The Model Shop at the La Gorce House
At the Model Shop, students have access to individual and group workstations that give students an additional area to work on larger projects. Each area is equipped with a panel of hand tools located on the wall adjacent to the work station.
Students will also have access to a new ShopBot PRS Alpha CNC in addition to an older ShopBot Buddy CNC. The PRS Alpha has a 48” x 96” bed, a 14” Z axis, a more powerful spindle and faster travel speeds. It is also equipped with an automatic 10 tool changer and a hold down vacuum system. The ShopBot Buddy has a bed size of 24” x 48”.
Additionally students have full access to a series of physical prototyping machines including, bandsaws, table saws, panel saws, planer, jointer, lathe, belt and disc sanders.
Request Training
Beginning and Advanced Training slots are available by appointment using the following links below:
Basic Training
Advanced Training
Please note - if you have already completed basic or advanced training, you can reuse these sign-up appointments for specific machine training or refreshers in the Model Shop.
Request A Consultation
If you would like to discuss strategies for model making or any fabrication task, please book
an appointment with the Model Shop Manager below:
Consultation
Instructional Materials
The Fabrication Lab Team has assembled a series of instructional manuals for student use to help encourage the use and exploration of all of its equipment.
Hand Tool Manual
Wood Working Equipment Manual
YouTube Instructional Videos
Rental Tools
Students may borrow tools from the Model Shop for use outside of the shop. Please visit
the shop to see if the tools are available and request a model shop lab assistant to fill out the
form below:
Tool Rental Form
Model Shop Hours
| Monday |
9:00am - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday |
9:00am - 8:00pm |
| Wednesday |
9:00am - 8:00pm |
| Thursday |
9:00am - 8:00pm |
| Friday |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Sunday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
People
Director: Max Jarosz, Registered Architect
mjarosz@miami.edu
305-284-5904
Manager: Michael Cannon, B. Arch
msc55@miami.edu
305-284-5904
Lead Lab Assistants
Lilly Acosta
Conor Quigley
Nicholas Ingold
Lab Assistants
Andrea Bassaun
Keely Brunkow
George Elliot
Antonio Del Toro
Mahlia Jenkins
Ashley Lee
Deigo Macias
Danielle Natale
Laura Petrillo
Andrew Price
Shea Stuyvesant
Grace Mirkut
Jack Chazotte
Ian Ondek
Roland Stafford
Catherine Calhoun
Brianna Frank
Shari Soavi
Sophia Palomino
Social Media
Instagram: @UM_SoA_Fab
Youtube: @UM_SoA FabLab
