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Title: An interesting resource for the novice and experienced machinists/fabricat alike
Post by: mthee on February 11, 2022, 08:50:42 PM

North Landan, but might catch on?

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/feb/10/need-a-lathe-or-a-laser-cutter-come-to-bloqs-britains-biggest-open-access-factory

From their website;

https://members.buildingbloqs.com/how-bloqs-works/

Title: Re: An interesting resource for the novice and experienced machinists/fabricat alike
Post by: Moto63 on February 12, 2022, 10:19:25 AM

What a great idea and what a great facility. Just wish it was on my doorstep, I’d never leave, think I’d be claiming squatters rights. Enjoyed reading the article Matt. Thanks for posting.
Hhmmm... now I wonder if there’s any cheap retail space around here 🤔🤔🤔😉
Cheers, Michael

Title: Re: An interesting resource for the novice and experienced machinists/fabricat alike
Post by: iansoady on February 12, 2022, 10:39:19 AM

I seem to remember seeing similar some years ago. Great idea though.

Title: Re: An interesting resource for the novice and experienced machinists/fabricat alike
Post by: Itsme on February 13, 2022, 08:33:00 AM

Just to defend 'spoon whittlers' a little! There used to be a place in Nottingham called Hackspace where small-volume professional makers and hobbyists had access to workbenches and tools etc. People could swap skills to complete a project as well.

I understand that this is the other end of the spectrum and for people needing these sort of resources it looks great. I would just end up cutting something off myself if I tried to use any of those machines.

Spartacian