About the Model Making Studio
The Model Making Studio is a large, well-lit shop that contains many essential pieces of equipment for student use including saws, sanders, and vacuum forming machines. (listed below).
A tool chest of commonly used hand tools is available for in-shop use. A large, centrally located work table outfitted with two vises and a curtained-off sanding area with two downdraft tables and two air cleaners are also available. The sanding area features a collection of sanders, grinders, and other abrasive tools for in-shop use.
During the academic year, standard hours of operation for the Model Making Studio are:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday through Sunday, noon–8 p.m.
**PLEASE NOTE - the studio will be closed during Model Making classes each semester. Please see Model Making Studio calendar for the following:
- orientation schedule
- class reservations
- holiday closures
Equipment**
- Delta compound miter saw
- Delta mini band saw
- Mini drill press
- Delta scroll saw
- Mini chop saw
- Mini table saw
- Rockwell Delta 12-in. band saw
- Vacuum forming machine, 16 x 24-in. sheet size
- Jet bench top milling machine
- Powermatic drill presses (2)
- Milwaukee panel saw
- Saw Stop table saws (2)
- Delta table saw
- 8-in. bench grinder
- Powermatic lathe
- Grizzly spindle sander
- Jet 20-in. disc sander
- Delta 8-in. disc/1-in. belt sander
- Delta 12-in. disc/6-in. belt sander
- Router table
- QVAC vacuum forming machine, 32 ¼ x 38 ¼-in. sheet size
Contact
Marty Marfin
Model Making Studio Manager
mmarfin@cca.edu
415.551.9219
PDFs
Resources
Center Hardware
Core77
The Crucible
Douglas and Sturgess
McMaster-Carr
TAP Plastics
The Tech Shop