# Help with metalwork project

**URL:** <https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678>\
**Category:** Projects\
**Tags:** metal\
**Created:** [23 February 2026 12:03 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678 "2026-02-23T12:03:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 8\
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**Author:** ![annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/annalee/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/annalee)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2026 12:03 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678/1 "2026-02-23T12:03:39Z")

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Hi everyone!

I’ve recently become a member however have not had any inductions yet. Would anyone be kind enough to do a small task for me?

I bought this curtain holder however it doesn’t fit in the space needed. All I need is to cut the base to 5cm max. in width and have two screw holes placed on the top and bottom of the piece.  
It would be so helpful if someone could do this for me so I can install it, as well as letting me see how things work in the metal room prior to my induction.

I’m predominately free midweek if anyone is able to help.

Thanks!  
Anna

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**Author:** ![stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/stefanoromano/32/349_2.png) [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2026 12:59 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678/2 "2026-02-23T12:59:59Z")

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Hi,

so you need to reduce the diameter of the base to 5cm?

What is the original size?

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**Author:** ![annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/annalee/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/annalee)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2026 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678/3 "2026-02-23T13:43:31Z")

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It is currently 10cm. If it is possible to keep it circlular then excellent but not married the the idea so happy to cut straight down the piece for ease.

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**Author:** ![stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/stefanoromano/32/349_2.png) [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2026 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678/4 "2026-02-23T14:00:47Z")

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That is a lot of reduction

it will look like this (shaded area)

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due to the smaller size, the strenght of supporting the curtain will also be a lot less.

I am unsure if that is going to work.

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**Author:** ![annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/annalee/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/annalee)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2026 14:07 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678/5 "2026-02-23T14:07:34Z")

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Yes, thats why I thought changing the width only would be beneficial as it leaves more surface area therefore more support. So cutting the edges only, making a rectangular shape would be the best option. Would you be open to helping?

If it doesn’t work when I install it then I can just buy another base

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**Author:** ![stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/stefanoromano/32/349_2.png) [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2026 14:10 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678/6 "2026-02-23T14:10:26Z")

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oh ok sorry, I misunderstood what you meant.

I would be happy to help, but I am mostly available on Friday nights and Saturdays.

If I manage to come in midweek, I will message you.

I am in tomorrow night, but I’m there for the members meeting, so I’m not sure we are going to have time

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**Author:** ![annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/annalee/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/annalee)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2026 14:15 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678/7 "2026-02-23T14:15:24Z")

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No worries! I can’t do Friday or Saturday this week and away all next week for work but happy to come in 13th/14th if that works for you?

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**Author:** ![annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/annalee/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/annalee)\
**Post date:** [15 March 2026 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678/8 "2026-03-15T08:57:43Z")

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Hey Stefano, any chance you’re going to be in today?