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 ===== Metal Workshop Expansion 2026 =====
+Now the woodshop move is complete, we can start work on expanding the metal workshop. We had some useful initial discussion here: https://bristolhackspace.discourse.group/t/metal-workshop-expansion-planning/3925 and the intent is to capture issues and decisions in this wiki
+==== Immediate tasks ====
+  - Fill screw holes
+  - Paint floor
+  - Paint walls
+==== Planning ====
+=== Constraints ===
+  * Fire sensors: The metalshop currently has two, and if we keep the strip curtain, it needs to stay somewhere between these sensors.
+  * Hotworks only insured for welding and griding.
+  * Welding only within an arc-shielded environment
+  * Welding needs ventilation so either next to the roller shutter or fit the welding extractor we have in storage.
+  * Old woodshop has the mezzanine supports which have Intumescent paint. Hotworks might damage the paint.
+  * The welder needs a 16A supply which we have by the shutter (plus another in the old woodshop which was installed for the jointer).
+  * Wall behind the current wooden metalshop bench has a removable lower panel for access to the laser room
+=== Wishlist ===
+   * Welding in an area where there is no chance anyone will accidentally enter. The current layout is not ideal.
+   * Grinding should be available even when welding is being done
+   * Lathe in a position where workpieces that protrude a long way out of the left side will not cause a hazzard
+   * Group machines that are commonly used together
+   * Separate dirty and/or noisy machines from cleaner/quieter machines
+   * Workbenches in the centre of the room (following the woodshop layout)
+=== Categories ===
+^ Category                      ^ Existing        ^ Planned                    ^                                               ^
+| Cutting/machining/drilling    | Yes             | Yes                        |                                               |
+| Welding                       | Yes             | Yes                        | Hotworks                                      |
+| Grinding                      | Yes             | Yes                        | Hotworks                                      |
+| Sand blasting                 | Yes             | TBD                        |                                               |
+| Paint shop                    | No              | TBD                        | Unlikely to fit in space.                     |
+| CNC                           | No              | Yes                        |                                               |
+| Bicycle maintenance           | Yes             | Yes?                       | Needs discussion                              |
+| Vehicle maintenance           | No              | No                         | Provide tools only. "Metalshop not a garage"  |
+=== Possible New Equipment ===
+All new equipment needs a proposal. Some of the suggestions may not be practicable.
+  * Milling machine
+  * Pillar drill + float-lock vise
+  * Sheet metal bender
+  * Induction heater and/or Electric kiln
+  * Plasma cutter e.g. ArcDroid CNC plasma cutter
+  * Water cutter
+  * Induction forge + tempering setup
+  * Heavy-duty metal fabrication workbench.
+=== Decisions ===
+  * The metal CNC will be in the metalshop
+  * We will move the lathe.
+=== Questions ===
+  * The area by the roller shutter is generally less warm tha other areas. Does this make it unsuitable for operations such as CNC which involves a lot of sitting and watching?
+  * The roller shutter is the only entrance for large objects, but how large?
+=== Floorplan ===
+Several options. So far the only complete proposal is:
+[[https://bristolhackspace.discourse.group/t/metal-workshop-expansion-planning/3925/37]]
+Other possibilities:
+  - Move the welding area to the far end of the old woodshop, making use of the extractor.