Once a year (usually in February or March), we update the tool search database. We have completed the tool search database update for 2023. This is a very powerful search […]
Category: Tool Updates
Maintenance update Feb 14/23
New Nova LathesThe second new lathe has been assembled. We will remove the older (donated) Nova lathe and put the new one in its place. The new Nova lathes are […]
Tail Stock
The tail stock on Lathe #4 is being rebuilt. To make it abundantly clear, this tail stock failed as a result of too much pressure when using large forstner bits […]
New Nova lathe now set up
We ordered and have received two new lathes. One is assembled but not yet in service (picture below), the other still crated.
Maintenance Update Feb 6
Routine Maintenance today. Band saws need a routine check but are in good shape. The log saw has a chirp in it. We looked a bearing by the blade. The […]
Maintenance Update Jan 30
Routine maintenance today. In addition: Table SawsOn Table Saw 1, the miter angle adjustment was “stuck” – the wheel was turned much too tight. We understand the need to bring […]
Maintenance Update Jan 16
Drive belt replaced on drum sander. #5 bandsaw (1/2″) had the blade replaced. This was not done last week as advertised and it needed it this week. #2 Nova drill […]
Jointer-Alternative Methods
Using the table saw to joint boards-As mentioned in an earlier post, the jointer fence has become almost impossible to keep square. It has been adjusted up to 3 times […]
Maintenance Report Jan 9
Routine maintenance on machines. Blade replaced on 1/2 bandsaw. There was an extended discussion on the planer. We are examining a rebuild of the machine as a number of parts […]
We’re Back-Maintenance Jan 2
A couple of blade changes – Table Saw # 1; 12″ chop saw. Routine maintenance on machines. Report of the belt feed on the drum sander looking tired. New belt […]
Maintenance Update Nov 28
LathesNo. 4 lathe is still down, waiting for parts. The tailstock is not functioning – threads and quill are bad. Parts have been ordered and we may still have to […]
Maintenance Update Nov 21
Routine maintenance: routers, table saws, band saws, radial arm saw, jointer, planer, sanding machines. Routine cleaning of shop vacs, cleaning of router bits, table saw blades. LathesA Powermatic lathe is […]
Maintenance Report, Nov 14
Tool Relocation DiscussionJohn Robertson presented a revised version of the relocation map for tools. We will be relocating the sanding table, #7 Woodtek lathe, Hawk scroll saws, grinders, metal vise. […]
New Nova lathe update
The 2 lathes purchased to replace the Woodtek lathes are still awaiting fulfilment of the order. They are manufactured in New Zealand and there have been supply and shipping problems. […]
Maintenance Update Nov 7/22
Routine maintenance-chop saws, table saws, radial arm saw, routers, 12″ sanding disk, 1″ belt sander. A lock down for the mortise machine is either broken or lost – it will […]