https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/ 2026-06-24T01:24:16+00:00 https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/ https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=logo.png text/html 2026-05-27T18:27:28+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:metalworking_room:paragonkiln&rev=1779906448&do=diff Paragon kiln Overview The Paragon SC3 is a compact, high-speed digital electric kiln located in the metalworking room. It is specifically designed for silver clay, glass fusing, enameling, and heat-treating small metal components. Its ceramic fiber firing chamber is lightweight and heats up rapidly, making it ideal for projects requiring precise temperature control and fast cycle times. text/html 2026-05-27T18:18:48+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?image=equipment%3Aimages%3Aparagonkiln.jpg&ns=equipment%3Aimages&rev=1779905928&tab_details=history&media_do=diff&do=media <img src="https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?w=500&amp;h=500&amp;tok=9ec91d&amp;media=equipment:images:paragonkiln.jpg" alt="paragonkiln.jpg" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" /> text/html 2026-05-27T18:05:08+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:metalworking_room:metalbreak&rev=1779905108&do=diff Clarke SBR760B 3 in 1 Sheet Metal Machine Overview The Clarke SBR760B is a versatile bench-mounted machine located in the Metalworking Room. It combines three essential sheet metal functions—Shearing, Bending (Braking), and Rolling—into a single compact unit. It is ideal for prototyping and small-scale fabrication using mild steel, aluminum, and brass. text/html 2026-05-27T17:30:45+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?image=equipment%3Aimages%3Ametalbreak.jpg&ns=equipment%3Aimages&rev=1779903045&tab_details=history&media_do=diff&do=media <img src="https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?w=500&amp;h=500&amp;tok=9b9b22&amp;media=equipment:images:metalbreak.jpg" alt="metalbreak.jpg" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" /> text/html 2026-05-27T17:11:16+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:metalworking_room:metalgrinders&rev=1779901876&do=diff Benchtop grinders Overview We have a Warco 6“ and an Axminster 8” bench grinder. The grinders are essentially double ended motors, with grinding wheels attached to each end of the motor. The Axminster is a slow running grinder which is specifically designed to lower the risk of overheating and spoiling the temper of edge tools. It is an aimed at the sharpening of woodworkers, turners, and general metal fabrication. The Warco is a general-purpose machine used for shaping raw metal stock, remo… text/html 2026-05-27T16:22:53+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?image=equipment%3Aimages%3Agrinders.jpg&ns=equipment%3Aimages&rev=1779898973&tab_details=history&media_do=diff&do=media <img src="https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?w=500&amp;h=500&amp;tok=9eeda5&amp;media=equipment:images:grinders.jpg" alt="grinders.jpg" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" /> text/html 2026-05-12T01:47:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:woodworking_room:charnwoodchipextractor&rev=1778550456&do=diff Charnwood W791 Dust / Chip Extractor [[Picture here, use the media manager]] Overview This machine is a dust and chip extractor intended to be used with other wood working machines. When operating, dust and chips will be diverted to a bag attached to the machine, this needs emptying over time. text/html 2026-05-12T00:30:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:metalworking_room:wm14&rev=1778545809&do=diff Warco WM14B Milling Machine Overview The WM14B is a small belt drive milling machine with a DRO. Machine Features: * Belt drive, poly vee, very quiet operation * Brushless motor * 3-axis DRO fitted * Two step pulley ensures maximum torque in low speed setting text/html 2026-05-12T00:17:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:metalworking_room:metalbandsaw&rev=1778545069&do=diff Sealey SM5.v3 Horizontal Bandsaw Overview The Sealey SM5.v3 is a bandsaw for metal cutting which can be used in either horizontal or vertical position. The main intended use of the SM5.v3 is to cut metal rod or bar to size. Vertical position is much the same as a standard bandsaw where you control the cut by manually feeding material to the machine. In horizontal position, the material is clamped in place and the saw is gently lowered into position to start cutting, then gravity will do the … text/html 2026-05-11T23:27:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:metalworking_room:gh600lathe&rev=1778542047&do=diff Warco GH600 Metal Lathe [[GH600 Lathe]] Overview The GH600 is a small/medium sized gearhead lathe by Warco (it is actually, somewhat unbelievably classed as a “miniature” lathe!). This lathe is designed for turning metal or machining grade plastics such as acetal. Lathes are incredibly capable machines but require a degree of skill to use, they are also very dangerous if not used correctly. Getting caught in any moving part of the machine will likely result in serious injury or death - induct… text/html 2026-05-11T23:12:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:craft_room:3dprinters&rev=1778541177&do=diff 3D Printers Overview Newport Makerspace has 2 Creality Ender 3 v2 3D Printers, and one Elegoo Centauri Carbon. These are FDM type 3D printers (meaning they squirt molten plastic from a nozzle!) and are at the upper end of budget models. They have good print quality but need quite regular maintenance to perform well. text/html 2026-05-11T23:02:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:woodworking_room:workbee&rev=1778540568&do=diff Ooznest Workbee CNC Mill Overview The Ooznest Workbee is a CNC machine that came as a flatpack build - A number of members have contributed to building this machine and it was put together over many hours! A CNC milling machine is like the reverse of a 3D printer. Where a 3D printer starts with nothing and builds up a 3D model layer by layer, a CNC miller starts with a lump of material and cuts away at it layer by layer to get a 3D model. text/html 2026-05-11T22:50:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:craft_room:rdl9060&rev=1778539809&do=diff RDL-9060 Laser Engraver Overview The RDL-9060 is a 100W laser engraver (laser cutter) that is capable of cutting and engraving non-metal materials. A laser engraver / cutter is a plotting machine that works in 2D. It has a laser which is powerful enough to burn and is focussed enough to be used for precise work. The RDL-9060 has a 900x600mm work area and a deep bed that allows you to put in work pieces up to 240mm deep. text/html 2026-05-11T22:31:47+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:start&rev=1778538707&do=diff Tool and Machine Information Pages See the pages below to get usage, safety and induction information on equipment found in the makerspace: ---------- Woodworking Workshop (F11A) The following tools and machines can be found in the woodworking room of the makerspace: text/html 2026-05-11T22:30:36+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:woodworking_room:anglegrinder&rev=1778538636&do=diff Makita Angle Grinder Overview The Makita DGA463 is an 18V cordless angle grinder. The Angle grinder can be connected to a dust extraction system with optional dust-collecting wheel cover. Anti-restart function. It has an adjustable guard. The overhead dust extraction should be powered on when this machine is used. text/html 2026-05-11T22:28:36+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?image=equipment%3Aimages%3Adga463_angle-grinder.jpg&ns=equipment%3Aimages&rev=1778538516&tab_details=history&media_do=diff&do=media <img src="https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?w=500&amp;h=500&amp;tok=da02c8&amp;media=equipment:images:dga463_angle-grinder.jpg" alt="dga463_angle-grinder.jpg" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" /> text/html 2026-05-11T22:27:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:woodworking_room:itechplanarthicknesser&rev=1778538426&do=diff iTech 260S Planer Thicknesser Overview The iTech Planer Thicknesser 260S is a dual purpose machine which is designed to prepare wood. It is used to trim down boards to reach a uniform thickness. Thicknesser mode is used to reduce thickness, planer mode is used to get even surfaces / faces. The 260S has a spiral rotary blade which reduces the noise levels when it is operating and reduces the cost of maintenance as the rotor is made up of individually replaceable cutting blades. While quieter … text/html 2026-05-11T22:26:57+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:woodworking_room:powertools&rev=1778538417&do=diff Power Tools [image] Overview We have a variety of Makita hand powertools. When using dust producing tools, please use the hoovers to clean up after use. The tools we have currently are: * Drills * Impact driver * Angle grinder (note this tool is amber and does require an induction) text/html 2026-05-11T22:25:32+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?id=equipment:woodworking_room:tracksaw&rev=1778538332&do=diff Makita Tracksaw Overview The Makita DSP600 is a plunge cut circular saw with a brushless motor. It requires two 18V batteries to run. This fast saw has an adjustable speed of between 2,500 and 6,300 RPM. Achieves neat cutting results when used with a guide rail. It has an adjustable guide and guard. text/html 2026-05-11T22:25:15+00:00 jamesball (jamesball@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/doku.php?image=equipment%3Aimages%3Adsp600_tracksaw.jpg&ns=equipment%3Aimages&rev=1778538315&tab_details=history&media_do=diff&do=media <img src="https://www.newportmakerspace.org/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?w=500&amp;h=500&amp;tok=3c4405&amp;media=equipment:images:dsp600_tracksaw.jpg" alt="dsp600_tracksaw.jpg" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" />