We recently got a small Plasma cutter from the lidl at the MakerspaceLeiden. Now we already have a rather nice (and large) CNC Gantry milling machine: at the MakerspaceLeiden. So we combined the two: and took a first baby step – – cutting out a circle. Success!
We’re improving our dust-control. This sees us connecting the various machines up to a central dust and chip separator and vac-shop. But we needed some sort of valves; so we do not waste precious flow capacity on machines that are not in use. Unfortunately the PVC ball valves we got where very stiff (especially when…
Lots of progress in the welding area (since our last post — https://makerspaceleiden.nl/index.php/2018/07/21/vuurhoek/) ! We now have a working ventilation system; power; air, TIG, MIG and electric-arc welding all back & working.
Vorig weekeinde was de grote opruimdag (we doen dit zo’n 2 a 3 keer per jaar – om te voorkomen dat de ruimte dichtslibt). Met dank aan iedereen die geholpen heeft – en dankzij Fulco hebben we nu veel betere stalling van het metaal. Hier staat onze gezamelijke restvoorraad (deelnemers doneren een paar euro per…
Thanks to Andrea’s suggestion – we now have an Oscillating Bobbin & Belt Sander in the wood workshop. Ideal for complex shapes, such as that of an electric guitar.