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    Machinery for a Small New Shop
    Advice on basic machinery choices for a small shop. March 16, 2015

    Estimation des quantités de feuilles pour les armoires
    Conseils sur les estimations approximatives et calcul plus précis du nombre de feuilles nécessaires à la construction d'un ensemble de caissons. 7 septembre 2006

    Hole Filling Tips
    Advice on filling and hiding holes in an obvious visible location on cabinet doors. November 11, 2006

    Miter Cutting Precision
    How to boost the accuracy of miter cuts for doors, without spending too much on equipment. July 28, 2012

    Test results: Waterborne products
    Comparison and testing of several different waterborne products

    Spraying a Washcoat
    Achieving a smooth, consistent application. August 26, 2004

    Switching to Water-Based Finishes
    A finisher who feels healthier after switching to water-based finishes kicks off a long, useful discussion on water-based finishing techniques. December 31, 2005

    Shellac as a Sealer
    Finishers clear up some confusion about waxed and de-waxed shellac used as a seal coat between different finish products. October 2, 2005

    Flute Size and Spacing
    A discussion of the subjective esthetics of fluted pilaster layout and style. February 11, 2010

    What's a Tough Top Coat Over Tung Oil?
    Tung oil gives a deep, rich tone to fine wood. But how do you protect it from occasional water spills? March 30, 2008

    Recreating a pine patina
    Mixing just the right color to match an old finish. October 2, 2001

    Gray Wash on Birch
    Finishers advise on achieving a washed-out gray look on birch cabinets. October 4, 2011

    Avoiding Drips and Runs with Water-Based Poly
    Brief advice on how to brush-apply water-based poly to doors without creating drips at the lower edges. December 31, 2005

    Characteristics of Beech Wood
    Woodworkers admire Beech for its machineability, stability, and good looks. January 14, 2009

    Pull-Out Drawer Shelves, Concealed Hinges, and Door Interference
    When the pull-outs bump into the doors, you have to think about re-sizing the openings, shimming the drawer slides, or both. September 30, 2010

    Dummy Finial Hinges for Inset Doors
    A cabinetmaker wants to use Euro hinges for the real hinge, but apply a fake half-hinge to the door surface for looks. January 13, 2009

    - Wood species
    Information on tree species and their uses. March 20, 2001

    Adhesives and Glues Compared
    Lots of good background info on traditional glues and modern adhesives in this long thread about gluing an Ipe edge to a countertop. January 20, 2010

    Filling Nail Holes in Paint-Grade Work
    Pros share a dozen favorite ways to hide the fasteners. June 16, 2005

    Using Lyptus
    Here's a detailed thread on woodworker experiences using Lyptus wood. April 20, 2008

    Undermount Sinks for Laminate Tops
    Tips on installing undermount sinks designed for laminate countertops. September 27, 2008

    Telescoping Extending Closet Pole Ideas
    Hardware thoughts for a tight closet problem. January 20, 2010

    Bearing Capacity of Shelf Pins
    Informal testing indicates that they are strong. July 11, 2013

    Breaking Sharp Edges on Melamine Shelving
    Suggested techniques for softening the knife-like edges of melamine shelves. December 21, 2010

    Armoires hautes debout
    Une autre approche du problème de la manœuvre des armoires trop hautes pour les mettre à leur place. 14 août 2007

    Clean Cuts in MDF
    Saw marks on cut edges could be a problem of fence alignment. Here's some advice on getting straight, clean cuts. October 9, 2006

    Support en acier pour un comptoir en granit en surplomb
    Conseils sur l'utilisation de l'acier de construction pour soutenir un comptoir en pierre, sans surcharger ni accroître le poids (et le coût) de la structure. 9 avril 2008

    Forestry at WOODWEB's Bookstore
    Forestry at WOODWEB's Bookstore

    Boatbuilding at WOODWEB's Bookstore
    Boatbuilding at WOODWEB's Bookstore

    Sawmilling - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Sawmilling - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Lumber Grading - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Lumber Grading - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Yield Formulas - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Yield Formulas - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Woodlot Management - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
    Woodlot Management - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB

    Bookstore at WOODWEB
    Bookstore at WOODWEB

    WOODWEB's Tradeshow Directory
    WOODWEB's Tradeshow Directory

    L'externalisation des pièces d'armoires est-elle judicieuse pour un petit atelier ?
    Des ébénistes discutent des avantages et des inconvénients de confier la découpe de pièces à un autre atelier. 26 janvier 2008

    Fixation des cadres de visage revisitée
    Les ébénistes explorent différentes manières de fixer les cadres de façade aux meubles. 15 août 2006

    Espace libre pour porte d'armoire encastrée
    Trois trente secondes de pouce devraient être à peu près correctes... 6 mars 2006

    Accuracy of Planers
    A woodworker looking for the finest piece of steel he can buy sets off an extended discussion of top quality planers. March 10, 2008

    Setting Shop Temperature
    A long discussion about how warm (or cool) to keep a shop, whether to turn the heat down at night and over the weekend, and the effect on costs, productivity, and quality of different practices. December 24, 2012

    Glued-Down Wide Pine Flooring
    A long discussion of installation methods for wide board floors. August 21, 2006

    Humidity, Temperature, Wood Moisture Content, and Wood Movement
    Basic technical information and an extended discussion of the way wood expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature and humidity. November 13, 2009

    What Does It Take to Be a Business Owner?
    A skilled woodworker asks: Do I have the right personality to run the business? September 27, 2012

    Fine Points of Glazed Finish Applications
    A long discussion of glaze formulation and application techniques. July 29, 2007

    Woodshop Waste Percentage
    How much wood do you waste in the construction of your product? June 21, 2004

    Ethics of Working with Interior Designers
    Another long discussion about a perennial sore point for woodworking professionals: transparency and fair dealing in the relationship with designers. April 18, 2015

    Shopping for Mortising Machinery
    Woodworkers discuss the practicality, cost, and operation of horizontal and vertical mortising equipment for door construction. June 2, 2009

    Solar Power for a Wood Shop?
    Solar panels or a windmill can supplement your shop's electric usage, but you're not going to run big iron on it without the grid doing most of the work.. June 4, 2012

    Order of Operations for Cope and Stick Machining
    Cabinetmakers discuss the details of routing operations for cope-and-stick joinery. December 9, 2013

    "Dovetail" Drawer-Box Joinery on a CNC
    Strictly speaking, this joint may not be a true dovetail. But it functions the same way, and can be efficiently cut as nested parts on CNC equipment. May 7, 2007

    Motivating Employees for Productivity
    Shop owners discuss management styles, regulating work hours, and ways to cultivate a good employee work ethic. June 23, 2006

    Straight-line vs. gang rip
    Which is better suited to this moderate operation? June 24, 2002

    Using the Rip Fence as a Stop on a Sliding Table Saw
    There are calibration and accuracy issues when using the rip fence as a work stop on a slider, but they are minor ones. November 20, 2008

    Quality of Cherry Lumber
    Cabinetmakers discuss cherry quality, grading standards, and the market. August 17, 2006

    Working Exclusively for One Client
    When a client suggests an exclusive arrangement, it's wise to think carefully about the potential downside. March 18, 2006

    Relationships with Edgebanders
    No two ways about it, edgebanders are temperamental. Here's an extended discussion on getting through the working day with your useful but finicky mechanical partner. December 7, 2007

    Doing the Front-End Math
    Jon Elvrum provides a process for making the transition to the 32mm system.

    Choosing a Spraygun for a Small Shop
    A thoughtful discussion on the pros and cons of airless, air-assisted, pressure pot, and gravity HVLP sprayguns. December 9, 2010

    Cabinetmaker Business Website Design and Content
    Advice on how to craft a woodworking business website that will interest customers and rank well in search engine results. May 30, 2011

    Why Does Plywood Warp?
    An extended technical and practical discussion of dimensional instability in plywood panels. January 20, 2010

    Mixing African and Honduras Mahogany
    A long discussion of the woodworking characteristics of various Mahogany types and substitutes, and the practicality of combining different woods in a single door. June 29, 2008

    Machinery Choices for Slab Door Production
    A discussion of which machinery will best optimize productivity: a beam saw, a panel saw, or a CNC? May 15, 2014

    Troubleshooting Cut Quality on Door Profiles
    A cabinetmaker's knives are wearing out too quickly. The discussion leads into various aspects of door profile machining. September 17, 2008

    Laminate and Substrate Movement
    A question about what might cause melamine laminate to pull loose from a countertop leads to an in-depth look at the materials involved. April 18, 2006

    Making Fluted Pilasters
    Detailed tips on efficient fluting, including images of a shop-made jig. October 5, 2004

    Re-Flattening a Warped Countertop
    A beautiful wood countertop warped after it was finished on one side only, then stored for years. This discussion is about making it flat again by kerfing the underside and clamping the piece. September 16, 2008

    Expected Service Life for a CNC Spindle
    How long should a CNC spindle last before it needs replacing? That depends on many operating conditions, including tool sharpness, type of cooling system, and ramping parameters. August 24, 2008

    Gluing and Clamping a Curved Laminated Stair Rail
    A discussion of the fine points of glue choice, glue mixing, clamping methods, and allowing for springback. March 18, 2006

    Edge Quality Issues with CNC Nested-Based Router Cuts
    Here's a look at the quality-control problem of fuzzy cut edges in panels cut by a CNC router. December 3, 2010

    Shaper Choices for Door Construction
    Cabinetmakers discuss equipment selection and machining techniques for making raised-panel cope-and-stick doors. May 22, 2006

    Edgebander Glue in Small Lots (and Related Issues)
    This thread starts with simple Q&A about getting particular glue colors in small-job quantities, but goes on to explore many aspects of edgebander setup and maintenance.February 17, 2012

    Questions for a Sales Interviewee to Ask
    Applying for a sales job? Here's a useful list for when it's your turn to ask them a few questions. August 13, 2007

    Minimizing Grain Raise with Waterborne Finishes
    Finishers discuss pro methods to avoid or counteract the grain-raising effect of water in finish formulas. September 25, 2014

    Clamping Lock Miters
    A discussion of the fine points of aligning, clamping, and gluing miter joints, with some commentary on whether lock miters are even worth the trouble. June 3, 2013

    Dust Cut Procedures
    Woodworkers describe how they make initial cuts on sheet goods to establish straight and square edges. July 27, 2008

    Making Laminate Countertops
    This complicated thread combines a healthy helping of newbie advice with some advanced debating about seam location, plus a couple of pro fabricator tips.August 16, 2012

    Hidden-Pivot Bookcase Door
    Here are detailed drawings for a nifty swinging-bookcase hidden door. October 12, 2006

    Edgebanders: Glue Pot Versus Cartridge Versus Hot Air
    Here's a detailed discussion of edgebander characteristics, for a shop owner who's trying to make a purchase decision. May 28, 2010

    Clean Cuts with Vertical Panel Saws
    Cabinetmakers discuss scoring blades, blade types, and cutting techniques for getting clean, razor-sharp cuts with panel saws. December 28, 2005

    Gun Choice for Spraying Toner Over Sealer
    To avoid mottling, use equipment that is recommended for spraying toners. April 30, 2006

    Touching Up the Burnt Ends of a Routed Flute
    Here's advice on cleaning up the rounded end of a flute if the router leaves burn marks — and on scraper sharpening, and on how to avoid those burn marks to begin with. February 11, 2010

    Whether to Rebuild an Edgebander
    Here's a savvy discussion of the pros and cons of replacing a few important parts on an edgebander to keep it running for more years. June 15, 2014

    Are Tracksaws Under-Powered?
    A tracksaw is handy when you need one, but it's no straight-line rip saw. February 27, 2015

    Arched raised panel doors
    Using jigs to make arched raised panel doors. September 25, 2002

    Latex Paint Chemistry Question
    10/24/2014

    Troubleshooting Widebelt Sander Electric Eye and Belt Tracking
    Widebelt sanders use an electric eye to control belt oscillation, and the system can malfunction in peculiar ways. October 19, 2014

    Table Saw Blade Alignment
    Advice on keeping a table saw blade parallel to the fence, and some general observations on accuracy and tolerances. October 25, 2006

    Troubleshooting Lacquer Failure in Putty Areas
    Finishers discuss what may be causing lacquer to fail around putty-filled nail holes — and how best to repair it. May 17, 2010

    What to Do When You Forget the Catalyst
    Is there any quick fix when you suddenly realize that you're spraying conversion varnish but you forgot to mix in the catalyst? Yes, but ... February 2, 2011

    Staining Maple: Blotchiness Versus Lightening
    Here's advice on how to combat Maple's tendency toward blotchiness, while avoiding the lightening effect of using a washcoat or sealer coat. July 3, 2008

    Ripping Accuracy with Vertical Panel Saws
    Tips for making accurate panel rips, and a discussion of equipment tolerances and various quirks. March 25, 2007

    Door Panel Tolerances
    Sloppy fit : Is the supplier at fault? August 7, 2004

    Murphy's Law in the Shop
    Bad things happen to good people. Want to hear about it? January 2, 2012

    Solid Wood Curved Counter Edge
    Extended discussion of fabricating a rounded-over inside radius solid-wood countertop edge. September 23, 2006

    Taper Introduced by Edgebander Premill
    A discussion of the milling accuracy and adjustment tolerances of an edgebander with premill heads. December 2, 2010

    Applying a Toasted Almond Glaze
    Four different finishers describe their methods for achieving this effect with wipe-off brown glaze over white base coat. July 29, 2007

    Optimizing Cut Quality on a Door-Making Shaper
    With a specialized machine designed for profiling door parts, it can be tricky to adjust RPMs and feed rates for a good, clean cut. July 11, 2007

    'Factory Finishes' for the Small Shop
    A fine 'factory finish' can help custom woodworkers achieve a uniform appearance when using dissimilar species or building multiple pieces. July 28, 2005

    Good Size for a Start-Up Shop
    Shop owners tell how much space they have — and whether it's enough or not. January 10, 2008

    Learning Curve with Air-Assisted Airless
    If you're used to cup guns or pressure pots, you'll want to change your technique a little when you switch to an AAA gun. November 26, 2006

    Speeding Up Repetitive Pin Insertion
    Ideas for making the placement of 600,000 grommets go a little bit faster (so it will end sooner). March 3, 2009

    Equipment for Fine-Tuning the Fit of Inset Doors
    Cabinetmakers talk about equipment choices for refining the edges of inset doors for a perfect fit. April 6, 2011

    Moisture and Wood Movement In Kiln-Dried Versus Air-Dried Lumber
    In principle, wood's response to moisture changes is the same, no matter how the wood was dried. In practice, there may be a slight difference. July 23, 2014

    Diamond-Shaped Wine Rack Construction
    Cabinetmakers discuss workable structural details for a large diamond-shaped wine rack job. October 22, 2005

    Lead Generation - Knowing Your Customer -- It's the Key to Quality Leads
    You really can’t generate profitable leads if you don’t know what you’re looking for -1998

    Aligning a Sliding Table Saw Carriage
    Another good discussion of ways to tune up a slider for accurate, precise cuts. February 28, 2012

    Troubleshooting Sanding Swirl Marks on Five-Piece Doors
    A door manufacturing shop gets advice on methods to eliminate swirl marks without laborious hand sanding. February 11, 2010

    Durability Issues with an Oil-Based Finish
    Finisher wonders why re-coats of Tung-based formula are showing unexpected softness. June 17, 2010

    Cutting a Sink Hole in a Four-Inch-Thick Wood Countertop
    An architect's brainchild leaves a woodworker with a tricky job: cutting out a hole for an undermount sink in a 4-inch chunk of Walnut. August 3, 2009

    Lighting the Sanding Table for Quality Control
    Ideas for how to supply raking light on the workpiece to make sanding imperfections easily observable. June 28, 2007

    Coloring Oak Grain
    Tips on how to replicate an Oak stain with pinkish grain in the pores. November 11, 2008

    Tenoners
    Basic descriptions of various types of tenoning machinery and their capabilities. November 13, 2008

    The Best Way To Glue Mitered Doors
    02/27/2015

    Stiffening Long-Span Bookshelves
    Pros discuss ideas for limiting mid-span shelf deflection. June 18, 2005

    Table-Saw Power-Feeder Tips
    Detailed advice on setting up and using a power feeder with a table saw. July 9, 2007

    Gluing Solid Wood Edging to Plywood Shelves
    A question about clamps leads to a detailed discussion of slick ways to glue solid edging onto plywood. November 21, 2005

    Must-Haves for Edgebanders
    Which attributes and capabilities matter most when you're comparison-shopping for an edgebander? December 31, 2012

    Re-Covering a Laminate Top
    Advice on handling the edge detail when applying new laminate over old. December 24, 2009

    Matching Natural Maple Finish to Existing Yellowing Cabinets
    Thoughts on how to make a new finish match an existing lacquer coating that has yellowed over time. April 21, 2008

    Should I Break a Large Bid into Pieces for a Customer?
    Most cabinetmakers aren't willing to itemize cost estimates. Here, forum contributors explain why. February 6, 2007

    Choosing and Setting Up Insert Cutters for a Shaper
    A woodshop owner gets advice on how to make insert tooling work properly with his equipment. July 11, 2007

    Comparing Oscillating Tools
    How do the original high-end oscillating cutter tools rate in comparison to the less expensive off brands? October 27, 2011

    Ideal Humidity in a Wood Shop
    Indoor humidity levels correspond with wood moisture content. Here's advice on humidity control. October 26, 2012

    In Search of Lightweight Shelving
    After struggling with inch-and-a-quarter laminated MDF panels, an installer looks for a better way. March 3, 2009

    Usefulness of a 15-Inch Wide-Belt Sander
    For a small shop, will a 15-inch unit do? Cabinetmakers consider the pros and cons. November 12, 2005

    Solutions for Chipping Melamine
    Melamine chips when you cut it, but the problem can be prevented — or at least minimized. November 10, 2006

    Is a Website Valuable for a Woodworking Business?
    Woodworkers tell how having a website has helped their businesses. November 26, 2007

    Glazed Finish Schedule
    Finishers discuss a proposed finishing schedule for a glazed finish. April 30, 2006

    Staining, Toning and Shading Maple
    More discussion on the fine points of obtaining even color effects on maple. April 30, 2006

    Slider, Panel Saw, or Festool?
    "All three" is the easy answer; but here are some thoughts for the cabinetmaker who is forced to choose. April 29, 2012

    Wood Distressing Tips and Tricks
    Making wood rough ain't easy. Here are some techniques that work. January 26, 2009

    Supporting Framework for a Built-In Concrete Countertop
    Cabinetmakers share their structural intuition concerning a light built-in-place framework designed to support a concrete countertop.March 13, 2014

    Finishing Cherry Without Blotching
    More tips and tricks for even staining with Cherry wood. February 13, 2009

    Tear-Out when Dovetailing Baltic Birch
    Observations on router tear-out when dovetailing plywood, and advice on how to prevent it. July 5, 2006

    Ripping an Acute Angle
    For a tricky millwork installation, the woodworker needs to rip a 65-degree angle on a plywood edge. Colleagues offer solutions. November 10, 2006

    CNC Versus Panel Saw Accuracy
    CNC equipment has a reputation for superior accuracy. Here, cabinetmakers discuss the reasons it may be so. March 25, 2007

    Running Two Compressors Together
    Further advice on tag-teaming compressors (it does get a little tricky). March 9, 2008

    Direct Mail Marketing
    Pros consider the costs and benefits of mass mailings to attract business. December 20, 2005

    Raised-Panel Door Machine Choices
    Thoughts on machinery for making door panels. May 20, 2009

    Climb-Cutting for Stiles and Rails
    Cabinetmakers suggest equipment and techniques for creating sharp-edged grooves with minimal tearout. May 22, 2006

    Trimming real wood edgeband
    Tricks for avoiding tears. April 17, 2002

    Mitering the Corner Joints of an MDF Box
    Advice on gluing and clamping a sharp, clean miter joint when building boxes with MDF. April 24, 2014

    Disposing of Cabinetmaking Waste
    Once your volume gets high, disposing of waste (and reducing it) becomes a priority. Here's a discussion. August 19, 2013

    Software for Nested Parts Production
    Users discuss the virtues of ASpan, AlphaCam, and AlphaDoor. August 30, 2005

    Cutting Miters Precisely
    Equipment and methods that help produce a better miter cut. November 15, 2011

    Shop Temperature and Wood Machining
    Is it okay not to heat the wood shop at night? Could be, but humidity changes are a potential problem. August 26, 2008

    Why Is Finish Curling Alder Veneer?
    Finish applied to thin veneer may cause curling. July 29, 2007

    Choosing a Widebelt Sander
    A discussion of widebelt sander capabilities, the function of the platen, and more. November 6, 2007

    Dado Tooling for a Sliding Table Saw
    Advice on choosing and setting up dado blades for a sliding table saw. January 9, 2015

    Laying Up Radius-Curve Door Panels
    Cabinetmakers describe ripping, joining, and planing techniques for building barrel-stave curved door fronts. September 7, 2006

    Decorative Epoxy Inlay Tips
    Advice on choosing a pourable or flowable material for decorative inlay work. March 13, 2014

    Order of Operations for Making Door Stiles
    When making rails and stiles for cope-and-stick doors, do you shape the ends or the long sides of the pieces first? Cabinetmakers have different ways, and for different reasons. February 9, 2006

    Finishing Inside the Drawers of a Fine Walnut Vanity
    Advice on whether to finish the drawer interiors of a period furniture piece, and with what. February 26, 2007

    Coping MDF Mouldings
    Tips on MDF joinery. Some people don't cope it, and some do. September 5, 2006

    Crafting a Curved Range Hood
    Buying is easier than building if you want a curved range hood. But here are some tips on building it anyway.August 16, 2012

    Contact Cement Spray-Tank Systems
    Cabinetmakers and countertop pros see big advantages to spray-applied contact cement. April 20, 2007

    Door-Sample Carrying Case Ideas
    Woodworkers discuss ways to haul a few sample doors around for showing clients. April 20, 2008

    Cutting MDF on a CNC
    MDF is rough on bits. Here's a discussion on bit choices and operating techniques. January 13, 2009

    Choosing Hinges
    Press in, dowel, or Inserta? Speed and convenience are factors in the decision. April 16, 2009

    MDF Doors: One-Piece Versus Two-Piece
    This discussion about fabricating MDF doors includes a closer look at why MDF warps, and about the difference between premium and commodity-grade material. July 13, 2010

    Considering Bifocals
    As we age, some of us need bifocals for good close-up and distance vision. In this thread, cabinetmakers who've switched to bifocals discuss the fine points of different types. September 21, 2005

    Fine-Tuning a Dowel Boring Machine
    Setup tips for accurate boring and assembly. September 7, 2006

    Stripping Raised-Panel Doors
    Advice on removing topcoat and stain from a set of highly profiled doors. July 8, 2014

    Machinery to Replicate the Look of "Scrub Planing"
    Suggestions on ways to get the scalloped-surface look of an old-style scrub plane, using power equipment. January 8, 2010

    Lift Truck for a Small Shop
    Contractors discuss ways to get heavy materials up to and down from an upper-floor loft in the shop. July 11, 2013

    Machining Mullions for Glass Doors
    Advice and a step-by-step how-to for making those pesky mullions. May 14, 2006

    Should a Cabinetmaker Take Up Finishing?
    A cabinetmaker considers bringing finish operations in house, and get advice both pro and con. May 11, 2006

    Minimizing the Need to File Laminate Edges
    Advice on getting a clean laminate edge that requires only a light touch with the file. June 12, 2014

    Twin Tablesaw Setups
    Two cabinetmakers describe (with pictures) how they set up left-tilt and right-tilt Delta Unisaws shoulder to shoulder in the shop, for versatile cutting ability in a tight footprint. July 12, 2012

    Squaring a Sliding Table Saw
    Advice on how to adjust the fence on a slider to restore its ability to make accurate, precise cuts. January 13, 2015

    Rounded-Over Ends at Window Butt Joints
    Practical and style considerations in window joinery: whether to round over ends. June 18, 2010

    Tools that Have Gone the Distance
    Interesting thread about old tools that just keep on going. June 16, 2010

    Glazing Painted Cabinets
    09/26/2014

    Warp-Free Hardwood Doors
    How do you keep large doors flat? Cabinetmakers discuss materials, construction methods, and finishing. July 21, 2005

    Aluminum Delaminating from Wood Substrate
    A decorative aluminum element separates from its wood backing — probably because they move differently. November 29, 2014

    Three-Sided Shapers Versus Multiple Machines
    For making doors, what's better: an expensive dedicated machine that cuts all the profiles, or a setup using multiple basic shapers? February 2, 2011

    Using a Widebelt Sander
    Cabinetmakers explain the advantages of widebelt sanders, and explain how and why they hand-sand with the random orbital sander after belt-sanding. July 5, 2006

    Hinge-Boring Bit Choices
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to set up for boring Euro hinge holes in hard materials. August 31, 2010

    Can Spray Finishing Co-Exist with Hand Brushing?
    Yes, in an on-site refinishing situation, some pros have success removing the doors for spraying in the shop, and brushing the carcases on site. Here are some details. April 21, 2008

    In Praise of Old-School Bench Vises
    Some simple but clever old iron that still works after many decades. Gotta love it.December 2, 2011

    Knotty Alder Bar
    Is the softness of Knotty Alder a problem in a bar situation where the wood could encounter some abuse? July 28, 2012

    Desireable Features in a Line Boring Machine
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on shopping for a line-boring machine that wil productively meet his needs. June 16, 2014

    Quartersawn Cherry Appearance
    Opinions vary on whether quarter-sawing brings out the best in Cherry. June 17, 2009

    MDF Raised Panel Doors
    MDF works well for five-piece cope-and-stick raised-panel doors. Here, craftsmen contribute advice and tips. August 29, 2005

    Flush-trimming a Hardwood Floor
    Pros weigh in on a remodeling problem: how to flush-cut around the perimeter of a hardwood floor (the baseboard can't come off). August 29, 2005

    Line Boring Attachment, or Dedicated Machine?
    A separate machine for line boring makes more practical sense than buying an attachment for another machine. April 20, 2008

    Laminate Tools: Bit and File Choices
    Advice from laminate counter specialists on bit and file selections for the tool kit. August 18, 2009

    Salvaging Downed Timber
    The sooner you saw, the better, but some trees can still yield valuable wood after years on the ground. March 26, 2013

    Is a Motorized Sliding Table Saw Fence Worth It?
    Cabinetmakers describe the benefits of upgrading the fence on a slider. June 15, 2009

    Rubbing Out a Waterborne Finish
    Is it worth rubbing out a finish after repairing a few small defects to restore the original sheen? November 15, 2011

    Hot Air Edgebander Choices
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on selecting the right edgebander. July 11, 2007

    Keeping Plywood Flat
    Pros discuss causes, cures, and prevention of warping in plywood. July 9, 2005

    Mitering Radius Moulding to Straight Moulding
    Here's help visualizing and laying out the miter cuts where a curved piece of moulding meets a straight piece with the same profile. April 24, 2014

    Dimensioning Door Tenons and Space Balls
    For raised panel doors, tenon size, mortise depth and space ball size are a small but tricky detail. September 21, 2005

    Murphy Bed Hardware Comparisons
    A comparison of various types of Murphy bed hardware, with sources of supply. March 28, 2015

    Distressing Walnut
    Tips for light distressing. January 9, 2007

    Drum Sander Tips and Tricks
    Advice on how to get good performance from a drum sander. October 13, 2008

    Dadoes and Plywood Thickness Variation
    Dimensional variation in plywood can cause trouble with dadoes. Cabinetmakers in this thread offer ways to handle the problem. September 22, 2005

    Choosing a White Lacquer
    Cabinet finishers talk about their preferences and experiences with opaque white spray finishes. January 18, 2011

    Solid Aluminum Edgebanding?
    Information about aluminum edgebanding. March 26, 2010

    Quality Control for Five-Piece Doors
    Basic information on achieving acceptable dimensional tolerances and fit when making cope and stick raised-panel doors. January 2, 2014

    Curing Time for Glued Door Joints
    If you plane or sand door panels too soon after gluing, you might experience various defects. September 15, 2011

    Troubleshooting Split-Fence Accuracy
    A split fence on the shaper allows for quick setup, but it takes time to learn how to set the fences accurately. August 29, 2006

    Applying a Bead to an Arched Face Frame
    Several suggestions for machining a bead into an arched piece, plus the simple way: make it separately and then attach it. October 27, 2011

    Raised Panel Doors - Sanding and Knife Marks
    Advice on sanding and finishing issues related to moulder knife marks in raised panel door profiles. September 18, 2014

    File Drawer Hardware
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to build custom file drawers, without that clunky off-the-shelf hardware. August 29, 2005

    Shopping for Panel Clamps
    Several different suppliers offer clamp systems that hold boards in a flat alignment while applying pressure for the edge glue joints. August 31, 2010

    Alternatives for Spar Varnish on Mahogany
    Spar varnish's softness and flexibility matches well with mahogany's softness, but dry times are an issue. Here, finishers discuss other choices. April 30, 2006

    Choosing An Installation Market
    02/03/2015

    Fridge Panel Dimensions
    Refrigerator panel dimensions provided in the manufacturer's manual should be checked against the actual appliance measurements, because sometimes things change. February 17, 2012

    Sanding Shaker Door Edges
    Cabinetmakers describe how they manage to get square door edges sanded while maintaining a consistent size. June 16, 2014

    Sawing Stainless Steel
    Stainless steel is hard to cut. Specialty blades can handle it, but it may be best to have a metal shop handle the task. February 6, 2007

    Making Tambour Doors
    Tambour door construction basics. December 28, 2005

    Working with High Gloss Laminate
    High gloss laminate telegraphs imperfections in the substrate. September 5, 2011

    Rotary Screw Compressors Pros and Cons
    Pros and cons of this advanced compressor technology. January 2, 2014

    Avoiding Glaze Ghosting
    Advice on how to apply glaze in a tight area without ghosting into other areas. January 18, 2011

    How To Charge For CNC Services
    10/12/2014

    Silver Maple Board Quality
    Sawyers who have cut up Silver Maple share their observations. January 27, 2007

    Selling Excess Capacity
    07/01/2014

    Correcting a Pink Tone on a White-Washed Oak Floor
    Pros advise on a tricky staining problem. March 26, 2007

    Raw Wood Showing at Panel Edges
    Advice on preventing tell-tale raw wood from showing when door panels shrink over the dry season. December 28, 2014

    One-Speed Versus Variable-Speed Random Orbit Sander
    A discussion of random-orbit sander characteristics. October 25, 2006

    Fix for Mis-Placed System Holes
    There are ways to patch mis-located screw holes. But it's smarter to back off and start over (you can still re-use the scrap). April 21, 2011

    Machining and Stability Characteristics of Birch
    A few facts and some hands-on impressions of Birch as a cabinetmaking material, compared to other similar woods. July 8, 2014

    Static Versus Rotary Phase Convertors
    A big rotary phase converter will give you room to grow as you add more equipment. February 13, 2009

    Giving Away or Using Up Scrap Wood
    Ideas for making use of small hardwood or plywood scrap and off-cuts. March 25, 2007

    Inserts for Custom Wood Range Hoods
    Advice on choosing the necessary manufactured liner for a wooden range vent hood. January 19, 2012

    Maintenance for a Martin T-71 Slider
    A longtime Martin owner advises a new buyer of a vintage 1985 slider how to care for the machine. January 14, 2013

    Melamine Quality Issues
    Cut-price melamine from the big-box DIY stores doesn't match up to professional-grade material, say the pros. December 28, 2005

    Design Drafting for a Tudor Arch
    Looking like a flattened Gothic arch, a Tudor arch involves a complex interaction of four radius centers. Here's some help with designing one. October 11, 2007

    Reinforcing Cope-and-Stick Joinery
    Do cope-and-stick door joints require reinforcement from dowels or tenons? September 15, 2011

    Shaper Jigs for Small Door Panels
    Cabinetmakers describe ways to hold and guide small panels through the shaper. October 13, 2008

    Edge-Banding for Prefinished Plywood
    Cabinetmakers discuss the advantages of various edge treatments for prefinished plywood. July 9, 2005

    Joints in Solid Wood Edgebanding
    How to detail the intersection where one piece of rounded-over solid wood edgebanding butts into another. March 28, 2015

    Definitions: "Paint" Versus "Lacquer"
    An opaque pigmented coating is paint ... but there's a little more to it than that. May 6, 2014

    Rolling Jobsite Tool Carts
    Ideas for putting your tool chest on wheels to get in an out of install sites quickly. September 27, 2008

    Suitable Substrates for White Conversion Varnish
    Using a pigmented finish and trying to keep the cost down, a cabinetmaker considers his choices for trim material. November 23, 2012

    Joinery for a Melamine Box with No Doors
    Advice on how to connect the top and sides of a pass-through mailbox made of melamine. June 17, 2012

    Small Trucks and Plywood
    The search for an economical rig that will haul a few full sheets occasionally. January 22, 2006

    Dishwasher Compatibility with Unconventional Toe Kick Height
    A cabinetmaker and installer searches for a workaround for dishwasher installation when a designer has specified a three-inch-high toe kick.March 28, 2015

    Fabricating a Seamless Tambour Door
    Advice on veneer layup and cutting for making a seamless (or "invisible") tambour door. December 7, 2008

    Machining Arched Top Rails for Doors
    Advice on shaper techniques for curved top rails, in order to avoid breaking the pointed tip of the sharp corners. November 23, 2012

    Edgebanding Glue Fumes
    Cabinetmakers who don't like that smell, or the health worries, have rigged up small exhaust fans to clear out the fumes. June 23, 2006

    Attaching a Newel Post to Concrete
    Tips and techniques for setting a newel post in an existing concrete slab floor. August 7, 2006

    Keyboard Pullout Drawer Front Hardware
    Pros discuss drawer slides and drawer front mounting for pull-out keyboard trays. August 29, 2006

    Strong Joints for Mitered Doors
    Cabinetmakers discuss corrugated miter fasteners, through splines, pocket screws, dovetail bowties, and other ways to strengthen miter joints. November 20, 2005

    Thinner for Wood Filler
    Advice on storing, reconstituting, or thinning solvent-based wood fillers. August 8, 2008

    MDF Bowing After Panel Saw Cutting
    Panel moisture content can cause pieces to bow when cut. October 14, 2009

    Ironing Plywood
    A cabinetmaker has success straightening out bowed plywood with a hot iron. December 28, 2005

    How to "Non-Finish" a Rustic Recycled Door
    Ideas for refinishing an old salvaged door to preserve its existing bare-wood-and-old-paint appearance. October 15, 2009

    Reducing Shaper RPMs
    Advice on stepping down a shaper's drive motor to accommodate a sanding wheel. March 27, 2012

    Edgebander Choice: Hot Air Versus Glue Pot
    A second-hand glue pot edgebander at a good price could be the better value. July 29, 2012

    Working with Silver Maple
    Like Red Maple, it's a type of Soft Maple. Machines easily, but with a tendency to fuzz. August 29, 2006

    Measurement Tools for PDF Drawings
    Notes on a couple of apps that will let you pull dimensions on a PDF drawing. March 27, 2012

    Removing Drum Sander Scratches
    Tips for detecting and sanding out the scratches left behind by a drum sander. October 13, 2005

    Industry Standard Veneer Thickness
    09/06/2012

    Warping in a Large Laminated-MDF Door
    Waterbased glue caused this MDF layup to warp in service. March 4, 2009

    Minimum Clamping Time for Doors
    How long should you keep doors in the clamps? May 15, 2012

    Appropriate HVLP Spray Gun for Waterborne Acrylic Enamel
    Recommendations on spraygun choice, thinning, and more. November 25, 2008

    Raised Panel Door Glue-Ups: Rip First or Not?
    For an 18-inch-wide door panel, is it worth ripping 10-inch-wide Mahogany down to narrower widths before gluing up, or not? July 29, 2012

    Stain-Blocking Primer Tips
    Advice on a sealing prime coat for maple casework. January 13, 2006

    Crown Moulding Calculators
    Sources for charts and calculators that provide compound-cut angles for crown moulding installation. February 8, 2008

    Whether to Study Advanced Woodworking
    Are classes on furnituremaking a good idea for a skilled cabinetmaker? March 28, 2015

    Lamination Thickness for Curved Door Rails
    Advice on specifying the laminations for gluing up a curved (bow front) door rail. June 16, 2014

    Jig for beaded faceframes
    Photographs of a shop-built jig. June 4, 2003

    Upgrade Charge for 3mm Edgebanding
    3-millimeter edgebanding is a little more expensive, so maybe you should charge a little more. June 15, 2014

    Touch-Up Toning in Place
    Spray can products might work for fixing a slight color mis-match in the kitchen. January 24, 2014

    Figuring Angles: Degrees Versus Minutes
    A little help with confusing geometry notation — how to convert "minutes" of angle to decimals. April 14, 2010

    Metal Liners for Wood Range Hoods
    Wood range hoods must have non-combustible liners. May 22, 2006

    Cupping of MDF Doors
    Depending on the nature of the particular MDF stock, machining one side may relieve surface stress and cause the finished piece to deform. December 27, 2008

    Edgebander Lubrication Schedule
    Edgebanders need frequent cleaning and greasing. December 7, 2008

    Color Standards When Finishing
    Use a color standard or guide panel to acheive consistent results

    Restaurant Booth Specifications
    Basic information on appropriate dimensions for restaurant booth seating and tables. November 10, 2006

    Routing a Curved Edge on Thick Butcher Block
    To profile 2.5-inch-thick butcher block, you need to use a template and cut from both sides. September 27, 2008

    Shopping for a 4mm-Kerf Saw Blade
    Suggestions for tooling to cut a 4mm slot for spline joinery. January 12, 2012

    Countertop Choices for a Farmer's Sink
    The way farmer's sinks are installed, there's usually an exposed edge where the countertop meets the sink. For that reason, durable countertop materials are preferred. March 1, 2006

    Making Your Own Solid Wood Edgebanding
    In a pinch, making your own edgebanding is no big deal. Here's how to do it. April 20, 2008

    Glass Shelves with Wood Frames
    Tips on how to secure glass into wood frames for glass shelving. May 22, 2007

    Under-Shelf Lighting Options
    A few tips on strip LEDs and LED and halogen puck lights for lighting under shelves. February 15, 2009

    Using a Pin Router
    They're just the ticket for one-off custom parts. June 4, 2009

    Allowing for Expansion in Door Panels
    Tips on sizing raised door panels to allow for wood movement. February 26, 2007

    Calibrating a Contractor's Table Saw
    Loosen three nuts and nudge it (hint: replace the washers with better ones). March 14, 2006

    Cross-Grain Plywood
    If you want plywood grain running up and down instead of side to side, carefully cutting and seaming the piece will usually fool the eye. July 9, 2007

    Space for Space Balls
    Quick info on tolerances for space balls in raised-panel doors. January 10, 2006

    Making Speaker Cloth Doors
    Tips on stretching and attaching speaker cloth to door frames. November 15, 2011

    Accuride Eclipse Drawer Box Preparation
    Layout dimension details for installing the new Accuride undermount slides. December 9, 2005

    Circular Arch Radius Formulas
    A little basic math, plus some links to on-line calculators for figuring arch radius numbers. January 19, 2011

    Best Practices and Training Systems
    A brainstorming session about systematically training wood-shop employees. February 6, 2007

    Baby Steps toward More Efficient Sanding
    A small shop owner considers stepping up to a drum sander or stroke sander, or just investing in more compressor capacity and some pneumatic hand sanders. October 27, 2011

    Ballparks, Estimates, Quotes and Bids -- The Fudge Factor
    A newcomer to business gets advice on managing uncertainty in the cost of a job. March 14, 2005

    Particleboard Versus MDF
    Cabinetmakers discuss materials choices. September 3, 2011

    Pros and Cons of Sawing Your Own
    A solo cabinetmaker wonders if he should mill his own lumber on the side. March 14, 2005

    Pre-Glued Banding Versus a Glue-Pot Edgebander
    Thoughts on the bond quality of pre-glued edgebanding, and tips on how to apply it. August 31, 2010

    Pigmented CV for Paint-Grade Kitchens
    Conversion varnish makes a good opaque finish, but good prep and application are important. May 15, 2012

    Pivoting Bookcase Show and Tell
    Photos and video of a unique project: a bookcase that pivots to hide a client's master bedroom. June 15, 2014

    How to Secure Floating Panels
    Using spaceballs versus pinning panels at top and bottom center points. January 22, 2006

    Plywood and Lumber for Boat-Building
    Thoughts on suitable wooden boat construction materials, and where to get them. May 23, 2007

    Point Air-Conditioning for Shops
    Advice on providing cooling to work stations rather than to the entire shop. September 17, 2014

    Building a Curved Countertop Reception Desk
    Advice on structure and finish for a curved-front desk. March 26, 2010

    Polishing Granite
    This thread covers a helpful topic: polishing scratches out of granite tops. June 18, 2010

    Building a Honeycomb-Core Desk Top
    Advice on materials and construction techniques for high-quality honeycomb-core panels. July 6, 2006

    Butt-Screwing Hinges to MDF
    Thoughts on how to securely fasten hinges to the edge of MDF panels. July 21, 2006

    Boring Machine Tolerances
    Boring different door parts on different machines has led to some alignment problems. The solution: bore holes slightly oversize. October 2, 2007

    Preventing Tear-Out with Curly Maple
    Curly maple is tough to machine. Here are tips for success. August 8, 2006

    Beam Saw Versus Sliding Table Saw
    Which to buy, slider or beam saw? Versatility, productivity, and ease of maintenance are issues to consider. August 24, 2008

    Packaging Equipment
    Basic info on shrink-wrapping machinery and related packaging equipment. November 12, 2008

    Pre-Glued Dowel Advice
    Pre-glued dowels seem to hold well if holes are precisely drilled, but don't save a lot of time except in an automated setup. January 2, 2012

    Hinge Insert Dowel Tightness
    Troubleshooting loose hinge attachment. October 3, 2011

    Painting MDF for Entertainment Centers
    Advice for a cabinetmaker on applying solid pigmented coatings to MDF. March 12, 2015

    Handheld Edgebanders
    A few quick thoughts on whether a handheld edgebander is a worthwhile tool for a serious shop. April 19, 2015

    Problem: Oven Melts Edgeband Glue
    Some glues soften from heat after setting, others don't. January 2, 2014

    Hinging for a Bifold Door Retrofit
    Thoughts on hinge choice for bifold doors to be installed on a wide opening for an existing entertainment center. October 26, 2011

    Preventing the Grain-Raising Effect of Waterbased Pigmented Primers
    Water-based formulas cause wood grain to swell. Here are a few suggested remedies. December 1, 2005

    How Many Hinges?
    This thread includes a handy chart for deciding when a door large or heavy enough to require a third or fourth hinge. August 12, 2014

    Proper Suction For Range Hood
    04/20/2016

    Beveled Edge Slab Oak Doors
    A cabinetmaker describes his technique for fabricating beveled-edge doors with a solid wood edge, MDF core, and veneer faces. November 22, 2005

    How To Make This Product
    08/22/2014

    Blowout on Arched Rail Trailing Edge
    Advice on getting a clean profile on coped arch-top door rails. May 28, 2010

    Pricing for Built-In Shelf and Media Center Units
    Cabinetmakers consider how materials, finishes, and installation may affect the value of a representative built-in unit. April 11, 2008

    Shop Power Choice: Single Phase or Three Phase?
    Shop owners discuss the relative pros and cons of three-phase and single-phase power supplies. February 6, 2010

    Table Saw Safety Accessories
    A long discussion on the utility and practicality of guards, splitters, and automatic blade brakes. November 26, 2007

    How to Prevent Sanding Swirl Marks
    There is more to power sanding than you might think. Here, pros discuss the fine points. December 26, 2006

    Veneering with contact cement
    Is this kosher? October 30, 2002

    Shop-Built Beaded Face Frame Notching Machine
    A Woodweb member displays the machine he invented and built to automate the notch cuts for beaded face-frame joinery. June 15, 2009

    Mélange de borate pour lutter contre les scolytes
    Ce qui commence comme une question sur le contreplaqué de 1/4" ou de 1/2" pour les dos d'armoires se transforme en une longue discussion sur le contreplaqué que les ébénistes préfèrent pour la construction des carcasses, et pourquoi. 20 janvier 2007

    AdWords Campaigns: Do They Work?
    Woodworking business owners discuss the results they've seen from Google AdWords campaigns. April 29, 2010

    Pre-Qualifying Homeowners
    Thoughts on how to weed out the tire-kickers. (Remember, talk is only cheap if you call a buck a minute "cheap.") December 26, 2006

    Solid Surface as a Shelf Nosing
    An architect's query sets off a spirited discussion of using solid surface material for shelf nosings. Appropriate adhesives, durability, and movement rates are issues (and yes, it has been done before). June 10, 2006

    Table-Saw Safety Accessories
    How to keep a table saw safe, and why it matters. May 22, 2006

    Tape Measure Accuracy
    Even before they get dropped on the shop floor, tape measures are unreliable. Calibrating your machinery instead might work better than relying on any tape. May 13, 2008

    Selecting Shelf Pins
    Shelf pins are a small detail, but one that can make a difference. February 20, 2008

    Basic Edgebanding Methods
    Simple, low-cost tips and tricks for small-volume edgebanding work. April 16, 2009

    Fire Sprinkler Requirements for a New Woodshop
    including a story of one disastrous fire. December 14, 2005

    Cutting Dadoes on a Sliding Table Saw
    Many sliders will accept a dado blade set. You'll have to consider the riving knife when using one for that purpose, though. August 17, 2006

    Supporting a Giant Lazy Susan
    A brainstorming session on the mechanical aspects of a super-sized-and-customized Lazy Susan. January 21, 2007

    Installing Three-Piece Crown Moulding Solo
    Slick tips and tricks for hanging three-piece crown moulding without a helper. February 11, 2010

    Edgebanding With Veneer
    Exploring ways to attach matching veneer to the edges of veneered panels. October 3, 2009

    Good Things to Have on a Sliding Table Saw
    Are independently-powered scoring blades or extra-long length important? January 8, 2007

    Faire fonctionner les télécommandes à travers les portes des armoires
    Des modules complémentaires sont disponibles pour permettre la commande à distance des signaux infrarouges à travers les portes en bois. 6 février 2007

    Breaking Edges on Shaker Doors
    Easing the edge on a door panel improves finish performance. January 3, 2014

    Miter-Saw Kickback Injury Story
    Miter-saw one, woodworker zero. Pain. Injury. January 19, 2011

    Fine-Tuning for Accurate Cross-Cuts
    starting with zeroing in your square itself. July 28, 2007

    Cutting Flutes in Pilasters
    Advice on using a table saw or router to make fluted woodwork. January 13, 2009

    Shop-Built Sliding Table Saw Sled Decisions
    Advice on whether to build a shop-rigged table saw sled, buy a sliding table attachment, or step up to a professional-grade slider. January 19, 2011

    Budget Cross-Cutting Solutions
    Suggestions on gearing up for wide panel cross-cuts without investing in an expensive sliding table saw. March 25, 2007

    Air Versus Electric Random Orbital Sanders
    Air-powered sanders are sweet, but they call for a big compressor — and there are electric sanders that do a nice job. July 5, 2006

    Adhésifs pour le resurfaçage des armoires
    Des professionnels expliquent comment coller un placage papier sur une armoire existante. 5 septembre 2006

    Troubleshooting Curved Miter Cuts
    Big chopsaw cutting a little concave? Blade quality and technique might both play a role. August 8, 2008

    Sanding Tool Choices: Pneumatic Versus Electric
    Woodworkers discuss the merits and drawbacks of various finish sander options. April 14, 2010

    Sloppy-Fitting Biscuits
    A primer on what's too loose, too tight, and just right. February 25, 2005

    Sander Skittering and Vacuum Suction
    Reported control problems with some sanders may be solvable by adjusting dust collection vacuum settings. July 16, 2008

    Radial Arm Saw Blade Issues
    With the wrong blade, radial-arm saws will grab the work piece and "self-feed" it in. May 20, 2009

    Choix de charnière pour un recouvrement plus grand
    Conseils pour la conception d'armoires à cadre avec portes superposées très rapprochées sur les bords. 22 juin 2010

    Faut-il coller les panneaux aux montants et aux traverses ?
    La réponse de base est non (ne collez pas les panneaux de porte aux cadres), mais certains points importants ont été soulevés dans cette discussion. 15 novembre 2011

    Ventilateurs et grilles pour refroidir un meuble TV
    Un ébéniste reçoit de l'aide pour comprendre comment faire circuler suffisamment d'air pour refroidir un grand téléviseur chaud. 11 juillet 2007

    Still Can't Get To The Bottom Of This Pinhole Issue.
    09/30/2014

    Waterbased Finishes
    Advice on selecting a waterborne finish system. February 12, 2010

    Troubleshooting Adhesion Failure in Conversion Varnish Over Lacquer
    Conversion varnish needs a mechanical bond. Here, pros analyze a case where it's not sticking. May 17, 2005

    Troubleshooting a Wrinkling Problem
    A clear conversion varnish sealer is wrinkling in a few spots over an oil-based stain. What's the problem? July 11, 2013

    Problems with Lacquered Hardwood Plaques Sticking Together
    Finishers discuss why a finished pieces would stick together even after months of drying. June 17, 2009

    Troubleshooting Lacquer Adhesion Problems
    Advice on improving adhesion of lacquer over a wiping stain. May 17, 2010

    Sprayer Comparison: AAA Versus HVLP
    Experts discuss the quality, efficiency, and cost issues for air-assisted airless and high-velocity low-pressure technologies. March 18, 2005

    Maple Veneer
    10/10/2014

    Opaque Finish Choices
    Finishers discuss their preferred opaque finish products. February 15, 2015

    Waterborne Paint
    12/08/2017

    Conversion varnish primer
    pot life and durability. May 2, 2001

    Finish Coating Toughness Comparisons
    This discussion about how to choose a tough finish includes a brief explanation of the industry TR standard rating system. March 29, 2006

    Sheen of Conversion Varnish
    Thorough mixing is required to keep flatting agents dispersed in the formula. Also, sheen dulls somewhat as the finish cures. May 11, 2006

    Finishes for Drawer Interiors
    A cabinetmaker looks for advice on drawer finishes that are tough, and don't smell bad. September 16, 2008

    Working with Tamarack Wood
    A discussion of Tamarack's suitability for board and batten siding, and for other uses. December 28, 2006

    Re-Spraying Over Old Conversion Varnish
    Suggestions for prepping an existing CV coat before re-applying. October 2, 2005

    Stain Recoat
    10/15/2014

    Armoires suspendues sur murs en plâtre
    Les installateurs de meubles discutent du problème classique des maisons anciennes : Br trouver de la viande derrière le plâtre. 18 mars 2006

    Thinning Enamel Paint
    Thinning paint for spraying has gotten a little tricky now that the solvent content of the paints themselves has been cut back by regulations. May 7, 2007

    Application of PVC Edgebanding
    An edgebander is the method of choice, but here are some alternative suggestions as well. September 5, 2006

    Limiter l'ouverture de la porte de l'armoire
    Options permettant de limiter l'ouverture des portes d'armoires vers l'extérieur afin d'éviter les collisions. 15 mai 2012

    Construction de panneaux latéraux sur des armoires de cuisine
    Idées de conception et de construction pour les panneaux d'extrémité des armoires à cadre frontal. 4 juin 2012

    Fixation des panneaux finis au dos d'un meuble de bar
    Conseils pour cacher les fixations lorsque vous fixez des panneaux à un meuble. 29 juillet 2012

    Shaper Choice for Making Door Panels
    A 5 horsepower shaper gives you some extra power when you need it, but you can get by with 3 horsepower. Here's an extended discussion of the options. April 16, 2009

    Whether to Hinge-Bore Before Finishing, or After
    A close vote, with comments, on when to bore doors for hinges. January 19, 2011

    Getting Value from a Vintage Hinge-Boring Machine
    The purchaser of an outmoded MeplaMat 3000 boring machine gets advice on how to use it in modern work. September 25, 2014

    Problèmes d'ajustement du réfrigérateur
    Les réfrigérateurs à « profondeur de comptoir » n'offrent pas un véritable aspect encastré : Br les côtés sont exposés, comme cet ébéniste l'a appris à son grand désespoir (et à celui de son client). 2 novembre 2010

    Espacement des espaces entre les portes à recouvrement complet
    Réflexions sur la distance à respecter entre les portes à recouvrement intégral. 13 janvier 2008

    Easing the Edge of Shaker Style Doors
    A light touch is all that's called for. April 6, 2007

    Armoires suspendues au plafond
    Pas de murs sur lesquels fixer, et pas de dos sur l'armoire, voici quelques suggestions pour monter en toute sécurité ces armoires personnalisées. 25 mars 2007

    Troubleshooting Glue Joint Performance with Steamed and Bent Wood Glue-Ups
    Lots of advice on the fine points of achieving solid glue joints when laminating steamed and bent wood. October 30, 2010

    Filling nail holes in prefinsihed moulding
    The installer has shot your custom-milled cherry job full of nail holes. What do you do? September 19, 2001

    Fastening Retrofit Stair Treads
    Installers discuss how to fasten replacement oak stair treads to an existing old stringer so as to minimize squeaking. September 5, 2006

    Darkening Cherry to Match Existing
    Advice on using sunlight or UV to quickly darken Cherry wood, and some serious warnings about certain chemicals. April 9, 2007

    Matching a Dull Brown Stain
    Experienced finishers advise on how to sneak up on an existing toned and sprayed brown finish. July 14, 2010

    Glue for Laying Up an Overhanging Wood Countertop
    What kind of adhesive will work well for a wood countertop subject to some unusual structural stresses? July 9, 2007

    Glueing Up a Mitered Bar Top
    Adhesive choice and clamping and fastening methods for a tricky glue-up problem. June 30, 2007

    Copper-Clad Table Top
    Ideas for wrapping and fastening copper sheeting over a plywood table top. January 7, 2010

    Mixed-Wood Countertop Details
    A discussion of glue-up, sanding, and fastening issues for a countertop made with alternating strips of maple and mahogany. March 1, 2006

    Friction Between Wood and Jointer
    Waxing helps wood slide more easily, but the outfeed table may also need adjusting. February 6, 2007

    Shelf Stiffening Methods
    A discussion of shelf spans, shelf materials, and reinforcing methods to prevent sagging. April 10, 2008

    MDF pour panneaux surélevés
    Des professionnels discutent des caractéristiques des panneaux de fibres à densité moyenne pour la fabrication de portes d'armoires. 10 novembre 2006

    Faut-il placer un réfrigérateur dans un coin ?
    Des ébénistes se penchent sur un problème d'aménagement de cuisine : Br placer un réfrigérateur en diagonale dans un coin. 27 septembre 2008

    Faire fonctionner deux compresseurs ensemble
    Conseils supplémentaires sur la collaboration entre compresseurs (cela devient un peu délicat). 9 mars 2008

    Espacement des étagères des armoires de rangement
    Idées sur l'utilité des étagères réglables et sur l'espacement pratique des étagères dans les armoires de cuisine. 8 décembre 2010

    Limites de portée pour les étagères en contreplaqué
    Au-delà de trois pieds, vous risquez d'être confronté à des problèmes d'affaissement. Les professionnels discutent des limites de portée et des options de renforcement des étagères. 11 novembre 2005

    Profondeur appropriée pour les armoires sans cadre
    Au cours d'une longue discussion, les ébénistes partagent leurs observations, leurs opinions et leurs expériences sur les dimensions des armoires sans cadre. 14 décembre 2005

    Shop-Built Drying Racks
    Cabinetmakers compare shop-rigged drying racks for freshly-finished parts. March 20, 2006

    Square Drive Versus Phillips Head Screws
    A discussion of screw characteristics and preferences, with some interesting history and background. June 17, 2009

    Sliding Table Saw Tips and Tricks
    Sliding tables saws ease the work, but there's a knack to using them. In this thread experienced hands help a new slider owner learn a few dance steps. July 22, 2005

    Line Boring Equipment on a Budget
    Is there anything short of a line-boring machine that will serve the purpose as an intermediate upgrade?May 15, 2012

    Oversize Drawer Construction
    Five out of five doctors agree: heavy slides, extra slides underneath, and no guarantees. August 29, 2005

    Tailles de vis pour la construction de caissons d'armoires
    Les ébénistes discutent des préférences en matière de vis pour l'assemblage des carcasses. 27 décembre 2008

    Countersinks and Self-Sinking Screws
    Countersink bit and self-countersinking screw recommendations. April 9, 2008

    Staining with Spaceballs in Door Panel Grooves
    Causes and prevention for staining related to door panel spaceballs, and a discussion of alternative products. February 16, 2014

    Lining Drawers with Felt
    Tips and warnings on a tricky custom touch. June 5, 2006

    Tambour Source Needed For 24" Tall Appliance Garage
    01/05/2015

    Tambour Door Tips
    More good ideas for tambour door construction. March 3, 2009

    Loose Biscuit Problem
    When biscuits fit too loosely to align pieces accurately, the cutter may be the problem. June 15, 2009

    Hardware for a Flip-Down Door
    What you need are "flap stays." November 29, 2014

    Infrared Controls and Speaker Cloth
    Will an IR remote control device work through speaker cloth? March 1, 2006

    Méthodes de tarification des travaux d'ébénisterie
    Après des années d'estimation détaillée des coûts des armoires, boîte par boîte, vous disposez peut-être de suffisamment de données pour commencer à prendre des raccourcis. 2 octobre 2007

    Budget Alternatives to Teak
    A search for "poor man's Teak" evolves into a discussion of customers, their tastes and motivations. December 30, 2005

    Hardwood Plywood Grades
    Here's a concise explanation of hardwood plywood grades and what they mean. March 26, 2009

    Catégories de contreplaqué en bois dur
    Voici une brève explication des catégories de contreplaqué de bois dur et de leur signification. 26 mars 2009

    Centering the Belts on an SCM Sandya 3S
    Keeping sanding belts on track requires knowing about a particular set screw and fitting. June 15, 2014

    Vacuum application FAQ
    All aspects of vacuum and how it is used by the woodworker. March 18, 2002

    Mahogany Finish - Custom Woodwork Finish for a Brazilian Boat Cabin
    Want to get technical? Read along with this conversation as a newcomer to finishing gets expert feedback on his evolving technique for refinishing a yacht interior in Brazil. April 29, 2012

    Setting Up Excalibur Slider
    Tips and photos for accurate alignment. March 14, 2004

    Correcting Stair Riser Height in Place
    An old stair stringer with incorrect riser dimensions needs fixing, on site. Here's a long discussion about how to do it. July 30, 2009

    Compound Curved Veneered Panels
    Theoretically, it's impossible (or "impractical") — but hey, we can dream. January 20, 2010

    Choosing a CNC Router
    This long and detailed thread covers a lot of subjects relating to the pros and cons of various CNC characteristics and capabilities. October 19, 2014

    Choosing to Accept Credit Cards
    Shop owners share experiences with taking payment by credit card. April 6, 2007

    Fish-Eye Reducer: Is It Addictive?
    Legend has it that if you use fish-eye reducer once, you have to use it forever. Here, finishers argue the point, pro and con. November 27, 2007

    Drying Compressor Air
    This long, detailed discussion covers the whys and hows of drying out the air that flows through your compressed-air lines to power tools and spray equipment. April 6, 2007

    Shop-Built Custom Shapers
    Advice on motor and pulley sizing for a dedicated-purpose shop-built shaper, plus a discussion of the alternatives to making a special-purpose tool. March 3, 2009

    What Does "Old Growth" Mean
    The sawing and drying forum discusses what "old growth" means when used to describe lumber, and what qualities "old growth" wood may or may not have. May 14, 2006

    Shopping for a Used Edgebander
    This discussion of comparison shopping for an edgebander has some detailed info from a maintenance and repair technician. May 30, 2011

    Sizing Up a Shop That is For Sale
    Another worker ponders whether to buy a shop that's up and running, or set up his own from scratch. Lots of good angles considered in this long thread. July 2, 2008

    A Curved Mahogany Bar Top
    This discussion of a curved bar top job gets into wood choices, joinery, templating, fabricating, and more. February 13, 2009

    Color matching standards
    Are they even possible? May 1, 2003

    Start-Up Advice for Businesses
    It's the same old story: A skilled craftsman (and new solo businessman) just figured out he's been making three dollars an hour. Guys who have been there and done that chime in with advice and encouragement. December 14, 2005

    Maple Hassles
    Woodworkers kick Maple's reputation around on this thread — but there's plenty of good information here about how to get the best out of it. April 9, 2008

    Three Phase Current, Demand Charges, and Phase Converters
    Shedding some light on ways to minimize power company "demand charges," with an in-depth look at the way phase converters function. December 3, 2010

    Iwf 2010
    Reports from 2010 years IWF show in Atlanta prompt the question: are big woodworking machinery shows a thing of the past? April 4, 2011

    Responding to Cold Sales Calls
    How should a busy shop owner relate to salespeople who drop in unannounced and uninvited? February 26, 2012

    Relief for Hurting Feet
    Long days in the shop are rough on feet. Here, woodworkers share sympathy and suggest practical ways to ease the pain. September 7, 2006

    Sawing Utility Poles
    Information on the wood species and treatment chemicals found in utility poles. May 11, 2005

    Choosing Compressed Air Line Piping Materials
    Here's a long, detailed, and well-informed discussion about air supply pipe materials, sizing, and layout. January 19, 2011

    Applying Paper-Backed Veneer
    A question about the best adhesive to use for paper-backed veneer over plywood leads to an extended discussion comparing professional methods to inexpensive and less-durable DIY options. March 18, 2006

    Tuning Up an Older Edgebander
    A cabinetmaker gets help with an adhesion problem with an old-model Adwood edgebander. September 27, 2009

    Troubleshooting Blotchy Effects with a Water-Based Finishing Schedule
    Waterborne finishes make it tricky to get even tinting on some wood surfaces. Here, a finisher tries to zero in on a workable dye stain, barrier coat, and tinted topcoat system. December 28, 2007

    Dowel Joint Design, Strength, and Precision
    A long discussion on tweaking dowel and hole size to get good alignment and a strong joint. January 19, 2011

    Sealing Maple Plywood Before Staining
    A beginner asks for advice on a hand-applied seal coat for maple plywood to allow even staining with a brushed top coat. March 25, 2007

    Machining MDF Raised Panels
    Four out of four doctors agree: you can run MDF door panels in one pass on the shaper, if your cutters are sharp.January 2, 2014

    Mixing Stain to Make Teak Look Like Wenge
    Here's a primer on mixing your own custom stains from primary colors, plus some rare old lore on getting finishes to last on oily woods like Teak. July 29, 2007

    Widebelt Sander Adjustment and Scratch Patterns
    A close look at widebelt sander head adjustment and its effect on the quality of the results. April 29, 2010

    Tweaking a Woodmaster Sander
    Advice on how to get acceptable sanding performance out of a small multi-purpose machine. January 19, 2011

    Keeping the Glue Pot Clean
    This thread starts with a question about glue brands, but evolves into a discussion about how to operate the glue-pot edgebander to avoid charring of glue and reduce the need for cleaning the equipment. November 2, 2010

    Re-Negotiating an Equipment Lease Near the End of the Term
    Is it worth trying to modify the payment schedule in the late months of a long lease of shop equipment? June 7, 2011

    Choosing and Using a Pocket Hole Jig
    Thoughts about what entry-level pocket-hole system to choose, and how to get the best use out of it. March 26, 2008

    Compressor Noise
    Thoughts on choosing a quieter air compressor, or muffling a noisy one. April 18, 2006

    Straight Line Ripping on Two Edges
    Cabinetmakers discuss the difficulty, cost, benefits, and drawbacks of buying lumber that has been straight line ripped on two edges — or buying the equipment and doing it yourself. October 13, 2012

    Drum Sander Versus Wide Belt
    Shop owners discuss the differences and share experiences. October 8, 2005

    Troubleshooting Table-Saw Tearout
    Blade sharpness is a bigger factor than you might think. May 10, 2005

    Adjusting the Glue Line on an Edgebander
    A thorough description of how to systematically adjust an edgebander glue line. June 7, 2011

    Math Question: Dimensioning Angles
    Cabinetmakers chime in on methods for determining the size of an angled plane. February 8, 2005

    Compressor Choices for Pneumatic Sanders
    It takes a lot of air to power air sanders, but many shop owners consider the upgrade worthwhile. Here's extensive advice on compressor choice, with additional tips on setup and operation. September 8, 2007

    Types of Mahogany
    Here's a little in-depth info about the various wood species that are labeled "Mahogany." March 13, 2014

    Edgebander Options and Space Considerations
    A closet contractor working in a small space considers an edgebander upgrade. September 7, 2006

    Maintaining Sharpening and Honing Stones
    Solid advice on selecting and using water stones and oil stones, and about how to keep them clean and flat. November 16, 2010

    Considering 2k Polyurethane Finishes
    A long and thoughtful discussion on the virtues and drawbacks of two-component urethane finishes. October 2, 2005

    Adhesive Issues with Solid Wood Edgebanding
    Cabinetmakers discuss whether and how to prime surfaces before applying solid Maple edgebanding to particleboard edges. July 15, 2011

    Depth Adjustment on a Pocket Hole Machine
    A woodworker gets advice on setting the depth of plunge on an old model of the Kreg Foreman pocket hole machine.June 17, 2013

    Edgebander Glue Pot Troubleshooting and Maintenance
    Getting into the nuts and bolts of an underperforming edgebander. April 10, 2012

    Choosing a Phase Converter
    Here's advice on choosing a phase converter to bump up two-phase power to supply three-phase motors, with some explanation of how those gizmos actually work. January 31, 2012

    Glue Pot and Pistol Technology
    Here's a close look at pressurized glue pot and pistol glue applicators, which offer convenience, versatility, and good control. November 15, 2011

    Replacing Insert Cutters on a Holz-Her Edgebander
    The Woodweb community steps up with detailed instructions and drawings for an edgebander owner who has gotten himself in too deep with a maintenance issue.July 5, 2011

    Exterior Door Construction Details
    A discussion of the relative merits of mortise and tenon versus dowel construction. July 3, 2006

    Setting Up and Using a Dual-Drum Sander
    Some useful tips on drum-sander operation. January 11, 2007

    Need a Bigger Shop ... Lease or Purchase?
    There are good reasons to buy the space you need instead of leasing — if you're ready to take the plunge. December 27, 2010

    Advances in Edgebander Technology
    Woodworkers describe good results from applying the adjustability and programmable features of the newest generation of edgebanders. January 23, 2014

    Troubleshooting Poor Edgeband Adhesion
    Temperature and priming could be the culprits when PVC edgebanding doesn't stick well. April 12, 2011

    Downsizing Considerations
    What size operation fits your style? April 10, 2005

    Moving and Unloading Machinery
    Practical advice for getting a large, heavy, and expensive piece of industrial equipment off the truck and into place in the shop. October 12, 2007

    Marketing and Sales for Commercial Millwork
    Commercial work can bring headaches and heartburn. But if you're willing to risk that, how do you position yourself for that market? February 17, 2011

    Shopping for a Slider
    Comparing and contrasting two makes of sliding table saw, with comments about the fine points of user-friendliness. February 2, 2011

    Exterior door finishes
    Products to use for protection from rain. May 22, 2002

    Hydraulic Clamping Press for Laminating Lumber
    Thoughts about hydraulic and pneumatic clamps in the wood shop. December 19, 2009

    Understanding "TR" and "OP" Durability Ratings
    The TR and OP durability ratings published by the Architectural Woodworking Institute refer to specific categories of finish, and have to be understood to be useful. August 22, 2013

    Support and Span Limits for a Concrete Top
    A discussion of table design involving issues of wood deflection and concrete span capability. June 15, 2009

    Sliding Table Saws — New Versus Used
    When the budget is tight, a used high-end slider can be a better value than a brand new low-end machine.November 15, 2011

    Sizing a Phase Converter for the Load
    Advice on matching the capacity of a rotary phase converter to the demands of the equipment it serves. May 28, 2010

    Wide Belt Sanders and Phase Converters
    Stepping up to a large widebelt and three-phase power brings a big boost in capacity and efficiency. January 1, 2012

    Fine-Tuning an Edgebander
    Detailed advice on tweaking the edgebander so that edges don't require hand-trimming or sanding. November 30, 2009

    Troubleshooting a New Slider
    After getting a variety of advice on finding the source of trouble, a woodworker finds out his new sliding table saw had a bad motor from the factory. September 3, 2014

    Shopping for a Used Slider
    Cabinetmakers discuss the desireable and undesirable attributes to consider in purchasing a previously owned sliding table saw on a budget. November 15, 2011

    Do Edgebanders Provide Perfect Output?
    Few, if any edgebanders will consistently produce panels that can pass your thumb's feel test — and none will without continual tending by a good operator. December 27, 2006

    Mystery Spots on Finished MDF
    Finishers try to figure out why pale pink spots keep materializing through opaque finishes on MDF panels. November 25, 2008

    Choosing a Moisture Meter
    A well-informed discussion comparing the cost and characteristics of various pin and pinless moisture meters. October 11, 2012

    Lubricating a Sliding Table Saw
    Views on how to stop a slider from squeaking. December 10, 2007

    Troubleshooting the Air Tracking on a Widebelt Sander
    A cabinetmaker gets help with the analog control mechanism on his widebelt sander. March 12, 2015

    Giving Vendors Feedback
    A discussion of whether and when to tell tooling vendors that you found a better price elsewhere. September 8, 2007

    Odd Light Spots on Finished Cherry
    Is it glue marks? Fingerprints? Bad sanding? Cabinetmakers try to get to the bottom of a peculiar finish defect in stained Cherry. July 28, 2012

    Chipout Problems when Cutting Melamine
    Badly sharpened blades, an out-of-tune beam saw, or maybe just too many sheets at once might be causing excess chipout on melamine cuts. July 6, 2006

    Glazes and crackles
    How to use glazes and crackles to produce dramatic effects. November 21, 2000

    Router Overheating
    Woodworkers discuss how hot router bits and collets should be expected to get during normal operation, and what might cause them to overheat. September 7, 2006

    Applying Solid Wood Edges to Plywood Shelves
    What the most efficient way to put a solid wood edge on a plywood shelf? July 27, 2008

    Compressor Issues with Air-Powered Sanders
    Pneumatic sanders use a lot of air, and can strain the capacity of some compressors. January 19, 2012

    Cutting Tenons on a Shaper
    Advice on making end tenons on a shaper. March 3, 2009

    Drum Sander Tweaks and Modifications
    Drum sander owners discuss ways to get good performance from the sandpaper rolls. April 27, 2006

    Matching a Finish from a Cell-Phone Photo
    No kidding — the challenge is to make a reproduction poplar chest of drawers look like this photo taken by a cell-phone camera. Finishers weigh in with advice. April 30, 2006

    Drum versus belt sander
    Pros and cons of two approaches to surface sanding. October 9, 2002

    Downdraft Sanding Tables
    Cabinetmakers sing the praises of downdraft sanding tables, and discuss whether it's worth building your own. November 20, 2005

    Applied Versus Captured Drawer Bottoms
    Cabinetmakers discuss the strength, appearance, speed of construction, and perceived value of different drawer-bottom attachment methods. May 12, 2008

    Squaring up a Vertical Panel Saw
    Here's advice on tweaking a second-hand vertical panel saw into square (with the proviso that a trained tech will do it faster and better).February 16, 2014

    Routers
    Basic descriptions of various types of routers commonly found in wood shops, including CNC router equipment. November 13, 2008

    Widebelt Sander Choices and Power
    Advice on shopping for a widebelt sander, and supplying it with three-phase power. May 18, 2010

    CNC Shop Fire Risk
    Hot bits, sawdust, and vacuum airflow add up to a potential for fire, as these stories attest. September 28, 2009

    Double-Checking Moisture Content
    You can check your moisture meter by drying wood samples and weighing them, but the method has its own uncertainties and imprecisions. August 29, 2006

    Construction Hole Boring Accuracy Tips
    Here's advice on how to get consistent, high-accuracy performance from a construction boring machine. October 3, 2011

    Clamp Retrofits for Sliding Table Saws
    Here's a discussion of site-built clamp setups for the slider, with some instructive photos. June 17, 2009

    Edgebander Glue-Pot Maintenance
    Advice on how to prevent an edgebander glue pot from wearing out prematurely. October 9, 2006

    Vinyl Sealer Tips with Maple
    Explanations of why vinyl sealer helps prevent blotching when finishing Maple, and advice on getting the best performance with it. February 8, 2008

    Humorous Tool Definitions
    Do not read this while drinking, or your beverage may go up your nose and on your keyboard. December 28, 2006

    Spraying Opaque Finishes on Millwork
    Here's a lot of information on spraying acrylic paint (and its drawbacks), plus some advice on better opaque pigmented coating choices. June 18, 2013

    Tips on Working with Walnut
    A little advice for a cabinetmaker about to build a countertop using Walnut. October 11, 2012

    CNC Carving Capabilities
    A discussion of custom carving and entry-level CNC equipment. December 14, 2009

    Dark Stain for Maple
    Advice on staining maple a dark color, with the use of a washcoat and toners. June 17, 2009

    Compressors and Random-Orbit Air Sanders
    Pneumatic sanders are air hogs — you need a high-capacity compressor rated for continuous duty. July 16, 2008

    Rotary Screw Compressors for Intermittent Use?
    Rotary screw compressors are best for high volume continuous operation. What about situations with more stopping and starting?October 13, 2012

    Working with Paper/Resin Composite Countertops
    These paper and resin composite materials cut and sand nicely. Here are some tips. September 26, 2006

    Radio-Frequency Glue Curing
    Cabinetmakers report varying experiences with RF glue-welding equipment. August 8, 2006

    Fixing a Too-Dark Stain Job
    A finisher tried to match a stain color, and erred on the dark side. Colleagues offer advice and suggestions. July 11, 2005

    Gloves in Woodshops
    The consensus view is, no gloves allowed when operating machinery. October 13, 2010

    Working with Sapelle
    Notes on the workability and machinability of this exotic tropical hardwood. January 8, 2007

    Tips for a Non-Blotchy Maple and Birch Finish
    To your tool-kit for avoiding blotchiness in hard-to-stain woods, add this: "solvent soaking." September 26, 2006

    Rigging an Outboard Fence for a Shaper
    A discussion of the best way to make a shop-built back fence for a shaper. July 11, 2013

    Cabin Wood Species
    12/17/2013

    Compressor CFM and Pressure
    An explanation of how airflow speed and pressure relate, and how this affects compressor sizing and distribution pipe system design. June 15, 2014

    Overnight Shop Temperatures — How Cold Is Too Cold?
    Freezing and relative humidity are the prime concerns when you turn your shop heat off overnight. April 20, 2011

    Whether to Seal Before Spraying Dyes
    Do dye sprays require pre-sealing the wood? Depends on the intended look. April 30, 2006

    Rubberized Pressure Rollers for Edgebanders
    Edgebander owners discuss custom roller tweaks for improving performance. December 7, 2008

    Fine Points of Torsion Boxes
    A torsion box is a clever way to create a strong, lightweight, flat surface for shelves or worktables. Here's some info on materials and assembly. September 23, 2006

    Saving Caulking and Putty After Opening
    Woodworkers share their secrets for keeping half-used tubes of caulk or cans of putty from drying out before they're used up. October 20, 2013

    Troubleshooting Chip-Out with Melamine
    Blade characteristics and plunge depth are factors to consider. February 18, 2011

    Laying Out a New Shop
    So brilliant, it's simple: Use full-size cardboard cutouts to mock up your layout on the shop floor before you decide. February 1, 2011

    CNC Machine Vibration in 3D Path Cutting
    Machine controllers may introduce vibration when cutting complex three-dimensional curves. The problem may improve if you lower the acceleration settings. March 12, 2009

    Conversion Varnish Turning Wood Panels Pink
    Investigation reveals that the catalyst in the varnish reacts with the wood to create a pinkish hue. Solution? Start by applying some kind of barrier coat. June 28, 2013

    Custom-Built Curved Range Hood Ideas
    Brainstorming about ways to design and build a custom range hood with concave curves. February 16, 2014

    Using Up Waste Off-Cuts with Cutlist
    The Cutlist optimizing software lets you organize the process of saving and using and scrap drops. Here's how one cabinetmaker takes advantage of that capability. June 3, 2013

    Making Curved Mouldings on a Shaper
    General direction on the jig setup needed to run arched casings or other curved pieces on the shaper. October 4, 2007

    Dressing a Wide-Belt Sander Drum
    Here's a quick, full explanation of how to re-dress a worn drum on a wide-belt sander. January 18, 2012

    Comparing Lacquers and Conversion Varnish
    Post-catalized lacquers, pre-catalized lacquers, and conversion varnishes — pros compare experiences. July 6, 2005

    Setting Up for Lock-Miter Joints
    Setting up machines for efficient production using lock-miter joinery. March 27, 2012

    Warranteeing Laminate-on-Particleboard Countertops
    How long should your guarantee last for a laminate countertop? Installers discuss warrantees and materials. October 8, 2005

    Checking a Steel Square for Squareness
    The simple method explained, with some additional discussion. April 24, 2014

    Edgebander Glue Level and Maintenance
    A cabinetmaker who has acquired a used edgebander asks about how best to care for the glue pot. August 16, 2012

    Living Quarters in the Shop
    Plenty of people have a shop in their home, but a home in their shop? Believe it or not, people do it — and some of them like it. April 24, 2006

    Adjusting to AutoCAD 2009
    If you preferred the way the old version's interface looked, here are some quick tweaks to take you back to the future. January 28, 2009

    Setting Up a Boring Machine to Make Shorter Pockets
    Tips on using shims to tweak the configuration of pocket holes produced by a boring machine. November 29, 2014

    Teamwork Versus Solo Work on the Shop Floor
    Cabinetmakers discuss efficiency on the shop floor. When should people work in pairs, and when should handle tasks alone? June 23, 2014

    CAD Programs for 3D Rendering
    Users discuss the rendering capabilities of various CAD programs, and show examples. August 29, 2005

    Troubleshooting Magnetic Switches on Equipment
    A cabinetmaker complains that a piece of equipment keeps shutting down for no reason. "Off" switches can be finicky, explain those who have had similar problems. March 1, 2006

    Edgebander Guillotine Retraction Issues
    A detailed troubleshooting report about solving problems with the guillotine device on a Holz-Her edgebander, with good info on sources for parts and support. June 22, 2012

    Repairing Defects in Solid Walnut Slabs
    If you can't make your patches disappear, do 'em up in style and make 'em look good. January 26, 2008

    Edge Lipping Planer Choices
    Here's a closer look at the high-quality tools available for flush trimming shelf edges and similar components. March 22, 2013

    Troubleshooting a Bandsaw Motor
    Woodworkers swap tips on how to diagnose problems with a shop motor that won't turn. July 15, 2012

    Widebelts, Drum Sanders, and the Budget
    Widebelts are generally preferred among cabinetmakers, but there are votes (with reasons) for double drum sanders and stroke sanders. January 12, 2012

    Iridescent Finishes
    Some woods show natural iridescence, especially if sawn the right way. But you can also get an iridescent look using various specialty finish coatings. February 23, 2008

    A Jig for Drawing or Cutting Ellipses
    This clever but simple jig can be used with a pencil to draw an ellipse, or with a router to cut one. April 18, 2006

    Sanding Inside Corners of Drawer Boxes
    Short answer: sanding sponges. March 26, 2010

    Compressor to Power an Air Sander
    Air sanders do a great job, but they use major air. Here's how some cabinetmakers provide for that. March 26, 2008

    Troubleshooting Edgebander Cutting Issues
    Keeping the knife well sharpened and lubricated helps. So does keeping the air lines and filters clear. September 16, 2013

    A "Rub-through" Glaze/Paint Finish
    Answering a first-timer's question, pros explain how to get that "burn-through" finish using stain, paint, and glaze. June 28, 2005

    Clamping Methods for Laminations
    Cabinetmakers discuss jigs and techniques for clamping large curved laminated assemblies. July 21, 2005

    MDF for Built-In Closet Shelving
    A discussion of MDF's structural suitability for closet shelves and upright shelf support frames. March 3, 2009

    Overheating Table Saw
    Is it the belts? The pulleys? The motor? Pros help troubleshoot a too-hot saw. November 12, 2005

    Resetting the Sliders on a Sliding Table Saw
    A detailed description of the process for fixing a sliding table saw slider mechanism that has gone out of adjustment. January 3, 2014

    Filling Grain on Oak Veneer
    Advice on using a pore filler after staining and sealing, to fill grain without hiding the dark grain pattern. March 12, 2006

    Orbital Sander Tips
    Cabinetmakers give advice on avoiding swirl marks. July 22, 2005

    Is It Necessary to File Edgebanding by Hand?
    Most shops still have to do some hand work, even if they're equipped with an expensive edgebander. February 17, 2014

    Changing Business Name
    10/17/2014

    Handling and Disposing of Wood Chips
    Moulding manufacturers discuss the mechanical and social engineering details of recycling wood waste. February 6, 2007

    Returning Bad Parts when Having a CNC Machine Repaired
    Miscommunication about who is responsible for getting bad parts back to the factory can create issues for CNC owner and manufacturer. January 27, 2008

    Touching Up Veneer Defects
    A white line at joints in veneered panels poses a problem. Pros suggest visual fixes, and ways to avoid such problems in the future. March 1, 2006

    Trimming Edgebanding on a Curved Edge
    Good suggestions for clean, efficient trimming of edgebanding applied to a flat surface with a curved perimeter. June 21, 2012

    Upgrading Sliding Table Saw Fences and Stops
    Woodworkers discuss ways to build advanced table saw fences or adapt standard parts from other saws. December 31, 2013

    Wide Belt Sander Choices
    More advice on selecting a widebelt sander. April 27, 2011

    Troubleshooting a Slippery Widebelt Feed Belt
    Here's how to dress a slippery feedbelt on a new widebelt sander. July 13, 2010

    Removing Moisture from Air Lines
    Tips on getting good moisture removal from shop air lines using a filter/dryer. June 15, 2014

    Getting Tight Joints with a Corner Stapler
    Corner staplers make fast work of frame assembly. For joints that are tight on the front face, elevate the pieces on blocks and clamp carefully. April 20, 2008

    Cracks at Sink Corners in Plastic Laminate
    Tops in a science lab show cracking at sink corners. Info here on movement issues, and on chemical-resistant laminate material. April 11, 2008

    Competing with the Big Box on Solid Surface Countertops
    Business tactics for a cabinetmaker who outsources his countertops. January 9, 2007

    Assessing a Used Edgebander
    Advice on checking a previously owned edgebander for typical wear and tear issues, and some complaints about the inconsistent thickness of edgebanding these days. August 19, 2013

    A Small Power Feeder for a Router?
    It can improve control and precision, especially for climb-cutting. February 25, 2005

    Railing to Newel Transition
    Advice on turning and terminating a handrail at the upper newel post. April 4, 2011

    Shop-Built Sliding Table Saw Jig
    A cabinetmaker displays his low-cost self-built alternative to a sliding table saw. February 2, 2011

    Troubleshooting Glue Spillage on an Edgebander
    When the glue starts to spill or spatter, and banding isn't getting fully glued on, it's time for a little careful cleaning. March 20, 2014

    Limitations of a Hot-Air Edgebander
    Thick edgebanding does not tend to work well with a hot-air edgebander because of the limited glue quantities on the pre-glued banding. July 11, 2007

    Troubleshooting an Out-of-Whack Jointer
    Woodworkers discuss what could make a jointer create taper on boards. January 10, 2006

    Glue-Pot Issues, Maintenance, and Edgebander Performance
    In this case, slow heating and glue burning were caused by blown heating elements. But there are other things to be aware of that can help or harm an edgebander glue pot's performance and longevity. June 17, 2012

    Climb Cutting End Copes
    Advice on a tricky machining technique for stile-and-rail door parts. August 15, 2006

    Setting Up a Dovetail Machine
    Tips on the tricky parts of dialing in an OMEC dovetail machine. October 15, 2010

    Sharpening Machine for Brad Point Bits
    Insight into getting set up to sharpen your own carbide brad point bits. November 15, 2011

    Heat-Forming Laminate to Fit Curves
    Heat is the key to a good curved edge on a laminate countertop. January 9, 2007

    Straight Edge Options
    Jointer bed too short to handle that long piece? Here's a grab bag of jigs, rigs, and tricks for making long straight edges. July 21, 2005

    Fingerprints in Finish
    A cabinetmaker tries to figure out how his pieces are getting fingerprints on them. January 2, 2012

    Glue Applicator Tips and Tricks
    Advice on the practicalities of using a simple glue applicator with hopper — and on higher-end alternatives. January 25, 2013

    Choosing a Power Feeder
    Advice on matching power-feeder horsepower to the intended use. July 27, 2008

    What Thickness to Saw Walnut for Furniture
    4/4 is a versatile and useful dimension to saw, and it's quicker and less problematic to dry than thicker wood. December 6, 2012

    Compound Angles for Wood Range Hood
    Joinery for a wood range hood gets into some tricky geometry. February 12, 2009

    Thick Butcher Blocks
    A discussion of construction methods and wood movement issues for a six-inch-thick butcher block top. April 11, 2008

    Air Supply Chiller Choices
    Thoughts on choosing a refrigerated air supply drying setup for the shop. February 20, 2011

    Dovetails for Front Only?
    How about if we dovetail just the front joints of a drawer box, and just staple the back? Cabinetmakers kick the suggestion around. July 9, 2007

    Troubleshooting a Crackling Lacquer Finish
    Nitrocellulose lacquers can crackle because of rapid temperature changes. April 30, 2006

    Managing Battery Drills
    Useful thoughts on labeling and organizing multiple drill/drivers in the shop, plus an epiphany about turgid nomenclature. September 26, 2009

    Single Phase Wide-Belt Sanders
    Single-phase wide-belts top out at about 10 horsepower. Most woodworkers seem to prefer the beefier models that run on 3-phase power. September 7, 2006

    Stripes in Fir Plywood
    A cabinetmaker's finisher notices a strange defect in some Fir plywood, probably caused by grain compression that happened at the plywood mill. October 13, 2012

    Tuning Up a Low End Widebelt
    Advice on a few tweaks to get the best performance out of an inexpensive light-duty widebelt sander. April 12, 2013

    Vacuum Panel Lifter
    Here's some basic info on vacuum panel lifters — how they work, setup, and use. April 21, 2011

    What's the Best Pencil for Woodworkers
    A few jocular comments notwithstanding, this is a serious question for the professional woodworker. December 28, 2014

    Whether to Get a Deposit from a Builder Customer
    Five out of five cabinetmakers agree — no deposit, no work delivered (with rare exceptions). March 1, 2006

    Radio-Frequency Gluing, Humidity, and Wood Moisture
    Humidity in the shop is a factor for RF gluing, but wood moisture content is the critical issue. January 12, 2012

    Repairing a Scratch in Old Veneer
    If it's not a scratch but an indentation, then steaming would be wiser than sanding. February 21, 2013

    Sanding Disk Preferences
    Woodworkers discuss abrasive and backing characteristics that make various brands of sanding disk useful in particular applications. March 12, 2015

    Vertical Panel Saw Choices
    Information on capabilities and setup details for different vertical panel saws. May 2, 2011

    Line Boring Bit Recommendation
    Debating the advantages of brad-point and V-point bits for production boring. January 12, 2012

    Cubby Construction Methods
    Advice on joinery methods and veneer application for storage cube shelving. July 15, 2014

    Shaper Bits in a Router?
    Just don't do it. It's not worth it. April 21, 2011

    Troubleshooting Burnt Glue in the Edgebander
    Glue selection, heating element performance, and temperature settings all come up for discussion when an edgebander seems to have a burnt glue problem. December 27, 2010

    Shop-Built Down-Draft Table Ideas
    Woodworkers discuss ways to build your own down-draft sanding table. December 14, 2005

    Troubleshooting Melamine Chip-Out Around Bore Holes
    Drill bit type and drilling speed control can reduce chipout on two-sided melamine panels, and there are also touch-up solutions for minor chipping problems. February 26, 2007

    Entry Level Line Boring Equipment
    Cabinetmakers explain the advantages of buying a used piece of serious machinery, rather than buy a less-capable machine new. January 13, 2009

    Gold and Black Door Finish
    Advise on achieving a tricky finish for raised panel doors: black background with gold on just the panel raises. July 29, 2007

    Troubleshooting Sandpaper Scratch Marks
    Sandpaper choices and sander settings both play a role in swirl marks created by small wood slivers that stick to the sandpaper. May 27, 2014

    Sensor Color Sensitivity Problem with Edgebander
    Infrared lights and sensors in some edgebanders need to be calibrated to the color of the edgebanding, or they won't trigger when they're supposed to. December 8, 2010

    Glue Pot Rebuild: Buy or Do in Shop?
    When an edgebander glue pot fails, you can spend money on a replacement, or spend your own time and aggravation rebuilding it yourself. September 26, 2009

    Should a Widebelt Sander Have a Platen?
    Some thoughts on what a widebelt sander's platen contributes to performance. June 16, 2014

    Is Tropical Wood Quality Slipping?
    Writing a detailed spec for the desired quality can help you get the lumber quality you need. October 14, 2009

    Tuning an Edgebander
    Advice on dialing in the variables of an edgebander's operation, one step at a time. October 19, 2014

    208-Volt to 240-volt Machinery Conversion
    Woodshop owner moves from a shop with 240-volt power to a shop with 208-volt power, and has to figure out how to adapt some older machinery to the new situation. March 3, 2009

    Soft-Starting a Compressor
    A properly located buffer tank in the air line can keep a compressor from stalling or tripping the breaker on start-up. June 13, 2011

    Applying Milk Paint to a Large Piece
    A finisher is using milk paint under clear lacquer on a large piece of furniture, and asks for advice on technique. November 8, 2007

    Drum Sander Sandpaper Choices
    Simple tips on finding and attaching sandpaper for your drum sander. March 25, 2008

    Rip and Crosscut Saw Blades
    A brief discussion of saw blade types and quality considerations. October 26, 2005

    New CNC User Having Problems
    07/30/2014

    Food prep finish
    The finish and wood to use (and what not to use) on butcherblock tops. August 29, 2001

    Condensate Drain Problems
    Ideas for keeping your air tank dry during operation. December 7, 2008

    Cutting Sheet Aluminum on the CNC
    Advice on bits, cut directions, and lubricating coolant for machining aluminum. September 28, 2009

    Notching Drawer Backs for Slides
    Advice on accomplishing a drawer construction detail. October 20, 2013

    Sizing the Air Compressor for a Small Shop
    Horsepower and tank size aren't the best measures of whether a compressor can keep up with the work you're giving it. Here's a closer look at the specs that matter. January 25, 2013

    Wiring a Fan Motor
    Advice on figuring out whether a motor, purchased second hand, is correctly wired. August 16, 2012

    Shapers
    Basic descriptions of various types of shaper found in wood shops. November 13, 2008

    Evaluating Lipping Planers
    Woodworkers discuss the good and bad points of various lipping planers. February 28, 2006

    Air Piping Sizing and Material Choice
    Wider diameters offer less resistance and more storage buffering. Pex is also an option to consider. April 20, 2008

    Troubleshooting an Edgebander Pre-Heat Fence
    The pre-heating fence on an edgebander is a seldom-used accessory. It may be repairable with off-the-shelf components. January 2, 2012

    Shop-Made Fence Stops for a Line Boring Machine
    Here's a look at a shop-rigged adjustable stop system for a Ritter R-46, with brass bolts for fine adjustment. April 29, 2012

    Miter Saw Blade Cut Creep
    Saw blades pulling on the work can pull cut angles slightly out of whack. Here, craftsmen suggest solutions for accurate cutting. March 20, 2006

    Is a Drum Sander Worth $400?
    Even if the drum sander is cheap, some people would say to stick with random orbit sanding. May 15, 2012

    Clamping Techniques for Consistently Flat Panel Glue-Ups
    Jigs and simple methods for maintaing flatness in solid wood panel glue-ups. October 19, 2014

    Whether to Use a Refrigerated Air Dryer
    Wise woodworkers use air dryers to protect their air-powered equipment from atmospheric humidity. Here's more discussion. June 17, 2013

    Inconspicuous Drawer Front Mounting Methods
    Advice on a tricky attachment problem: hiding the fasteners for a drawer front when the geometry leaves you few easy options. November 15, 2011

    Why are Some Finishes Labeled "Photochemically Reactive"?
    The term "photochemically reactive" appears to relate to a formula's potential to form ozone and contribute to smog, not any risk that the finish will change color in sunlight. October 19, 2014

    Gang Rips Saws and Glue-Ready Edges
    A gang ripsaw or straight-line ripsaw should yield a glue-joint ready edge, but only with proper blade sharpening and maintenance. January 12, 2012

    Humidity and Warping in the Shop
    The key is to get the wood at the right moisture content and keep it there. October 26, 2012

    Widebelt Sander Belt Tracking
    Advice on how to get your belt running straight. January 20, 2010

    Grinding a Warped Cast-Iron Table Saw Top Flat
    It's not unusual for machinery tables to get deformed out of their proper flat shape, but the problem is correctable. March 25, 2007

    Cell Phones in the Shop
    Business owners discuss what rules to establish about cell phones, Walkmen, and other distracting electronic gear. December 14, 2005

    De-Glazing a Widebelt Conveyor
    The standard method is to sand the conveyor with the wide belt, but you can just use a random orbital hand sander instead. October 15, 2012

    Softening Silicone Adhesive
    A cabinetmaker seeks help with loosening a silicone joint. July 31, 2009

    Repairing Broken Abrasive Belts
    Sanding belts have a shelf life, and once the joint tape fails, it's not easy to fix. February 16, 2012

    Lightening a Too-Dark Spray Stain
    After listening to advice, a finisher has good luck using thinner to wipe off some excess stain. October 26, 2007

    Material Ordering On Per Job Basis
    11/03/2014

    Evaluating a Used Sliding Table Saw
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on what kind of wear and tear to look for on a used slider. March 1, 2006

    Stationary Biscuit Joiners
    Advice on modifying or adapting biscuit joining equipment for use as a stationary machine. November 10, 2006

    Vacuum Lift Versus Scissor Lift
    A discussion of equipment options for moving panels onto the sliding table saw. October 26, 2007

    Five-Piece Drawer Front Attachment Tips
    Methods for attaching drawer fronts that are secure and allow adjustment. February 11, 2010

    Setting Up a Power Feeder
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on adjusting a power feeder he bought second-hand with no manual. November 13, 2009

    Dedicated vs. power-fed tablesaw ripping
    Increasing productivity by upgrading to a straight-line, dedicated saw. August 29, 2001

    Shopping for a Phase Converter
    Woodshop owners offer opinions on phase converter choices in the market. February 1, 2015

    Troubleshooting Chain-Drive Problems on a Bench-Top Planer
    Cleaning and re-lubricating the drive chain on a small portable planer could be the solution to a slipping chain. January 17, 2011

    Using Up Scrap Wood
    Woodworkers and cabinetmakers share stories about turning their "drops" into extra cash. December 20, 2005

    Dowel Equipment
    Basic info on dowel-making and dowel-inserting machinery. November 11, 2008

    Setting Up a New Slider
    Nine out of nine doctors agree: have the supplier's tech set up your brand new sliding table saw for you. Do not do it yourself. January 23, 2014

    Cleaning Edgebander Glue Spreader
    Fine points of getting the gunk out of your edgebander's glue spreader. March 26, 2010

    What Type Of Wood Is This?
    11/10/2014

    Front Door Varnish Choices
    Choosing a wood finish for an old entry door, based on price and looks. January 13, 2009

    Troubleshooting Curved Rips in Melamine
    Cuts coming out curved when you rip melamine? It's probably due to stresses in the material, not a problem with the table saw. August 14, 2007

    Complex Drawings in Solid Works
    To avoid trouble, relate all your parts to one reference point and avoid "in context references." January 28, 2009

    Making a Curved Table Skirt
    Methods and materials for making up skirt pieces for a round Mahogany table. October 26, 2005

    Removing the Glue Pot from an Edgebander
    Photos and description of getting a gunked-up old glue pot loose from a Brandt KD 54 edgebander. December 2, 2011

    Sanding Face Frame Joints Flush
    Advice on finish sanding methods and joinery for face frames. February 21, 2011

    Sourcing Knotty Cherry Lumber
    A discussion of knots, character, grading standards, and how to find Cherry that looks interesting. August 31, 2010

    Using a Skid-Steer as a Forklift
    Considering whether a skid-steer could load and unload cabinetmaking materials in addition to doing other useful work. December 27, 2010

    Cleaning an Edgebander Glue-Pot
    Cleaning the gluepot is a hassle, so it's wise to take steps to minimize fouling. September 8, 2007

    Widebelt Sander Kickback
    Cabinetmakers discuss why a widebelt sander kicked some boards out against the feeder belt. October 11, 2012

    Snipe with a Wide-Belt Sander
    Troubleshooting a wide-belt sander performance problem: it's making a "dip" in the piece. October 2, 2007

    Clamp Rack Size Considerations
    Advice on choosing and using a clamp rack. December 11, 2012

    Characteristics and Usefulness of Sassafras
    Beauty and versatility give this lesser-used wood some economic value. January 18, 2011

    Sharpening Files
    You can send files out to be re-sharpened. Lore also says you can sharpen them up yourself by soaking them in battery acid or vinegar. October 28, 2005

    Shelf Life of Widebelt Sanding Belts
    How long are widebelt sanding belts supposed to last? Here's a closer look at why a belt might fail early. June 16, 2014

    Upgrading a Compressor Pump
    Is it worth the time and expense to upgrade the capacity of an existing compressor? Probably not. March 26, 2013

    Mortising Large Timbers
    Ideas about tools and techniques to efficiently cut lots of big mortises in 5x5 posts. April 9, 2008

    1/2-Inch Drawer Bottoms
    Cabinetmakers discuss construction details of wide drawers with half-inch bottoms, dovetail boxes and undermount slides. October 2, 2007

    Mounting a Table-Saw Power Feeder
    Ideas for attaching a power feeder to a table saw. October 2, 2007

    Cutting and Trimming Aluminum and Plastic
    Advice on bits and blades that work will with aluminum laminate and plastic resin material. October 2, 2007

    Upcut Saws for Precision Work
    Upcut saws can be used for items like door parts, but you need a good one. March 12, 2015

    Troubleshooting an Edgebander Glue Application Problem
    Problem: no glue on the first bit of edgebanding through the station. Solution: adjust the glue roller.June 16, 2014

    Soundproofing a Shop
    Tips on wall construction to keep noise from leaking out of your shop. February 12, 2009

    Combining Long-0il and Short-Oil Finishes
    A finishing schedule that includes both long-oil and short-oil varnishes can provide the water-resistance of one and the glossiness of the other. April 30, 2006

    Shop Voltage Limits for Edgebanders
    Accurately controlled AC voltage supplied to the machine is important for regulating the 24-volt DC output of the edgebander's internal transformer. October 15, 2009

    Wait Time Between Coats
    A finisher with a rush job to complete gets advice on dry and cure times between coats. August 21, 2006

    Flip Stop Choices
    Advice on shopping for aftermarket stops. May 31, 2014

    Roughing Up a Wide-Belt Feed Mat
    Tips on how to roughen the surface of the feed mat on a 2-head widebelt sander to keep parts from slipping as they're fed in. February 12, 2010

    Sizing Up Clamp Racks
    Clamp carrier systems are useful, but your mileage may vary. January 12, 2012

    Edgebander Knife Not Traveling Full Stroke
    Tips on keeping your edgebander tuned so the knife cuts all the way through the tape when it's supposed to. April 4, 2011

    Troubleshooting Flickering Power Supply
    Poor quality power might be a site maintenance issue. April 2, 2013

    Space Efficient Dust Collector Ideas
    Ways to shoehorn dust collection into tight quarters. February 26, 2007

    Do I Need the Scoring Blade for a Vertical Panel Saw?
    Many users get along fine without a scoring blade. February 11, 2010

    Cut MDF in One Pass, or Several?
    A single pass is faster, but if you have time there might be reasons to make multiple passes. April 20, 2008

    Edge Bander Trimmer Adjustments
    How to adjust an edge bander. November 20, 2008

    MDF and Shaper Cutter Life
    How much wear and tear does MDF cause for knife edges? August 31, 2010

    Sliding Table Saw Tolerances
    How perfect a cut should you expect? Pros share thoughts. September 20, 2005

    Speaker Cloth Choices for Entertainment Centers
    Good speaker cloth has better acoustic properties than regular cloth. April 4, 2011

    Copper Countertop Tips
    Copper is tricky to work with. Here are a few thoughts on using it for countertops. April 17, 2009

    Air Dryer Power Consumption
    Refrigerating dryers for pneumatic equipment air lines consume power when they're running. Cycling models can save electricity. March 9, 2008

    Tips for Paint Grade Doors
    Advice on door materials, spackle, and paint techniques for paint-grade work. February 27, 2013

    Re-Roughening Power Feeder Tires
    Aftermarket replacement tires give the best grip. But here are tips for sanding old tires to improve their surface friction. December 27, 2008

    Electric Motor Starting Problems
    When the motor sits and hums instead of starting, the problem could be in a switch or in the starting capacitor. March 3, 2009

    Choosing a Slider Blade
    Advice on blade choices for a sliding table saw. March 27, 2012

    Fastening Wood Edging to MDF
    Advice on fastening 3/4" by 3/4" solid wood to the edge of an MDF panel. Is anything besides glue required? August 29, 2006

    Fly Speck Finishes
    Techniques for applying fly-speck finishes. April 30, 2006

    Edgebander Adjustments for an Even Glue Line
    Maintenance tips that can help keep the edgebander from creating excessive glue build-up at the bottom of panel edges. August 14, 2007

    Dealing with Oversize Edge Banding
    If your edgebanding is a little wider than the thickness of your panel stock, you have several options. October 26, 2012

    De-Greasing Drawer Slides
    Cabinetmakers ponder how to get the packing gunk off new drawer slides before it gets grimy and causes binding. October 12, 2007

    Laser Template Systems
    04/23/2013

    Should Edgebanding Need to be Filed by Hand?
    Do edgebanded laminate parts require hand sanding, filing, or other touch-up for quality? January 19, 2011

    Troubleshooting Melamine Chipping on CNC Equipment
    Maintenance steps, different bit choice, or RPM and feed speed modifications should correct a chipping problem. September 7, 2006

    Solid Wood Strips in the Edgebander
    Running heavy solid wood edgebanding involves some tricky steps, and can be slow. July 28, 2012

    Glue for Dado Joints in Prefinished Ply
    Yellow glue is effective for dado construction using prefinished panels. August 29, 2006

    Making Beaded Panels
    Equipment and techniques to cut beads in solid wood panels. April 18, 2006

    Closed Grain Finish
    A finisher needs an efficient way to fill grain for spray finishes on exotic veneers. Suggestions include grain filler and an innovative mixing setup for his spray equipment. April 30, 2006

    Concrete Countertop Cement Choices
    Advice on materials choices and some tips on technique for a first-time concrete countertop job. June 12, 2014

    MDF and Tooling
    MDF dulls tooling quickly, so craftsmen tend to keep a set of cutterheads dedicated to MDF. March 28, 2015

    Repairing a Wide Belt Platen
    If damaged, the graphite and felt pad on a wide-belt sander can be repaired with generic materials. March 27, 2012

    Mortisers
    Basic info on mortising machinery. November 12, 2008

    Line Boring with Through Bits
    A discussion of bit choice for a line boring block. Can you do all your boring with through bits? June 16, 2014

    Cleaning a Dust Filter
    Ironically, sometimes you can get dustier cleaning a dust filter than you can working without the dust collector it came from. Here, cabinetmakers discuss the dilemma. July 11, 2007

    Working with Zebrawood
    Tips on working with this interesting (but stinky) wood species. October 25, 2006

    Edgebanding "White Out" Problem
    Dark edgebanding sometimes turns white at ends where it passes through the cutters. Applying heat will restore the color — but what's a fast way to do it? April 4, 2011

    Wide Belt Sander User Tips
    Use the wide-belt sander's drum for stock removal, and the platen for finer-grit finish sanding. July 21, 2006

    Avoiding Spray "Shadow" in Profiles
    Advice on spraygun technique for even coverage of surface detail profiles. August 17, 2009

    UV-Cured Adhesive
    A few specialty glues set up and harden quickly when exposed to ultraviolet light. They're good for attaching hinges to glass. December 2, 2006

    Sanding Drawers After Construction
    Ideas for sanding distinctive hardwood drawer boxes after building them, without distorting the corners. November 26, 2008

    Waxing Machine Tops
    Keep it simple. March 25, 2007

    Vacuum Bagging Extra-Long Assemblies
    Vacuum veneering of very long pieces is complicated, but doable. October 11, 2007

    Length of Vacuum Lines for CNC Vacuum Hold-Downs
    If the pipe is wide-diameter and has few bends, long vacuum lines have little effect on the total vacuum achieved. July 6, 2006

    Whether to Invest in a Small CNC Machine
    Even a small CNC machine can be highly productive. But a small shop has to think through whether it will suit their volume, workflow, and schedule. July 11, 2007

    Air Line Tubing Systems
    Shop owners discuss various tubing and connection systems for supply lines to air-powered tools. March 22, 2013

    Troubleshooting Wide-Belt Sander Tracking Issues
    Some wide-belt sander sanding belts don't reflect light properly to the automatic tracking sensor. Here's a fix. May 15, 2014

    Flipping Heavy Sheet Goods
    Ideas for managing the weight of MDF and other heavy sheet goods when laminating sheets on both faces. September 15, 2011

    Widebelt Sander Drum Dressing
    Advice on returning a damaged wide-belt sander drum to uniform smoothness. May 15, 2014

    Marine Plywood Versus Interior Plywood
    Brief explanation of the differences between interior, exterior, and marine plywood. November 10, 2006

    Managing Edgebander Outfeed in a Small Shop
    Ideas for a simple automated setup to catch parts before they fall off the end of the edgebander, without tying up a worker's time. December 31, 2012

    Tuning Up a Sticky Pocket Hole Cutter
    Cleaning and lube advice for a pocket hole cutter that's getting creaky. April 6, 2011

    Troubleshooting Blade Chip-Out with Melamine
    Advice on checking the blade for imperfections and the saw setup for inaccuracies. December 28, 2014

    Sliding Table Saw Slider Elevation
    Why the slider is positioned slightly above the main table, and how to compensate when using the machine to rip hardwood. February 26, 2007

    Troubleshooting the End Trimmer on an Edgebander
    Tips for adjusting an edgebander for accurate trimming of the banding material. February 17, 2014

    Machining Curved Casings and Sashes on CNC
    How to handle hold-down problems when cutting out large curved parts. April 6, 2007

    Touching Up Knot Bleed-Through
    Tips on sealing and re-tinting spots where knots have bled through a pigmented conversion varnish. February 12, 2010

    Calibrating an Edgebander
    For best results, use a straight-edge off the "glue shoe" to set the gap for the glue roller. September 8, 2007

    Edgebanding for Two-Piece Countertops
    How do you apply edgebanding so that the joint between two countertop parts isn't banded? May 26, 2011

    Line Boring Accuracy
    Troubleshooting a 2 millimeter discrepancy when boring long panels in the 32mm system. February 26, 2007

    Grit Progression for Sanding Doors on the Widebelt
    Which grits to use depends on how much thickness you need to remove. July 9, 2009

    Isolating Air Lines from Compressor Vibration
    To prevent vibration and noise, install a short section of suitable flexible tubing between the compressor and the copper air lines.January 3, 2012

    Aspen for Drawers
    Would Aspen be good wood to use for drawer boxes? Here's the thinking. October 1, 2005

    Edge Trimming on a Beam Saw
    It's common practice to trim off the factory edge when cutting panels into parts on a beam saw. January 3, 2014

    Sanding Pads for Profile Work
    Tips for hand-sanding profiled mouldings. October 26, 2011

    Wood Patch to Match Black Walnut
    Thoughts on how to make a durable wood patch formula dark enough to match Black Walnut. February 26, 2007

    Working with Zebra Wood
    Zebra wood is splintery, twisty, smelly, and irritating — but beautiful, woodworkers say. January 25, 2013

    MDF for Detailed Concrete Formwork
    Advice on building forms using MDF. September 3, 2011

    Radiant Tube Heater Tips
    Info on radiant gas tube heating systems. January 24, 2006

    Safety Air Switch Logic for Clamps
    Advice on sources for pneumatic clamps that require two-handed actuation for safety. August 30, 2010

    Line Boring Bit Sharpening
    Careful sharpening will renew the bits and preserve bored-hole accuracy. October 11, 2007

    Angle for Coping Crown Molding
    Looking for the magic number. December 26, 2004

    Shelf Supports and Uplift
    An unusual shelf setup needs restraint against tipping. What's the solution? Some shelf support pins provide a way for holding the shelf down. July 29, 2007

    Shimming and Fastening for End Panels
    Looking for a fast and accurate way to attach end panels flush to the face frame. May 15, 2012

    When to Change Blades and Cutters
    Tips on how to tell when a blade is getting dull. October 26, 2005

    Should You Run a Compressor in Unconditioned Space?
    Compressors may suffer if operated in winter cold or summer heat. February 19, 2013

    Sliding Table Saw Hold-Down Options
    Advice on shopping for after-market air clamps or similar clamping systems for a sliding table saw.

    Visible Edgebander Glue Line Problem
    How to avoid or fix an unsightly glue line on edgebanded panels. October 11, 2007

    Interruptions During Glue-Up
    When you notice a problem you need to fix, is it okay to take apart a piece you are in the middle of assembling, clean it up, and then glue it together later? October 15, 2012

    Joinery for KerfKore FlexBoard
    Advice on how to fasten flexible material to stiff structural backing. July 15, 2014

    Cutting Aluminum in the Shop
    Tips and cautions for cutting aluminum accent strips with woodworking equipment. March 26, 2009

    Cutting board finish
    Is there any way to add color to a maple cutting board? January 16, 2002

    Tooling Caulked Joints
    Tips on achieving a clean caulk line. April 30, 2006

    Cleaning Melamine Blades
    Solvent cleaning will give you a little more mileage between blade re-sharpenings. March 9, 2008

    LF Screwdrivers With Better Tips.
    12/26/2014

    Evaporative Coolers
    Is a "swamp cooler" smart in a wood shop? If the climate is dry, sure. August 29, 2005

    One-Horsepower Versus One-Half-Horsepower Power Feeders
    What can a half-horsepower power feeder accomplish? August 3, 2009

    Compressor Burnout
    A post about a smoking air compressor kicks of a discussion of quality characteristics of compressors, and whether they can be repaired. March 16, 2015

    Easing MDF Edges
    Sanding techniques and tool options for gently rounding over the edges of MDF door and drawer faces. July 5, 2006

    Troubleshooting Widebelt Sander Tracking Problems
    You have to keep the tracking sensor clean. May 6, 2014

    Countertop Cutout for a Slide-In Stove
    Tips on fitting a slide-in range to a counter. May 28, 2010

    Lock Miter Tips and Tricks
    Advice on getting good results with a lock miter bit. August 15, 2006

    Dressing Power Feeder Tires
    Old power feeder rollers that have gotten too glazed to grip can be restored to softness by cleaning, sanding, or re-covering. October 27, 2011

    Door Hinges, Door Dimensions, and Sagging Concerns
    A cabinetmaker worries about whether a set of doors mounted on concealed hinges will sag over time. January 9, 2015

    Edgebander Feed Track Control Issue
    Troubleshooting a sensor trip on an edgebander that's stopping the feed track. December 14, 2009

    Thickness Adjustment for a Widebelt Sander
    Here's how to calibrate the panel thickness readout on an SCM Sandya widebelt. July 29, 2012

    Removing Saw-Table Rust
    More tips on rust removal for tool beds. September 8, 2007

    Troubleshooting an Edgebanding Gap
    What could account for edgebanding joints that aren't tight? Pros suggest problems to check for. January 24, 2006

    Getting Information on Federal Contract Jobs
    Don't sign up with any kind of middleman — the Federal contracting process is open to everyone. October 2, 2007

    Comparing Sapele to Mahogany
    Woodworkers discuss the visual appearance and working characteristics of Sapele wood. April 9, 2008

    Cleaning Up Edgebanded Corners
    Options for trimming overhanging edgebanding ends flush. October 12, 2007

    Sharpening Schedule for Scoring Blades
    If you cut a lot of melamine, how often does the scoring blade need to be sharpened? January 19, 2012

    Kremlin pumps
    Forum visitors give their views of Kremlin pumps for spray finishing. March 24, 2000

    Dry Rack Question
    02/04/2015

    Edgebander Buffing Wheels
    Advice on maintaining and using the buffing wheels on an older edgebander. January 25, 2013

    Dovetailers, Louver Equipment and Drawer Manufacturing
    Basic info on dovetailing machinery. November 11, 2008

    12-Inch Versus 14-Inch Table-Saw Blade Performance
    Twelve-inch blades seem to cut straighter and smoother. September 8, 2007

    Cleaning Wide-Belt Sander Belts
    Tips for getting the gum and dust out of a wide-belt sander belt. April 14, 2010

    Air Hose Quick-Connect Durability
    A tip on taking the strain off air-hose connections. April 13, 2010

    Machinery for Making Rosettes
    Specialized equipment works better than a standard drill press for cutting rosettes. September 27, 2008

    Rebuilding or Servicing an Edgebander Gluepot
    Advice on glue pot maintenance and service. June 16, 2014

    Glue Choices for Sizing
    Use a soft, easy-to-sand inexpensive white glue to mix glue sizing. May 28, 2010

    Circle Jigs for Routers
    Ideas and photos for router setups for cutting circles of various sizes. August 31, 2010

    Drawer Slide Screws
    Finding screws that won't scrape on the slides during operation is a bit tricky. February 19, 2011

    Does Lacquer "Burn in" to Shellac?
    Shellac and lacquer melt together when applied in layers. January 9, 2007

    Drilling Four-Inch Holes
    Ways to bore large-diameter holes, and sources for oversize bits. October 26, 2005

    Water-Activated Glue Dowels
    A user testimonial for a convenient product. February 28, 2006

    Air Dryer Basics
    Elementary tips on keeping your compressed air lines dry. September 27, 2009

    Afromosia Versus Teak for Exterior Use
    A look at Afromosia as a Teak substitute. March 26, 2010

    Uses for a Wide Jointer
    What good is a 24-inch jointer? December 14, 2009

    Air-Powered Sander Connectors Wearing Out
    How to protect airline couplings on random-orbital sanders from premature failure. January 14, 2013

    Cutting Ceramic Whiteboard Material Without Chipping
    How to cut ceramic board without chipping out. January 7, 2010

    Adjusting the Platen on a Wide-Belt Sander
    Tips on calibrating the platen for a wide-belt sander. July 12, 2008

    Lipping Planer Operator Technique
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on handling a lipping planer with the right touch, so it won't tear up his panels. June 21, 2012

    Tiger Stop Stretched Belt
    The belts on an automated stop system may stretch in service over time and require replacing to maintain accuracy. January 9, 2015

    Fat Shelf Concepts
    Construction ideas for thick torsion-box shelves. January 24, 2006

    Efficient Production of Drawer Parts
    An idea for speeding up the drawer blank cutting process. September 8, 2007

    Slide-Mounting a Heavy Pull-Out TV
    Hardware suggestions for a difficult entertainment center problem. May 12, 2008

    Aromatic Cedar for Closets
    Tips on cedar closets for clothing storage. January 21, 2007

    Replacing an Old Frequency Generator Converter with a Solid State Inverter
    Advice on replacing a failed component in an older edgebander with more modern and advanced equipment. January 1, 2012

    Sanding Inspection Lighting Ideas
    Quick thoughts on lamp choices and construction for a shop-rigged inspection light at the sanding table. July 15, 2011

    Troubleshooting Edgebander Adhesion Problems
    In this case, it appears that the adhesive is too cold. June 30, 2014

    Cleaning Wide Sander Belts
    Tips for de-gumming sanding belts. August 8, 2005

    Removing an Edgebander Glue Pot
    Quick advice on getting the glue pot off an old SCMI edgebander for cleaning and repair. October 12, 2012

    Semi-Opaque Sage Green Finish
    Call it "French Provincial," but how do you mix it? December 6, 2011

    Air Supply Needs of Line Boring Equipment
    Pneumatic cylinders on a line boring machine don't need a whole lot of air. January 23, 2012

    Eliminating Orbital Sander Sanding Swirls
    Swirl marks from an orbital sander are mostly about technique, not tool choice. July 29, 2012

    Where to Mount a Power Feeder
    Convenient adjustment and smooth operation are considerations when you mount a power feeder on a table saw or shaper. January 26, 2008

    Gluing Wood to Melamine
    Adhesive choices for gluing wood face frames to melamine carcase board edges. April 4, 2011

    Wood Movement and Strap Hinges
    Quick tips on mounting large hinges to solid wood in a way that won't restrict the freedom of the wood to expand or contract in response to ambient conditions. July 11, 2013

    Using Baltic Birch As Substrate
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    Examples of Darkening of Cherry from Sunlight
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    Understanding the Drying of Wood
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    Inches to Millimeters Conversion Chart
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    Hiring a First-Class Finisher
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    Basics of Saw Blade Selection
    An introduction to the important characteristics of various saw blade types. November 24, 2008

    Profitable Uses For Scraps
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    Performance of Resharpened Bits
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    How to Avoid Three Profit Robbing Procurement Mistakes
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    Boosting Air Supply
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    Pecan vs. Hickory
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    Pulling Surface Joints Tight
    Links to gadgets that can make this sometmes-frustrating issue a breeze. February 8, 2005

    Hand-Sharpening Plane Irons
    Woodworkers discuss how to sharpen and "round" a smoothing plane iron. October 28, 2005

    Powering a Slider with a Rotary Phase Converter
    Assessing whether a phase converter has the capacity to power a piece of equipment, and avoiding damage to the electronic controls of the machine. March 27, 2012

    Presses
    Basic info on manual and automated veneer and laminate presses. November 12, 2008

    Pocket-Screw Drawer Assembly
    Ideas for constructing drawers with pocket-screw joinery. December 10, 2007

    Board-Foot Lumber Measurement Confusion
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    Plywood and Lumber Rack Ideas
    Thoughts, suggestions, and examples of shop-built material storage racks. September 26, 2009

    Power Draw Comparison, Rotary Screw Versus Two-Stage Air Compressors
    Comparing the power needs and other aspects of rotary and piston air compressors. January 7, 2007

    Production Machinery for Solid Surfacing Fabrication
    Thoughts and advice for a solid-surfacing shop owner on investing in equipment such as panel saws or CNC routers. October 2, 2005

    Hot Serving Dishes and Wood Finishes
    No wood finishes are proof against hot pans straight from the stove or oven. But here's a discussion of the educated choices that customers can make. April 21, 2008

    Plywood Cupping and Moisture Content
    Check panel moisture content when you receive it, advises the Wood Doctor. April 16, 2009

    Bonding for Small Jobs
    Even if you're a relatively small subcontractor, you may occasionally be asked to post a bond. It's not so complicated. July 20, 2011

    Bent Lamination Springback
    Advice on limiting springback in a laminated piece with a fairly gentle bend. July 13, 2010

    Pre-Mill Capability on an Edgebander
    Advice on how to take best advantage of the pre-mill function on a new edgebander. May 23, 2007

    Paulownia Characteristics and Uses
    A fast-growing, light and strong semi-tropical wood, Paulownia has enough value to be worth stealing. Here's an example growing on a bathroom windowsill. September 5, 2010

    Plywood Quality Issues Revisited
    Cabinetmakers discuss trends in plywood quality. September 7, 2006

    Performance Issues with "Roasted Birch"
    The process of heating wood to 300°F takes a toll in terms of strength, durability, and workability. December 9, 2008

    Pros and Cons of Used Edgebanders
    It might cost more to get a used edgebander up and running than to purchase it. But even at that, the results could be well worth it. October 19, 2014

    Buying a Used Edgebander
    There's more to running a glue-pot edgebander than plugging it in and turning it on — so be cautious when buying used equipment. December 30, 2005

    Basic drying room components
    Finishers offer advice on the essential elements in a drying room. October 24, 2001

    Beam Saw Cut Quality
    Assuming the saw is well set up and in tune, you rarely see chipout when cutting stacked panels on a beam saw. March 26, 2012

    Pneumatic Motor Freeze-Up
    Air-powered motors need regular oiling, or they stop working. October 11, 2007

    Halving Dowels
    Techniques and jigs for sawing round dowels in half lengthwise. July 9, 2009

    Building a Clamping Table
    A woodworker considers the idea of making his own pneumatic clamping table. October 19, 2013

    Phase Converters and Machinery Electronic Controls
    A discussion of using phase converters to power shop machinery that has complicated or sensitive onboard electronic circuitry. March 22, 2013

    Buffing to Reduce Sheen
    Pros share tips and tricks for dulling a too-shiny tabletop. December 31, 2005

    Polyurethane Finish Is Peeling Off
    03/01/2016

    Building Up a Two-Inch Trestle Table-Top Edge
    Advice on how to fake a two-inch slab thickness by building up the edge of a table top. May 6, 2010

    Buying an Edgebander: New Versus Used
    Edgebanders are finicky, but some people have done well buying used machines. February 16, 2012

    Blade Life in Melamine
    Cabinetmakers discuss triple chip blades, hollow ground blades, blade sharpness, and equipment adjustments to get long performance from blades. January 26, 2009

    Baltic Birch Plywood Dovetail Tearout Problems
    Dry veneers on plywood are brittle and tear out easily. These tips may improve your results, though. February 20, 2008

    Bit Choices for Miter-Folding Cuts
    Advice on tooling for miter-fold joint fabrication. April 29, 2011

    Preventing Blow-Out When Cutting Double-Sided Veneer Plywood
    Advice on equipment, blades, and techniques to prevent a ragged edge on the underside of table-saw cuts. January 20, 2007

    Pocket Hole Machine Maintenance
    Slow operation and a gravely, rough, grinding sound could be caused by junk in the gears. July 28, 2012

    Pneumatic Clamps for Sliding Table Saws
    Info on aftermarket and shop-built pneumatic setups for clamping material to a sliding table saw. March 26, 2009

    Power Feed Roller Hardness
    Shop owners and experts discuss the ins and outs of maintaining, resurfacing, or replacing roller wheels for power feeders. October 1, 2005

    Panel Saw/Slider Comparison
    Cabinetmakers compare the advantages of vertical panel saws and sliding table saws, with special reference to ripping. November 11, 2005

    Powered Fence Pushers for Sliding Table Saws
    Woodworkers speak highly of automated fence setups on sliders. September 26, 2009

    Pneumatic Random Orbit Sanders and Dust
    Advice on dust collection efficiency with air-powered random-orbit sanders. March 26, 2010

    Particleboard Warping in Cold Weather
    Dry shop air can cause some materials to dry out and warp. August 12, 2014

    Presurfacing Green Sawn Oak
    Planing roughsawn Oak before kiln-drying has benefits that may make it worth the cost. October 26, 2011

    Blending a Champagne Stain
    Matching a popular color using the materials at hand

    Power Feeder Wheels for Slippery Material
    Stock feeder wheels may not be grippy enough to grab onto prefinished plywood or other low-friction material. January 25, 2013

    Pony Clamp Pads Staining Work
    Watch out: an oil-based residue in the rubber pads on a clamp can mark your work. May 28, 2010

    Hose Size and Air Flow for Sanders
    How much do hose diameters and fittings affect air sander performance? March 3, 2009

    Best Saw Blade for Melamine?
    Woodworkers recommend tablesaw blades for cutting melamine. June 16, 2010

    Power Feeder on a Table Saw
    Advice on setting up a power feeder to handle wide and narrow rips with a table saw. June 23, 2006

    Precat Lacquer Over Tinted White Undercoater Changing Color
    10/10/2014

    High-Volume Hot-Melt Gluing Equipment
    If you need to do a lot of hot-melt glue application, here is some basic advice. June 4, 2009

    Power Feed Slipping with Melamine
    Melamine is so slick, you may need to tweak the power feed, or even buy better wheels. July 27, 2008

    Platen Hardness and Wide-Belt Sander Performance
    Different platens combined with different belt grits can help you fine-tune your sanding results. August 8, 2008

    High Quality File Drawer Rails
    Sources and ideas for hefty file rails. October 3, 2011

    Bead Board Panels: Make or Buy?
    Bead-board paneling is not that hard to get, but you can also make your own. October 2, 2007

    Height of Closet Poles
    Where to set closet poles. March 3, 2009

    Pocket Hole Bit Breakage
    Hold-down pressure and belt tightness adjustments can stop bits from snapping while drilling pocket holes. June 2, 2009

    Shading and Toning Eastern White Pine
    Advice on how to achieve a consistent, uniform dark color on white pine. July 17, 2008

    Sustainable forestry
    How sustainable forestry relates to the woodworker and consumer demands. June 3, 2003

    How Much Do You Invest In A New Space???
    03/27/2014

    Table Saw Blade Height Above Material
    Here's a long, thoughtful discussion of the practical and safety aspects of setting blade height when working with a table saw. November 13, 2009

    Learning About Edgebanders
    Advice for a woodworker who is in the market for a very low-priced edgebander, and wants to educate himself about edgebanders and other machinery. March 13, 2014

    Organizing Drills, Drivers, and Bits
    Groping for a labeling method to keep track of different driver bits in different tools. August 31, 2009

    Safety and Burn-Free Flutes
    A long discussion about how to make flutes without burn marks at the end, and without injury. February 16, 2006

    Stepping Up to 3-Millimeter Edgebanding
    3mm edgebanding is a step up in quality, and it requires a serious equipment investment. November 8, 2008

    Home Shop Pros and Cons
    Cabinetmakers describe what it's like to have your shop next to (or underneath) your house. April 13, 2012

    Offering Long Warranties
    Should cabinetmakers back their product with a "lifetime" warranty? June 4, 2012

    Late Deliveries and Customer Relations
    How do you tell a customer that you're going to miss a delivery date? October 13, 2010

    Squaring Up a Sliding Table Saw
    Pros walk a newcomer through the steps of getting a slider trued up for accurate rips and crosscuts. February 20, 2008

    Choosing Table Saw Blades
    Thoughts on table saw blade selection for cutting plywood and for ripping hardwood. March 26, 2010

    Troubleshooting Melamine Chipping on a Panel Saw
    Advice on blade selection, sharpening, and saw operation to avoid chipping out melamine when cutting with a panel saw.March 13, 2014

    Edgebander Glue Choices and Temperature Settings
    Tips on choosing glue and tweaking the edgebander for good adhesive performance. November 23, 2008

    Templates for Cutting Round Corners
    Woodworkers discuss how to make and use templates for cutting radius corners on countertops. December 6, 2006

    Drawer-Box Joinery with Baltic Birch
    A discussion of drawer-box construction connection methods. May 28, 2010

    Measuring-Tape Accuracy
    Finding an accurate tape measure is a challenge. Ensuring an accurate match between two different tapes is even more challenging. July 11, 2007

    Compressed Air Lines in a Shop
    Advice on material choices and layout strategies for compressed-air supply lines in a woodshop. March 28, 2010

    Are Two Motors Better than One on a Two-Head Sander?
    Some two-head sanders drive both heads with a single motor. What difference does it make? February 6, 2007

    Riving Knife Choices and Use
    A discussion of the use of riving knives on the table saw, and of sources of aftermarket riving knives. March 22, 2013

    Glue Injection Techniques
    When laminate or veneer is lifting, you can make a slit, inject adhesive, and clamp for a clean repair. Here are some detailed tips on getting the glue where it needs to go. February 20, 2008

    Replacing Sliding Saw Subrollers
    Tips on an often-overlooked maintenance task. June 5, 2006

    Vertical Panel Saw Score and Cut Accuracy
    Advice on adjustments to keep the score cut and the through cut aligned on an older vertical panel saw. October 13, 2012

    Calculating Waste from Rough Lumber
    You always lose some ... here's a look at the numbers. December 2, 2010

    Troubleshooting Puck-Light Dimmers
    Cabinetmakers consider what might be making low-voltage lighting dimmers malfunction. May 7, 2007

    PVC Banding Inside Round Cutouts?
    Advice on how to apply edgebanding to the inside of cutouts in door panels. August 19, 2013

    Troubleshooting SawStop False Trips
    Saw Stop blade brakes rarely activate without reason. But in this case ... February 17, 2012

    Buying a Sliding Table Saw
    A second-hand, high-quality slider is a good investment. Here are tips on tuning it up and getting the best out of it. February 16, 2012

    New Way to Fabricate Laminate Counter Edges
    One craftsman's suggestion for a new way to create the edge detail for a laminate countertop. October 27, 2009

    Accurate Panel Rips
    Tips for obtaining clean, accurate results when ripping panels to width. October 13, 2005

    Contour Trimming 3mm Edgebanding
    Advice on rounding over and trimming plastic edgebanding without melting the material. August 31, 2010

    Countertop Bolt Systems
    Cabinetmakers compare experiences with different undercounter bolt and clamp systems for securing countertop joints. April 29, 2011

    Gloves for Saw Operators
    Woodworkers suggest some tough, skin-tight, high-friction gloves for use around power equipment. April 21, 2011

    Replacing a Planer Cable with an Auto Speedometer Cable
    It turns out that the cable driving a readout on an old planer is replaceable with an automobile part. March 13, 2014

    Mitering Rubber T Moulding
    Sharp corners are harder to detail than radius corners when applying T moulding. December 28, 2014

    Modifications de serrage pour scies à table coulissantes
    Voici une discussion sur les configurations de serrage construites sur place pour le curseur, avec quelques photos instructives. 17 juin 2009

    Blade Choices for Table Saws
    Thoughts on which saw blades work best for which materials, and some general info on saw blade characteristics and maintenance. December 27, 2010

    DeWalt 3521 Radial Arm Saw
    A collector and reseller of old American-made tools discusses a classic radial arm saw. March 26, 2013

    Finding Good Employees
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    Edge-Planing Boards for Width
    Cabinetmakers discuss the fine points of sending boards through the planer on the narrow dimension. December 28, 2005

    Drilling a Hole the Length of a Log
    People have actually succeeded at drilling holes in logs the long way. Here, they explain how to do it. December 27, 2006

    Biscuit Fit Problems
    Swelling due to moisture, or narrowing of the slot due to cutter sharpening, are possible reasons why biscuits don't fit. November 13, 2009

    Choosing an Air Line Material
    Shop owners discuss the pros and cons of various metal and plastic tubing materials for compressed-air supply lines. March 20, 2006

    Mounting a Digital Scale on a Sliding Tablesaw
    Advice on the purchase, installation, and use of a digital scale on a sliding table saw. March 22, 2013

    Radial-Arm Saw Cutting Technique
    Radial arm saws have their place, some cabinetmakers say. Here, they discuss blade choice and cutting technique. November 25, 2005

    Track Saws and Accessories
    Advice on the choices in the track saw category. November 15, 2011

    Tools for "Perfect" Miter Cutting
    A solid table saw's your best bet. August 29, 2005

    Hook and Loop Versus Peel and Stick Sanding Pads
    Cabinetmakers discuss sandpaper preferences. April 16, 2010

    Pneumatic Versus Electric Brad Nailers
    Pros compare notes on air-powered and electric brad nailers. December 14, 2005

    Downdraft Tables Versus Vacuum-Equipped Sanders
    Some woodworkers swear by downdraft tables, others swear by sanders coupled to vacuum dust collectors. May 22, 2006

    Biscuit Joiner Comparisons
    Besides the quality and price issues, not all biscuit joiners work the same way. Here's a closer look. April 9, 2008

    Making Mitered Boxes with MDF
    Here's a long discussion of how to get accurate, clean miter joints with MDF, time after time. September 26, 2009

    Correction de la hauteur des contremarches d'escalier sur place
    Un vieux limon d'escalier dont les dimensions de contremarche sont incorrectes doit être réparé sur place. Voici une longue discussion sur la façon de procéder. 30 juillet 2009

    Méthodes de menuiserie pour fixer les cadres de façade aux armoires
    Une longue discussion sur les différentes méthodes de menuiserie pour la fixation des ossatures. 16 juin 2010

    Quincaillerie de charnière et de glissière pour étagères coulissantes dans les armoires sans cadre
    Il est un peu difficile d'installer des étagères coulissantes pour que celles-ci ne dépassent pas les portes d'une armoire sans cadre. Voici une discussion. 31 août 2010

    Détails de la boîte de torsion
    Une conversation sur les idées pour une surface de travail plate en forme de boîte de torsion pour l'atelier. 31 août 2010

    Staining Black Walnut
    A detailed discussion on staining kiln-dried Walnut. November 14, 2009

    Distressing Wood
    Learning how to give new furniture that well-worn look. January 6, 2005

    Oil-Based Stain for a Bookcase
    A professional who has used lots of oil-based Minwax stain describes its characteristics. September 18, 2012

    Getting Penetration with Spray Stain
    After switching from wiping stain to spray stain, a finisher asks for advice on working the material into fine cracks and crevices. December 31, 2012

    Catalyzed Versus Uncatalyzed Lacquers
    An extended discussion of the chemistry, attributes, and performance of catalyzed lacquers compared to traditional uncatalyzed nitrocellulose lacquer. April 21, 2008

    Percer un trou de la longueur d'une bûche
    Certains ont réussi à percer des trous dans des rondins en utilisant la méthode la plus longue. Voici comment procéder. 27 décembre 2006

    Portable Air-Assisted Airless Setup
    Advice on an AAA compressor and gun kit that you can conveniently cart from shop to shop. November 25, 2008

    What's the best HVLP system?
    Finishing forum participants chime in with their feelings about the best HVLP spray finishing systems. May 29, 2000

    Waterborne vs. solvent based
    Advantages and disadvantages of water-based finishes

    Water-based basics
    A primer for folks interested in using water-based stains and topcoats. 1998.

    Spraying Latex Primer and Paint with HVLP
    Basic advice for a first-timer on product selection, tip choice, and thinning. June 28, 2006

    Post catalyzed lacquer -- the best?
    Finishers discuss their favorite brands of post-catalyzed lacquer. August 23, 2000

    Finishing Butcher-Block Tops
    Pros discuss paraffin, tung oil, and other finishes for a butcher-block food preparation surface. March 2, 2006

    Retarder and Rub-Out
    Adding retarder to a pre-cat finish won't prevent you from rubbing the finish out, but it may affect your wait time. April 30, 2006

    Ambient Temperatures and Pre-Catalyzed Finishes
    How cool is too cool when applying pre-catalyzed finishes? April 30, 2006

    Choix de lames pour scies circulaires à table
    Réflexions sur les lames de scie les mieux adaptées aux matériaux et quelques informations générales sur les caractéristiques et l'entretien des lames de scie. 27 décembre 2010

    Cacher les joints stratifiés dans les armoires
    Il n'existe pas de moyen simple de dissimuler les bords sombres des façades des armoires laminées blanches. 17 avril 2009

    Prises électriques dans les armoires
    Le code de l'électricité exige que les prises soient installées dans des boîtiers électriques correctement montés. 26 avril 2006

    Gel Stain Pros and Cons
    Is gel stain "second cousin to paint?" (And is that bad?) September 26, 2006

    Réparation de mélamine rayée
    Aucune réparation n'est parfaite, mais voici quelques bonnes solutions pour réparer une entaille superficielle dans l'intérieur d'une armoire en mélamine. 23 septembre 2006

    Problèmes avec le contreplaqué chinois
    Les ébénistes signalent des problèmes de qualité et de performance généralisés avec le contreplaqué de bois dur importé de Chine. 22 mai 2007

    Un meuble comme paroi de douche ?
    Aussi folle que cela puisse paraître, cette question est bien réelle : Br dans le cadre d'une rénovation d'espace restreint, comment construire des armoires de manière à ce que leur face arrière puisse être carrelée et servir de paroi à une douche. Lisez et apprenez. 6 mai 2007

    Adhésif pour appliquer des revêtements finis sur les extrémités des armoires
    Un ébéniste demande conseil pour fixer les extrémités finies sur de nouvelles armoires. 21 mai 2007

    Shaper Chatter Marks
    A shop owner tries all the usual troubleshooting tactics — but it takes a brand new machine to solve the problem this time. December 14, 2009

    Hinge-Boring Machine Compatibility
    A discussion of retrofitting hinge-boring equipment to handle different companies' hinge screw patterns. July 21, 2006

    MDF ou bois massif pour un cadre de façade
    Le MDF est idéal pour les panneaux de porte peints, mais pas pour les encadrements de façade. 15 octobre 2009

    Variétés d'acajou pour comptoirs
    Discussion sur l'aspect pratique de l'acajou pour un comptoir et réflexions sur des alternatives similaires. 7 novembre 2007

    Selling Accessory Items
    Add-ons and doo-dads can make you a little money. Here are tips on presenting a smart selection. February 11, 2009

    Finding Compound Angles for Crown Moulding
    This discussion of cutting crown molding includes a set of tables for determining angle and bevel cuts when cutting flat on the saw table. April 20, 2007

    Alternatives to Automotive Epoxy for Wood Filling
    Woodworkers discuss hard, sandable wood-filling compounds. March 25, 2007

    Alternatives à l'époxy automobile pour le remplissage du bois
    Des menuisiers discutent des composés de remplissage pour bois durs et ponçables. 25 mars 2007

    Recovering from a Bad Stain Job on Poplar
    When a large batch of poplar mouldings is stained way too dark, you have only a few practical options for fixing things. December 29, 2008

    Applying oil-based polyurethane
    Brushing and spraying problems and options. August 25, 2003

    Patching Scratches in Pre-Finished Plywood
    Thoughts on scratch repair, cutting, gluing, and prices for pre-finished plywood. March 1, 2006

    Power Feeder Wheels Too Slick
    Addressing a slippery-wheel situation on a power feeder. July 29, 2012

    Méthodes de renforcement des étagères
    Discussion sur les portées des étagères, les matériaux des étagères et les méthodes de renforcement pour éviter l'affaissement. 10 avril 2008

    Construisez votre propre scierie à ruban
    Conseils pour l'installation d'éviers sous plan conçus pour des comptoirs en stratifié. 27 septembre 2008

    Coût de finition (en interne ou en sous-traitance)
    Un ébéniste se demande pourquoi les offres qu'il reçoit pour terminer des meubles ne correspondent pas à ce qu'il a lui-même dépensé pour faire le travail. Cette question déclenche une longue discussion sur le coût, la valeur, les marchés et les stratégies commerciales. 17 mai 201 ......

    Collage de teck sur contreplaqué
    Conseils sur la préparation des surfaces et le choix de la colle pour le collage des portes en teck et contreplaqué sur un bateau. 13 octobre 2010

    Sceller le contreplaqué pour ralentir les émissions de formaldéhyde
    Voici une discussion approfondie sur l'opportunité et la manière de sceller le contreplaqué afin de réduire les émissions de formaldéhyde (ou d'acheter un autre type de contreplaqué à la place). 27 décembre 2010

    Choisir des lames de scie circulaire à table
    Réflexions sur le choix d'une lame de scie circulaire pour couper du contreplaqué et pour refendre du bois dur. 26 mars 2010

    Sélection des broches d'étagère
    Les supports d'étagère sont un petit détail, mais qui peut faire la différence. 20 février 2008

    Sliding Table Saw Versus Vertical Panel Saw
    Another take on a common topic: whether to buy a panel saw or a slider (or both). September 26, 2009

    Panel Handling with a Vertical Panel Saw
    Equipment and techniques for moving panels around in vertical saw cutting operations. July 5, 2006

    Cantilevered Shelf Supports
    Practical idea for wall attachment and support for shelves that project straight out from the wall with no visible means of support. July 29, 2007

    Vertical Panel Saws Versus Sliding Table Saws, Again
    The perennial discussion, with a few new observations. March 3, 2009

    Tips on Large Tambour Construction
    Old-fashioned yellow glue and canvas have a proven track record. January 9, 2007

    RTA Fittings for Fat Shelves
    Suggestions for "ready-to-assemble" hardware suitable for thick shelving material in a built-in project. March 13, 2014

    Drilling for Closet Shelf Holes
    Matching hardware to drilling equipment for efficient closet shelf fabrication. April 27, 2011

    Side-Mount Soft-Close Ball Bearing Drawer Slides
    Side-mounted soft-closing drawer slides have a spotty reputation. January 23, 2014

    Sources for Panel Handling Carts
    Several companies make competing hand carts for moving and lifting panels in the shop. December 2, 2010

    Adjustable Table-Height Hardware
    Where to get parts for tables that can be raised and lowered. March 1, 2006

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