Chalmers Hall Art+Design Common Shop


Location

214 Chalmers Hall

Primary Contact

Cotter Mitchell, 785-864-5650.

Accessibility and Limitations on Use

Open to students and faculty in Visual Arts and Design.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Services Available

Project consulting; machine and tool operational and safety training.

Appointment Required

Classes using the Common Shop must be scheduled in advance. 

Training Required

Yes. Training must be completed through class or studio or by individual appointment.

Available Equipment—Wood Machine Shop

  • 10”adjustable miter saw
  • radial arm saw
  • wood lathe
  • combination disc/belt sanders (2)
  • large edge sander
  • standalone disc sander
  • drill presses (4)
  • band saws (6)
  • 10” table saws (2)
  • edge jointers (2)
  • surface planers (2)
  • vertical panel saw (1)
  • various hand tools

Available Equipment—Metal Fabrication Area

  • 16 gauge pneumatic shear
  • sandblasting cabinet
  • Morse #3 taper drill presses (2)
  • double grinder wheels (2)
  • Do All band saw
  • oxygen/acetylene welding torch
  • mig welder
  • plasma cutter
  • spot welder

Available Equipment—Visual Art Studio Technologies Lab

  • laser cutter
  • 3D scanner
  • Makerbot Replicator 3D printer
  • Thermoplastic vacuum former

Other Available Facilities/Resources

  • spray booth room
  • various woods, metals and other materials available for purchase

Rules on Usage

Posted in shop.