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Wood Workshop

WORKSHOP · UR UNIPOD

Wood Workshop

The Wood Workshop within our makerspace is a haven for craftsmanship and creativity. It's a dedicated space equipped with the tools and resources necessary for woodworking projects of all scales and complexities. Whet...

🪓CNCRouting
🔨ProHand Tooling
🏭BenchSaws & Joiners
🔦SafeDust Extraction

Lab Overview

The Wood Workshop within our makerspace is a haven for craftsmanship and creativity. It’s a dedicated space equipped with the tools and resources necessary for woodworking projects of all scales and complexities. Whether you’re a seasoned carpenter or a novice woodworker, the Wood Workshop offers a welcoming environment for exploration and skill development.

Here, you’ll find an array of woodworking tools ranging from basic hand tools like saws and chisels to advanced power tools such as table saws, planers, and routers. We prioritize safety in the workshop, providing comprehensive training sessions and enforcing strict safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all users.

The Wood Workshop isn’t just about cutting and shaping wood; it’s a place where ideas take form and imagination comes to life. From crafting custom furniture pieces to sculpting intricate wood carvings, the possibilities are endless. Our skilled instructors and community of wood enthusiasts are here to support and inspire you along your woodworking journey.

What you get

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Pro-grade equipment
Industry-standard tools maintained for safe, reliable use.
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Hands-on training
Workshops and onboarding to bring your skills up to speed.
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Open lab manuals
Documented procedures, safety protocols, and project guides.
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Collaborative space
Work side-by-side with peers, mentors, and visiting experts.
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Safety-first culture
Mandatory orientation and supervised access for new members.
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Project pipeline
From idea to demo day with structured milestones and reviews.

Lab Equipment

Workshop EquipmentShopBot 5-Axis CNC Router
1 unit · 2 seats · 18+ years

The ShopBot 5-axis is a large-format gantry CNC router with a tilting / rotating spindle head, capable of complex contour cuts on wood, foam, plastics and machinable composites.…

Workshop EquipmentMiter Saw 12 inch — Makita LS1219L
1 unit · 1 seat · 18+ years

The Makita LS1219L is a 12 inch (305 mm) dual-bevel sliding compound miter saw with a built-in laser guide, large bevel/miter ranges and excellent dust collection. It is…

Workshop EquipmentCordless Drill — Makita HP457DWE
2 units · 1 seat · 16+ years

The Makita HP457DWE is an 18 V cordless hammer drill / driver with a 13 mm chuck, two-speed gearbox and 24-stage clutch. It supports drilling in wood, metal,…

Workshop EquipmentBelt & Disc Sander — Bucktool BG2600
1 unit · 1 seat · 16+ years

The Bucktool BG2600 is a benchtop combination belt and disc sander used for shaping, smoothing and finishing wood and soft metals. The 4 x 36 in belt and…