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Workshops

The Makerspace is broken up into workshops. These posts are examples of what members do in shops, and what improvements we’re making to them.

Drive-in automotive bay garageAir compressorPneumatic impact gunFloor creeperJack standsJack (undergoing maintenance)Engine hoistEngine rebuild standHand toolsOil change tools

Rapid Prototyping

Rapid Prototyping

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 - by Jack Skellington

Rapid Prototyping Area 3D Printing,  Laser Cutting, Computer Lab 3D Printers 60 Watt Laser Good for  burning and etching a number of soft materials. 40  Watt Laser With Work Station …

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Automotive shop at Manchester Makerspace
Automotive

Auto Bay tools

July 11, 2019August 11, 2019 - by Jack Skellington

Welcome to the autobay.  Here you can work on all things vehicular as well as oversized maker projects.  Here are some of the tools you can find here.  Engine  Lift …

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In the Community / News & Events / Rapid Prototyping

Forging the Iron Man (part 1)

May 10, 2018May 17, 2018 - by Jeff LeBlanc

Forging the Iron Man (part 1) Hi folks!  I’m Jeff LeBlanc: hiker, maker, old time geek and Tony Stark wanna-be.  I’m working on a project here at the Manchester Makerspace …

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News & Events / Woodworking

Andre’s Boat Launch

May 9, 2018May 17, 2018 - by Paul Beaudet

Our member Andre has had a dream of building his own sail boat. His dreams have made big leap forward with the first test of the hull in its first …

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In the Community / News & Events / Woodworking

West Wall Repair

May 9, 2018May 17, 2018 - by Jesse O'Brien

Our western wall in the Makerspace had fallen into disrepair, and Michael Cullerot decided to step up and fix it.

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In the Community / Metalworking / News & Events

Wheelchair Repair Project

April 20, 2018May 17, 2018 - by Jesse O'Brien

We use our TIG welder to repair a broken wheelchair caster for a friend of a member!

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Metalworking

Intro to TIG Welding Class

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 - by Jesse O'Brien

Have you always wanted to use the power of electricity to mend two pieces of metal together? Now’s the time to learn! Tungsten Inert Gast (TIG), formally known as Gas tungsten …

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Christopher Perry demonstrates the Bridgeport Milling Machine
Metalworking

Tool overview: Bridgeport Milling Machine

February 5, 2018February 15, 2018 - by Jesse O'Brien

One of the staples of any machine shop is a milling machine. The first milling machine we acquired is a Bridgeport J-head style. It’s ideal for milling metals with a …

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16" South Bend Metal Lathe
Metalworking

Tool overview: South Bend Metal Lathe

December 4, 2017February 15, 2018 - by Jesse O'Brien

Our 16″ swing South Bend metal lathe is a high-capacity machining tool available to all members. An 8-hour training session is required before members are cleared for use on it, …

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Metalworking / Workshops

Sheet metal tools

September 30, 2017September 20, 2018 - by Jesse O'Brien

A generous benefactor donated a combination shear/brake/roller to the Makerspace (all donations to the space are tax deductible, by the way).

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