# General Discussion **URL:** https://club.metmo.co.uk/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://club.metmo.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://club.metmo.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://club.metmo.co.uk/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome new members! Please read this first](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/welcome-new-members-please-read-this-first/1325)
**Author:** [@James\_MetMo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/James_MetMo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2024 09:33 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/welcome-new-members-please-read-this-first/1325 "2024-02-22T09:33:54Z")
We’re so glad you’ve joined us! To keep things safe and productive, here are a few community guidelines for everyone to follow. Posts about your struggles, so we can offer support. Your questions — the more specifi… --- ## [What is CubeClub?](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/what-is-cubeclub/1326)
**Author:** [@James\_MetMo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/James_MetMo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2023 14:56 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/what-is-cubeclub/1326 "2023-05-17T14:56:38Z")
CubeClub is an online community we have made for all of you! It’s a place where you can ask questions, interact with other metal masters, and share ideas with each other and our Team! We have really enjoyed seeing our b… --- ## [How many folks here have 3D printers?](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/how-many-folks-here-have-3d-printers/1565)
**Author:** [@willadams](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/willadams)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2026 21:57 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/how-many-folks-here-have-3d-printers/1565 "2026-09-02T21:57:54Z")
Is there a list of accessories/add-ons which folks have done? I know there are some official ones — is there an official repository? --- ## [Technical and Maintenance Information](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/technical-and-maintenance-information/1541)
**Author:** [@royall](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/royall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2026 14:39 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/technical-and-maintenance-information/1541 "2026-08-07T14:39:25Z")
One of the extra things I really appreciate about MetMo is all the helpful, detailed when necessary, information you provide in your newsletters and other communications about how to use your creations most effectively a… --- ## [Giveaway time 📣](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/giveaway-time/1624)
**Author:** [@MetMo\_Team](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/MetMo_Team)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [2 August 2026 01:13 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/giveaway-time/1624 "2026-08-02T01:13:50Z")
This one is all about experiencing the ultimate mechanical satisfaction of the Helico MK3 :gear: Engineered for seamless motion and tactile perfection, this is your chance to own a MetMo icon before it hit… --- ## [Question for Metmo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/question-for-metmo/1630)
**Author:** [@MostwantedMetMo1234](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/MostwantedMetMo1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2026 18:16 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/question-for-metmo/1630 "2026-07-27T18:16:20Z")
For things like the gear train with small pieces that if are scratched, dented, or bothers the use of the item will you still put it in the Workshop seconds or just replace the part and continue to sell it as regularly. --- ## [Giveaway time ⏰](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/giveaway-time/1576)
**Author:** [@MetMo\_Team](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/MetMo_Team)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 07:58 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/giveaway-time/1576 "2026-06-11T07:58:48Z")
Ahead of shipping out the first Gear Trains next month, we’re giving you the chance to get your hands on one before anyone else! :laughing: This is one is all about the Gear Train Challenge :smiling\_face\_with\_horns: … --- ## [Some how make this](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/some-how-make-this/1608)
**Author:** [@dm00](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/dm00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 09:19 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/some-how-make-this/1608 "2026-05-12T09:19:57Z")
This is a little different from trawling 19th century patents, unless you count a billion year old invention, but if you could figure out how to make this work at the macro scale, I bet your kickstarter would go wild --- ## [It's Giveaway Time! 🎁](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/its-giveaway-time/1540)
**Author:** [@MetMo\_Team](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/MetMo_Team)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2026 09:16 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/its-giveaway-time/1540 "2026-04-22T09:16:34Z")
Ahead of our Kickstarter campaign fulfilment this spring, we’re giving away another Stainless Steel Fractal Vise 32! :star\_struck: This is your last chance to get your hands on a Fractal Vise before anyone else! To … --- ## [Driver Knock-offs on Aliexpress](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/driver-knock-offs-on-aliexpress/1344)
**Author:** [@philip](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/philip)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2026 14:18 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/driver-knock-offs-on-aliexpress/1344 "2026-03-27T14:18:39Z")
I was looking for something on Aliexpress and was surprised to find several MetMo Driver knock-offs, and not particularly cheap either. 1PC EDC Tools German Retro Wood Handle Stainless Steel Ratchet Screwdriver Multifun… --- ## [I wonder what Metmo's spin would be on such a concept](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/i-wonder-what-metmos-spin-would-be-on-such-a-concept/1509)
**Author:** [@laszlo-koos86](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/laszlo-koos86)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2026 16:36 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/i-wonder-what-metmos-spin-would-be-on-such-a-concept/1509 "2026-03-14T16:36:02Z")
Seeing, how amazing and well thought out are Metmo’s designs on past concepts are, I can’t help but wonder what they could come up on such a multitool concept. Propably not feasible, considering complexity, and manufactu… --- ## [Instagram video showing linear motion system](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/instagram-video-showing-linear-motion-system/1560)
**Author:** [@willadams](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/willadams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2026 13:17 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/instagram-video-showing-linear-motion-system/1560 "2026-01-31T13:17:11Z")
Perhaps this could be repurposed to either increase speed or torque? --- ## [A new toy, and an old one](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/a-new-toy-and-an-old-one/1529)
**Author:** [@willadams](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/willadams)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2026 10:36 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/a-new-toy-and-an-old-one/1529 "2026-01-24T10:36:19Z")
Got my (pre-order special offer) Metmo Edge: My thanks for doing it in titanium! It makes it quite light in the pocket, and doesn’t show any scratching/wear yet. And, my belated thanks for the wonderful present last… --- ## [Anyone collect X-Acto stuff? (Is there a UK equivalent?)](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/anyone-collect-x-acto-stuff-is-there-a-uk-equivalent/1504)
**Author:** [@willadams](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/willadams)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2026 16:35 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/anyone-collect-x-acto-stuff-is-there-a-uk-equivalent/1504 "2026-01-15T16:35:13Z")
For longer than I’d care to admit, I’ve had an X-Acto #5086 “Standard Tool Chest”: (image from the extremely Big auction y site) Annoyingly, an article on a recent anniversary failed to mention the diversity of tool… --- ## [Fractal Vice clone from Sakertools](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/fractal-vice-clone-from-sakertools/1528)
**Author:** [@ian-is](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/ian-is)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 January 2026 08:51 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/fractal-vice-clone-from-sakertools/1528 "2026-01-13T08:51:41Z")
Facebook link This ad from Sakertools appeared on my feed recently. It’s their idea for a Fractal Vice. They are knocking them out for about sixty quid. Goodness knows what the quality will be like. --- ## [December Jubilations 🎁](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/december-jubilations/1534)
**Author:** [@MetMo\_Team](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/MetMo_Team)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2025 13:45 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/december-jubilations/1534 "2025-12-12T13:45:33Z")
Let’s dive into our last major CubeClub update for the year :diving\_mask:. I think it’s fair to say that we’ve had a crazy last couple of months! From the launch of MetMo Edge to the release of MetMo Merch, new tool bun… --- ## [What's on your Christmas list?](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/whats-on-your-christmas-list/1383)
**Author:** [@James\_MetMo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/James_MetMo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2025 15:59 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/whats-on-your-christmas-list/1383 "2025-11-19T15:59:12Z")
Have you already started planning for Christmas? Let us know what’s on your Christmas list for this year! :wrapped\_gift: --- ## [FAQ/Guidelines](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/faq-guidelines/4)
**Author:** [@system](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2025 08:23 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/faq-guidelines/4 "2025-06-17T08:23:27Z")
This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion Please treat this discussion forum with the same respect you would a public park. We, too, are a shared community resource — a place to share skills, knowledge and intere… --- ## [Copycat/scammer ad on Facebook](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/copycat-scammer-ad-on-facebook/1495)
**Author:** [@guyraz](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/guyraz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 08:08 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/copycat-scammer-ad-on-facebook/1495 "2025-09-10T08:08:18Z")
This showed up in my Facebook feed today: --- ## [Storeganising 🤔](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/storeganising/1357)
**Author:** [@James\_MetMo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/James_MetMo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2025 14:12 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/storeganising/1357 "2025-09-04T14:12:14Z")
Tools…we all love em! But like with anything else, the time comes when space starts wearing thin and things start piling up. That’s when you need to get storeganising. We’ve gone deep into the world of tool storage and … --- ## [I've recently changed address](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/ive-recently-changed-address/1491)
**Author:** [@LazyPhil](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/LazyPhil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2025 07:21 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/ive-recently-changed-address/1491 "2025-08-22T07:21:31Z")
The delivery address I put on the survey is now wrong, please advise? --- ## [CubeClub Has a New Home! 🥳](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/cubeclub-has-a-new-home/1452)
**Author:** [@MetMo\_Team](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/MetMo_Team)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2025 12:27 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/cubeclub-has-a-new-home/1452 "2025-08-14T12:27:27Z")
Hey there CubeClub members! Our previous platform announced its closure, so we packed our bags, upped sticks, and found this new home for our community forum. MetMo without CubeClub is like a scone without jam; it’s jus… --- ## [As mentioned on Adam Savage's Tested!](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/as-mentioned-on-adam-savages-tested/1327)
**Author:** [@willadams](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/willadams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2025 08:15 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/as-mentioned-on-adam-savages-tested/1327 "2025-08-06T08:15:53Z")
This just came across my feed: Adam Savage Inspects a Mini Fractal Vise! Congratulations! --- ## [Why MetMo Driver then Pocket Driver, not the other way around!?](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/why-metmo-driver-then-pocket-driver-not-the-other-way-around/1328)
**Author:** [@James\_MetMo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/James_MetMo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2025 13:49 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/why-metmo-driver-then-pocket-driver-not-the-other-way-around/1328 "2025-08-05T13:49:20Z")
Some of you may be wondering why we released the Pocket Driver after our original MetMo Driver, and why not the other way round. Some of you may feel the Pocket Driver is more like the tool for you, while others can’t wa… --- ## [Spinning Top](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/spinning-top/1329)
**Author:** [@steelcut](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/steelcut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2025 18:42 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/spinning-top/1329 "2025-08-04T18:42:36Z")
Is ther more “metal in motion” than a spinning top? Why don’t you make a nice one? Just thinking.. --- ## [Time to vote! 🗳️](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/time-to-vote/1330)
**Author:** [@James\_MetMo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/James_MetMo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2025 18:13 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/time-to-vote/1330 "2025-08-01T18:13:44Z")
We’ve hit halfway We’re halfway through! Just 25 more days to go and we’ve already raised a pretty large £1.1 million! We’re chuffed with how it’s gone so far and can’t wait to see out the final part of the campaign. I… --- ## [Planetary Helico Ring](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/planetary-helico-ring/1331)
**Author:** [@bujungo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/bujungo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2025 13:47 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/planetary-helico-ring/1331 "2025-07-18T13:47:56Z")
Just saw this in the newsletter. This would be amazing. Please make it a thing! --- ## [Random](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/random/1332)
**Author:** [@bswaldron10268883973](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/bswaldron10268883973)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2025 14:06 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/random/1332 "2025-07-15T14:06:19Z")
Totally just found out about these tools and I’m very interested..I want to help promote this buisnes. I love things and tools like these. Amazing job --- ## [About the General Discussion category](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2025 08:23 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/3 "2025-06-17T08:23:26Z")
An open space to share anything. --- ## [The First Ever CubeCon 🤩](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/the-first-ever-cubecon/1333)
**Author:** [@James\_MetMo](https://club.metmo.co.uk/u/James_MetMo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 June 2025 10:19 UTC](https://club.metmo.co.uk/t/the-first-ever-cubecon/1333 "2025-06-23T10:19:19Z")
We’re considering hosting the very first CubeCon, a MetMo event where you’d have the opportunity to meet the creators and the team, have a play with the tools, and be immersed in all things MetMo! Before we can make thi… [Next page](https://club.metmo.co.uk/c/general/4.md?page=1)