https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/ 2026-08-12T11:19:42+00:00 https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/ https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/_media/wiki/logo.png 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 2026-07-25T17:40:10+00:00 aaronds (aaronds@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.bristolhackspace.org/manual/inductions?rev=1785001210&do=diff Inductions Some Hackspace equipment requires you to take an induction before using it. This is to ensure the safety of you and the safety of others, and to protect the equipment from damage. Only Hackspace members can be inducted on Hackspace equipment. Guests, etc, cannot use equipment that requires an induction. 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" />