Equipment Checkout

At 187, students can take out sewing machines, cameo cutters, 3D pens, and hand drills. Keep in mind each tool has a different length of time they can be borrowed ranging from 1-3 days.

General Information

• Equipment may only be used by students currently enrolled in EFS. 

• You must have your valid RISD ID card to check out equipment.

• Equipment checkouts are for academic purposes only. 

• You remain responsible for a piece of equipment until it is returned in the computer system. 

• If you leave a piece of equipment unattended and it is stolen, you will be held liable.

• Never lend your equipment to anyone else. You will be held liable for any damage or problems that are incurred.

• All equipment is issued on a first come first served basis. 

• If checkout is for a group project, one person is solely responsible for all of the rules, terms, conditions, fines and fees.

Equipment Operation

• Thoroughly review & understand the information provided in the owner’s manual.

• Only use the equipment for its intended purpose as described in the operator’s manual. 

• Inspect all machine settings and adjustments and modify as necessary for the task.  

• Always turn off and unplug the equipment from it’s power source after use. 

Equipment Condition

• Return equipment clean and in the same condition as it was received.

• You are responsible for the equipment you have checked out. If a piece of equipment is stolen, lost, or returned damaged, broken, or with missing parts, you will be held liable and will be billed accordingly.

• When checking out equipment, verify that: 

• It is in working order.

• There is no visible damage.

• No parts or accessories are missing.

• Report any damage or missing parts to a monitor or technician before checking out equipment.

Returns

• Return equipment on time to avoid having a hold applied to your account and so other patrons are not kept waiting.

• Equipment is considered returned when entered into the computer reservation system.

• Leaving equipment in or near the 187 Benefit Street Studio is not considered a “return.”

Renewals

• All equipment renewals must be made in person at the 187 Benefit Street Studio BEFORE the original return time. 

• Do not assume that equipment will be renewed during times when they are in high demand.

• Studio Renewals will not be given over the phone or by email.

Unreturned Equipment

• If equipment is returned late, you will receive a hold and will not be able to renew or check out equipment.

• You will pay for all necessary repairs, up to the replacement value of the equipment, for equipment that is damaged while in your care.

• Late, lost, stolen, or damaged equipment will result in suspension from the following privileges until replacement costs are paid:

  • Ability to check out EFS equipment.

  • Access to the EFS digital fabrication reservation system.