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Metal and Wood Shop Makerspace

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.

Makerspace Hours

Makerspaces are closed for an afternoon meal break. Hours are subject to change.

Clausing lathe

Table saw

Miter saw

Wood lathe

CNC mill

3 Steps to Using the Makerspace

Login to Makerspace Tracker

Sign in to the Makerspace Tracker using your Iowa State credentials. Choose the Makerspace location you want to access, then browse the equipment dashboard to see what tools are available and what trainings are required.

Complete Safety & Online Trainings

Before using any equipment, you’ll need to complete general safety training for the Makerspace, plus an online training module specific to the tool or tools you want to use.

Register for Hands-on Training

After finishing the online training, sign up for a hands-on training session in the Makerspace. Once you complete it, you’ll earn a physical badge for that machine or group of machines—then you’re free to use them for class projects, personal builds, prototyping, and more.

We strongly believe in safety, and it is best practice to limit yourself to registering for 1 hands-on training per day in the Metal and Wood Shop Makerspace to allow the information time to process and build your own confidence on the tools.

Ready to Create?

Equipment and Machines

  • Woods: Jointer, Planer, Drum Sander
  • Woods: Table Saw, Miter Saw
  • Woods: Bandsaw, Drill Press, Spindle/Combo Sanders
  • Wood Lathe Part 1: Spindle Turning
  • Wood Lathe Part 2: Face/Bowl Turning

  • Metals:  Hydraulic Shear, Finger Brake,  Spot Welder
  • Metals: Horizontal Band and Vertical Band Saw, Drill Press
  • Metals: Iron Worker
  • Metals: Mill Part 1 and Part 2
  • Metals: Lathe Part 1 and Part 2
  • Metals: Tig Welding
  • Metals: Mig Welding
  • Metals: Plasma Cutting

  • Assembly Bay: Sandblasting Cabinet
  • Assembly Bay: Hand Tools

Not sure where to start?

Need help planning your project, finding materials, or choosing the right training? Reach out for a consultation.

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Need to Paint and Add Finishing Touches?

Bring your projects to life with color, texture, and polish in the Paint and Finishing Shop Makerspace. This dedicated workspace includes a ventilated paint booth and plenty of space for detail work, painting, and resin finishes.

Users must complete the required training and work in pairs when using this space.

Metal and Wood Shop Staff

Our supervisors are here to support you and your ideas. Reach out with questions about the equipment, possibilities, and logistics of this Makerspace. sictrwoodmetal@iastate.edu

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Travis Caudle, Shop Supervisor

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Corey Church, Shop Supervisor

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Steve Eaton, Shop Supervisor

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Brendan Zimmermann, Shop Supervisor

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Jackson Hull, Student Employee

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Karanvir Singh, Student Employee

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Aiden Johanning, Student Employee

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Kyle Napier, Student Employee

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Tait Nemmers, Student Employee

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Charles Schultz, Student Employee

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Alexander Vincent, Student Employee