• continued discussion on lathe tailstock issues; damage is caused by misuse More HERE • #2 sawstop tripped – wet wood. More HERE • discussion of user certification list for […]
Category: Tool Updates
Dressing Grinder/Sharpening Wheels
This is a practice best left to maintenance. There are some members who may be approached by maintenance and asked to dress wheels when they notice an issue. For the […]
Toy Saw Blade Has Brass In It
Pieces of brass were found in the toy saw blade. A reminder that no member should cut any metal (including brass an aluminum). It is possible that the saw was […]
Radial Arm Saw Fence
The radial arm saw seems to not be cutting dead square. It was believed to be a fence problem and this was addressed. The blade was also replaced. The radial […]
No. 1 Table Saw (large saw)
The riving knife seems to raise slightly as the work goes past the knife. This was looked at.
Hand Sander Pressure
Some members are using too much pressure when sanding with the DeWalt random orbit sanders. Let the sandpaper do the work and avoid using the edge of the disk as […]
Maintenance This And That
• hinge repaired on lost and found cabinet door• broken peg on coat rack near patio exit noted• white grinding wheel was dressed – it was pitted and not sharpening […]
Drill Bits Restocked
Drill bits were restocked in the holders. The previously depleted bit holder for the small drill press (on the side table by the radial arm saw) was replenished.
Lathe Headstocks Repaired
Lathes 1 & 2 had issues with the headstocks. These were fixed.
Broken Dust Ports on Patio Vacuum System
The damaged dust ports have been repaired. As they are PVC pipe, they are not overly sturdy. Please be careful when removing the vac hose from the ports. When the […]
Drum Sander Damaged
The 24″ drum sander is permanently out of service. The motor was burned out through careless use by a member. Although this member was a trained approved operator of the […]
New Pin Nailer
We have ordered a new pin nailer. There are times that the nailer currently in the shop is hard to get ahold of as it is used quite a bit, […]
Under Utilized Equipment
Space is at a premium in the shop. In order to make more room, Maintenance is considering moving some of the less used equipment. Have a look beside a tool […]
Nova Drill Press Depth Stop Can Slip
A note on the depth stops for the new drill presses: There is a quick release button on the vertical threaded rod. If the button on the set is not […]
Laguna Bandsaw Brake
The brake on the Laguna bandsaw (the saw beside the lathes) has been damaged by someone forcing the brake. A 3/8″ bolt was sheared. This brake does not stop the […]