Sanding. Constantly sanding for 3 hours. That was the focus of the first few weeks of my Model Making module at UL. The first project involved sanding high-density foam from a block down to an almost perfect sphere. While you might think this would be a relatively easy or quick task, the nature of theContinue reading “Patience Pays Off”
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Safety in the Lab
The first day of Model Making at the University of Limerick, I did not expect the need for all the personal protective equipment for an intro level course focused on sanding models. During the first lab session we were required to wear lab coats, eye protection, and began a short lesson on using machines inContinue reading “Safety in the Lab”