The fabrication shop consists of a 6000 sf space hosting roughly 4 woodworking benches, 3 metalworking benches, and 6 mixed-use benches for outdoor work. There is a 3’ x 3’ x 5’ capacity spray booth and limited temporary material and project storage areas. The shop is staffed by managers, technicians, and student work study monitors when open, and serves roughly 150 students. 2025/2026 Shop Policy can be found here.
Training
The Edgewood Shops are open to trained graduate students in the School of Art and trained undergraduates currently enrolled in sculpture classes. Graduate training occurs during orientation in the fall and undergraduate training occurs during sculpture classes or at the start of each semester for thesis students. There are separate trainings offered for the wood and metal areas.
After completing basic safety training, students may seek additional skill-building or project consultations through coursework or with staff by appointment. Contact [email protected] or use the Fab Shop booking link to schedule.
Tools
Wood Shop
- Table Saw
- Panel Saw
- Jointer
- Planer
- Sliding Compound Miter Saws (2)
- Band saws (3)
- Drum Sander
- Spindle Sander
- Belt and disc sander
- Drill press
- 2’ x 2’ CNC router (Software Guide)
- Lathe
- Router Table
- Scroll Saw
- Drills + Drivers
- Random Orbital Sanders
- Measuring tools and clamps Trim and plunge routers
- Track + Circular Saws
- Jigsaws
- Pneumatic brad nailers and die grinders
- Miscellaneous handheld saws, chisels, files and rasps
- Hot knife, hot glue, and wire tools for foam cutting
Metal Shop
- Horizontal band saws (2)
- Vertical band saws (2).
- Scotchman Hydraulic Ironworker + dies for bending and hole punching
- Drill press
- TIG Welder (1)
- MIG Welders (5)
- Belt and disc grinders
- Manual Plasma cutter
- 2’ x 3’ CNC Plasma cutter (Software Guide)
- Oxy-Acetylene Torch
- Hydraulic shear
- Die grinders
- Angle grinders
- Rivet gun
- Hydraulic bender
- Roller + press brake
- Rod and sheet roller
- Small Sandblaster
- Abrasive Chop Saw
- Induction Furnace for small blacksmithing projects
- Misc. Small-scale casting equipment. - inquire for details
Useful Links
Common Lumber Defects
Project Prep and Selecting Lumber
Logan Steel
Ringsend Lumber - Construction Supplier
Parkerville Wood Products - Furniture Grade Lumber and CNC/Finishing Services
Certainly Wood - Veneer Supplier
This to That Glue Selection Guide
Contractor Steel
The Wood Rack
Downes and Reader (Though they are not local, their website is extremely useful in checking out different types of lumber and its applications)
McMaster-Carr (Hardware and supplies)
Creating Art Safely