At the February/23 meeting, the Board appointed David Reese to fill the opening created by the resignation of Richard Sutherland. Officers President: Jim Counter (2023) Vice President: Bruce France (2024) Secretary: John Jackson […]
Author: Dave Bourque
Tool Search Updated
Once a year (usually in February or March), we update the tool search database. We have completed the tool search database update for 2023. This is a very powerful search […]
13 COMMON TABLE SAW MISTAKES TO AVOID: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SAFE USE
This is an excellent piece on table saw safety. Click HERE to read the blog from KM Tools
Member’s Work
Tim Olsen has made many segmented bowls while a member of WWGVR. Carmen Laht from Canada has been a GVR woodworker for 9 years. Her project this year is this […]
Maintenance update Feb 14/23
New Nova LathesThe second new lathe has been assembled. We will remove the older (donated) Nova lathe and put the new one in its place. The new Nova lathes are […]
Tail Stock
The tail stock on Lathe #4 is being rebuilt. To make it abundantly clear, this tail stock failed as a result of too much pressure when using large forstner bits […]
Two resources for making panel doors
Rail, stile and panel “Calculator” spreadsheet. This is a very useful spreadsheet if you are making panel doors. All you need are the finished dimensions of the door. The worksheet […]
New Nova lathe now set up
We ordered and have received two new lathes. One is assembled but not yet in service (picture below), the other still crated.
Working with glue bottles
Many of our members using shop glue bottles are not aware of methods which will keep our bottles working well for the next member. Clear the bottle tips of glueMany […]
“Empty” Newsletters
You have likely received some “empty” newsletters from the club over the past few weeks. This is due to an automated send feature that Dave thought was inactive, but alas […]
Nova lathes have arrived!
The new Nova lathes are here. It has taken almost one year for Nova, a New Zealand company, to fulfill the order. The delay was due to a few reasons […]
Maintenance Update Feb 6
Routine Maintenance today. Band saws need a routine check but are in good shape. The log saw has a chirp in it. We looked a bearing by the blade. The […]
Maintenance Update Jan 30
Routine maintenance today. In addition: Table SawsOn Table Saw 1, the miter angle adjustment was “stuck” – the wheel was turned much too tight. We understand the need to bring […]
Member Projects: Rocking Chairs
From Tom Nathan:“I have made 5 of these toddler rocking chairs, one for each Grandchild on their first birthday. All were made with cherry sides and seat, chair backs and […]
Contributing to What’s New
We welcome your contributions to What’s New. Here are some guidelines. 1. You may submit photos by email. Please size the photos from high resolution to a smaller size. The […]