r/wsu • u/Hopeless_wildone23 • 2d ago

Student Life Fabrication help??

Are there any students with access to the fab lab? Not even sure this is something possible, but I have a hamster cage that needs new side panels, but I have no way to cut it myself and I’d like some specific ventilation if possible. I’d buy the acrylic and pay some for the labor if anyone’s interested or has suggestions for a cost effective approach!
Edit: thanks everybody! I emailed FIZ and am setting up a time to chat with the staff this week. Sounds like exactly what I was looking for!

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u/palonious Alumnus/2012/History/Staff 2d ago

Check in the Spark NOVA studio. Depending on what you need exactly they might be able to help, or at least point you in the right direction.

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u/Hopeless_wildone23 2d ago

I just looked but unfortunately they stop at 12” for acrylic and I’d need larger. Otherwise it would be perfect

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u/palonious Alumnus/2012/History/Staff 2d ago

I believe down in sloan/eme there is a full machine shop. Not sure if they do walk-ins but might be worth checking out

Edit: or Dana....but they are all one building

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u/Hopeless_wildone23 2d ago

This was very helpful thank you!! Sent an email asking about my project.

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u/redeyejoe123 1d ago

FIZ in dana basement is exactly what you want. They have a laser cutter and train students on it

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u/Hopeless_wildone23 1d ago

Thank you!! I sent an email and they said to drop by this week to get it planned. Worked out perfect!