Machine Workshop
Machine & Metal Workshop - Summer Access 2023
January Access - Available 1pm-4:30pm M-F, to students enrolled in a Summer studio/elective/course with making requirements. If you require access for other types of projects please inquire.
February Access - Access by Appointment Only. 1pm-4:30pm M-F. Level 1 & 2 Inductions refresher required prior to access.
*Please note there may be times of closure due to Summer Works. We will do our best to inform you of any closures ahead of time.
About Us
At the Machine Workshop we believe that it is critical for every designer to understand how things are constructed, and the best way to learn is to build it yourself. We pride ourselves on providing all the key tools, technology, training and support you need from a range of local experienced furniture designers, architects, fabricators and woodworkers. At the Machine Workshop you can work with materials like timber, foam, plastics and aluminium on a range of machines and hand tools to create furniture, full scale building mockups, prototypes and architectural models to name a few. If you have an idea for a project you want to create, we’ll be able to help you build it.-
Access
The Maker Spaces are advanced fabrication and making space that require students and staff to undergo training before they can access the services and facilities.
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Support
Our Knowledge Base as an always-evolving collection of guides, tutorials and curated resources for you to use and engage with the Machine Workshop.
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Materials
The machine workshop has the ability to deal with a wide range of materials including timber, metals and plastics. You will find a selection of material in the workshop that is free for use but if you can't find what you're looking for you will need to purchase material for your project.
Our Equipment
The Machine Workshop has a large collection of generic workshop tools along with more specialised woodworking tools including Japanese hand saws, a variety of carving chisels and hand-planes. If there is a hand tool that you need, you'll probably find it in the machine workshop.
The Machine Workshop has a large range of power tools that rely on additional power sources and other than sole manual labour. The workshop collection include sanders, routers, circular saws, and specialised joinery machines.
The Machine Workshop has a comprehensive collection of fixed machinery available for use to easily manage various tasks like cutting, shaping, drilling etc which are to be carried out on a variety of materials. As these machines machines come with higher safety risk ratings, Level 3 Inductions must be completed for each machine.
Projects & Research
Contact Us
Workshop Coordinator
Workshop Technician
Frequently Asked Questions
- G24 Glyn Davis Building (Building 133)
- Opening Access Hours - Induction Level 1 and 2 Required
Monday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm during semester
- E: msd-workshop@unimelb.edu.au
- T: +61 3 9035 6598