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Are we welding?
What is the current construction of the snug wall?
In terms of noise is that to stop noise leaking out of the space into the gardens behind the arch or internal noise between rooms?
Would double thickness of decibel board not be enough?
do we need to do a pole of what we want in phase 3 before assuming we can go ahead and put welding in there?
Phase 3 needs planning. There’s a big support for welding so would be a main contender. I’m not saying we shouldn’t have it.
The last pole we did was a long long time ago.
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140mm dense concrete blocks, insulated on the back, up against the sticks-n-tarps construction of the existing snug. It’s to keep noise out of the gardens & houses of Stradella Road, some of which are owned by lawyers who have complained about noise from the arches before.
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I’m keen to join a working group to discuss and make a renewed proposal for welding which to me also means a space where dirty work can be carried out. Who else is interested in meeting face to face to discuss, preferably people who are experienced with the build and progress so far.
What’s the current status of welding in the space? I’d be happy to run some training sessions, probably making something like this:
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There was some talk of it here this past week: https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/bike-rack/853/508
discussion moved to previous thread on the topic.
tl;dr: no welding, but we’re open to ideas
I reckon a tig would be good for the space - way way tidier than mig (and infinitely so than arc), no splatter, can weld aluminium, can go very low currents/thin stuff, way way way less smoke (I reckon fairly comparable to soldering electronics with flux).
Hungrier on the gas and generally slower, and a little more tricky, but still think the positives outweigh that and reckon most folk would be welding thinish, small jobs.
You may have already done this, but have a read back through, there are specific reasons why this is currently not permitted around available space and appropriateness for the space available.
By this do you mean tig? Because it seems like it would negate most of the issues around cleanliness, with light being the main remaining issue and with a wraparound screen we could fix this - the reflected light that could bounce around a screen is not a major issue in my experience…
Light and space were the issues as I recall.
But if there is fine dust made then that would put a stop to if because of the laser cutter and what not.
The main issue with light was the reflected light not sure that a screen would protect against direct flashes.
Probably want a solid screen where possible, but a BS EN 1598 screen should be sufficient if need be.
https://www.rapidonline.com/workshop-welding-curtain-to-bs-en-1598-frame-526598
My school had a welding bay with two solid sides and a canopy with extraction, plus a curtain.
HSE has a good set of guides about the safety requirements
http://www.hse.gov.uk/welding/
The main issue I think is appropriate space. You need somewhere large enough to fit the work safely, and be away from anything flammable (wood dust etc).
Re the reflected light issues - is this because it would break the ambience of the space, or because of a perceived safety issue?
Because it would be annoying, unlikely to be a safety issue.
Theres ways around the “annoyingness” I feel like your just shooting the idea down for no real reason
You can feel that way but I am relaying the conversation that was had at the time, not just my own opinion.
Is that your role?
Yes I’m a member with concern, why?
Fair enough - 