Metal and Wood Shop

Try your hand at something new

The Boeing Advanced Fabrication and Assembly Metal and Wood Shop offers an array of tools and resources to unleash your creativity and explore the world of fabrication. Bring your ideas to life with expert supervision and safety precautions in place. The shop is open to all students, faculty, and staff at any skill level.

Operating hours

Sunday – CLOSED
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Makerspaces are closed from noon to 12:30 p.m. daily. Hours are subject to change.

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(2) Baileigh Vertical Band Saws
(2) Baileigh Drill Presses
Bosch Compound Miter Saw
SawStop Table Saw
Hegner Scroll Saw
Baileigh Edge Sander
Baileigh Oscillating Spindle Sander
Baileigh Jointer
Baileigh Planer
Baileigh Shaper
Baileigh Drum Sander
Baileigh Lathe

(2) Baileigh Drill Presses
Baileigh Finger Press Brake
Baileigh Hydraulic Press
Baileigh Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake
Baileigh Sheet Metal Notcher
Baileigh Throatless Shear
Baileigh Universal Bender
Baileigh Hydraulic Sheet Metal Shear
Baileigh Iron Worker
Baileigh Cold Cut Saw
Baileigh Horizontal Band Saw
DAKE Vertical Band Saw
(2) Clausing 21” Manual Lathe
(2) Kent CNC Mill
HAAS CNC Lathe

Complete online training

Fill out the form below to specify your project or training request. Upon submission, you’ll receive a Canvas invitation for mandatory EHS safety training that must be finished before accessing the space.

Hands-on training

Once you’ve completed the online training, schedule hands-on training with the shop supervisor. Send an email to sictrwoodmetal@iastate.edu. Attend the in-person training session at the shop, where you’ll learn how to use the equipment.

Start creating

After finishing the in-person training, you will be issued a badge and you’re free to utilize the shop for your personal projects, class assignments, prototyping, and more. Your creative journey begins!