We held the first two sessions of the metal lathe class earlier this month. See the metalworking class schedule for future sessions, or check out our full calendar of upcoming classes! Students learned the basic operations used with the lathe, and are enjoying the fruits of their labor
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First Forging Foray Finished
We held our first “Intro to Blacksmithing” class, it was a resounding success.
Metalshop donation!
Many thanks to Kevin L. for his generous donation of metalworking tools and related safety equipment!
Merry Christmas! (No open house tonight)
Due to the holiday, no open house tonight.
Open House
Manchester Makerspace holds our regular Open House on Mondays from 6PM-8PM.
Glove up — choosing your leathers
One crucial aspect of welding safety is the use of the right protective gear, and leather gloves and aprons play a significant role in safeguarding your hands. Many members choose to store their personal gloves on the hooks in the makerspace locker room, we value safety and so this is storage Manchester Makerspace provides with […]
Electronics shop is ready for your making and repair needs
The electronics shop was one of our first workshops, and is well-stocked with the tools and parts to successfully complete anything from the simplest wiring to complicated surface-mount component repair! Particularly popular is repairing “dead” appliances by replacing failed caps. Read on for more on how you can perform this quick and inexpensive fix. Bulging […]