S.T.E.M.
Science - Technology - Engineering - Mathematics
Maker Space | Fab Lab
Training available for all machines upon request - PC to PC Zoom style or 2-3 days at your facility
Contact: Jerry Goodman
Laguna Tools is committed to helping the next generation of Woodworkers and Machinists learn on the best machines possible. We understand that school budgets can be tough to navigate so we provide exclusive education discounts and plans to provide your students with their soon-to-be favorite machines.
Laguna Tools Educational Inquiries Contact Info
JERRY GOODMAN
National Education Sales Manager
Schools Working With Laguna Tools
ViperBots Robotics, Vandegrift High School
Deer Park High School
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Gilman High School
First, a little about Gilman: Gilman School, a kindergarten through twelfth grade independent school located in Baltimore City, is a diverse community dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit through particular emphasis upon academic excellence, athletic participation and aesthetic appreciation. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity whom have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work. For more information, visit http://www.gilman.edu/. The Lumen blog aims to be a fun, informative, visual, and interesting place to learn more about Gilman. We see it as a place to get in-depth about the teaching and learning that happens here, as well as share stories about the people that make up the Gilman community.
Gilman School Design and Woodworking instructor A.J. Howard reports a “buzz of excitement” around a new high-tech piece of equipment in the shop — a computer numerical control (CNC) router. Middle and Upper School students will be able to use the new CNC router to create projects like signs, robotic parts, inlay pieces, electric guitars, and more out of a wide range of materials. See how it works in this short video.
Christ Church School
Working with students to learn about using the @LagunaTools CNC machine. #makerspace @CCSrightnow pic.twitter.com/uYOgLNHjVU
— Taylor Clements (@clements_taylor) September 5, 2019
Oskayak High School
Building guitars with a benchtop CNC router using CAD and CAM Software. Information and images provided by RhinoCAM.
Anthony Prima and Marc Gobeil, instructors at Oskayak High School, developed a program to teach virtual design and fabrication. Marc is only one of two people to have received the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence for this program. Because they are a well-funded school, Anthony and Marc chose Laguna because they needed a reliable CNC router that could not only cut the sizes they needed, but also fit in a small, tight space.
"Marc Gobeil and myself created the program here at OHS in 2014/2015 when I was an intern with him. Marc’s idea was to set up a program that could incorporate aspects of a shop class while administered in a computer lab. ...We also need a CNC machine that fit well in our computer lab. We are very pleased with our decision to go with Rhino, RhinoCAM and Laguna Tools!"
Machining a Guitar Body
The class designed the guitar bodies in Rhino, the CAD design and modeling software from McNeel & Associates. To create the toolpaths and G-code, the students used the RhinoCAM plug-in from MecSoft Corporation. The designs are machined on the school’s Laguna IQ. Because the machining was done right in the computer lab, the class needed a CNC router that was sturdy, compact, highly accurate, and easy to operate. That’s where they then selected the IQ.
The stock material was ash, spruce, or poplar measuring 13.875″ x 20.625″ x 1.75″ and then machined from 2 sides (top and bottom). Because the working table of the IQ is 24″ x 36,” the guitar body fit perfectly inside the parameters. The 3hp liquid-cooled spindle of the IQ easily handled the cutting power they needed. To finish the guitar, the students purchased a ready-made neck and other necessary hardware.
iQ Series
Light Prototyping - Desktop - Budget Friendly
Wildly popular among hobbyists, our iQ series of desktop CNC routers consist of space-saving machines at affordable prices. As excellent starter models, these CNC routers can produce a wide variety of designs with tremendous precision.
Features
- All-welded, one-piece steel frames for quick assembly and accurate alignment from the start.
- 3HP spindle with liquid cooling, which keeps the spindle at a constant temperature and maintains longevity.
- Handheld controllers with screens displaying the tool path and the G-code during design.
CO2 Lasers
Acrylic - Wood - Budget Friendly
Our CO2 laser cutters are the perfect tools for engraving your favorite designs in acrylic, thin woods and numerous more materials. These machines, which provide excellent value for the price, can engrave complex designs quickly and accurately while leaving behind minimal wood dust or metal shavings.
Features
- Reci Laser Tube
- Wifi Enabled
- Honeycomb Table
Swift Series
Furniture - Rapid Prototyping - Budget Friendly
Our Swift series of CNC routers consist of excellent options for craftsmen looking for a cheap CNC machine to get their cuts done, without blowing the budget. Efficient and affordable even for small shops, these 3-axis CNC routers are low in price and high in quality.
Features
- 3hp Liquid-Cooled Electro Spindle
- 6,000 – 24,000 RPM Spindle
- Hand Held Controller
SmartShop Series
Cabinets - Signage - Production - Furniture
If you’re looking for efficiency in a CNC machine, our SmartShop CNC routers are an excellent way to go. These machines allow you to increase the speed of production and improve the quality of your cuts.
Features
- One-Piece Steel Frame
- Liquid-Cooled Electrospindle
- User-Friendly Control System
Dust Collection
Air Filtration - Rapid Collection - Budget Friendly
When you’re working with power tools, you need a way to keep your workshop clean. Laguna Tools’s cyclone dust collectors remove high volumes of dust and other impurities from the air, working efficiently to keep your work area safe.
Features
- 1 Micron Canister
- Impeller Fans Starting At 9″
- Wheels For Easily Mobility
High School Laguna CNC Galleries
Jenkins High School with Laguna CNC Smartshop II – Jenkins High School shows off their Laguna Smartshop II CNC Router with a variety of projects the students have created. Mr. Kernan, as you can see, does a great job of utilizing Aspire Software for various projects including guitar making and producing a scaled down replica of the Eiffel tower. – SmartShop II CNC 4×8 w/ Auto-Tool Changer-Aspire Software. View Image Gallery
Madison College – Laguna Tools Loans Bandsaw to Madison College. View Image Gallery
Reed-Custer High School Industrial Technology Program – See what these students can make. View Image Gallery
