As stated in a previous post, we have a new flattening sled. You can find an instructional video for the sled HERE along with other recently posted instructional videos.
Category: Tool Updates
Maintenance Update April 29
This is the last Maintenance Report until the fall. Thanks for reading and keeping up to date with shop activities. ______________________________________________ Vertical/Horizontal SandersWe are trying to increase the draw on […]
Maintenance update April 22
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 […]
Maintenance Update April 15
In addition to preventative and weekly maintenance, we completed the following work: Lathes We did not get to the faulty switch on Lathe #1 as planned last week. We will […]
Maintenance Update April 8
Lathes Miscellaneous Radial arm saw motor has been replaced and the saw is up and running. Patio Jointer and Planer now have covers. Please replace the covers when you are […]
Preferred drill press for forstner bits – Drill Press #2
We have an ongoing problem with forstner bits getting stuck in the chuck on Drill Presses #1 & #3. These machines have Jacobs keyless chucks whereas drill press # 2 […]
Makita Track Saw Batteries
After using the track saw, you must place the batteries back in the charger on the wall by the tracks so they are ready for the next user. Think of […]
Maintenance Update March 25
First, the good news. The missing Dremel has been returned. It showed up in the lost and found cabinet. Second piece of good news – a member damaged a sanding […]
Dremel tool and case is missing
After a thorough search, the Dremel could not be found. Please check your lockers if you have used it lately (sometimes shop tools and bits are accidentally placed in a […]
Attention turners…
NEW: The blast gates to the large bucket/dust collector hood/”Big Gulp” on the lathes should be closed when the lathes are not in use. This will help balance air volume […]
Maintenance Update March 4
Dust Collection System ReportMuch of the session was devoted to an extensive and detailed report by John Robertson on the status of the main dust collection system. We have made […]
Special Notice: machine area closed until at least 9 AM on Thursday Feb 29
Maintenance is being carried out on the big dust collector. It will not be running until at least 9 am, perhaps later. There will be no access to the machine […]
Maintenance Update Feb 27
Router # 1 Was out of service. Somehow the power switch on the router itself was turned off. Jim turned it back on and all is good. Chop saw # […]
Maintenance Update Feb 19
FYI, we start our Monday maintenance meetings in the coffee room where we review what needs to be done after which we head out and fix stuff. Today, most of […]
Maintenance Update February 5
Lathes New sander – has arrived, we are assembling it today Dado blades – not available for use Chop saw dust collection