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Hackspace of the month

REGULAR

e started out casually meeting

up in pubs in 2010 – just a couple

of people, but then we found a

space by the train station, and

we started collecting tools and

running workshops.

After roughly a year there, we moved into

our current premises, where we are in the

process of expanding out to two floors filled with

hackspace delights!

WHO IS IT FOR?

Our hackspace is for anyone in Nottingham who is

looking for a place to make things. Whether you’re

interested in electronics, woodworking, craftwork,

textiles, metalworking, art, programming, music, or just

having a good time in a space with people who also

like to make things, we try to be a welcoming place.

Our members get 24 hour access to the space, the

ability to use the tools and consumable items, and

the chance to become a part of the space. Everything

is driven by our members, whether they’re spending

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Hackspace of the month:

Nottingham Hackspace

their time keeping the space tidy, answering emails

and questions from the public, donating extra money

to help buy new tools, helping remodel the new areas

we’re building, running a workshop, inducting new

members, or even just being on hand to help out a

fellow member with something. Our space is entirely

funded by our members and everything inside has

been either paid for or donated by members.

And with over 570 members, it can be a lot of work,

but very rewarding for everyone who volunteers.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU HAVE?

We have a wide range of tools and equipment for our

members to use, including a laser cutter with an A0

bed, a Bridgeport metal mill, an Ultimaker 3D printer,

industrial and home sewing machines, fully equipped

electronics workstations, a full-sized table saw, a

kitchen with cooking equipment, a computerised full-

colour embroidery machine, bike parking and tools,

arc and MIG welding equipment, a wood-turning

lathe, screen-printing equipment, hand tools, and so

much more.

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Open nights at

Nottinghack are

every Wednesday

from 6.30pm

Kate Bolin

nottinghack.org.uk

Nottinghack

@HSNOTTS