Allowed Materials For Shopbot

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NB: the current version of this list is directly imported from the old wiki. It needs to be vetted with the current Shopbot leads.

Approved Materials for ShopBot

Woods

  • Plywood
  • Hardwood
  • MDF
  • No reclaimed wood, painted wood, wood with nails, exotic wood

Plastics

  • ABS
  • Acrylic
  • Polycarbonate
  • PETG
  • No PVC

Composites

  • Solid-Surface (e.g. composite counter-top material)

Metals

  • No Metal

Fiberglass

  • No fiberglass or fiberglass impregnated material

Other

  • No other materials are approved for use with the ShopBot.
  • If you would like to have a material evaluated for use with the ShopBot please contact the ShopBot instructors: shopbotshop@artisansasylum.com
  • Please be ready to provide a sample of the material, and an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) if you would like it to be evaluated.