Learn a Skill
Do more in the Diamond
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About Electronics
Jon Fulwood runs a weekly skills session aimed at students who wish to practise/further their skills in Practical Electronics
What will you learn?
Soldering skills
Using breadboards and bench equipment
Building and testing circuits
Arduinos
When/Where are they happening?
Wednesday afternoons in term time. Check the pages here for the planned timetable and follow @electronicsjon on Twitter for updates
Contact
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About Machine Shop Training
Need access to a lathe or mill for a personal project, co-curricular project or just want to learn or hone your skills?
The Machine Shop is now offering an opportunity to access our lathes and mills under the expert supervision of our staff.
Contact
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Cutlery Club
About Cutlery Club
Dr Tim Dolmansley from Mechanical Engineering runs a weekly cutlery club making knives. This involves
Cutting the knife profile from stock stainless steel
Linishing and shaping
Drilling
Heat treating
Sharpening and polishing
When/Where are they happening?
Every Wednesday from 13:00 - 15:00 in the Engineering Applications Workshop in the Diamond
How To Book
There are 12 spaces available per week (you need to book every week)
Bookings are on a first come first served basis
Before attending ensure that you have completed the following iForge training:
Compulsory (Workshop Health and Safety and General Induction)
Unpowered hand tools
Bandsaw
Bench Drill
Sanding
If this is your first session you must complete a health and safety briefing before commencing work
Follow the link below and book using the Google Calendar for the week that you want to attend
Contact
Cutlery Club Booking Link
Bike Maintenance
About Bike Maintenance
Professor Stephen Beck from Mechanical Engineering runs a weekly bike maintenance workshop. Bring your own bike and learn how to maintain it so that it is ready for a ride!
What will you learn?
How to do a safety check on your bike
How to do gear and break adjustments
How to repair a puncture
How to prepare for a bike ride
Opportunity for Q & A
When/Where are they happening?
Every Wednesday from 15:00 - 17:00 in the Engineering Applications Workshop in the Diamond
How To Book
There are 6 spaces available per week
Bookings are on a first come first served basis
Before attending ensure that you have completed the following iForge training:
Compulsory (Workshop Health and Safety and General Induction)
Unpowered hand tools
Follow the link below and book using the Google Calendar for the week that you want to attend
Bring your own bike
Contact