Using the Woodworking Studio
The OSU Craft Center Woodworking Studio has the following available for student member use:
- 2 Saw Stop Table Saws
- 2 Band Saws
- Compound Miter Saw
- Scroll Saw
- Small Table Lathes
- Drill Press
- Jointer
- Planer
- Stationary Combination (Belt & Disc) Sander
- Table Router
- Variety of Small Hand/Power Tools
After taking a studio orientation, power tools can be used during staffed Tech Times, while hand tools can be used anytime.
To use the woodworking studio, you will need to register for a term membership, sign the Woodshop Studio Agreement form, and complete an orientation during Tech Times.
If you are a beginning wood worker, but you are interested in using the studio and learning, we recommend you take a workshop to gain a good foundation to woodworking and safe big equipment operation. There is also help available during studio Tech Times, but you will learn far more in a workshop.
WOODSHOP ORIENTATION required for all levels in order to use the wood studio - available any time during our Tech Hours and by special arrangement. This must be renewed annually following the academic calendar, along with completing a Wood Studio User Agreement.
- Read the Safety Manual(Link is external) - for the equipment you are planning to use
- Watch the Safety Video
Insurance
The Craft Center does not provide insurance to its users. Members must accept full responsibility for their actions, including reimbursing others for damages to them or their property. Members are responsible to replace tools or equipment damaged by their misuse. Memberships may be revoked with no refund for dangerous actions or inappropriate conduct. The Craft Center works to keep all its equipment in good and safe working condition. If you see any dangerous situations or damaged equipment, please report them to the Craft Center Desk Staff immediately. The Craft Center is not responsible for members personal tools, materials or projects left out in the studios.
Woodworking Studio Policies
Knowledge and understanding of the rules and procedures defined in the Woodshop Safety Manual is the member’s responsibility. CC Manager & Woodshop Supervisors hold all rights to change and/or modify at any time or for any specific situation. Woodshop Staff and personnel are available to help and supply any additional information, Just Ask! However, this help is not a substitute for proper training & experience needed by members. The Craft Center offers classes with instruction in techniques, materials, and proper use of tools and equipment.
The Craft Center provides access to tools and equipment that may cause personal bodily injury.
Annual Requirements
- Attend a Wood Studio Orientation
- Complete the Woodshop Studio Agreement
- Read the Safety Manual
- Watch the Safety Video
Members must complete steps 1 -4 once per academic year.
Insurance
The Craft Center does not provide insurance to its users. Members must accept full responsibility for their actions, including reimbursing others for damages to them or their property. Members are responsible for replacing tools or equipment damaged by their misuse. Memberships may be revoked with no refund for dangerous actions or inappropriate conduct. The Craft Center works to keep all its equipment in good and safe working condition. If you see any dangerous situations or damaged equipment, please report them to the Craft Center Desk Staff immediately. The Craft Center is not responsible for members' personal tools, materials, or projects left out in the studios.
Required Agreements
- Watch the safety video, attend a wood studio Orientation, complete the Woodshop Studio Agreement, and understand all safety rules and procedures. Members recognize that they are responsible for their own safety.
- Understand their responsibility to wear safety glasses at all times while in the Woodshop, and to wear/use other protection equipment as appropriate.
- Agree to be focused on their task whenever operating tools and machinery and not to distract others. Horseplay will not be tolerated.
- Agree to refrain from operating machines and tools if under the influence of any substance or condition that impairs safe use.
- Abide by rules defined and implied by the Woodshop Manual and Woodshop Personnel.
- Have an understanding of all stationary and hand tools in safety and operation. Understand that due to an increase in incidents of equipment misuse, members are now responsible for replacement costs for blades & breakers if the saw-stop table saws are triggered as a result of misuse or carelessness. Estimated reimbursement cost is $200.
- Due to changes in equipment and/or procedures in the Woodshop, members are required to update their safety skills accordingly when notified by the Woodshop Supervisor or personnel.