The student machine ship is located in room 24 of Tate Lab. It's available for use by students, staff and faculty of the School of Physics and Astronomy after they have completed the training course and submitted a signed “Student Shop Agreement” form to Mike Rother in the main shop (room 30). Once you have completed the training and signed the form, visit the SPA Access website to request key-card access to the shop.

Regular hours of operation:

• Monday – Friday 6:45 am - 4:30 pm

Extended hours: Two people must be present to work in the shop during extended hours.

• Monday – Friday: 4:30 pm – Midnight
• Weekends and University holidays 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

• Student Shop Handbook
• Handbook as PDF file and Student Shop Agreement

• Class 1
• Class 2 and Drill Press Exercise
• Class 3-4 and Milling Exercise, Bridgeport Mill Head
• Class 5-6 and Lathe Exercise
• Class 7
• Class 8 and Sheet Metal Exercise