Lathe # 1 The switch on the lathe has been failing. We have tried to replace over the last 2 weeks but have had a couple of technical things to […]
Category: SawStop saws
Sawstop Feature
We have witnessed a unique feature on the Sawstop saws. We all know that the safety brake is triggered skin contact. We all should know that any conductive material e.g. […]
Dealing with off-cuts on the Sawstop saws
Although the number of Sawstop safety break trips are way down from last year, the ones that do occur are often a result of the operator trying to clear off-cuts […]
Maintenance Update January 8
Some reminders: Mesquite is prohibited on the sanders inside the shop with the exception of the drum sander. To be clear, mesquite cannot be sanded (edge or otherwise) on the […]
Maintenance Update Nov 27
Routine maintenance on machines. We have a weekly/monthly service schedule on all big machines. For example, today was the major monthly service on the Sawstop saws. Other updates: In reference […]
Maintenance Report Nov 20
The new vacuum system is working well. We do need some tweaking here an there (as one would expect) and we will have the installers back to change some pipe […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Maintenance Update -Sawstop Issues
As the snowbirds have fled, the maintenance team has shrunk to its summer numbers. Ron, Dave, Stewart, Randy, John, Denny, Lance and Gary were in attendance. Greg Hugie got the […]
Maintenance Update May 9/22
Regular routine maintenance done. Sawstop: There were a couple of trips of the sawstop when a member was cutting cedar. We are investigating why the saw tripped. We are now […]
Saw Stop Charges Increasing to $200
As of February 2, 2022, the cost to a member to replace a triggered SawStop safety brake cartridge is $200. This is an increase over the previous charge of $100. […]