# Latest

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## [Website maintenance: Tuesday 29 September, 9.30pm](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/website-maintenance-tuesday-29-september-9-30pm/52564)

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**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/unknowndomain)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 September 2026 23:43 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/website-maintenance-tuesday-29-september-9-30pm/52564 "2026-09-27T23:43:17Z")

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I’ll be updating the website on Tuesday 29th September from 9.30pm. The website may be unavailable while the update runs and will come back by itself when it’s done. Membership renewals aren’t affected. If you’re paying…

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## [Tonight project](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/tonight-project/52583)

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**Author:** [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 21:41 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/tonight-project/52583 "2026-09-28T21:41:30Z")

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I had a bit of time after work today so I improved the metal area. @VintageSteel and myself went through the extensive collection of clocks and indicators and found all the ones that are actually usable. Same goes for…

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## [Discourse Forum maintenance: Monday 28 September, 9pm](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/discourse-forum-maintenance-monday-28-september-9pm/52561)

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**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/unknowndomain)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 21:38 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/discourse-forum-maintenance-monday-28-september-9pm/52561 "2026-09-28T21:38:39Z")

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I’ll be upgrading Discourse tomorrow Monday 28th September from 9pm. The forum will be unavailable while the upgrade runs and will come back by itself when it’s done. If you’re writing a post around then, it’s worth fin…

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## [New laser - Update](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/new-laser-update/44930)

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**Author:** [@charlesmein](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/charlesmein)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/new-laser-update/44930 "2026-09-28T19:21:04Z")

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Calling all @laserusers and everyone else, The new Laser, The Trotec Speedy 500 is nearing the final stages of install. I had it running today and did our first proper cuts on it! :collision: Some basic info of the…

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## [Shut the door of the arch 2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/shut-the-door-of-the-arch-2/52578)

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**Author:** [@Lia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Lia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 16:18 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/shut-the-door-of-the-arch-2/52578 "2026-09-28T16:18:26Z")

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A drunk wandered through the wood shop in to the snug :person\_facepalming: Any members in the wood shop need to make sure the door is shut. @woodtechs @directors

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## [Onshape guidance (2D sketches and 3D tools for organic curve parts): Iron Man-style armor](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/onshape-guidance-2d-sketches-and-3d-tools-for-organic-curve-parts-iron-man-style-armor/52577)

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**Author:** [@GodfreyAmpoma](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/GodfreyAmpoma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 15:41 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/onshape-guidance-2d-sketches-and-3d-tools-for-organic-curve-parts-iron-man-style-armor/52577 "2026-09-28T15:41:53Z")

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Hi, My name is Godfrey Ampoma. I’m designing a wearable Iron Man-style suit in Onshape from my body measurements. I have body measurements. What I find tricky is choosing 2D sketches and 3D tools strategy for curved par…

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## [Adjustable hole cutter](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/adjustable-hole-cutter/52575)

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**Author:** [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 14:54 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/adjustable-hole-cutter/52575 "2026-09-28T14:54:49Z")

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does anyone know if we have an adjustable hole cutter somewhere? something like this I just need to cut some foam. Thank you

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## [Waiting list - Animated LED projects](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/waiting-list-animated-led-projects/51748)

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**Author:** [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 September 2026 19:58 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/waiting-list-animated-led-projects/51748 "2026-09-21T19:58:46Z")

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Please add your name below if you would like to do the course. I’ll make sure that you get tagged when I announce the next course, but bookings are on a first-come-first-served basis. Names here: @larabrook @Santiago…

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## [Waiting list - Intro to Soldering](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/waiting-list-intro-to-soldering/51749)

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**Author:** [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2026 06:17 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/waiting-list-intro-to-soldering/51749 "2026-09-26T06:17:41Z")

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Please add your name below if you would like to do the course. I’ll make sure that you get tagged when I announce the next course, but bookings are on a first-come-first-served basis. Names here: @Jtats @larabrook @…

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## [Lastminute.com - 2 spaces available for the soldering course TODAY](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lastminute-com-2-spaces-available-for-the-soldering-course-today/52499)

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**Author:** [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [27 September 2026 20:59 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lastminute-com-2-spaces-available-for-the-soldering-course-today/52499 "2026-09-27T20:59:59Z")

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2 spaces just opened up for today’s course, starting at 10 for 10:30 You can book here.

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## [🔨 Metal Night Fri 2nd October](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-night-fri-2nd-october/52530)

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**Author:** [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 September 2026 20:20 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-night-fri-2nd-october/52530 "2026-09-27T20:20:28Z")

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Got a broken thing? Want to make something? Always fancied having a go with a welder? Or just curious about what the hell all those machines in the metalshop actually do? Come and join us for Metal Night! From 6pm unti…

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## [Laser booking](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-booking/52550)

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**Author:** [@Sweetcj05](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sweetcj05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 September 2026 16:22 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-booking/52550 "2026-09-27T16:22:06Z")

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I’m hoping to do some laser engraving on Tuesday. Any chance someone can create a ‘space open’ on the calendar so I can make a booking?

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## [Main Website (WordPress) Server Update - Today from 17:00](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/main-website-wordpress-server-update-today-from-17-00/52548)

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**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/unknowndomain)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [27 September 2026 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/main-website-wordpress-server-update-today-from-17-00/52548 "2026-09-27T16:21:18Z")

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I’ll be doing an update of the main website’s server software for security reasons from 17:00, this will cause some brief interruptions in using that, but more importantly in tool control working. This should be less th…

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## [🔨 Metal Night Fri 25th September](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-night-fri-25th-september/52354)

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**Author:** [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2026 13:51 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-night-fri-25th-september/52354 "2026-09-26T13:51:22Z")

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Got a broken thing? Want to make something? Always fancied having a go with a welder? Or just curious about what the hell all those machines in the metalshop actually do? Come and join us for Metal Night! From 6pm unti…

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## [Bandsaw induction](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/bandsaw-induction/52478)

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**Author:** [@Alfie97](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Alfie97)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2026 08:09 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/bandsaw-induction/52478 "2026-09-26T08:09:30Z")

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Hi all! Is anyone available on Monday to do an induction on the bandsaw? I’ll be there all day:) Im also keen to be inducted on the table saw and the planer if possible, I’ll be going through the assessment materials ov…

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## [Postponed: Course: Intro to Soldering | Sat 26 Sept 2026](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/postponed-course-intro-to-soldering-sat-26-sept-2026/51752)

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**Author:** [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2026 00:09 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/postponed-course-intro-to-soldering-sat-26-sept-2026/51752 "2026-09-26T00:09:11Z")

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Sorry for the very late notice. We have to postpone. Look out for new date soon. See the complete list of courses This is a practical course covering basic soldering for hobbyist electronics projects covering: Key …

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## [Before we let the Bernina Favorit 740 go…](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/before-we-let-the-bernina-favorit-740-go/52305)

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**Author:** [@Karin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Karin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2026 22:50 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/before-we-let-the-bernina-favorit-740-go/52305 "2026-09-25T22:50:26Z")

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@textilestechs I heard that the Bernina Favorit 740 is being removed, presumably to make space for the new Brother industrial machine. Before we get rid of it, could we have a quick look at what capabilities we would b…

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## [Calling all Textiles people: No Waste Fashion Show](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/calling-all-textiles-people-no-waste-fashion-show/52482)

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**Author:** [@Amit\_Kohli](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Amit_Kohli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2026 08:40 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/calling-all-textiles-people-no-waste-fashion-show/52482 "2026-09-25T08:40:26Z")

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Dunno if interesting! @textilestechs do we not have a group for all textiles people?

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## [Arches for rent?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/arches-for-rent/52457)

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**Author:** [@Rod\_Cunningham](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Rod_Cunningham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2026 08:56 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/arches-for-rent/52457 "2026-09-24T08:56:41Z")

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Hello all Are the arches next to the Maker Space available for short term rent? Cheers, Rod

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## [Parts washer now has power](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/parts-washer-now-has-power/52446)

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**Author:** [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2026 20:34 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/parts-washer-now-has-power/52446 "2026-09-22T20:34:45Z")

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As per title. The parts washer now has power. If you have the general metalshop induction, turn on the shop as usual and the socket for the part washer will be live same as everything else. There is also a little water…

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## [Now fixed! Metalwork closed](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/now-fixed-metalwork-closed/52382)

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**Author:** [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2026 20:29 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/now-fixed-metalwork-closed/52382 "2026-09-22T20:29:58Z")

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Hi all, We experienced an electrical fault earlier this evening and the control for the metalshop has stopped working. Until this is solved the metalshop is closed. Sorry for any disruption to members projects.

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## [Laser connection (?) trouble](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-connection-trouble/52444)

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**Author:** [@oscar5](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/oscar5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2026 18:14 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-connection-trouble/52444 "2026-09-22T18:14:57Z")

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@lasertechs Hey, I’m having some trouble with the laser cutter I can’t get the laser alignment cross hairs to show up on the prepare screen. I’ve gone through all the steps I could see on the discourse user manual (lik…

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## [Lost screw for digital calipers](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lost-screw-for-digital-calipers/52441)

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**Author:** [@Niall\_Casey](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Niall_Casey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2026 16:56 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lost-screw-for-digital-calipers/52441 "2026-09-22T16:56:19Z")

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Not sure who to tag this with, but they were dead, so I replaced the battery. In doing so, one of the teeny tiny screws dropped and bounced somewhere in the cleanroom. Not sure how to make it right.

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## [Waiting list - Absolute Beginners Intro to Electronics](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/waiting-list-absolute-beginners-intro-to-electronics/51452)

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**Author:** [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 18:54 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/waiting-list-absolute-beginners-intro-to-electronics/51452 "2026-09-17T18:54:27Z")

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Please add your name below if you would like to do the course. I’ll make sure that you get tagged when I announce the next course, but bookings are on a first-come-first-served basis. Names here @Brandon @Nick\_Albrow …

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## [Ubuntu installation on Laptop?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/ubuntu-installation-on-laptop/52353)

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**Author:** [@TomW](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/TomW)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2026 10:08 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/ubuntu-installation-on-laptop/52353 "2026-09-22T10:08:52Z")

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Hey, Currently struggling to get Ubuntu mate 22.04.5 LTS installed on an older Lenovo laptop, Wondering if anyone has any experience with this and debugging Gnu Grub? Some research has lead to this post on reddit (same…

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## [New punchings and receivers](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/new-punchings-and-receivers/52423)

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**Author:** [@Screw](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Screw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [21 September 2026 23:18 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/new-punchings-and-receivers/52423 "2026-09-21T23:18:46Z")

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@textilestechs hiya I just want to inform I made some custom punchings from carbon filament and I left it with the rest inside of the box. Maybe someone would find these useful :slight\_smile:

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## [Lost wallet](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lost-wallet/52421)

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**Author:** [@Sidcharity](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sidcharity)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 September 2026 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lost-wallet/52421 "2026-09-21T19:13:37Z")

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Hey all, I lost my wallet today, its a card size brown leather wallet, and my name is sidney charity that youll see on the cards. If anyone sees pls let me know! Cheers, Sid

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## [Hi, is anyone at the shop now?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/hi-is-anyone-at-the-shop-now/52386)

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**Author:** [@Richard1990](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Richard1990)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 September 2026 16:56 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/hi-is-anyone-at-the-shop-now/52386 "2026-09-21T16:56:01Z")

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Would appreciate a hand just lifting something at the table saw. Thanks!

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## [Mold box software](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/mold-box-software/52393)

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**Author:** [@Screw](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Screw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 September 2026 15:07 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/mold-box-software/52393 "2026-09-20T15:07:16Z")

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I think someone was talking about these? How looks software situation do we have something like that? @CeramicsTechs @3dtechs.

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## [1/2 inch router bits new place?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/1-2-inch-router-bits-new-place/52358)

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**Author:** [@lamacchiacosta](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/lamacchiacosta)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2026 18:04 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/1-2-inch-router-bits-new-place/52358 "2026-09-19T18:04:12Z")

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Hello, I can see the old router table has been sent away. Where are the 1/2inch router bits located now, please? Thank you!

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