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equipment:metalshop:expansion2026 [2026/01/17 15:00] – Taks list expanded ralawrenceequipment:metalshop:expansion2026 [2026/01/29 18:22] (current) – added a new constraint ralawrence
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   * Wall behind the current wooden metalshop bench has a removable lower panel for access to the laser room.   * Wall behind the current wooden metalshop bench has a removable lower panel for access to the laser room.
   * Duncan prefers to keep the door into his half of the building accessible.   * Duncan prefers to keep the door into his half of the building accessible.
-  * Lathe positioned with access to feet, 30cm to the right to allow for maintenance, 305-50cm to the left to allow for long workpieces.+  * Lathe positioned with access to feet, 30cm to the right to allow for maintenance, 50-60cm to the left to allow for access to the gears and for long workpieces, 60cm behind to allow space for a coolant system. 80cm working area in front. 
 +  * We need to ensure there is access to the extractor fan connected to the Laser Cutter.
  
 [[https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/resources/install_standard]] [[https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/resources/install_standard]]
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 === Questions === === Questions ===
 +  - Grinding. There is a wide range of use-cases to consider. Some may have stricter contraints (ventilation, hotworks area) than others.  
 +    * Hand tools. Under consideration. 
 +    * Tool sharpening. TBD 
 +    * 'Sword-making'. Hotworks area only. 
 +  - Extraction for Lathe and (proposed) Mill. Intensive operations using cutting oil or coolant may create a lot of fumes. Do we need to plan for an extraction system?
  
 === Floorplan === === Floorplan ===
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 Other possibilities: Other possibilities:
-  - Move the welding area to the far end of the old woodshop, making use of the extractor. [[https://bristolhackspace.discourse.group/t/metal-workshop-expansion-planning/3925/53]]+  - Move the welding area to the far end of the old woodshop, making use of the extractor. [[https://bristolhackspace.discourse.group/t/metal-workshop-expansion-planning/3925/53]]
 +    * Rejected for welding. Still a possibility for some types of grinding.
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