REMEMBER: shop rules do not allow tools to be borrowed nor may they leave the shop property. If you have borrowed any tools, please return them immediately. We have noticed […]
Month: January 2024
“I know what I am doing!”
“I know what I am doing” ! These may be the 6 most dangerous words used in the shop. A recent and true story: A member was using the radial […]
Using the radial arm saw
This is an excellent saw for cutting long pieces of lumber to manageable lengths for other milling operations. It can be used to trim the end off a glued up […]
Revised Shop Rules for 2024 & Financial Policy
Click HERE for revised Shop Rules for 2024.Click HERE for the Financial Policy of the Board and the Club. Rules: The revised Rules for 2024 are the same as the […]
Tool Sale Cancelled
Due to a lack of donations, the Tool Sale planned for January 26th and 27th has been canceled.
IT Volunteer Information Session Jan 23, 2pm
We need Website volunteers! To sign up for the information session regarding helping with the website, click HERE. Detailed information below Information session for What’s New posts, newslettersTo give members […]
A note from Yervand’s daughter
Last summer, the shop lost a valued member and brilliantly skilled and artistic turner, Yervand. His daughter, Diane, sent the club this lovely note.
New workshops coming soon
At noon on Jan. 8, registration will open on the website for January workshops. Workshops will include Sharpening Skills, Making a Cutting Board, Hollow Chisel Mortiser Skills, and Hand Cutting […]
WWGVR and GVR Dues
If you have not yet paid your annual dues, they are now past due. In order to use the shop, you must be current in your WWGVR dues as well […]
Regarding mesquite inside the shop
Three or four years ago, a decision was made about machining mesquite indoors. There were more than a few members who developed a sensitivity to certain sawdust – walnut, red […]
Belt Sander Damage
There has been a number of torn belts on the stationary belt sanders of late. If a sharp corner hits the belt, it will tear. If you force any wood […]
Maintenance Update Jan 2/24
There was little to do today as maintenance met on Wednesday Dec 27. We did replace the blade on Band Saw #3. This is the 3/8″ bandsaw but the blade […]