# Machine Workshop

## Machine Workshop

- [Machine Workshop](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/master.md): Welcome to home of hands-on making at the Melbourne School of Design.
- [Workshop Access](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/workshop-access.md)
- [Our Contact Details](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/our-contact-details.md): \`\`
- [Machine Workshop](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop.md)
- [Equipment](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment.md): Information about the equipment available for usage
- [Hand Tools](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools.md): Information about the hand tools available in the Machine Workshop
- [Carving Chisels](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools/carving-chisels.md): Carving chisels are specialty chisels used to create intricate shapes and forms from timber.
- [Chisels](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools/chisel.md): A chisel is a tool with a sharp steel cutting edge and firm timber or plastic handle. Used for pairing tenons, cutting mortices or the fine adjustments in any timber project.
- [Clamps](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools/clamps.md): Clamps are mechanical fastening devices used to hold and secure work tightly together or in place for a variety of applications.
- [Double Square](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools/double-square.md): A small adjustable square.
- [Files and Rasps](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools/files-and-rasps.md): Files and Rasps are long steel tools with hundreds of small distinct individual cutting teeth along their surface.
- [Hand Saws](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools/hand-saws.md): Saws for cutting timber by hand
- [Hand Planes](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools/hand-planes.md): A bench plane is a hand tool principally used for flattening either the edge of a timber board, or the flat face of a timber board.
- [Marking Gauge](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/hand-tools/marking-gauge.md): This tool marks lines parallel to an edge
- [Power Tools](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools.md): Information about the power tools available in the Machine Workshop
- [Heat gun](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/heat-gun.md): An electric tool that blows out hot air up to 650°C.
- [Impact driver](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/impact-driver.md): A battery operated screw driver
- [Cordless drill](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/cordless-drill.md): A battery powered drill
- [Dremel](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/dremel.md): A small high speed rotary tool.
- [Domino](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/domino.md): The Domino is a portable loose mortise and tenon joinery system.
- [Jigsaw](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/jigsaw.md): The Jigsaw is a portable power saw primarily used to cut curves in timber components.
- [Orbital Sander](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/orbital-sander.md): The Orbital Sander is a portable sanding tool used to create smooth flat surfaces.
- [Plunge Saw](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/plunge-saw.md): Plunge Saw, also known as a Track Saw, is a circular saw that can run along a track to produce straight cuts.
- [Router](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/power-tools/router.md): The router is a portable power tool which holds a rotating spindle in place for a cutting head to perform different profile cuts.
- [Machines](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled.md): Information about the large machines available in the Machine Workshop
- [Bandsaw](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/bandsaw.md): A machine which utilizes a continuous band of metal, with teeth along one edge to cut various work pieces.
- [Mitre Saw](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/mitre-saw.md): A compact and versatile machine consisting of a mounted circular saw on a sliding and articulating arm used for cutting timber.
- [Table Saw](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/table-saw.md): A machine which consists of an adjustable circular saw mounted beneath a table, used for a variety of fine woodworking applications.
- [Thicknesser](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/thicknesser.md): The Thicknesser is a large machine which encloses a cutting head, rollers and an adjustable flat bed. It is used to produce a consistent thickness across a timber board's surface one side at a time.
- [Planer](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/planer.md): The Planer or 'Jointer' is an long piece of equipment with machined flat surfaces and an exposed cutting head. Primarily used to produce a flat surface along a timber boards length.
- [Drill press](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/drill-press.md): A tall  machine used for accurate drilling
- [Lathe](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/lathe.md): The lathe is a machine capable of making round or circular objects.
- [Belt and Disc Sander](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/disc-sander.md): A mounted stationary belt and disk sander used for the fine or aggressive sanding and shaping of timber.
- [Drum Sander](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/drum-sander.md): A machine which encloses a sanding drum over a conveyor table used for thicknessing material.
- [Router Table](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/router-table.md): A machine which holds a vertically mounted router spindle in place for a cutting head to perform different profile cuts above a static table.
- [Large Disc Sander](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/large-disc-sander.md): This machine consists of an adjustable sanding table and a large spinning sanding disc
- [Metal Belt Grinder](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/metal-belt-grinder.md): This is a machine used for grinding and shaping metal parts and is located in the Metal Working Area.
- [Spindle Sander](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop/equipment/untitled/spindle-sander.md): A machine that has a sanding drum which spins and oscillates through a machined table surface used to smooth and refine internal curves.
- [Metal Space](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/metal-work-area.md): The Machine Workshop Metal Space features tools and machinery for fabrication of metal components and post-processing of laser-cut metal from the FabLab.
- [Access](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/metal-work-area/access.md)
- [Machinery](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/metal-work-area/machinery.md)
- [Metal Laser Post-Processing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/metal-work-area/metal-laser-post-processing.md)
- [Machine Workshop Outdoor Area](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/spaces/machine-workshop-outdoor-area.md)
- [Materials](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/materials.md): Information on the approved and unapproved materials.
- [Timber](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/materials/timber.md): Our most used material in the Machine Workshop
- [Timber Properties](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/materials/timber/timber-properties.md): Information on the properties of timber and how the material behaves
- [Seasonal Movement](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/materials/timber/timber-properties/shrinkage-and-swelling.md)
- [Timber Species](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/materials/timber/timber-species.md): Information on the the many species of timber
- [Purchasing Timber](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/purchasing.md): This section describes the steps needed in order to select, price up, and where purchase timber.
- [Pre-Purchase Checklist](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/purchasing/pre-purchase-checklist.md): This page describes the steps needed in order to select, price up, and purchase timber.
- [Timber Cost Estimator](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/purchasing/timber-cost-estimator.md): For calculating cost based on popular timber species and dimensions
- [Where to Buy](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/purchasing/where-to-buy.md): Machine Workshop purchasing guide for materials.
- [Common Projects](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/common-projects.md): Step by step guide for common Machine Workshop Projects
- [Step-by-Step](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step.md): This section covers the various steps of the making process, including designing, purchasing timber, dressing timber, creating joinery, glueing and finishing.
- [Designing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/designing.md): This page will step you through the design stages and help you achieve a functional, sustainable, and beautiful design outcome.
- [Concept Development and Ideation](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/designing/concept-development-and-ideation.md): This page will take you through a typical concept and ideation process to help you arrive at a great design.
- [Designing for Making](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/designing/designing-for-making.md): This page will highlight some of the factors that should be considered when designing for making of products
- [Structural Design Principles](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/designing/designing-for-making/structural-design-principles.md): This page will give you an introduction to structural considerations for furniture design
- [Ergonomics and Product Interactions](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/designing/designing-for-making/ergonomics-and-product-interactions.md): This page uses the example of a chair to introduce you to concepts of ergonomics
- [Material Selection](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/designing/designing-for-making/material-selection.md): This page steps you through what timber to select as the material for your design
- [Limitations](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/designing/designing-for-making/limitations.md): This page will talk you through some of the important limitations to keep in mind during the design and making stage
- [Product Life Cycle and Sustainability](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/designing/product-life-cycle-and-sustainability.md): This page will highlight some of the life cycle factors to consider to achieve the best possible sustainability
- [Purchasing Timber](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/purchasing-timber.md)
- [Dressing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/dressing.md): This article will cover what dressing is and and why it is important to dress your timber at the start of any project. It also covers a step-by-step process of how to dress a board on machines.
- [Joining](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining.md): This article covers what joining is and showcases a range of joinery with descriptions and a table and video for comparison of various joints.
- [Dowel joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/dowel-joint.md): This article will cover what is a dowel joint, why use a dowel joint, and one way of making a dowel joint.
- [Bridle joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/bridle-joint_v2.md): This article will cover what is a bridle joint, why use a bridle joint, and one way of making a bridle joint.
- [Mortise and Tenon joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/mortise-+-tenon-joint.md): This article will cover what are mortise and tenon joints, required equipment, and one way of making them.
- [Dado, Groove, Rabbet joints](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/dado-groove-rabbet-joints.md): This article will cover what are dado, groove, and rabbet joints, why use these joints, and one way of making them.
- [Lap joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/lap-joint.md): This article will cover what are lap joints, why use these joints, and one way of making them.
- [Dovetail joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/dovetail-joint.md): This article will cover what is a dovetail joint, why use a dovetail joint, and one way of making a dovetail joint.
- [Finger joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/finger-joint.md): This article will cover what is a finger joint, why use a finger joint, and one way of making a finger joint.
- [Mitre joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/mitre-joint.md): This article will cover what is a mitre joint, why use this joint, and one way of making a mitre joint.
- [Tongue and Groove](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/tongue-+-groove.md): This article will cover what is a tongue and groove joint, why use this joint, and one way of making the joint.
- [Floating tenon joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/floating-tenon-joint.md): This article will cover what is a floating tenon joint, why use this joint, and one way of making the joint.
- [Gluing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/04-glueing.md): This article will cover what and why gluing is important in wood work, what glue to buy, where to buy it, how to apply it, how to clamp your glue up and how to clean up excess glue.
- [Finishing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/05-finishing.md): This article will cover what a finish is, reasons for applying one, what finishes we recommend and a step-by-step description of how to apply a finish to your final piece.
- [Finishing Continued](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/05-finishing/6.0-finishing-continued.md): This article will explore the various options for finishing internal timber works such as furniture, chests and tables.
- [Video Tutorials](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library.md)
- [Build Projects](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/build-projects.md): Learn how to begin making in the MSD Machine Workshop with these common build projects.
- [Build a Plinth](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/build-projects/plinths.md): Learn how to make a plinth to enhance the display of work.
- [Build a Butcher Block](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/build-projects/build-a-butcher-block.md): Learn how to make a butcher block (cutting board).
- [Build a Box](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/build-projects/build-a-box.md): Learn how to make a tray and box using mitred joints.
- [Build a Picture Frame](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/build-projects/build-a-picture-frame.md): This tutorial will explain how to develop a picture frame.
- [Build a Side Table](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/build-projects/build-a-side-table.md): These video tutorials explain how to develop a side table for varying skill levels.
- [Turning a Spherical box](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/build-projects/turning-a-spherical-box.md): This tutorial will explain how to turn a spherical box on a lathe.
- [Advanced Making](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/advanced-projects.md): The videos on this page demonstrates a range of useful techniques that you can use for your projects.
- [Tips and Techniques](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/video-library.md)
- [Steam Bending](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/video-library/steam-bending.md)
- [Designer Maker Inspiration](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/designer-maker-inspiration.md)
- [Start Your Own Workshop](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/start-your-own-workshop.md): This section gives an overview for how to begin setting up your own workspace
- [Workbench options](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/start-your-own-workshop/workbench-options.md)
- [Where to buy](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/start-your-own-workshop/where-to-buy.md)
- [External Workshop Facilities](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/resources/other-workshop-facilities.md): Links to other existing workshops facilities and maker spaces.
- [Further Reading](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/further-reading.md): Additional sources of information for timber and making knowledge
- [Glossary of Woodworking Terms](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/glossary-of-woodworking-terms.md): This page contains the definition of various wood working terms.
- [References](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/references.md): List of references of images and text used in the Machine Workshop Knowledge Base, organised by sections.