# Machine Workshop ## Overview Welcome to the MSD **Machine Workshop Knowledge Base.** The Machine Workshop is one of several [Maker Spaces](https://app.gitbook.com/@msd-makerspaces/s/msdmaker/), dedicated to supporting you throughout the entire making process. Here you will find a range of [simple build projects](https://app.gitbook.com/@msd-makerspaces/s/machine-workshop/~/drafts/-M8DFEdLtiwltrG95m4c/making/build-projects) to get you started, [step-by-step instructions](https://app.gitbook.com/@msd-makerspaces/s/machine-workshop/~/drafts/-M8DFEdLtiwltrG95m4c/making/untitled) on taking your project from design to finished object, and to explore the [equipment ](https://app.gitbook.com/@msd-makerspaces/s/machine-workshop/~/drafts/-M89G-tT_fFT_-rujFnX/equipment/equipment-1/@drafts)and [materials](https://app.gitbook.com/@msd-makerspaces/s/machine-workshop/~/drafts/-M89G-tT_fFT_-rujFnX/equipment/materials-and-purchasing/@drafts) used within the Machine Workshop. We are open to all APB students and staff that have completed the required [Safety Inductions](https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/maker-spaces/inductions-and-access-msd). ![](/files/-M5KHlWNONRxQRmHYIDS) The aim of this Knowledge Base is to create a continually-updated library of articles to help students achieve the best possible results with their making needs working with timber. Follow the column on the left hand side of the Knowledge Base to navigate your way through the information pertaining to your needs, and let this space be your first port of call when you have any questions regarding the Machine Workshop, our machines, materials and making processes. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/master.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.