Call to Order by Chair
Jan. 11, 2022 @ 7:06
In Attendance
Phil Carter, David Costain, Calum Ewing, Trevor Edis, Bill Howes, Ted Monk, Mary Elizabeth O’Toole, Brian Regan, David Schlosberg, Glen Whitehead,
From their workshops – Garry Dumas, Brad Holley, Stephen Parsons
Welcome AGENDA
No formal presentation but Stephen has two product reviews and demonstration.
Brad has some new tool presentations and newly finished project and seeking some style suggestions.
Stephen has a question and is also looking for some feedback
Spotlight on Safety
Brad had a bandsaw explode when it was not under extreme pressure
Others have had them fall apart at the seam
Observation from Stephen Parsons -seems more contained then other tools
Question – did the blade stay contained – it did but what a sound
Important reminder that you need to wear the PPE because you can’t always predict when something ill happen
Stephen mentioned a youtube video with discussion about the bandsaw that most likely to have an injury wrapping or unwrapping because people not likely
Calum, had an incident previously that blade stuck and was not broken but seriously bent – checking the blade realized that the trunnion below the table and shattered – don’t know if the blade breaked caused that or the trunions had broken and table shifted causing the blade to break. Bought replacement trunions which have been more robust
Brad – still don’t know the cause so am more more cautious around the
New Tools
Product endorsement / new tools
Stephen in the shop – new video set up in the shop
Tonight – 2 toys that go with my table saw – new Woodpeckers tool – exact 90 mitre gauge and new Incra box (Incra available at Lee Valley)
- Woodpeckers exact 90 mitre gauge
- Very useful when you need exact cut like on my chess board project
- Just released by woodpeckers
- I already had a decent mitre gauge that came with my sled, it’s not bad but can’t always cut on the 90 being always perfect for an exact cut, especially as it has a lot of play when in place
- Not exactly a mitre gauge because it doesn’t cut mitres – it does one thing and does it very well – cuts a 90 degree from a referenced service very well, very exact
- Advantages – long mitre bar and extra long fence – features leaf springs along the bar – keeps mitre tight into the fence – can adjust the tension on the leaf springs. Also has fit for tslot
- The extra long mitre bar offers a number of advantages – like off table stops
- Set up at factory to be exactly 90 degrees from head to the bar – did a test on 5 cut square and absolutely accurate – if necessary, there is a way to adjust but didn’t find any need
- Couple of add ons including – flip stop is very solid and has micro adjustment for exact cuts
- Ruler very accurate and allows extension past end of table – over 40”
- One of the most interesting and valuable optionsis a little lift that keeps it steady with off table start
- Perfect square every time – perfect for box making, fine work – anything that you want to be sure is square – makes it much easy and saves time – already saved some headaches
- Isn’t exactly a mitre but can be
Incra I box
- This one designed to be used ith a dado stack
- I have my favorite large box joint jig that I made from a pattern by Mathieas wendall -especially if complex or large but if I am doing small job or multiple cuts, this thing is a joy to work with
- You can dial up the fit within the mitre-
- Controlling the details of the cut and the size of the key really helpful – lets me get tight, consistent cut
- You put in a test piece, make the adjustment for the cut and then just move it through
- Really speeds up the process – just keep going to use up long strips of wood
- You can also set it up to use the router table with a good router blade
- Dead simple, dead accurate
- Useful for strips, also for dental moldings
- Instructions very comprehensive and lots of ideas
Question – cost?
The Exact 90 about $270 US – only available through Woodpecker
Inca from Lee Valley about $70
Ted – I use the Inca with the router and find that I get less tearout from it than on the table saw
Brad – reviews and new tool
Books by Mike Pekovich – highly recommend both
Exciting tool that has come into my shop – bevel gauge – always useful
A new bevel tool – excellent, not loose very secure with angles
Chris Vesper – in Australia (maybe Melborne)
https://www.vespertools.com.au/
Flattening stone – my old one had a spot – replaced new flattening stone and made me realize how far out the flat the old one was – new flatting stone is Atoma 400 grit
Be sure that you replace your flattening stones, makes a big difference when you maintain your stones.
Dado tools from Ted
Ridge Carbide tool – ridgecarbidetool.com
Calum shared a few of his recent finds with us
Angle-izer – made by general (not General Tool which makes large tools)
https://generaltools.com/hand-tools/angle-izer-tools
All pivot points adjust – actually four rulers together – instruction booklet very detailed – lots of info
The other thing was the cheapest tool that I ever bought – silicon kitchen tools from the dollar store – works great for spreading cool – don’t even need to wash it out because silicone – can let it dry then move it around – got the idea watching a video
Busy Bee had large stop switches that fit into standard electrical box for easier action for switching on and off – been switching standard
Show and Tell
Bill Howes – this year’s carving collection of Santas – favourite for 2021 was one with a mask
This one is a spin-off of Brad’s balancing wine bottle that he shared last month
Trying to figure out how to cut at 45 degree angle so put pieces on the side to make the angle with Forstner bit – made little triangles 3×3 cut to drill at an angle
Brad observed – Very ‘boring’ jig (drum roll implied)
Ask a member
Stephen – brought back our Ask a Member this meeting looking for suggestions on a challenge
Challenge that I have been having with chess boards – seriously warped chess board
Clamped to flat surface, left it for awhile – between
Discussion with lots of suggestions
Different direction of grain
Another substrate
Perhaps a different glue
Try putting some wet towels on it – Stephen – I did try after seeing similar suggestion on line – a little better but it was after that the crack appeared
Note: Stephen will share updates, changes and results at future meeting
Program Update
Looking or ideas or presenters – can help you make it happen if you do want to present-
just looking for the ideas can be helpful – then we can look for someone with the expertise.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Feb Challenge:
Gifts for loved ones – sweetheart gits, things related to love, romance
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