https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/ 2026-09-02T13:56:03+00:00 https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/ https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/_media/wiki/logo.png text/html 2026-08-26T18:06:12+00:00 whyrlpool (whyrlpool@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/equipment/metalshop/metallathe/lathedro?rev=1787767572&do=diff Lathe DRO - Digital Read Out - Mitutoyo KA-12 With it's High Tech, Futuristic* styling, the DRO (Digital Read Out), brings our lovely old lathe right up to date. You do not need to use the DRO to use to lathe, it is quicker than the scales on the handwheels so can help to speed up positioning and general cutting operations. Although you will still need to use Micrometers and Calipers to make final accurate finishing cuts. text/html 2026-08-22T18:16:15+00:00 samp20 (samp20@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/projects/vehicle_registration?rev=1787422575&do=diff Vehicle registration system This document outlines the design specs for the Hackspace vehicle registration system. Overview The registration system will have the following pages: * Landing page listing registered vehicles with options to delete or add vehicles. text/html 2026-08-16T21:07:02+00:00 dave (dave@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/manual/consumables?rev=1786914422&do=diff Consumables Consumables are common useful items, materials, and other supplies that hackspace aims to keep in stock for everyone's convenience. Consumables are for the reasonable light use of all members in their projects. If you are using a large proportion of our stock of any item, you should consider buying it it yourself rather than depleting the Hackspace's communal supply. Common janitorial, maintenance, and PPE items are also classed as consumables. text/html 2026-08-15T09:06:09+00:00 nicks (nicks@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/equipment/electronics/pick_and_place_machine?rev=1786784769&do=diff Pick and place machine - NeoDen 4 Link to full manufacturer's manual Coming soon! PCB Manufacturing Workflow * Schematic capture * PCB layout * Buy bare PCBs and stencil (or DIY stencil with laser cutter - paper thickness to be checked) * Apply solder paste * Place parts text/html 2026-08-08T22:49:21+00:00 ralawrence (ralawrence@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/equipment/metalshop/how_to_use_files?rev=1786229361&do=diff How to use a file Eye Protection Always wear safety glasses or goggles – metal swarf (filings) can fly into your eyes, especially when filing harder metals. Choose the Right File Cut (coarseness): Use a bastard or second-cut file for fast removal of material. Use a smooth or dead-smooth file for finishing and fine work. Shape: Use a flat file for general surfaces, a half- round for curves and concave surfaces, and a triangular or square file for corners and slots. Size: A longer file (e.g., … text/html 2026-08-08T20:56:50+00:00 ralawrence (ralawrence@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/equipment/metalshop/how_to_use_a_hacksaw?rev=1786222610&do=diff How to use a Hacksaw Choose the Right TPI (Teeth Per Inch) 14 TPI (Coarse): For soft metals like aluminium, brass, copper, and thick plastics. 18 TPI (Medium): For general mild steel, angle iron, and electrical conduit. 24 to 32 TPI (Fine): For hard metals like tool steel, cast iron, thin-walled tubing, and sheet metal. The Golden Rule: You must have at least 3 teeth touching the metal at all times text/html 2026-08-08T20:49:18+00:00 ralawrence (ralawrence@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/?image=equipment%3Ametalshop%3Aqrhacksawvideo.png&ns=equipment%3Ametalshop&rev=1786222158&tab_details=history&media_do=diff&do=media <img src="https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/_media/equipment/metalshop/qrhacksawvideo.png?w=500&amp;h=500&amp;tok=d8b1ae" alt="qrhacksawvideo.png" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" /> text/html 2026-08-08T20:40:38+00:00 ralawrence (ralawrence@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/equipment/metalshop/smalltools?rev=1786221638&do=diff Small Tools and Hand Tools in the Metal Workshop Above the Metalwork Bench Draws under metal desk Gear pullers X3 - 75mm 100mm 150mm How to use a file How to use a Hacksaw text/html 2026-07-27T08:35:29+00:00 nickg (nickg@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/resources/sources_of_materials_and_services?rev=1785141329&do=diff Sources of Materials and Services A frequent topic on the bristolhackspace-members list is “where can I get material X”, or “where can I get Y done”. This page is merely a brief summary of some of the responses, to try and capture local lore and reduce boring repeat questions. text/html 2026-07-27T08:33:56+00:00 nickg (nickg@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/governance/finances/2026?rev=1785141236&do=diff Finances tracker 2026 Quarter Income Directors' fund Committee's fund Members' fund Emergency fund Savings 1 Membership contributions: £17,052.55 Sales: £462.66 Donations: £1,609.17 Total: £19,124.38 Funds at start: £15,007 Tracker Balance (transferred to savings): £2,127.73 text/html 2026-07-21T13:10:29+00:00 fraserh (fraserh@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/?image=equipment%3Awoodshop%3Awoodcnc%3Acnc_spoil_board.zip&ns=equipment%3Awoodshop%3Awoodcnc&rev=1784639429&tab_details=history&media_do=diff&do=media <img src="https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/lib/images/fileicons/svg/zip.svg" alt="cnc_spoil_board.zip" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" /> text/html 2026-07-21T08:43:07+00:00 dave (dave@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/?image=equipment%3Awoodshop%3Awoodcnc%3Aspoilboard_clamp_issue.jpg&ns=equipment%3Awoodshop%3Awoodcnc&rev=1784623387&tab_details=history&media_do=diff&do=media <img src="https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/_media/equipment/woodshop/woodcnc/spoilboard_clamp_issue.jpg?w=500&amp;h=500&amp;tok=0b91db" alt="spoilboard_clamp_issue.jpg" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" />