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--- equipment:metalshop:expansion2026 [2026/01/24 17:43] – robert.simpson190
+++ equipment:metalshop:expansion2026 [2026/03/22 11:27] (current) – robert.simpson190
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 **Paint walls**
        Remove raw plugs etc. 95% done
-       Fill screw holes
+       Fill screw holes. Done.
-       Get paint and brushes
+       Get paint and brushes. Paint in workshop. Bring your own brushes.
-       Paint them
+       Paint them. As of 2026-03-21, about 90% done (of old woodshop). Area around the door to the new woodshop still to do.
 **Paint floor**
        Prepare floor. Remove tape etc.
-       Get paint and brushes
+       Get paint and brushes. 2.5L of floor paint in workshop.
-       Paint first half
+       Paint first half. Suggest we first paint the area where the CNC will go, and then move the CNC.
        Paint second half
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   * 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.
-  * 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.
+  * 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]]
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 === 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 ===
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 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.