London HackSpace Metal Working Group

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Welcome to the metal working group, we normally meet on Wednesday at the London Hackspace please feel free to join us

We plan to use this list to discus all things related to metal working at the moment that may be infrastructure or our projects

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Nathan Young, Tim Jacobs5

10/24/19

Milling Machine/ Lathe induction.

I am happy to buy a micrometer and a dial indicator for the space, if you are available within the

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Milling Machine/ Lathe induction.

I am happy to buy a micrometer and a dial indicator for the space, if you are available within the

10/24/19

deanforbes

4/25/16

turning tool iso code system

FYI http://www.cutwel.co.uk/learn-the-turning-tool-iso-code-system

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turning tool iso code system

FYI http://www.cutwel.co.uk/learn-the-turning-tool-iso-code-system

4/25/16

Des Quilty

10/16/15

Refilling the MIG (HobbyWeld) bottles

The yellow HobbyWeld bottles can be refilled by paying for a refill at this page... http://www.

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Refilling the MIG (HobbyWeld) bottles

The yellow HobbyWeld bottles can be refilled by paying for a refill at this page... http://www.

10/16/15

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Walt Perko, Vladimir Filipović2

4/4/22

New 3018 but not enough info ...

Hi! How messy have you found the machine? Could it be reasonably used in an indoor living space with

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New 3018 but not enough info ...

Hi! How messy have you found the machine? Could it be reasonably used in an indoor living space with

4/4/22

robert whitmarsh

3/8/22

Metal Lathe induction

Hi I came down tonight to familiarise myself with the area (last time I came was 2018). I would like

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Metal Lathe induction

Hi I came down tonight to familiarise myself with the area (last time I came was 2018). I would like

3/8/22

David N, … Colin Woof3

2/23/22

Training for mill & lathe

Me as well, I'd be keen to learn to operate the mill and lathe. I work as an engineer and Am Keen

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Training for mill & lathe

Me as well, I'd be keen to learn to operate the mill and lathe. I work as an engineer and Am Keen

2/23/22

Matt Rutter

10/27/21

improve your cutting disc life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hid9bDnSeok

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improve your cutting disc life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hid9bDnSeok

10/27/21

Mai Doan, … Oliver Hall4

10/27/21

Donation specific to Metal Workshop + Welding training

Hi, As a relatively new member, I would also like to put my name forward if you think there would be

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Donation specific to Metal Workshop + Welding training

Hi, As a relatively new member, I would also like to put my name forward if you think there would be

10/27/21

Michael Goar, … Oliver Hall12

10/18/21

Sand Blaster in the cage

That's good news! Does anyone have any idea what type of blasting media is in the drawer at the

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Sand Blaster in the cage

That's good news! Does anyone have any idea what type of blasting media is in the drawer at the

johnb...@gmail.com

10/18/21

Mai Doan

10/1/21

Wednesday meetup and request for training

Hello, I'm new to the LondonHackspace and interested in learning and getting trained in metal

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Wednesday meetup and request for training

Hello, I'm new to the LondonHackspace and interested in learning and getting trained in metal

10/1/21

Matt Rutter, Dean Forbes (PERS)3

9/20/21

Machining videos....

Nothing quite so complicated..... On Mon, 20 Sep 2021, 13:51 Dean Forbes (PERS), <dean@deanforbes.

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Machining videos....

Nothing quite so complicated..... On Mon, 20 Sep 2021, 13:51 Dean Forbes (PERS), <dean@deanforbes.

9/20/21

Oliver Hall

9/3/21

10 Tonne Hydraulic Press

Hi, Does anyone have any information about the the 10 tonne hydraulic press? Specifically if you know

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10 Tonne Hydraulic Press

Hi, Does anyone have any information about the the 10 tonne hydraulic press? Specifically if you know

9/3/21

Michael Goar, … Tim Jacobs19

9/2/21

Wednesday Meetings, & Training

I might be about 20 minutes late. On 30/08/2021 08:34, mic...@goar.net wrote: Dear Tim & Oli

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Wednesday Meetings, & Training

I might be about 20 minutes late. On 30/08/2021 08:34, mic...@goar.net wrote: Dear Tim & Oli

9/2/21

Matt Rutter, … Oliver Hall4

8/27/21

Parting tool

Dean, During our training earlier this week, Tim noticed that the new indexable parting tool blade in

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Parting tool

Dean, During our training earlier this week, Tim noticed that the new indexable parting tool blade in

8/27/21

KP P, … Arthur Fabre15

6/12/21

New member request for training

That's fine with me Arthur ! cheers On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 3:29 PM 'Arthur Fabre' via

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New member request for training

That's fine with me Arthur ! cheers On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 3:29 PM 'Arthur Fabre' via

6/12/21

Paddy Duncan

6/4/21

Pest Control Tuesday 8th June 11am

Hi All, Is anyone planning to be at, or able to be at the space on Tuesday at 11am to facilitate

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Pest Control Tuesday 8th June 11am

Hi All, Is anyone planning to be at, or able to be at the space on Tuesday at 11am to facilitate

6/4/21

sinha...@gmail.com, … Spike4

4/26/21

Colchester Master manual

Read. The. Manual.? Are you sure you're a member ;-) Spike On 26/04/2021 09:01, sinha...@gmail.

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Colchester Master manual

Read. The. Manual.? Are you sure you're a member ;-) Spike On 26/04/2021 09:01, sinha...@gmail.

4/26/21

Syed Abid, … Dean Forbes (PERS)19

11/13/20

Lathe inductions

assessments and authorisation are not happening at the moment .... and wont until after lock down is

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Lathe inductions

assessments and authorisation are not happening at the moment .... and wont until after lock down is

11/13/20

des.q...@gmail.com, … Dean Forbes (PERS)8

10/28/20

Lathe chuck key end snapped..

OK, New chuck key ordered, apparently its an 11mm according to the nice lady at Colechester spares

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Lathe chuck key end snapped..

OK, New chuck key ordered, apparently its an 11mm according to the nice lady at Colechester spares

10/28/20

j.r.h...@gmail.com, Dean Forbes (PERS)3

7/31/20

Lathe Issue

Ah yes, I remembered it as not being anything drastic, just not necessarily obvious and couldn't

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Lathe Issue

Ah yes, I remembered it as not being anything drastic, just not necessarily obvious and couldn't

7/31/20

Christian Valdivia Torres, Tim Jacobs3

3/2/20

Custom tools for CNC 3018

Yeah, makes sense! I didn't consider that ER11 collets went up to 7mm; bit tight but should work:

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Custom tools for CNC 3018

Yeah, makes sense! I didn't consider that ER11 collets went up to 7mm; bit tight but should work:

3/2/20

Matt Rutter, … Tim Jacobs8

1/24/20

TIG gas

Don't panic, Tim... Young Jez is giving me a lift to BOC tomorrow morning... On Fri, 24 Jan 2020,

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TIG gas

Don't panic, Tim... Young Jez is giving me a lift to BOC tomorrow morning... On Fri, 24 Jan 2020,

1/24/20

Des Quilty, … Dean Forbes (PERS)9

1/22/20

MIG welder update

sound like the machine has been used with out being checked first If it is used with parts loose they

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MIG welder update

sound like the machine has been used with out being checked first If it is used with parts loose they

1/22/20

Matt Rutter, … Jonathan Hodgson6

1/12/20

Lathe power

Simon fixed the issue Saturday evening and showed me what had happened. There's a piece of

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Lathe power

Simon fixed the issue Saturday evening and showed me what had happened. There's a piece of

1/12/20

Tim Jacobs, … Paddy Duncan8

12/18/19

Lathe DRO

Thanks Matt On 17 December 2019 23:06:48 Matt Rutter <realnu...@gmail.com> wrote: Well done,

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Lathe DRO

Thanks Matt On 17 December 2019 23:06:48 Matt Rutter <realnu...@gmail.com> wrote: Well done,

12/18/19

Dean Forbes (PERS)

12/17/19

4 Jaw Chuck

I put on top of the beer keg so you dont break your back picking it up - lol

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4 Jaw Chuck

I put on top of the beer keg so you dont break your back picking it up - lol

12/17/19

Des Quilty, Dean Forbes (PERS)4

12/11/19

MIG and TIG gas levels please?

The mig was exhibiting those traits on Sunday, perhaps it will sort itself out again with a bit of

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MIG and TIG gas levels please?

The mig was exhibiting those traits on Sunday, perhaps it will sort itself out again with a bit of

12/11/19

Matt Rutter, … Dean Forbes (PERS)8

11/28/19

Lathe cleanliness

Matt with all due respect the boundaries are clear You are not a maintainer There is no prejudice If

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Lathe cleanliness

Matt with all due respect the boundaries are clear You are not a maintainer There is no prejudice If

11/28/19

Andy B, … Dean Forbes (PERS)5

11/26/19

Spray Painting

Thanks Dean, That's really helpful. It looks like a few companies make small inline oil and water

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Spray Painting

Thanks Dean, That's really helpful. It looks like a few companies make small inline oil and water

11/26/19

Matt Rutter

11/19/19

fun youtube stuff

I'm sure everyone is a fan of This Old Tony.. but is anyone getting ideas from Maximus

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fun youtube stuff

I'm sure everyone is a fan of This Old Tony.. but is anyone getting ideas from Maximus

11/19/19

AJ P

11/1/19

What happens if you leave 3 gears in a room with mathematicians

3 gears that can rotate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mf0JpTI_gg

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What happens if you leave 3 gears in a room with mathematicians

3 gears that can rotate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mf0JpTI_gg

11/1/19

Matt Rutter, … Des Quilty31

10/24/19

TIG training

I've got the caps, just not the box to put them in.. but hopefully that will arrive tomorrow or

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TIG training

I've got the caps, just not the box to put them in.. but hopefully that will arrive tomorrow or

10/24/19

Dean Forbes (PERS)

10/23/19

Lathe Tool

The seat of the lathe tool ( 95° SCLCR\L Lathe Turning Tools for CCMT Inserts) is knackered - a

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Lathe Tool

The seat of the lathe tool ( 95° SCLCR\L Lathe Turning Tools for CCMT Inserts) is knackered - a

10/23/19