Stuart Pearson

The Forge is Now Open at fizzPOP!

We’re excited to announce that the fizzPOP forge is now installed, commissioned, and ready for use!

This fantastic new addition opens up a whole new area of making for our members, whether you’re interested in traditional blacksmithing, knife making, tool making, artistic metalwork, or simply learning a new craft.

The forge has been a long-term project, and we’d like to thank everyone who has helped make it happen. From planning and infrastructure upgrades to…

We’re excited to announce a big addition to Fizzpop — we’ve just installed a two-post car lift in the workshop!

This new addition opens up a whole world of possibilities for automotive projects, from basic maintenance to full-on restorations. Whether you’re into working on your weekend track car or just want to change your oil without crawling on the floor, this lift is here to make your life easier.

As always, safety is key, so we’ll be offering a quick induction session for anyone who wants to…

We’re excited to announce the latest addition to our makerspace: the Makita LS1219L 12″ Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Mitre Saw! This powerhouse of a saw is a major upgrade from our old radial arm saw, bringing improved accuracy, versatility, and safety to our woodworking projects. With its dual-rail slide system, laser guide, and large cutting capacity, members will find it easier than ever to make precise crosscuts, bevels, and mitres on a wide range of…

We’re delighted to offer a new opportunity for our fizzPOP Makerspace members: beginner-friendly wood turning training led by Peter, an officially approved tutor with the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB)!

Peter brings a wealth of expertise and a certified teaching background, making this training the perfect introduction for anyone eager to learn wood turning. With his expert guidance, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the lathe and learn the fundamentals in a relaxed,…

This week we have had Solihull Round Table’s “Sleigh” in for maintenance. They very kindly made a donation to us to help fund making the space more accessible. Its great to be able to help them in return. If you are a charity or community group and you think we may be able to help your organisation with making / repairing something get in touch.

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Its been a while since we have had an update about our woodwork room. We have made several changes to the dust extraction system including relocating the extractor to outside of the woodwork room. This project was completed to reduce noise and dust levels in the workshop.

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After what seems like ages we finally have lights and a ceiling in the pottery and paint room. Fingers crossed we will have sink and kiln sorted in the near future.

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