Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener-Waterloo Woodworking and Woodworking and Craft Centre Inc.Craft Centre Inc.

(K-W WCC)(K-W WCC)www.kwwcc.orgwww.kwwcc.org

Orientation of New MembersOrientation of New Members

Purpose of the PresentationPurpose of the Presentation

The purpose of the presentation is to The purpose of the presentation is to familiarize members with their responsibilities familiarize members with their responsibilities and the day to day operation of the workshop.and the day to day operation of the workshop.

It is hoped that this presentation will answer It is hoped that this presentation will answer many of your questions.many of your questions.

MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT KITCHENER-WATERLOO WOODWORKING AND KITCHENER-WATERLOO WOODWORKING AND

CRAFT CENTRECRAFT CENTRE

MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT The Centre is a safe, affordable, and socially inclusive The Centre is a safe, affordable, and socially inclusive

environment where individuals interested in woodworking and environment where individuals interested in woodworking and other craft activities can gather and pursue meaningful other craft activities can gather and pursue meaningful activities.activities.

The Centre is an intergenerational facility that provides The Centre is an intergenerational facility that provides opportunities for its members to use and not only improve opportunities for its members to use and not only improve existing skills but also learn new skills and enhance their sense existing skills but also learn new skills and enhance their sense of well being through access to a high quality facilityof well being through access to a high quality facility

MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUEDCONTINUED

Although the Centre is not geared towards seniors Although the Centre is not geared towards seniors only, our senior members pass on their experience only, our senior members pass on their experience and skills by mentoring younger members as well as and skills by mentoring younger members as well as the wider community to help keep those skills alive.the wider community to help keep those skills alive.

The volunteers group is the ‘glue’ that holds the The volunteers group is the ‘glue’ that holds the Centre together. Their mentoring ensures the success Centre together. Their mentoring ensures the success of the Centre. Supporting an active volunteer program of the Centre. Supporting an active volunteer program is key to maintaining a vital organization.is key to maintaining a vital organization.

Recruiting volunteers and supporting an active Recruiting volunteers and supporting an active volunteer program is the key to maintaining a vital volunteer program is the key to maintaining a vital organization.organization.

Housekeeping RulesHousekeeping Rules

Since it is our intention to provide a “hobby Since it is our intention to provide a “hobby type” environment, type” environment, commercial or production commercial or production type work cannot be accommodated.type work cannot be accommodated.

Due to space limitations, members are asked to Due to space limitations, members are asked to only work on only work on ONE LARGE ONE LARGE project at a time.project at a time.

Drills, bits, etc. are to be placed in containers Drills, bits, etc. are to be placed in containers and returned to their proper storage place as and returned to their proper storage place as soon as you’re finished with them. Please soon as you’re finished with them. Please specifically report any breakages.specifically report any breakages.

Housekeeping Rules ContinuedHousekeeping Rules Continued Drills, bits, etc. are to be placed in containers and Drills, bits, etc. are to be placed in containers and

returned to their proper storage place as soon as returned to their proper storage place as soon as you’re finished with them. Please specifically you’re finished with them. Please specifically report any breakages.report any breakages.

Clean work areas and machine surfaces of debris, Clean work areas and machine surfaces of debris, and neutralize machine settings after each use.and neutralize machine settings after each use.

We operate on an honour system! Please pay for We operate on an honour system! Please pay for your your screws, sandpaper, coffee, etc. screws, sandpaper, coffee, etc.

When leaving for the day, please be sure your work When leaving for the day, please be sure your work bench has been cleared for the next person.bench has been cleared for the next person.

Housekeeping Rules ContinuedHousekeeping Rules Continued It is the responsibility of It is the responsibility of all membersall members to to

assist the volunteers with the cleanup of all assist the volunteers with the cleanup of all the facilities before they leave and/or 20 the facilities before they leave and/or 20 minutes before closing.minutes before closing.

Should you have any wood, unfinished Should you have any wood, unfinished projects, etc. lying around the premises, projects, etc. lying around the premises, kindly take them home.kindly take them home. We are very short of We are very short of space.space.

YOUR CO-OPERATION IS YOUR CO-OPERATION IS APPRECIATEDAPPRECIATED

K-W WCC is a “Not for Profit” K-W WCC is a “Not for Profit” Workshop:Workshop:

““Not for profit” means that members do not use the Not for profit” means that members do not use the shop to build personal items for sale to the public.shop to build personal items for sale to the public.

K-W WCC is supported by the Cities of Kitchener K-W WCC is supported by the Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo.and Waterloo.

is operated by a Board of Directors and financed, is operated by a Board of Directors and financed, based on an annual membership fee.based on an annual membership fee.

Volunteers manage day to day operations.Volunteers manage day to day operations. Volunteers are recognized by a badge with volunteer Volunteers are recognized by a badge with volunteer

badge tag and/or a yellow cap.badge tag and/or a yellow cap. Volunteers monitor the use of equipment and will Volunteers monitor the use of equipment and will

advise proper use.advise proper use.

SafetySafety

Operation of a safe shop is our goal.Operation of a safe shop is our goal. The acceptance of responsibility for personal safety, The acceptance of responsibility for personal safety,

the safety of others, and the care of the Centre’s the safety of others, and the care of the Centre’s equipment is a fundamental condition of membershipequipment is a fundamental condition of membership

Members must declare to the volunteer(s) any illness Members must declare to the volunteer(s) any illness or medication that would affect the ability to operate or medication that would affect the ability to operate machines machines

Personal information should include, for an Personal information should include, for an emergency, the family doctor, his/her telephone emergency, the family doctor, his/her telephone number as well as a contact phone number.number as well as a contact phone number.

Members will also be asked to sign a safety statement Members will also be asked to sign a safety statement that they understand, and to which they will abide. that they understand, and to which they will abide.

SHOP OPERATIONSHOP OPERATION The shop is officially open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pmThe shop is officially open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Some volunteers arrive before 9:00 am, and may work after 3:00 pm. Some volunteers arrive before 9:00 am, and may work after 3:00 pm. There must be at least 2 people in the shop to operate equipment.There must be at least 2 people in the shop to operate equipment.

We have begun evening operation from 6:00 to 9:00 on Tuesday, We have begun evening operation from 6:00 to 9:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and will continue as demand requires.Wednesday and Thursday and will continue as demand requires.

We have recently begun a Saturday morning session from 9:00am to We have recently begun a Saturday morning session from 9:00am to 1:00pm. It too will continue as long as there is a demand.1:00pm. It too will continue as long as there is a demand.

Members Members sign insign in on arrival and on arrival and sign outsign out on departure. on departure. Volunteers supervise the operation of the shop.Volunteers supervise the operation of the shop. New members are expected to request assistance for use of New members are expected to request assistance for use of

equipment with which they are not familiar.equipment with which they are not familiar. ““Blast Gates”, on the dust collection system, should be opened Blast Gates”, on the dust collection system, should be opened

while operating a machine. Blast gates should then be closed while operating a machine. Blast gates should then be closed after use, for better suction.after use, for better suction.

EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT K-W WCC has “state of the art” woodworking machinery with K-W WCC has “state of the art” woodworking machinery with

used back-up for most machines.used back-up for most machines. The ‘SawStop’, is a cabinet saw, equipped with a brake that The ‘SawStop’, is a cabinet saw, equipped with a brake that

will stop the blade in an instant.will stop the blade in an instant. Anything that will conduct electricity will fire the brake, skin, Anything that will conduct electricity will fire the brake, skin,

wet lumber, metal. The cartridge has been fired recently when wet lumber, metal. The cartridge has been fired recently when the blade was in the final stage of slowdown. The “stop” the blade was in the final stage of slowdown. The “stop” feature is still in effect until the blade stops completelyfeature is still in effect until the blade stops completely

There is a moisture meter and metal detector available in the There is a moisture meter and metal detector available in the shopshop

We encourage use of the “SawStop” and it is hoped that this We encourage use of the “SawStop” and it is hoped that this SawStop feature will prevent serious member injury.SawStop feature will prevent serious member injury.

OTHER OTHER NEWNEW EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

20” Helical Planer, cutters are on a rotating drum20” Helical Planer, cutters are on a rotating drum 8” Jointer8” Jointer 6” Belt Sander with 120 grit. Do not force wood 6” Belt Sander with 120 grit. Do not force wood

into belt.into belt. 14” “DeWalt” compound mitre saw14” “DeWalt” compound mitre saw 10” Scoring Saw for cutting large sheets of 10” Scoring Saw for cutting large sheets of

plywood (prevents rip out on the underside)plywood (prevents rip out on the underside) Oneway Lathe for large turnings.Oneway Lathe for large turnings. Delta Lathe for smaller turnings.Delta Lathe for smaller turnings.

NEW EQUIPMENT NEW EQUIPMENT CONTINUEDCONTINUED

MortiserMortiser Delta Drill PressDelta Drill Press 2 Jes-sem Routers2 Jes-sem Routers Re-saw Band saw 14” throatRe-saw Band saw 14” throat CnC machine (computer numerical control)CnC machine (computer numerical control) Thickness planerThickness planer

OTHER EQUIPMENTOTHER EQUIPMENT Pin routerPin router 2 Band saws for fine work, and 1 for resaw.2 Band saws for fine work, and 1 for resaw. 2 Scroll saws2 Scroll saws 2 Commercial Sewing Machines (upholstery)2 Commercial Sewing Machines (upholstery) 6” Jointer 6” Jointer Hitachi compound mitre sawHitachi compound mitre saw Most power hand tools (electric drills, sanders)Most power hand tools (electric drills, sanders) Most hand tools (hammer, screwdrivers, etc.)Most hand tools (hammer, screwdrivers, etc.) The pegboards for hand tools are colour coded so tools The pegboards for hand tools are colour coded so tools

can be returned to the proper place . Currently there are can be returned to the proper place . Currently there are Red, Blue and Green BoardsRed, Blue and Green Boards

CLUB SUPPLIED CLUB SUPPLIED CONSUMABLE ITEMSCONSUMABLE ITEMS

Drill bitsDrill bits GlueGlue Some grits of sandpaperSome grits of sandpaper VarsolVarsol

Wood available for purchaseWood available for purchase

Pieces of wood are available for use by Pieces of wood are available for use by members. It is expected that a donation will be members. It is expected that a donation will be made for the use of this wood. made for the use of this wood.

See a volunteer to suggest an appropriate See a volunteer to suggest an appropriate amountamount

LUNCHROOMLUNCHROOM

Is also used for Board and Volunteer meetingsIs also used for Board and Volunteer meetings Is well equipped with fridge, microwave, Is well equipped with fridge, microwave,

toaster oven, coffee makertoaster oven, coffee maker Coffee is .50 a cup and pop is .75 cents a can.Coffee is .50 a cup and pop is .75 cents a can.

WOOD FINISHINGWOOD FINISHING

There is no finishing roomThere is no finishing room, finishing is , finishing is usually done in a designated area between the usually done in a designated area between the office and the washrooms. We are office and the washrooms. We are unableunable to to provide a dust free area.provide a dust free area.

Many members are using “wipe on poly” for Many members are using “wipe on poly” for finishing and this seems to work afinishing and this seems to work annd produces d produces a good surface.a good surface.

Wood and Project StorageWood and Project Storage

We have limited storage spaceWe have limited storage space Members are expected to work on and Members are expected to work on and

complete their projects in reasonable time and complete their projects in reasonable time and not use the shop for storage. not use the shop for storage. If materials are If materials are left for a long period of time the individual will left for a long period of time the individual will be called to remove them. All materials should be called to remove them. All materials should be identified.be identified.

RULESRULESRule # 1. Always check with a volunteer if you haveRule # 1. Always check with a volunteer if you have

not used the machine before.not used the machine before.

Rule # 2. Raise the saw-blade on the table saw only Rule # 2. Raise the saw-blade on the table saw only enough to cut the piece.enough to cut the piece.

Rule # 3. Be aware of others working around you.Rule # 3. Be aware of others working around you.

Rule # 4. Rule # 4. Clean off your workspace when you are done so Clean off your workspace when you are done so others may use it. others may use it.

Rule # 5 Clean up the sawdust at the machine andRule # 5 Clean up the sawdust at the machine and

return all drills, cutters, router bits etc. to their return all drills, cutters, router bits etc. to their

proper place immediately after use.proper place immediately after use.

RULES CONTINUED:RULES CONTINUED: Rule # 6. Assist with the clean-up at the end of Rule # 6. Assist with the clean-up at the end of

the day.the day. Rule # 7. If a machine begins to make a Rule # 7. If a machine begins to make a

strange noise, shut it off and check with a strange noise, shut it off and check with a volunteer. volunteer.

Rule #8 Absolutely no alcohol or drugs Rule #8 Absolutely no alcohol or drugs permitted on the premises. permitted on the premises.

Member ExpectationsMember Expectations

Each member is expected to make something Each member is expected to make something for the annual sale at the open house, or assist for the annual sale at the open house, or assist in assembling or sanding items being made for in assembling or sanding items being made for the sale. The annual sale is held in late the sale. The annual sale is held in late September each year.September each year.

End of PresentationEnd of Presentation Revised March 2010Revised March 2010