Wood Shop

The Makerspace wood shop is equipped with a variety of essential tools to support basic woodworking projects. Available equipment includes a disc and belt sander, scroll saw, mitre saw, band saw, jig saw, and cordless drills. The space also provides basic hand tools, fasteners, and limited consumable materials for student use.

The wood shop is open on Mondays and Thursdays, and users must complete and have documented training before accessing the space. To learn about upcoming training sessions, users can contact the Makerspace team at IVMakerspace@Fanshawec.ca.

Basic consumables available in the makerspace, limited to 5 square feet per student/staff.

All users are responsible for cleaning the workspace after each use.

Discover Our Tools!

Disc / Belt sander – Rikon 50-129

Disc / Belt sander – Rikon 50-129

Perfect for:

  • Smoothing rough wood edges and surfaces after cutting.
  • Shaping curves, corners, and small wooden parts.
  • Removing small amounts of material for precise finishing

Scroll saw – Rikon 10-600VS

Scroll saw – Rikon 10-600VS

Perfect for:

  • Cutting intricate shapes and detailed patterns in wood.
  • Creating decorative designs, puzzles, and small craft pieces.
  • Making precise interior cuts that other saws cannot reach

Mitre Saw – Makita 10” sliding double bevel

Mitre Saw – Makita 10” sliding double bevel

Perfect for:

  • Making accurate crosscuts in boards and lumber.
  • Cutting precise angled joints for frames and trim.
  • Quickly producing repeated cuts of the same length

Band Saw – Rikon 10-306

Bank Saw – Rikon 10-306​

Perfect for:

  • Cutting curves and irregular shapes in wood.
  • Resawing boards into thinner pieces.
  • Rough cutting stock before sanding or finishing

Jig saw – Makita

Jig saw – Makita

Perfect for:

  • Cutting curved or irregular shapes in wood panels.
  • Making quick cuts in plywood, MDF, or thin boards.
  • Cutting openings or interior shapes in larger sheets

Cordless drill – Makita

Cordless drill – Makita​

Perfect for:

  • Drilling holes in wood for fasteners or hardware.
  • Driving screws for assembling projects.
  • Quick installation and light construction tasks.