Design Wood Shop

The Design Wood Shop (C3220) is a serial production and prototyping facility accommodating a range of materials and processes. The shop is outfitted with industrial machinery and tooling, supporting processes such as cutting, joining, bending, veneering, milling, carving, assembling and finishing. Facilities include: Advanced Processes + Research Shop (C3240), Assembly Room (C3244), Ventilation Room (C3247) and Ventilation Booth (C3226).

General Contact
604. 844. 3842
designwoodshop@ecuad.ca

Brian Fössl
Shop Coordinator + Technician
Office: C3222
bfossl@ecuad.ca

Martin McLennan
Technician
Office: C3222
mmclennan@ecuad.ca

Trevor Osborn
Technician
Office: C3222
tosborn@ecuad.ca

Kathryn Forbes
Technician
Office: C3222
kforbes@ecuad.ca

Design Wood Shop Microsite Design Wood Shop Moodle
General AccessDesign Wood Shop access is available for students enrolled in design courses.
OrientationTo work in the shop, students are required to complete the Shop Tour and Essential Skills* (Bandsaw, Drill Press, Sanders) modules on Moodle. Essential Skills must be completed each semester for access.

*Online and practical test required.
EquipmentMost equipment in the shop requires the completion of an online video module, online test and in-person practical test with a technician prior to use. Students cannot use equipment or work in processes they have not been trained in.
BookingWhen working in the shop, students should book work sessions via the online booking system.
Request SupportStudents and ECU community members who would like access to Design Wood Shop facilities can submit a Request for Support form. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Orientation + Basic Access Workshops (Required)

Complete the video module and pass the online test (Moodle), then book an in-person practical with a technician to safely access the shop. Online and practical tests can be taken as many times as required.

  • Shop Tour
  • Essential Skills
    A three-part series that includes online video modules for the bandsaw, drill press and sanders.

    Equipment + Process Workshops

    Complete the video module and pass the online test (Moodle), then book an in-person practical with a technician to work with the following equipment or processes. Online and practical tests can be taken as many times as required.

    • Router Table
    • Table Saw
    • Solid Wood Breakout
    • Chop Saw
    • Band Saw (Big)
    • Jointer / Planer
    • Glue-Ups
    • Mill Machine
    • Sliding Table Saw
    • Pin Router
    • Bent Wood Lamination

            Large Power Tools

            • Band saws
            • Table saws
            • Sliding panel saw
            • Jointers
            • Planers
            • Chop saw
            • Drill presses
            • Router tables
            • Lathes
            • Milling machines
            • Spindle sander
            • Disc sanders
            • Vertical belt sanders
            • Edge sander
            • Surface sander
            • Wide belt thickness sander
            • Pin router
            • Scroll saw
            • Vacuum bag
            • Downdraft sanding tables
            • Cork grinder
            • Vacuum former

            Hand Tools

            • Routers
            • Jig saw
            • Sanders
            • Hand drills
            • Domino
            • Biscuit jointer
            • Staplers
            • Brad nailers
            • Glue guns
            • Heat guns
            • Die grinders
            • Grinders
            • Hot wire cutters
            • Chisels