John has installed a new vac system for the drill presses. This is simple to use – “open the gate, flip the switch”. The new vac system will help to avoid dragging vacs across the aisles or reaching under the panel behind the presses possibly causing a trip hazard. We will be shortening the power […]
Category: Club Management
Maintenance Report 23 May/22
There were two more Sawstop safety brake triggers last week. Both of them were a result of conductivity in wet wood, this time it was poplar. We have purchased an Orion professional grade moisture meter made by the leaders in metering, Wagner Meters. This should help identify wood that is too wet for the Sawstop […]
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 up to 8 trips since April. Band Saws: A reminder: make straight cuts on logs using the bandsaw when preparing material for turning. The bandsaw […]
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. It was actually costing the club $150 for each trip, so the shop was out of pocket for each trip. SawStop has also increased their […]
Updated Shop Rules Posted
You will find an updated set of shop rules posted HERE. Changes to the rules include these things as well as an updated “three strike” policy. There is also reference to shop members’ liability when it comes to damaging tools and equipment.
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: […]
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 […]
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 in three weeks, the drum sander was out of service due to torn sandpaper and damaged velcro (which holds the paper to the drum). Each […]
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 from 2021 must pay the 2021 dues by Jan 31/22 (today). The “retake orientation” requirement kicks in for these members if the 2021 dues are […]
“3-Day Bench Rule” To Be Enforced
Starting January 24th 2022. Due to the increase number in returning members, bench space in the winter months is always at a premium. The “3 day bench rule” will be strictly enforced to allow equal access for all members to bench space in the busy winter months. The Board of Directors will therefore undertake to […]
Dues and Shop Closure Reminder
Dues & Locker/Drawer FeesYour dues for 2022 must be paid in full before January 1, 2022 or you will not be able to get into the shop. The fastest and most preferred method is to pay through PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to use this method, you need just a credit or […]
Pay Dues for 2021 AND 2022
Pay Dues for 2021 AND 2022 If you did not pay dues for the current year (2021), this is a reminder to pay them before December 31. You cannot skip a year of dues. If you do not pay for 2021, you may be required to take Orientation classesIf this year’s dues (2021) is not […]
Shop Closure-Dec 28-29-30
GVR will be installing anti slip flooring in front of the lathes, jointer and planer. This is a three day process. The shop will reopen on December 31, but GVR may tape off the newly coated areas if they are not fully dried and cured. Please stay out of these areas if they are taped […]
Giving Back
Please consider taking monitor training and working shifts as a monitor. The shop cannot run without monitors and will, in fact, close if there is no one willing to monitor. We have almost 500 members. If you look around, it is always the same people who do all the requisite volunteer work in the shop. […]