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 […]
Author: Dave Bourque
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 […]
Maintenance Update Dec 27
Routine maintenance today. The machines were generally in good shape. Drill Press Damage: the emergency stop button on Drill Press # 1 (on the left near the bench room) has […]
Dues slot at monitor station
With the closing of the “Toy” donation slot at the Monitor’s Station, effective immediately, all donations and payments are now to be deposited in the top slot. Envelopes are available […]
Dues Reminders
In order to have access to the shop on or after January 1, 2024, you must have paid your WWGVR dues in full. You can pay WWGVR dues online HERE. […]
Maintenance schedule over the Christmas holidays
As you know, the shop closes every Monday at 2pm for maintenance work. As Christmas falls on a Monday this year and the shop is closed on Christmas Day, Maintenance […]
Maintenance Update Dec 11
You may have noticed the new cabinets by the back double doors in the saw room. Ken Holtzkopf has been building these storage cabinets for maintenance supplies. They are required […]
Volunteering for the Internet Technology Team
Volunteers are crucial to the operation of the shop. Working on the Board, making toys, serving on maintenance, Friday clean up, orientation training, classes are some of the volunteer tasks. […]
(NOT) Cancelling your Newsletter
The Newsletter is the primary way the club can get information to the membership, by far! We try to keep the newsletters limited to one per week during the busy […]
Dust collection system
The shop is open every day of the year except Sundays and Christmas Day. We do not close the shop unless it is necessary. The dust collection upgrade resulted in […]
Maintenance Update Dec 4/23
Routine maintenance on machines. Blades checked, cleaned; routers cleaned; band saws adjusted. In addition: Radial Arm SawThe radial arm saw is once again out of service – it needs a […]
Scraps bin
“Only useable scraps to be placed in this bin”… It is nice that members are trying to recycle and reuse materials, but if you are remotely in doubt, please do […]
Results of Board Election & Free Dues Winners
The three open positions on the Board have been filled. Retiring Board MembersTom CavanaughJohn JacksonJim Counter Newly and Re-Elected Board MembersCarmen LahtJim Counter Jim Willis Your New 2024 Board of […]
January 26,27-Big Tool Sale
Donations for this sale are welcome. We’re looking for power or hand tools in working condition for any trade. Please drop these items off at the shop or contact John […]