https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Benboy00&feedformat=atomLondon Hackspace Wiki - User contributions [en-gb]2024-03-29T13:38:50ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.35.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Equipment/HPC_LS3060_Laser_Cutter&diff=35964Equipment/HPC LS3060 Laser Cutter2013-06-11T18:54:47Z<p>Benboy00: /* Consumables */ Hamar no longer allow phone orders</p>
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'''<div style="color:red">Please don't use the laser cutter unless you have been trained. </div>'''<br />
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We have a HPC LS3060 laser engraver and cutter. Trained members can use it for the very reasonable rate of £5 per hour.<br />
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[[File:Laser-cut-key-rings.jpg|thumb|right]]<br />
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==Training==<br />
<br />
You must not use the laser cutter without being trained. The laser cutter is unlikely to hurt you, but you can easily hurt '''it''' without training. Training is given most Tuesdays at about 8pm, feel free to ask for help on the [[Mailing List]]. There's a [[Lasercutter_Training|Training Roster]] available - watch the mailing list for announcements.<br />
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==Safety information==<br />
* '''Don't touch the cooling system without asking first''': overheating or rapid cooling can damage the laser.<br />
* '''Never leave the laser cutter unattended while cutting''': your material may ignite, and an unchecked fire in the laser cutter could be both dangerous and costly. We've also seen mirrors go out of alignment and cut into the cables.<br />
* '''In case of fire''': use the CO<sub>2</sub> extinguisher by the laser cutter first. Do not use the powder extinguisher unless you feel that you can't control the fire. '''Put it in the logbook''': tiny flames while cutting are normal; anything more must be reported.<br />
* '''Never cut PVC or chlorinated plastic''': you should always know what material you are cutting, and chlorinated plastics should be avoided because they release chlorine gas when cut. [[Laser_Cutter/Instructions#Chlorine_Testing_and_Material_Safety|Guidelines for how to test materials.]]<br />
* '''You can't cut metal in the laser cutter''': if you wish to mark the metal, please use [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=17 Thermark/Cermark], or use anodised aluminium.<br />
<br />
==Using the laser cutter==<br />
<br />
# Make sure you're familiar with the [[Laser_Cutter/Instructions|operating instructions]].<br />
# Look up the [[Laser_Cutter/Parameters|parameters]] for the material you're using.<br />
# [http://bit.ly/LaserLogbookForm Log your use] to help with the upkeep of the lasercutter. (Records can be viewed [http://bit.ly/LaserLogbook here].)<br />
# Pay for your usage - the cost is £5 per hour, which is just enough to cover our [[Laser Cutter/Maintenance|maintenance costs]].<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
<br />
* [http://hack.rs/cacti/graph_view.php?action=tree&tree_id=7 Coolbot temperature graph]<br />
* We're currently trying to [[Projects/RELaserSoftware|reverse engineer]] the [[Equipment/LaserCutter/Software|software]].<br />
* Information about additional useful bits of software installed on the machine can be found on the [[Equipment/LaserCutter/Software|software page]].<br />
<br />
==Consumables==<br />
* [http://www.plasticonline.co.uk/ Plastic Online]<br />
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=b68f5a7bd4307cba7fc3822122b2e661 HPC sheet products] - Laser ply, perspex, engraving laminate - where we purchased the cutter.<br />
* [http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/ The Plastics Shop] - [[User:MattP|mattp]] purchased the plastic for the first batch of [[Media:Laser-cut-key-rings.jpg|Hackspace key rings]] from here.<br />
* [http://hamaracrylic.co.uk Hamar Acrylic] Cuts to size, and is ~10mins walk from the space. Order at the desk and it should be cut to size within minutes.<br />
** Price guide 320x600x4mm (laser bed size) clear acrylic = £8 + VAT (=£9.60).<br />
* [http://www.acrylic-online.co.uk/ Acrylic-Online] - [[User:Teabot|Elliot]] has bought some Palglas from here. They cut to size - delivery £8.00. Price guide (incl. VAT):<br />
** 320x600x4mm (laser bed size) clear acrylic (Palglas) = £5.12<br />
* [http://www.hobartlaserables.com/ Hobart Laserables] - wide range of materials: MDF, Birch, Acrylic (clear and coloured), Rubber, Laminates, Anodised metal. Prices seem competitive. [[Nigle]] has ordered from here. Shipping is £12.<br />
* [http://www.fredaldous.co.uk Fred Aldous] – online craft supplies, free delivery on orders > £30. Polypropylene sheets amongst other things. Alex P has ordered from here.<br />
* [http://www.modelshop.co.uk/category/Raw_Materials,l.html?sortBy=FeaturedDesc 4D ModelShop] is not too far from the space, and is open Saturdays. They offer laser cutting too, and hence seem to have a lot of suitable materials.<br />
<br />
==Manuals==<br />
* [http://www.scottware.net/Lasers/FAQ/FAQ_17/User%20Manual(DSP5.3).pdf LaserCut software manual]<br />
* [[:File:JSM3040N&3060N Manual.pdf | HPC LS3060 hardware manual]]<br />
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/MPC6515%20%20Manual.pdf Controller manual]<br />
* [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Equipment/LaserCutter/LogBook Maintainers Logbook]<br />
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==More information==<br />
* How the [[Equipment/LaserCutter/CoolBot|cooling system]] works<br />
* Some useful [http://www.ladyada.net/library/laser/index.html laser info from Adafruit] - the settings section in particular gave a good idea of what we can expect.<br />
* More information about the controller card used by the cutter <br />
** http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/20.html <br />
** http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/23.html<br />
** [http://www.jqlaser.com/service/service.html Latest version of the software]<br />
** [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/59.html Firmware for MPC6515 controller and software] (hit the download page for latest version)<br />
* For making boxes, you can use [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:404 this script] - recommended settings of "--bolt_length 13 --nut_multiplier 1.8" YMMV<br />
* http://rahulbotics.com/personal-projects/boxmaker/?boxmaker/ is also _very_ good for making boxes.<br />
* [http://www.ribbonsoft.com/qcad.html QCAD] - open source .dxf exporting 2D CAD program<br />
* Using Google [[Guides/SketchUp for Laser Cutting|SketchUp for Laser Cutter]] designs.<br />
* A [http://oplaser.co.uk/opsupport/viewforum.php?f=22&sid=730902927827c6ce9aefaa2d085ea9f1 support forum] with various guides <br />
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[[Category:Tools for use on wood]]<br />
[[Category:Tools for use on plastic]]</div>Benboy00https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Equipment/HPC_LS3060_Laser_Cutter&diff=28433Equipment/HPC LS3060 Laser Cutter2013-03-14T20:51:02Z<p>Benboy00: /* Consumables */ Hamar no longer deal with phone, and prices do not include vat</p>
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<div>{{Infobox tool<br />
| name = Laser Cutter<br />
| status = Operational<br />
| origin = Pledged<br />
| location = Back of Unit 23<br />
| maintainers = [[User:Solexious|Solexious]]<br />
}}<br />
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We have a HPC LS3060 laser engraver and cutter. It's available for [https://london.hackspace.org.uk/signup.php members] of London Hackspace to use for the very reasonable rate of £5 per hour.<br />
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[[File:Laser-cutter-installed.jpg|thumb|right]]<br />
[[File:Laser-cut-key-rings.jpg|thumb|right]]<br />
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'''<div style="color:red">Please don't use the laser cutter unless you have been trained. </div>'''<br />
<br />
==Training==<br />
<br />
You must not use the laser cutter without being trained. The laser cutter is unlikely to hurt you, but you can easily hurt '''it''' without training. Training is given most Tuesdays at about 8pm, feel free to ask for help on the [[Mailing List]]. There's a [[Lasercutter_Training|Training Roster]] available - watch the mailing list for announcements.<br />
<br />
==Safety information==<br />
* '''Don't touch the cooling system without asking first''': overheating or rapid cooling can damage the laser.<br />
* '''Never leave the laser cutter unattended while cutting''': your material may ignite, and an unchecked fire in the laser cutter could be both dangerous and costly. We've also seen mirrors go out of alignment and cut into the cables.<br />
* '''In case of fire''': use the CO<sub>2</sub> extinguisher by the laser cutter first. Do not use the powder extinguisher unless you feel that you can't control the fire. '''Put it in the logbook''': tiny flames while cutting are normal; anything more must be reported.<br />
* '''Never cut PVC or chlorinated plastic''': you should always know what material you are cutting, and chlorinated plastics should be avoided because they release chlorine gas when cut. [[Laser_Cutter/Instructions#Chlorine_Testing_and_Material_Safety|Guidelines for how to test materials.]]<br />
* '''You can't cut metal in the laser cutter''': if you wish to mark the metal, please use [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=17 Thermark/Cermark], or use anodised aluminium.<br />
<br />
==Using the laser cutter==<br />
<br />
# Make sure you're familiar with the [[Laser_Cutter/Instructions|operating instructions]].<br />
# Look up the [[Laser_Cutter/Parameters|parameters]] for the material you're using.<br />
# [http://bit.ly/LaserLogbookForm Log your use] to help with the upkeep of the lasercutter. (Records can be viewed [http://bit.ly/LaserLogbook here].)<br />
# Pay for your usage - the cost is £5 per hour, which is just enough to cover our [[Laser Cutter/Maintenance|maintenance costs]].<br />
# Log any changes or observations that aren't directly related to a cut on the [[Equipment/LaserCutter/LogBook|Log Book]]<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
<br />
* [http://hack.rs/cacti/graph_view.php?action=tree&tree_id=7 Coolbot temperature graph]<br />
* We're currently trying to [[Projects/RELaserSoftware|reverse engineer]] the [[Equipment/LaserCutter/Software|software]].<br />
* Information about additional useful bits of software installed on the machine can be found on the [[Equipment/LaserCutter/Software|software page]].<br />
<br />
==Consumables==<br />
* [http://www.plasticonline.co.uk/ Plastic Online]<br />
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=b68f5a7bd4307cba7fc3822122b2e661 HPC sheet products] - Laser ply, perspex, engraving laminate - where we purchased the cutter.<br />
* [http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/ The Plastics Shop] - [[User:MattP|mattp]] purchased the plastic for the first batch of [[Media:Laser-cut-key-rings.jpg|Hackspace key rings]] from here.<br />
* [http://hamaracrylic.co.uk Hamar Acrylic] Cuts to size, and is ~10mins walk from the space. Order at the desk and it should be cut to size within minutes.<br />
**Price guide 320x600x4mm (laser bed size) clear acrylic = £8 + VAT (£9.60).<br />
* [http://www.acrylic-online.co.uk/ Acrylic-Online] - [[User:Teabot|Elliot]] has bought some Palglas from here. They cut to size - delivery £8.00. Price guide (incl. VAT):<br />
** 320x600x4mm (laser bed size) clear acrylic (Palglas) = £5.12<br />
* [http://www.hobartlaserables.com/ Hobart Laserables] - wide range of materials: MDF, Birch, Acrylic (clear and coloured), Rubber, Laminates, Anodised metal. Prices seem competitive. [[Nigle]] has ordered from here. Shipping is £12.<br />
* [http://www.fredaldous.co.uk Fred Aldous] – online craft supplies, free delivery on orders > £30. Polypropylene sheets amongst other things. Alex P has ordered from here.<br />
* [http://www.modelshop.co.uk/category/Raw_Materials,l.html?sortBy=FeaturedDesc 4D ModelShop] is not too far from the space, and is open Saturdays. They offer laser cutting too, and hence seem to have a lot of suitable materials.<br />
<br />
==Manuals==<br />
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/LaserCut5.3%20Manual%20V1.6.pdf LaserCut software manual]<br />
* [[:File:JSM3040N&3060N Manual.pdf | HPC LS3060 hardware manual]]<br />
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/MPC6515%20%20Manual.pdf Controller manual]<br />
<br />
==More information==<br />
* How the [[Equipment/LaserCutter/CoolBot|cooling system]] works<br />
* Some useful [http://www.ladyada.net/library/laser/index.html laser info from Adafruit] - the settings section in particular gave a good idea of what we can expect.<br />
* More information about the controller card used by the cutter <br />
** http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/20.html <br />
** http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/23.html<br />
** [http://www.jqlaser.com/service/service.html Latest version of the software]<br />
** [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/59.html Firmware for MPC6515 controller and software] (hit the download page for latest version)<br />
* For making boxes, you can use [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:404 this script] - recommended settings of "--bolt_length 13 --nut_multiplier 1.8" YMMV<br />
* http://rahulbotics.com/personal-projects/boxmaker/?boxmaker/ is also _very_ good for making boxes.<br />
* [http://www.ribbonsoft.com/qcad.html QCAD] - open source .dxf exporting 2D CAD program<br />
* Using Google [[Guides/SketchUp for Laser Cutting|SketchUp for Laser Cutter]] designs.<br />
* A [http://oplaser.co.uk/opsupport/viewforum.php?f=22&sid=730902927827c6ce9aefaa2d085ea9f1 support forum] with various guides <br />
* NottingHack's [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=13b2e110d8689997&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D0b9e5465ef%26view%3Datt%26th%3D13b2e110d8689997%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26realattid%3D62632422-6289-4a32-8f81-3102a7d39ea3%26zw&sig=AHIEtbQaR74KIAmEcL-ARQpvNnEXZqHGVg laser cutter guide] - slightly different laser cutter, but a useful pictorial guide to the software<br />
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[[Category:Systems]]</div>Benboy00https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Lasercutter_Training&diff=28162Lasercutter Training2013-03-06T00:14:20Z<p>Benboy00: </p>
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<div>'''Don't create training sessions yourself, they are announced on the mailing list when posted'''<br />
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==Next Sessions==<br />
Friday 09/03/13 @ 20.00 only 5 places available (no more), please note your full real name:<br />
* 1. Ijtaba Hussain. PS, the 9th is a Saturday. Do you mean this friday or this saturday? I can't make it if Friday, the 8th of March<br />
* 2. Ben Walker (benboy00) I assume this means friday, and if so i can make it<br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. <br />
* 5. <br />
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==Previous sessions==<br />
01/03/13<br />
* 1. Juan Calderon<br />
* 2. Maria Valente<br />
* 3. Raphael Kim<br />
* 4. Anastasija Terauda<br />
* 5. SIMRAN DHIMAN<br />
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12/02/13<br />
* 1. Joe Bain<br />
* 2. Yosuke Komiyama <br />
* 3. Hiroshi Ito<br />
* 4. Jonathan Cheifetz<br />
* 5. Jules Plowman<br />
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01/02/13<br />
* 1. Marta Capo<br />
* 2. Samson Ng<br />
* 3. Ronan Tuite <br />
* 4. Giulio Ammendola<br />
* 5. Jiri Richter<br />
* 6. Anthony Man<br />
<br />
22/01/13<br />
* 1. Stuart Grey<br />
* 2. stephane Malenfant<br />
* 3. Pierre Papet<br />
* 4. Lorna Harper<br />
* 5. Jiri Richter<br />
<br />
15/01/13<br />
* 1. Alice White<br />
* 2. Ian Lewis<br />
* 3. Sara Ensor<br />
* 4. Mike Mussard<br />
* 5. Ben Barwise<br />
* 6. Charlie Williams<br />
<br />
08/01/13<br />
* 1. Laura Mathews<br />
* 2. Aaron Sokoloski<br />
* 3. Federico Schwindt<br />
* 4. James Gorrie (not member)<br />
* 5. Dave Chatting<br />
* 6. rosa aragon<br />
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18/12/12<br />
* 1. Niklas Hambüchen<br />
* 2. David Dorward<br />
* 3. Masami Charlotte Lavault<br />
* 4. Yesenia Thibault-Picazo<br />
<br />
11/12/12<br />
* 1. Garance Marneur<br />
* 2. Ulisses Pinto<br />
* 3. Kevin Lewis<br />
* 4. Fee Schmidt-Soltau<br />
* 5. Alexander Pluke<br />
<br />
04/12/12<br />
* 1. Roman Nosov<br />
* 2. Anthony Evans<br />
* 3. Ugo Riboni<br />
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27/11/12<br />
* 1. Urszula Witkowska <br />
* 2. Carlos Engel<br />
* 3. Fabrizio D'Amico<br />
* 4. William Beaufoy<br />
* 5. Benjamin Carew<br />
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13/11/12<br />
* 1. Andrew Peckham <br />
* 2. Laurence Watson<br />
* 3. Emma Pierce<br />
* 4. Justin Martin<br />
* 5. Philo van Kemenade<br />
* 6. Lucia Dubacova<br />
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06/11/12<br />
* 1. [[User:dariomolinari|Dario Molinari]]<br />
* 2. Tom Jobbins<br />
* 3. <br />
* 4. Juan Pablo Alcayaga<br />
* 5. Dan Reader-Powell<br />
* 6. Tony Tregidgo<br />
<br />
30/10/12<br />
* 1. Fabio Lattanzi Antinori<br />
* 2. Alastair Barber<br />
* 3. [[User:jt|Jonathan Towler]] <br />
* 4. Necati Sahin<br />
* 5. Tim Porter<br />
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13/10/12<br />
* 1. Chloe Hope<br />
* 2. Chris v Csefalvay<br />
* 3. Oliver Poyntz<br />
* 4. Robert Karpinski<br />
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02/10/12<br />
* 1. Akbal Randhawa<br />
* 2. [[User:lbdl|Tim Storey]]<br />
* 3. Alex Mackay<br />
* 4. [[User:Murphy|David Murphy]]<br />
* 5. [[User:Dalorin|David Schneider]]<br />
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11/09/12<br />
* 1. Ian Henderson (Thumper)<br />
* 2. [[User:deanforbes| Dean Forbes]]<br />
* 3. Nick Johnson<br />
* 4. Fahad Sadah<br />
* 5. Adrian Godwin<br />
* 6. John Croll<br />
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14/08/12<br />
* 1. Tim Neobard<br />
* 2. Ben Dunham<br />
* 3. Nick Large<br />
* 4. Andy May<br />
* 5. Deirdre Ruane<br />
* 6. Jakub Misiorny<br />
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31/07/12<br />
* 1. [[User:Vyizis|Dan Reid]]<br />
* 2. Andy Cousins<br />
* 3. [[User:Theleadingzero|Becky Stewart]]<br />
* 4. [[User:bfields|Ben Fields]]<br />
* 5. William Gilchrist<br />
* 6. Peter Turpin (Sci)<br />
* 7. Stephen Early<br />
* 8. lea aubertin<br />
* 9. Tomasz Wegrzanowski<br />
* 10. [[User:Chipp|Chipp Jansen]]<br />
* 11. [[User:IrradiatedHaggis|Troy Peterson]]<br />
* 12. Siobhan Pearson<br />
* 13. [[User:JimAllanson|Jim Allanson]]<br />
* 14. Lindsay Morrison<br />
* 15. [[User:Began|Beverly Gan]]<br />
* 16. David Cotterrell<br />
* 17. Pamela Parker<br />
* 18. [[User:JasperWallace|Jasper]]<br />
* 19. [[User:Srimech|Jim MacArthur]]<br />
* 20. [[User:Datagramm|Samuel Keating-Fry]]<br />
* 21. [[User:kevcampb|Kevin Campbell]]<br />
* 22. Kitty / chaoticeunoia<br />
* 23. [[User:booyaa|Mark Sta Ana]]<br />
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08/05/12:<br />
* 1. Matt Foss (Penguin)<br />
* 2. Anthony Steele<br />
* 3. Adam Sharman<br />
* 4. Rob Farr<br />
* 5. Miguel Ricciolini<br />
* 6. Dave Brown<br />
* 7. joshua j. miller<br />
<br />
* 1. Joran Kikke (DonkeyScience)<br />
* 2. Hercules Fisherman (Herx)<br />
* 3. Mark Lomas<br />
* 4. marcus waterloo<br />
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19/04/12<br />
* 1. Thomas Greer<br />
* 2. Joaquim Canet<br />
* 3. Tonderai Ratisai<br />
* 4. Daniel Hertz<br />
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17/04/12 @ 7.00<br />
* 1. Emmanuel Potetsianakis<br />
* 2. Matthew Israelsohn<br />
* 3. Ryan Seville <br />
* 4. Eugene Nadyrshin<br />
* 5. Ben Burry<br />
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17/04/12 @ 8.00<br />
* 1. Dave Lambley<br />
* 2. Noel Markham<br />
* 3. Ben Spencer<br />
* 4. Elliot West<br />
* 5. Numa Ford<br />
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07/04/12<br />
* 1. Igor Lobanov<br />
* 2. Nick Redwood<br />
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10/04/12<br />
* 1. Oskar Pearson<br />
* 2. Phil Bradley<br />
* 3. Patrick Joseph Shellard<br />
* 4. Lydia Monnington<br />
* 5. Carlos Moura<br />
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27/03/12<br />
* 1. Nigel Worsley<br />
* 2. Nick Bradbeer<br />
* 3. Ciarán Eaton<br />
* 4. Paul Randle-Jolliffe<br />
* 5. Heather Sullivan<br />
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10/03/12<br />
* 1. DomK<br />
* 2. John Naughton<br />
* 3. Luke Taylor<br />
* 4. Tim Reynolds<br />
* 5. Marc Barto<br />
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28/02/12<br />
* 1. Paddy Duncan<br />
* 2. David Sullivan<br />
* 3. Steve Ford<br />
* 4. Ian Blythe<br />
* 5. Tom Denham<br />
* 6. Devin matthews</div>Benboy00