Machine Shop


Student Machine Shop Rules

  • Only persons trained or approved byt the Student Machine Shop Supervisor may use the Student Machine shop.
  • Safety glasses must be worn at all times.
  • Shop tools must always be handled in a safe manner
  • Do not remove tools from the Student Shop.   If you need tools, they may be purchased or checked out.
  • Tools are to be cleaned and replaced after each use by the user.
  • When in doubt about machine operatons, seek advice.
  • Only work related to University projects may be performed in the Student Machine Shop
  • For safety reasons, no work can be done in the shop unless two people are present at all times.
  • For evening or weekend use see the Student Shop Supervisor.
  • Report safety problems to the Student Shop Supervisor and/or the Chemistry Administrative Office.
  • For information or assistance contact Bill Knight (217) 333-4278 or Tom Wilson (217 333-7650.
  • In an emergency, please dial 9-911.


University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Machine Shop
School of Chemical Sciences
MC-712 Box 50-5
B71 Roger Adams Lab
505 South Matthews Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Bill Knight, Shop Manager


(217) 333-4278
7:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

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