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Thanks to the lovely people at Elegoo, we now have a resin printer for the members to use. After much reading up on how to handle resin (which is toxic so you shouldn’t get it on your skin), we designed a process to use it, and taught some members.

One of the first was Matt, who videoed the process for us:

We were generously sent an Elegoo Mars 2 Pro printer, a curing station and a bottle of water washable resin.

Aka: The Shiv of Self Love (The Wanky Wanky Shiv) Stats Made by: Josh and Steve Status: Finished Tools used: 3-in-1 lathe, TIG Welder Description Well it started as an oil change and before we knew it we were removing the apron from the Colchester Triumph 2000 lathe, but more on that later. In order to remove the apron we needed to take the lead screw and feed shafts off. Disconnected at the thread cutting gear box side all that was holding them in was a bracket on the right of the machine.…

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• Made By: Steve
• Status: Finished
• Tools used: 3-in-1 lathe, 16mm reamer, Arbour Press

Description

I have a Honda Grom and like any good motorcyclist I take pride in modifying my bike. This modification involves replacing the standard steel swingarm with a Tyga aluminium over braced item. This is a straight swap however I wasn’t happy with the new arm as it had like the OEM arm rubber bushing at the pivot instead of roller bearings that I would expect.

Bought replacement Swingarm

The…

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• Made by: Jess
• Status: Finished
• Tools used: Mitre Saw, Powered Screwdriver, Trepanning Tool (new!), Polyurethane spray varnish

Description

My old dog is getting a bit unsteady, and often ends up sitting on her food and water bowls. The existing tray (which I added legs to a while ago) has gotten all soggy, and lost its bordering edge, so the water bowl ends up all over the floor.

The replacement needed to be more waterproof, taller, and keep the bowls in place, even when lent or sat…