# Latest

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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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## [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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## [🔨 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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## [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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## [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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## [Course: Absolute Beginners Intro to Electronics | Sat 19 Sept 2026](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/course-absolute-beginners-intro-to-electronics-sat-19-sept-2026/51724)

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**Author:** [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2026 16:40 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/course-absolute-beginners-intro-to-electronics-sat-19-sept-2026/51724 "2026-09-19T16:40:46Z")

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See the complete list of courses This course is designed to give absolute beginners an introduction to key electronic principles, focusing on practical learning and first principles. The goal is to provide you with…

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## [What have you built?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/what-have-you-built/52290)

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**Author:** [@max](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/max)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2026 11:22 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/what-have-you-built/52290 "2026-09-19T11:22:24Z")

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Hi there, I’m Max and I’m new here. Seeing the diversity of profiles and interest, I wanted to ask the members : what have you built at the Maker Space that you’re most proud of? (No bad answers, it’s time to brag …

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## [Food safe ceramic kiln recommendations](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/food-safe-ceramic-kiln-recommendations/52330)

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**Author:** [@Dorine](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Dorine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 21:25 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/food-safe-ceramic-kiln-recommendations/52330 "2026-09-17T21:25:39Z")

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Im looking to have some plates refired post UV laser etching for a project im doing. I have access to a kiln where we did all our testing but that one had lead ennamels used in it so no longer food safe. I now need a foo…

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## [One space available for electronic course on Saturday](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/one-space-available-for-electronic-course-on-saturday/52306)

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**Author:** [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 15:48 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/one-space-available-for-electronic-course-on-saturday/52306 "2026-09-17T15:48:37Z")

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Course: Absolute Beginners Intro to Electronics | Sat 19 Sept 2026 - Events / Courses - Discourse – South London Makerspace

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## [Advice please - recovering photos from an old iMac](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/advice-please-recovering-photos-from-an-old-imac/52271)

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**Author:** [@oscar5](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/oscar5)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 14:01 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/advice-please-recovering-photos-from-an-old-imac/52271 "2026-09-17T14:01:25Z")

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Hey, I know a lot of you are computer experts so I was hoping for some advice My mum has an old iMac (from like 2010) that stopped turning on sometime around 2016. Its got a bunch of family photos on it that my mum want…

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## [Help!](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help/52270)

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**Author:** [@tristan.shorrock](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/tristan.shorrock)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 11:10 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help/52270 "2026-09-17T11:10:12Z")

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Hi there. I want to make a very basic stand for my turntable that houses my amplifier underneath. I have no woodworking skills. Can someone help me?

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## [Anyone at the space now?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/anyone-at-the-space-now/52316)

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**Author:** [@dario](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/dario)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 10:04 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/anyone-at-the-space-now/52316 "2026-09-17T10:04:04Z")

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If you are at the space, can you please let me know? I need urgent and very quick help with the woodlathe. Thank you :folded\_hands:

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## [Recs for handymen for woodworking project](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/recs-for-handymen-for-woodworking-project/52309)

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**Author:** [@Ellen\_Casey](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Ellen_Casey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 08:50 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/recs-for-handymen-for-woodworking-project/52309 "2026-09-17T08:50:23Z")

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Hi, This might be a bit of a weird one to put in a forum of amateur enthusiasts but I have a home woodworking project that I am fairly sure is outside of my (limited) ability. Does anyone have any recs of good professio…

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## [Anyone here work in Environmental roles?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/anyone-here-work-in-environmental-roles/52307)

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**Author:** [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 08:01 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/anyone-here-work-in-environmental-roles/52307 "2026-09-17T08:01:14Z")

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I’m considering a career change (IT to Environmental) and would appreciate chatting with people in the role. My scope is deliberately vague because I am in the early stages of my exploration. However, I’m thinking of s…

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## [Open Evening Wed 30 September, 7-9pm](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/open-evening-wed-30-september-7-9pm/52304)

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**Author:** [@Geraetefreund](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Geraetefreund)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 04:34 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/open-evening-wed-30-september-7-9pm/52304 "2026-09-17T04:34:24Z")

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Have you been lurking on Discourse for a while? Are you curious to come and check out the space in person?? Well then come along to our: Open Evening! Come by the space and get a tour, see the tools, meet some Make…

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## [3d print ASA filiment safety check](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/3d-print-asa-filiment-safety-check/52250)

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**Author:** [@UnicornStrike](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/UnicornStrike)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2026 14:51 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/3d-print-asa-filiment-safety-check/52250 "2026-09-16T14:51:37Z")

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Hello @3dtechs and printer knowledgable people, I would like to print some custom crash sliders for my bike handlebars, and I wanted to use this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0D5LBFVKZ I was informed it was prob…

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## [Tablesaw near miss - TC and setup](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/tablesaw-near-miss-tc-and-setup/52263)

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**Author:** [@CriticalTolerance](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/CriticalTolerance)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2026 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/tablesaw-near-miss-tc-and-setup/52263 "2026-09-15T17:24:27Z")

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Polite reminder to everyone: please tag out of tool control when you are done with a tool. This weekend we had a near miss with the table saw’s tool control and setup. We’re sharing some details to encourage users to av…

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## [Cutting fluid](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/cutting-fluid/52251)

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**Author:** [@nhjansen](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/nhjansen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 September 2026 15:13 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/cutting-fluid/52251 "2026-09-14T15:13:09Z")

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@metaltechs What brand of cutting fluid do we buy? The thick stuff in the bottle for drilling, cutting threads, etc. Looking to order some. Thanks!

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