Category Archives: Blog

We Are Back to Open As Normal

In case you’re not aware. We’re open to the public: Times can vary a little and they tend to go on as long as there’s a 24/7 member present that keeps the Hackspace open to non-members or non 24/7 members … Continue reading

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Almost there…

Hello everyone, we hope you’re well and keeping safe and healthy. Updates on opening are posted to the mailing list. For direct interaction, be sure to join the Slack channel, or IRC.

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Quick Layout: Four Hole Bolt Circle

You don’t always need a CNC machine or thousands of pounds worth of equipment to get the job done. Here, we’ll be laying out a 4 hole bolt circle suitable for mounting something like a stepper motor or bearing flange … Continue reading

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Space Update: Nearly there

It has been a long time since our last update but that doesn’t mean that we haven’t been working hard. For those of you who haven’t visited lately it’s looking much less like a building site and we are getting … Continue reading

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New Space Update 9: Workshop & Craft Area Floor

The workshop and craft area floor is somewhat delicate, and we have been diligently protecting the areas which have been covered in asbestos-containing floor screed from damage. In order to make the space safe for everyday use, and to make … Continue reading

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New Space Update 8: New Door

Remember we picked up a new door a couple of weeks ago? This weekend we fitted it. Replacing the door was quite an important part of preparing to move into the new premises – the old door was not only … Continue reading

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New Space Update 7: Sand Day

The floor. In the main space. We sanded it. Full disclosure: It would cost a lot of money to put carpet tiles down in this space, money which we don’t particularly have right now. We might still carpet it in … Continue reading

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Hackspace Move Date – 15th & 16th October

TL;DR: We’re moving on the 15th & 16th October. Please box up your member storage (or take it home for safe storage) and lend a hand on the day. As you are well aware by now, Leeds Hackspace is preparing … Continue reading

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New Space Update: 6th Edition

What’s been happening at New Space this week? Lots, that’s what. Workshop wiring is nearing completion – we installed the final length of wire for the workshop-wide e-stop loop (which will cut power to the marked single sockets when pressed) … Continue reading

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New Space Update Episode V: Electricity Strikes Back

Early this morning I was greeted by the sight of sunlight streaming through the upper window in the kitchen, illuminating the entire room. No chance of this being covered by suspended ceiling now, it lets an incredible amount of light … Continue reading

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