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== Our tools == | == Our tools == | ||
We have a range of tools which are available to members, including welding, lathe, forming and cutting tools. Due to the dangerous nature of some of these tools training or the ability to prove that you already have good experience will be required before you can | We have a range of tools which are available to members, including welding, lathe, forming and cutting tools. Due to the dangerous nature of some of these, tools training or the ability to prove that you already have good experience will be required before you can the lathe or welding equipment. | ||
Some of the other tools such as the grinding wheels and donkey saw can be easily damaged if used incorrectly. | |||
* Donkey Saw - if you leave the vice bar in the wrong position the saw will smack into it causing serious damage | |||
* Grinding wheels - Do not grind aluminum with the grinding wheels. Aluminum is soft enough to easily file... | |||
== Joining the group == | == Joining the group == | ||
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You should first [[Membership | become a member of the London Hackspace]] if you would like to visit more regularly. Rent in London is surprisingly [https://london.hackspace.org.uk/cost-of-hacking/ expensive]... | You should first [[Membership | become a member of the London Hackspace]] if you would like to visit more regularly. Rent in London is surprisingly [https://london.hackspace.org.uk/cost-of-hacking/ expensive]... | ||
The next step is to do an induction, by coming along to the Wednesday evening | The next step is to do an induction, by coming along to the Wednesday evening sessions. | ||
