Stumpy Nubs (on YouTube) has many videos worth watching. In this video, hear what he has to say about things that will get you kicked out of his production shop. […]
Author: Dave Bourque
About Router Bits
I saw this video about router bits on YouTube. He discusses bits, templates, flush cutting and pattern cutting. It is quite a thorough presentation, hope you enjoy it!
Video for New Flattening Sled
As stated in a previous post, we have a new flattening sled. You can find an instructional video for the sled HERE along with other recently posted instructional videos.
Orientation Safety Videos
Doug Foulke has been heading up the project to record in house videos on machine use. These video presentations are the same as new members receive ‘live’ at Orientation. Have […]
A new finish…
Stumpy Nubs, whom I am certain some of you watch on you tube, has a new video on a finish that has no VOC and cures in 2 minutes.
Another home shop
From Dave Bourque: Dave demolished the 100 year old garage in his backyard and built a new shop last fall. Now all he has to do is learn how to […]
Maintenance Update May 26
John reports that there is nothing pressing in the shop, so there will be no regular maintenance on Monday 27 May. Shop hours are the same, i.e. closes at 2pm […]
Newsletters
During the summer months, the frequency of newsletters drops off as there is less to share. The newsletter you are receiving today will be the last of the winter season […]
Over tightening table lock bolt on drill presses
For the second time in 2 weeks, the table lock bolt on Drill Press # 2 (the middle one used for forstner bits) was left tight, indeed way too tight. […]
No mesquite sanding in back room except…
A reminder that mesquite cannot be sanded on the stationary sanders in the back room. The drum sander is OK for mesquite as is the sanding table. We are working […]
About IT Team & Changes
From Dave Bourque:April 30 marks my last day as a member of the IT team. Dave Van Abel, Kelly Galvin and myself were the original group in 2017. Dave V […]
Maintenance Update April 29
This is the last Maintenance Report until the fall. Thanks for reading and keeping up to date with shop activities. ______________________________________________ Vertical/Horizontal SandersWe are trying to increase the draw on […]
Member Contributions
From member Mike Hickey: I would like to thank Stewart and Gary to helping me repair my lathe bearings. Gary has helped me on several projects, and Stewart’s knowledge helped […]
No cleanup this Friday
The last Friday of the month is cleanup day. This Friday April 26, Clean Up is cancelled. Clean up will resume on the last Friday in May.
Maintenance update April 22
Lathe # 1 The switch on the lathe has been failing. We have tried to replace over the last 2 weeks but have had a couple of technical things to […]