Woodshop

The model shop--more often called the Woodshop--is located on the first floor of Chaplin Hall. The model shop is provided for the use of all Architecture students for the making of architectural models, furniture and other coursework-related projects.

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday - 8:15am to 12:00pm
Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday - 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Equipment

The major machines available in the woodshop are:

  • 6\" Jointer (Jet)
  • 12\" Jointer/Planer (Robland XSD)
  • Scroll Saw (Excalibur)
  • Grinder/Buffer
  • 10\" Table Saw (Delta Unisaw)
  • 14\" Band Saw (Wood + Metal) (Jet)
  • 14\" Band Saw (Delta)
  • Drill Press (General)
  • 8 1/2\" Miter Saw (Hitachi)
  • Hollow Chisel Mortiser (Delta)
  • Table Sander belt drive
  • Lath (General)

Terms of Use

The model shop is a well-equipped, but small, shop. Just inside the door is a rack containing eight pairs of safety glasses. Safety glasses must be worn by students working in the shop. Hence, the capacity of the shop is eight students at a time. As a consequence, it is an excellent idea to plan as far ahead as possible any work necessary to complete a project on time. Since safety is paramount, it is unacceptable for a student to come to the shop with other than a serious and focused attitude. Students who have not had adequate sleep or are more intent in goofing off need not enter. The model shop is NOT a place for a charrette! All students who are serious about developing skills of craftsmenship, who are willing to learn and ask questions, and who are able to exhibit an uncompromised focus on what they are doing are welcome.

Darkroom

The Photography Studio and Darkroom, located on the first floor of Chaplin Hall, is available to students for introductory and advanced photography course offerings in black and white film photography. It is also available for use in documenting completed work for portfolio purposes.

Evening hours, usually 6pm to 10pm, Sunday through Thursday, are provided during semesters when photography courses are offered. Use at other times can be arranged by contacting Robert Chambers, Division Technician or Betty Irons, Division Secretary. Film and digital cameras can be checked out for short-term use by students from Betty at the Reception Desk on the fourth floor of Chaplin Hall.

Equipment

The darkroom has 12 print/enlarging stations, each equipped with a timer, magnifying viewfinder, and printing easel.

B&W enlargers:

  • 1 Beseler PrintMaker 35
  • 4 Beseler PrintMaker 67
  • 1 Beseler 67c
  • 1 Beseler 23c
  • 3 Omega B-22
  • 1 Omega D2

Color enlargers:

  • 1 Omega - Chromega B (Dichroic)
  • 1 Beseler 76S Dichro

Film drying cabinet

Print (for RC only) Dryer (Arkay RD 1100 Dryer)