The Annex-North Carpentry Lab contains a full suite of equipment and assembly space for collaborative design prototyping with wood, plastic, and rigid foam – aimed at supporting Architecture and Interior Design. in 2019 the lab underwent a significant renovation and infrastructure upgrade, and now provides users with improved space, increased visibility, and centralized dust-collection infrastructure. This investment is a demonstration of Wentworth’s safety-centered attitude and commitment to hands-on education.

access and instruction

Users will be granted access to the Lab and basic equipment after successfully completing the introductory training. Please see the SoAD Labs and Workshops Brightspace course for access to the training booking calendar.

Users are also required to complete additional equipment specific instruction for advanced tooling.

lab resources and use

Carpentry Lab safety guidelines

  • students must complete the necessary instruction for Lab safety and equipment regardless of past experience
  • SAFETY GLASSES are required when in the Carpentry Lab
  • DUST MASKS are provided and encouraged
  • HEARING PROTECTION is provided and encouraged
  • APPROPRIATE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED. No gloves, no loose clothing, no open toed shoes, no hanging jewelry or hair
  • All woodcutting and sanding tools MUST BE CONNECTED TO A DUST COLLECTOR OR VACUUM

allowable materials

The chart below serves as a guide for materials that can be worked safely with the equipment and infrastructure provided in the Carpentry Lab. If you would like to work material not found on this list, please contact lab technical staff.

allowable materials restricted materials*
wood common softwoods & hardwood
plywood
MDF (in limited quantities only)
tempered hardboard
melamine		 exotic & rot-resistant hardwoods
pressure-treated wood
painted or stained wood
reclaimed lumber
plastics most plastic sheets with appropriate  blades, bits, and guards
foam XPS foam [pink / blue insulation]
metals none
masonry none concrete
plaster

project + material storage

  • no project or material storage is allowed in the labs due to limited space
  • all projects + material must be removed from the Carpentry Lab at the end of the day