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There's no video for Patrons this week because I have no public video for Tuesday 12th. That's because I've been busy - I've rented a workshop premises so I can get my CNC machine and welding gear set up again.

For those of you who remember my 'old workshop' where I had the CNC before - this was in fact a 'workshop set' in my lounge so it wasn't ideal for making a mess. The new workshop is in a business centre about 30 mins from my house, so the current plan is to keep the larger tools there and just go there when I need to use them.

This unit is 337 square feet (there is another room behind me in the picture), but in early May one of the basement units should come free which is over 1000 square feet, which I'll be moving into all being well. The larger unit has been occupied by one person for 27 years, so it needs some attention. At that point I'll be making a workshop setup/tour video which will be public, but until then the CNC etc might just appear in some videos presented in the usual way.

My aim is to make some larger projects - like the ball wheel robot I built last year, and the sideways steering-driving bike robot, but big enough for my to ride on.

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Anonymous

Congrats! But gonna be another guy pointing out that CNC + Welding + Carpet is not the best combo ;) but this is a huge step up from working from home. Is this a full time thing now? Has it been for a while?

Allan Lindqvist

Really cool :) if you want to do some more low key videos while you set up the workshop, I'd love to see some walkthroughs of your fusion 360 projects, just clicking though them and talking about how they're set up!

Anonymous

Good thing the sprinklers are heat activated and not smoke activated 😅

XRobots

Yep it's just an offcut of carpet I got to cover the actual carpet until I move units. No, Ill just be going there to use the bigger machines - the printers are staying at home for now.

XRobots

I'm not sure I'm really an expert in Fusion - my timeline is definitely too long anyway!

Allan Lindqvist

But there is no arguing with your results James, i would love to hear more about your cad design process!

Steve Martin

Fantastic! Def do some workshop build / set-up videos. Just a shame it's 30 mins drive away from your house as I was looking forward to the tunnel build ;)

XRobots

If I could find anything nearer it would be great - property is a bit bonkers at the moment though!

Andy Ihnatko

BATTLEBOTS ARENA!!! i mean go ahead and follow your own heart im just saying itd be an awesome use of the space

the AC

Super exciting! Kudos on the space upgrade; I'm sure it was long overdue. Hope it pays off in big ways!

Shadow

Nice workshop. Though is there a buying option available in the near future? The way your progress is going, it should be possible to buy or make a ideal workshop?

Anonymous

Was that shed CG?! 😼 Congrats on the new space!

XRobots

I would like to but it needs to be closer to home (or I have to move house). It's not out of the question, but there's nothing available at the moment unless I have millions.

Lee Harrington

Well done James - looking forwards to seeing the things that are made there!

Darius Zaerin

wow nice, really happy for you James! its well overdue and i can't wait to see what you can create with a little more room to move. so many incredible projects have come out of your attic, things are gonna get wild now that you can use the CNC and welding more comfortably! VERY exciting!

Al Pieroway

Remember to make things modular or at least able to go through doors.

Neil Devonshire

Fantastic, plenty of room to move around, plus you can just finish and tidy up the next day, well done 👍😁

XRobots

Yes, considering that now. The larger room has double doors, but the goods lift doesn't go to the basement ;-)