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

UPDATE: N2 TCO has moved to the N2 Open Work Area outside the shop.

N2 Woodshop Open Task Time (Fall 24)

• Monday-Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
• Wednesday-Thursday: 9am – 9pm
• Friday: 9am – 5pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 10am –1pm, 2pm – 6pm

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

For Thanksgiving break, The shop is closed from 5pm on Wednesday, 11/27 through Sunday, 12/1.
We re-open on Monday 12/2.

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

Orientations for the Fall 2024 semester have concluded. 

To be considered for an additional Orientation, please complete the Making Center Orientation Waitlist form.
Additional orientations will be scheduled based on demand.

There are two kinds of  Open Sign up Orientations for access to Wood Shop machinery and tools, the Wood Shop Orientation and the Milling Orientation. The completion of each gives students access to specific equipment in the N2 General Shop and E4 Wood Shop.

Wood Shop Orientation

This orientation covers covers safe operation of the band saws, drill presses, sanders, chop saw and table saw.

Students must complete the online element first, in order to sign up for the in person element.
Access to the Wood Shops wont be granted until this portion is completed.

• This is the link to enroll
• Here is the the online element of the Wood Shop Orientation
• Once you have completed that, you can follow the link in canvas to sign up for the in-person element in Libcal (lasting 2.5 hors)
  Please Note: If an orientation has less than 3 reservations, you may receive communication 24 hours before your booking requesting you to sign up for a different time slot.

Milling Orientation:

This Orientation covers safe operation of the Table Saw, Jointer, and Planer.

Prerequisites:

• Documented completion of  the Wood Shop Orientation (both online and in person elements)
• Completion of the online element of the Milling Orientation
• Once you have completed that, you can follow the link in canvas to sign up for the in-person element in Libcal

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

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, get an SDS 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 SDS 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