Studios for Art and Design Research (SADR)

Studios for Art and Design Research (SADR)

Facilities

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Located on the 1st floor of Hopkins Hall, our state-of-the-art facilities comprise a diverse range of spaces, including:

  • The Fabrication Studio
  • The Digital Fabrication Studio
  • The Tool Room
  • The CNC Material Storage Room
SADR East Woodshop

Safety

Digital Fab Lab Handbook

Designed to cater to the needs of both actively enrolled Art and Design students and faculty conducting cutting-edge research, our Studios serve as collaborative workspaces that encourage creativity and exploration.

Above all, we prioritize safety, ensuring a secure environment for all users. 

Before utilizing the Studios, every participant must undergo a comprehensive basic safety training and procedures orientation

SADR Digital Fabrication Studio 3D Printers

SADR Staff

Paul Tenwalde

Paul Tenwalde

SADR Woodshop Technician 

Zach Sanderson

Zach Sanderson

Digital Fabrication Lab Specialist

How To Videos

How to Cut a Square on a Table Saw

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How to Use the Drum Sander

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How to Char Wood

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Painting in the Spray Booth

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How To Cut a Circle on the Band Saw

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How To Cut Curves on the Band Saw

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How To Apply Danish Oil

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General Shop PPE

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Horizontal Cutting on the Panel Saw

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How To Cut Out a Shape on the Laser Cutter

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How To Break Sheet Metal

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Setting up the Orbital Sander

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How to Setup the Lathe

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How to Change a Drill Bit

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How To Use a Hand Router

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How to Manually Level a Print Bed

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SADR Woodshop Cleanup

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How to Clean Glue with A Chisel

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How To Drill Holes Using A Drill Press

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How to Cut A Log on the Bandsaw

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Sewing Machine Settings

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How to Stain Wood

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How to Use the Drill Press

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How to Change the Blade on a Table Saw

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Hot Wire Foam Cutting

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How to Use the Hot Wire Cutter

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Vacuum Forming

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How To Square a Board Using the Jointer, Planer and Table Saw

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How to Thermoform Acrylic

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Sewing Machine Preparation for Singer 4411 Heavy Duty

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Operating the Miter Saw

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Optimizing Illustrator Files to Conserve Material While Laser Cutting

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How to Cut a Half Lap Joint

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How to Make a Laminated Wood Coaster

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How to Make a Silicone Mold

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How to Laser Cut a Triangle from Plywood

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