Woodshop

An overall-shot of the woodshop in Gund Hall, including blurry figures. The tablesaw with dust collection is in the foreground.

Announcements

  • Winter Hours
    The Fabrication Lab will close at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 20th and will reopen on Monday, January 6th at 10 a.m.
  • Required Training
    Students are encouraged to complete training as early as possible. All returning students, faculty and staff must complete the Fabrication Lab Refresher.
  • Reserving Machine Time
    Reserve Machine Time using the FabJob App. Use a TMP folder for short-term file storage for walk-up use and consultations.

Location: Gund L35

The woodshop supports a variety of manual fabrication techniques common to design school environments. This includes processes ranging from traditional woodworking using complex joinery to quick study models. The woodshop is also used to prepare materials for digital fabrication, to post-process 3D prints as well as materials cut on the CNC machines or Zund.

Stationary tools are available for individuals to operated themselves and include traditional woodworking tools such as table saws, band saws, a panel saw, drill presses, sanding machines, grinding and sharpening tools, and small rotary tools. Some machines, including the jointer/planer, widebelt sander, small milling machine, and router table, require the assistance of a qualified Woodshop Technical Assistant or shop supervisor. Handheld power tools such as sanders, cordless drills, and heat guns are available for use in the shop or may be borrowed for use off-site. Small quantities of consumables such as nails, screws, drill bits, and sandpaper are supplied for convenience.

In addition to the training required for all Lab users, individuals making use of the woodshop must complete the Woodshop Orientation and Safety Assessment (online). See the Training Portal page for more information.

Woodshop Hours

The Woodshop is typically open:
Monday to Thursday 10 AM – 10 PM
Friday 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday to Sunday 12 – 8 PM

Check the Calendar to determine when Technical Assistants are on duty or whether the space is closed.

Need Help?

Contact a Woodshop Technical Assistant by email at [email protected] or visit us in Gund L35 during the office hours listed on the Calendar.

Woodshop Camera

View the Wood Shop Front Camera, Gund L35

View the Wood Shop Rear Camera, Gund L35

(Must be connected to the Harvard network by being on-campus, or connected via VPN to view remotely.)

A man files a piece of wood while wearing safety googles.
Photo of woodshop, Gund L35, taken from Project Room, showing worktables, panel saw, downdraft table, and sanding equipment.
Two people work on wood projects at a table.
Photo of woodshop, taken across table saw and towards project room.

The Fabrication Lab is intended for the use of the faculty, staff, and students enrolled in courses at the Graduate School of Design pursuing academic work. Please see our Policies page for more information.