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Shop Mission

To support architecture design explorations and help architecture students to make models in wood, metal or other materials, that suit for whatever design study/research is needed, e.g. construction details, lighting, and materials.

All users must sign and submit the Release, Assumption of Risk, and Hold Harmless Agreement before working in the shops.

The shop's main focus is on wood and metal working equipment/techniques. Students find a large variety of power and traditional tools ready for their use. In addition small supplies such as sandpaper, basic nails, screws, glue are supplied by the shop. However the shop does not sell wood, metal or other large material supplies. The following equipment is part of the Architecture Shop and ready for the student to use under the supervision and guidance of the Shop Supervisor.

Personnel

Michael T. Martin Director of Building Resources 806.742.3169 ext 259 Email
Fred G. Porteous Senior Shop Technician 806.742.3169 ext 237
Mike West Model Shop Technician 806.742.3169 ext 291

Student Assistants

Positions available ( Application)

Hours of Operation

Shop (Room 03) Model Shop (Room 05)
Monday - Thursday: 9am to 10:30pm Monday - Thursday: 8am to 11:30am; 12:30pm to 4:30pm; 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Friday: 9am to 5pm Friday: 8am to 11:30am; 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Saturday: 1pm to 6pm* Saturday: 1pm to 6pm*
Sunday:1pm to 10:30pm* Sunday: 1pm to 10:30pm*
* Either the model shop or the shop will be open during these times.

Shop Equipment

Operated only by experienced students or by the shop supervisor

  • One panel saw
  • Three disk sanders
  • Three belt sanders
  • Sanding table
  • Drill press
  • Small scale model building equipment

Metal

  • Welding facilities

Shop manuals and forms