Question from a prospective member - Metalworking/Blacksmithing

[Matty]

Hi all,

I searched through the previous conversations but couldn't find anything relevant and just wanted to ask the question. 

Is there facility to do any blacksmith work in the space? Is any of the space connected to the outside world by a shutter/large door or any outside space? 

I've looked through the photos of the space and I couldn't see anything jumping out at me, I've recently picked up blacksmithing and I'd probably say I'm sitting at around 40-50 hours of tuition from smith's across the country. I have the basic equipment needed but really would like to avoid an ASBO doing this at home.

If there's any place suitable please let me know, I'm happy to leave the equipment there for other prospective smiths if there's any interest. 

I'm a R&D Chemist/Coatings Scientist by day so I'm always switched on to the relevant H&S requirements and happy to discuss further if this may be possible. 

[Alistair MacDonald]

Hi Matty,

The short answer is that we don't have any blacksmith capabilities. It has been looked at, but sadly it is not viable in our current location. In fact any hot working became complicated last year because of the insurance. We even entertained this happening in the car park, but it just became overly complicated. 

We have had people who were interested thought the door, so there is call for it, but sadly it is just not something we are able to host at the moment. If you find somewhere then we can certainly do a shout out to advertise it.

All the best,

  Alistair

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[Matty]

Hi Alistair,

Ah that's a shame! No problem, hot working seems to be a problem in a lot of commercial lets now. I'll let you know if I figure anything out and you can share it.

Cheers,

Matty