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
Category Archives: Metalworking
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Bike Upgrading
Member Thad needed a longer neck on his bicycle handle bars, so he came down and made what he needed all out of aluminum.