# Help with small project

**URL:** <https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500>\
**Category:** Projects\
**Tags:** woodwork\
**Created:** [18 February 2026 11:11 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500 "2026-02-18T11:11:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 12\
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**Author:** ![Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/paul_sulja/32/19333_2.png) [@Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Paul_Sulja)\
**Post date:** [18 February 2026 11:11 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/1 "2026-02-18T11:11:42Z")

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Hi Everyone,

I have recently re-subscribed after taking some timeout, I have a lot of idea’s and can’t wait to re-engage with the community.

I have a small project which I would like some help with. I have a left-over piece of wood bench-top leftover from a kitchen renovation, it measures: 43cm x 30cm x 4cm. I would like to turn it into two chopping boards by cutting them in half so they would both be 2cm thick, I then would like use the large planer to make sure they are flat before sanding the edges.

I would appreciate any help regarding using the bandsaw and planer. I did complete the woodwork induction last year, but I need to complete the assessment for these tools. Hence, if someone can do the cutting / planning, that would be greatly appreciated.

I am quite flexible with my time, so please reach out if you can help 🙂  
Thank you!

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**Author:** ![plietar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/plietar/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@plietar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/plietar)\
**Post date:** [18 February 2026 20:59 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/2 "2026-02-18T20:59:34Z")

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Hello,  
I can help you with the assessments if you want, does Sunday work?

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**Author:** ![Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/paul_sulja/32/19333_2.png) [@Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Paul_Sulja)\
**Post date:** [19 February 2026 10:32 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/3 "2026-02-19T10:32:08Z")

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Hi Paul,  
That would be great, thank you.  
Yes, Sunday works for me, what time works best for you?  
Thanks.

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**Author:** ![plietar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/plietar/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@plietar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/plietar)\
**Post date:** [20 February 2026 17:01 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/4 "2026-02-20T17:01:25Z")

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Let’s say 11am?

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**Author:** ![Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/paul_sulja/32/19333_2.png) [@Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Paul_Sulja)\
**Post date:** [20 February 2026 17:14 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/5 "2026-02-20T17:14:47Z")

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Perfect, see you then.

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**Author:** ![Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/paul_sulja/32/19333_2.png) [@Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Paul_Sulja)\
**Post date:** [16 April 2026 15:57 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/6 "2026-04-16T15:57:02Z")

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Hey Paul,

Hope you are well. Just a quick one. I’m at the makers space today and I don’t seem to have access to the bandsaw. Who can I reach out to so I can get my fob activated?

Cheers,  
P

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**Author:** ![Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/brendon_hatcher/32/12769_2.png) [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Post date:** [16 April 2026 16:12 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/7 "2026-04-16T16:12:15Z")

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Can you clarify whether you need the induction, or if you have had the induction and your fob hasn’t been activated?

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**Author:** ![Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/paul_sulja/32/19333_2.png) [@Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Paul_Sulja)\
**Post date:** [16 April 2026 16:35 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/8 "2026-04-16T16:35:10Z")

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Hi Brendon,

It’s the latter, I had the induction with Paul L in Feb, just need my fob activated.

Thanks,  
P

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**Author:** ![Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/brendon_hatcher/32/12769_2.png) [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Post date:** [16 April 2026 17:04 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/9 "2026-04-16T17:04:52Z")

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@plietar can you nudge admin to get the fob activated?

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**Author:** ![Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/paul_sulja/32/19333_2.png) [@Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Paul_Sulja)\
**Post date:** [16 April 2026 17:10 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/10 "2026-04-16T17:10:07Z")

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Thanks to both of you 😁

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**Author:** ![plietar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/plietar/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@plietar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/plietar)\
**Post date:** [16 April 2026 18:40 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/11 "2026-04-16T18:40:54Z")

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Ah I’m so sorry i think I forgot to put in a request after your induction. I have done so now, you should get access very soon.  
I hope you were able to work around this today.

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**Author:** ![Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/paul_sulja/32/19333_2.png) [@Paul\_Sulja](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Paul_Sulja)\
**Post date:** [16 April 2026 18:57 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-small-project/47500/12 "2026-04-16T18:57:46Z")

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All good, managed to get access.  
Thanks again 👍🏻