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 […]
Category: Shop Policy
Clamp Room & Clamp Storage
A reminder to always hang the clamps with the jaws to the right, the bars to the left of the pin. This applies both to the clamp room and the […]
A reminder about mesquite sanding indoors
While it is permitted to sand mesquite on the downdraft sanding table, the work must be completely on the table and not hanging over the edge. Mesquite is permitted on […]
Using the radial arm saw
This is an excellent saw for cutting long pieces of lumber to manageable lengths for other milling operations. It can be used to trim the end off a glued up […]
Reminder: SawStop safety brake & wet woods
The SawStop safety brake system is a marvel of engineering. It has saved over 80 fingers in our shop since we bought our first saw some 5 years ago. The […]
Face Masks and replacement shields
We have some face masks and replacement shields available. Replacement shields are $10 and the full face mask is $35. The use of a full face mask is required when […]
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 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 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. […]
Shop vac use at lathes
The shop vacs by the lathes are not to be used for cleaning up the bulk of shavings that end up on the floor. These shavings are supposed to be […]
Slowing Grinder Wheels – NEVER Use Wood on the grinding surface
It takes some time for the grinding wheels to stop – you must stay with the grinder until the stone spools down – never walk away if it is still […]
New Rules And Rule Reminders
There are some new shop RULES that have been introduced and some older rules we’d like to remind you of. 1. NEW- NO chainsaws or chain type grindstones are allowed […]
Drum sander – paper and velcro damaged, again…
The drum sander is for finishing only and is NOT intended to thickness your work. Use the thickness planer for this task, NOT the drum sander. For the second time […]
Annual fees past due?
A newsletter was sent yesterday that stated that members who have not paid dues by Jan 31/22 will have to retake orientation. This may be confusing. Members who owe dues […]