This is an update to a previous post regarding shop closure for modifications to the dust collection system. ====================================== SHOP CLOSURESThursday Oct. 26 – opening as usual Friday Oct. 27 […]
Category: Maintenance
Missing 1/4″ Router Collets
Gary advised that we are missing three of our three 1/4 “ collets. They were in the hand held router bags. One is for the Dewalt router, and two are […]
Tool and Woodworking Craft Sale
Friday July 14th and Saturday the 15th Our Tool and Woodworking Craft Sale is only 3 weeks away. A number of members have generously donated tools; however, we could still […]
Tool Sale Fundraiser
Our club will be holding a “Tool Sale” in the West Center courtyard in front of the wood shop on Friday July 14th and Saturday July 15th between the hours of 8:00 […]
Maintenance Update May 16, 2023
Sanding Belt Issues: We continue to have sanding belts damaged by bad practices. Too large and difficult to balance chunks are being sanded, mainly mesquite and the edges are digging […]
Delta 36-755 10 inch Tilting Arbor Table Saw
Asking: $350.00Recently donated to the shop. Excellent condition. Contact John Hilborn – secretary@wwgvr.org Proceeds go to Building Expansion Fund. Motor: 2 HP, 115 VAC, 60 Hz. 1 PhaseBlade: 10” 5/8” […]
Maintenance Update March 27
Maintenance updates will be less frequent from now until the fall. I will endeavour to post updates every 4-6 weeks during the summer months. Have a wonderful and safe summer, […]
Maintenance update Mar 13/23
Missing toolA tool used to adjust the belt sanders seems to have disappeared. It looks like a screwdriver (it is not) with a black handle. We need it to adjust […]
New jointer, new sander
The Oliver 8″ jointer has arrived!! The new belt sander has arrived!
Sander for sale
For sale, $50. Motor does not work. Members only.
Nova 3000 lathe for sale
The lathe pictured below is for sale for $500. Members only please.
Track saw use now limited to sheet goods ONLY.
March 6, 2023 Effective immediately, the use of this saw is limited to sheet goods. If you wish to cut other materials, use the SkilSaw in the large red Milwaukee […]
Maintenance Update Mar 6/23
Horizontal SanderThis machine was purchased in 2004. It has been out of service for more than a week with an electrical fault that trips the breakers in the main panel. […]
Drum sander use & misuse
The drum sander is never used for flattening stock, rather it is used to lightly sand stock already flattened. The drum sander is for sanding to complete your finishing process. It is 80 […]
Maintenance update Feb 27/23
Drum sander damaged (again)The drum sander was damaged due to improper use. The housing at the front is slightly bent – the belt drive and sandpaper also needed replacing as […]