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

1. Fill screw holes
2. Paint floor
3. Paint walls

• 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 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

There is a strong opinion that this is a metalshop and not a garage. Although some tools are provided for working on bicycles and motor vehicles, the intention is that any work is done outside.

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.

• We will move the lathe.