MK Makerspace
Posted by content-peasant@reddit | miltonkeynes | View on Reddit | 15 comments
Just wanted to add a reminder that this place exists!
We are situated in Kiln Farm and meet up every Mon & Weds evening from about 18:30. There is no strict limit on activities - many of us attend purely for social purposes and a sneaky takeaway.
We are part of men in Sheds, sharing all the same equipment and workshops but focus more on geeky stuff and crafts. It pretty much is everything and anything from painting miniatures to coding to heavy fabrication 😂 We also a very welcoming and diverse group
The facilities include:
- Full electronics lab
- Multiple 3D printers
- Laser cutter & engravers
- CNC mill's (soon)
- Sewing machines and Vinyl cutter
- Hot-Shop (Mig, Tig & Arc)
- Metal shop
- Wood shop + Dust shop
- Dedicated craft space
If you are 18+ and interested in making, crafts, computers or anything adjective (or just want a fun group to socialise with) please come pay us a couple of visits or even join our slack group to find out more.
mbugo@reddit
Is it for men only?
content-peasant@reddit (OP)
nope, we accept anyone. Our membership is quite diverse. Only requirements are 18+ due to insurance
mbugo@reddit
Great, thank you
Congo_D2@reddit
Commenting just to remind myself to have a look at popping by next week (I'd pop over tonight, but I'm a fair old commute out and have no projects of my own going own atm).
MrsD12345@reddit
Are you running tonight?
content-peasant@reddit (OP)
yeah, from about 6:30
MrsD12345@reddit
Cool, I’ll see if I can escape from the loinspawn
MrsD12345@reddit
And what’s the member fee please?
mmm19284202@reddit
Can I bring an under 18?
content-peasant@reddit (OP)
you can however as non-members they won't be able to use the workshops or equipment due to our insurance
MrTibee@reddit
This button’s link isn’t working anymore
content-peasant@reddit (OP)
Thanks, I've just renewed it so hopefully working now
samusian@reddit
Do you run any courses or how does knowledge sharing work? What are people generally building there? Is it mostly personal or community projects?Â
content-peasant@reddit (OP)
We don't exclusively run courses, we have an accreditation process for the heavy tools (Lathes, Mills, Saws, Laser, etc) but most knowledge is shared on a 1 to 1 basis between members, that said sometimes there is enough interest on a subject we do as group like Japanese Bookbinding and stained glass making.
The Makerspace is largely personal projects but we have a few community projects like the building the internet radios for the hospital - it's something I love to see more of. The MenInSheds (or day crew as we call them) tend to do more community projects than personal.
Really as a member there isn't much distinction, anyone can come along to the shed either day or evenings.
There are a few interesting projects in the go at the moment, we have Hacky racers being built and lots of stuff for the EMF event being prepared. I'm personally doing some tool maintenance - rebuilding our CNC mill along with getting my 50cc Henry Hoover trike running again. Been alot of model/replica making going on too
FinchMandala@reddit
I rely on public transport so it's a little difficult but I'd love to pop by at some point!