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  • Student Shop YouTube Channel
  • MIT
  • SIMTI
  • Centroid
  • MasterCam
  • Kennametal
  • MSC Industrial Supply
  • Automotive Fasteners
  • SCHUNK
  • Modern Machine Shop
  • SAE International
  • OSG Tap & Die
  • Thread and Screw sizes
  • Mechanical Engineering Magazine
  • Precision Machined Products Assocation
  • CUTTING TOOL ENGINEERING
  • eFunda: The Ultimate Online Reference for Engineers
  • Ultimate CAD / CAM Directory
  • CNC Zone
  • eMachineTool
  • Universal Laser Systems
  • HAAS CNC
  • Saw Mill Creek (Laser Forum)
  • Feature Cam
  • InkScape
  • Ink Scape Galleries
  • Universal Laser Engravers Network

Important Notices

Student Shop for Pratt Course Work Only

  • Only Pratt students are allowed to use the Student Shop
  • The shop is only for projects needed for Pratt coursework
  • Personal projects are not allowed
  • No one is allowed in the shop without supervision, or after hours
  • Quick Link to TroTec Laser page. Please be aware that we will be changing this page over to TroTec laser videos.

Personal Protective Equipment Always Required

  • Always bring your own:
    • Safety glasses (No Goggles)
    • Long pants
    • Closed-toe shoes
  • The Student Shop does not provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Used shop towels should be placed in our red fire cans, which are in the main shop area.
  • Improper clothing items that are not allowed to be worn in the Student Shop:
    • Leggings, Jeggins
    • Pajama Jeans
    • Yoga Pants, Stirrup Pants
    • Nylon Pants, Paper Pants
    • Any type of Athleisure Wear
    • Shorts, Crocs, or Flip Flops
    • Please ask to see Matt if you have any questions about proper attire

Shop Badges Are Always Required

  • Show your Student Shop Badge every time you enter the Student Shop.
  • You will not be allowed to enter or use anything in the Student Shop without your Student Shop Badge.
  • If you have misplaced your Student Shop badge, please come by and talk with the Student Shop Manager, Steven Earp, to review when you can take a retest for part two. If you pass it, you will then receive a replacement badge.

Machine Reservation Requirement

  • You are required to attach or add a .jpeg picture of your Student Shop badge to your machine reservation request. This is a requirement for every Pratt student.
  • All student reservations received without their Student Shop badge attached will result in their reservation being declined. No exceptions.

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  • About
    • Directions to the Student Shop
    • Student Shop Hours
    • Job Postings
  • Safety
    • Safety Manual
    • Student Evaluation Sheet
    • Safety Tests
  • Machines
    • Student Shop Machines
    • Machine Calendars
    • Reserve a Machine
    • Machine Videos
      • Lathe
      • Milling Machine
      • Drill Press
      • Vertical Bandsaw
      • Horizontal Bandsaw
      • Tablesaw
      • Shear / Brake
      • Using the Tapping Head
      • TroTec Laser
      • Blooper Videos
      • Older Milling Machine Videos
  • How to...
    • Measure with 1" - 2" Micrometer
    • Measure with 6" Dial Caliper
    • Endmill RPM Shop Math
      • Drill Sizes
      • Speeds and Feeds
      • Online Chart for Carbide Inserts
      • Screw Size Clearances
      • Thread Size Information
      • Weights
  • Resource Guides
    • Overview
    • Downloadable Softwares
      • AutoCad Software
      • Centroid Offline Software
    • Arts & Crafts Suppliers
    • Electronic Components
    • General Hardware, Tools, & Fasteners
    • Metal Distributors
    • Plastic & Polymer Distributors
    • Woodworking Suppliers
    • Websites
  • News
  • Contact