The panel saw currently attached to the wall near the table saws is for sale. It will be replaced by a new track saw that will be used outside on […]
Category: Maintenance
Maintenance Update 22 Aug/22
Imbedded MetalWhile the Sawstop saws will let you know in no uncertain terms that you have hit metal in the wood you are cutting, there is no such automatic detection […]
Maintenance Update Aug 15/22
Some routine maintenance today. The traffic in the shop is low, so there is not to much repair to do. Two housekeeping matters: the back patios are not being cleaned […]
Maintenance Report Aug 8/22
Many thanks to Stewart Tagg for his report on the maintenance meeting today. He reports that it was a relatively easy session with routine maintenance and some repairs. Routine MaintenanceAll […]
Maintenance Report Aug 1/22
Band SawsWe had the blade fail on the 1/2″ band saw last week. It was caused by a member cutting a curve in mesquite (very hard) and 4-5″ thick (very […]
Maintenance Report July 18/22
A light day today. Bandsaws # 1 & 3 need new blades, they will be replaced. They broke at the weld. This happens with regular use but blades can be […]
Maintenance Update July 11/22
Not too much to report this week. We did some work on the 1/2″ bandsaw and the toy saw. New Printer/Scanner: Through a generous donation of the computer club, we […]
Maintenance Report June 27/22
New Volatile Storage:The cabinet for storing volatiles has arrived. It will meet the requirements of GV Fire as it will store some of our stronger solvents such as acetone and […]
Maintenance Update June 20/22
John has installed a new vac system for the drill presses. This is simple to use – “open the gate, flip the switch”. The new vac system will help to […]
Maintenance Update June 13/22
The blade in the 3/8″ bandsaw was replaced – it was dull and it was difficult to cut harder woods. The discussion continued about chemical storage and fire safety. GV […]
Maintenance Update June 7/22
Band Saws:The 1/2″ band saw needed some attention and the thickness planer was making noises. Both will be/have been dealt with. No, 2 Table SawNo 2 table saw needs an […]
GRR- Ripper For sale
We have acquired five GRR-Ripper 3D push blocks and they are for sale, first come first served for $55. You can see the jig HERE. Contact a member of the […]
Maintenance Report May 30/22 and a recommendation to watch a video on table saw safety.
Machine use was very light this week and there is little maintenance to be done. There was a discussion about ceramic guides on the band saws and heat build up. […]
Maintenance Report 23 May/22
There were two more Sawstop safety brake triggers last week. Both of them were a result of conductivity in wet wood, this time it was poplar. We have purchased an […]
New Moisture Meter
The woodshop has purchased a new moisture meter for use by members who may be concerned that the wood they are about to cut on the SawStop may be too […]