Recently there has been some confusing and/or erroneous information concerning dues payments and when retaking Orientation Classes is necessary. This should clear up any previous comments. This is from the […]
Author: Dave Bourque
Workshops in February and March
Registration for these classes opens Friday January 27 at 8am. Click HERE to register for a class. After you click HERE , go to the event on the calendar and click on the event to […]
Three Day Rule
Effective 23 January, the 3-day rule for occupying bench space will be in effect and enforced. Simply put, you may not occupy more than 1/2 of a bench with a […]
Maintenance Update Jan 16
Drive belt replaced on drum sander. #5 bandsaw (1/2″) had the blade replaced. This was not done last week as advertised and it needed it this week. #2 Nova drill […]
Jointer-Alternative Methods
Using the table saw to joint boards-As mentioned in an earlier post, the jointer fence has become almost impossible to keep square. It has been adjusted up to 3 times […]
Updated Board of Directors
Below are the officers and members at large of your WWGVR Board. With the resignation of Treasurer Richard Sutherland, we have one opening on the board. Current member John Hilborn […]
Maintenance Report Jan 9
Routine maintenance on machines. Blade replaced on 1/2 bandsaw. There was an extended discussion on the planer. We are examining a rebuild of the machine as a number of parts […]
Notice to renters, part-time tenants, those who bought new homes in GV.
A reminder that your GVR# is your username for scanning into the wood shop and logging onto the wwgvr.org website. If your GVR# has changed for any reason from the GVR# the […]
Online Resources
We have updated our tool search function to also include for online resources. Under the Resources and Tools on the main menu, you will find these online resources, a tool […]
Thanks to the monitors who signed up for shifts
There were many openings in January for monitor shifts. They are starting to fill up and thanks to monitors for that. Seasonal visitors are required to work at least one […]
About some of the club’s committees
Volunteerism is at the core of how the woodshop functions. The Board of Directors works tirelessly behind the scenes to govern the shop. We are most grateful for the hundreds […]
Shop safety
Once a year, review shop procedures in the large binders by the monitor station. When in doubt, ask. If you are an experienced woodworker, be aware that there are things […]
Videos and Online Resources
For your convenience, we have provided links to online videos. These videos are to refresh your knowledge of the safety training and practices of WWGVR. These links are provided ONLY […]
Fantastic New Online Tool For Cabinetmaking
I have uploaded a spreadsheet to calculate rail & stile lengths. It also calculates panel sizes. All you do is enter the finished dimensions of the door and the spreadsheet […]