Training Overview
Woodworking trainings include Fundamentals, Hand Tools, Woodlathe, Saws, and Router. Note that Fundamentals training is a pre-requisite for all other trainings in the Wood Shop.
| Training Type | Pre-Requisite | # of Sessions / Time Required | Relevant Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals | Intro Shop Training | 1 / 60 mins |
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| Saws | Fundamentals | 1 / 90 mins | |
| Woodlathe | Fundamentals | 1 / 90-120 mins | |
| Hand tools | Fundamentals | 1 / 90 mins | |
| Router | Fundamentals | 1 / 90 mins | |
| Bowl Turning | Wood Lathe | 1 / 340 mins | |
| Pen Turning | Wood Lathe | 1 / 90 mins |
Olin Quick Guides
These guides include detailed information of each machine: key components, set up process, materials, clean up process, and tips and tricks! Please take a look if you want to learn more about the machine or learn more about its procedures.
Example poster!
BOW Posters
These posters were commissioned by the three-college consortium (Babson, Olin, Wellelsey). This was through an effort to streamline trainings across the three campuses, in order to foster fabrication collaboration across the WE lab at Wellesley, the Olin Shop, and the Babson Foundry.