These lathes have damaged tail stocks. The quills (the piece that extends) are bent and the screw that moves this almost stripped. This damage is caused by too much force […]
Category: Maintenance
Maintenance Update
• continued discussion on lathe tailstock issues; damage is caused by misuse More HERE • #2 sawstop tripped – wet wood. More HERE • discussion of user certification list for […]
Room Air Filters
The room filters are cleaned regularly. It is remarkable how much dust particulate these filters pick up. The air in the shop is cleaner than it has ever been. Of […]
New Drum Sander
The sander should be delivered within a week. The old list of authorized users is no more. Members will be invited by maintenance to train on the new drum sander. […]
Dressing Grinder/Sharpening Wheels
This is a practice best left to maintenance. There are some members who may be approached by maintenance and asked to dress wheels when they notice an issue. For the […]
Toy Saw Blade Has Brass In It
Pieces of brass were found in the toy saw blade. A reminder that no member should cut any metal (including brass an aluminum). It is possible that the saw was […]
Radial Arm Saw Fence
The radial arm saw seems to not be cutting dead square. It was believed to be a fence problem and this was addressed. The blade was also replaced. The radial […]
No. 1 Table Saw (large saw)
The riving knife seems to raise slightly as the work goes past the knife. This was looked at.
Hand Sander Pressure
Some members are using too much pressure when sanding with the DeWalt random orbit sanders. Let the sandpaper do the work and avoid using the edge of the disk as […]
Maintenance This And That
• hinge repaired on lost and found cabinet door• broken peg on coat rack near patio exit noted• white grinding wheel was dressed – it was pitted and not sharpening […]
Drill Bits Restocked
Drill bits were restocked in the holders. The previously depleted bit holder for the small drill press (on the side table by the radial arm saw) was replenished.
Lathe Headstocks Repaired
Lathes 1 & 2 had issues with the headstocks. These were fixed.
Maintenance Update
The Maintenance Team had a very busy Monday afternoon. In addition to routine maintenance (checking saws, cleaning vacuums, cleaning room air filters), a number of more significant repairs were done. […]
Broken Dust Ports on Patio Vacuum System
The damaged dust ports have been repaired. As they are PVC pipe, they are not overly sturdy. Please be careful when removing the vac hose from the ports. When the […]
Coffee Room TV
The TV is up and running in the coffee room. It will be used for shop news and updates as well as for instruction. Stay tuned for more as these […]