WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum

nailguns posted by: harold morantz -- 5/17
7 responses -- 5/19

Blum Meta-File, Blum Rep READ THIS posted by: Bruce H -- 5/17
4 responses -- 5/19

Where to find future employees posted by: Jim K -- 5/14
5 responses -- 5/14

Machinery Exchange - Classified Exchange posted by: John Schanafelt -- 5/13
3 responses -- 5/14

Leasing? posted by: Pinetree Furniture Makers -- 5/13
2 responses -- 5/14

Cabinetry specific job contracts posted by: Duane Slaymaker -- 5/8
5 responses -- 5/9

Finish Thickness posted by: John E. -- 5/6
17 responses -- 5/13

CNC Routers: What Are Your Plans? ... vote in WOODWEB's latest Poll posted by: The Staff at WOODWEB -- 5/6
0 responses

office help? posted by: Jody -- 5/4
5 responses -- 5/6

design firms outsourcing custom fixtures, etc. posted by: Virgil -- 5/3
13 responses -- 5/13

Whodathunkit?? posted by: NW Cabmaker -- 5/3
17 responses -- 5/9

Contract Manufacturing posted by: Semi-Retired -- 4/30
12 responses -- 5/2

shipping used equipment posted by: Kevin Jenness -- 4/30
11 responses -- 5/10

purchasing hardware posted by: JeffM -- 4/26
4 responses -- 4/27

What craft beer can teach you about business growth posted by: JR Rutter -- 4/26
5 responses -- 4/28

Pitch and catch teamwork, or solo stations - which do you do and why? posted by: JR Rutter -- 4/25
10 responses -- 4/26

Making More Money in the Wood Industry, from Gene Wengert posted by: The Staff at WOODWEB -- 4/25
9 responses -- 4/27

My Pay Scale posted by: Paul Downs -- 4/24
5 responses -- 4/25

Edge Bander To rebuild or new? posted by: Tom C -- 4/20
10 responses -- 4/29

Northcentral Technical College Wood Technology Summer Courses 2013 posted by: The Staff at WOODWEB -- 4/20
0 responses

CMA benefits posted by: Duane Slaymaker -- 4/18
9 responses -- 5/8

shop owners or foreman posted by: Robert -- 4/17
9 responses -- 4/23

Nested Base VS Beam Saw and PTP posted by: Derrek -- 4/15
4 responses -- 4/20

Looking for some input / review of my new logo posted by: Stephan P -- 4/15
13 responses -- 4/25

"Bigass" Fans Ceiling Fans posted by: Snaglpuss -- 4/11
16 responses -- 4/18

Panel saw vs beam saw output vs CNC per day posted by: chipbored -- 4/9
21 responses -- 5/5

Door Manufacturing posted by: Andrew Roach -- 4/8
23 responses -- 4/25

online ordering system posted by: Bob Greif -- 4/3
2 responses -- 4/13

Simple Ordering Software posted by: Farrell Goff -- 4/2
11 responses -- 4/8

Social Media: Does Your Business Participate? ... vote in WOODWEB's Poll posted by: The Staff at WOODWEB -- 4/1
3 responses -- 4/15

Profit sharing with custom cabinetry posted by: Cabinet Shop Owner -- 3/30
4 responses -- 4/6

Would I get into trouble? posted by: Joe -- 3/28
11 responses -- 4/5

Business Poll Comparison: 2011 Vs 2013 posted by: The Staff at WOODWEB -- 3/27
0 responses

Safety Programs / MSDS Sheets posted by: Gary B. -- 3/27
4 responses -- 4/1

First time legit hiring posted by: Hotdiggidy -- 3/26
11 responses -- 4/8

Cold calls posted by: Joe -- 3/21
2 responses -- 4/2

"Designers" posted by: Chris -- 3/20
16 responses -- 3/28

Since we are on the Internet job leads topic... posted by: Chris -- 3/19
10 responses -- 4/12

HOUZZ: $4500.00 fee ???? posted by: Unsure -- 3/17
15 responses -- 5/9

Angie's List posted by: Bernie -- 3/17
14 responses -- 4/1

Which one's better?? posted by: Tasha Silvester -- 3/17
5 responses -- 3/20

newly appointed foreman needs advice posted by: derrick -- 3/16
15 responses -- 4/6

Accounting Software choice posted by: Rob -- 3/12
14 responses -- 3/29

Punch-list contract language? posted by: The Wife -- 3/7
7 responses -- 3/8

Estimating with Employees posted by: Brian -- 3/3
4 responses -- 3/17

Foreman job duties list posted by: Eric Smith -- 3/2
0 responses

Man hours for this small job posted by: stan merritt -- 2/27
31 responses -- 3/10

blade sharpening service recommendations posted by: Mike S -- 2/26
8 responses -- 3/17

commision posted by: Edward -- 2/24
5 responses -- 2/27

Facebook page for One-man shops posted by: Robert Reed -- 2/21
28 responses -- 3/16

What's the going rate for a shop helper? posted by: JeffD -- 2/21
10 responses -- 4/2

How much do you pay for your leased metal building? posted by: sore renter -- 2/21
11 responses -- 3/28

Workers Comp posted by: Legal mumbo jumbo -- 2/20
10 responses -- 2/24

Client Engagement / Referral Trolling posted by: Jim Conklin -- 2/19
6 responses -- 2/20

Figuring out labor cost per hour for Production as well as Installation. posted by: Deran -- 2/19
4 responses -- 2/20

E-myth - putting it into practice posted by: Nick Anderson -- 2/18
9 responses -- 2/20

Business name posted by: stan merritt -- 2/17
12 responses -- 3/30

Employer Question posted by: Joe -- 2/16
13 responses -- 2/21

National restoration contractors posted by: Harold morantz -- 2/15
1 response -- 2/17

Health Alert: Hearing Loss posted by: NY Times Reader -- 2/14
2 responses -- 2/15

Staff management posted by: African Man -- 2/14
10 responses -- 2/25

Is Vertical Hierarchy dying posted by: Jenny -- 2/14
6 responses -- 3/19

Making money semi-retired in woodshop posted by: David -- 2/13
11 responses -- 2/21

Employee markup posted by: David -- 2/8
8 responses -- 2/16

Implications of immigration reform on woodworking industry posted by: Economics Questions -- 2/8
16 responses -- 2/15

Scholarship Opportunities posted by: Joshua Putnam -- 2/4
0 responses

machinery education posted by: chris -- 2/2
33 responses -- 2/11

Liability / employment / insurance question posted by: JD -- 2/1
2 responses -- 2/2

Credit Cards posted by: Bernie -- 1/31
16 responses -- 2/8

Is Solid Wood Parts in business? posted by: Derek S. -- 1/30
1 response -- 1/30

Falsified close out documents posted by: anonymous -- 1/29
7 responses -- 2/6

public works general contractors posted by: shawg -- 1/27
1 response -- 1/28

What rewards and recognition system do you follow posted by: Jenny -- 1/27
10 responses -- 3/15

Booth panel connecting hardware posted by: John -- 1/25
3 responses -- 1/28

Who to go to with problem posted by: JD -- 1/24
7 responses -- 2/12

Cabinet door business posted by: Don Toebben -- 1/20
9 responses -- 1/28

ASI and Time Allowcations posted by: cabinetmaker -- 1/17
0 responses

Performance appraisal posted by: Jenny -- 1/17
7 responses -- 1/24

Virginia taxes posted by: Harry DeVrieze -- 1/13
7 responses -- 1/14

metal vents posted by: Eric Smith -- 1/12
3 responses -- 1/13

owners working alongside employees posted by: tailvise -- 1/9
16 responses -- 2/28

WiFi in the shop posted by: Tom O -- 1/9
9 responses -- 2/18

Wholesale vs. Retail posted by: Marshall -- 1/9
4 responses -- 3/14

Panel Optimizer for Apple Computers posted by: cab maker -- 1/8
8 responses -- 1/15

chicago art furniture expo posted by: Zachary -- 1/7
3 responses -- 2/4

Trade Show market posted by: Brody Gelman -- 1/6
0 responses

fire suppression required by insurance? posted by: cabinetmaker -- 1/4
4 responses -- 1/5

Prospective Employee Evaluation posted by: Naheks -- 12/28
50 responses -- 1/27

How many paid xmas bonuses? posted by: another owner/manager -- 12/25
26 responses -- 2/18

WOODWEB Shop Pet Poll: Got A Shop Pet? posted by: The Staff at WOODWEB -- 12/21
2 responses -- 1/2

How do I market reclaimed Lignum Vitae? posted by: John Dedmon -- 12/21
5 responses -- 1/8

6mm shank bits posted by: Joe -- 12/20
2 responses -- 12/30

Standards & Procedures Booklet posted by: Farrell Goff -- 12/20
32 responses -- 12/26

Warranty on End Grain Countertop posted by: JS -- 12/19
10 responses -- 12/26

Wage Determination posted by: Naheks -- 12/17
12 responses -- 12/19

Calculating Payback on Machinery posted by: Coors -- 12/16
6 responses -- 12/27

Shop lighting posted by: Rick -- 12/13
6 responses -- 12/14

Trakware Systems posted by: aash -- 12/10
1 response -- 3/1

Paper work out to the shop? posted by: Mark -- 12/10
3 responses -- 12/19

Business Focus posted by: Jarin Smoker -- 12/9
4 responses -- 12/13

work load & scheduling posted by: brian -- 12/9
3 responses -- 12/13

I need some help posted by: Rick Thaler -- 12/9
33 responses -- 12/29

Experienced Sales Rep needed posted by: Sergio Almeida -- 12/9
0 responses

Bad Clients ... posted by: Hammer -- 12/7
3 responses -- 12/8

Flap wheels for bander posted by: Joe -- 12/7
2 responses -- 12/11

Pricing posted by: Brian -- 12/6
3 responses -- 12/8

Production Work Ticket Part Deux posted by: Naheks -- 12/6
9 responses -- 12/23

Machine Valuation posted by: Naheks -- 12/4
4 responses -- 12/6

WOODWEB Sawing Machine Poll: What Type Of Saws Do You Use? posted by: The Staff at WOODWEB -- 12/4
1 response -- 12/13

Kitchen cabinet sales postition structure. posted by: Bob -- 11/29
12 responses -- 12/10

Website design posted by: Dave Nauman -- 11/28
14 responses -- 1/5

Domestic "Appleply" posted by: SF -- 11/27
13 responses -- 12/3

Edgebander Technician posted by: Naheks -- 11/26
1 response -- 11/26

Machinery sale posted by: John Schanafelt -- 11/26
5 responses -- 11/27

Sandy wood floor drying posted by: Hugh Doherty -- 11/24
18 responses -- 1/2

Customer Service posted by: Derek S. -- 11/21
11 responses -- 11/27

Production Ticket posted by: Naheks -- 11/20
0 responses

Good Sign/Bad Sign posted by: Mark -- 11/19
8 responses -- 12/3

Future Sam Maloof posted by: TS -- 11/18
4 responses -- 11/28

Large appliance handling posted by: Nick Anderson -- 11/16
6 responses -- 11/20

Air fitration or purification posted by: Denny -- 11/15
8 responses -- 11/26

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: dave j -- 11/13
0 responses

Architectural Software posted by: Scott Weinmann -- 11/12
4 responses -- 11/20

creative layoffs posted by: brian -- 11/12
3 responses -- 11/13

CNC Sale! posted by: Dennis -- 11/10
9 responses -- 11/16

Dust collector poll posted by: John D. -- 11/6
12 responses -- 12/5

scheduling software posted by: Kirk -- 11/6
9 responses -- 11/9

Looking for Brandt Edgebander tech posted by: AA -- 11/6
10 responses -- 11/16

WOODWEB Dust Collection Poll: What System Do You Use? posted by: The Staff at WOODWEB -- 11/5
0 responses

Hurricane Sandy - local woodworkers offering help to shops in need posted by: B.H. Davis -- 11/5
5 responses -- 11/6

Pricing melamine apartment cabinets posted by: Ivan -- 11/4
3 responses -- 11/5

Edgebander Technition posted by: AA -- 11/3
0 responses

Self improvement posted by: Jim -- 10/29
17 responses -- 11/29

I need to make a decision posted by: Richard Booth -- 10/27
10 responses -- 10/30

Is it legal ??? posted by: Dan -- 10/25
23 responses -- 2/19

Waste factors for estimating posted by: Greg B -- 10/25
10 responses -- 11/6

Ayen support in the USA posted by: tailvise -- 10/23
2 responses -- 10/23

Factory service in the 3rd world posted by: Anonymous -- 10/23
2 responses -- 10/28

how to paint frameless? posted by: mike -- 10/20
10 responses -- 12/5

Thomas compressor posted by: Stefano -- 10/17
2 responses -- 10/18

Secret Budgets posted by: D Brown -- 10/17
18 responses -- 11/29

road sign posted by: john boy 1 -- 10/16
3 responses -- 10/21

Design resources posted by: Brian -- 10/15
9 responses -- 11/9

quick price please posted by: mike -- 10/14
7 responses -- 10/15

Balancing price and schedule posted by: John D. -- 10/12
6 responses -- 10/14

Paying employees like auto mechanics posted by: Ben Zacharias -- 10/8
11 responses -- 10/14

I just got BLANKED over!! posted by: Emily -- 10/8
13 responses -- 11/2

Time and material billing posted by: G -- 10/4
1 response -- 10/4

"You might be a cabinetmaker if" Version 2 posted by: Tirion Fordring -- 10/4
15 responses -- 1/6

Furniture Delivery posted by: Todd Scholl -- 10/1
7 responses -- 10/16

Quotes posted by: Mr. Ope -- 10/1
16 responses -- 10/5

Constantine's Veneer posted by: B.H. Davis -- 9/28
9 responses -- 10/1

Hourly Shop Rate posted by: cabinetmaker -- 9/27
7 responses -- 11/4

Packaging posted by: Mr. Ope -- 9/26
1 response -- 9/26

a few inches can make all the difference posted by: Eric -- 9/25
8 responses -- 10/3

I Gave UP posted by: AA -- 9/25
19 responses -- 10/6

t12 to t8 floresent conversion posted by: norman orsinger -- 9/23
10 responses -- 10/6

What do you think this means? posted by: Legal Beagle -- 9/22
9 responses -- 1/5

wall paneling posted by: Dror Lev-Har -- 9/19
2 responses -- 9/20

CustomMade.com posted by: Dave Nauman -- 9/18
13 responses -- 10/11

flapwheel sanders for brandt edgebander buffing station posted by: Bob -- 9/17
4 responses -- 11/2

Bidding apples to apples posted by: Chris -- 9/16
7 responses -- 9/19

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Leon Jester -- 9/16
0 responses

Tracking and Invoicing Software posted by: Robert Williams -- 9/15
0 responses

Owners: Would you be interested in a graduated sale of your business? posted by: Ken -- 9/14
4 responses -- 9/15

Purchasing a new building for my shop posted by: Joe -- 9/14
3 responses -- 9/16

Computer posted by: Scott -- 9/13
12 responses -- 9/19

Help needed with electrical problem posted by: TS -- 9/11
8 responses -- 9/13

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Gerry Fallswell -- 9/11
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Daniel Shafner -- 9/11
0 responses

Sharing shop space posted by: Randy -- 9/9
5 responses -- 9/15

Fire Rated Substrate posted by: Tony -- 9/7
1 response -- 9/16

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Michael Cochren -- 9/4
0 responses

What is the best accounting books for newbie? posted by: Montelije -- 9/4
5 responses -- 9/11

VP Operations... What am I missing? What is it worth ? Is it worth it? posted by: J T -- 9/3
9 responses -- 9/7

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Marc L. -- 9/3
0 responses

Wood Products Manufacturers Assoc. posted by: Roger -- 9/3
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Bill James -- 9/1
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: ERX -- 8/31
0 responses

epa lead certification posted by: rob -- 8/30
7 responses -- 9/9

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: David R Sochar -- 8/29
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Chuck Gallup -- 8/29
0 responses

What's your exit plan??? posted by: mark -- 8/28
25 responses -- 9/13

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: door shop guy -- 8/28
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Bruce H -- 8/28
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Mark Elliott -- 8/27
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Big K -- 8/27
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Chuck Jones -- 8/27
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: big K -- 8/27
0 responses

Re: WOODWEB Beer Poll: What's Your Favorite Beer? posted by: Alex Hendrick -- 8/26
0 responses

Toronto installation union prevalence? posted by: Scott -- 8/24
0 responses

Architectural Woodwork Industry posted by: Stressedwood -- 8/22
37 responses -- 9/3

Traveler/job order posted by: Arvin Senne -- 8/22
0 responses

Digital Templating posted by: Naheks -- 8/21
3 responses -- 11/15

How to find CNC jobs posted by: Fred Taylor -- 8/20
5 responses -- 8/24

Wood Pellets posted by: Larry -- 8/15
12 responses -- 8/31

How to get business? posted by: Alec -- 8/14
19 responses -- 9/7

Use of planning and scheduling software in industries. posted by: jack123 -- 8/13
1 response -- 8/14

Starting is easy, but how do you get out? posted by: Arthur Allison -- 8/11
4 responses -- 8/31

Rockweell /Delta Radial Arm Saw posted by: keith Farr -- 8/9
1 response -- 8/9

Think you're having a bad day? posted by: Tim Schultz -- 8/9
17 responses -- 8/31

What would be "fair" posted by: Scott -- 8/9
13 responses -- 8/31

wood recycling posted by: michalik -- 8/8
5 responses -- 4/17

How to move into a general management position posted by: Heading for a plateau -- 8/5
8 responses -- 8/10

AWI Certification and MetaBox ? posted by: redg8r -- 8/2
5 responses -- 9/10

knowing what to charge posted by: holly -- 8/1
18 responses -- 8/8

delta 34-802 saw switch posted by: scott -- 7/31
2 responses -- 7/31

Charging Employees for Mistakes??? posted by: Farrell Goff -- 7/30
23 responses -- 8/10

Job offered in Russia posted by: Dmitriy -- 7/29
1 response -- 7/30

my future posted by: Richard Booth -- 7/28
14 responses -- 8/21

Work but no pay posted by: Bob -- 7/26
3 responses -- 8/1

Documenting process and procedures posted by: JR Rutter -- 7/26
13 responses -- 7/31

expanding into new market posted by: Richard Goodman -- 7/25
3 responses -- 7/26

i-pads & jobsite measuring posted by: T S -- 7/21
9 responses -- 8/20

20/20 program posted by: john -- 7/16
3 responses -- 7/20

cabinet weight chart posted by: Doug -- 7/16
0 responses

Repair of Egdebander Trimmer posted by: TomB -- 7/10
4 responses -- 8/1

Should I buy a band saw for ripping lumber? posted by: grey glove -- 7/7
20 responses -- 9/5

EMPLOYEE MANUAL TEMPLATE posted by: George -- 7/5
0 responses

Hot Days = Poor Production posted by: Bushrod -- 7/4
13 responses -- 7/15

To learn or not to learn? posted by: Naheks -- 7/4
4 responses -- 7/20

looking at lines of cabinet (best) posted by: john -- 6/29
4 responses -- 8/15

rev-a-shelf trash cans posted by: keith -- 6/29
1 response -- 6/29

air compressor posted by: plaminate -- 6/27
15 responses -- 7/4

How Much am I worth? posted by: Mik -- 6/25
21 responses -- 7/20

Disturbing Images posted by: Jim Falk -- 6/22
31 responses -- 9/17

Stone Fabricator posted by: Paul Allen -- 6/21
0 responses

wage stagnation posted by: John D. -- 6/18
30 responses -- 6/24

Cabinet Install Business posted by: James -- 6/17
11 responses -- 6/24

Should an employee be told not to talk to about a pay raise with others? posted by: Kelly Gelinas -- 6/17
14 responses -- 6/19

What does your customer want??? posted by: JeffD -- 6/13
9 responses -- 7/16

Small Lot Production posted by: Bob Card -- 6/10
6 responses -- 6/24

Price it out posted by: Alan -- 6/10
9 responses -- 6/12

SEO posted by: Bernie -- 6/8
4 responses -- 6/9

Two Parter ; Firing Employees , Training New Hires posted by: Bushrod -- 6/7
13 responses -- 7/9

Purchase Order posted by: Dave VV -- 6/6
3 responses -- 6/7

UPC codes posted by: Rich -- 6/5
0 responses

State of the trade posted by: Pete -- 6/4
383 responses -- 6/21

MBA program for woodworkers posted by: Geppetto's cousin -- 5/25
33 responses -- 6/4

salesman commission posted by: BOB -- 5/24
3 responses -- 5/25

stolen website drawings and/or pictures posted by: the google -- 5/22
19 responses -- 6/3

Tiger Stop posted by: Alan -- 5/21
10 responses -- 5/26

Lift Teck TV lifts posted by: Joe -- 5/21
0 responses

Injury and what to do posted by: anon -- 5/19
31 responses -- 7/3

Sales tax in New Jersey posted by: Doug -- 5/16
4 responses -- 5/19

Referencing "Morons with a screw gun" on the Archt. forum posted by: B.H. Davis -- 5/15
55 responses -- 3/4

Prevailing wages posted by: Karsten -- 5/12
2 responses -- 5/16

Selling more jobs posted by: Mike -- 5/11
9 responses -- 5/23

Various approaches to scheduling posted by: PWW -- 5/11
3 responses -- 5/12

Outdoor furniture posted by: John Reimers -- 5/11
0 responses