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Scrap material setting gauge

When doing repetitive jobs on the lathe it is helpful to have a way to easily measure and preset the length of material protruding from the chuck. This gauge assists in doing just that and is made from a length … Continue reading

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New Keypad for the New Space

We need a new keypad for the new space, and a custom made enclosure seems just the ticket. The current wood-and-hot-glue RFID reader has served us very well over the years but it’s looking likely it will stay where it … Continue reading

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Space Update #2

It’s been over a week since the last update – here’s what’s going on with the Hackspace. We really need your input on the move – please take a look at the mailing list thread covering the latest developments with … Continue reading

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Space Update #1

We make a lot of decisions behind the scenes to keep the space running, and there’s no easy way to keep you up to date with what’s going on without cluttering up your inbox. Here’s a short update covering what’s … Continue reading

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Making machinable wax

Warning: This stuff is literally hotter than boiling water and if you don’t pay close enough attention and let it get too hot it can catch fire simply because it didn’t like the way you were looking at it. Always … Continue reading

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