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 […]
Category: Communication
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 […]
Tom Haupt passed away 4/23/2022
Tom’s daughter Lori provided the following information: After struggling for sooo long with his heart failure, he declined very QUICKLY in the last 4-7 days from organ failure. Only moving to bed rest 2.5 days before his passing. He was very comfortable & peaceful which was a blessing. And he hung on for my sister […]
For Sale – 3 Woodfast Lathes
These are the green lathes numbers 5, 6, and 7 with the following features: All are variable speed; 2 are 110 volts and 1 is 220 volts; 2 are 9½” swing and one 1 is 8½” swing; All are 18” between centers; and All have new bearings and variable speed controllers. These lathes are very […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Morris “Moe” Pillers
Morris Allen Pillers (Moe) was born in Shamrock, TX on Dec. 31, 1937 to Alta Lee and Melvin Pillers. He graduated from Shamrock High School in 1956. Morris passed away Jan. 7, 2022 at age 84 after a brief illness. He was a loving husband to Myrna Pillers. He farmed in Twitty, TX then they […]
“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 […]
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. […]
Booking Shop Time
When the shop re-opened in June, 2020, a system of booking shop time was introduced. This was to limit the number of woodworkers (15 persons) in the shop at one time as Covid and social distancing made it necessary to do so. The booking system has remained in place though the capacity has increased to 40 persons for each […]
Board Minutes & Financials
You can find minutes and financial reports of the Board of Directors (BOD) meetings HERE. Currently, there are minutes and financials for Oct/21. We will endeavour to post minutes for all BOD meetings going forward.
Polling Open For Board Election
The polls are open for the election. You can find the ballot HERE and the candidates bios HERE. Polling closes on Dec 5, 7pm.