Difference between revisions of "SparkShack"

 
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See the [https://revspace.nl/SparkShack_1 SparkShack] page at Revspace.
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In 2018, there will (again) be no fixed workshops, but you come and do :
 
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This year we will focus on forging and casting aluminium.
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There will be no fixed workshops, but you can ask us to do a few  things :
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* Come and play with us anytime the workplace is open
 
* Come and play with us anytime the workplace is open
* Ask Gori for a forging introduction, this takes about 1 hour one-on-one.
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* Ask us for a forging introduction, this takes about 1 hour one-on-one.
* Cast things in aluminium!
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* Ask us for a intro into welding, grinders etc, about 1 hour  one-on-one.
* 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, messing, bronze! Slightly more involved, for best results, prepare (long) in advance.
** Bring (under 200ml) 3D printed objects out of PLA, made with very thin walls and very low/zero infill.  
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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 500 ml  and this includes gas vents.  
 
** See https://hackaday.com/2016/07/20/metal-casting-with-single-shelled-pla-masters/
 
** See https://hackaday.com/2016/07/20/metal-casting-with-single-shelled-pla-masters/
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* If you ask really nicely, we might even bring the plasma cutter for all those hardrives you have been meaning to securely erase  ;)
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* [https://revspace.nl/SparkShackRulesAndDisclaimer SparkShack Rules And Disclaimer]
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* [https://revspace.nl/SparkShackSafetySheet SparkShack Safety Sheet]
  
 
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!
 
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 :
 
This means :
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* Safety overall  or jeans and thick cotton shirt. Yes, we know it is late July, and it is probably over 9000 Celsius in Dudelange. Still, wear them anywa.
 
* Closed leather shoes
 
* Closed leather shoes
* Safety overall  or jeans and thick cotton shirt
 
 
* Safety glasses
 
* Safety glasses
 
* Leather apron if you have one
 
* Leather apron if you have one
 
* '''Absolutely no synthetic clothing and/or open shoes (sandals, slippers etc)  allowed'''
 
* '''Absolutely no synthetic clothing and/or open shoes (sandals, slippers etc)  allowed'''
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See the [https://revspace.nl/SparkShack_1 SparkShack] page at Revspace.

Latest revision as of 22:27, 29 May 2018

In 2018, there will (again) be no fixed workshops, but you come and do :

  • Come and play with us anytime the workplace is open
  • Ask us for a forging introduction, this takes about 1 hour one-on-one.
  • Ask us for a intro into welding, grinders etc, about 1 hour one-on-one.
  • Talk to us about casting things in aluminium, messing, bronze! Slightly more involved, for best results, prepare (long) in advance.
  • If you ask really nicely, we might even bring the plasma cutter for all those hardrives you have been meaning to securely erase  ;)


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 :

  • Safety overall or jeans and thick cotton shirt. Yes, we know it is late July, and it is probably over 9000 Celsius in Dudelange. Still, wear them anywa.
  • Closed leather shoes
  • Safety glasses
  • Leather apron if you have one
  • Absolutely no synthetic clothing and/or open shoes (sandals, slippers etc) allowed

See the SparkShack page at Revspace.