Instructional Shops: Sharp Instructional Shops

The Sharp Instructional Shops support the Contemporary Practices Department with a variety of hand and floor-mounted power tools and an on-staff technician to provide advice and training.

Students can also check out a wide range of tools reserved exclusively for Contemporary Practices students, including video camcorders, digital audio recorders, digital cameras, lighting equipment, digital scanners, tripods, mold-making equipment and supplies, and sewing machines.

Tool Highlights

• Belt and disc sanders
• Jointer
• Miter saws
• Sewing machine
• Table saw
• Double miter saw for framing
• Mortise machine
• Routers
• Various hand tools
• Drill presses
• Lathe
• Planer
• Scroll saws
• Band saws

Authorizations

• Basic Shop (includes band saw, sanders, miter saw & table saw)
• Plaster
• Sewing

Workshops

Sharp Instructional Shops design workshops to fit class needs. Ask your Instructors or Shop Staff about specialized workshops.

PDF Downloads

• Woodshop Authorization
• Flammable Materials Safety Guide
• Hand Tool Catalogue
• Panel Saw Guide
• Plaster Handbook
• Wide-belt Sander Guide
• Sewing Machine Handbook
• Spray Booth Materials Handbook
• Xacto Knife, Utility Knife & Chisel Safety