1"x 52" Belt and 8" Disc Combo sander for detailed metal sanding
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StKalamazoo Model s 272 Square Wheel Belt Grinder
Belt Grinder for intermediate grinder and shaping small metal projects
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StBurr King Model 960-400 Two Wheel Belt Grinder
Belt Grinder for lightly grinding and deburring metal
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StNon-Ferrous Tooling
Dremel Foredom
The dremel is used with a variety of bits for cutting, grinding, drilling, sanding, and polishing metal.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StEnameling Kiln Paragon
The Enameling Kiln is used to apply enamel to metal.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StBench Clamp
The bench clamp is mainly to be used with the jewelry saw. The recess in the wooden part of the clamp allows you to let your material hang over the edge of the table while still being supported during sawing.
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th StSurfacing Finishing
Bench Buffer/Polisher Red- Wing Model 26
The Bench Buffer and Polisher is used to buff and polish metal.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StPnuematic Orbital Sander
The Orbital Sander is used to finish and finely sand metal.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StTorches
Hand-Held Plasma Cutting Torch
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th St, CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StAcetylene Torch
The Acteylene Torch is used to solder and anneal metal.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StOxy-Acetylene Torch
The Oxy-Acetylene Torches are used to do light forging, welding metal, brazing metal, bending metal.
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StEnco Manual Machining Lathe
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StGrizzly Manual Vertical Mill
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StRod Brake
Available in the Metal Shop, 25 E 13th StPhotographic Media
Bessler Enlarger
Available in the Darkroom, 66 Fifth AveNegative Carrier
Our wide range of negative carriers hold 35mm, medium format, and large format film within a photographic enlarger.
Available in the Darkroom, 66 Fifth AvePhotographic Enlarger
A photographic enlarger is the central tool in a darkroom and is used to enlarge a negative onto a sheet of light sensitive paper. It consists of a condenser head light source, a stage where a carrier containing a negative is inserted, an enlarging lens that is used with bellows to focus the projected image, as well as a geared column that allows the projection to be adjusted in size.
Available in the Darkroom, 66 Fifth AveGrain Focuser
The grain focuser is used when printing in the darkroom to ensure that a projected image is sharp before a sheet of photographic paper is exposed.
Available in the Darkroom, 66 Fifth AvePrinting Filters
Printing filters, also called contrast filters, are used in the darkroom to alter the contrast of an image depending on the filter number that is used. The twelve MULTIGRADE filters are numbered 00–5 in 1/2 steps, with the lowest filter number corresponding to the softest contrast.
Available in the Darkroom, 66 Fifth AveEnlarging Easel
An enlarging easel is used to hold light sensitive photographic paper when it is exposed in the darkroom. The sliding blades are adjustable so that the white borders around a printed image can be adjusted in size.
Available in the Darkroom, 66 Fifth AveEnlarging Lens
Lenses are used when enlarging negatives in the darkroom. They allow the projected light from a photographic enlarger to be focused onto a sheet of light sensitive paper. The focal length of the lens varies depending on the size of the film being enlarged.
Available in the Darkroom, 66 Fifth AvePhoto Scanner
Flatbed scanner used to produce digital files of film and photographic print media.
Available in the Digital Photo Labs, 66 Fifth AveVR Headset
**Restrictions on available model and brands may apply.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StAC Strobe Light Kit
Two or Three Head Kits for stroboscopic lighting use. AC outlet required for power.
Comes with power pack with cord, sync cord, light heads, light stands, and umbrellas.
**Restrictions on available model and brands may apply.
Audio Recorder
Audio Field Recorder kits come with wind screen and case.
*User must supply SD memory.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Cropped-Frame DSLR
Camera comes complete with kit zoom lens and battery. Extra battery and charger available upon request.
* User must supply CF or SD memory card.
** Restrictions may apply per model.
Continuous Light Kits
Hot Light Kit consisting of:
(2) Flood Light Heads
(2) Light Stands
(1) Pair of Gloves
**Restrictions may apply.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StDVD/VHS Player
Kits come with remote and power cord.
*User supplies any video or audio cords and connectors.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Digital Long Throw Projector
Each kit comes with power, VGA, and/or HDMI cables.
*Adapter Dongles available upon request
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Digital Short Throw Projector
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StFull-Frame DSLR
Camera comes complete with zoom lens.
*User must supply CF or SD memory.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Full-Frame DSLR with Video Capability
Camera comes complete with kit zoom lens. Comes with one battery. Charger and extra battery available upon request.
*User must supply CF or SD memory.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
HD Video Camera
Camera comes with and without internal memory.
*User must supply CF or SD memory for additional storage.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Large Format Cameras
Kits come with body and lens choice of 150mm or 210mm. Tripods are required but are checked out separately.
*Other focal lengths are available upon requrest
**Users supply dark cloth, loupe, and cable release.
***Restrictions apply.
Light Meter
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StLCD Screen
Portable LCD screens are used as a larger monitor when recording.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Large Tripod
Manfrotto Video (Metal)
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Light Modifiers
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StMedium Tripod
A medium size tripod for general purpose photographic use.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StMac Mini
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StMicrophone
Both omnidirectional and shotgun models available.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Medium Format Analog Camera
Camera comes complete with lens. Uses 120 film.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Media Player
Used to play video files on both projectors and monitors. **Restrictions may apply per model.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StMonopod
Manfrotto Monopods
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Portable Backdrop
Seamless paper is 4.5ft, comes in white and black.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StPortable Strobe Light Kit
**Restrictions may apply.
Available in the Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StSpeedlite
A speedlight is a strobe light (flash) that attaches to the hot shoe on the top of a camera.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Speakers
A portable speaker set.
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Small Tripod
Sony Video Tripods
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Wacom Tablet
**Restrictions may apply per model.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th St, Equipment Cage, 2 W 13th StPrinting
B&W LaserJet Printer
General use printer good for mockup prints. Limited to Tabloid (11" x 17") sized 32lb or less paper.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StColor LaserJet Printer
General use printer good for mockup prints. Limited to Tabloid (11" x 17") sized 32lb or less paper.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StDesktop Inkjet Printer
High quality printer good for photo quality and detailed graphic work. Limited to 32lb or above paper. Can handle paper and rolls up to 17" width.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StInkjet Plotter
High quality printer good for photo quality and detailed graphic work. Limited to 32lb or above paper. Can handle paper and rolls up to 44" width.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StRisograph Printer
Non-archival, soy-based inks with high saturated colors, designed for posters and zines. Limited to Tabloid (11" x 17") sized 130lb or less paper.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StVinyl Printer
High quality sticker printer, designed for printing on vinyl substrate.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StPrintmaking
Charles Brand Lithography Presses
The Printmaking Facility houses two Charles Brand litho presses. These can be used to print aluminum litho plates, polyester litho plates, photo-litho plates, photo transfers, and monoprints.
Available in the Printmaking Studio, 2 W 13th StCharles Brand Etching Presses
The Printmaking facility houses two Charles Brand etching presses. These can be used to print etching plates, relief blocks, and monoprints.
Available in the Printmaking Studio, 2 W 13th StExposure Unit and Vacuum Frame
The Douthitt Exposure Unit and Vacuum Frame are used for exposing photo-sensitive emulsion on silkscreens, as well as photo-litho plates and solar plates.
Available in the Printmaking Studio, 2 W 13th StFrench Tool Etching Press
The Printmaking facility houses one french tool etching press.
Available in the Printmaking Studio, 2 W 13th StRisograph Printer
Non-archival, soy-based inks with high saturated colors, designed for posters and zines. Limited to Tabloid (11" x 17") sized 130lb or less paper.
Available in the Graphics Lab, 2 W 13th StRhinotech Washout Booth
The Rhinotech washout booths are back-lit for silkscreen emulsion removal.
Available in the Printmaking Studio, 2 W 13th StVandercook SP-20
The Vandercook SP-20 is used to print letterpress wood and lead type, relief blocks, and mounted polymer plates.
Available in the Printmaking Studio, 2 W 13th StSewing & Soft Construction
Edge Skiving Machine
Available in the Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AveCylinder Bed Walking Foot Machine
Walking Foot Leather machine with a cylindrical-shaped bed. For sewing hard-to-reach interior spaces, such as on hand bags, cup holders, etc.
This machine requires a 2-part walking foot. A zipper walking foot or cording walking foot can also be employed as necessary.
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth Ave, Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AveWalking Foot Leather Machine
Available in the Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AveBlind Hem Machine
Available in the Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AveChainstitch Machine
Available in the Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth Ave3-Step Machine
Available in the Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AvePurl Edge Machine
Available in the Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AveOverlock Machine
Available in the Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AveSuperlock Machine
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th StIndustrial Plain-Stitch Sewing Machine
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th StHand Press Machine
The Press Machine is used to apply grommets and snaps.
We have the following die sets:
Grommet 1/4" (#0)
Grommet 3/8" (#2)
Grommet 1/2" (#4)
Grommet 5/8" (#5)
Hole Punch 1/4" (#0)
Hole Punch 3/8" (#2)
Hole Punch 1/2" (#4)
Hole Punch 5/8" (#5)
Spring Snap 1/2" (20 ligne, 12.5mm)
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth AveShoe Machine-Sole Press
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth AveHemstitch (aka Picot Edge) Machine
requires two spools 21 weight cotton thread. Works best with crisp, lightweight, loosely-woven fabric (e.g. organza, voile) . Used most commonly for ornamental stitching on shirt waists, neckties, underwear, etc.
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth AveDouble Needle Machine
Double Needle with casing attachment. Suitable for Denim and heavy weight materials.
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth AveZig Zag Machine
Requires DPx5 needles. Works with standard bobbin and casing*.
*Widest stitch requires special bobbin casing that can be borrowed from speciality room.
Available in the Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AvePost Machine
Used most commonly for bag and accessory creation. Works best with sturdy fabrics. Recommended for leather.
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth Ave, Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AveCoverstitch Machine (Flatbed)
The Juki MF series Coverstitch machine makes a secure, highly stretchable hem on knit materials. Options include two or three needle stitch, with optional top looper for a decorative sportswear finish. Basic three-thread set-up requires two spools of universal weight (tex 21) polyester thread and one spool of wooly nylon. Coverstitch machines available at any time in open studios U429/30 and U506.
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth Ave, Fashion Open Studio, 63 Fifth AveHeat Press
15"x15" flat-bed, high pressure Heat Press: Use it to bond fabric with fusible interfacing, to heat press natural materials, or to emboss leather or synthetics with 3-dimensional forms. Available by appointment only, UC room 518.
Bonding of synthetic materials will be available soon, pending installation of vented hoods to capture fumes.
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth AveSonobond SeamMaster (Ultrasonic Welding Machine)
The Sonobond Seammaster Ultrasonic Sewing Machine welds synthetic materials together to create stitchless seams. It can also be used to cut and seal raw edges. Materials must be at least 60% synthetic. Available by appointment only, UC room 518.
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth AveTextiles and Fibers
Frame Loom (small)
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th St, Tool Checkout, 2 W 13th StUmbrella Swift & Ball Winder
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th StIndustrial Felting Loom
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th StWarping Reel
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th StWarping Board
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th St4-Harness Floor Loom
Available in the Textiles / Shoemaking, 2 W 13th StCarlson Cutter
The Carlson cutter can cut, score or draw (with a marker) designs created in illustrator or AutoCAD. Only soft materials, such as fabrics, leathers and foams can be cut. Maximum cutting thickness is 8”.
Available in the Laser Cutting Lab, 25 E 13th StDubied Hand Knitting Machine
They are popular with knitwear designers because they are available in very fine gauges that reflect fabrics produced on modern industrial machinery. The Dubied hand-flats have a v-bed meaning they have two opposing bed that meet in an upside down V formation. They are double bed machines so can produce both single and rib fabrics. In a variety of gauges from 14 - 2.5
Available in the Knitting Studio, 63 Fifth AveHauge Linkers
Available in the Knitting Studio, 63 Fifth AveHeat Press
15"x15" flat-bed, high pressure Heat Press: Use it to bond fabric with fusible interfacing, to heat press natural materials, or to emboss leather or synthetics with 3-dimensional forms. Available by appointment only, UC room 518.
Bonding of synthetic materials will be available soon, pending installation of vented hoods to capture fumes.
Available in the Fashion Specialty Studio, 63 Fifth AveParvalux Yarn Cone Winder
Available in the Knitting Studio, 63 Fifth AveSilver Reed SK280 Domestic Knitting Machines
Hand knitting machines that use punched cards to create knit patterns
Available in the Knitting Studio, 63 Fifth AveWood Working
Enco Manual Machining Lathe
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StGrizzly Manual Vertical Mill
Available in the CNC / Machine Shop, 2 W 13th StLathe
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th StMulti-Router
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th StTable Router
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th StPlaner
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th StJointer
A woodworking machine used to produce a flat surface along a board's length or face, for the purpose of fixing or joining one wooden edge to another.
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th StBand Saw
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th St, Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StDrill Press
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th St, Ceramics / Wet Studio, 2 W 13th StFestool Kapex KS 120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Miter saw is used for cross cutting, miter cuts, and bevel cuts in wood.
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th St, Wood/Metal Shop, 66 Fifth AveHammer N4400 Bandsaw
An tool for cutting profiles, resawing, and various other specialty cuts.
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th StPowermatic 14″ Bandsaw
Common tool for cutting wood and plastics.
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th St, Wood/Metal Shop, 66 Fifth AvePowermatic 18″ Bandsaw
Tool for cutting and resawing select wood, composites, and plastics.
Available in the Wood/Metal Shop, 66 Fifth AveSaw Stop Industrial Cabinet Saw
Table saw with safety stop mechanism built-in
Available in the Wood Shop, 25 E 13th StWood Working Hand Tools
In the E4 Tool Checkout there are various hand tools specifically associated with woodworking available for loan.
Available in the Tool Checkout, 25 E 13th St