Wednesday 15th April 2026

No meeting last week, but an interesting session this week making 3D work benches.

A trip to Google came up with several similar work benches. The photos also showed what else was stored in the workrooms, which we will assess in due course.


A bench design sketch was developed and dimensions agreed. Geoff then drew the bench in his 3D package, which was duplicated and the units laid out to fit on the printer baseplate. (Just one size of bench was used).



The print program then automatically adds support arms to maintain the shape of the model until the resin sets solid.


Finally, the drawing is sent to the 3D printer. Once the liquid resin has fully drained off, the model will be thoroughly washed and dried before the benches are cut off the board and the supports removed. 


Stephen thought the windows needed to be cleaned to allow views of the new interior and set-about it using a cotton bud. A couple of figures were temporarily placed inside to gauge the visibility through the windows.



Thoughts were also given to the small roller shutter into the same building and how the finished products could laid out on pallets outside.