Difference between revisions of "SparkShack"

 
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See the [[https://revspace.nl/SparkShack_1 SparkShack]] page at Revspace.
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See the [https://revspace.nl/SparkShack_1 SparkShack] page at Revspace.
  
 
This year we will focus on forging and casting aluminium.
 
This year we will focus on forging and casting aluminium.
  
There will be no fixed workshops, but you can do three things :
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There will be no fixed workshops, but you come and do a few  things :
  
** Come and play with us anytime the workplace is open
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* Come and play with us anytime the workplace is open
** Ask Gori for a forging introduction, this takes about 1 hour, and is one-on-one.
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* Ask Gori for a forging introduction, this takes about 1 hour one-on-one.
** Cast things in aluminium! Bring (under 200ml) 3D printed objects out of PLA, made with very thin walls and very low infill.
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* Ask Benadski for a intro into welding, grinders etc, about 1 hour  one-on-one.
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* Talk to us about casting things in aluminium!  
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** Bring 3D printed objects out of PLA, made with very thin walls and very low/zero infill.  
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** Max volume is 150ml  and this includes gas vents.
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** See https://hackaday.com/2016/07/20/metal-casting-with-single-shelled-pla-masters/
  
Most important thing is that if you want to play at the SparkShakc, please bring protective clothing. This means :
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* [https://revspace.nl/SparkShackRulesAndDisclaimer SparkShack Rules And Disclaimer]
** Closed leather shoes
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* [https://revspace.nl/SparkShackSafetySheet SparkShack Safety Sheet]
** Safety overall  or jeans and thick cotton shirt
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** Safety glasses
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Most important thing is that if you want to play at the SparkShack, please bring protective clothing. Red glowing steel and molten aluminium are  very, very dangerous and can seriously hurt you!
** Leather apron if you have one
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** '''Absolutely no synthetic clothing and/or open shoes (sandals, slippers etc)  allowed'''
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This means :
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* Closed leather shoes
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* Safety overall  or jeans and thick cotton shirt
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* Safety glasses
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* Leather apron if you have one
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* '''Absolutely no synthetic clothing and/or open shoes (sandals, slippers etc)  allowed'''

Latest revision as of 12:03, 25 July 2016

See the SparkShack page at Revspace.

This year we will focus on forging and casting aluminium.

There will be no fixed workshops, but you come and do a few things :

  • Come and play with us anytime the workplace is open
  • Ask Gori for a forging introduction, this takes about 1 hour one-on-one.
  • Ask Benadski for a intro into welding, grinders etc, about 1 hour one-on-one.
  • Talk to us about casting things in aluminium!

Most important thing is that if you want to play at the SparkShack, please bring protective clothing. Red glowing steel and molten aluminium are very, very dangerous and can seriously hurt you!

This means :

  • Closed leather shoes
  • Safety overall or jeans and thick cotton shirt
  • Safety glasses
  • Leather apron if you have one
  • Absolutely no synthetic clothing and/or open shoes (sandals, slippers etc) allowed