About the Wood Shop:

The Pratt Architecture Woodshop is the creative epicenter of Higgins Hall, where there is a cross pollination of all model production.  The student user will find both a place to share their current task or learn from fellow architecture students.  Pratt encourages the construct of physical models, a step critical in the design process. The use of the wood shop allows for a physical experimentation that compliments digital design.  The Woodshop invariably provides an essential component of a production sequence.

The Woodshop is equipped with the traditional compendium of machines; band saws, sanders, chop saws, panel saws, etc.  There is also an extensive collection of hand tools. As we develop new types of digital processes, it becomes apparent how critical analog methods of construction are in furthering experimentation. Things produced physically in the wood shop are an expression of the material itself. Through model making and material testing, students learn firsthand if a structure designed in a no-gravity digital environment could feasibly work in the environment we inhabit. As architects, we are trained to be problem solvers, exposed to many methods of thinking and working, and the wood shop serves as the most versatile tool the Pratt community can use to fabricate solutions.

Wood Shop Hours:

• Sunday - Thursday: 9am - 10pm

• Friday - Saturday: 9am - 8pm

The Woodshop is not appointment only - the Woodshop monitor will maintain the proper room occupancy and user social distancing.

Wood Shop Protocols for Use:

• Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times, Anyone without will be asked to leave immediately.

• Closed toe shoes must be worn.  Students without will be asked to leave.

• If you are unsure how to operate a machine, please ask.  Monitors are there for your reference.

• Arrive to the Woodshop with your matierials, explain your needs to the monitor, and talk about which tools you anticipate using. The monitor will guide you through your process.

• The Table Saw is for monitor use ONLY. Please talk with the monitor if you need a table saw cut.

• Return all tools to their proper location after each use.

• Please clean up!

wood shop tutorials

Wood Shop Machine Information

Select and Hover over the machine to the right to see the description and best use.

The Wood Shop has a range of hand tools to use in coordination with these machines to assemble your model. Please see the Wood Shop monitor to check out a tool.

Laminating Materials

Laminating materials for any use is very important for your safety, as well as the safety of the any machine you are using. Follow the guidelines found HERE for the best practices in laminating materials. Please use the CNC + Wood Shop monitors as a resource for any questions.