Fabrication Shops

The Fabrication Shops are supported primarily by College of Design collegiate fees, access is limited to work directly related to College of Design courses and research activities.

3D printing, CNC routing and self-service laser cutting are available to all University areas with associated fees; however, College of Design coursework and research always has priority access.

Fall Semester Hours

Winter Break Hours

Open by appointment for coursework or research
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Rapson Shops—139 Rapson Hall

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–9:45 PM (closed on Tuesdays from 3:00–4:00 PM)
Friday: 9:00 AM–4:45 PM
Saturday: 12:00–4:45 PM
Sunday: 2:00–9:45 PM

Rapson FABstore and Laser Lab—127 & 129 Rapson Hall

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00–8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00–10:00 PM

McNeal Laser Lab—334A McNeal Hall

Monday: 12:00–2:30 PM, 5:00–8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00–2:30 PM, 5:00–8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Contact Us

139 Rapson Hall | designfab@umn.edu | 612.624.9093

Staff

Kevin Groenke, Fabrication Manager

Justin Kindelspire, DigiFab Specialist

Molly Sanford, Fabrication Technician

Annie Henly, Fabrication Technician

Patrick McKennan, Outreach and Research Specialist

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WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT Click on image for dos and don'ts for each piece of equipment.
2) 10" Sawstop Cabinet Saws	2) 12" Miter Saws	16"x42" Wood Lathe(2nd benchtop)
2) 20" Scroll Saw	12" Helical Head Jointer	20" Helical Head Planer
Bandsaws! (2@17", 4@14", 4@9")	20" Variable Speed Drill Press	12" Belt/Disc Sander (2@1"x5")
Edge Sander	Oscillating Spindle Sander	37"Wide Belt Sander
METALWORKING EQUIPMENT
Piranha P50 Ironworker	12"x 36" Metal Lathe	9"x42" Knee Mill
6" Belt/10" Disc sander	Grinders	Sandblaster
20" Vertical Bandsaw	6"x10" Horizontal Bandsaw	15" Drill Press
37" Foot Shear	48" Magnetic Brake	48" Box and Pan Brake
Hossfeld #2 Metal Bender
MIG Welding	TIG Welding	Gas Welding