Student Shop

The Physics Student Shop is a fully equipped machine shop open to UW students for research and class projects. 

Eligibility

Any UW student is eligible to use the Student Shop once they have completed the shop's training course. See the Student Machine Shop Policy for more information.

Hours

The Student Shop is open from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.

After-hours use is 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm M - F and 7:00 am to 10:00 pm on the weekends. There must be a minimum of 2 trained people for after-hours use.

The Student Machine Shop is CLOSED 10:00 pm to 7:00 am

Training

Students must successfully complete a training class before using any machinery in the Student Shop. The class is held in the Physics / Astronomy Bldg Rm. B-072 (PAB B-072). Students are trained to operate all major pieces of equipment including lathe, milling machines, table saw, band saws, drill presses, and measurement tools.

Student Shop Standard Operating Procedures

• Abrasive Blast Cabinet
• Arbor Press
• Drill Press
• Horizontal Mill
• Lathes
• Pedestal Grinder
• Table Saw
• Vertical Milling Machine
• Stomp Shear
• Turret Punch
• Belt & Disc Sanders
• Band Saw
• Miter Saw

Registration Information

Online Registration for the training class will be accepted one week prior to the start of the quarter for Physics majors and the first day of the quarter for non-majors. Registration can be done through the following link below only during that time.

AUTUMN 2024 STUDENT SHOP SIGNUP CLOSED

There is a fee of $300 for the training class. This can be paid by budget number or by check. Students working with a research group may talk to their supervisor about paying the fee on a grant budget number.