Lathe Class For Members

Some of our events and classes are members-only. Sadly this is due to insurance and class size capacity. Our recent Lathe skills workshop was one example. Below is Marcelo’s experience of taking the lathe skills workshop.

I found the training very interesting and complete.

We started the training by checking the safety matters. For example, we should always wear the glasses protector, or in case there is an emergency we can stop the machine safely, and also few other ways to deal with an emergency. Then, we talked about the variety of materials we can use for shaping and the kind of tools we have at TOG for using with the machine.


After everybody was trained, we individually tested our skills using the machine on David’s support. At the end of the course everybody had their doubts clarified, and as soon as David answered everyone, we concluded the training.

I had never had an experience with a lathe before, now I know the complexity of using it, and David explained very well with many details about many tools we can use with the machine and how we can manage that.

I hope I can use the lathe in my next projects 🙂

Consider joining and supporting the space by becoming a member to gain access to these restricted events.

Irish Embassy at Electromagnetic Field

Every few years we go on our travels and normally every two years we visit Electromagnetic Field. Due to the pandemic, it has been long overdue.

EMFCamp takes place from the 3rd of June until the 5th of June in Eastnor, UK. We come together with other people with a connection to Ireland to form the Irish Embassy.

Think of it as a bit of a home base during the event. As is the tradition we link up with the Scottish Consulate and Milliways to form a larger super village.

Our members will be putting on two workshops during EMFcamp. A youth Bridge Building Workshop and a Building a TinyGS station.

Carnival of Science

Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald Park features non-stop, family-friendly experiments, interactive activities, garden games, street cuisine and a packed line-up of live demonstrations, big top shows, hands on workshops and entertainment. Activities will include making batteries, meeting live zoo animals, checking out the inner workings of robots and extracting DNA with free entry for all to enjoy.

Taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of June 2022. 

Cork Carnival of Science features seated Big Top shows from RTE’s science show Lets Find Out “Mark the Science Guy” and Science Magic from W5 Belfast. Hands on workshops are offered by the Royal Society of Chemistry, MadLab, Learn it LEGO Education, Bubbly Maths and include. Marquees from Analog Devices feature interactive exhibits and challenges, and you can journey into space with Blackrock Castle Observatory. Throughout the day walk about performances will pop up from Eureka Edinburgh, Dr. Ken and Circus 250. Activity stands will be provided by Lifetime Lab, UCC Chemistry, UCC School of BEES, Fota Wildlife Park, Tyndall, Cork Sports Partnership and many many more.

We will be leaving Dublin and heading to Cork to showcase a range of maker-related projects and DIY culture. We will have interactive projects for visitors to try out and get hands on. See you all in Cork.

Tog at Security BSides Dublin

Security BSides Dublin is taking place in the Convention Centre Dublin for an in-person event on the 19th of March 2022.

The conference brings together renowned Information Security professionals from all over the world and gives to all participants the opportunity to network, learn and participate among like-minded individuals while sharing or presenting their work.

We are delighted to be once again a community sponsor of this great event. We will be bringing our lockpicking skills and providing a lockpicking station. So while you drink your coffee drop by our table and try your hand at lockpicking and have a chat.

Book your ticket now via the below link

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/security-bsides-dublin-2022-tickets-192813499367

Update

We had great fun, check out some photos below or in our gallery.

Tog At Dublin Comic Con

Dublin Comic Con returns to the Convention Centre Dublin on March 12th and 13th and we will be there. This is Ireland’s leading pop culture event. An event for the whole family. Covering everything from movies/tv shows to comics, cosplay and gaming! Whether you are coming to find rare collectables, meet some Hollywood actors and local artists, have your portfolio reviews by industry professionals or simply cosplay.

We will have a fan table on the 1st-floor both days. We are excited to showcase some cosplays that were built by our members. Sample projects to give everyone the idea of what can be built in our space. Please drop by and say hello.

You can find out more about the event via the following link.

https://www.dublincomiccon.com/ticket-information

Update

Check out our gallery for lots of photos from the event.

https://www.tog.ie/gallery/nggallery/all/dcc-spring-22

Engineers Week – Soldering Workshop

We are delighted to bring our first workshop to our new space. We are kicking things off in time for Engineers Week with a soldering workshop.

This hands-on workshop will cover various aspects of soldering; from the basic techniques of soldering to soldering electronic components to make simple circuits. Participants will learn how to solder and finish off the workshop with a kit they can bring home.

If you ever wanted to start your journey into electronics or want to move on from breadboard, learning to solder is a great step. We will have all the equipment and safety gear that you will need. The workshop will be led by Jeffrey and Gary. They have many years of experience building projects and leading workshops.

Date: Sunday 6th of March 12:00 – 14:00

Cost: €35 plus fees

Location: Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D12 KRW1

Booking via the following link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/274454509827

No electronics skills are required. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Workshop open to ALL. Limited to 8 participants per Workshop.

This event is one of many taking place during Engineers Week. Visit for more -> https://www.engineersireland.ie/schools/Engineers-Week

Update

Check out photos from the event on our gallery.

https://www.tog.ie/gallery/nggallery/all/eng-week-soldering-workshop-22

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