To observe members who do not clean up, misuse equipment or practice unsafe use of equipment, shop security video is being used more regularly. 99% of the shop is visible […]
Category: Maintenance
Maintenance Update
Routine checks of chop saws, radial arm saw, jointer, band saws. These machines are in good shape thanks to the proper use by members. We are finding that machines are […]
Ripping Uneven Planks-Straight Edge Jig
For those looking to rip planks with live (uneven) edges, a straight edge jig found in the planter room is for this purpose. The plank can be clipped to the […]
Accumiter Jig for Table Saws
The Accumiter miter gauge previously available only for sign out at the monitor station has been moved to a spot on the wall by the hand tools and is available […]
Maintenance Update
#2 lathe dust collection fixed Sandpaper on disc, vertical and horizontal sanders all look good. Thx to members for not sanding wet glue. Green Cbn honing wheel is wearing down. […]
Table Saws Update
Chip collection box on table saw 1 continues to work well. Blades were changed on Monday.
Dust Collectors Update
Platforms mounted for new room dust collectors. Collectors should be in service shortly. Smart plugs reprogrammed with on-off schedules for the collectors. These plugs turn the collectors on at about […]
Corroded Air Hose Couplings Update
Leaking couplings replaced on some outside air hoses. These tend to corrode as we do not have a adequate dehumidification to remove moisture from compressed air. This moisture can […]
NOTE: Green CBN wheel not to be used for sharpening
This wheel is to be used for burnishing only.
Hollow Ground Sharpening
There are two jigs for hollow ground sharpening. They are located in the drawers below the grinders. The white aluminum oxide wheel is to be used for hollow grinding.
Horizontal and disc sanders
The sandpaper was replaced on these machines.
Patio Vac Ports
Two are damaged and will be repaired/replaced this week.
Air hose at GVR admin side of building
This hose was leaking near the valve. The coupling has been replaced.
Lathe # 7 tail stock
The tail stock on # 7 lathe could not be fully tightened. This problem has been fixed.
Chip collection filter box for Sawstop
Splinters or chips from cuttings made on the table saws can clog the dust collection pipes. A prototype fix has been installed on Saw #1 and appears to be working. […]