# \#metal

**URL:** https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/tag/metal/299.md

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## [Mig gas replacement](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/mig-gas-replacement/53379)

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**Author:** [@Sidcharity](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sidcharity)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2026 17:13 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/mig-gas-replacement/53379 "2026-10-26T17:13:12Z")

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Hey just wondering if the mig gas has been replaced, or when it will be, Cheers Sid @metaltechs

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## [Metals4u order](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metals4u-order/53213)

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**Author:** [@SouthEats5](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/SouthEats5)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 October 2026 11:20 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metals4u-order/53213 "2026-10-20T11:20:08Z")

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I saw an order was done last week for some bits from metals4u but if there’s anyone like me who just missed it let me know because I’d be up for sorting another one. I only need a £5 sample piece so would like to avoid p…

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## [Metal Night](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-night/52622)

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**Author:** [@scday94](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/scday94)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2 October 2026 15:59 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-night/52622 "2026-10-02T15:59:10Z")

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@stefanoromano Come and join us for Metal Night! From 6pm until late, the metalshop will be open for a relaxed, informal evening of making, fixing, experimenting and generally hanging out with other people who like mak…

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## [Request for help - Custom bed frame plan validation and advice and possibly induction to the metal mitre saw too](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/request-for-help-custom-bed-frame-plan-validation-and-advice-and-possibly-induction-to-the-metal-mitre-saw-too/51701)

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**Author:** [@Rod\_Cunningham](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Rod_Cunningham)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2026 12:30 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/request-for-help-custom-bed-frame-plan-validation-and-advice-and-possibly-induction-to-the-metal-mitre-saw-too/51701 "2026-08-21T12:30:56Z")

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Hello @MetalMitreSaw Please help validate this plan for a custom bed frame. This is my first metal project ever. I have taken the basic metal shop induction, but not been introduced to the metal mitre saw. I’m plannin…

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## [Metal stools + banister](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-stools-banister/51535)

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**Author:** [@ninagp](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/ninagp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 August 2026 15:41 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-stools-banister/51535 "2026-08-11T15:41:01Z")

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Hello! I’ll be making 4 steel stools and most likely a short steel banister over the next two weeks. I’m posting this mainly as a heads up that they will likely be bulky and take up some space in the workshop during the…

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## [Looking for help cutting an aluminium side panel (PC mod)](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/looking-for-help-cutting-an-aluminium-side-panel-pc-mod/51364)

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**Author:** [@universitystudent](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/universitystudent)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2026 17:09 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/looking-for-help-cutting-an-aluminium-side-panel-pc-mod/51364 "2026-08-06T17:09:00Z")

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I am looking for some guidance/help from someone with metalworking experience. I have a PC aluminium side panel that I’d like to modify by cutting out the perforated section. The cut lines are already marked. The pan…

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## [Help decide if angle cutter, hole saw or die grinder for container door (off Makerspace)](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-decide-if-angle-cutter-hole-saw-or-die-grinder-for-container-door-off-makerspace/51295)

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**Author:** [@jpcamberwell](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/jpcamberwell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 August 2026 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-decide-if-angle-cutter-hole-saw-or-die-grinder-for-container-door-off-makerspace/51295 "2026-08-03T16:09:19Z")

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Hi friends this is Jan, famous for setting the Laser on fire - this is not a Makerspace question but I humbly ask for your advice: My cafe (NoNo in Brunswick Park) have this shipping container for storage and with the h…

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## [Question about new basic metalshop induction](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/question-about-new-basic-metalshop-induction/51151)

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**Author:** [@EdwardE](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/EdwardE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2026 13:32 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/question-about-new-basic-metalshop-induction/51151 "2026-07-27T13:32:50Z")

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Hey @metaltechs - if I’ve previously been inducted on equpiment in the metalshop (lathe and welding area) do I need to do the basic metalshop induction to use these or am I allowed to carry on using them? What about the …

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## [Filming in Metal shop tonight](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/filming-in-metal-shop-tonight/51149)

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**Author:** [@Moikle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Moikle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2026 11:00 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/filming-in-metal-shop-tonight/51149 "2026-07-27T11:00:41Z")

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Hi @MetalMovers As part of the general metal induction materials, I will be doing a bit of filming in the metal area tonight. Just B-roll of the general area and usage of the machines for now, so I shouldn’t be getting …

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## [Metal Lathe - Colchester Student Mk 1.5 (Cub Variant)](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-lathe-colchester-student-mk-1-5-cub-variant/32731)

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**Author:** [@Kyle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Kyle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 March 2024 22:23 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-lathe-colchester-student-mk-1-5-cub-variant/32731 "2024-03-03T22:23:35Z")

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Notice This machine should not be operated without induction. This machine should not be used while alone in the space - lone working rule. Colchester Student MK1.5 Lathe (Cub variant) Details The Colchester Stude…

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## [Bike Basket - need metal & help connecting to my bike's frame](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/bike-basket-need-metal-help-connecting-to-my-bikes-frame/50221)

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**Author:** [@hoostboogie](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/hoostboogie)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [27 June 2026 14:22 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/bike-basket-need-metal-help-connecting-to-my-bikes-frame/50221 "2026-06-27T14:22:43Z")

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Hey there. Immigrant from NYC here, living in Angel, Islington. Before I moved here I biked around Brooklyn & Manhattan a lot on their Citibike rideshare system. Just before moving to London, I found a Citibike basket ly…

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## [Double pressed hinges query](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/double-pressed-hinges-query/50518)

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**Author:** [@Abdirahman\_Farrah](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Abdirahman_Farrah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 June 2026 16:58 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/double-pressed-hinges-query/50518 "2026-06-26T16:58:51Z")

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Hey all, looking to purchase some double pressed flap hinges for a personal project, but I can’t seem to find anywhere selling them in London. I’ve attached some pictures below, if anyone can direct me to a seller, happy…

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## [Welding help needed for small project](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/welding-help-needed-for-small-project/48431)

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**Author:** [@luluhegt](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/luluhegt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 June 2026 23:54 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/welding-help-needed-for-small-project/48431 "2026-06-25T23:54:00Z")

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Hello there! I am looking for a welder to help with a small candle holder (about 20 units), it is made up of 5 little pieces that would need to be fused together. Would anyone be interested? It is for a little project/e…

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## [Metal access](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-access/49802)

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**Author:** [@willem\_keys](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/willem_keys)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [25 June 2026 23:50 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-access/49802 "2026-06-25T23:50:59Z")

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Hi all, I’m looking to access the metal space today and tomorrow to do some cutting and welding for a project that needs to be finished by Wednesday. Sadly it looks like the space is temporarily closed due to some tools …

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## [Stijl KM131R Kombimotor with stripped screw hole repair](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/stijl-km131r-kombimotor-with-stripped-screw-hole-repair/50231)

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**Author:** [@LightMark](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/LightMark)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [22 June 2026 10:12 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/stijl-km131r-kombimotor-with-stripped-screw-hole-repair/50231 "2026-06-22T10:12:51Z")

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Hi, my daughter is having problems with her Stijl KM131R Kombimotor . Two of the starter housing screws come loose/fall out probably due stripped screw threads. chatGBT says I need to use a Helicoil kit to put a new thr…

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## [Welding project (advice and possibly fabrication help needed)](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/welding-project-advice-and-possibly-fabrication-help-needed/49851)

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**Author:** [@User0](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/User0)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2026 21:41 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/welding-project-advice-and-possibly-fabrication-help-needed/49851 "2026-05-31T21:41:02Z")

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Hello all, good to meet you! I am new to SLM and am waiting on an induction in the welding workshop which I understand may take a while (or not if I’m lucky!). I’ve only done a 3-day welding course at London Sculpture Wo…

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## [Let's set up the (very) small lathe](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lets-set-up-the-very-small-lathe/49253)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Berndt](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Thomas_Berndt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [15 May 2026 11:49 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lets-set-up-the-very-small-lathe/49253 "2026-05-15T11:49:43Z")

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Hi metal makers and @metaltechs , Yesterday I was making these cute little 4mm tool bits on the lathe and I probably looked quite ridiculous looking at my workpiece with a magnifying loupe in the huge Colchester lathe …

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## [Ratcheted strap](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/ratcheted-strap/49590)

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**Author:** [@MayaBansal](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/MayaBansal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 May 2026 15:34 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/ratcheted-strap/49590 "2026-05-14T15:34:06Z")

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Hi @stefanoromano @VintageSteel is there any chance I could borrow the ratcheted strap again to take down my sculpture :folded\_hands:t4:

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## [Just some clock & watchmaking projects](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/just-some-clock-watchmaking-projects/49254)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Berndt](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Thomas_Berndt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 April 2026 12:32 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/just-some-clock-watchmaking-projects/49254 "2026-04-30T12:32:09Z")

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Hi makers! I thought I’d just post some of the things that I made recently - hope you find this somewhat entertaining. And maybe encourage some others to post their projects :slight\_smile: I’m following a distance learn…

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## [Metal lathe maker buddy](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-lathe-maker-buddy/49096)

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**Author:** [@Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Jem)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [23 April 2026 22:39 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/metal-lathe-maker-buddy/49096 "2026-04-23T22:39:27Z")

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I have a pretty quick job to run on the metal lathe. It should only take 10 or 15 minutes but I’m not inducted on it. I need to drill out some holes from 8mm to 8.5mm on 12 aluminium fittings. I’ll bring a suitable dril…

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## [CNC-ing steel](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/cnc-ing-steel/48638)

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**Author:** [@BigBalu](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/BigBalu)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [7 April 2026 14:58 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/cnc-ing-steel/48638 "2026-04-07T14:58:16Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if it will be possible to cnc steel, I noticed there’s a larger CNC available. I was also wondering if there will be inductions for the larger CNC soon? Thanks, Mo

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## [\[FIXED\] Can’t turn metal shop power on](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/fixed-can-t-turn-metal-shop-power-on/48663)

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**Author:** [@dt-studio](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/dt-studio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 April 2026 06:59 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/fixed-can-t-turn-metal-shop-power-on/48663 "2026-04-05T06:59:11Z")

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Hi I can’t get the power to work in the metalshop. When I tap my fob and follow the steps it doesn’t switch the power on. I just need to use the disc and belt sander in the welding bay.

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## [Miniature traction engine project](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/miniature-traction-engine-project/43429)

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**Author:** [@Alexcook](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Alexcook)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2026 13:44 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/miniature-traction-engine-project/43429 "2026-03-20T13:44:43Z")

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Hello! I’ve recently joined the makerspace, with a view to start on a (very) long term project of building a miniature live steam traction engine. Am i crazy? Yeah, a bit. The model i’m hoping to end up with is 1/6 sca…

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## [Automatic hideaway desk project](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/automatic-hideaway-desk-project/48223)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Berndt](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Thomas_Berndt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2026 10:54 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/automatic-hideaway-desk-project/48223 "2026-03-18T10:54:11Z")

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Actually, I was going to get into watchmaking and learning how to fix mechanical watches, but living in a tiny London flat I somehow ended up spending the last few months building a hideaway desk for my new hobby where I…

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## [Titanium Steel CNC machining](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146)

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**Author:** [@Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Gavin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2026 02:35 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146 "2026-03-17T02:35:01Z")

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I’m working on some folding knife parts and need them machined. I can supply the titanium and I already have 3D CAD files ready in STEP format , so it should be straightforward from the machining side. If anyone here ha…

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## [Help with metalwork project](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678)

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**Author:** [@annalee](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/annalee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [15 March 2026 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-metalwork-project/47678 "2026-03-15T08:57:43Z")

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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 …

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## [Coffee tamper](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/coffee-tamper/47449)

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**Author:** [@Moikle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Moikle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 February 2026 19:06 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/coffee-tamper/47449 "2026-02-17T19:06:36Z")

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I have recently been working on a gift for my dad - a coffee tamper with a turned wood handle and stainless steel body. The handle isn’t completely straight and the diameter of the tamper ended up ever so slightly lower…

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## [Textile room pain](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/textile-room-pain/47239)

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**Author:** [@Sophia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sophia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2026 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/textile-room-pain/47239 "2026-02-07T19:25:29Z")

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Any one know what happened to the Textile room paint ? It was a brand new Masonry paint…. see image Sandtex 5Ltr Ultra Smooth Pure Brilliant White Masonry Pain

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## [Speaker spikes](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/speaker-spikes/46333)

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**Author:** [@James\_Nahajski](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/James_Nahajski)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2026 17:53 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/speaker-spikes/46333 "2026-01-04T17:53:18Z")

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I have a couple of floorstanding speakers and a subwoofer at home. All q acoustics. The subwoofer came with a set of speaker spikes (I got it new), and the floorstanders were missing them: cue several months of metalwork…

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## [Lighter cover](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lighter-cover/46278)

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**Author:** [@Ro95](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Ro95)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2026 16:24 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/lighter-cover/46278 "2026-01-01T16:24:28Z")

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Hi all! I was looking to make a lighter cover like the one pictured and I’m wondering if it’s plausible. I don’t have any metalwork experience so I’d love feedback or suggestions. How could I go about making something …

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