The log saw was contaminated with a sticky, sap-like substance. Bruce thoroughly cleaned the saw and checked its setup and alignments. The 10″ chop saw near the lathes has had […]
Month: March 2022
Updated Shop Rules Posted
You will find an updated set of shop rules posted HERE. Changes to the rules include these things as well as an updated “three strike” policy. There is also reference […]
Searching the website
On the right side of the menu, there is a magnifying glass that allows you to search the website. This is useful to find references to words (e.g. “shop rules”). […]
Maintenance Report Feb 21, 2022
General Maintenance: Every week, we do scheduled maintenance on big machines and we keep a log book of work that is done for each machine. Some work is weekly, some […]
John Caruso
Member John Caruso passed away on Feb 20,2022. He leaves behind his wife, Rhonda. Condolences to his family from the woodshop members.
New Table for ADA Use
A table was built and installed on the long side of the bench near the radial arm saw. This is for the use of members using wheelchairs. Like on the […]
Slowing Down Grinder Wheel
A brake has been added to the grinder. It runs on the hub of the CBN wheel. On the right side of the grinder, there is a red knob. This […]
More Maintenance 15 Mar/22
Dust Collection: We had a long discussion about improvements to the dust collection system. Fabrication and installation to fire code would cost about $75,000. If approved, GVR should pay 90% […]
Maintenance Update March 14/22
There were extended discussions about a couple of matters to do with the lathes and members who use these machines. Lathe Clean UpA few members are using the shop vac […]
Side Table Workshop
Lance Johnson has taught workshops on side table making for a number of years. Below is the graduating photo of this year’s table class
Shop vac use at lathes
The shop vacs by the lathes are not to be used for cleaning up the bulk of shavings that end up on the floor. These shavings are supposed to be […]
Maintenance Update Feb 28/20
The #4 bandsaw (the Laguna 1/2″) was not tracking well. The wheel was removed and the tracking setting adjusted. The hose on the 12″ chop saw is coming loose – […]