Group:MetalBashers
| MetalBashers | |
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| When | Every Wednesday, from 19:30 |
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We are a group of Hackspace members interested in Metal fabrication.
We meet most Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in the basement metal workshop. This is an opportunity to meet other people who are interested in metal work and discuss the tools and skills that you need to make your project a success.
Getting in touch
If you would like to do some metalwork at the London Hackspace and use our tools, please come down on a Wednesday and introduce yourself! Since it is a small group its worth checking that other MetalBashers will be present by asking on the main mailing list before attending.
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 use the lathe or welding equipment.
Some of the tools such as the grinding wheels and donkey saw can be easily damaged if used incorrectly. Please make sure you are aware of the following before use...
- 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...
- Alexander Tool Sharpener - for sharpening machine tools, requires training but not used much these days as newer ceramic tip technology has made it almost obselete
- Welding - Arc MMA, MIG, TIG - well for welding
Other tools include
- Pipe Bending - 1/2" and 3/4" mandrell pipe bender, 12-ton pipe bending press
- Bench drill
- Sheet metal bender for forming boxwork from thin metal sheet.
Joining the group
You should first become a member of the London Hackspace if you aren't already. Rent in London is surprisingly expensive...
The next step is to introduce yourself, by checking if other people are attending by posting on the mailing list, and then coming along to the Wednesday evening session.
There is no official membership for the metal bashers..