Welcome to the New Shop! Hey everybody, it’s Steven, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to our newly set-up shop! It’s great to see everything coming together so well. As we dive back into our projects, I want to share some expectations – both yours and mine – to keep this place running smoothly and…
Welcome to a new era of networking and collaboration within our community. Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to the enhanced features of our membership software designed to facilitate real-world connections and foster meaningful interactions among members. A video is available to help you navigate and use these feature and you can find…
Get ready to embark on a sanding adventure as we unravel the mysteries of drum sanders in this lively blog post. Discover the secrets to becoming a sanding maestro and achieving flawless wood finishes using the versatile and luxurious Laguna 1632 Supermax drum sander! Understanding the Purpose and Misconceptions of Drum Sanders: Let’s clarify fancy…
We’ve added a 20″ Grizzly planner to the shop. Here’s a quick video explaining why. Automatic Transcript 📍 📍 📍 \Hey, today I’ve got some good news for you. We have actually noticed some issues with using the joiner planer combo in this environment. Well, we’ve discovered that it’s not really industrial style machine. It’s…
Here’s a short video on how to keep the dust collectors sucking. Automatic Transcription. Introduction to Dust Collection Issues 📍 📍 📍 One of the things I’ve noticed when I’ve come into the shop on Saturdays is that oftentimes the dust collection of the table saws or maybe the joiner or the planer are…
The Joinery is set to offer a series of exciting classes over the coming months, taught by local craftspeople and staff. These include courses on woodworking, stained glass, knife making, and book building, among others.
Continuous improvements are happening at the shop. We just added stairs and a handrail to access the mezzanine level. Eventually, we’ll utilize this space as storage for extra tools and projects, but for the next few months, it will be used as a place to build a kayak. Tim Nolan, our resident expert for CNC,…
A gift certificate from The Joinery is the perfect gift. With memberships and classes for all experiences and skill levels, there is something for everyone. Gift certificates are easy to purchase. Click on this link and purchase as many as you would like. While you’re there, you might pick up a membership for yourself. This time next…
The Joinery will be at the Hark! Maker Fair on Saturday, December 9th, from 12-4 PM at The DePauw Schoolhouse. This wonderful historic location is just down the road from The Joinery. A host of local makers will be displaying and selling their work. If you are really festive, come early for our Fused Glass…
