As of February 2, 2022, the cost to a member to replace a triggered SawStop safety brake cartridge is $200. This is an increase over the previous charge of $100. […]
Author: Dave Bourque
Maintenance Update 25 April/22
DeWalt Planer (on the patio) As mentioned last week, the problem with the screws holding the blades being proud and marking the work has been fixed. It looks like the […]
Maintenance Updates Over The Summer
Thanks to Stewart Tagg for taking notes at the regular Monday maintenance meeting on April 18/22. Dave Bourque, who normally takes the notes and posts them as part of his […]
Maintenance Update 18 April/22
12” DeWalt planer (for use outside on patio) This planer is leaving marks on planed boards. Gary examined the blades, retaining screws, pressure roller springs and guide blocks, all looked […]
NEW: Video Tips And Tricks!
We hope to start a library of video tips and tricks. Before we post them on our website, the videos will be vetted by some shop members who are experts […]
Maintenance Update April 11/22
Sahuarita Food Bank has approached us to make some shelves for their location. We have made things before for the Food Bank. It is a very worthy cause and the […]
Maintenance Update April 4/22
• Drum sander required new sandpaper due to wear. Some gummy/sap wood was sanded clogging the sandpaper and the paper had a few light tears that would eventually cause it […]
Maintenance Update March 28/22
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 […]
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% […]