Do you have your red tag and want to build an awesome project? Sign up for the new woodshop 101 training on the machine shops website though picktime reservation services
/cpmachineshopsreservations#book.
You’ll make a picture frame from scratch using the table saw, miter saw, router table, domino, and Kreg jig—while learning how to choose the right tools and make confident cuts.🪚🪵🖼️
🚨‼️Machine Shops are Hiring‼️🚨
We’re looking for motivated, personable, and creative people to join us as Makerspace Techs and Shop Techs for Summer & Fall 2026! You’re welcome to apply to both, but applicants can only be selected for one position—follow the link in our bio to apply.
Join us at our info sessions to learn more about the roles, expectations, and get all your questions answered! 🔧✨
Room 197-104 4/13/26: 8–9 PM 4/21/26: 7–8 PM
Applications close April 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
Come find us this weekend at open house!
Thu 4/9 — Farmers Market, 6:00–9:00PM @ Chorro St
Fri 4/10 — ME Club Showcase @ Engineering Plaza 1:00–2:30PM Shop Tours & Merch 1:00–5:00PM
Sat 4/11 — Poly Royal Parade 10:00–11:00AM (starts at Rec Center) Club Showcase @ H2 Lot 11:00AM–3:00PM Shop Tours & Merch 11:00AM–4:00PM
Find us on the map: Mustang ‘60 is near the Advanced Tech Labs and the Hangar is above the lower fields!
🛠️ Cal Poly Student Project Shops are OPEN for Spring! 🪷
The Aero Hangar, Mustang ‘60, and Mustang Makerspace are open for all!
🕒 Hours: 🏭 Mustang ‘60: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM–6PM ✈️ Aero Hangar: Tuesday, Thursday 10AM–6PM, Sat 9AM–5PM 🪡 Makerspace: Mon–Fri 10AM–7PM, Sat 10AM–4PM
Last week we had our annual Winter Formal, an evening full of laughter, music, food, and well dressed techs!
While the start might have been some milling 🪛 around we all eventually got to turning ⚙️ it up, and by the end it was definitely not boring.🔨
Thanks to the three amazing bands who came out to play for us:
@true.anomaly.band@the.bottlers.band@frogslo
#CalPoly #StudentShops #Mustang60 #LearnByDoing #superlitawesomefunc
Hello engineers! 🔧⚙️
Engineers Week 2026 is bringing you Machine Shop Workshops all week long, come learn how to use different machines and turn your ideas into real projects 👀✨
🪵 Woodshop Workshop — Tues 2/24 | 1–3 PM | Mustang ’60
🔦 Laser Engraving — Wed 2/25 | 6–8 PM | Makerspace
🔥 Welding Workshop — Thurs 2/26 | 3–5 PM | Mustang ’60
Whether you’re building for a club or just want to learn a new skill, this is your chance to get hands on experience in the shops.
Spots are limited so make sure to RSVP at the link in our bio (tinyurl.com/26eweekmachineshops)
🛠️ Cal Poly Student Project Shops are OPEN for Winter! ❄️
Week 2 is here and the Aero Hangar, Mustang ‘60, and Mustang Makerspace are ready for you!
🕒 Hours: 🏭 Mustang ‘60: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM–6PM ✈️ Aero Hangar: Tuesday, Thursday 10AM–6PM, Sat 9AM–5PM 💡 Makerspace: Mon–Fri 10AM–7PM, Sat 9AM–6PM #StudentShops #Mustang60 #makerspace #CalPolyEngineering #3dprinting
🎄🛠️ ’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the shop,
Not a spindle was turning, not a single chip dropped.
The tools were all wrapped and tucked in with care,
Waiting for next quarter… new projects, new flair.
Happy holidays from the Student Shops 💚💛
#CalPoly #StudentShops #Mustang60 #LearnByDoing #ShopLife HolidayInTheShops
🎉✨ Congrats on finishing the quarter! ✨🎉
You made it through another busy term, great work. Wishing everyone a relaxing break and happy holidays. Enjoy the time off, recharge, and we’ll see you back in the shops next quarter ready to build and create again. 💚💛
📚✨ Happy Finals Week!
Good luck on all your exams you’ve got this! 💪
Hope to see everyone back in the shops next quarter, ready to design, build, and make cool things happen.
#CalPoly #FinalsWeek #StudentShops #Mustang60 #LearnByDoing
🪵✨ Check out this awesome woodshop project Viki (our Wood Shop Supervisor) built in Mustang ’60!
She made a custom wooden box paired with a hand-painted, laser-cut puzzle — all built right here in the shop.
Looking for ideas for your next project? Come on in and ask our techs what they’ve been working on. You might walk out inspired. 👀🛠️
#CalPoly #Mustang60 #StudentShops #Woodworking #LaserCutting #Makerspace #LearnByDoing #CustomProjects
🛠️💚 We’re open one last week — Dec 1–5!
Come on into the shops and finish up those projects before the new year. Whether you’re machining, 3D printing, woodworking, or laser cutting, now’s the time to wrap things up!
See you in the Student Shops!
#CalPoly #StudentShops #Mustang60 #Makerspace #LearnByDoing
