Manchester Makerspace offers several options for members who need to hem jeans or similar heavy slacks. You can use either needle and thread or (if checked out on the equipment) one of our sewing machines. Each method is effective, and has its own advantages and disadvantages. To add a cuff, you’ll need to determine the […]
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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 […]
Need your own personal Welding Helmet? How to choose the right one
Manchester Makerspace has a few helmets and googles available for member use, however most members who are serious about welding or other metalworking will purchase their own safety equipment. While our members tend to choose Lincoln, if you’re in a hurry and just want a helmet so you can start welding today, Harbor-Freight has you […]
Snow (tire) season
The time has come to swap out your nice winter wheels for snows. Manchester Makerspace has the space and tools to make this process easy. ā¯…Winter is coming! While summer (or “all season”) tires are great for road grip and reduced noise in the warmer months, now is the time to swap your regular tires […]
Open House Tonight
No need to fear, we’re having our usual 6PM-8PM Open House tonight.
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 […]
Jack is going hi-tech
Having fun in our ham shack with RTL-SDR
Casting Brass at Manchester Makerspace
Explore your creativity by casting metal at the Manchester Makerspace! Casting is the process of creating a metal object by pouring molten metal into a mold. The mold is a cavity in the shape of the desired object, and the molten metal fills the cavity and cools, taking on the shape of the mold. The […]
A perfect powder coat finish is within your reach
Applying and Curing Powdercoat Powder coating is a dry finishing process that uses electrostatic charges to apply powder paint to a substrate. The powder is then cured in an oven, which melts the powder and bonds it to the substrate. Applying Powdercoat The first step in applying powdercoat is to prepare the surface for coating. […]