There have been a few things happening around the workshop over the last couple of weeks. But firstly, a very big thank you to everyone you came and helped at the working bee, not forgetting the members who provided the eats for morning tea, it made the day thank you, it was a great turnout, the work was finished early with everything all set for the new dust extraction system to be installed on the 11th of June which is next week.
Since last month the Jet thicknesser has died and we have now replaced it with a new 402mm Sherwood thicknesser as well as a new 200mm Planer/jointer. There will be a full induction for all members on the how to use these new machines as there are several new ways of setting up on these machines.
With the new dust extractor and ducting as well as the two-room air cleaners we would like to think that we should be almost dust free, thus providing a safer work area for all members.
We have been very fortunate to have several commissions coming through the club in which the club can make some extra revenue. There will be a call from the furniture group for some help in this area.
Martin Lawley
President