Metal Lathe

Posted on Wednesday, Apr 19th, 2017

Arch Reactor's newest tool, a 16" swing South Bend metal lathe, has now been positioned and powered. With its addition Arch Reactor's metal shop is mostly complete. Between the lathe, mill, and welding equipment we now have all the machinery needed to repair and build upgrades for all of our equipment, as well as bring our projects to the next level. Between the machines we can now cut threads, gears, bushings, and precision pieces

Please do not use it if you have not been trained. This machine is dangerous... like remove your arm dangerous. If you have been trained on a metal lathe it is operational and available for use. Please note the chuck tool DOES NOT have a self-ejecting feature. My first project will be to lighten it and add a spring so it can't be left in the chuck, but for now if you use the machine, TRIPLE check you did not leave it there. Classes for its operation will begin soon; keep an eye on the calendar and meetup.com for them to be posted.
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AR Pysanky - 2017

Posted on Monday, Apr 17th, 2017

AR Members and Guests created some beautiful Pysanky in 2017!

Full Gallery at:  https://archreactor.org/photos/pysanky-2017

Watch the AR Calendar for your chance to learn how to decorate amazing eggs!  
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Spray Paint Space Art

Posted on Tuesday, Apr 11th, 2017

Thanks go to Derek for the demonstration of spray paint space art
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Learn to make Pysanky in April

Posted on Friday, Mar 24th, 2017

Arch Reactor will be hosting several Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg) workshops in April.   Stop by and decorate your own beautiful egg.

April 2:  2pm - 9pm

April 4 - 7pm - 10pm (with break for the business meeting)

April 9 - 2pm - 9pm

April 11 - 7pm - 10pm

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Supplies will also be available for independent work between April 2 - 11 whenever the space is open

 

 

More information including a detailed powerpoint on the process at:  https://archreactor.org/project/pysanky-eggs

 

Please plan on a minimum of 3 hours to make an egg.  There's a lot of "waiting time" in this craft, thus it's easy to complete two eggs in nearly the same amount of time as making one.  

 

Not suitable for younger children.  

 

 
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Wand Party This Sunday, February 12

Posted on Friday, Feb 10th, 2017

 

Stop by Arch Reactor on Sunday, February 12, to make "Magic Wands"     You may make one or more for yourself or donate your creations to an upcoming Arch Reactor Fundraiser.

Please note that this style of wand-making involves hot-glue.   Children are welcome but must be Closely Supervised by their parent/guardian.
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  1. Laser Workshop Night
    • Start time: 07:00pm
    • End time: 08:00pm

    • Description:Feel free to come by to learn how to use the laser cutter, talk about laser cutters, work on laser cutter projects, etc!

      Contact Person: Travis

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Tomorrow

  1. RoboMO Build Night
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End time: 10:00pm

    • RoboMO, a STL based robotics club will be using Arch Reactor for their monthly build sessions. Open to all interested.

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Saturday, September 21st

  1. Podcasting 101

Sunday, September 22nd

  1. New Member Orientation
    • Start time: 07:00pm
    • End time: 11:00pm

    • Ed will be giving new members guidelines on volunteer hours, safety, machine usage and other useful information. Especially important to anyone who's joined in the last 3 months.

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  2. Open Build Something!
    • Start time: 07:00pm
    • End time: 10:00pm
    • Where: 2215 Scott Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

    • Come stop by and visit! Open build night to work on projects and hang out!

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Tuesday, September 24th

  1. Shop Training: Sandblaster

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