I have a pair of 5mm steel rods that I’d like to cut to length and smooth down the rough ends. I have zero metalwork experience, have never touched a dremel, and am inducted on 0% of the metal workshop.
Can this be done with a hacksaw and a file? Or do any kind @metaltechs plan on being in the space at any point in the next week, where I might ask their guidance?
No probs with a hacksaw and file (unless they’re hardened)
I don’t thiiiiiink so…? It’s pretty inexpensive steel rod from Hindleys: https://www.hindleys.com/steel-rod-sku.html
Can assist tomorrow evening…
Very kind! Unfortunately tomorrow evening is the only day I can’t visit the Space 
Okay, if there is no other takers I’m in on Tuesday as well. I’m doing Laser training at 3pm, so should be free about 5.30 or 6ish…
Hey that’s really good of you, I can be there before six on Tuesday 
I’ll be the guy with a mohawk and a green jacket.