This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::Airbrush Compressor|airbrush equipment]] . '''Reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: [[Tutor::User:Björn|Björn]], [[Tutor::User:Pakue|Patrick]]

== Health & Safety Precautions ==
[[PPE|Personal protection]]: [[File:Protection - breathing.svg|50px]]

Wear [[goggles]] and [[gloves]] if you use solvent-based paint. Gloves are also required if you airbrush something you are holding/touching!

[[Hearing Protection|Hearing protection]] is also recommended due to the noise of the fume extractor directly overhead.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Danger
!Description
!Precautions
|-
|Aerosols
|
*Airbrushing creates aerosols/vapours. Solvent-based AND water-based paint can cause pneumonia and other long-term lung problems.
*Paint particles might travel away from the airbrush area and harm other equipment or people.
|
*use spray booth air extractor AND a respirator
*close the curtain behind you
*water-based colours: wear a mask with "P2" or even better "P3" filters when working with
*solvent-based colours (only to be used with your own personal airbrush): wear [[goggles]] and a mask with "A2" grade filters to protect against the solvent fumes
** these "gas and vapour cartridges" have a use-by date and need to be replaced from time to time (according to the manufacturer's recommendations)
* do not do any face painting
|-
|Paint
|some paints may contain substances that are harmful to your skin
|
* wear gloves (single use latex/nitrile gloves or reusable painting gloves/''Lackierhandschuhe'') if you are holding or touching your medium during the project
|-
|Airbrush Needle
|every airbrush has a needle inside which is usually covered/protected, but will become accessible when you disassemble the airbrush for cleaning
|
*handle with care
*never "poke" the front of the needle
|-
|Compressor
| compressed air is generated and released through the airbrush
*the airstream can damage eyes, ears and other sensible organs
|
*do not point the airbrush at yourself or other people
|-
|Spray Booth
|the adjustable metal plate may bruise your fingers when reverted back to its vertical position
|
* grab the metal plate on the left/right side, NOT underneath
|}

== Allowed paints ==
Only '''water-based, dedicated airbrush paints''' are allowed to be used with our airbrushes.

If you'd like to use any other colours (for example solvent- or oil-based colours), you're free to bring your own personal airbrush and connect it to our compressor.

== Practical Demonstration ==
The tutor will show you these steps in detail:
*airbrush and needle functionality (before connecting airbrush to compressor!)
*how to connect an airbrush to the compressor
*change compressor pressure settings
*add paint/change paint
*how "thin" or "watery" the paint needs to be
*turn on the fume hood
*spray examples with varying needle positions (fine line / area fill etc)
*disconnect the airbrush from the compressor
*disassemble airbrush
*clean airbrush
*reassemble & store airbrush

== Suggested Reading ==
You can find all airbrushing related pages in '''[[:Category:Airbrushing]]'''.

Remember: before using '''any''' shared equipment, you MUST read its wiki page!

[[Category:Introductions]]

Project:Raised Bed (for gardening)

2024-12-31T14:54:50Z

Björn: Created page with "I made a raised bed for gardening, to fit into the corner of our balcony."

I made a raised bed for gardening, to fit into the corner of our balcony.

User:Björn

2024-12-31T14:53:14Z

Björn:

Graphic Designer

== Projects ==

=== Ongoing Projects ===
* [[Project:G5-ATX-Conversion]]
*[[Project:Retro Gaming Arcade]]
*[[Project:Raised Bed (for gardening)|Raised Bed (for gardening)]]

=== Finished Projects ===

* [[Project:Spice-Shelf]]
* [[Project:Shoji Room-Divider]]
* [[Project:Lowboard]] for ultra short throw projector / laser-TV
* [[Project:Floating Shelf]]

User:Björn

2024-12-31T14:48:11Z

Björn: /* Ongoing Projects */

Graphic Designer

== Projects ==

=== Ongoing Projects ===

* [[Project:Lowboard]] for ultra short throw projector
*[[Project:Spice-Shelf]]
*[[Project:Shoji Room-Divider]]
*[[Project:G5-ATX-Conversion]]
*[[Project:Retro Gaming Arcade]]
*[[Project:Floating Shelf]]

Git

2024-12-31T14:47:42Z

Björn: removed expired link to "on demand courses for beginners"

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|software name=Git
|image=
|type=version management
|platform=all
|license=
|source=https://git-scm.com/
|installed=
|users=[[User:Mitja|Mitja]]
}}
Before you learn how to use <code>git</code> on the command line, or how to use a graphical git interface, it will help to learn the concepts first.
<blockquote>You can only really use Git if you understand how Git works.</blockquote>
There is a nice introduction, [https://www.sbf5.com/~cduan/technical/git/ Understanding Git Conceptually].

== Github ==
Github is a popular Git hosting service. Some of our projects are [https://github.com/comakingspace/ published on Github] and we keep track of [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues our tasks] there as well.

== Tutorials ==
* [https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2 Pro Git] (free book)
* [[User:Mitja|Mitja]]'s short [[Git Seminar|Git seminar]]

[[Category:Programming]]

Project:Floating Shelf

2024-12-29T19:24:49Z

Björn: Created page with "This floating shelf uses a french cleat hanging system. It's a fairly basic design, and I used screws to connect all panels. I then added some filler and painted over the filler, so that the screws are not visible. Learnings from this project: no matter how hard I tried sanding, filling and painting: the wood structure always shows through to a certain degree. So, for a 100% smooth finish: use MDF instead of plywood. (Photos to follow)"

This floating shelf uses a french cleat hanging system. It's a fairly basic design, and I used screws to connect all panels. I then added some filler and painted over the filler, so that the screws are not visible.

Learnings from this project: no matter how hard I tried sanding, filling and painting: the wood structure always shows through to a certain degree. So, for a 100% smooth finish: use MDF instead of plywood.
(Photos to follow)