Belt on # 2 sander – paper was ripped and there was a hole – the table was raised so more use can be gained from this belt. A piece of brass was placed at the guard/fence of the same sander to close the gap under the fence. This is to stop thin pieces from […]
Month: February 2022
Workshop Offerings March/22
Sign up HERE for all classes. New workshops will available for sign up. Sign up online using your computer or smart phone. Sign up HERE . —————————————————————- Box Making Basics WORKSHOP IS FULL, WAIT LIST ONLY DATE/TIME: March 5, March 19, March 26-4:00-6:00 p.m. LOCATION: WWGV Woodshop ATTENDANCE: Six students INSTRUCTOR: Gary Riecke CLASS DESCRIPTION: The […]
Sign Up For Workshops Feb 25
The following post has the details on the workshops offered for March/22. You can sign up for workshops on Friday, February 25, at noon. Sign up online using your computer or smart phone. Please sign up for only one workshop so that everyone will have an opportunity to participate. You will find details and dates for […]
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 turning. In the past, some members have used wood to hasten the slowing of the wheel. Can I use wood to slow the grinding wheels: […]
Maintenance Update
It was a quiet day at maintenance today. Routine things were done – radial arm saw, jointer, thickness planer, routers, chop saw. The 3/8″ band saw was out of service earlier in the day, but it has been fixed – loose wire on the green ‘on’ button. When you go into the coffee room, you […]
Volunteering
The Maintenance Team are volunteers who keep the machines is tip top running order. Maintenance team members are woodshop members first and, like you, have woodworking projects. They are not employees of WWGVR nor do they work for you. They are not obligated to fix equipment as soon as it is broken – for example, […]
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 on the shop premises including the patio.2. NEW – Face masks must be worn while using the lathes. Reminders: the maximum time on a lathe […]
Box/Finger Joint Jig Demo
Gary Riecke has made a prototype box/finger joint jig. It will make joints 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″. Gary will be giving a demonstration as to how to use this jig this week. Every day, 11am, meet over by the routers. There is no anticipated limit on the number of observers. Sign Up HERE. Denny Rueter […]
Maintenance Update
Machines are in good shape. We had a relatively light workload Monday at maintenance. Toy Saw: The thumping blade and poor cut of the toy saw (back/sharpening room) was addressed. Members are asked to tighten the blade height before cutting. New Monitor: A new monitor was mounted at the Monitor station. This is for CCTV […]
Annual BBQ – Save The Date
Saturday February 26, 2022 Madera Vista Center 440 S. Camino Del Portillo 2:00 – 5:00 pm Door Prizes at 3:30 (must be present to win) Please bring a side dish. Register to attend at https://woodshop.gvrclubs.org/ and click on Woodworkers Annual BBQ Event Banner Please contact Judy at [email protected] if you have questions or would like […]