Woodshop

About the Facility

The Innovation Hub at the Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Building (ILSQ) provides clean, safe and supervised traditional woodshop support, as well as digital fabrication support including multi-format 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing.

Students, employees, and a full-time supervisor with knowledge in woodworking, modern design and best building practices are always present. Together they oversee the shop’s daily operations.

The College of Architecture Woodshop provides students a space to gain real-world woodworking experience while honing their building and design skills. The Woodshop  provides students a wide array of hand tools, power tools, and machinery.

Use of the Woodshop

The Woodshop is available to anyone in the College of Architecture to use free of charge. With approval, faculty and students outside of the college may use the Woodshop at an hourly charge based per project. If you have any questions, please come by and discuss with the Woodshop supervisor.

Location: ILSQ Room W101 & W102

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Available Woodshop Tools:

Digital Services

The Woodshop has laser cutters available that can be used to precisely cut designs out of a varietThe Woodshop laser cutters are available to architecture students for class projects at a cost of a variety of materials. They are available to non-college members of the university at rates appropriate to projects.y of materials. Use of the laser cutters for College of Architecture students is free for college-related projects.

Location: ILSQ Room W101 & W102

Service Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Laser Cutting Procedures

• Choose an approved material for your laser cutting project. You may provide your own material, or purchase from the Woodshop where an invoice will be provided. You can complete your purchase in-person.
• Email the file to COA Woodshop at: [email protected].
• We will evaluate your files to find any errors or changes you might need to make to improve the outcome of your cut.
• Once your file is approved and paid for, we will run your cut.
• When your cut is complete, you will be notified by email with the location of your completed order.

If you need help setting up a file, choosing a material, using AutoCAD and the template file, or would like to schedule a class helpdesk session, please email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

3D Printing Procedures

Step 1: Submit your .STL by emailing them to [email protected].

Step 2: Our team will process your file(s) and send a preview.

Step 3: Once payment is received and the customer enters their contact information to our printing queue, your print will be started. (Files must be submitted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday).

Step 4: Once your print is completed, our team will collect your print and email you for pickup. You will be notified by email with location of the completed print.

CNC Routing Procedures

• We offer 2D and 2.5D services
• Materials include plywood, foam, and lumber products
• Accepted files include .stl and .dwg file types
• Email [email protected] for consultation

Safety

Woodshop protocol demands that all shop patrons make safety their utmost consideration. Prior to utilizing the shop, each student must:

• Read the safety manual in its entirety
• Watch all of the safety videos
• Pass all safety quizzes
• Complete a User Safety Agreement
• Complete a Safety Walk-through

How to Find Safety Materials on Canvas

Email the Woodshop supervisor with your name, your UIN number, and Texas A&M email to request access to the Woodshop Architecture Lab Canvas course. Additionally provide information to schedule a safety walk-through.

Tips and Tricks

• Export your 3D prints in milimeters
• Use 3D Builder to ensure that your 3D model is able to print successfully
• Slice your 3D model in Cura to guarantee there is no floating objects