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Columbus Metal Shop

Columbus Wood Shop

Sharp Instructional Shops

Sullivan Fabrication Studio

Resale & Specialized Materials

Facebook: Instructional Fabrication


PDF Downloads:


Intro to Metal [1.4mb]

CNC Rhinocam Section 1 [1 mb]

CNC Section 2 [1 mb]

Flammable Materials Safety [484 kb]

Hand Tool Catalogue [5.4 mb]

Panel Saw [224 kb]

Power Sander [172 kb]

Plaster [792 kb]

Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding [1.2 mb]

Sewing Machine [1 mb]

Spray Booth Materials Handbook [1.2 mb]

Vacuum Former [732 kb]

Woodshop Authorization [1.3 mb]

Xacto Knife [152 kb]

Instructional Shops

Welcome to SAIC's Instructional Shops! Do you need to borrow a screwdriver? Build a stretcher? Carve foam or plaster? Weld together a steel frame? No matter the scale of your project, our knowledgeable staff are easy to find and ready to help you make it happen.

The Columbus Wood and Columbus Metal Shop are general access facilities that offer a generous array of wood and metal working equipment, and are open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

The Sharp Instructional Shops support the Contemporary Practices Department with woodworking facilities, plaster mold-making and sewing construction areas.

The Sullivan Fabrication Studio supports the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture and Designed Objects.

Our Shops provide the tools and expertise you need to work in wood, metal, plastics, mold making and most other physical media. Our world-class staff and team of student employees look forward to working with you!

We are also on facebook, be social and stay informed at facebook.com/SAIC.InstructionalFabrication

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Workshops & Authorizations

The shops offer a wide range of instructional workshops and equipment authorizations to help you learn the ins and outs of creating with industrial machines. In order to access Shop facilities, you will need to first attend an authorization.

The Nuts & Bolts

It is important to come to the shops dressed appropriately to work. Closed-toe shoes are required. Don't wear heels, sandals or "Crocs". Steel toe boots are the best!
We require you to wear safety glasses at all times in the shop, so go straight to Tool Checkout when you come in. Remember to bring your student ID with you!

Tool Checkout

A wide selection of hand tools are available for daytime or overnight check-out. Please be kind and return your tools on time. Fines accrue if tools are returned late.

Resale & Specialized Materials

Resale materials are sold in the shop to facilitate student projects.
Please contact the Shop Managers in advance if you need to order large quantities of materials. Visit Resale

 



Columbus Metal Shop

Location

280 S. Columbus Drive, Basement
Room CO-027
312 443-3773

Fall & Spring Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 9:15 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Graduate Students Only)

Watch for extended hours & services
during peak times of activity.

Tool Highlights

Forges
Torches
Band Saws
Plasma Cutters
Belt & Disc Sanders
Various Hand Tools
Hossfield bender
MIG & TIG Welders
Oxygen Fuel Welding & Cutting
Sheet Metal Power Hammer

 

 

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Contact

David Nelson
Assistant Director, Columbus Metal Shop
312 443-3909

Heather Mullins
Columbus Metal Shop Night & Weekend Manager
312 443-7334

Catherine McCulloch
Instructional Shops Assistant Manager
312 443-3773

Access

Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

Authorizations

Basic Metal | Arc | MIG | TIG | Oxy Fuel | Plasma | Forge | Grinding Room

Workshops

Cold Fastening Systems | Power Hammer | Blacksmithing | Hossfield Bender

 




Columbus Wood Shop

Location

280 S. Columbus Drive, Basement
Room CO-024
312 443-3773

Fall & Spring Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 9:15 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Graduate Students Only)

Watch for extended hours & services
during peak times of activity.

Tool Highlights

Belt & Disc Sanders
Jointer
Miter Saws
Sewing Machine
Table Saw
Double Miter Saw for Framing
Mortise Machine
Routers
Various Hand Tools
Drill Presses
Lathes
Planer
Scroll Saws
Band Saw

 

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Contact

Steve Meyer
Assistant Director, Wood Shop
312 443-4759

Rob Davis
Columbus Wood Shop Night & Weekend Manager
312 443-7339

Catherine McCulloch
Instructional Shops Assistant Manager
312 443-3773

Access

Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

Authorizations

Basic Wood Shop (includes band saw, sanders, miter saw & table saw)

Workshops

Lathe | Stretcher/Panel |
Frame Making | Art Installations

 


 



Sharp Instructional Shops

Location

37 S. Wabash, 3rd Floor
Rooms 302, 308, 312, 307 B
312 899-5235

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Tool Highlights

Belt & Disc Sanders
Jointer
Miter Saws
Sewing Machine
Table Saw
Double Miter Saw for Framing
Mortise Machine
Routers
Various Hand Tools
Drill Presses
Lathe
Planer
Scroll Saws
Band Saws

 

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Contact

Sue Frame
Assistant Director, Sharp Instructional Shops

Tim Adams
Sharp Instructional Shops Night & Weekend Manager

Chris Bradley
Instructional Shops Assistant Manager

Access

Open to students currently enrolled in Contemporary Practices.

Authorizations

Basic Shop (includes band saw, sanders, miter saw & table saw) | Plaster | Sewing

Workshops

Sharp Instructional Shops design workshops to fit class needs. Ask your Instructors or Shop Staff about specialized workshops.


PDF of Downloads
Flammable Materials Safety [484 kb]
Hand Tool Catalogue
[5.4 mb]
Panel Saw [224 kb]
Plaster [792 kb]

Power Sander [172 kb]
Sewing Machine [1 mb]
Spray Booth Materials Handbook [1.2 mb]
Woodshop Authorization [1.3 mb]
Xacto Knife [152 kb]



Sullivan Fabrication Studio

Location

36 S. Wabash, 12th Floor
Room 1243
312 629-6699

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Tool Highlights

Belt & Disc Sanders
Jointer
Miter Saw
Sewing Machine (Commercial & Industrial)
Table Saw
Mortise Machine
Routers
Various Hand Tools
Drill Presses
Lathe
Planer
Scroll Saws
Band Saws
Vacuum Former
CNC
Panel Saw
Cold Metal Fabrication Equipment
Down Draft Table

SullivanHeads

 

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Contact

William Newhouse
Assistant Director, Sullivan Fabrication Studio

Brad Johns
Sullivan Fabrication Manager

Michael Riha
Sullivan Fabrication Studio Assistant Manager

Catherine McCulloch
Instructional Shops Assistant Manager
312 443-3773

Access

Open to students currently enrolled in AIADO courses.

Authorizations

Basic Shop (includes band saw, sanders, miter saw & table saw) | CNC | Vacuum Former

Workshops

TBD


PDF Downloads
CNC Rhinocam Section 1 [1 mb]
CNC Section 2 [1 mb]

Flammable Materials Safety [484 kb]
Panel Saw [224 kb]
Power Sander [172 kb]
Sewing Machine [1 mb]
Spray Booth Materials Handbook [1.2 mb]

Vacuum Former
[732 kb]
Woodshop Authorization [1.3 mb]
Xacto Knife [152 kb]

Files
CNC Knowledge Base [2.8 mb]

 

 

 

 

 

   
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