Workshop
Welcome to the Hobby Hub workshop area, where you can bring your DIY projects to life! Our fully equipped workshop provides a safe and supportive environment for hobbyists of all skill levels. We offer an extensive range of power tools and hand tools to help you tackle any project, whether you’re looking to build furniture, create art, or repair household items. Supervision is required for heavy power tools. Here are just a few of the tools you will find in our workshop:
3D Printers
3D printers have become an increasingly popular technology with a wide range of applications. In addition to product prototyping and small-scale manufacturing, 3D printers are now being used in fields such as engineering, medicine, and architecture to create highly detailed and accurate models. They are also used in education and artistic projects. With their ability to create intricate designs and custom products, 3D printers are a valuable tool for makers and designers.
Disc/Belt Sander
Belt and disc sanders are versatile tools that are commonly used in workshops and DIY projects. They can be used for a range of tasks such as smoothing surfaces, shaping wood or metal and removing excess material. With their high-powered motors and adjustable speed settings, these sanders offer precision and control in a variety of sanding applications. Their wide sanding surfaces also make them ideal for larger projects where a smooth finish is required.
Chop Saw
Chop saws, also known as cut-off saws, are powerful tools that are commonly used in workshops for making precise cuts in metal and wood. With their high-powered motors and abrasive cutting discs, chop saws can easily make straight and angled cuts through a wide range of materials. They are ideal for tasks such as cutting metal tubing, shaping metal bars or cutting wooden planks to size. Their versatility and precision make them an essential tool for any workshop that needs to make accurate and clean cuts.
Hand Power Tools
Hand power tools are versatile and essential tools for a wide range of workshop and DIY projects. They include drills, saws, sanders, grinders and many other tools. These tools can be used for cutting, shaping, sanding, and finishing a variety of materials such as wood, metal, plastic, and concrete. With their high-powered motors and adjustable speed settings, hand power tools offer precision, control and efficiency for any workshop job. They are available in corded and cordless models, and are a staple of any professional or hobbyist workshop.
Wood Lathe
Wood lathes are a specialised tool that are used for shaping and cutting wood. They can be used for tasks such as turning wooden bowls, spindles and legs. The wood is mounted on the lathe and rotated at high speed, while a cutting tool is used to shape and form the wood into the desired shape. Wood lathes are available in a range of sizes and styles, and are an essential tool for any woodworker or carpenter looking to create intricate and detailed wooden objects.
Laser Cutter
Laser cutters are a powerful and versatile tool that are commonly used in workshops and manufacturing settings. They can be used for precise and intricate cutting of a wide range of materials such as wood, acrylic, and leather. Laser cutters use focused beams of light to vaporise or melt the material, resulting in a smooth and precise cut. They are ideal for tasks such as creating intricate designs or cutting complex shapes, and are an invaluable tool for any workshop or manufacturing operation.
Hand Tools
Hand tools are an essential part of any workshop or DIY project. These include tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, spanners, wrenches and many more. They are used for tasks such as cutting, twisting, holding, turning and manipulating a range of materials. Hand tools are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and styles to suit different tasks and applications. They are a cost-effective and reliable solution for any workshop or home project, and are an essential component of any DIY toolkit.
Pillar Drill
Pillar drills, also known as drill presses, are a powerful and precise tool that are commonly used in workshops and manufacturing settings. They can be used for tasks such as drilling precise holes in metal or wood, counterboring, and tapping. With their high-powered motors, adjustable speed settings and built-in depth stops, pillar drills offer precision and control in a variety of drilling applications. They are an essential tool for any workshop that requires accurate and consistent drilling.
Table Saw
Table saws are a powerful and versatile tool that are commonly used in workshops and DIY projects. They can be used for tasks such as ripping, cross-cutting, and beveling a wide range of materials such as wood, metal and plastic. With their large, adjustable cutting surface and high-powered motors, table saws offer precision, control and efficiency in a variety of cutting applications. They are an essential tool for any workshop that needs to make accurate and clean cuts in a range of materials.