Cabinetmaker's Responsibilities Lively conversation about who should handle plumbing, electrical, etc. on kitchen/bath projects. December 9, 2004
Tile Setters vs. Trim carpenters On a woodworking site, it's not tough to guess the winner of this battle. But the war of words makes for good reading. February 25, 2005
Coping With Business Failure A woodworker who's headed for a crash landing gets advice on how to make the best of a bad situation. March 12, 2009
Establishing a Change-Order Policy An extended discussion of one of the peskiest issues in custom woodworking: managing customers who want to change their minds. February 6, 2007
"Joint Check" Payment Agreements in Commercial Work This long thread deals with a cabinetmaker's choices as he negotiates for a commercial job where the customer is proposing to pay the cabinetmaker and his materials suppliers with the same check. January 26, 2008
A Butt Log Identification Puzzle Are these logs American Beechnut, Red Elm, Butternut, or what? In this long and detailed thread, sawmillers discuss the characteristics that could be clues. November 16, 2011
Finding Good Finishing Help Tactics for attracting finishers, perhaps the industry's most difficult "get." December 26, 2004
Calculating a Shop Labor Rate What shop labor rate will enable this cabinet shop turn a profit? Here's an extensive and detailed discussion of setting a realistic value on labor time. March 4, 2006
Circular Stairway-Side Children's Slide Conundrum This stair-builders' thread about how to fabricate a slide that wraps around the outside of a spiral staircase morphs into a more general expert discussion about spiral staircases and handrails, with lots of nice photos. November 2, 2010
Six Sigma Strikes Are the Six Sigma system requests that a customer makes appropriate? November 3, 2004
Sawdust as fuel Building a sawdust-fired boiler to heat kiln and shop. November 18, 2002
When a Job Goes Sour Expectations were unclear, now the customer is unhappy. What to do? May 4, 2005
Survival Strategy: Raise Your Prices! Believe it or not, some woodworkers are successfully adapting to the downturn by increasing their prices. June 22, 2010
Value added defined Many definitions and interpretations are offered up. July 29, 2003
Arched Crown Moulding You may never have to do it, but just in case you do, this thread with expert analysis, practical tips, and great pictures will help you wrap your head around the problem of fitting crown moulding to a barrel-vault wall-to-ceiling joint. November 2, 2010
Skilled Woodworker Employee Wages A highly qualified shop employee with broad responsibilities asks how to assess his own fair wage rate, and kicks off a spirited discussion among employers, employees, and self-employed craftsmen on the forum. February 10, 2009
Fine-Tuning a Small Moulder Less expensive equipment may need more attention to perform up to snuff. Here are some detailed tips on "tweaking" the machinery. October 14, 2006
Appliance Cutouts Standards, and a lack of, for kitchen appliace cutouts. August 7, 2004
Software Tools for One-Off Custom Creative Designs This conversation about how to design and prototype unusual three-dimensional models for advertising gets interesting when people start to post examples. (Plus, it has beer.) November 29, 2014
Fine Points of Architectural Door Construction Here is a thoroughly professional discussion of the pros and cons of "engineered" door construction, along with a conversation about springing or crowning doors for a snug closure. September 7, 2013
Employee Bonus Incentives Most employers in this thread believe that bonuses for employees don't work. June 4, 2012
G Code Trick Writing code that repeats itself at different xy locations. June 4, 2004
Loading and Moving Big Logs with Minimal Impact This starts out as a conversation about block and tackle mechanical advantage, but develops into a detailed and useful discussion of ways to skid and load logs without tearing up the woods or lot. June 18, 2010
Analyzing Wood Species, Grain, and Sawing Methods Here's a long and complex (but very informative) thread that starts off with a wood identification problem, moves into a discussion of wood pore structure, and then takes off on an interesting tangent about quartersawing, flatsawing, and other methods for piecing out a log. March 22, 2013
Is This Job Discrimination? An African-American's story of a frustrating job search leads to a frank discussion of race as a factor in employment, along with some solid advice on landing a job. January 10, 2008
Two-Ply Veneer Versus Crossbanded Plies A custom cabinetmaker carefully considers the veneering process on a custom project for demanding clients. January 12, 2015
Hinge Placement Rules and Traditions Here's a long and thorough look at the reasons for the traditional placement of hinges on architectural doors. April 22, 2014
Making Code from Sloppy Drawings The frustrations of messy drawings, and a parallel discussion of CNC theory vs. reality in terms of function. December 9, 2004
New Shop Dust Collection A shop owner re-thinks everything from the ground up as he ponders the dust-collection system for his planned new shop. June 15, 2014
The Value of Interfaces A user discovers the power of interfaces and others join in the conversation. February 25, 2005
AWI certification Is membership or certfication with AWI worth your while?July 29, 2003
Market Research for a Business Plan Thoughts and advice on how to investigate the market for the products of a proposed new cabinet business. October 14, 2009
Accepting Less than the Agreed Price Learning from experience: a cabinetmaker gets paid less than he is owed because of supposed defects the customer perceives in the product as delivered. September 29, 2014
Six Sigma Observations Principles for developing efficiency in the workshop. November 3, 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
Interior Door Construction Questions Here's a long and detailed discussion of lumber choices and construction methods for thick custom interior doors. March 20, 2012
Shop lighting Best bulbs for brightness and efficiency. February 12, 2003
Cupping and Bowing in Resawn Stock Furnituremakers discuss drying issues such as casehardening that can cause lumber to move when ripped or re-sawn. April 18, 2015
Radios In The Shop A discussion with as many opinions as there are styles of music. February 25, 2005
Taking on an Apprentice It's good for society when young people gain skills. But the rules for apprentices are the same as for employees, and the management problem is not trivial. April 8, 2013
Drafting Doors in CAD Methods of drafting doors are discussed, in search of the most efficient. December 26, 2004
A Clear Topcoat over Antique Paint Old paint (maybe egg tempera) on antique corbels presents a puzzle for finishers — how to protect it without damaging it? February 13, 2009
Toning a Table Top This finishing problem is really more of a customer relations issue. But it's worth reading just for a look at the table top (a lovely piece of work). August 22, 2013
Honing Your Way to the Perfect Edge An extensive discussion on chisel and plane iron sharpening walks through the basic and advanced aspects of creating a shaving-sharp edge on your hand tools. May 13, 2013
A Solid Choice Basics of solid surface materials and their fabrication, and why shops are adding them to their product lines. July 20, 2002
Is Kiln Drying to 7% Worth It? Why kiln dry wood to 7% moisture content when it will gain moisture in storage? Here's an informative thread about proper drying targets and storage based on the intended end use of the lumber. December 31, 2013
Stain Mixing, Wood Tones, and Color Theory Starting with the basics, a cogent explanation of how to mix pigments and stains and how to use them to the desired effect on wood. May 18, 2010
Talking Dollars with Sales Prospects Finding out what a customer really wants, and what they really can afford, involves some psychology — but the effort can pay off. December 9, 2013
Who cuts sink holes? Is this the responsibility of the cabinetmaker or installer? December 17, 2003
CNC tooling slippage Could it be the collects, the cleaning, the cones... what? July 9, 2002
Going from handcrafted to CNC Discussion of P2Ps, dedicated boring, edgebanders and other equipment, software and processes. August 29, 2001
Drum Sander Options for a Small Shop This thread wanders a little, but it sheds some light on the sander choices available for the owner of a one-man shop with space and budget limits. March 12, 2015
Moulding prices Pricing product in a small, start-up moulding manufacturing operation. October 9, 2002
"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
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
Learning from an Under-Pricing Mistake When inexperience leads a good cabinetmaker to under-price a nice kitchen, he tries to make up for it on a time-and-materials island — but the ensuing sticker shock strains his relationship with the customer. Older hands point out the lessons he should draw from his mishap. December 2, 2006
Speeding Up Euro Box Construction A homebuilder who shop-builds his own cabinets for 15 houses a year asks for advice on speeding up carcase construction. March 3, 2009
Chip Removal and Planer Finish Defects A classic defect with a well-known cause: chips recirculating around the cutter head and being pounded into the wood. But how to fix it? May 15, 2012
New Shop Layout Efficient shop flow for increased profit. February 28, 2004
Itemized Estimates Should you show item-by-item cost breakdowns to a client? April 10, 2005
Custom Handrailing for an Awkward Winder How do you make a good-looking and practical handrail for a stair winder that looks awkward and doesn't meet code? Here, top craftsmen take their best shot at solving the problem. February 15, 2015
Sawing Utility Poles Information on the wood species and treatment chemicals found in utility poles. May 11, 2005
Automated Controls for a Variable-Speed Dust Control Setup Here's an extended discussion of the instrumentation and controls needed to enable a dust collection system to adjust to changes in the shop machinery in use from moment to moment.June 15, 2014
Keys to Profitability for a Small Shop A ton of advice from experienced business owners about marketing, money management, planning, and other business fundamentals. December 1, 2010
Solar Electric for Kiln Fans Kiln builders kick around ideas for an all-solar kiln using passive solar heat and photovoltaic panel-powered fans for air movement. January 28, 2014
Shaper and Moulder Choices Observations on the relative capabilities of shapers and moulders. January 9, 2006
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
Wages and Expectations Here's an interesting article about the relationship between pay and performance, in the mind and motivations of an employee. July 23, 2014
Learning to Make Full Size Doors Some detailed information and some commentary about context, for a woodworker who wants to break into wood door construction. May 15, 2014
Finding Good Employees Cabinetmakers lament the lack of qualified workers in the market, and share thoughts on how to find good help. April 19, 2015
Climb cutting and why not Climb cutting on a shaper with feeder--safety and procedure issues. September 19, 2001
Iron Solutions for Ebonizing Wood Advanced tips on making and applying dark black stain with solutions of iron in water and various solvents. August 26, 2008
Indoor Humidity and Wood Moisture Content A discussion with data, about typical indoor humidity levels and the corresponding effect on wood moisture content. October 13, 2010
Does Helical Insert Tooling Create Glue-Ready Edges? A shop owner asks about helical insert jointer knives for edge jointing, and sets off a long and informative discussion about the comparison between high speed steel, carbide knives, and insert cutterheads. April 18, 2015
Layout Printing Bottleneck Printing multiple layouts can choke a computer and plotter's capacity. Here, CAD users suggest workarounds involving the batch plot utility, lisp programming, and other sly tricks. May 16, 2005
Confusing Lumber Term: "Sap and Better?" Experts and wood buyers and sellers discuss the meaning of some obscure lumber grading terms — such as "Sap/BTR" for white-wood Maple. April 20, 2011
Tree Harvesting on Swampy Land Here is an argumentative, but also informative, thread about whether and how to extract useful wood from a plot of ground that is impassably wet during summer. June 14, 2014
Making Time in a Small Shop A 2-man shop needs to pick up speed. Should they buy tools or revamp their process? March 17, 2005
Combining Dust Collectors Pros discuss using multiple blower setups for power and flexibility. May 10, 2005
Drying Ash Flooring Kiln-drying is essential to kill bugs and achieve the proper low moisture content for stability in service. May 11, 2005
Sharing Photos of Completed Work Should a contractor share professional photography he has paid to have done with the owner of the project being photograped? And on what terms? The issues can be complicated. September 3, 2014
Edge Sanding Curved Parts Craftsmen discuss off-the-shelf and shop-invented solutions for smoothly sanding unique curved wood items. May 16, 2014
Face frame assembly Fastening face frame members that are assembled and sanded before being applied to a cabinet. April 17, 2002
Sawing Techniques for Cherry Pros explain how to go about getting the best lumber from some nice cherry logs. July 28, 2006
Horsepower Issues with Helical Cutterheads If you switch to spiral knives and you want to keep hogging out deep cuts, you may need to upgrade to a more powerful motor. July 8, 2014
Curing Stations, Drying Time, and Workflow A small ultraviolet or infrared curing station might speed up a small finish line's production. Here, finishers talk about equipment, formulas, drying times, and efficiency. May 17, 2005
Value of a Vintage Tenoner This discussion, started by a woodworker who is considering purchasing an old Powermatic tenoner for window reproduction, goes into lots of useful detail about how to get the best from this valuable machine. July 8, 2014
Troubleshooting Maple Moulder Tear-Out Too-dry lumber, dull knives, complicated grain patterns, or other maintenance and operational issues could be causing this tear-out problem with Maple wood. February 25, 2009
Calculating moisture content Using a hygrometer and calculator to determine the MC of kiln samples. September 2, 2002
Resolving a Stain-Matching Dispute By its nature, matching stain is an imperfect process. Here, a finisher's story about a problem with a customer leads to a discussion of contract terms and policies for matching stain. June 23, 2006
Whether to Mill Your Own Cabinet Mouldings Is it practical for a cabinetmaker to mill his own mouldings? Shop owners say that depending on your situation, investing in a moulder might be worth it. July 29, 2007
Toner Exposing Surface Imperfections Pros advise on the careful use of glaze and toner to enhance color and grain without calling attention to imperfections. August 3, 2009
What to Do When a Customer Bid-Shops You Pros give advice on handling the situation where a customer asks a cabinetmaker to price-compete with a low-ball bidder. (Note: The good guys won this one.) February 17, 2006
Troubleshooting a Tool-Change Software Hang Manually changing a tool can make some CNC machines stop working because of a software issue. Here's how to troubleshoot and fix. March 4, 2009
Managing A Busy Spell When you're over-booked, how do you handle new customers (and should you change your pricing)? April 10, 2005
Cleaning Out a CNC Auto-Lube System A shop owner gets help figuring out how to get the auto-lube system on an old, poorly-maintained Biesse Rover up and running again.August 22, 2013
Faux marbling Creating a decorative finish to match a marble mantel. November 22, 2003
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
-What is a Board Foot? Explanation and glossary of lumber terms by Professor Eugene Wengert. May 2, 2001
Locust for Window Sashes? Locust is durable and rot-resistant, but it's not stable or easy to machine — so probably not the best choice for window parts. January 23, 2014
Contamination and Fish Eye Finishers help a colleague track down the source of fisheye, among the many typical (and not-so-typical) suspects. May 17, 2005
Radius Shoe Molding Determining radius of cabinets in order to match molding. July 20, 2004
Standardizing and Updating Title Blocks in CAD Here's a detailed discussion of how to get everyone in the office set up to use the same automatically-updating title blocks in AutoCAD. December 27, 2008
Time Tracking for Individual Tasks Various time tracking methods - from time clocks and paper forms to electronic devices which input to a computer. May 10, 2005
Finished Outside But Not Inside How to handle things when specs call for finished face frames but unfinished interiors. February 8, 2005
I've Got that Shrinking Feeling Specific information on lumber shrinkage during the drying process. Includes 'typical shrinkage' tables for red and white oak. 1998.
Spraying Dye on Maple Another take on a common problem — avoiding blotchy results when staining Maple. April 18, 2010
Ramping Up When You Need Workers When the work starts to roll in, you need help — but employees are expensive. Here's advice on optimizing the cost of help as you increase production. September 3, 2014
Large Double Pedestal Dining Table Construction In this interesting thread, a furniture maker first asks advice on an extending dining table concept, then reports back after the project is built. October 19, 2013
Deodorant Fisheyes Finish flaws caused by personal care products. December 9, 2004
Arched Door Casing Against a Curved Wall Pros discuss a complex trim problem: The intersecting circular arcs resolve to an ellipse, but that doesn't make it easy. October 4, 2005
Four-Side Planer Versus Moulder A discussion of the relative capabilities of four-side moulders and planers for straightening, smoothing, and cutting profiles. May 12, 2005
The Fine Points Of Viscosity Ways to measure and judge viscosity, and determining what's best for the application. April 14, 2005
Complicated Trim Scribing Problem When complicated pieces butt together, sometimes there is no alternative but tedious hand scribing and fitting. Best to avoid those situations by prior planning, if possible. October 12, 2007
Making decent money Advice on making a living in the business of contemporary craft woodwork. June 6, 2001
Why Finishers Use Samples with Customers Customers don't have the vocabulary to describe finishes, or to understand how you describe them. That's why a signed sample is your best assurance of a clear agreement. August 29, 2011
Wood Movement and Bar Top Finishing A finisher gets advice on a tough problem: finishing a bar top made with small wood strips over an MDF substrate.December 28, 2007
"Mahogany" Stains for Birch Finishers share formulas and methods for staining light-colored woods a dark mahogany color. April 19, 2006
Crown Moulding for Crazy Angles How to figure and fit inside miter cuts for oddball intersections and radius curves. June 17, 2005
Marketing in the Store Fixture Market Advice on how to get the attention of buyers in the retail store industry — and on how to satisfy the customer once you make a sale. October 19, 2014
Indoor Wood Shrinkage and Expansion A learned discussion of the way building interior humidity causes dimensional change in wood. December 1, 2005
Troubleshooting a Chipping Finish The chipping problem in this case could be an adhesion failure caused by sanding wood with too fine a grit. February 16, 2014
Troubleshooting a Morbidelli Tolerance Error When the controller reports a tolerance error, the cause is probably mechanical. Pros get the details and probe the mystery. July 1, 2005
Solid Wood Passage Doors Woodworkers scratch their heads over a challenging door construction problem. October 26, 2013
Refinishing Reproduction Furniture A finisher gets advice on how to make repairs to a piece that's not really an antique, but looks a lot like one. December 23, 2014
Culling multi-stemmed trees Should multi-stemmed trees be thinned from your woodlot indiscriminately? July 9, 2003
Muffling Dust Collector Noise Sound-deadening materials and enclosures can quiet down that monster's roar. March 14, 2005
Wood Identification Puzzle Once again, the wood detectives try to identify some boards from pictures. Elm, Hickory, and Ash are the likely suspects. February 15, 2009
Routing Deeper than a Tool's Allowed "Usable Length" Creative programming lets a CNC user rout progressively deeper into thick material, working around software restrictions on a given tool's maximum depth of cut. August 29, 2006
Contact Cement and Bubbles Under Veneer A report of veneer delaminating from architectural columns leads to a long string of cautions about using contact cement to apply veneer, along with advice about superior methods. March 4, 2007
Fine Points of Sales Tax Do you need to charge sales tax when you sell something to a business that they use in producing their goods? The answer varies from state to state. January 13, 2009
Steambending How much time to allow based on thickness and proposed radius of wood. September 23, 2003
Air-Drying and Kiln-Drying 8/4 Oak Experts and kiln owners discuss the proper drying schedule and the best equipment for drying thick Red Oak boards. August 13, 2014
A Wood Identification Puzzle No solid answers for this mixed selection of antique boards, but an interesting lesson from the Wood Doctor on the step-by-step method of identifying wood based on end grain. January 12, 2015
CNC Routing From PDF Definition of a tap file, and whether or not PDFs provide precision. August 17, 2004
Finding woodlot property lines Techniques for determining where your property lines lie when they're obscured by brush. September 19, 2001
Heating the Shop in a Cold Climate A discussion of the choices for heating a large, poorly insulated shop, including radiant gas burners, wood-fired boilers, and more. March 22, 2013
Veneering Speaker Boxes Wood veneer on an MDF box makes for a tricky veneering problem. May 13, 2005
What Thickness of Material for Cabinet Backs? Cabinetmakers discuss whether they use 3/4-inch, 1/2-inch, or 1/4-inch plywood for cabinet backs, and the reasoning behind their preferences. July 11, 2013
Carriage Door Hinge Suggestions You get what you pay for when you need a heavy-duty hinge for an exterior barn door. October 26, 2013
Auto-Updating Title Blocks Xrefs, rtext, or a viewport? There's more than one way to handle title block data. February 25, 2005
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
Applied wainscot Creating fake raised panels for the lower portion of walls. April 3, 2002
Are Yellow Pages Ads Worthwhile? Woodworking business owners share stories about results (or lack thereof) from Yellow Pages listings. May 20, 2009
Steps for processing cabinets Cabinetmakers share the methods they use for processing doors and cabinet parts. July 3, 2001
More Toner Tips A discussion of toning techniques. August 22, 2005
Green barn siding Making board and batten siding from freshly sawn lumber. June 19, 2003
Knife Characteristics for Best Moulder Finish Quality This informative thread includes some expert discussion of the old-school method of back-beveling cutter knives, and also describes other knife characteristics that can improve the quality of machined wood straight off the moulder. August 13, 2014
Choosing a Moisture Meter A well-informed discussion comparing the cost and characteristics of various pin and pinless moisture meters. October 11, 2012
Recovering Lumber from Tree-Service Oak Logs A woodworker has a tree-service friend who is looking at some fine old oak trees that need to come down. Here, sawmillers discuss the market and the milling choices for that nice wood. July 28, 2006
Wainscot with toe kick Notching and other ideas for integrating a toe kick with wainscot. January 3, 2003
Shop Layout Tips and Techniques Paper models make visualizing your shop floor easier, and good planning can really boost your workflow. May 10, 2005
Shop arrangement and setup Shop owners describe the best and worst aspects of their workspaces. March 21, 2002
Filtering Shop Air Dust collection for your machinery isn't a complete solution. There are reasons to have air filtering for fine dust in the shop air, as well.June 15, 2014
Making Square and Octagonal Handrail Caps Is a CNC router or an old-school rotary lathe the best way to machine a profiled square cap for a newel post? February 27, 2015
Radius countertop edge Making a radiused wood edge without resorting to segments. January 3, 2003
Laser Level Accuracy Issues Laser levels can be knocked out of whack, and old-school water levels can have issues of their own. The watchword is "trust, but verify." October 19, 2014
Causes of Shake Bacteria is what causes shake in trees. September 24, 2003
Decay and termite resistance of medium density fiberboard (MDF) made from different wood species Medium density fiberboard (MDF) production worldwide is increasing due to the development of new manufacturing technologies. As a result, MDF products are increasingly utilized in traditional wood applications that require fungal and insect resistance. This study evaluated the ability of white and b ......
Setting Limits for Punch-List Work Cabinetmakers discuss how to avoid being punch-listed to death, and where to draw the line. April 22, 2014
Choosing a Dust Collector It's helpful to know the airflow capacity of a dust collector at various static pressures. October 3, 2008
The status of timber resources in the North Central United States Between 1953 and 1997 the volume of standing timber in the region (growing stock) more than doubled from 37 to 83 billion cubic feet. Forests in the North Central Region grow 2.3 billion cubic feet of new wood on growing-stock trees each year. Annual removals are about half that amount. The pattern ......
Adhesive interactions with wood While the chemistry for the polymerization of wood adhesives has been studied systematically and extensively, the critical aspects of the interaction of adhesives with wood are less clearly understood. General theories of bond formation need to be modified to take into account the porosity of wood a ......
Cutting dadoes and spraying Finding the best order to assemble, finish and dado. (Cabinetmaking Forum) May 1, 2003
Shopping for a Cup Gun A finisher who is used to air-assisted airless equipment gets advice on choosing a cup gun or turbine setup for small projects. June 16, 2014
Getting Into Frameless A cabinetmaking newbie gets advice on making his first attempt at a frameless kitchen. June 16, 2014
Tallying Moldings Suppliers round off piece lengths in different ways. Are you getting the quantities you ordered? May 29, 2005
Calcium Contamination in a Spray Finish A finisher gets advice on addressing what appears to be a white calcium buildup on his spray system's filters, which is contaminating his work. November 29, 2014
Straight line rip lumber Is the added time and waste worth what customers will pay? September 23, 2003
Upgrading Fluorescent Shop Lighting Shop owners discuss the pros, cons, and practicalities of swapping out T12 fluorescent light units for T8 fixtures and lamps. October 26, 2013
Why is Walnut Purple Sometimes? The purple color of some Walnut boards is natural. Here's more background with comments and observations from woodworkers. February 16, 2014
Solid Wood Cabinet Backs and Wood Movement A cabinetmaker considers, then rejects, the customer's request for an 8-foot-long solid wood back for an island cabinet. July 25, 2010
Dark Refinish for Existing Maple Cabinets Advice on using sealcoat and toner over a factory finish to darken maple cabinets — a tricky process that may yield unsatisfactory results. January 28, 2013
Replicating the Look of Salvaged Wood Finishers consider the problem of how to make fresh lumber look like boards sawn from 100-year-old salvaged timbers. December 23, 2014
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
Shop Productivity With a New CNC It seems more efficient to go on cutting parts manually than to program the CNC... what's missing? October 5, 2004
Diagnosing a Glazing Error One party to a problem wanted to blame kitchen heat for a dark discoloration of some cabinetry. But an application error during the glazing process turns out to be the cause.March 13, 2014
Static charge on wood Troubleshooting and resolving static problems on freshly planed boards. October 9, 2002
Understanding the "Color" White Why no white dyes on the market? Good question. For a partial answer, here's a little info about additive and subtractive color, some chemistry, and a few observations about what happens when our brains can't keep up. June 28, 2006
Face Frames: Re-face Versus Replace Here's an interesting thread about the advantages of replacing just a cabinet face frame, instead of refacing the cabinet or replacing it altogether. June 11, 2014
Dado processing Methods and equipment for producing dados. October 30, 2003
Mechanical grading of oak timbers For many wood species, the grading of timbers [ 76 mm ( 4-in.) thick] has not changed in decades. Most timbers are still visually graded by methods that originated in the 1930s. Mechanical grading procedures used to accurately grade 38-mm (2-in. nominal) dimension lumber have not been adapted for us ......
Shimming Cabinets Experienced installers share tips for fitting cabinets in place. April 14, 2005
Creating a Thin Striated Glaze Finishers discuss improvised tools and hand techniques for obtaining a pattern of thin lines ("striations") on a finished surface. January 24, 2014
Monitoring Progress in a Dehumidifier Kiln Collecting and measuring the removed water is not a reliable way to gauge drying progress, especially when drying mixed thicknesses of wood. June 4, 2012
Metallic Speckles for a Custom Finish Inventive ideas for applying metallic speckles in between the dark base coat and clear finish coat of an art piece. December 23, 2014
Rate of CCA leaching from commercially treated decking. Conflicting reports on levels of arsenic in soil beneath decks treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) have raised concerns about arsenic exposure from this type of treated wood. This paper reports on an evaluation of the rate of release of copper, chromium, and arsenic from commercially treate ......
Fine root dynamics across a chronosequence of upland temperate deciduous forests Following a major disturbance event in forests that removes most of the standing vegetation, patterns of fine root growth,,mortality, and decomposition may be altered from the pre-disturbance conditions. The objective of this study was to describe,the changes in the seasonal and spatial dynamics of ......
Entry-Level Tooling for Moulding Manufacture A finish carpenter and cabinetmaker/installer gets advice on the gear he needs to make his own mouldings (and stock for sale). February 15, 2015
Reinforcing Reclaimed Wood with Epoxy This discussion of preserving old re-sawn material includes some detailed opinions about various types of epoxy. February 15, 2015
Cabinet Door Production Rates How many cabinet doors should a shop produce per man-hour? Depends on the set-up — advanced technology can really boost your output. July 22, 2005
Shop Layout Advice Here are some useful tips on making scale mockups of a shop floor plan, along with advice about how to best use the available space.July 8, 2014
Accuracy of Different Log Scales How many chunks in a dang whack? That depends on how you measure it. (And if you're talking beer, we use hogsheads per hectare.) March 10, 2008
Modifying a Shaper to Run in Reverse A question about setting up a second-hand shaper leads to an informative discussion about the fine points of running machinery in both forward and reverse directions. September 18, 2014
Tenoning Add-Ons for Shapers Information on equipment choices when using the shaper for a specialized purpose: cutting tenons. March 26, 2013
To Nest or not to Nest? A spirited discussion on which is more productive: nest-cutting parts with a CNC router, or using a beam saw and point-to-point machining center. June 30, 2005
Rotary Phase Converters Some modern three-phase machinery requires high-quality power, which requires careful shopping when you're buying a phase converter. March 16, 2015
The Central Hardwood Forest: Its Boundaries and Physiographic Provinces The Central Hardwood Forest (CHF) refers to the area where deciduous,hardwood species overwhelmingly, but not exclusively, dominate the stands and cover,types that occur as repeating units across the landscape. Transition zones where Central,Hardwood species mix with species from adjacent regions id ......
Millwork Touch-up and Repair A visitor seeks advice on how to get training in the fine art of fixing faults. February 26, 2005
Outfeed Table Plan Construction ideas for an outfeed table with mounted router. March 14, 2004
Joining cabinets - at a 45 degree angle Cabinetmakers offer illustrated tips on joining a line of cabinetry which incorporates a 45-degree-angled unit. April 3, 2002
Does a Tow-Behind Sawmill Need Vehicle Tags? Just because you can tow it behind a truck, doesn't mean it's officially a "trailer." In some states at least, sawmill equipment on wheels is not a vehicle and it doesn't need a license plate. December 30, 2007
Making Curly Maple "Pop" Finishers share ideas for bringing out the best in this stressed wood. February 26, 2005
Drum Sander Ripple Marks Ripple or chatter marks on boards run through a drum sander may not be a maintenance issue, but just the nature of the equipment. April 30, 2009
Fine Points of Boring Advice on matching the bore-hole dimensions of various boring machines to the requirements of metric-based frameless cabinetmaking systems. September 7, 2006
Moulder Options for the Small Shop Pros discuss the cost-effectiveness and convenience of various moulders, singly or in combination. November 9, 2005
Logging arch Designing and building your own. November 22, 2003
Is Mahogany Okay in a "Mission Style" Furniture Piece? The customer is always right, of course. But technically, what types of wood are legit in a "Mission," "Stickley," or "Arts and Crafts" piece of furniture?February 17, 2014
Template Materials Pros discuss the merits of various materials for making router patterns, including MDF, plexiglass, phenolic board, and more. October 22, 2005
Adding a Salesperson The owner of a growing shop mulls adding a salesman and reaches an interesting decision. February 25, 2005
Variables in Parametric Programming Forum participants guide a user through programming customization techniques for an Andi CNC with a Fanuc 18I controller. January 24, 2005
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
Applying Latex Paint over Oil Paint A repainting project raises the old familiar topic of compatibility between oil-based and acrylic paints. June 16, 2014
Touching Up Lipping Planer Damage A good finisher can correct some woodworking mishaps with advanced touchup techniques. Here's a good example with some tips and tricks. March 16, 2015
Suspending a Power Feeder from the Shop Ceiling Pros and cons of mounting a stock feeder on the shop ceiling to be shared by multiple machines, plus advice from someone who has done it.November 28, 2014
Vertical Siding Types of siding for "old barn" look. August 9, 2004
Fabricating a Curved Jamb Laminating, piecing together, or sawing out of large stock: there's more than one way to build an arched door jamb. April 18, 2015
1/4" Solid Wood on 3/4" Plywood Thinner veneers in a balanced layup are the way to prevent trouble down the road. March 22, 2013
First CNC for Furniture Production While considering his options for a first CNC, an owner asks colleagues for their recommendations. February 25, 2005
Log weight Locating a chart and doing the calculations. September 2, 2002
Dealing with Heavy Pitch Antique heart pine and other pitch-heavy woods can clog blades up quickly. Here's some good advice on keeping blades clean. May 11, 2005
Tree Blossoms and Honey Wood is not the only thing that grows on trees — as the bees know. June 12, 2014
Matching a Curved Apron to a Curved Top Explanations of how to template a curved tabletop or countertop and fabricate a matched nosing or edging piece. November 14, 2009
Determining pricing Finding a balance between fair and greedy pricing. June 5, 2002
Making Your Own Cabinet Jack Whether you buy one or go to the trouble of making your own, a nice cabinet jack will make you wonder how you used to get along without it. September 10, 2008
Can Carbide Saw Blade Chips Kill? There's no source for the rumor that a carbide saw blade fragment struck a woodworker in the heart. But woodworking kickback is deadly dangerous — no doubt about that.November 14, 2014
Smooth Surfacing of MDF Using CNC Equipment Material choice and cutterhead selection affect the smoothness of a CNC-profiled MDF surface. CNC sanding is also possible. May 16, 2005
Decorative Epoxy Inlay Tips Advice on choosing a pourable or flowable material for decorative inlay work. March 13, 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
Considering Forming a Partnership Is a partnership between a cabinetmaker and an installer a good idea? Maybe, and maybe not. December 28, 2014
Refinishing Teak Outdoor Furniture The table in question might not even be Teak. But here are some thoughts about the choices for a natural-looking refinishing job. January 28, 2013
Reconditioning of Collapsed/Washboard Timber Collapse of sawn lumber during drying is a rare event. Steaming may help prevent the problem, and to some extent cure it. January 12, 2015
Vacation policies for employees Setting standards for how much vacation time employees earn, based on their tenure and value. April 24, 2002
Drawer Box Doweling Pros share tips for dowel construction of drawer boxes. May 10, 2005
Finding Spindles for an Old Shaper This thread about locating parts for an old Whitney shaper has some interesting info on the way the old iron was built. June 30, 2014
A multi-faceted challenge An architectural woodworker gets ideas for making a too-wide handrail intersect gracefully with an octagon-shaped newel cap. December 17, 2003
Lumber Conditioning Advice Info on mixed loads, re-wetting dried lumber, and related topics. September 25, 2014
Inset-door cabinets A cabinetmaker goes from frameless to face frame and seeks advice. September 19, 2001
Solid Wood Tables — Span Length Limits How long is too long for a maple table? The discussion moves to apron depth and thickness, steel reinforcement, a center rib, and box panel construction. April 20, 2011
Small-diameter log evaluation for value-added structural applications Three species of small-diameter logs from the Klamath/Siskiyou Mountains and the Cascade Range in southwest Oregon were tested for their potential for value-added structural applications. The logs were tested in bending and compression parallel to the grain. Strength and stiffness values were correl ......
Sawing a Cherry Log for Value Without a specific project in mind, a woodworker asks how to best saw a nice Cherry log in a way that leaves his options open. September 18, 2014
Edge-Banding Issues with Laminated Doors Minor thickness variations in shop-laid laminate doors cause the edgebander to scuff the laminate. What's the fix? May 10, 2005
Lowering Wood Moisture Content A woodworker has some lumber at 12% moisture content that he wants to dry down to 9%. Here are some quick and cheap ways to accomplish that. October 19, 2013
Selling Wood Scrap Figure out what wood-carvers and other craftsmen need, and you may be able to make money from sawmill off-cuts, odds and ends. May 13, 2005
Toning Large Panels Toner applications require many light passes with a consistent, even touch. Light or dark stripes or inconsistent color are an ever-present risk. May 17, 2005
Milling Rosettes Information on rosette cutters, and other advice on techniques for machining rosettes. June 23, 2006
Rip First, Or Sand First? For an oak laminating shop, economy, efficiency and safety are all factors. April 10, 2005
Veneered Panels: Buy Or Make? If you're a cabinetmaker, veneering your own panels is a last resort, not a way to save money or simplify your life. June 11, 2014
Finishing a Hand-Scraped Wood Surface Finishers and furnituremakers discuss the fine points of scraping and hand-planing, and of applying finish to a hand-worked wood surface. February 15, 2015
End Checking and Sticker Placement Placing stickers very close to the ends of the lumber stack can help limit end checking. This thread also offers additional tips on preventing checking. November 16, 2010
Itemizing Bids Pros discuss how much detail to provide in a bid breakdown. March 14, 2005
What does Visual Basic do? An explanation of how Microsoft's Visual Basic for Applications works. June 13, 2001
Troubleshooting Inaccurate Cutting with Dual Tables Mechanical backlash or a control problem could be causing performance flaws in a dual-table CNC setup. Here are tips of finding the source of trouble. May 16, 2005
Getting Started with a 32mm System Advice on learning about True 32, KISS 2, and Blum methods for standardizing Euro frameless cabinet construction around a 32mm module.October 20, 2013
Gluing Steel to MDF Cabinetmakers ponder the pitfalls that may lurk in a proposal to glue 1/8" steel to MDF for cabinet doors. October 19, 2013
Using a Sliding Table Saw to Rip Boards Thoughts on using a sliding table saw for ripping, with a description of a slick jig that eases the work and improves the result. June 30, 2014
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
Use and production of solid sawn timbers in the United States Although timber production has grown steadily over the last decade, information about the use of timbers and the corresponding resource remains in short supply. This study adds to the available literature on solid sawn timbers by compiling data on timber production and uses. The major categories of ......
Tapered Stop Flutes The search for a simple, efficient method. December 26, 2004
Shellac Compatibility with Various Topcoats Finishers comment on the practicality of using tinted shellac as a color coat under a clear top coat, and discuss their results when applying shellac before applying various solventborne or waterborne topcoat formulas. October 19, 2014
Three phase generator Running machinery off of a three-phase generator. September 2, 2002
Cherry Aging and Figure Cabinetmakers and instrument makers discuss ways to maintain the distinctive look of strongly figured Cherry, even as the wood darkens over time from exposure to light. March 12, 2014
Shipping Methods Furniture-maker gets advice on shipping pieces to distant customers. May 4, 2005
Drying sinker wood How does one begin drying wood that's been submerged in water for many years? June 27, 2000
The Development of improved willow clones for eastern North America Efforts aimed at genetic improvement of Salix are increasing in North America.Most of these are directed towards developing improved clones for biomass production, phytoremediation, nutrient filters, and stream bank stabilization in the Northeast and North-central United States. Native species are o ......
Installing Dust Bags in a Cyclone It's more complicated than you would think to get a liner bag working properly inside a dust-collection cyclone. June 15, 2014
Solid Wood Octagon Table Top Failure Wood movement dooms a solid wood "sunburst" table top, and we learn why that will always happen. February 12, 2007
Stain in Maple -- Prevention and Cure An explanation of why maple wood stains, ways to slow the process down, and how to bleach stains out. July 28, 2006
Rolling Carts for the Shop Descriptions and photos of shop-built carts on wheels or casters, used for moving cabinets or materials around the shop. October 28, 2014
Spacing for a tree farm Distance for planting walnuts and red oaks to be harvested. June 3, 2003
Veneering to a Bending Ply Substrate Advice on adhesive choice, layup methods, and clamping techniques for a large curved veneer assembly. September 29, 2014
Cabinet warranty period What is a reasonable warranty period for a custom cabinet installation? July 24, 2001
Ways to Estimate or Calculate Board Feet Rule of thumb gets you pretty close, and even methods involving careful measurement are susceptible to basic arithmetic errors. January 11, 2007
Ebonizing Wood Techniques for achieving a dark black "ebony" stain, with photo examples. July 24, 2006
Advice for Ripping Large Logs How the pros make longitudinal cuts in the field, in order to expedite getting their harvest to the mill. January 25, 2005
Drawer Slide Jigs Pros suggest several options for quick and accurate drawer-slide installation. June 17, 2005
Diamond Saw Blade It costs more, but rarely needs sharpening. Is it worth it? April 10, 2005
The fire and oak hypothesis: incorporating the influence of deer browsing and canopy gaps A century of fire suppression has altered tree species composition and is a commonly cited cause for the region-wide decline in oak abundance (the fire and oak hypothesis). Other explanations include alterations in canopy gap regimes and deer browsing that operate in conjunction with fire suppressio ......
The Search for the Perfect Finish In your dreams, what properties would the ideal finish coating have? Pros exchange thoughts and opinions. July 6, 2005
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
Should I Use a Tinted Undercoat? A finisher who's having trouble hiding color variations in a Poplar project gets suggestions for tinting the undercoat. August 12, 2014
Face-Frame Bookcase Assembly on Site Here are several suggestions for how to assemble a built-in bookshelf cabinet on site, focusing on face frame issues.July 29, 2014
Filling Spot Pinholes Finishers suggest products and methods for spot filling of pinholes in paint-grade cabinet finishing. February 17, 2014
Troubleshooting Tearout on End Grain A furnituremaker gets advice on avoiding tearout when machining Maple end grain with a roundover bit. October 19, 2014
Finishing Quilted Maple Veneer Ideas on how to make a "wavy" material (with different grain patterns running every which way) take on a high gloss and smooth surface. December 27, 2006
Sticker Thickness Three quarters of an inch is the practical minimum. April 10, 2005
Evening Tone on a Mahogany Piano Pros describe how to darken the lighter parts of a piece in small steps, to achieve an even color. September 18, 2012
Lightness Variation in Bookmatched Veneer Panels Because of grain differences, the way bookmatched sawn veneers reflect light varies depending on their orientation. It's called "chatoyance" — but what can you do about it? May 24, 2006
Steaming Walnut If you do it properly, steaming walnut brings color to the sapwood without destroying the figure in the heartwood. May 11, 2005
Correlation of adhesive strength with service life of paint applied to weathered wood Smooth-planed western redcedar bevel siding was exposed outdoors (preweathered) for 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 weeks. The weathered boards were separated into two end-matched groups. One group was painted with only primer paint and tested for paint adhesion following preweathering. The second group was pain ......
Distressed finish Techniques for making new furniture look old and beat up. February 19, 2002
Troubleshooting a Web Hosting Snafu Advice on how to insulate your website hosting and domain name registration from problems with your hosting service provider. March 28, 2015
Attitudes toward ecosystem management in the United States, 1992-1998 Ecosystem management has been formally adopted by a large number of state and federal agencies and by forest products firms and associations. But little research has examined people`s attitudes toward this new approach to natural resources management. This study used computer methods to measure favo ......
Adjusting the Spraygun for Pigmented CV Finishers discuss good pressure for a spraygun, how to dial in a good setting, and how to adjust chemicals for better results. March 16, 2015
Finishing of wood The primary function of any wood finish (paint, varnish, and stain, for example) is to protect the wood surface, help maintain a certain appearance, and provide a cleanable surface. Although wood can be used both outdoors and indoors without finishing, unfinished wood surfaces exposed to the weather ......
Quality drying in a hardwood lumber predryer : guidebook--checklist The IMPROVE Lumber Drying Program is intended to increase awareness of the lumber drying system as a critical component in the manufacture of quality lumber. One objective of the program is to provide easy-to-use tools that a kiln/predryer operator can use to maintain an efficient drying operation a ......
Drying Willow in a Solar Kiln Challenging scenario: a tricky wood to dry and a difficult kiln to control. February 14, 2010
Changing Heads on an Eighteen-Inch Planer A woodworker who is swapping out straight knives for an S-helix head for his new Powermatic planer gets advice on the task.October 19, 2013
Circular Mill Alignment Advice on fine adjustments to a circular sawmill for accurate cutting performance. February 12, 2007
Tuning an Edgebander Advice on dialing in the variables of an edgebander's operation, one step at a time. October 19, 2014
Fisheye Elimination Additive Advice on using a fisheye elimination additive successfully, without ill effects. March 16, 2015
Mortising for Monsters How would you make a 2-foot mortise in a giant stick of Ipe wood? We don't learn that here, but we do learn something about why Ipe is so tough on tools. July 3, 2008
Small-Capacity Dust Collection System A woodworker with a small, one-man furniture shop gets advice on a dust collection setup for his minimal needs. January 24, 2014
Sawfly Life History Adaptations to Woody Plants Our aim is to examine various life history attributes of these sawflies and identify general patterns. Whenever possible, we compare sawflies to forest Lepidoptera to underscore differences and similarities between the two groups. First, we determine the degree to which herbs, shrubs, and trees are ......
Food prep finish The finish and wood to use (and what not to use) on butcherblock tops. August 29, 2001
Quality drying of hardwood lumber : guidebook -- checklist The IMPROVE Lumber Drying Program is intended to increase awareness of the lumber drying system as a critical component in the manufacture of quality lumber. One objective of the program is to provide easy-to-use tools that a kiln operator can use to maintain an efficient kiln operation and therefor ......
Glass Shelf Span? Advice on glass thickness for a wide shelf span. February 17, 2012
Dynamics of forest herbivory: quest for pattern and principle. Herbivory on woody plants is highly variable in both space and time. This proceedings addresses one of its root causes, the highly intricate and dynamic relationships that exist between most herbivores and their host plants. It emphasizes that the consequences of herbivory both to the consumer and t ......
Vacuum Fixturing - Part 2 of 3 Flow and pressure are the key parameters in choosing a vacuum pump for a hold-down system. The two qualities are inversely related. (Part Two of a technical explanation by Tom Galzin of New CNC.) June 1, 2012
A microwave method for measuring moisture content, density, and grain angle of wood The attenuation, phase shift and depolarization of a polarized 4.81-gigahertz wave as it is transmitted through a wood specimen can provide estimates of the moisture content (MC), density, and grain angle of the specimen. Calibrations are empirical, and computations are complicated, with considerabl ......
Waxing Equipment Surfaces Using butcher's wax to make wood move easily across machine tables. April 18, 2004
Chain Mortiser Versus Hollow Chisel Woodworkers discuss the evolution of power mortising machinery: chain mortisers, slot mortisers, and oscillating chisel mortisers. September 17, 2014
Drawer Front and Door Suppliers Cabinetmaker gets suggestions on economical sources for drawer fronts and cabinet doors. June 17, 2005
Sawing Elm with Off-Center Pith Off-center pith in a leaning tree is a sure sign of stressed wood, and the logs must be sawed with special care. May 11, 2005
Joinery for Mitered Corners Suggestions run the gamut: lock miters, splines, dowels, floating tenons, pocket screws, and butterfly splines. Take your choice. October 19, 2013
Drying Walnut Stumps Slow air-drying of Walnut stumps and roots can yield some remarkable pieces. April 18, 2015
Fixing Dust Specks in Finish Here are a few touch-up suggestions for occasional dust blemishes in a finish coat. December 31, 2013
A National Assessment of the Urban Forest: An Overview Urban forest management promises to play a critical role in the management of .... our nation`s forest resources in the 21st century. Urban forests are significant and diverse ecosystems with intricate connections among their physical, biological, and social components; as well as with other element ......
Recovering wood for reuse and recycling : a United States perspective The United States is a country with a vast forest resource, comprising about one-third of its total land area (or about 3 million square kilometers). As a result, wood is an important renewable resource and is widely used in many applications! including building construction, furniture, fuelwood, te ......
Machine grading of lumber : practical concerns for lumber producers Machine lumber grading has been applied in commercial operations in North America since 1963, and research has shown that machine grading can improve the efficient use of wood. However, industry has been reluctant to apply research findings without clear evidence that the change from visual to machi ......
Leaving the Bark on Porch Posts There are several reasons why leaving the bark on an architectural feature is a bad idea, especially outdoors. September 25, 2014
Is Fuming Oak a Good Idea? Fuming White Oak with ammonia gives inconsistent results, and the intent can be achieved using conventional techniques instead. October 19, 2013
Variability in evaluating environmental impacts of treated wood. Preservative-treated wood contains components that may be toxic to non-target organisms if released into the environment in sufficient quantities. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine the rate of preservative release from treated wood and/or the extent of their subsequent accumulation i ......
Fly Speck Finish with a Spray Gun Ways to tweak a spraygun to achieve the "fly speck" effect (small, dispersed droplets of stain).April 19, 2011
Method for adjusting warp measurements to a different board dimension Warp in lumber is a common problem that occurs while lumber is being dried. In research or other testing programs, it is sometimes necessary to compare warp of different species or warp caused by different process variables. If lumber dimensions are not the same, then direct comparisons are not poss ......
Soundproof Shop Considering noise reduction when building a shop. February 10, 2004
Shellac Before Poly Finish on a Custom Table Shellac is a good sealer coat to apply to a furniture piece while still under construction, during a delay before final finishing with poly.October 19, 2014
Drying Walnut Boards Tips on handling, and how to dimension for best value. February 26, 2005
Virginia Pine Sawing and Use Characteristics Also called "Jersey Pine" or "Spruce Pine," this tree yields useable lumber but is prone to rot, disease and insect damage. May 10, 2007
Single or Two-Head Sander for Table Tops? A discussion of whether a table-top maker should invest in a single-head belt sander, a two-head belt sander, or a stroke sander. February 15, 2015
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
Refinishing Commercial Interior Paneling Advice on touching up and "freshening" large areas of finished wall paneling in a public building with poor ventilation. April 24, 2014
Excessive Bit Wear when Cutting HPL A quarter-inch-diameter bit is too small for working with high-pressure laminate, CNC owners advise. January 4, 2014
Ultraviolet-Light Tracer Dye for Glue For easy detection of glue streaks before finishing, use a fluorescent glue or add a fluorescent additive. February 7, 2009
Effect of drilled holes on the bending strength of large dimension Douglas-fir lumber In this study, experimental bending tests were performed on nominal 4-by 8-inch (actual 89-mm by 191-mm)lumber members to determine how a notch and holes drilled in the wide face affect edge wise bending strength. Holes were drilled at the midspan in three locations relative to the edge. The results ......
Countertop delamination After five years, why is an HPL countertop delaminating? October 2, 2001
Full Length Flush Drawer and Door Pulls Thoughts on hardware sources, and on the esthetics and practicality of a full-length flush drawer pull. February 14, 2010
Multi-Profile Knives and Heads Shop owner gets advice on finding appropriate cutter heads for a set of nice knives (manufacturer unknown). Included are some set-up tips. July 13, 2005
Flip Stop Choices Advice on shopping for aftermarket stops. May 31, 2014
Efficiency Tips for a Too-Small Shop When you have plenty of work but not enough space to work in, how can you adapt until you're ready to move into a larger shop? May 15, 2014
Applying a Chip-Through Finish Wax or petroleum jelly applied in spots will break adhesion and allow the topcoat to chip off, exposing the undercoat. November 26, 2007
Gene's value-added hints A bit of wisdom on adding value to your wood products, from Professor Gene Wengert. April 2, 2002
Routing Aluminum You can rout aluminum with the right bits if you're careful, but the wise course may be to bring this work to a specialty shop. December 28, 2014
Tapering table legs Small-shop methods for tapering square table legs. June 13, 2001
An ecological aesthetic for forest landscape management Although aesthetics and ecological sustainability are two highly regared values of forest landscapes, practices developed to manage forests for these values can sometimes conflict with one another. In this paper I argue that such conflicts are rooted in our conception of forest aesthetics as scenery ......
Laminate Cutting and Seaming This thread describes a router jig for making clean cuts and seams in HPL joints. June 12, 2014
Specific Gravity of Dawn Redwood We're talking about a particular tree species here, but the comments on determining specific gravity apply to any wood sample. April 27, 2007
Veneer Slitter Choices Options for accurate veneer slitting, depending on the budget. January 14, 2009
Sawing and Drying Cedar Cedar is forgiving because of its natural rot resistance. Here's some advice on handling it. May 13, 2013
Accurate Scales for Balancing Cutters What level of accuracy is required when weighing knives for balance during sharpening — and how do you achieve it?August 12, 2014
Calculating Springback Simple formula for determining amount of springback in bent solid wood. April 18, 2004
Weighing Down Stacked Lumber Weighing down the lumber stack with concrete can help the wood dry flatter. June 16, 2014
Troubleshooting Crown in Ripped Boards Advice for diagnosing the problem when boards ripped on the sliding table saw come out not quite straight. November 28, 2014
Gray Stain to Match a Rock Here's an interesting challenge: custom mix a stain to match a chunk of gravel. February 1, 2015
Correcting Finish Fading Caused by Light Advice on how to even up the finish tone in an area where a hanging mirror has left its shadow on a cabinet end. May 16, 2014
Checking Tolerances on a CNC Router When parts are coming out slightly undersized, start with a few basic troubleshooting checks. October 20, 2013
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
Where to Put the Vacuum Pump Some CNC owners find their vacuum pumps perform better when located in a space that communicates with the outdoors. May 16, 2005
Making a Fabric-Covered Tack Board Pros suggest backing materials, fabrics, and attachment methods for building a "tack-friendly" bulletin board. August 13, 2007
Spatial Variation In Growing Season Heat Sums Within Northern Hardwood Forest Canopy Gaps When a gap forms in a forest canopy, the first and most immediate effect on the exposed area is an increase in radiative exchange near the ground. More sunlight reaches the ground during the daytime, and at nighttime the ground is more exposed to longwave radiation influences from the sky. These cha ......
Air-Drying Hard Maple Handle maple carefully and keep an eye on it, if you don't want sticker stain or lumber degrade. October 12, 2007
Ring Deformation (Compression Wood) An odd-looking ring pattern in a cross-cut log is explained as compression wood, certain to bend after sawing. April 20, 2011
Troubleshooting a Stalled AAA Pump Coming to grips with a pump malfunction in an air-assisted airless spraygun rig (it was the magnet). January 12, 2015
Markets for Wood-Shop Waste A woodworker who generates high volumes of dust and shavings from wood and MDF panels explores the recycling options. March 12, 2014
Edgebanding with Aluminum Laminate Aluminum does not spark, but even the thin edgebanding will wear out tools faster than wood or plastic banding. October 20, 2013
Shop Cooling Options Advice on space conditioning for a shop in a hot climate, touching on "swamp coolers" and on creating cool zones. June 15, 2014
Cupping Door Stile A moisture-related wood movement problem leads to a discussion of LVL versus solid wood core material for veneered exterior doors. August 6, 2008
Air drying of lumber. This report describes how lumber can be air-dried most effectively under outdoor conditions and illustrates the principles and procedures of air-drying lumber that were developed through field investigations and observations of industrial practices. Particular emphasis is placed on the yarding of lu ......
Sanding Epoxy Inlay to a Gloss When sanding an epoxy inlay fill with a fine grit, a woodworker worries about finish adhering to the adjacent wood. December 31, 2013
Finishing MDF Doors Urethane-based paint versus pigmented lacquer for paint-grade doors. August 9, 2004
ATS Measuring Stand Repair Tips on repairing or replacing the caliper device on a moulder'smachining, accuracy, set-up, milling, cutting, shaping, joints, joinery, cutters, heads, knives, sharpening, automatic tool-setting stand. May 13, 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
Wood properties affecting finish service life Wood is a biological material that has widely different properties depending on species, geographic area where the tree grew, the growth conditions, size of the tree at harvest, sawing, and other manufacturing processes. Some of the more important wood properties as they relate to wood finishing are ......
Test for Honeycomb A method for testing dried lumber to detect honeycomb, with advice on how to prevent the checking that leads to honeycomb. June 13, 2014
Gang rip yields Determining the factors which influence optimal yields. June 13, 2001
Unusual Bar Shape on an Old Chain Saw Back in the day, some chain saws came with a bar that was interrupted in the middle, advantageous for limbing and for cutting stumps. June 15, 2014
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
Accelerating oak air drying by presurfacing A comparison was made between the air-drying rates of rough and presurfaced northern red oak and white oak. In both species, the presurfaced material was about 1/8 inch thinner than the rough material and dried faster than the rough material. The reduction in drying time depends on the method of ana ......
Splitting Large Logs with Black Powder Thoughts on using black powder or chain-saw jigs for splitting fat logs down to manageable saw-milling size. August 26, 2008
Quartersawing for Bows Whether for archery, a chuck wagon, or a fiddle, bow-making starts with quarter-sawing. October 14, 2006
Long-term response of precommercially thinned aspen clones to Hypoxylon canker. Reports of precommercially thinned quaking aspen to Hypoxylon canker across 47 years in northern Minnesota. Compares canker prevalence, tree mortality, tree density, height, diameter, and volume among two thinned treatments (aspen thinned, other hardwoods removed; aspen not thinned, other hardwoods ......
Selecting superior yellow birch trees; a preliminary guide. Describes procedures to follow and characteristics to consider in selecting superior yellow birch trees. The first selection should be on the basis of tree quality. Characteristics to consider are as follows: for the stem--straightness, roundness, taper grain, self-pruning, and absence of defects; f ......
Quantitative color measurement for black walnut wood. Black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) veneer specimens with wide variations in color were evaluated by a quantitative method of color measurement. The internationally adopted CIE system of colorimetry was used to analyze the data. These data were converted to also show them in the Munsell system. Color di ......
Setting the pitch The why and how of setting the pitch in heart pine. October 15, 2001
Feller/bunchers in plantations thinnings: factors affecting productivity. Computer simulation was used to identify possible areas for improving the design and operation of feller/bunchers for thinning closely spaced plantations. Some of the variables considered were average stand diameter, tree spacing, thinning pattern, operational machine speeds, and shear head accumula ......
Warping after planing Causes for the warping of boards after they are planed flat. June 13, 2001
Drying small quantities of green hardwoods at home. Freshly sawn boards and stem cross-sectional disks, 4/4 and 8/4 thick, of three hardwood species were dried at six indoor and outdoor household locations in southern Illinois. It took silver maple and black cherry 90 days and white oak from 90 to 150 days to dry to less than 10% moisture content at ......
Whether to Kiln-Dry Wood Before Turning A woodworker is advised to kiln-dry Osage Orange wood (also referred to as "Hedge") before gluing up blanks for turning bowls. October 19, 2014
Shopping for a Widebelt Sander A few suggestions about characteristics to consider when considering a purchase of a second-hand widebelt sander. September 18, 2014
Softening Veneer with Glycerin A little info about glycerin, available in pure form or as an ingredient in branded products for softening wood veneer. September 18, 2014
Troubleshooting Expanding Veneer What makes veneer expand overnight after application? Pros suggest possible causes and remedies. May 13, 2005
Resawing PVC Advice on locating 1/8-inch PVC material, or making it in the shop out of thicker stock. January 9, 2015
Forest Products Laboratory natural finish A simple and durable exterior natural finish developed at the Forest Products Laboratory is described. The finish is classified as a semi-transparent oil-base penetrating stain that effectively retains much of the natural grain and texture of wood when exposed to the weather. The directions for prep ......
Selection and application of exterior stains for wood Exterior stains for wood protect the wood surface from sunlight and moisture. Because stains are formulated to penetrate the wood surface, they are not prone to crack or peel as can film-forming finishes, such as paints. This publication describes the properties of stains and wood, methods for apply ......
Estimating air drying times of lumber with multiple regression In this study, the applicability of a multiple regression equation for estimating air drying times of red oak, sugar maple, and ponderosa pine lumber was evaluated. The equation allows prediction of estimated air drying times from historic weather records of temperature and relative humidity at any ......
Veneering a Guitar Body Advice on gluing up a guitar body made with an exotic wood core and veneers. June 11, 2014
Design of thin shear blades for crosscut shearing of wood. Discusses principles and presents formulations for evaluating the elastic stability of thin plates subjected to edge loadings. Three different prestress methods to increase late stability are presented. A procedure is given to evaluate the elastic stability of thin shear blades under expected sheari ......
Defining the Term "Board" Boards, flitches, and cants - here's how to keep 'em straight. February 26, 2005
Using price data to consider risk in the evaluation of forest management investments. Shows how existing information on the historic prices of various timber species and products can be used to provide a measure of the market risk, return, and efficient portfolios of alternative forestry investments using examples from three Midwestern states. 1991
Yellowheaded spruce sawfly--its ecology and management. Presents the biology and ecology of the yellowheaded spruce sawfly, and provides survey techniques and management strategies. In addition, it provides information on identification, classification, host range, and the historical records of outbreaks in the Lake States. 1995
Touch-Up Toning in Place Spray can products might work for fixing a slight color mis-match in the kitchen. January 24, 2014
Stocking and structure for maximum growth in sugar maple selection stands. The impacts of stocking, structure, and cutting cycle on basal area, cubic foot volume, board foot volume, and diameter growth are considered. Recommendations are provided for maximum growth in uneven-aged sugar maple stands. 1981
A Budget Tree Improvement Program In an Upper Peninsula Michigan test of simple design, white spruce of a Beachburg, Ontaria provenance grew 17.5 percent taller than white spruce from the Ottawa N.F. The paper describes how to convert such tests to low-cost, low-risk, highly flexible improvement programs. The approach is applicable ......
Tree-section harvesting of northern hardwood thinnings. Describes the results of a field trial of tree-section harvesting, a shortwood version of whole-tree harvesting, in a northern hardwood thinning. This technique is technically feasible and especially useful where the appearance of the residual stand is a primary concern. 1993
Identifying Pignut Hickory Forum members identify Pignut Hickory by looking at photos of the leaves, stems, and bark. November 28, 2014
Marketing with a Project Blog A cabinetmaker describes how he creates and updates a blog for each client's project to help garner referrals and publicity. April 22, 2014
Finish fumes that last forever If a set of cabinets still smells of finish after a year, what could be the problem? October 2, 2001
Uses for Sawdust, Shavings, And Waste Chips Although many outlets are available for the utilization of wood fines, economical disposal of sawdust, shavings, and waste chips remains a problem of growing concern to the wood industry. This report summarizes current uses for wood residues and provides sources of further information on available o ......
Delay in Milling Southern Pine If you have a supply of logs you can't saw up right away, what's the best way to handle them? January 12, 2015
Getting a charge from melamine How to mitigate the creation and transmission of static electricity during the handling thermofused melamine. April 2, 2002
Quaking aspen productivity recovers after repeated prescribed fire. Describes how quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) stand recovered after logging, and logging and burning. Aspen suckering was profuse after each destructive episode but differences in stockability caused different yield trajectories. 1995
A guide for determining when to fertilize hybrid poplar plantations. Poplar leaf nitrogen should generally be maintained at more than 3%, but concentration varies with clonal parentage, tree age, year, and site. Recommendations are given for establishing a fertility monitoring program. 1994
Raised Panel Thickness Three-quarter-inch, eleven-sixteenths-inch, or five-eighths inch? May 10, 2005
Gypsy moths get sick too! In June, those large, black, hairy caterpillars really begin to get your attention as they devour your trees, pelt you car with unpleasent dropping, and lounge about on your porch. I am describing the gysy moth, of course, an annoying caterpillar because of its voracious appette, large size, and abu ......
Filing Laminate Edges Left-Handed Files are mostly designed for the right-handed craftsman, but a left-hander can file as well as a right-hander after practice. June 12, 2014
Maple Flooring - How Architects View it In a study of architects`` opinions of maple flooring versus vinyl asbestos tile for school gymnasuims, resiliency and durability were found to be important factors favoring maple whereas vinyl asbestos tile was felt to be less costly and more dimesionally stable. 1971
Eastern Red Cedar — How Dry? Eastern Red Cedar is easy to air-dry. But if too dry, it's hard to work with. May 27, 2014
Redrying 4/4 Hard Maple Tips for re-drying a load of wood that got wetted by rain, without incurring damage. December 31, 2013
Walnut insects and diseases. Contains 17 papers summarizing up to 5 years of recent study on insect and disease problems of black walnut and butternut given at a workshop sponsored by the USDA Forest Service`s North Central Forest Experiment Station and held in Carbondale, Illinois, June 13 and 14, 1978. 1979
Wood Finish for Wet Sinks What the heck do people use for a finish on a wood sink or bathtub? April 19, 2011
Is Bendable Plywood Durable Outdoors? Flexible plywood isn't marketed for outdoor use, but here's one anecdote of the material holding up in an exterior application. April 18, 2015
Kiln Size Affects Energy Required to Dry Lumber Energy requirements for lumber drying kilns can depend on kiln size and range from 18,000 Btu/lb water evaporated for a 10 board food capacity kiln to 1,600 Btu/lb water evaporated for a 100,000 board foot capacity kiln. 1980
Thinner Sticks in the Lumber Drying Pile Reducing the thickness of spacer sticks in the lumber stack could reduce the drying effectiveness of the system and create quality issues. October 19, 2014
Wood brick tile for paneling Describes styles of hardwood-brick tile paneling; recommends production and installation methods, based on a 5-year test of 1,200 square feet of wood tile on various wall materials. 1967
International Machinery Sales Machinery transactions overseas call for an experienced broker to play trusted middleman, but that costs money. November 23, 2012
Removing White Blush Under Lacquer Two suggestions for getting rid of a white blush caused by putting a hot pot down on a table finished with post-catalyzed clear lacquer.February 16, 2014
Scales for Weighing Cutter Knives Out-of-balance cutters can do expensive damage, so shop carefully for a scale to weigh them. May 6, 2014
Veneer softener Details on the use of GF-20 veneer softener. June 20, 2001
A Planning Guide for Small and Medium Size Wood Products Companies Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. Here's a detailed, but easy-to-read 75-page handbook on business planning for wood products companies, contributed by Jeff Howe and Steve Bratkovich of the United States Forest Service. December 9, 2005
Sources for Mold-Making Materials and Info Here's a list of vendors who supply materials you can use to create a mold of an existing moulding, in order to reproduce the piece using cast plaster. September 15, 2011
Rotary Lathe and Router Setups for a CNC Here's a quick look at how CNC can incorporate a rotary axis holding the workpiece with a router doing the cutting. July 29, 2014
Re: Quartz touchup coloring A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- I have seen some real miracles by smart stone men, they use "flowing&quo ...
What our community is all about A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- A shout out to Jim Mcgrew. Jim went out of his way to come in this last satur ...
Re: spindle repair A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- When rebuilding spindles. I would highly recommend sending the whole unit and not just the core. A ...
Re: Cheap digitzer A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- I think we paid about 15k with training at the show last year, we just did a very large platform wi ...
Holzher Edge Bander A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (2/27) -- I am looking to purchase a new edgebander and the machines I am looking ...
Holzher Edge Bander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/27) -- I am looking to purchase a new edgebander and the machines I am looking at are the 1200 s ...
Re: First Big Wall-art: residual questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- David, You have made a major step in the right direction by getting Hoadley's book. We all ha ...
Re: Price matching competetor quotes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- I have told many that, lowes and big box cabinetry can look and work well, IF y ...
Re: Quartz touchup coloring A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- Depending on how big the spots are, they can drill them out and repair to whe ...
Adjusting panel thickness on SCM 208 edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/27) -- I need help with adjusting panel thickness in my SCM K208 edge bander Some how panel thic ...
Re: Software for cabinet grade description A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- Sounds like a simple text document will do the trick if you want to stay easy. ...
Re: Quartz touchup coloring A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- I got ahold of the Cambria rep and he was extremely helpful and offered to ha ...
Re: Spraying Existing Kitchen A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- I tried the aquaprime about 6 weeks ago. Couldn't get it to spray out if anything I had. Try ...
Weight and drying A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- I have a 65 inch diameter pin oak that needs to come down due to gall infestation. He ...
Re: drawer slides A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (2/27) -- Not sure what state you are in, but I just purchased 16" slides ...
Re: Border Tax & Woodworking Equipment A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- And that is a reason to vote for Trump, he has had a lot of practice choosing p ...
Re: Cheap digitzer A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- IIRC that is about 30k Ok so the break even on this item would be what 100 years? for me. if you di ...
Re: Refinishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- Probably - but you should do a test on the back of something to make sure. You're looking to ...
Re: Business Outlook & Plan A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- So how can you hire a guy for NATIONAL SECURITY director and 24 days later have ...
Re: Border Tax & Woodworking Equipment A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- You might add in Neil Gorsuch compared to either of dear leaders appointments. ...
Re: Software for cabinet grade description A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- Is your crew nimble enough to work on three standards of quality? ...
Re: Cheap digitzer A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- For you that makes sense. FWIW I have done similar handrail type jobs and found 3d drawings to be u ...
Refinishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- Can post catalysed solvent b ased conversion varnish be sprayed over a water based UV cure fi ...
Re: spindle repair A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Atlanta Spindle Services. Used them several times, good service, would use them again. ...
Re: spindle repair A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- I'm with Brian, Atlanta Precision Spindles. I will send a spindle no where else. ...
Re: Custom Radius Trim A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/27) -- https://www.curvedmouldings.com/about.html ...
Re: Cheap digitzer A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Well this wasn't cheap but it templates about anything. A- ...
Re: rework A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- We make a recycle pullout that's probably the most robust on the planet. There ...
SCM Basic 1 edgebander operation A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (2/27) -- Picked up a used Basic 1 recently and no nothing about it and the prior ...
Re: rework A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- My experience is that I get people to sign off on each step that they perform. ...
Re: cnc Services pricing A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Most mid level and up flat table machines can do that. You can get aggregates to do edge bore/routi ...
Re: tooling for cabinet parts A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Mark, we use 3/8 compression spirals from Onsrud with the Marathon coating. Use them on everything. ...
Re: RE: Oliver Jointer Repair A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/27) -- Tommy, Eagle Machinery and Repair in Grand Rapids, MI bought all of the Oliver dra ...
bidding job A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/27) -- I am bidding to build 50' curved bar, curved is slight, top is granite, but has cherry 5 ...
Re: Best angle for grinding moulder knives A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/27) -- Dok I written a few brief but helpful articles on this subject I have attached bel ...
Re: Textured Melamine Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- It's been around for quite awhile. Runs fine, haven't had any problems holding cabinet size parts. ...
Re: bidding job A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/27) -- 50' of ???/ Doesn't really matter what, I guess. You bid 50' using the same procedure you ...
Re: Roll out shelves A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/27) -- Drawers work better! If you still MUST do shelves, look in Hafele, they have lots of rail ...
Re: MLC clawlock A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- Dan. Are you required to add a catalyst to the Chemcraft water based product. TIA Brian ...
Re: Carborundum Premier Red sandpaper A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/27) -- Try Sia. I like them better, Richelieu selling them ...
Re: rework A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- cabmaker: that was well written and right on point. Much success to you. ...
Re: reversing switch A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- thanks EC ...
Re: sprayers/what to buy A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- You need to weigh out your options. If you are spraying finish all day it's a no brainer to g ...
Buying weatherstripping... A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- I'm currently building a set of transom windows for interior use. However I w ...
Re: "live edge veneer"?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- Veneer can be 2" thick...we just commonly assume the 1/16-1/4" thickness UN ...
Re: Deleting a machining program-Weeke PTP A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Jim, once you generate a Woodwop file it creates a program file. I believe it's extension is pr4. I ...
Re: classic column design guidelines A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- One of the best is Chippendales Directory. You can get it free here :https:// ...
Re: live edge weeping cherry tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- ??"A sign of a non-woodworker" ???...look at my website, I must be a sorry ...
Re: SCM owners A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- I use Team Viewer for personal stuff all the time, but there is a cost to the software if a company ...
Re: live edge veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/27) -- Hello Jason, Live edge veneer is probably describing domestic veneer. When domestic veneer it is ...
Re: sprayers/what to buy A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- Airless is meant for spraying walls in houses. A lot of material at high pressure, not suitab ...
Re: Evolution for Buselatto A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Update, thanks Bill for the suggestions. I did try again and one thing I forgot to mention before. ...
Water based contact cement A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/27) -- We are currently spraying 3m 94 ca out of the canister type spray system. We mainly build ver ...
Re: SCM owners A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- I use a different, higher end machine(one that competes with SCM large format) and on occasion have ...
Water based finishes A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- We specialize in high end conference tables that require thick and very durable finishes. We ...
Re: Satin Finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- I would stop at 600 grit wet sanding, then maybe 500 or 1000 or the Abralon. I suggest you ge ...
Re: Evolution for Buselatto A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Hi Tom, A couple of ideas if they weren't already suggested: Have you re-installed from scratch? Un ...
Re: Evolution for Buselatto A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Try another uninstall, reinstall, delete C:\evol and this time reboot before the re-installation. A ...
Re: Cabnetware Intelliparts A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/27) -- You can attach a Template from S2M to a construction file in your parameters setting but not a spec ...
Re: What do you do with your bent lumber? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/27) -- We do a fair amount of raised panel doors, and only raise the front, so the backs ...
Re: Water based contact cement A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/27) -- I've had good success with most water based contacts when bonding laminates or poly back vene ...
Re: Cleaning Solvents and Waterlox A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- According to Waterlox webesite, this may be the problem that you are having: Follow the link ...
Re: SCM owners A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- Team viewer is free for one on one use, I use it Often, even between my own computers, a company pa ...
Re: How Much Does Wood Move A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/27) -- Thanks for sharing a information with us.. If wood has been shrinking and the RH is lo ...
Corner oak tambour appliance garage A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (2/27) -- Looking for a source for a well made unfinished oak corner appliance ...
Turbosand A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- I am considering a Turbosand sanding head to sand raised panel profiles with my CNC. My question is ...
Re: Water based finishes A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- I cannot imagine a waterborne finish that mimics any polyester coating....even a 2K poly. I w ...
Re: SCM owners A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- i hope their service is good. i have heard of other companies that do this and the support is not g ...
Re: What do you do with your bent lumber? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/27) -- I feel your pain. I do the same thing and then in the spring I cut it up and use i ...
sprayers/what to buy A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- For doing fine finishes which is better. Airless sprayer or air assisted.Will be spraying cab ...
Re: Buying weatherstripping... A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- These guys have a good product- http://www.conservationtechnology.com/buildin ...
Re: Buying weatherstripping... A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- I second Steeliemark's plug- RCT has a very good line of seals and sweeps for ...
Re: sprayers/what to buy A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/27) -- tom a air assisted airless spray gun is the best gun for you spraying cabinets /or furniture ...
Re: SCM owners A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/27) -- If they were to not Mask it as a fee, the price might not be so bad,, My CNC provider support is fr ...
VT Solar Kiln Course A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- The Short Course, Drying Lumber with a Solar Kiln, will be held on Friday, May 30th, ...
Re: Gluing endgrain heartpine over plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/27) -- Thanks for the response. I purchased the heartpine from a supplier. This wood was cut from ...
Re: Dust collector on off switches A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (2/27) -- I was thinking about wiring in multiple switches too. Our shop is ...
Re: Gluing endgrain heartpine over plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/27) -- I wouldn't do any edge gluing, and make sure that your pine is dry enough for this. I would ...
Re: Dust collector on off switches A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (2/27) -- On second thought, the less expensive remote units are not rated ...
Re: AutoLISP for cabinets anyone? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/27) -- I'm thorry, but I couldn't rethitht think a thoftware named lithp was funny. Upward and onward fell ...
Re: threaded rod table legs-Hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/27) -- I don't get it. A t nut? Do a google, there are hundreds of sources. ...
Re: SmartLister A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/27) -- Just call me if you still have interest. My numbers in the demo. ...
Re: Testing moisture resistance in particleboard A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/27) -- Two things: You can ask your vendor to supply whatever documentation he has on 'moisture re ...
Re: exterior redwood door A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/27) -- Thanks for the reply Kilgore, Yes, it is known that a glue joint will be stronger than the wo ...
Re: Testing moisture resistance in particleboard A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/27) -- Moisture resistance is a relative - subjective - term that is not measured or quantified by ...
Re: Testing moisture resistance in particleboard A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/27) -- David, Yeah SGS are an inspection/testing company. Its defiantly difficult to guarantee the ...
Re: exterior redwood door A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/27) -- Since you are a professional, you already know that any commercially available wood glue, pro ...
Re: Testing moisture resistance in particleboard A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/27) -- That's interesting. So if our customer asks for some type of guarantee or warranty that the ...
Cable spools or drums A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/27) -- I manage a sawmill that primarily processes wood for the pallet industry. In order to diver ...
Re: Testing moisture resistance in particleboard A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/27) -- Ok, I found EN 318 might have something to do with it. Its a European standard that tests c ...
Re: glass door solutions? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/27) -- Try C.R. Laurence- ...
Re: shaving mills A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (2/27) -- I have a shavings (cedar/pine) mill for sale in Alabama...compete, ready to ...
Re: For those of you within an open booth A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27/25) -- how do you adjust the vfd. how many cfm is ur air makeup unit and how many hp is ur fan an ...
Re: Spray stain A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27/25) -- wyith such a light viscosity you could just take ur pressure tank and hook it up to one of ...
Cosmec CNC Routers A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27/25) -- Cosmec CNC Routers were sold by HolzHer from 1998 to 2018. In that time about 800 cnc routers, m ...
Spray stain A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27/25) -- I was wondering on the idea from total finish how they paired a aaa gun to a 1:1 diaphragm ...
Roseburg Duramine discontinued A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/25) -- Hello I am wondering what brand of melamine shops are switching too since Roseburg qui ...
Re: Cabinet Making A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/27/25) -- The difficulty of making the cabinet depends on your skill level and the design's c ...
Re: For those of you within an open booth A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27/25) -- The quality of my finished product took a big leap forward when I bought an anti-static co ...
Re: Edgebander selection advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27/24) -- Similar to you I have had 4 edgebanders in the last 4 years. First was a 200 ...
Re: Edgebander selection advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27/24) -- PO is polyolefin glue. We prefer to run unfilled glue because it works for 9 ...
Re: Edgebander selection advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27/24) -- What is unfilled PO glue ? Is that different from eva and PUR ? I like the i ...
Re: Hanging brackets for wall cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/24) -- "French Cleat" Works great for us. Requires a 3/4" inset for the 1/4&qu ...
Re: Wood interior doors in the making A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/27/24) -- Your project seems like a fascinating undertaking! It seems like a good idea to use ...
Re: Hanging brackets for wall cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/24) -- Suspension rail we call and a bracket that attaches to the side of the box. its made o ...
Re: PART LABELS FOR NESTED PARTS A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27/24) -- We use it. It works good, personally everything is to expensive now but it works seamlessly. Cv ...
Re: Edgebander selection advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27/24) -- I like your thinking , that's my current opinion as well . I will try the ne ...
Re: Raffix connectors for closet A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/23) -- Al, oh, how I wish I could have you attend one of my connector classes! There's nothin ...
Widebelt Sander Dimensioning Roller A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27/23) -- Which roller is supposed to handle stock dimensioning: the first rubber roller ...
Re: Widebelt Sander Dimensioning Roller A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27/23) -- I understand what you're saying and I think you're right. I'm not sure I want t ...
Re: Widebelt Sander Dimensioning Roller A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27/23) -- Hi we had the exact same problem with our sander and the reason that's happenin ...
Metal drawer side A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/23) -- Does anyone recognize this metal drawer side? There's a Snaidero name plate, but I thi ...
Re: Buffing/smoothing a painted finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27/23) -- micromesh purple pad with a spray bottle filled with soapy water ...
Re: Fire rated jambs A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27/23) -- which type of jamps and fire rated you need? please explain! ...
Re: Metal drawer side A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/23) -- Blum, older style, might still be available, not sure ...
Re: Edge bander problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27/22) -- This brings up a point I've stressed in the past. Shop equipment requires re ...
Material price increases A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27/22) -- I am a small one person trim and custom cabinetry business that does residen ...
Re: Is this "spray booth setup" dangerous? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27/22) -- I'm a safety/ environmental manager for a large mill work co. I also finished for many yea ...
Challenging finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27/22) -- I have a finishing project that has figured cherry veneer field with 1/4" mahogany ve ...
Re: Material price increases A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27/22) -- Usually in a one man shop, the material is the smallest part of the bid. Are ...
Re: Wide belt sander feed belt grip. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/22) -- This is not the same problem as yours, but the rubber finally fell apart on the drive ...
Re: Material price increases A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27/22) -- Your only option is to put a clause in your bids and contracts that pricing ...
Re: tool changer options A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27/22) -- Our machine has both. I prefer the carousel changer and load it with more frequently used tools. ...
rover b7 no band sensor down error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27/22) -- hello i have the above error coming up when i go to machine something which i understand is eith ...
Re: Table base design A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/27/22) -- What is the diameter of the legs? I would turn the legs out of solid stock. Make a ...
Re: rover b7 no band sensor down error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27/22) -- One of 3 things assuming the cylinder is in the right position: The sensor has moved and is not ...
Closet Load up Boxes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/27/22) -- I’ve done a couple videos on our load up boxes for our closet comp ...
Re: MDF Shaker CNC doors warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/22) -- HDF (Door Grade) melamine back, is the best for non deflection, moisture and tension m ...
Re: MDF Shaker CNC doors warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/22) -- Wondering if anyone else uses Cabinet Vision to machine Shaker MDF doors? We are wonde ...
Re: Blind Corner Cabinet Advise A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/27/22) -- Seems like You Tube should have the answer ...
Re: MDF Shaker CNC doors warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/22) -- James do you guys sand and paint the melamine back? ...
Re: Drawer box material A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27/22) -- Dido what Leo said ...
Re: Challenging finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27/22) -- Any photos? ...
Re: Cnc technology A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- If you have a CNC, the best way to "figure it out" would be to just start using it as a p ...
To buy or not to buy... A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Looking for my first band saw on the cheap and I found a 14" Reliant on sale for $50 ...
Re: Tracking jobs A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- We use TSheets. The payroll processing is faster, installers can clock in and o ...
Wire vibration in conduit on motor startup safe? A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (1/27) -- Title sums it up. I've encountered a few machines over the years ...
Re: What Kind og bander for smal shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/27) -- Late to this one, and know your not in the US, but we are a small shop with an older Holzher ...
Re: Inset blind corner 94* soft close Salice A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Hi Al, I spoke with Rob about this last night. Here is what we have available for inset, ...
Re: Inset blind corner 94* soft close Salice A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Al, I have not seen it used with the blind corner hinges before so an experiment was nece ...
Re: Table Top and Skirt Shrinkage A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Knowing that wood moves, I find it helpful to plan ahead. If the top to apron connect ...
James Taylor Hydraulic Clamp Carrier A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- We own a James Taylor 80 section clamp carrier and this is commissioned in Sr ...
Re: Tracking jobs A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Over the years I have had several employers in construction who tortured their ...
Re: Cnc technology A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- In my opinion, you can search on Google according to your question, and there will be many websites ...
Re: Blum tandom vs grass dynapro A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- I ran dynapros exclusively until we lost distribution which was a sad day. I've never bee ...
Re: SS countertop software / Andi Stratos A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Call Ross Goble at DES in North Carolina. My competition that uses auto cad, alpha cam does fine. I ...
Re: SS countertop software / Andi Stratos A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Thanks cabinetmaker, That helps, I used the widebelt to flatten the table saw ripped edges to a con ...
Re: vacuum pump A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- There is a wave or ripple on the inside wall of the cylinder. We don't know if it's big enough to b ...
Re: Blum tandom vs grass dynapro A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Hey Mark B, Thanks for those kind words. I enjoy reading the posts here on Wood-web and h ...
stop for chop saw fence A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/27) -- We have a 2x4 turned on edge with a self adhesive tape on it for a fe ...
Re: Blum tandom vs grass dynapro A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Ive used grass dynapro for the last 6 years. I love the lateral adjustment. It seems to b ...
Re: SCM Maestro out of memory issue A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- I really dislike Maestro. It is very limited as to what you can do and not all that user friendly. ...
Re: vacuum pump A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Trust but verify. Very expensive to second guess or to get mis information. I have had them, you ne ...
Measuring Wood Whiteness A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Does anyone have experience measuring the whiteness of kiln dried lumber? Drying whit ...
Re: stop for chop saw fence A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/27) -- This is what I have. The handles only require a half turn to lock up ...
Re: stop for chop saw fence A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/27) -- This is what I have. The handles only require a half turn to lock up ...
Greasing aggregate A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Hello all hope your having a good day I start using this aggtegate does any one know if i shoould g ...
Re: Copy lathe templates A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- I have seen 1/8" to 1/4" aluminum used for templates. Cuts easily o ...
Re: SCM Maestro out of memory issue A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Ryan, Not to change the subject, but I am wondering what machine you are using? ...
Newbie In Over My Head A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Hi All - we live in the Atlanta area and had to cut down a few big red oaks in mid-No ...
Re: The SCM saga continues A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- What exactly is the error when loading parameters ? Some of the controllers require a change to Eng ...
Re: Door/Drawer bumpers A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- I switched a number of years ago from the clear plastic bumpers. I had trouble with them ...
Re: 1-3/4" Lock Miters A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- A quick CAD drawing shows that the 60mm ht. will cut a bit more than 1.625&qu ...
Re: Cabinet hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- I too like to install doors prior to finishing to verify the fit. I've used Blum Inserta ...
Re: Best quality door butt hinges? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- Well, it turns out Baldwin is having some quality issues from a new plant. My ...
Re: Shop Pricing Strategies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- I'm not a cabinet builder but will throw in my two cents as a consumer. Your pr ...
Re: 1-3/4" Lock Miters A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- I am planning to use Resorcinol Glue since it is still the best on earth and ...
Re: Chemlife24 A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Yes I have used both clawlock and the level primers under the Chemlife 24 and did not see any ...
Re: Cabinet hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Thanks for all the input. I find that for both hinges and drawer slides, a lot of custome ...
Re: 1-3/4" Lock Miters A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- I've done this very thing in teak, by tilting a glue-joint cutter (Amana 6126 ...
Re: 1-3/4" Lock Miters A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- I have not lock mitered such thick stock, but I have made corners like this a ...
Re: Blum minipress A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- It does not appear to be there, the part snaps on the depth adjusting shaft directly behi ...
Re: Painting Flex Trim Mouldings A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- this is from their website looks like no lacquer or primer https://flexiblemouldingconcepts.c ...
alphacam help A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- i need help with programming for cnc mdf doors using alphacam im in mississauaga i have alot of pre ...
Re: Door/Drawer bumpers A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- 3M ones are great, but expensive. We have switched to ones from Marathon Hardware and the ...
Re: Chemlife24 A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Thanks Gerry. So you use clawlock under chemlife, no issues? I really like clawlock. Not an i ...
Re: Rover J 1530 A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Please post a picture Pull all the estops and reset the safety cable if you have one. If you have a ...
Re: Alphacam+SCM+Homag A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- if your in the toronto area i can hire you fulltime to work on my alphacam and hein tables we make ...
Re: Finding people? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Reading the Chris Rock quote cracked me up. We are in a rural area where access ...
Re: Finding people? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- "These people like success" Funny you should mention that. I was chat ...
Panel processing for other shops A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Im sure this has to have been covered but have spent a bunch of time with every search string I cou ...
Re: burning wood scraps A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- I agree that with very dry wood, the speed of burning and the heat that results is of ...
resawing moulder blanks A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Hi all, We mainly deal with reclaimed wood, and we have a Baker ABXX horizontal resaw ...
Re: Finding people? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- I have made a lot of really great hires out of Craigslist. It's relatively easy ...
Re: Software question A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (1/27) -- JM what about optimize drill head? While I doubt the machine he is looking at comes with a drill he ...
Re: Edgeing doors and fronts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- i run 8 different door edge profiles only two of them cut only on the top corner of the p ...
Re: Finding people? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- These are perhaps potential resources: Madison College Cabinetmaking Millwork P ...
Re: 6.6 kw electrospindle A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Your question is somewhat vague. A 1.2KW spindle could handle the hardest of hardwoods if you have ...
Searching for a router bit A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- I need to back cut a MDF flat panel for shaker type doors. They will go in a wood frame. I have don ...
Re: Finding people? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- I've had the most success hiring out of our local high school wood shop. Of cou ...
Re: Software question A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (1/27) -- JM what about optimize drill head? what about labeling? what about optimize the cutting order to av ...
Narrow Closet A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Looking for input on layout for a long, narrow closet (3' x 11' with a small door at one ...
Re: Edgeing doors and fronts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- I offer 32 different edge profiles as well as will match any sample my customers are need ...
Dovetail tool for CNC machines? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- I am considering purchasing a dovetail drawer tool for our shops CNC. I am concerned that the produ ...
Re: AlphaCam V7.5 A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (1/27) -- Thanks guys for the help. It turned out that the engineer sourced an exact pc on eBAY from the USA ...
Re: 6.6 kw electrospindle A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Be more specific. Hardwood. 8/4 hickory is hardwood. That’s borderline to run hardwood all day for ...
Re: Dovetail tool for CNC machines? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- I personally ran the dovetail bit from vortex ,,with cabinet vision ,,and it is spot on,,,,, It’s a ...
Re: 6.6 kw electrospindle A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- I am looking for a cnc router and i checked scm pratix s 6.6 kw on the onther hand other cnc router ...
Re: Finding people? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- In my opinion, CL is a waste of time. I suggest Indeed. When I am looking for s ...
6.6 kw electrospindle A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- hi all can anyone clarify to me if a 6.6 kw electrospindle is good enough to work with hardwood , s ...
Re: S4S machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27) -- I researched a SCM Sintex further and the side heads are not adjustable for height ...
Re: Dovetail tool for CNC machines? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Here is the vortex video. You can judge yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v lEi5xU3-mbk ...
Re: Sealing green wood (entire board) A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Hi Gene, I didn't think about the rot factor. Thank you for the info. ...
Re: Titebond 2 is NOT water resistant as claimed A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/27) -- TB2 is indeed water resistant, meaning that water does not dissolve or affect the glue for oc ...
Re: Wilsonart 1731 adhesive delamination problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/27) -- Just like everyone else, we're going through the same thing. Seems like every week, I get a c ...
Re: waterproof mdf A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (1/27) -- Where are you located? I'm in north jersey and I get it delivered from Robe ...
Re: CRM choices A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Nutshell Easy set up, fairly intuitive, fantastic support does way more than yo ...
Re: TEAK MATS FOR SHOWER FLOORS A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/27) -- When I first did these 20 yrs ago, I had no precedent to follow. I went with thin and ...
Pre-dryer??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Boss has got this idea about re-engineering our t-sheds we use for air drying. Instal ...
Re: water borne finishes A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Ok. This is a pet peeve for me. If I hear one more "professional finisher" complain ...
Re: door sanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- You need to get really good at proper setup and glue up. Many shops just slap them togeth ...
Re: Attaching Rail/Apron to Table Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/27) -- Pocket holes will work fine to attach your apron to the top. However, as the others ha ...
Re: Compressor tank size vs cfm A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Our Surge electric sanders with the "on-board" power supply weighs close to the ...
Re: Prefinish Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Just wipe some stain or sealer on the panel edges. The movement is minor and as long as there ...
Re: Price matching competetor quotes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- How are you going to prove better product for better value? It's too objective ...
Re: door sanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- uhhh?jack plane, sharp with eye for grain. i do use an adjustable orbit rigid 6in, and a ...
Re: water borne finishes A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Thanks Bart for that highly informative/veiled insult response. I've only been using WB (excl ...
Re: Wonky cuts on diagonal??? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Regarding the ball screw assembly on the Y-axis there might be some back lash adjustment built into ...
Re: door sanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Sorry, I should clarify, its not the stub tenon to groove joint I am concerned about, I g ...
Byrd head on scmi s520 planer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Would like to change from straight knife head to spiral on this planer. Anybody done this ...
Re: Problems with Wilsonart 1730 contact adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (1/27) -- Yes, we are having similar issues in the same time frame that you mentio ...
Re: door sanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- I drum sand before I build doors, then use my 6" Bosch ROS65VC with 150 grit after g ...
Re: Price matching competetor quotes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- That is the road to ruin. There's always someone who will build cabinets for le ...
Re: Price matching competetor quotes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- I was thinking of advertising the following, we guarantee we will either price ...
Price matching competetor quotes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Im trying to decide if price matching competetor quotes might or might not be a ...
Re: Dyeing expoxy A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- I've used black toner cartridge powder mixed into clear epoxy as a filler on ...
Re: Wonky cuts on diagonal??? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- When you engage the pinions into the rack, with the drives disengaged, if you wiggle the gantry bac ...
Re: Price matching competetor quotes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- You may want to consider other competitive advantages you have and consider tha ...
Re: Price matching competetor quotes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Those are some totally valid points. Thanks for your input! Back to the drawing ...
Re: Wonky cuts on diagonal??? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Maurice, Pinion looks good 2mm flat on type with even wear, no slop on ball in Y axis either, belt ...
Re: door sanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Also get a good 6" sander. Bosch, Makita, or Festool if you've got the cash. ...
Re: Joining wet planks A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- I suspect the original question is about jointing wood and not joining wood. ...
Re: Brush sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27) -- There’s a reason why they switch manufacturers. The old saying can be true, someti ...
Re: Strategy for growth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- On the subject of the shop foreman. I have a shop foreman by name. That being s ...
Re: Pewter finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Sounds like a challenging project and the time is running out. I would opt for powders as you ...
Re: New CNC versus lightly used A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- If it is apples to apples and you are confident on the condition of the used machine there I say go ...
Re: IKEA coming to town (Small cabinet Company) A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- What's your target market? If it's not low end DIY people you should be fine. T ...
Re: Strategy for growth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Nick - I would highly recommend reading Paul Down's book and reading ASAP. It's ...
Cabinet Vision for Shop Drawings A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- I work at a small shop doing really high-end cabinetry and woodwork. We are in the middle of making ...
Re: IKEA coming to town (Small cabinet Company) A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- I agree, I don't think we will offer services for ikea, in regards to installin ...
Re: Strategy for growth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Gauges? Gauges could be the mission or the reason for being in business. I'm in ...
Re: Brush sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27) -- Please always want to try to find a magical solution and they go with machines lik ...
Re: Strategy for growth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Nick, There is no magic blueprint in terms of what person to add when. The main ...
Re: Cabinet Vision for Shop Drawings A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Nice work Leland Patrick Either way you slice it, you have got to get down on paper clear and conci ...
one dust collector or two A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- we're in need of an upgrade to our dust collector. right now, we have a 5hp cyclone and h ...
Re: Shelix cutterhead on Makita 2040 A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27) -- I would have a hard time putting that kind of money into that machine.I used to ha ...
Re: Built-in Field Face Frame install or prefab? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Check out the Lamello P system connectors. I've used these for flat finishing cabinet com ...
New CNC versus lightly used A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- We are almost ready to purchase a CNC. We had been leaning toward a new Thermwood CS43 5x10, but I ...
Re: how much for a sqft A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Unless your a production shop producing stock cabinetry, using a sqft number to quote is not ...
Re: Getting a C6 (CA) license or not. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Thanks, Alan and Pat for the response. Apologies for not getting back sooner. I appreciat ...
Re: Being bad mouthed by competitors A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Don't spend time on what you can't control. Anyone that has been in business fo ...
Re: Spray Booth Decisions - New Shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- I am in about the same exact situation. Would like to go with the curtain booth to get multi ...
Business Mentor A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- I would like to find a mentor. My wish in life has been to try and build a busi ...
Re: tack cloth A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- The reason you might have heard not to use a tackcloth is if you are using a waterbased finis ...
Custom Cabinet A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Need to have a custom cabinet built but it's quite unusual in size and need lock out slid ...
Re: Cabinet Vision for Shop Drawings A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Hello Patrick, I do all of my shop drawings and machining with cabinet vision. I can help with trai ...
Re: Strategy for growth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Use Lean, read the E-Myth, make your policies well known. You probably don't re ...
Re: Fish eyes in Conversion Varnish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Did you ask the client if they used Pledge on the surface. Because if they did, sanding down ...
Re: Looking for high temp thermostat A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Make sure you need a thermostat separate from the one in the Nyle system. Usually you ...
Re: Strategy for growth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Nick, you are onto a good idea. Creating an organizational chart then pulling p ...
Re: one dust collector or two A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- We run a few different size collectors, the little 1hp ones work great on stuff like a po ...
Re: Byrd tool A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Actually i just was able to get in contact with them. They had a bad storm and power & ...
Re: Pewter finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Sorry, no experience with iridescent powders. I've only used the "wax" patinas. I l ...
Re: New CNC versus lightly used A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- can you see the used one in operation. Is there any software that will come with it. for $30000 you ...
Re: Fish eyes in Conversion Varnish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Thanks for the response. I did use fish eye additive to no avail. So I'm back to bare wood an ...
Re: Photo design question A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (1/27) -- I use Photoshop but pixlr is my go to when I'm out of the office. It will handle all of the basics. ...
Re: one dust collector or two A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- I have three collectors and like it. I run a small shop, but the I like it because there ...
Re: Software A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Mozaik? Not sure if it will address your specific needs, but they have been awesome for o ...
Lean Installations A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/27) -- Have any of you guys applied Lean to installations? If so please shar ...
Re: tack cloth A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- I use tack cloths on everything, post-cats, CV, 2K's, pigmented, clears, and have never had a ...
Re: Strategy for growth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- BTW flying an airplane is a lot easier with some gauges. What are your gauges? ...
Re: one dust collector or two A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- We run 6 collectors ranging from 25hp to 5 hp, saves electricity ...
Re: Byrd tool A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- Byrd is still around and doing a great job ...
Re: metal tambour A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/27) -- We've had good luck with Tape ease. ...
finishing hemlock ceiling with fir glue-lams A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Im refinishing a ceiling in a 6000 sq ft house where the owner of my company lives. Extensive ...
Re: custom shaper idea A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27) -- Thanks for the heads up about those particular machines from Unique Machinery. I h ...
Advance Kiln Drying Workshop A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Penn State Extension in partnership with the Keystone Kiln Drying Association will be ...
Re: Cabinet Door Profile A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- While I agree that putting this bead on/around a solid panel is not a good id ...
Re: Spraying waterborne in the winter A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- I don't even know what checking is. At 60-65 you've got nothing to worry about w/WB. I'm in S ...
Crosscut slab section of raw wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- 1st - I am not a woodworker so am a complete novice when it comes to if this ...
317 Masterwood X axis message A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Good morning all, I have just put a 1999 Masterwood 317 with version 2 Masterworks online. I have h ...
Re: Cheap Airless Rig Finish Quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Just had to add this regarding Cheap Pumps. Last year in a grocery store parking lot a guy no ...
Tabu veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/27) -- Hello Guys Bidding a job now with Tabu veneer, never use this product before, So i call the dist ...
Re: Collet nuts A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- I have done what you are suggesting without any problems, but only in a pinch. I usually have a LH ...
Re: Biesse/Microvellum code error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- We had kind of the same problem when checking the post with the machine during integration. We ran ...
Spraying waterborne in the winter A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Other than flow out issues and dry times, are there any concerns about spraying waterborne in ...
Re: custom shaper idea A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/27) -- "...applying linear motion to the spindle assembly" Unique Machine makes ...
Biesse/Microvellum code error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Hello everyone, We have a Biesse/Microvellum setup and there has been a problem that has surfaced r ...
Re: Biesse/Microvellum code error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Look @ the post right as you get to G40 turning off correction and see what the last lines of code ...
Re: Spraying waterborne in the winter A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Keeping the finish in a warm box(old refrigerator with a small ceramic heater) along with you ...
Re: Spraying waterborne in the winter A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- when i turn off my fan in the winter i run a propane torpedo heater for about ten minutes to ...
Re: Poplar Sheet Goods A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- Here in CT, Home Depot sells 4X8 VC sheets for $40 each with poplar faces. tr ...
Re: Cheap Airless Rig Finish Quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/27) -- Does that ED655 have wink like some airless pumps? It does look interesting, I have a Binks A ...
Re: Biesse/Microvellum code error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- I have the updates. I have copied the machining lines over and over but the error happens on parts ...
Re: Tabu veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/27) -- Hello John Thanks for the reply, how did you handle with the fact that they don't have edgebandi ...
Re: Crosscut slab section of raw wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/27) -- This is a common question here - search the knowledge base on how to preserve ...
Re: Tabu veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/27) -- I've worked with Tabu veneer several times over the years without issue, at least not with the m ...
Re: Biesse/Microvellum code error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Ill find an old part and compare. I dont square the nest, never had to. Havent stopped it yet. ...
Re: Biesse/Microvellum code error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- Is this a nested part because it looks like a lead in or out from an adjacent part? ...
Re: Collet nuts A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/27) -- We use bearing collet nuts on LH tools every day. Never had a problem. ...
Re: wood movement in 55" dia table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/27) -- If you think about the solid wood moving in width from any point, then you will see th ...
Re: black spotting when flattening veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/27) -- This was tried with cherry, various cuts. It spotted with the softening formula and plain water ...
Cornice Shields A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/27) -- Have a decent size cornice Job that the client requested has these sh ...
Re: Start to complete A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Thanks JS, I like that top...is it maple?? on a walnut base??? did you do the base al ...
Re: black spotting when flattening veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/27) -- As mentioned, the mold may have been in the glue. I would suggest all fresh ingredients and dist ...
Re: Start to complete A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Nice rockers Tt! Very creative use of those crotch slab pieces, were those commission ...
Re: Drying Pine A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Gene, that does't seem to work. In NW Florida. I keep Fans on the lumber 24/7.Any oth ...
Re: Drying Pine A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Do not run the fans when the humidity is over 90% RH. ...
Re: Aluminum Straightedge A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/27) -- +1 on a piece of jointed stock. I edged a piece of 1" plywood wi ...
Re: AutoCad LT A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26/24) -- There is an endless stream of problems of all kinds like this all over the internet. People wou ...
Re: AutoCad LT A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26/24) -- My understanding is that the software gets hung up waiting for a response from a server that is ...
Re: AutoCad LT A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26/24) -- Samsung software will do drive images or full blown clones. I use the clone feature. If I have ...
October 2024 Housing report A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26/24) -- This housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperativ ...
Re: AutoCad LT A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26/24) -- I have several of those SSD's. Thank you. Can the images be mounted in a virtual machine? A lot ...
Re: AutoCad LT A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26/24) -- I just use Samsung SSDs and their cloning software for my backups. I've found theirs to be the ...
Re: Which program to use for designing cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26/23) -- There are several programs that you can use for designing cabinets, and the choice often depend ...
Cutting a Lute/Oud neck on a table saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/26/23) -- Folks, I'm trying to make my first Lute and Oud, as an experiment in inst ...
Re: Best Software for Automating Submittals A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26/23) -- Cabinet vision has a pretty nice submittal package, we’ve been doing all of our commercial work ...
Re: Loose p-lam A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/26/22) -- Im thinking the WB is your problem. Loose spots (rare for us) if they happen are dealt wi ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26/21) -- Epoxy resin medium to slow hardner with a vacuum bag, I have wrinkled tiger strip wal ...
Re: Laser measurer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (12/26/21) -- Oh lord. We're going down the rabbit hole of finish trim installa ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26/21) -- Unibond looks good but I don't have clamping capabilities. I wonder if epoxy resin wi ...
Re: Clear over pigmented A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26/21) -- We use MLC Krystal over dark tinted Resisrant . They say it’s not needed but we definitel ...
Re: Laser measurer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (12/26/21) -- Markb… If you don’t have anything nice to say, practice what your ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26/21) -- Can't use a vacuum bag either. ...
New Foreman in Outdated Shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- I have recently become the foreman of a cabinet and millwork shop that is very ...
Re: Alphacam Vba for Geometry Z-level A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- I have never coded for Alphacam. Generally speaking, when I want to bottom z of something, certain ...
Re: 1/4'' shelf pin hole drill with stop collar A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- The festool track with system holes and the router setup with spring loaded plate is a g ...
Re: Sawstop Jobsite saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- Dustin I'm calling foul on their stopping Bosch from trying to sell something similiar I ...
Re: heating and cooling for furniture shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- I also am taking a gander at placing in a halogen radiator so would be keen on ...
Re: New Foreman in Outdated Shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- Seems to me that the owner has to be sold on this idea otherwise it is a moot ...
Deck Finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- I’m helping out a friend who is building a deck. I told him is best to finish all sides of t ...
Re: Wood lathe question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- Not sure of your lathe drive but change of either drive pulley or driven pulley would be ...
Re: Removing paste wax (over tung oil) A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- as far as I know you have to strip to get rid of the wax. Swirl marks in wax are easily remo ...
Re: Wood lathe question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- Thanks for all the information, I guess I probably don't need to go slower by the sounds ...
Re: biesemeyer fence on shaper A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/26) -- I doubt it would be rigid enough. I really like fence I put together. Cheap ...
biesemeyer fence on shaper A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/26) -- We do almost all outboard fence setups on our shapers wondering if anyone ha ...
Re: Microvellum Library A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- Sorry, we are running v67 - they are very similar but different enough I could hurt you more than ...
Re: shop size A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- I agree with making a drawing and some scale machinery & scale materials. It is easi ...
Whats the minimum toe kick height you've used? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- I have a customer with a very small galley style kitchen that is wanting to cram every i ...
Re: shop size A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- I concur with John B in making a scale template of building design and equipment. When I ...
Re: Replacement cartridge filters A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (12/26) -- We have 6 -13 x 34 nano fiber filters on a 15hp cyclone. We have ...
Re: Best work van? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- Tony, I had a 2005 and put over 325,000 miles on it. The price difference betw ...
Re: Paper backed veneer on maple ply A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/26) -- I prefer the PVA glue and will experiment with the iron technique. Has anyone used the FSV glue ...
Actual material thickness vs. Plans A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- Hello everyone, I have been thinking about changing the way I make my cabinets. Using th ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/26) -- Well, we have alittle problem. I don’t have a grey wire on my machine, but I think that’s ok. N ...
Re: Advice on a trestle table with leaves A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/26) -- Thanks for the responses. Both were helpful. Rich, I had planned to make a framework ...
Re: CNC recommendation for school A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/26) -- Aaron, what you are considering teaching would have been relevant 15 years ago, but the other cont ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/26) -- Matt, I've sent another email, followed up with a voicemail, (not sure if it's a futile attempt ...
Re: Finishing Products A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- I used SW products for 20 years encountering so many problems it'd be impossible to list the ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/26) -- Matt, I hate to bug you again. I'm having a difficult time determining which post the black wir ...
Re: Powermatic 201 22" Planer 7.5HP 1PH 230V A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/26) -- I had that planer with the helical insert head and a three phase motor. It was OK ...
Re: Advice needed for new spray system A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- I use a regular HVLP gravity feed gun with a DeVilbiss bag syatem. https://www.amazon.com/De ...
Re: Financial Read A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- The sky is falling, again! Oh hell, lets have another beer and watch it on CNN ...
Re: Outboard Fence A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/26) -- A really thick (like 1/4" thick) hardened washer or plate would be of g ...
Re: Outboard Fence A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/26) -- Clamping the fence to the table surface before tightening the bolts is an ex ...
Re: Is this the future of CNC? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/26) -- Could be useful for field work where information isn't known until you are on site, sink cutouts, ...
Re: Bit type A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/26) -- I use an Onsrud 1/16 diameter downshear with a cutting length of somewhere around .280 I believe, ...
Powermatic 201 22" Planer 7.5HP 1PH 230V A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/26) -- Any Reviews / Experience w/ Powermatic 201 22" Thickness Planer? Appreciate ...
Re: Upgrading existing dustcollector A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (12/26) -- Sorry Correy I can’t help with that. Good luck. ...
Re: Is this the future of CNC? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/26) -- Nope, it's a little toy. Did you see depth of cut? Definitely NOT the future of CNC. ...
Re: Barrier coat question A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- Pete D, you're writing about waterborne systems but this discussion is about solvent plural ...
Re: Opinions of Laguna SmartShop II and III A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- Brandon, I have a Smartshop 2 that I got new 7 years ago. I had a few electrical problem ...
Re: Cabnetware Transition A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/26) -- I checked out the supposed better cabinet vision.Found out that it is not better as the sales pers ...
Kremlin 04.120 pump A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- I picked up some spray equipment and one of the items that came with the lot is a Kremlin 04 ...
Mattison 202 SLR Wiring and Setup A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/26) -- I am wiring a Mattison 202 straight line rip in a new shop. The serial number, 20 ...
Re: Biomass Furnace A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- Scott, Biomass Combustion Systems, Worcester, MA. If you decide it's the type ...
Re: Biomass Furnace A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- Mark, What is the manufacturer of the furnace that you are using? Scott ...
Re: Tipping Delivery Drivers? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- That is a good story from Chicago, an absolute pit of extortion, as you put it ...
Re: Tipping Delivery Drivers? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- My wife has a great story about tipping/bribery from years ago in Chicago. She ...
Re: alaska chainsaw mill A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- I use a Husqvarna 385XP (85 cc) with a 42" bar on my home built rolling chainsa ...
Re: Spindle clamp down sensor alarm A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/26) -- Dave- We used to run into this daily where the plc would tell us it hit a time out in a tool chang ...
License A Patent A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- Don't laugh but I am in the process of filing for a provisional patent on a wo ...
Re: Question for the small shop guys A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- JP, If all the things the CNC could do for you were absolutely free, how many of your ot ...
recoat primer or shoot extra top coat? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- I am painting Baltic birch plywood including the edge grain. I am currently sanding the raw ...
Re: Question for the small shop guys A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- I have a 4x8 table off the back of my saw and a 4x4 off the left side. I just set up a s ...
waterborne primer, anyone use Kilz Max? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- I am currently using BIN over Baltic birch plywood. I want to switch to all waterborne, my m ...
Edgebander options advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- I'm looking to upgrade my edgebanding capability in the shop and am considering one of t ...
Re: Need to kill some bugs A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- A 120V base board heater can be made to work. They come with a built in safety therm ...
Re: Question for the small shop guys A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- If possible, I have a local bigger shop cut sheets down into 24" (or whatever width ...
Re: Basic CAD solution for submittals? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- Its been actually quit easy dealing with them. We simply send them the scope of work and the archi ...
Re: Shelf Construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- Torsion box shelves. They are strong. MDF? I'm not sure about that. I always use plywood ...
Re: Tipping Delivery Drivers? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- I know a GC who tips himself on the front and backend and even after that ask ...
Re: Looking for marketing ideas for shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- David , join your local chamber of commerce , it will put you in touch with hu ...
Re: Alphacam on Windows 10 A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/26) -- Do you need a newer version ,,,email me and I'll send you over a copy Number000073@gmail.com To gi ...
Re: building a bench cabinet over a radiator? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26) -- If you look this up in the knowledge base you should find some information, it has come ...
Re: waterborne primer, anyone use Kilz Max? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- Wurth Baer Supply carries MLC Aqualente, they should be able to ups ground ship it to you ...
Re: waterborne primer, anyone use Kilz Max? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/26) -- Agualente WB Pigmented Primer is also available at Pond Cove Paint. John ...
Re: starting small funiture shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/26) -- If you are going to be doing this to keep yourself occupied in retirement, then go fo ...
Re: Windows Emulators for the Mac A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- Thanks RSI. I ended up getting Parallels V10, running it on an iMac OSX 10.9.5 with Windows 8.1. I ...
Re: carving cavity in tree trunk A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- mark . The tree top will more than likely start to die back when you carve a cavity ...
Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- I have had to get my blade guides squared up on a lathe and a bit taken off the fron ...
Using tobacco kiln to dry lumber? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- I have a bunch of white oak boards that i cut about a month ago. I would like to use ...
Re: carving cavity in tree trunk A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- Thanks but that's a nest box. The purpose of this project is look at the feasibility ...
Re: Nap Gladu AirPro Collet A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/26) -- Finally got it. I was shipped to BVC across the county and they had to reship it to me. The paper ...
Re: Windows Emulators for the Mac A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- I agree with Rich as I am running parallels on a macbookpro as well. I use cabinet vision perfectl ...
Re: Cabinet Software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- Cabinet Pro CNC is software that will take you from design to bidding, to cutlists, to panel optim ...
Re: Cabinet Software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- Hi Brian, I work for KCD Software, we have software that will go from Design straight thru creatin ...
Re: Cabinet Software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- Take a look at Cabinet Pro Software. I have used it exclusively for the past 12 years. I design, b ...
Re: Cracking paint/caulk where crown meets ceiling A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (12/26) -- Thank you for the detailed response! Where can I buy Phenoseal? Is i ...
Re: AutoCAD courses, fork in the road A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/26) -- Hi All, I found here some discussion regarding Auto Cad, If you want more discussing & better ...
Re: Aluminum Straightedge A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (12/26) -- I use MDF with high pressure laminate glued to both sides (leftover ...
Re: Not much activity here ............ A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (12/26) -- I am here and new to this site because of this forum :) I run a wood shop ...
Re: Uses for hardwood waste A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (12/26) -- Wish I had that trouble. I have a lot of soft wood and little hardwood her ...
Re: Larch / Tamarack properties A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (12/26) -- Is it larch is similar to douglas fir in properties. It is good for struct ...
Re: Vfd A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26/24) -- Collet came back with 2500!,not what I was thinking.i can get a weg (thats what panel is ...
High shear compression spiral A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26/24) -- Any one know where I can buy high shear compression spirals? ...
Re: Homag/Brandt edgebander parts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26/23) -- Too much $ for an old machine and unknown ETA from Europe. ...
Re: Shaping Question A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/26/22) -- Zero clearance sub fences can close the opening between the fence halves when removing ...
Thickness sanding MDF? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26/22) -- I have never had a need for an odd ball thickness of MDF bit I am matchin ...
Re: Thickness sanding MDF? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26/22) -- RE the MDF Ive definitely seen issues if your just removing one face of t ...
Re: Curved Glass A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26/22) -- Small rounds of curved glass are never going to be had for a reasonable price. It's a ...
Re: When will it end.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26/22) -- It appears the resin/wood panels are stopped into a conventional doweled ...
Re: Thickness sanding MDF? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26/22) -- In a previous shop we edged with 1/4" under veneer then hot pressed ...
Curved Glass A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26/22) -- I’m building a violin cabinet, with the violin set horizontally (as in Krenov’s Violi ...
Re: Thickness sanding MDF? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26/22) -- Definitely sand both sides of the MDF, and you will want to use a crossba ...
Re: Curved Glass A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26/22) -- Thank you, Leo. ...
Re: Book A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26/21) -- Thank you gentlemen. I hope you enjoy the read. Let me know if you have suggestions o ...
Re: Mdf sheets cutout A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26/21) -- I wouldnt bother with PCD for MDF. I'd just run solid carbide or insert depending on what your ...
Heating up the shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26/21) -- Hello everyone. I have a medium-sized shop with no gas connection or space ...
Re: Heating up the shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26/21) -- Depending on your location and insulation an air source heat pump might be ...
Re: Is this "spray booth setup" dangerous? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26/21) -- Sounds like the whole operation is operating under the radar. Are you being paid as an in ...
Re: cherry sap stain A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26/21) -- The trouble with matching cherry heartwood to sapwood when new, is what happens in 5 year ...
Re: Heating up the shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26/21) -- What kind of insulation? If not already, spend the money on the spray foam. ...
Re: Heating up the shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26/21) -- The only electric heater I would suggest is a couple of mini-split units ba ...
Re: Planer indeed rollers A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/26/21) -- Decide which one to use according to the size of your raw materials, the size ...
Re: Mdf sheets cutout A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26/21) -- Thank you for your response I have to cut to size squares and curve shapes with some grooves in ...
Re: Book A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26/21) -- Wish I'd have seen this sooner to have some reading on the holiday. Thanks a bunch Da ...
Re: Book A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26/21) -- Just ordered a copy from Amazon , looking forward to stair book also. Thanks Dave! ...
Re: Book A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26/21) -- I ordered one as well, Looking forward to getting it. ...
Re: Trouble Importing DXF's to Mozaik A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (11/26) -- Into ACAD2014 and scaled down (as mentioned above), I hit OVERKILL to see if there were duplicated ...
William and Hussey users A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I have been looking for a used William and Hussey moulder, I have noticed that there are ...
Stair jig for depot bought treads and riser kit A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (11/26) -- I am doing a job with 27 treads and risers, using the pre-made kit s ...
Re: 3/8 overlay soft close hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- As an example. For partial overlay, it's usually half an inch. I use Blum hardware. A st ...
Re: 3/8 overlay soft close hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- thanks for the replies. I should have mentioned that these are face frame cabinets. I fo ...
Re: William and Hussey users A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I've never changed the bearings, but nobody uses custom ball bearings. I've never seen a ...
3/8 overlay soft close hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I'm looking for soft close hinges with a 3/8" overlay. I need 50 of them. Any recom ...
Re: 3/8 overlay soft close hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Mike. Thank you for the info. That’s what I need. Thanks for the help. Do you know if th ...
Re: 3/8 overlay soft close hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- not sure if i am missing something but the book shows 38N355b.06 is a 3/8 overlay face f ...
Re: William and Hussey users A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- What Rich wrote. What you see on their website is what’s available. We’ve used ours a to ...
Re: 3/8 overlay soft close hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- A 4.5 mm plate with a straight arm overlay hinge will do what you're looking for. ...
Re: William and Hussey users A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- for what its worth harrisburg, pa craigslist has one listed right now ...
Re: 3/8 overlay soft close hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Thicker plate with the hinges you normally use? ...
Re: Laser Wood Business Cards A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- A card that is perceived as unusual will hang around longer. Like the holiday ...
Re: Shaper fence setup A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Used to be, and probably still is, when you buy a top of the line Weinig, they give you ...
Stiles Machinery A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Big thanks to Stiles Machinery Michigan My 2000 low hour Weeke Bp60 hard drive died a co ...
Re: Widebelt Sander Help Needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/26) -- To adjust the hold down rollers you can run in a pair of boards, one on each side ...
Re: Vacuum Lift information for 5X12 CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Great help, guys, thanks! Lee, you may be right about the track system. We're laying out a scale m ...
Re: Vacuum Lift information for 5X12 CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Matt I don't know your situation and layout. You may move your operation soon or never. The track ...
Biesse Akron 645, presser not working correctly A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Hi, I own an edgebander Biesse Akron 645 running sintra software, but I am having a prob ...
Re: Vacuum Lift information for 5X12 CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Matt, my two cents on this is if I had to do it again I would go with the track system. The boom w ...
Re: Contrasting wood banding on table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- Well, I am one taking another look at wood movement. After 45 years as a professional ...
Opaque Finish for Kitchen Cab Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- Almost all of the work I do is lacquer/cv clear finishing but my client wants her doors in a ...
Re: Laser Wood Business Cards A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- It seems it was over 30 years ago I bought several orders of cards from Cards ...
Re: brand of caulking A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- Bolt White Lightning. For door panels I like to get the toothpaste type tube. I use my edge ...
Re: Resin resources A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- We jumped on the slab and river tables as quick as we could. All we do is flatten the ...
Re: Annual merit raises, etc A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- Sea44 - If for nothing else, cost of living is 3% a year. $20.00/hr becomes $2 ...
Re: Vacuum Lift information for 5X12 CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- We'll probably look into a boom style, I don't think we'll need to spend the cash to get the extra ...
Hotel Renovation and Improvements A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- We are looking for more information on woodworking skills and best practices in the industry ...
Re: You're welcome A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- The sky is falling, run for cover. Err that was just a pigeon flying over. You ...
Re: Great resources A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Try the link below Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) is to support workforce development fo ...
Re: Modern smooth face on exterior doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26) -- We used medex for exterior raised panels on one of the big houses. They abso ...
Re: RE: Tersa Blades-- Re-sharpening A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/26) -- Unimerco in Saline, MI sharpens CARBIDE tersa blades (only). they will not sharpe ...
thermoforming A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (11/26) -- Im in the process of purchasing an italpresse estrema air membrane pres ...
brand of caulking A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- looking for opinions for the best brand of caulking when caulking the center panel of doors ...
Re: Finish problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- i'm using Chemcraft aquaprime for primer and their CV for topcoat. Anyone else here use Chem ...
Re: Source for desk leg A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- If you just need one or two, I'd suggest cannibalizing some from a used office furniture ...
Re: Finish problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- We stopped using the Aquaprime a few months ago. My finisher was pending to much time strain ...
Great resources A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- We would like to be directed to a place with info on basic woodworking skills to help so ...
Re: Opaque Finish for Kitchen Cab Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- Just have the color tinted to the product of CV you usually use. They get the color they wan ...
Source for desk leg A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Does anyone know where to get a desk leg similiar to what is shown in the picture? Not t ...
Re: Finish problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- Yes the stuff has to constantly be strained! What is MLC? And is the adhesion good for refin ...
Re: Finish problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- Actually, in this case I'm remembering I used the Chemcraft Plastiprimer (solvent base) for ...
Re: Source for desk leg A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- relatively wide selection there is another site but I can't remember it. ...
Re: Finish problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- Is that agualente from ML Campbell? ...
Re: Source for desk leg A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Great idea, thanks Jim ...
Re: thick bar tops A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- 400 ipm is too fast. Slow it down to 150 ipm at the same rpm. I've done this for years on 1" ...
Re: Pivot Door Jamb A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26) -- There is no given reason for eliminating the stop on the head of the door. I ...
Re: Business And Management A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- I would recommend college courses, night classes, managing a business for some ...
Re: Business And Management A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- Ryan, MarkB and the google Thanks guys, that was very informative. I am now 10 ...
Velvet jewelery drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I am trying to find a supplier for velvet/felt jewelry drawers. We are trying to do a si ...
Re: thick bar tops A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- A rougher tool for the first passes will speed it up, or you could use a bit with a chip breaker. ...
Laminated Wood Flooring Moisture Content A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (11/26) -- We are making 15mm thick laminated wood flooring. 4mm thick White Oak t ...
Re: Door stop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- We use Blum 110 insertas for 99% of doors. This model hinge has a restrictor clip that m ...
Laminated wood flooring moisture content A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- We are making 15mm thick laminated wood flooring. 4mm thick White Oak top layer, 11mm of birch ...
Re: Raised panel shaper passes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- The 7/8" is what we are comfortably getting out of this lot of 4/4 rough sawn Cherr ...
Ambrosia MAple A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/26) -- A colleague of mine asked about some ambrosia maple that has been kilned dried, but ...
Re: thick bar tops A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- You might want to call CR Onsrud or Vortex if you are doing much of this. Here is a video of a CR ...
Re: thick bar tops A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Im thinking that the doubling of the bit reducing the stiffness by a factor of 4 is whats going on ...
Re: Prop 65 A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- Easy to say but not easy to do when they have filed a lawsuit against you. Loo ...
Re: thick bar tops A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Have to be surprisingly careful with long tools. Just cut very shallow cuts and will be fine, and ...
Re: thick bar tops A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Don't forget that when you double the length of the bit you cut the stiffness by a factor of four. ...
Raised panel shaper passes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- 7.5hp shaper 1hp power feeder, 6" diameter raised panel cutter. How many passes for ...
Re: Velvet jewelery drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Hey Joe- we used this company a long time ago, and they did a great job: https://www.ste ...
Re: thick bar tops A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- They have an advantage by putting the part on pods and doing a full depth cut - no need to worry a ...
Re: Velvet jewelery drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- You can build and divide them, then spray flocking on them. Flockit.com for supplies. ...
Re: Prop 65 A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- I'd tell that lawyer that he'd make more money chasing ambulances than chasing ...
Re: Velvet jewelery drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Search " the October company" They did a great job for me. ...
Re: Raised panel shaper passes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- 1 pass. Those are going to be heavy doors with a 7/8" panel. ...
Re: Velvet jewelery drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I've also used October Company several times with good results. ...
Re: Raised panel shaper passes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- 1 Pass 6000 rpm. Ends first of course. ...
Re: Ambrosia MAple A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/26) -- Yes it needs to be dried and sterilized again. ...
Re: Shop drawings being used as design documents A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- That is very frustrating. We've been there. Because of this we have a clause i ...
Re: Programs to Draw Furniture Designs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- Another SketchUp user. As said, there is a free version and it does everything I need ...
Re: Peeled Tree Stumps A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- You thought that kind of thing is commercially available? Hope you didn't give them a bi ...
Re: dust removal A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- We use air and on flat surfaces (dining tables and conference tables) air and tack rags. We ...
Peeled Tree Stumps A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Okay, I have a client who wants about 32' of rustic bookshelves in their chalet. They wo ...
Re: Blades for new slider A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I like FS tools XL series of blades. This is the one I use on my slider when using a sco ...
Re: Peeled Tree Stumps A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- When looking for random, rustic stuff like this, I've had luck recruiting guys that cut ...
Re: dust removal A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- I have been using Endust on CV and precat for 4 years now. No problems to date. Always do a ...
Re: Blades for new slider A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Years ago we made the switch to Forrest and never tried any other blade since then. They ...
Re: dust removal A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- I use Endust sprayed on a rag. It pulls all the dust out. and NO it doesn't bother the finis ...
molder heads A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/26) -- I am setting up a weineg 23e 6 head molder, It came with 2 insert side heads that ...
Re: Bar Foot Rail A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I did a bar on a US army fort o club a few years ago.. for anything beyond polished Bras ...
cnc post A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (11/26) -- Desperately need help to set a post on vcarvpro software to cnc omnitech spectra with syntech cont ...
Faulty bandsaw switch? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/26) -- I've got an SCM 3 phase 220v 7.5hp bandsaw motor that will buzz when power button ...
Re: Appliance installation callbacks policy A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- I have added it to my contract as well that we are not responsible for applian ...
Anyone using LED shop lights? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I'm currently using 8' fluorescent lights in the shop, recently bought a 4' LED for a sm ...
Hebron hot air edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Hi all, I found a used hebrock akv83 edgebander for a good price. Just wondering if anyo ...
Re: Anyone using LED shop lights? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Just replaced my shop with them and have been really impressed. The light is much bright ...
Re: Small parts moving A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Question, since you are doing a onion skin ...are you cutting your parts on the first pass, leavin ...
Re: Appliance installation callbacks policy A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- I have it in my contract that I'm not responsible for appliance installation. ...
Re: Appliance installation callbacks policy A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/26) -- I fight this battle quite often as well.. I have just added a few labor hours ...
Re: Faulty bandsaw switch? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/26) -- I would recheck the electrical connections. If one leg has a bad connection that ...
Re: Small parts moving A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- This is just a picture I found online , I don't have any of my own work using tabs . But you'll se ...
Re: Small parts moving A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Vac has a lot of variables, the first and probably most common fix for small parts it to cut them ...
Re: Anyone using LED shop lights? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Yes, I have been replacing them at the rate of one or two a month as bulbs in the old fl ...
Re: gluing slab tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- We gave up even putting glue on biscuits when gluing up panels. I've seen enough prin ...
Re: Hebron hot air edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- It was my first edgebander prior to automatic one and it saved us a ton of time. Very we ...
Re: Small parts moving A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- We do use onion skinning approach but when it is making the final through cuts, that's when the pa ...
Re: Anyone using LED shop lights? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- They are great. Our local utility had a rebate program that paid for most of the cost of ...
Re: Anyone using LED shop lights? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I use T5HO 54 watt. LEDs are not brighter. Might be less expensive to run though. ...
Re: ml campbell ww vinyl sealer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/26) -- Vinyl sealer is an isolation barrier and water layer. Not designed to do anything more. ...
Re: Small parts moving A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- I cut small parts first and use tabs as required. Very seldom have an issue with this approach. ...
Re: Small parts moving A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- The picture is from Vcarve Pro. My Thermwood router does this in the nesting software also. ...
Re: Tineo veneer match A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- Less expensive? price range is .95 to 3.00 a square foot. Seems pretty cheap to me. ...
Re: Small parts moving A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Tabs are little bridges between parts or between parts and waste areas. ...
Re: Small parts moving A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- This is the picture ...
Problem with kreg Forman pocket hole machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- My kreg Forman pocket hole machine, which is fully pneumatic, is bogging down and comple ...
Re: wrinkling in veneer....causes? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- Ironically the wrinkling happened inside of the border on both sides. It went in about 4' and l ...
Re: wrinkling in veneer....causes? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- Because I'm using a flat press I am using the bottom platen to press down against the table. Th ...
Re: wrinkling in veneer....causes? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- Because I'm using a flat press I am using the bottom platen to press down against the table. Th ...
Re: wrinkling in veneer....causes? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- It is unclear from your pick where the wrinkling is. I press stuff with the veneer going in all ...
Re: edgebander glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Better bond? Maybe, more depends on doing the correct setup. Slow machines typically hav ...
Re: Sketchup to Xilog Maestro A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Hi Yaacov, You are right in your observation, but essentially there is no reason for this differen ...
Re: edgebander glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Stay away from the filled glue. Use the unfilled glue which is a 280.30(natural) 280.60 ...
Re: edgebander glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- HI Chris. Thanks for the info. I was wondering what glue can with the machine? how do yo ...
Re: Problem with kreg Forman pocket hole machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I hadn't thought about that Pat. I did have trouble with that once before but I can't re ...
Scm fs 410 adjustment A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/26) -- Hi,i recently bought a Scm fs 410,year 1996.the tables are not lining up very wel ...
Re: Problem with kreg Forman pocket hole machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- Look at the activation switch, especially if it is a foot switch. Look for debris build ...
Re: Attaching floor to ceiling panels to wall A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (11/26) -- The "blue " star hanger idexes and snaps on from the front ...
Re: wrinkling in veneer....causes? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- What's the substrate? Was it dry? Is that frame around the outside solid wood, or veneer? What ...
Re: Determining Vacuum Holddown A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- We run a Quincy 15hp rotary screw vacuum pump on a 5x12 with no issues, and uses very little power ...
Re: edgebander glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- One other question. Will i get a better bond with an unfilled glue? ...
Re: 5000 cfm limit A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (11/26) -- Bob, it all relates to the NFPA 654. Google it and you will find ...
Re: Back splashes popping off everywhere! A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (11/26) -- I could see where your kicker strips could easily be adding a lot of ...
Re: cnc camparison A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- I really don't think it matters what controller you have, or what cnc you have. What matters is wh ...
Re: Reclaimed Fence Boards on Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- Bill, that is one of my major concerns too. I live in Las Vegas where humidity is gen ...
Re: What software to use? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (11/26) -- Jack Dave has some videos of how to use Autocad in 3d. If you private email me I will try to put t ...
Re: Delta DC-33 parallel thickness issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/26) -- This is the best indicator for jointer knives and all planer adjustments. The but ...
Re: Software for Corbels & Legs A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Mike Mezalik did these files for me, You can get Quite crafty with Aspire yet as with any software ...
Re: Reclaimed Fence Boards on Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- John, You do know that solid wood shrinks and expands, right? So what moisture conten ...
Re: 5mm holes chipping out in melamine A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- We switched to solid carbide brad points and have never gotten any chipping again. We used to get ...
Re: What software to use? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (11/26) -- Hi Pat, Thanks, I've sent Dave an e-mail for now as I'm still getting to grips with 3D autocad in ...
Re: LSL Lamination Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26) -- To me, it looks like the first and third picture show LVL core and the third ...
Re: 5mm holes chipping out in melamine A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Fly cut the spoil board so it is flat. Take a machinist level and check for a level bed. Have you ...
Re: Reclaimed Fence Boards on Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- Sorry, last response was meant for Rich C. in regards to the wood movement --- it's a ...
Re: Wide Belt Sander Tracking Issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- Lots of good advice here. Another problem could be to low of air pressure and/or two ...
Re: Software for Corbels & Legs A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- Adam, Here is a picture of a support that I am going to cut on my CNC..The file is almost finished ...
Re: PCD and MDF edges A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- No painting MDF has always been a challenge in my shop.... Diamond will give you a better surface ...
Re: Sit/Stand Desk A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/26) -- Check out Workrite bases for adjustable height workstations. They offer electric, cou ...
Re: LSL Lamination Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26) -- I meant to say the fourth picture shows either PSL or LSL. I think the first ...
Re: cnc camparison A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/26) -- The shop I work at is considering one of these machines. Any thoughts about one vs the other? ...
Enchancing a .bmp image in Cabnetware A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (11/26) -- Howdy. I'm having some issues... I scanned in an image of a melamine sample called Linen Canvas. I ...
Re: If you were to do it all over again? A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/26) -- An old woodworker I knew when I started told me you only make sweat with your hands. You m ...
Re: a purchase A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/26) -- Mark: Having been at this for 30 years I think that from my perspective anyway, in the old ...
Re: MDF edge showing up through finished veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- the glue i used on the larger box was hot hide glue and the smaller boxes i used cold press glu ...
Re: birds eyes A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/26) -- I've experienced the same thing now and again and it always comes down to contamination! S ...
Re: MDF edge showing up through finished veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- Mike, What is the glue that you used and how was the veneer applied? If you are positive that t ...
Richlite A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (11/26) -- i am going to build cabinet boxes out of richlite, 3/4 inch material. C ...
Re: boice crane shaper A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/26) -- the motor pulley in flat. just use vee belts. any place the sells motors would have a swit ...
Re: boice crane shaper A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/26) -- thanks perley ...
Re: a purchase A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/26) -- well said cj, thanks ...
542125.html A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (11/26) -- Here is some of Joey's burl quarter-matched in a handscraped wood floor in ...
Re: Cabinet vision Lisence A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26/25) -- Then CV will hose you $10k to transfer it. This isn't the place to sell items ...
Re: grooved/coved/beaded panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26/24) -- Thank you. Art for everyday panels are solid glue ups that are then cut on a CNC. Tha ...
Re: Polished nickel parts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26/24) -- Thnx. It's got to be a very close.match so the polished chrome won't work but thanks ...
Re: Polished nickel parts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26/24) -- Did you try Chemetal? They have polished chrome. Maybe close enough?? ...
Re: Labels for automatic labelet A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26/24) -- Another vote for rise up label. We are very happy with them. ...
Re: Door making any suggestions A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26/23) -- Hi Anthony, As David mentioned, we would need to know a little bit more information to give the ...
finishing techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- I get some customers that bring pics of cabinets that they would like me to do from many ...
Re: Filter Media for Spray Booth A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- We really like accordion. Lasts a long time. https://www.amazon.com/Accordion-Standard-Pa ...
Re: finishing techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- They have used the same background color that's on the cabinets, not sure if the woods wh ...
Re: finishing techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- You also have to remember it can be fake and not reproducible in real wood. They've gotte ...
Re: finishing techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- Holy smokes now I can see it and that makes sense. Web site says its red oak. It gets old ...
Re: finishing techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- Could even been a dark grey stain with a dark dye used in place of a pigment to get to th ...
Re: finishing techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- I see what you're saying. I'm going to run several samples and your comment will be one o ...
Re: RE: Lightening Red Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- 2 part bleach will remove all color and will be left whitish. You can thin the bleach wit ...
SW gallery A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- Anyone using SW Gallery? 1k waterborne they claim to have the properties of a 2K... thoug ...
RE: Lightening Red Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- To lighten red oak, can bleach or a similar product be used, to get red oak slightly whit ...
Re: Good used lathes A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26/23) -- A lot of lathes come up for sale on this page here https://www.facebook.c ...
Style CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26/23) -- Has anybody had any experience purchasing or using a CNC lathe from a company called style CNC? ...
Re: Respirator Cartridges A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- I use the 3M 6003 cartridge. Organic/acid. ...
Re: finishing techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/23) -- maybe this url works ...
Re: Hot air edgebanding - can you get edgeband A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26/22) -- Joseph Stahl- this is what I have heard over and over from my customers regarding hot ...
Re: Variability in thickness of UV2 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26/22) -- this is why i use Garnica UV2. it's consistent - apparently the core is sanded to a u ...
Re: hsk63f A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26/22) -- anyone else wanna take a stab at this one? lead times for customs are 8-12 weeks. thx mike ...
Re: a add on dust collection for mdf dust A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (10/26/21) -- Some business owners are not going to spend a lot of money to ...
Re: Pump selection A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/21) -- CAT AAA guns have interchangeable parts. The difference between the 2 guns is that the la ...
Re: a add on dust collection for mdf dust A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (10/26/21) -- Bernie's solutions are good also. No matter what fix you use, ...
Mixing MLC Resistant and Krystal A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/21) -- I need to repaint a few cabinet door fronts and have just a little bit of resistant left. ...
Re: Troubleshooting SCM Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26/21) -- My SCM edgebanders first trimmer won't return home for the next operation. It will wo ...
Re: Sac shaper A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26/21) -- Yep. Far right is the lock I believe, and the middle one is the brake. I haven ...
Floors A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26/21) -- Does anyone have any pics of carts you use to spray flooring on thanks in advance ...
Re: Tax question for the self-employed A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- OK. First of all, the amount of tax you pay will depend on your profit. That w ...
Re: Table saw incident A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- Muscle memory also dangerous. After three years on a regular table saw without a single ...
Re: CV mixing by volume or weight ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- we use pail liners to mix quickly for less than 5 gal. batches.... We made stir sticks from ...
CV mixing by volume or weight ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- Do most of you mix by volume or by weight ? I've been mixing by volume for 20 years with nev ...
Re: CV mixing by volume or weight ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- Mixing large amounts by weight is a pain in the ass for a number of reasons. Like others, i ...
Re: tax deduction for church cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Your labor is not deductible. Since you are reimbursed for materials, there ap ...
Re: CODA Primer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- You answered your own question.... change your tip size to at least a .15 thousandths for th ...
Re: CV mixing by volume or weight ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- what we did is cut a slot into a sacrificial pail vertical that will act like a window to se ...
Re: CV mixing by volume or weight ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- It doesn't have to be that accurate. I have varied mine a lot depending on the temperature. ...
Re: CV mixing by volume or weight ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- Most measuring cups aren't that accurate either, in fact some are quite a bit off. ...
Re: Varathane oil-based semi-gloss polyurethane A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- I just build and finished a hickory wood top with the same product (satin) Was not my choice ...
Re: Contour Edgebanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- I haven’t done a full part like that, but the cutters they have work great. You can alwa ...
Re: Contour Edgebanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- One of the pieces I will need to do has banding all the way around. How do you finish it ...
Re: Contour Edgebanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- Festool bander is awesome. I have had 1 for over 4 years and had zero problems. Works gr ...
Re: High Build Piano Style Finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- This stuff sounds like a dream. Ive been wondering how the pianolac thing was coming along.. ...
Western Red Cedar Solvent Soluble Extractives?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- I’m having a bit of difficulty finishing exterior WRC. The house is 4 years old and is being ...
Re: defect in select white oak KD A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- White oak does indeed develop this white streaky color in the living tree from time ...
Western Red Cedar Solvent Soluble Extractives A message posted at WOODWEB's Forestry Forum (10/26) -- I’m having problems with finish blistering on Western Red Cedar as a result of what appears t ...
Re: How do I accomplish this finish? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- Here's something else you could experiment with. If you have access to lacquer based stains, ...
Re: Sealer under epoxy coating A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- The trouble is, if you are trying to fill open grain with a fast drying sealer, they will ei ...
Re: Cancelled Project A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- I think everyone who responded will stay small .A construction company like El ...
Re: LVL & Garage Door Build?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26) -- We rabbet the stops and attach an aluminum backed brush strip. When set, it ...
Re: LVL & Garage Door Build?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26) -- Thanks for your response David! Yep, I have re-thought my approach and will ...
Help with Casmec 250-510 Post A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- I am having a problem with a Post for a Cosmec 250 drill bank g-code . looking for g-code Lines th ...
Re: Scissor lift table A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- Check out the Felder FAT 300XL or 500. Or Barth makes a few differen models. The best pr ...
Re: How do I accomplish this finish? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- Try tempering is first with a reagent such as iron acetate followed by an “oil” dye such as ...
Re: Contractor Change Order for Cabinet Mistake A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Myself, I find this concept appalling, as my policy with customers, be they in ...
Re: Hiring New Shop Employees A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- I mention the Zillow report as this is part of how I help customers manage exp ...
Re: Measure New Job A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Ryan, You are onto something with the custom note pad for collecting customer ...
Re: Contractor Change Order for Cabinet Mistake A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Do you have a Contractors License? If not, you should and not a Specialty Cont ...
Re: truing an import slr A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- google: One thing that occurs to me is that if you are just buzzing the edge of a board ...
Re: Measure New Job A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- What is your experience level of woodworking ? Are you looking to get a job ? ...
truing an import slr A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- i've got a 2012 grizzly slr. it appears to be the same as the entry level oliver, cantek ...
Re: edge gluing direct from s4s/molder A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- I don't mind running panel staves S4S rather than just gluing off of a saw. It makes it ...
Re: truing an import slr A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- thanks for your replies. i had the same thought about shimming the arbor housing/mount s ...
Re: Contractor Change Order for Cabinet Mistake A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Do I have this right, you simply supplied the cabinetry to specs provided and ...
Re: Hafele EKU-Forte pull-out adjustments A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (10/26) -- I feel your pain and have installed one of these. The top has an adj ...
Re: Measure New Job A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- I used to have a laptop and would let the client scroll through pictures but I ...
Frameless Finished Ends with Melamine Interiors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- I don't run into this issue very often, but has anyone applied white cabinet liner to in ...
Re: Uses of a cnc router ? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- A CNC router can be used in the production of many different items, such as door carvings, interio ...
Re: Measure New Job A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- One other thing to note: A list like this is tedious to make but you are alrea ...
Re: truing an import slr A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- I have very little knowledge of the machine but there must be a way to adjust it. Shimmi ...
Re: Best CAD /CAM for solid stock woodwork mfg A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- alphacam is what i use . it is real simple . but like most other programs they will eat u up on an ...
Re: edge gluing direct from s4s/molder A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- thanks for all the help. i messed with it some more and kept getting slightly imperfect ...
Re: Measure New Job A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- I take a tape, a laser measure, and I've started wearing a go-pro camera. I ju ...
Re: truing an import slr A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- tony - thanks for the thoughts. we're normally cutting away 1/2" + worth of materia ...
Spay gun cases A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- I have a few Anest Iwatas and am looking for a case that will carry em all. supernova ls400 ...
Re: truing an import slr A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- You should be able to adjust the fence ever so slightly. If it is tailing off towards th ...
Re: Contractor Change Order for Cabinet Mistake A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- The change order has to be provided before the work, and all parties must sign ...
Re: Grout residue on finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- Answering my own question for others who may happen upon this thread. Murphy's oil soap and ...
Re: truing an import slr A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- Well, see how the motor or trunnion is mounted. Maybe there is a place where you can ins ...
Re: Spay gun cases A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- Get one of the system boxes by Festool, Milwaukee or DeWalt etc, get some foam and cut out h ...
Re: Measure New Job A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- A clip board with some blank white paper, a mechanical pencil and tape measure ...
Re: Sinker Log Process Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- Sorry for the typo errors. I am having eye surgery next month to improve things. As ...
Re: Sinker Log Process Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- As you might know or suspect, logs normally float in water. So, what made your logs ...
Re: Table legs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/26) -- Keith and rich have it right. Combine their info and you can have something worth mak ...
Re: pigmented waterbourne A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- For the past 6 months I've been using SW's Kem-Aqua Plus and I am very satisfied; dries fast ...
Re: Light Duty Shaper Comparisons A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26) -- A shaper is a pretty simple machine. Couple bearings, motor and starter. There is ...
Re: True divided Muntin bars in CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- See if this video exemplifies the process in question. He doesn't do the end copes, but it would c ...
Re: Light Duty Shaper Comparisons A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26) -- Thanks Bill, I remember about 10 years ago here in California there was an auctio ...
Re: Which turbine air gun to look at? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- You might consider trying one of the Accuspray 3M guns with the disposable tips. I think it' ...
Re: Light Duty Shaper Comparisons A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26) -- I see your point. Depending on how you approach it a larger shaper can be cheaper ...
Sketchup "Skooter" extension A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- Has anyone heard of or used this extension for sketchup? It promises to go from drawing in sketchu ...
Intake Air A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- I would like to install an intake louver in my shop to allow the booth fan to draw in outsid ...
pigmented waterbourne A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- I've got an upcoming pigment job to do and have used both Target and MLC water based finishe ...
Re: AlphaCam and open contours A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- Thanks for all the responses. I have it working for me now. I'm not sure what I was doing wrong bu ...
Re: Table legs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/26) -- Is that for real? I just blew up the photo and I advise you to at least read up on ho ...
Re: pigmented waterbourne A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- A quick side note. If you haven't used the new MLC Agualente Plus yet, do not expect it to a ...
Pocket doors hardware for cabinet doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (10/26) -- What hardware is everyone using? I prefer overlay doors to match the ...
Burned I/O modules on Holzher 1411-3 bander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- A lightning strike burned both I/O modules. ACS industrial has deemed them "unrepai ...
Re: Burned I/O modules on Holzher 1411-3 bander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- We have worked with Chris at Lakeside for years. She was out; but Gordon at Pettit think ...
Re: Light Duty Shaper Comparisons A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26) -- On this auction a griggio with a feeder went for 1700. You might be in it for $25 ...
Re: Sinker Log Process Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- Dr. Gene - I am unfamiliar with the technical term you used - what does "Synk&q ...
Re: 12 foot Teak veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26) -- Raw, unbacked veneer, in small quantities is available from Certainly Wood. ...
Re: Sketchup "Skooter" extension A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- There are a couple other options but as you say, there is no perfect solution. The phlat plugin gi ...
Re: Burned I/O modules on Holzher 1411-3 bander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- Call Lakeside Industrial Parts Supply. Call Pettit Technical Service. Both are a long sh ...
12 foot Teak veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26) -- Anyone know where we can get 12 foot long teak veneer? Oakwood goes to 10 ft ...
What species of wood is this? A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (10/26) -- Does anyone know what type of wood this is? I wonder if it is hickory, locust or elm? Than ...
Re: 12 foot Teak veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26) -- If you are looking for a whole flitch, you might try M. Bohlke Veneer Co. or ...
Re: Slide or Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- My shop is currently a two man, 2500sq/ft shop. I do all of the cut out. For processing ...
Re: Using old wood for new projects? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- Yes...the insects lay eggs on the rough surface of the wood. The eggs hatch and the ...
Re: How long do you keep customer files? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- I keep paper records on average 10 years. All files on computer, generated fro ...
Re: SW Conversion Varnish, 2K Poly over Shellac A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- I for one wouldn't be applying a catalyzed finish over shellac. I'd put it over a vinyl seal ...
Re: How long do you keep customer files? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- There are two issues, one is what is legally required, two what do you want to ...
SW Conversion Varnish, 2K Poly over Shellac A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- I have been using General Finish's High Performance Poly over Shellac on coffee tables etc a ...
Re: Slide or Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- I had a SCMI slider several years ago. I have been running a Striebig vertical for the l ...
Re: CNC Electro-Spindle Tool Sticking - HSK A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- Oh boy, it seems you guys need a little HSK101 along with HSD101. 1. Do you hear the valve trying ...
Re: CNC Electro-Spindle Tool Sticking - HSK A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- Hi Mike McClaran, Mate - thanks so much for the info. I am not a machinist by trade but I do have ...
nailing 1 3/8 Jatoba flooring directly to joists A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26) -- building my home in the US Virgin Islands. We've milled Jatoba flooring (1 3 ...
Re: Using old wood for new projects? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- For what its worth I made a king size bed for some folks a number of years ago that ...
Re: How long do you keep customer files? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- I am not advocating that anybody scan old paper documents, that would be entir ...
Re: Should I invest in a cabinet company? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Extreme risk, at the best. Without knowing more about the company, I say " ...
Re: How long do you keep customer files? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Cabmaker, We store lots of stuff digitally now-a-days, but 20 years ago...not ...
Re: How long do you keep customer files? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Thanks Alan, The 7 year date is one that I've known about, and since our custo ...
Re: Slide or Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- For flat panel processing you can't beat the Striebig. You don't have to pick up the pan ...
Re: Ritter Line Borrer A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26) -- I did not know Ritter had gone out of business, but I will say this. I bough ...
Feed speed on plywood parts (CDX) A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- I am looking for the best feed speed/bits to cut a very large quantity of CDX and HDO plywood shee ...
Slide or Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- Hello If you could buy an Altendorf Slide saw or a Striebig Panel saw which would you pr ...
Re: CNC Electro-Spindle Tool Sticking - HSK A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- Likely not available in your country and if so probably very expensive. We ship to Australia all t ...
Re: How long do you keep customer files? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- We were cleaning out the house and I found an old USB "A" drive (3 1 ...
Re: 2 ply vs 10 mil? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/26) -- Sorry. Yes I meant 2 ply as in 2 plys of veneer. This is a completely flat vanity face - no cur ...
Re: SW Conversion Varnish, 2K Poly over Shellac A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- try it and let us know how that works for you - may take a year or so;. or you can use sw's ...
Re: How long do you keep customer files? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Typically a customer will call two to 4 weeks after you have disposed of all d ...
Re: Feed speed on plywood parts (CDX) A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- A week or so ago I was cutting poplar ply 1/2 deep at 1100 IPM with a 3 flute up-cut roughing bit. ...
Ritter Line Borrer A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/26) -- I am about to purchase a Ritter line boring machine for my shop, with Ritter ...
Re: Using old wood for new projects? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- I also use wood that I dried in my attic. In the summer, it is over 133 F up there, ...
Re: How to achieve this look-Gold/silver A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- This looks like leaf over wood or gesso. Try New York Central Art Supply http://www.nycentra ...
Re: Slide or Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- I would by the slider I think there's a lot more you can do with it so if room is a ques ...
Re: How long do you keep customer files? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/26) -- Derek, Sorry for the inappropriate response. I gather you don't store anything ...
Re: Bandsaw Blade Re-Sharpening A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- The Dinasaw sharpeners will sharpen any tooth profile and spacing without changing c ...
Re: How to achieve this look-Gold/silver A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- We do it with silver leaf and a very light glaze over the top then seal and lacquer. ...
Re: CNC Safety Matt Option A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- At BVC we are a TapeSwitch dealer. Extremely strong and likely will last the life of the machine. ...
Re: boss 5 x 12 cnc router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- Maybe to import the CNC router from a reliable manufacturer in China is a good choice. ...
Re: Slide or Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- Thanks, Yes I have room for the slider. What's the opinion on safety? ...
Re: Slide or Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26) -- Personally I think the slider is safe also the panel saw is safe ...
Re: Fleece back vs Kraft back on edge banding A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/26) -- I read this before on edgemates website. I cannot comment beyond this info. sorry its kind of l ...
Re: Life After SketchUp - which way to go? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- Pat, this may be at odds with your apparent techno-utopianism, but the US standard of living hasn' ...
Re: Life After SketchUp - which way to go? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- Don, I enjoyed the Pit Stop Video but after thinking about it for a while I don't think I have eno ...
Re: Troubles with the New Unibond 800 Formula A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/26) -- Several problems with the new lower formaldehyde (4% to .04%) Unibond 800. Partial sheet lifts ...
Re: dual hook heads A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26) -- I went with Schmidt, It's very nice. Depending on the size of head you get some s ...
Re: Life After SketchUp - which way to go? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- The point is simple. Technology changes, Always bet on technology. It is the very reason that the ...
Re: tearout issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26) -- Also can contact Russ about Super helical heads. These are a curved style knife a ...
Re: Life After SketchUp - which way to go? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- While i thought the comparison was interesting, it is a zero sum game. If some of the pit crews at ...
Re: Top Solid A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- Sorry guys, I should have been more specific. What I meant wasn't CNC output...It will create a pr ...
Re: dual hook heads A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26) -- Yes give Russ a chance for doing any drawings template and of course knives. His ...
Re: Biesse Arrow TE059 Error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- don't delete the tables, put a semi colon in front and this disables them. Measure all your tools ...
Re: Life After SketchUp - which way to go? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- you can do anything with SU pro, you can write dynamic components, it can help you to explore your ...
Re: tearout issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/26) -- I have attached an article I wrote that may help you have a better understanding ...
Re: Biesse Arrow TE059 Error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- Thanks. I'm trying to figure out the relationship between the tool database and the tool table. Th ...
Re: Biesse Arrow TE059 Error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/26) -- One other small issue. I have tool T1 in pocket 10. When I call for T1 (pocket 10) the magazine mo ...
Re: Any ideas what this is? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/26) -- I have seen it before and thought it was from some mineral perhaps. ...
Re: shaving mills A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (10/26) -- We have a small Salsco mill in New England and are having a terrible time ...
Re: Large adjustable shelf span A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26/25) -- For a 45" span with 10 adjustable shelves, achieving both strength an ...
Re: Crazy Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/25) -- If you’re looking for a 1/2" cordless drill that focuses purely on drilling witho ...
Re: CNC bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/25) -- Thanks Derrik ...
Re: 2023 CR Onsrud Router Defective Phenolic Table A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/24) -- Mike, I love fixing stuff! Nothing gets me more excited than learning about something on the fly ...
Re: Table saw opinions A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26/24) -- We have had a SawStop since - can't remember the exact year. Excellent saw ...
Re: 2023 CR Onsrud Router Defective Phenolic Table A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/24) -- will: No they have not came to see it. I did just pay for them to do my 1 year service. Although ...
Sellers beware! A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26/24) -- Had an Onsrud router posted on here and got a text from a guy wanting to buy ...
Re: Table saw opinions A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26/24) -- No experience with Sawstop. No employees either. The only thing I can add ...
Re: cnc spindle manufacture for scm A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/24) -- The spindle in the image appears to be from an SCM router and could likely be an HSD spindle, as ...
Re: Pockethole cutter A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/24) -- Been using the Kreg Foreman forever. Figured out how to reduce slippage and it's not a ...
Re: Pockethole cutter A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/24) -- I also have been using a pnuematic Kreg machine for the last 10 years or so. It's reli ...
Re: Outline cuts with 1/8" dia.bits A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/24) -- We had the same problem with the 1/8 upcut and downcut for grain matching. Worked great for one ...
Re: Pockethole cutter A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/24) -- We have Unquie and Ritter witch is an older one that dug out of storage and order new ...
Re: Cantec straight line rip saw A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (9/26/24) -- You sure it's the saw and not the load of wood you're trying to cut? Throw a pc of MDF o ...
Re: Weeke BHC350 A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/24) -- Check the Balluff switch wiring and homing parameters for X and Y axes. Also, inspect the encode ...
Re: Uniclamps A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/24) -- Single movement is simpler and faster, great for repetitive tasks. Double movement offers more f ...
Re: cnc 5 axis vertical mill for wood A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/24) -- here have real 5 axis and semi-5 axis means 3+2. Only with RTCP function means it is real 5 axis ...
Re: cnc spindle manufacture for scm A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/24) -- Thanks,I will try to reach out to them, I am looking for a parts sorce. ...
Busellato Tech A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/23) -- I recently purchased a 2016 Busellato 5 axis cnc at an auction in California from a company that ...
Polyurethane and rubbing alcohol A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26/23) -- This table was stained with Varathane Classic wood stain, the paint is Behr Ultra semi-glo ...
Re: Pledge/Silicone contamination A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26/23) -- A good way to check for contamination on your kitchen cabinet doors before spraying the fi ...
Re: Fancier than white (melamine boards) A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/23) -- There are a number of linen fabric looking products for cabinets on the market. Nothin ...
Re: Straight cuts have an Arc. A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/23) -- I did have a crash where the fly cutter to surface the spoilboard got jammed in to the table, so ...
Add more edges banding in Cabinet vision A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26/23) -- Dear All, I would like to add more edges banding in Cabinet vision. It onl ...
Re: Straight cuts have an Arc. A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/23) -- Could be the spindle or the plate that the spindle mounts to is a little loose. Had that problem ...
Re: Door Reveals are off using cnc and edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/22) -- There are a few places to check in CV: First, make sure Cabinet Vision knows that you' ...
Re: "Money I'll Never Get Back" A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26/22) -- Machinery operators who think they're millwrights. Don't drill, cut, grind ...
Re: Switching to Waterbase A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26/22) -- I have tried a number of waterbase finishes over the years but my favorite overall is Saye ...
Digital readout for my Powermatic 66 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/22) -- I have a Powermatic 66 tablesaw that I am currently using a Wixey Digital readout and ...
Re: Digital readout for my Powermatic 66 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/22) -- Go to accurate technologies website. They have the best digital guages for professiona ...
Holzher sprint 1310 troubleshooting , help! A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/22) -- I have a used Holzher sprint 1310 edgebander 1996 model and needing help getting it ru ...
Water base primers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26/22) -- Curious as to what is the favorite primer for water base finish guys. I've been using MLC& ...
Re: Need help identifying lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26/22) -- Catalpa. I think it also grows in Texas. I see why some day elm but it's not. Look ...
Re: What do you use as a topcoat? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/22) -- RichC No, I'm not. I just demonstrate on which machine it was made, if, of course, it is interes ...
Re: What do you use as a topcoat? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/22) -- Just thought it was peculiar to post the machine you support on a question about finishing. ...
Re: Digital readout for my Powermatic 66 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/22) -- Ty mike. Any specific model you recommend or is there only one? ...
Re: Figuring out trim per LF A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26/21) -- RichC. I do appreciate your input, but I would appreciate everyone involved ...
Dustless sandpaper A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (9/26/21) -- Hi, I carry the Joest germany brand of dustless sandpaper. Thi ...
Re: Figuring out trim per LF A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26/21) -- My comments about being surprised that calculating the quote by lineal feet ...
Re: 25" vs 37" Wide Belt Sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26/21) -- I guess everyone has their specific purpose for having a wide belt sander, and of cour ...
Re: Bed design help A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/26/21) -- WOW! Really nice project and looks perfect! Thank you for the idea. I got a favorit ...
Re: Figuring out trim per LF A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26/21) -- Why don’t all of you who are being Karen’s on my thread, stop. If you feel t ...
Re: table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26/21) -- It all depends on how smooth is the existing finish. Wet sand flat with 600 or 1000 sandpa ...
Re: Figuring out trim per LF A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26/21) -- This isn't junior high school Dill Weed. Why don't you identify yourself so ...
Re: cnc A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26/21) -- You will most likely have voltage problems as Europe and USA do not use the same ...
Laser Projector accuracy for Parts/Pod Placement A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26) -- I am considering purchasing an overhead Laser Projector for positionng pods and parts. We have a fl ...
Re: Frameless boxes per day A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Very true. I should have prefaced by saying that my goal is to be the most efficient one ...
Re: Frameless boxes per day A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- The problem is too variable to compare shops. 1st guy has a cnc, slider, good bander, and ...
Re: Soss hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- Jorge Lasso: Yes, you should be able to open a standard or barrel Soss hinge ...
Re: Frameless boxes per day A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Having a somewhat larger space for that amount of machinery would probably help you much ...
Re: Putsch edgebanders A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- I run holzher banders, Been very pleased with them That bander looks almost just like a s ...
Soss hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- Hi everyone, Do soss hinges work on by fold doors? ...
Re: Soss hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- Thank you Tony! ...
Re: You're welcome A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- Pat, ""Nobody would disagree that sales are the most important activi ...
Re: You're welcome A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- Pat, Investment advisors work a sliding percentage (the more you have the less ...
Re: veneer problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- the google: For flat work I made a frame press that will accommodate a 4x8 sheet; I would ...
Re: veneer problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- the google: Perhaps I did not state it clearly. The face that gets veneered, whether it i ...
Re: X-Mullion Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Thanks for the reply... Currently, we are not coping them. They are just a butt joint, gl ...
Re: Making trim in a non-millwork shop.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Long ago I started making reproduction moldings on a decent shaper, 4 wheel feed, lock ed ...
Re: X-Mullion Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- We used to make these for a cabinet shop almost every month. I made a custom sled that he ...
Re: veneer problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- tony - thanks for your reply. i appreciate you sharing your approach and suggestions. my ...
Re: Making trim in a non-millwork shop.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- I’m with Larry, it’s hard to beat a good shaper for short runs of moulding. We have a S4S ...
Re: You're welcome A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- Alan Fair enough, and I have stated mine I agree to disagree, I'm pretty sure t ...
Re: Making trim in a non-millwork shop.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- I would agree with this statement. A shaper would be much more beneficial to a shop than ...
Re: General 3hp Dual Drum Sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/26) -- Not sure about the general but you may want to check to make sure your conveyor runs o ...
Re: Power feeder recomendations A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Why do you want a 1 hp feeder for a router table. You can use a 1/2hp for a 3hp shaper an ...
Re: Making trim in a non-millwork shop.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- I'm not sure what product or service you provide but I'm thinking that there may be 100 w ...
Re: X-Mullion Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- You need a sliding shaper. Simply use a fences set at 45 degrees to the cutter head. How ...
Re: Power feeder recomendations A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- well after deciding that bigger was just way to big i ordered the 1/4 comatic will be her ...
Re: Insert rabbeting cutter A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- In theory I think you're correct, the cutter body could also be milled to acc ...
Re: Finishing bar top live edge with epoxy A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Regardless if you like it or not epoxy is at the very least a good starting point. I built an ...
Re: Insert rabbeting cutter A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- Gerry, When a straight knife is slanted in a round cutter body, to create the ...
Insert rabbeting cutter A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- We recently purchased a 2" x 4" diameter insert style rabbeting cut ...
Re: What vacuum pump would you recommend? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26) -- Paul, those are good pumps. Check your Vanes, there easy to check and easy to replace if needed, yo ...
Re: mdf finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- We struggled with this too until we switched to a 2K primer and topcoat. Much higher solids c ...
Re: Removing Blue Tape Residue A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Have you (or anyone else reading) had the blue tape leave a pink discoloration on your finish ...
Re: Spraying Waterbased Finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- I spray on a daily bases about 20 gallons of Sherwin Williams Sayerlack Water base. I have an ...
Re: Home made door clamp A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- even with the 1/4" steel + 1/8" uhmw (for easy glue clean up) the table still f ...
conversion varnish turning soft A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- I have been spraying CV for many years. Recently a couple of pieces have had issues. Pieces a ...
Maggi System 32 boring clamps A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- I have a Maggi System 23 horz/very borer. Lately the boring head drills and retracts norm ...
Re: How to achieve this look? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- It's a pretty standard distressed look. You can leave it roughsawn and distress it with a ham ...
Re: Shop vac to clean shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Gary, the issue is principally spark combustion of all the saw dust in and around, and in ...
Re: Finishing bar top live edge with epoxy A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Mirror cast would be a nightmare on the edges. It's going to run off and have runs and drips ...
Re: Home made door clamp A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- I was going to say Izzy on youtube but its a face frame clamp not a door clamp but still ...
How to achieve this look? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- I am not quite sure how to achieve this look for a customer. It looks like someone ran the wo ...
Re: Insert rabbeting cutter A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- Hi Pete, Why could the body of the cutter not be milled to have the blade mov ...
Re: Home made door clamp A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Ryan, No problem, it is not rocket science, so not that hard to figure out. I will do the ...
Re: Spraying Waterbased Finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Hello Gary. Does the automated spray line do the boards in the pictures? Does is spray then s ...
Re: Home made door clamp A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Take a look as some of the clever homemade clamps that the Youtuber Izzy Swan has shared. ...
Re: Removing Blue Tape Residue A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Pink is usually a sign of over-catylization. I've never had the tape turn my finish pink. I u ...
Re: How to achieve this look? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- The image is so dark, I can't tell at all. It just looks like they hit it with a hatchet from ...
Sample Software A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Does anyone know of a software program for samples that will produce sample numbers, labels a ...
Re: Onload/Offload A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26) -- Thanks, Derrek, that would be really helpful! ...
Re: Balanced tooling in insert planer heads A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/26) -- I'm with Bill on this one. It's the chip that is taking away the heat. Also the sh ...
S2M and Label It Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- Vero Software has supplied us with a package which was promised to produce real time label printing ...
Spraying Sayerlack Hydroplus with a CATech Bobcat A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- We're starting to use this product and really like it. However, we're having a little trouble ...
Re: Best spray equipment for waterborne. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- FWIW - We spray just water based stuff & reasonable quantity (several hundred gallons a y ...
Re: Safety Manuals A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- Your safety meetings might be more interesting and effective if the group made ...
Edging High gloss doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- I will need suggestion for edge banding high gloss doors. I don’t know what corner radius ...
Re: Countertop finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- The story apparently is that all finishes are food safe once cured. The two basic camps a ...
Re: DNC Mode on SCM Pratix N A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26) -- Thanks. We thought about that, but wanted to run the entire program for part accuracy. Turns out th ...
Re: S2M and Label It Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- To Greg who sent me this via email: Hello, I work for Cabinet Vision. What is your company name and ...
Re: Countertop finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Chemcrafts Verde 2k poly is good and it’s not a thick build, resembles an oil finish. Moh ...
Re: Safety Manuals A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- I love that guy, but I never thought of him and safety in the same thought. Be ...
Finishing wood bar top A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- I have a customer in Southern Calif. that is having a Black Walnut bar top made and needs a d ...
Re: DNC Mode on SCM Pratix N A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26) -- Can you break up the program into sections? I know that Sheetcam has a drip feed function. Never us ...
Re: Time Per 3/4 ply sheet on CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26) -- Mike, I am curious what kind of spoil board material you are using. I only ask because I know that ...
Spraying assembled drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Hi there- wondering about some tips in spraying drawers that are assembled. I used to spray t ...
Re: Magnetic Door Switch for microwave cabinet A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- I cant imagine the liability of modifying a customer purchased UL listed appliance. The l ...
Upholstered curved chair backs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/26) -- We are looking at making some arm and side chairs that have an upholstered seat and ba ...
Re: Spraying assembled drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- The idea of taking the bottom out would sure help keep the gun and my face much cleaner. Neve ...
Re: Edge Joint Machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/26) -- I current use 16" Jointer to joint the edge before jointing 9-10 pieces of 7' ...
Re: Blum aventos bi fold doors for upper cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Al, you do need to allow for the right clearance. Ask your sales rep for a blum Aventos b ...
Re: Spraying assembled drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- When i make drawers i cut the back short of the groove so i can slide the bottom in and nail ...
Re: Spraying assembled drawers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Aren't you using an HVLP gun? Why all the bounce back? Turn the air and the fluid down if you ...
Re: Magnetic Door Switch for microwave cabinet A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Remove cover from microwave, locate the door switch that turns off the microwave when it' ...
Re: Cabnetware to Cabinet Vision A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- To go over to the dark side ? I face the same delema.....S2M ? If you can could figure out if I cou ...
Re: How Can This Be? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- I will do a test panel or two this week. The current thought is a 1/4" c ...
Re: Wood Species and Supply A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- it's hard to say exactly but to me it looks like what we call Blue Pine , whi ...
Cut Small Triangles on Production Basis A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/26) -- Hi there! I am looking for ways to cut small white oak triangles that will be used ...
Tracking Employee Production A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- We have a mid sized Custom Cabinet Shop with 45 employee's our main product is ...
Re: Makita 2012NB Adjust Plate A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/26) -- no more adjust plate for 2012NB. you need to order special set plate and screws fr ...
Re: Drying black locust A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- I've had some locust honey before and I say it is my third favorite, after sourwood a ...
Wood Species and Supply A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/26) -- I am looking for help identifying the wood species in the attached photo. Als ...
Re: machine repair person A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/26) -- Not sure how close they are to you, but these guys are excellent. They have worked ...
Re: Edge Joint Machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/26) -- What info are you looking for? How they compare in quality of cut? Production rate ...
Edge Joint Machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/26) -- Jointer, Straight rip line, Anyone please list down all the edge joint machine ava ...
Re: bed out of the ceiling A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- The link to those retracting beds is pretty rad... I never even knew! Lol ...
Re: Pay parity with other trades? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- Gary Which industries? Trade and offshoring are not a bad thing. It is just tha ...
Re: Staining maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- I realize that you have likely already solved this issue but thought I'd give you a couple ti ...
Re: Breaking into Design A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- I spent 30 years in the industry. From student, to benchmans helper, machinest, installer, finisher ...
Tannin Reactive Staining Methods A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Hello. New guy here. Although, I have spent countless hours reading various threads.. Not sur ...
Re: Pay parity with other trades? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- This is getting far from my original question which is why our trade is paid le ...
Re: Engineering Club A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- This is right in line with something I have been organizing myself .... would love to join in or pa ...
Re: How much deposit A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- Commercial is not zero, if you are not getting a deposit then we must be doing ...
Re: Wide Band Mill A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- I have experience from log band saws with blade with of 27 mm up to 40 mm, we mostly ...
Re: Wide Band Mill A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- Thanks Per-Olov on the blades. 1.5" blades seems like the standard for these. We ...
Finish Products & Techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- I've recently taken on some small batch production work making wood plaques, trophy stands, s ...
Re: 0ak cabinet refinishing job A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- I wipe the MOS twice with a clean sponge and have never had adhesion problems. Of course, I n ...
Re: Wide Band Mill A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- I built a light wide band mill. I'm using an 1 1/2'' blade in the video below.It was ...
Re: Bookcase design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- Second on the Ecabs/Sketchup combo. I was on ECabs for years, and then moved to Mosaic to work with ...
Wide Band Mill A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- Has anyone had experience with a light, wide-band mill like the Hudson Oscar 52" ...
Re: Bookcase design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- I use eCabinets. It is free and is a very robust program that rivals programs costing 20K. It does ...
Re: Pay parity with other trades? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- I got my journeyman carpenter card in the late 70s. IMO what I'm talking about ...
Re: Finish Products & Techniques A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- This is why nobody else is doing it. Small items have a high cost to finish and without the r ...
Re: Pay parity with other trades? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- Pat, I follow Mike Rowe, he was recently on a podcast I frequent. Most of the j ...
Re: Bookcase design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- Thank you JM and Karl for your great input concerning eCabinets. With support like this and somethi ...
Re: Wall panel installation A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (9/26) -- Photos of Wall installation,, this was a community center without maj ...
fan reversals A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- We have our kiln fans set to reverse every 2 hours. i was considering lowering the re ...
Re: 0ak cabinet refinishing job A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/26) -- Maybe consider trying Rubio Monocoat. It's a hard wax oil that goes on with one application. ...
Re: Wall panel installation A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (9/26) -- This install went really well and now the guys are using these things ...
Re: Using auto feeder on jointer A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (9/26) -- One of the best thing I have consider. Flattening one side of rough stoc ...
Re: Bookcase design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- Thank you Scott for the information. I will definitely look into it and let you know how I make out ...
Re: How much deposit A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26) -- Paul you are conflating all commercial work together, you can't do that as it j ...
Re: Bracket Feet A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/26) -- Wouldn't the pull out ride above the feet similar to were the doors are now? If not make ...
biesse rover 15 A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26) -- Is anyone using bobcad cam v26 software on a nc 410 controller. If so how does it work? ...
Re: Bookcase design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- Michael, Here is a link to a gallery of eCabinet Systems Designs ...
Re: Bookcase design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- take a look at cabinet planner as well. ...
Re: Barcode scanner issues A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/26) -- Thom, In the C:\evol\bin folder is a file called tpa.ini. Make a copy of the file in case you need ...
What species of wood veneer is this? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/26) -- Hey everyone. I am trying to find this exact veneer. I believe it is quartered Ebony but I could ...
Floating cabinets in steel stud walls A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (9/26) -- I typically install in high-end residential projects, and was just as ...
Blow out dust bags A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (9/26) -- I have a 2 bag powermatic dust bag collection in my shop it's onl ...
Re: slide saws A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/26) -- I was told the f45's carriage will have some side to side play when fully extended ...
Re: 2 pc MDF doors in Cabinet Vision A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- I am a bit confused. Everyone seems to suggest CV can handle the job. Why not just get up to date w ...
Re: 2 pc MDF doors in Cabinet Vision A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- I believe Panelmetrix 7 is the latest Version, not sure what build. But keep in mind Panelmetrix is ...
Re: 2 pc MDF doors in Cabinet Vision A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- Bob What's the deal ??? I have the MDF door maker from plaint and can make almost anything with the ...
Re: 2 pc MDF doors in Cabinet Vision A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/26) -- Paul I trying to make 2 pc MDF Doors with separate frame and panels. Any idea how to do that ? ...
Re: What species of wood veneer is this? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/26) -- Definitely reconstituted veneer, but I couldn't quickly find one to match. ...
Re: conference table questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/26) -- good points. My major issue is a tight delivery timeframe. Right now I don't have the extra time ...
What glue to use for laminated utensils A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/26) -- I'm making laminated utensils used for cooking. What type of glue can be safe and hold up to ...
Re: Round Veneer Flush Trimmer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/26) -- My first thought was Pinske, but I don't see it on their website. ...
spanish cedar vs sapele mahogony A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (9/26) -- Im doing a project that requires Spanish Cedar. I have worked with this type of wood in the ...
Re: Fumigating Recycled barn wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (9/26) -- Rand... Do you test for lead.....I would assume that kiln heating does noth ...
Re: Fumigating Recycled barn wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (9/26) -- We specialize in making furniture accented with antique barnboard. You will ...
Re: Range Hood Build A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26/25) -- The reason fot the back veneer is to keep the plywood flat after glue-up. A slow setti ...
Re: Range Hood Build A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26/25) -- This should be supported enough for the double layer of 1/8” plywood ...
Full overlay pocket door hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26/24) -- Hello all, I have a cabinet door that is 47” tall, 20” wide, 3/4” thick. I need to set ...
Re: Weird moulder/dust collection SAFETY question A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26/24) -- Tech support rarely has good answers for obscure questions like these. The thin ...
Re: Pole barn vs steel building A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26/24) -- I appreciate the detailed breakdown you've provided. Managing costs while ma ...
Salice hinge replacement A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26/24) -- Hello, I need to replace few Salice hinges to my bathroom cabinets but I can't figure ...
Re: plugs for edgebander for hinge holes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26/24) -- Make a wood plug on the cnc and drop it in the up facing hole as the door goes through ...
Re: Interior door construction question A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26/23) -- There are some door gurus on here that can give you a good answer. One eve ...
Re: Drill for Hinges on CNC / Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26/22) -- Each trimmer usually has a large copy wheel that rides on the panel and you adjust trimmer to it ...
Re: Rising prices A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26/22) -- The countertop guys are the last one in on a job. Most jobs are at deadline ...
Re: Rising prices A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26/22) -- I'm curious, what's the story with countertops shops? I have recently used s ...
Re: Drill for Hinges on CNC / Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26/22) -- We had this issue previously. We cut mdf plugs that fit in hinge hole to keep copy wheel running ...
Re: Drill for Hinges on CNC / Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26/22) -- Something new everyday. I have 4 CNC,s 2 of them Biesse, and have no idea what a nesting shoe is ...
Re: Glue Rotation A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (8/26/22) -- 1 RPM motor to spin the jug. Just make a holder that spins on a bearing and a wheel to con ...
Kremlin vs ca tech. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26/22) -- What’s the preference for spraying 2k poly? Pros and cons? Opinions? ...
Re: Kremlin vs ca tech. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26/22) -- Kremlin for me.... I don't have a CA Tech pump. ...
Re: Building Shutters / Cutting Louvers A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26/21) -- Oh - Movable slat shutters! That is something else. The better movable sla ...
Re: Building Shutters / Cutting Louvers A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26/21) -- Thanks for your responses. Just to be clear, (not that it makes a differen ...
Holzher edgebander troubleshooting A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26/21) -- We own a well used Holzher 1437 edgebander that has work perfectly until recently. The ...
Re: some sort of flexible sander??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26/21) -- thanks everyone. i forgot about the surfprep. we have the 4" rectangular sander w ...
Re: some sort of flexible sander??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26/21) -- Like Karla mentioned, you need a sander with a thick flexible pad, the best one on the ...
Re: Building Shutters / Cutting Louvers A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26/21) -- Try this place for machinery. I just went to Google, but looks like these ...
Re: Modular table A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26/21) -- All it takes is a tap on the wedge if the joint loosens. ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I will start off by saying I am a firm believer of chasing your dreams . I wish ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Adam, I am a small shop compared to most, and I would simply warn you not to se ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I am in AZ we have no union cabinet shops, it's a right to work state. My wife ...
Re: Free Webinar, 8/26/2020 Drying oak And Maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Gene, and others, I will not be able to attend the Webinar due to work, but have the ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- ditto the other negative comments. i'm 12 years in and don't think i would do a ...
Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Hello new here, I have read many discussions on both business and CNC parts of ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I'd have been a lot more positive if you had CNC and software experience. When ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- the google.... The social media star thing is dead and dying as well. All the o ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Scott: "I would figure out how many sheets of plywood you need, How much e ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Gee, seems like the perfect time to quit a union paying job with benefits and o ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Rich i understand where you are coming from in most respects other than the mon ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Adam, Okay, so I come across as grouchy old fart that doesn't give out hugs to ...
How do you guys do a back bevel finger pull A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- This keeps coming up. Paint grade is no problem but stain grade is. Id like the process t ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- We are booked out 6 months so I know the work is out there but there's no way I ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Ryan's post is spot on. Spend your money on the stuff to do the pool table and ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Give me a call. We are a 38 year old custom furniture manufacturer and make ple ...
Solid ebony glue ups A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- I need to build a vanity top to look like a surf board. I am mixing wider 8/4 sapele a ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- So after scotts detailed response it really opened my eyes and was info i despe ...
Covering yellow poly on oak walls A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- I have a customer with solid oak paneling on their walls. It has a light gray stain with 20+ ...
attaching removable desk to cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I'm trying to determine some good options to attach a removable solid wood desk top to ne ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- these last 2 responses are exactly what ive been looking for, excellent ideas. ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- startup i have bout 60k without cards, air dust collection I have, no forklift ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Adam, Check out Cabinet Notch, they are a component manufacture. I believe they ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Adam, The easiest way to get going would be building frameless cabinets out of ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Cranky old bastard. :-) Cabinet shops are not the biz to be in if you enjoy fin ...
Re: Covering yellow poly on oak walls A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Thinned white acrylic paint will stick to the poly. The bad thing is it dries very quickly, s ...
Re: attaching removable desk to cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- Pretty much depends on what you want the shelving unit to look like when the desk is take ...
Omnitech-Selexx Pal- Locating Pins not coming up A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Hello All, I am having trouble with am Omnitech. The locating pins are no longer popping up. We rec ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I think if your pool table buddy was serious about his custom made pool tables ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Mark thank you very much for your thourough input that means alot and definitel ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- thanks bob, yes i definitely would like to be doing those cheaper cabs but a de ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Mark B, Thanks for clarifying that pricing information, that is so very true. M ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Scott this response is by far and away what i have been looking for very detail ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- to be clear the 60k is after the cnc and dust collection and other stuff that I ...
Re: Solid ebony glue ups A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- I haven't found Ebony gluing to be difficult. Have had no problems gluing Ebony guitar ...
Re: attaching removable desk to cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- What will the owner do with the desk when pulled out of the way? It might be more useful ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- my first response was directed at rich since the others came in as I was writin ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- why would i want to look into door and drawer suppliers though if they can all ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Rich, you left out all the other fun stuff! Power,air,dust collection, maybe a ...
Re: Starting cnc cabinet business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Absolutely , time is money... As a 1 men shop anything you can outsource will h ...
Re: And its about to get much worse A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Anything else? There's a day when the last door doesn't open. ...
Re: Shop layout help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I see you intend to use the slider to cut your lumber. I suspect you will soon tire of th ...
Re: chairs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- There is no need to resort to a reinvention of the wheel, er dining table and chair, f ...
Re: salary for manager/installer A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I may well be wrong, and a lot of us in the self employed world even with the a ...
Re: Sticky wood finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Agreed with the above. Personally I'd clean them off like they said, using a solvent. Naptha ...
Re: Small/Open End Wide Belt Sanders A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- One consideration often overlooked is belt length. The longer the belt, the better the he ...
Re: vinyl sealer with CV A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- If you are wanting a product specifically to fill the pores on wood, then vinyl sealer isn't ...
Re: Shop layout help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- You are right, I don’t have a jointer. Currently my supplier runs lumber for me with 1 jo ...
Re: Organizing/Labeling Job Materials A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- We have one person in charge of ordering & receiving. Panels that are order ...
Re: Selling to design/install shops A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- One place that we have long sold to adds 25% for the sale only, no design, inst ...
Re: salary for manager/installer A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I would be surprised if he would come to work with you. He is independent for a ...
Re: Considering Taking Doors / Drawers In House A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I think in your market you will be much better off buying boxes and doors. If y ...
Re: Red cloud coming thru grey paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Rich is correct, that is a symptom of over-catalyzation but that doesn't make it a sure bet. ...
Need Parts For Hinge Boring Machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26) -- Hi, I've got an older model European hinge boring and insertion machine. It was ma ...
Re: Shop layout help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- No joiner? How do you get solids flat? Our process is: rough length, rough width, face an ...
Re: Small/Open End Wide Belt Sanders A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I found a 37” Speedsaver for $4000 within driving distance. I think it’s a much better ch ...
Re: PEX for air lines A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- Different Larry, If you use Pex you need to take into consideration the restrictions caus ...
Re: Options for drilling A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- If you are only boring holes in panels that are already sized, go with the point to point style mac ...
Re: Small/Open End Wide Belt Sanders A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- The Speedsander will serve you much better than the open arm. Widebelt sanders are very s ...
Re: Options for drilling A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- If it's many many sheets I would find an old light duty cnc or a cheap Chinese one and add some pne ...
Options for drilling A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- We are looking for options to drill rows of holes in 4' X 8' X 3/4" panels. This will be the s ...
Re: Red cloud coming thru grey paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Thanks for the responses, I suggested that they have the painter sand, prime and finish, but ...
Re: Slow Exit To Retirement A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- We check with BL and state DOE and ask a local staffing agency that finds us em ...
Re: Hertz Air Compressors? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- They seem to have just started pushing their US operation (AFAICT) Compressorworld now started carr ...
Re: salary for manager/installer A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Have a few long talks with him before you commit. Try to determine attitude. Th ...
Re: choosing between SCM and Stiles A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- My personal limited experience has been that SCM has been good. Schelling & ...
Re: salary for manager/installer A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I was going to mention what Paul is saying. If nothing else look at getting an ...
Re: Slow Exit To Retirement A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- We pay about $32 in NE. S CA seems like it should be considerably more (to put ...
Re: Options for drilling A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Dropout - many times. Probably 1-1/2 - 3" spacing. Thanks! ...
Re: Options for drilling A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Once or many times? Hole spacing? ...
Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Thanks for the advice. I believe the wood is finally sterilized. I kept it over 150 f ...
Re: Teak dining table refinishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Thx sir. I’m looking to ensure the Isolante from Milesi will work for putting a 2K over the T ...
Re: Push off & clean effectiveness? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Derreck, That solution to not having a CNC sweep is simple genius. Thank you so much. Two regret i ...
Re: Teak dining table refinishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- I am not familiar with the Milesi product but the Chemcraft acts as both the tie-coat and sea ...
Re: Teak dining table refinishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Talk to the product tech rep and see what they say. We do tons of teak and do a 2k PU simulat ...
Re: Teak dining table refinishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- the Chemcraft isolante is sold in quarts and gallons...if you can find it. ...
Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- My shop is out in the sticks, I own a lot of property and no neighbors. I dump my dust co ...
Re: Ergonomic Mouse for drafting A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- I have done quite a bit of drafting sheets for many years as personal use now long retired, and so ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I blow the exhaust from my 1200 CFM DC outdoors. I live in western NY and it is cold here ...
Ergonomic Mouse for drafting A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- Was wondering if any of you drafters have struggled with carpal tunnel and made a change in the typ ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- Bob's point will probably be a killer; at the end of the run sudden drop of pressure woul ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- Run the end of the pipe into the side of a plywood box with no bottom. Maybe a 2 or 3' cu ...
Re: Woodworking software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- That question has been asked numerous times on the Canadian Woodworking & Home Imp Forum (CWWF) ...
Re: Difficult handle detail A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I just finished a job just like that on Rift White Oak. My process was: *Edge band the sl ...
Re: finishing wood tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- We've been using Waterlox on all our wood tops for over 15 years. I had met the owner of wate ...
Re: Cabinet Vision Processing Speed A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- Your OP is too vague to provide any meaningful reply but as Dave says, if Shocked means more than a ...
Re: Ergonomic Mouse for drafting A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- Logitech track ball once you learn them you will never use a conv. mouse again. Plus you can stand ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I see no real issues in doing this. Just pipe straight to the blower output to the pipe l ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- What about moisture problem from humidity & rain? I would imagine the pipe would get ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- Just get a wagon with hydraulic lift, or manure spreader with higher sides added. Blow it ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I don't know about the climate in your area, but if it get's cold in the winter you're go ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I hadn't thought about that Bob, might have to put a downward angle on it as it leaves th ...
Re: Dust collector question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- Duster, I hadn't thought about the heat issue, that probably kills the whole idea. Thanks ...
Tool bags A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (8/26) -- What is your preferred tool bag configuration? ...
Re: Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26) -- You'll get a wide variety of answers to your basic questions. I would follow ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- My best results for Level sealer , are to put a couple fat coats of the level sealer .... Thi ...
Re: Curly Maple Mantle piece A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Ken , I like to use dye or wipe stain , .dye stain keeps the wood a little more vibrant . A c ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- James, my knowledge is somewhat vintage. It's been many years since I worked in a production ...
Re: Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26) -- John S., You seem to have some experience with Timberstrand for doormaking, a ...
Re: Porter Cable Dovetail Omni Jig A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- You can use the dovetail jig to make any width drawer you want. You just have to set i ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Peter , sorry for late response . yes Level can go directly over dye stains . No , I personal ...
Re: Employee Side Work A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- We had a situation once in our shop where, as Chipboard recommends, we negotiat ...
Re: how much would you pay? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- I agree with Rich C. The SCMI is a far better machine - assuming it is in reasonable shap ...
Re: Compensation for neighbor giving up space A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Stefan, no one on this site is a stranger to me. I have been an active member s ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Thanks Leo , . I just pulled up the info on The interior sealer . We're in Florida ... So I'm ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Thanks Leo ,we do a lot of custom faux finishes so I was just wondering . Usually a lot of di ...
Re: Drum Sander Conveyor Belt A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- I agree. Start with the switch. You might try spraying the guts of the switch with an ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Well, 8 mil is a lot better than 5 mil you get with CV. If you need to sandwich layers you ca ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- That's why I got away from Level Sealer. It takes to long for it to fully cure and if you don ...
Re: Is My D C Too Small? A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (8/26) -- Only problem is it usually makes you take 3 passes. I'm old schoo ...
Re: Compensation for neighbor giving up space A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- How is it that a successful (we assume) businessman needs to consult a forum of ...
Buying a CNC machine A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- I have small business ,have 4 guys. We build custom cabinets tradeshow booths and display fixtures. ...
Re: Log pricing A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Market value depends on where you are, species, and grade of the log. Most are happy ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- I don't have an answer for you about sandwiching coats. I basically use it for working surfac ...
Re: Porter Cable Dovetail Omni Jig A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- The problem with letting it be asymmetrical is there tends to be a gap at the top of t ...
Re: how much would you pay? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- He wants $2200 for it. I would switch out the head to a byrd (another $1300 and maybe a d ...
Re: Lacqure finish cracking over paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Not trying to be a wise guy, but save the doors, glaze the wrinkles and call it your "di ...
Re: Making Wine rack cabinet in Cabinet vision A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- the view in polyboard is just view the real calculate is according parameters(size of squre,min fro ...
Re: Lacqure finish cracking over paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- That's not a crack, it's a wrinkle, probably because you didn't allow enough dry time between ...
Re: Small tool dust collection. A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (8/26) -- Mirka Ceros is connected to a Fein Turbo II. Not enough suction p ...
Re: Drum Sander Conveyor Belt A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- had same problem with my grizz. it was very regular with rotation of tension/tracking ...
Re: how much would you pay? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- $3500 for a 3ph solid machine or $3100 for a 1ph question mark. Kind of like $7000 for a ...
Re: Black Walnut Finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- i was always under the impression that you take the bark off because it will eventually fall ...
drum sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26) -- anyone replaced feed belt on their drum sander with lace on replacement from mcleo ...
Re: Parametric Programing for Frog 3D A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Loop program like this are a life saviors. You just need to change the amount of part you need. Why ...
Re: Porter Cable Dovetail Omni Jig A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- Hey the Omni jig is a nightmare...I know from experience...ugh ..bought a Keller jig n ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- James, do you typically spray a thinned seal coat of Level or something else first or just go ...
Re: how much would you pay? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- You are right, they have been around a long time, but I bet they don't have parts for mac ...
Re: Is My D C Too Small? A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (8/26) -- Hey Leo, good advice about only taking of .015, that helps a lot ...
Re: Compensation for neighbor giving up space A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I wonder if Harold's willingness to consider other points of view is part of hi ...
Re: Grain Filling Mohogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Just emailed a message to my MLC rep about the glazing and toning. If he answers I'll convey ...
Re: Veneer Edgebanding around Tight Radius A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/26) -- Festool makes a hand held edgebander that might work good for your application. ...
Re: pedestal table base size A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- Really good looking table man ...
Re: Is high end work dying? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I think folks like you and I have been asking that question for about 2,000 yea ...
Re: How do you work with an open face booth A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- You can add side panels and top panels to make a longer (deeper) booth. You will still have a ...
Re: Is high end work dying? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- I won't pretend I know, but I don't think so. I'm working on a $3m home right n ...
Widebelt abrasive suppliers... A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26) -- I'm curious as to who guys are buying their wide belt paper from and also what bra ...
Re: Booking production hours. A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- LOL--not that bad. "Total production hours" are scheduled for jobs. B ...
Re: Is high end work dying? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Worked for a client that built a million dollar plus house. Made 3 vanities for ...
Make Up Air A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Hello, We're installing a Reznor make up air unit in a new to us building. Are there guidelin ...
Spoil Board A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- I got some Ultralight MDF for spoilboard's and we have not had good luck with it. I don't remember ...
Re: Is high end work dying? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- We do high end furniture both wood and frame up upholstered. We were dead all s ...
Re: Make Up Air A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- how close is it to your gas line. in winter it will be using close to 1 million BTU so you ne ...
Re: Spoil Board A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- We use Plum Creek mdf and we seal the edges with spray contact cement or we run it through our edge ...
Anderson CNC Tool Carousel Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- I have an Anderson SUP/Stratos with what appears to be a tool magazine/carousel problem. I think th ...
Re: Spoil Board A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Been using 5x10 sheets of ultralight for years with no problem. Before that we used the cheapest pa ...
Re: Smallest Possible Gap Face Frame Hinge? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- Blum 38/39 series compact faceframe hinges are available in 1-1/4" plus can adjust u ...
Re: Make Up Air A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- We have a non heated one that opens when the booths are on but we have it near the booths. Th ...
Biessenest A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Does anyone know what the password is to "Unprotect" the worksheets in BiesseNest. I want ...
Re: Biessenest A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Danny not sure what you are trying to do..are you wanting to rename the material sheets? Contact me ...
Re: Spoil Board A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- I think we had Ultralight the first time. We skim off both sides in the beginning no matter the boa ...
Re: Booking production hours. A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/26) -- Seriously ? Are you guys bidding with no hours thrown out on the jobs ? Are you ...
Re: Widebelt abrasive suppliers... A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26) -- I use SIA belts and get a good price on them through Industrial Finishes in Eugene ...
Quick Wood vacuum A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/26) -- Hi All We have a new to us Quick Wood sanding machine with vacuum through the belt. We ar ...
Re: Widebelt abrasive suppliers... A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26) -- Baer supply carries them Supergrit.com has great turnaround time Klingspor abrasiv ...
Re: Help with creating finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/26) -- Spray the wood with a black stain or paint, seal it, use a gray glaze or paste filler to fill ...
Re: Furniture Makers Identification A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- Taylor, how about checking with the historical society. They be willing to do the rese ...
Re: 3MM pvc on curve counter tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/26) -- I thought the ones that applied the glue to the part worked better. And ...
Re: HSK Lubricant A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Spray it on a couple tool holders, wipe off leaving a light film. Call out tool changes. Never put ...
Shape and Sand wheels A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26) -- Where would I find the wheels for the top pressure beam on a Crouch (Larick) shape ...
Re: Green White Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26) -- I'd be surprised that the oil is drying on the wet oak. ...
Re: Spoil Board A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- I use ultra lite mdf but at work they just use regular mdf with good results ...
Re: HSK Lubricant A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- http://www.cronsrud.com/store/index.php/metaflux-grease-400ml.html ...
Re: Spoil Board A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Kirk that is regular MDF? We paint the edge with latex paint. ...
Re: HSK Lubricant A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Can you like to a source, the earlier link is a paste. ...
Re: HSK Lubricant A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- How are you applying that? ...
Re: HSK Lubricant A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- Thanks, ordered some up. ...
Re: Problem - upholstery rippled edge A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- Mark - Google it. I bought it from Hancock's Fabrics - a better fabric chain store wit ...
Re: Vertical Machining Center A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/26) -- I looked at them also but not seriously. They suffer the same drawbacks and advantages that pod &am ...
Re: Problem - upholstery rippled edge A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- Hi David, thanks for the Ultrasuede tip. Where can I buy Ultrasuede from? Turns out, g ...
Re: Problem - upholstery rippled edge A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- I have worked leather wet and it allows it to stretch and shrink to go around corners ...
Re: Entry doors glass A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26) -- Glass stops are made on the shaper, with wide stock being profiled and then r ...
Re: Exterior bench of stainless steel and wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26) -- A frequently overlooked item is that all stainless steels are not created equ ...
Re: change Scmi moulder from 440v to 220v A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26) -- Russ,sorry for the delay on the response but everything has been checked out and c ...
Re: charging for planing lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Let's assume that the typical piece is 6" x 12'. This is 12 BF if 8/4. If have s ...
Re: charging for planing lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- We pay $0.27 for S2S SLR1E. I think the breakdown is 17 cents for the S2S and 10 for ...
Re: Problem - upholstery rippled edge A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- It's still not going to be easy even if you don't glue on the suede. It's going to tak ...
Re: change Scmi moulder from 440v to 220v A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (8/26) -- Jumpers: The motors should have plates that show which winding leads need to be ti ...
Re: Moving Machinery A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (8/26) -- Thanks - we were able to safely move the machine after removing t ...
Re: Legrand Under Cabinet Lighting A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (8/26) -- Convince whoever to use different lighting, is that an option? 4" ...
Re: Problem - upholstery rippled edge A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- Half inch is very thin. We use 1" and never glue the fabric ever. ...
Re: kuper FW1150 stitching veneer trouble A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/26) -- Is it hot air heated or direct heated tube ? May not have the right thread ...
Re: Best Wood Glue In Caulk Tube? A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (8/26) -- You might want to describe your application. ...
Re: Cabinet design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- Hi Don, Cabinet Pro LLC offers Rental, Rent-To-Own, as well as Purchase options for software that c ...
Re: Corian to steel adhesive? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/26) -- Your application is getting into territory that is starting to fall outs ...
Re: Cabinet design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- Hi Don, I saw your post about a Cabinet Design Software. I work for KCD Software and we have a prog ...
Re: Cabinet design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- Hi again, Don To be clear about the timeline I mentioned above, one to three days is usually requir ...
Corian to steel adhesive? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/26) -- I made 2 tops, using 1/4" Corian, which covered a 3/4" square ...
Re: Steel table legs with timber feet A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- Bore out the logs, epoxy the steel pipe inside it. If you bore deep enough, the epoxy ...
Re: Tooling and techniques for chair parts A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/26) -- The shared link by GAW is really very helpful specifically workshop, technology and te ...
Re: Cabinet design software A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- http://www.cabinetsensesoftware.com/ ...
Re: Blushing troubles A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26/25) -- I think we have isolated the problem. These are alder cabinets with Sherwin Williams oil s ...
Re: Blushing troubles A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26/25) -- It is hard to offer solutions without a full finish schedule/recipe including products use ...
Re: Blushing troubles A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26/25) -- I use MLC products and with the older glazes they require you to sandwich it in between a ...
Re: Bit suggestions for wide bevels A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26/24) -- A ball is suggested mainly because any 3 axis machine can perform that function. Secondly, since ...
Bit suggestions for wide bevels A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26/24) -- I’ve been roughing these parts with a 1/4” compression, then final pass with a 1/4” ball nose, w ...
Re: Selling my business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26/24) -- I sold my business two years ago to my #1- employee. Your employees have an ...
Re: Drawer gang locks A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26/24) -- Hafele built I'm gang locking system I've used this in a school office, works well wit ...
Re: Milesi Waterbourne A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26/23) -- I am new to spraying Milesi Waterbourne. I am using a 2.5 tip at 25 psi. I thin the produc ...
Re: 3m 100’ hose for supplied air A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26/23) -- how long can these hoses be used before they should be replaced? mine is probably 10 years ...
Toughest/most reliable 12" miter saw? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26/22) -- Does ANYONE make a reliable 10-12" miter saw any more? I don't care if it ...
Re: Toughest/most reliable 12" miter saw? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26/22) -- For durability, safety, and ease of use, it's hard to beat a pneumatic upcut sa ...
RE: Dust Collection A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (7/26/22) -- For approximately a 2500 sq. ft. woodshop, what type of DUST F ...
RE: Medullary Rays A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26/22) -- In red oak, how can we HIGHLIGHT Medullary Rays, so that they would "pop off" th ...
Re: RE: Medullary Rays A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26/22) -- I add a little dye to the finish schedule to change the background color. The oak will dar ...
Re: Shaping 3/4 ply A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26/22) -- Making French cleats. We have the tilting shaper and power feeder so no out of pocket ...
Re: Toughest/most reliable 12" miter saw? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26/22) -- I'd recommend a vintage Dewalt radial arm saw. Nothing beats them for toughness ...
Re: KV Standard Cutter A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26/22) -- This cutter was sold a long time ago. I cannot get logged in to remove the post. ...
Re: RE: Dust Collection A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (7/26/22) -- Cyclone with no filter vented outside. ...
Re: Blum slides back ordered A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Hey FM, Sorry for not replying until now but I was traveling all weekend. Here is informa ...
Re: Planer bed coating A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Ill have to give the lundmark a try. Wax here too but Ive always just used el-cheapo minw ...
Re: A warning to newbies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Niche market and skills. Identify both, then develop them in yourself. John McG ...
Re: A warning to newbies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Just to cut down on the conjecture In So Cal the price for high end cabinets is ...
Re: A warning to newbies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- I very glad you all did so well. What I am saying is that on the ground, reside ...
Re: Veneering solid wood panels for exterior A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/26) -- We make 7 ply panels for exterior doors frequently. The 7 plies comer from a core, solid wood fo ...
Re: dust/shavins into enclosed trailer A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (7/26) -- You are the reason there are professionals that can design and bu ...
Re: Planer bed coating A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- We always used to use Minwax, then I tried Johnson. No going back. Minwax has way more st ...
Re: dust/shavins into enclosed trailer A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (7/26) -- Correct, hence the question, looking for general advice, tips ect ...
Re: Planer bed coating A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- I have a piece of ply that I shove thru with a squirt of molder bed lube in front of it. ...
Re: Bsolid Programming A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (7/26) -- David, that would be great. We do all of our design in Mozaik, so I really know nothing about Bsoli ...
Re: A warning to newbies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- I would agree with Anonymous, Harold and David, There are those who are cabinet ...
Re: Planer bed coating A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- the Lundmark paste wax is the best paste wax i've ever used for machinery. you don't have ...
Re: Shop based miter saw length gage A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26) -- I have seen the one Mitch is talking about, built like a tank. https://scotchman.c ...
Re: Planer bed coating A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Appreciate responses. Will give paste wax a try again. Previous use didn't seem to last. ...
Re: 3D Cabinetry Rendering Website A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (7/26) -- I've added fillers to all cabinets but the upper corner cabinet. Just use the filler of the cabinet ...
Re: Planer bed coating A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Good selection of waxes. Is it the 1lb can of wax? ...
Re: problem with 2k AAA pump, time to replace? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Do I need catalyst flush, or okay to leave CV acid in it all year? I don't spray much volume ...
Re: problem with 2k AAA pump, time to replace? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Sorry I’ve never sprayed CV through mine.only2 K urethane. I find that if I have a problem wi ...
Re: The need for outsourcing in the new economy A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Outsourcing is controversial and often politically manipulated to make claims about job l ...
Re: Machining small parts A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- Could you do all the machining on the CNC on a single board and then rip the ...
Toying with an idea A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- Without getting into too much detail because the idea is still bouncing around in my h ...
Re: Removing Wood Glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- To ask how to remove water based glue amongst a few professionals shows a weakness in pro ...
Re: Foreman uses the Buddy System A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- It happened again..........this is the third Saturday in a row "The Buddie ...
Re: Toying with an idea A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- Why insist on an unbalanced finish on the top? Just do it right so you don't have to d ...
Re: sound enclosure for 10 hp siemens vacuum pump A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- My hearing is Gone, Smart move on your part. Mine is in a small room behind CMU with plenty of area ...
Re: Toying with an idea A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- The sliding dovetail option has been done many times. Reasonable fit (not so tight tha ...
Re: Removing Wood Glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- I soften PVA with a rag and methyl hydrate. Denatured alcohol. Even cured glue turns to a ...
Re: sound enclosure for 10 hp siemens vacuum pump A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- We keep our 40hp pump in the compressor room. Keeps the noise and heat away from the operator and d ...
Re: Standardization of Lumber Sizes A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Yes...all legitimate mills use the same standard. Look for the grading stamp from NeL ...
Re: Cabinet vision A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (7/26) -- Yes you can totally control face up and down by selecting as said above a good face in the cabinet ...
Re: Removing Wood Glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Your next question will be: "Which kind of Titebond?" ...
Re: 2K poly A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- ML Campbell CODA is amazing! Contact your local distributor to try it out! ...
Re: Rate your Nested Based CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- Machine: Spectrum by Anderson America Year: 2015 Table: 5 x 10 Vacuum: 2 Becker 10 hp linked togeth ...
Frameless with 1/8'' reveals A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Hey everyone, I know this subject has been beat to death many times. We're from northern ...
Re: Rate your Nested Based CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- Northwood 265 IH 2003 Two 5’ x 6’ Tables Full 5’ x 12’ coverage by all tools Travaini Oil Vane 40HP ...
Re: Painted White Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- What needs to be recognized is that rift and flat sawn sort of move in differ ...
Re: Help Want Adds A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- We were finally forced to turn to Indeed. It was a good experience and you get ...
Maestro MICRO-FASTENERS A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- I'm using Xilog Maestro on my SCM Patrix s22. I've been using it for a while and am trying to explo ...
Ayen Magnum Dowel Inserter setup A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Hi, I just bought a used Ayen Magnum with no manual. I'm wondering if anyone has advice o ...
Re: mdf glue with good open time A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (7/26) -- Look into PPR glues like Unibond plastic resin, or Ultra-CAT PPR. I use them in vac bag layup ...
Re: Help Want Adds A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- secret marketing tool. Email your architects/contractors/homeowners you are in ...
slot mortiser A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26) -- Hello I am looking for an old style Laguna slot mortiser.(see pics) I need to make ...
Re: cutting thick wood A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- thank you all for the tip dropout the link you sent doesn't work i need to cut all the way threw a ...
Re: slot mortiser A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26) -- Hi Shane, We have something similar unfortunately I cant down load any pictures to ...
Re: Help Want Adds A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Vets !! look to your local VA, i found some who had taken jobs in call centers ...
Shuffleboard table A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Got a request to build a custom shuffleboard table anyone ever built one? Just wondering ...
SKB 50 doweling machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26) -- Does anyone out there have an SKB 50 wood dowel boring machine I can ask a few que ...
Re: What is your busiest time of year? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Interesting, thanks for the responses everyone. Love your input. ...
Re: Can anyone recognize this control? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- 1. Did you contact Felder? 2. What software package is the post processor for? ...
Re: Frameless with 1/8'' reveals A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Blum Tandems. I use 5/64" reveals (2mm). ...
Re: slot mortiser A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26) -- Sorry, must have Del. the Email. fred@rivercity,ca ...
Re: Weeke Venture 2.5 A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- Have you tried Stiles? ...
Just put them on sanding... A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Bit of a rant. I get a kick out of it every time someone local or someone I kno ...
Re: Disruptive Economies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- That used to work David, but not anymore. Rural America is running out of groce ...
Re: How To Adhere Metal to a Backer Board A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/26) -- I want to add to a comment I made above. Be sure you clean off the steel before you glue it. Ste ...
Re: Just put them on sanding... A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Sweeping drives me nuts. I can spend 20 m8nutes with a guy showing him how and ...
Re: new VPS creating issues with edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- After experimenting with a number of blades recommended by tooling suppliers, I found the ...
Re: Cabinet Vision question A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (7/26) -- yes. but to import the the dxf files they have to be properly prepared for import and that depends ...
Re: new VPS creating issues with edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- It is actually a new blade (although now dull blade). A different type I am trying with n ...
Re: Large area glue up A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (7/26) -- I agree with Tom's remarks. I would add that the the (thinner) top surface should be balanced ...
Re: Rubber gasket A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- I typically use 1/8" x 1/4" gasket material without adhesive. I cut a 1/8" x 3/16&qu ...
Re: bit life A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- Eric, Its hard to put a firm number on the number of sheets that you will get. Everyone's applicati ...
Re: Apply Face Frames after Finsh A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- We pocket screw non finished ends and on finished ends we switched to the Lamello Tenso a ...
Re: Disruptive Economies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Take a look at what Uber and Lyft are doing to cab medallion holders, those guy ...
Re: cnc nested machine A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- Can't speak for the Biesse, but I have a similar Vantech and use CV mostly, with oddball parts draw ...
Re: Just put them on sanding... A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- I think you had a good point when you said you had a girl that was good at that ...
Re: Large area glue up A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (7/26) -- Good luck with that. Whatever you do, don't use a glue with any water whatsoever. 3/16" ...
Re: Tigerstop or Razorgage A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- I can't speak for Tiger Stop but we have had a razor gage for around 10 years and we have ...
Re: Apply Face Frames after Finsh A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- I have a bunch of shops using the Lamello Tenso P-14 connectors with pre-load clips for t ...
Re: Exterior Wood Door Questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- David, I love the picture of all the muntions, stiles and rails. That looks s ...
Re: Need help finishing wood coffee table A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- There is no distressing in that letter M, it's just fresh off a band saw mill. The table unde ...
Rubber gasket A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- Hi All I usually do sheet goods so I'm a little out of my depth here. I need to make a fixture with ...
Re: Porter Cable 505 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- To the OP, as Guy says, get one and you'll like it so much you'll acquire more of the Fes ...
Re: Drying Black Spruce dead straight A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Gene, if you would, could you post a drawing or similar way of seeing just what you m ...
Re: Disruptive Economies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Alan, I wouldn't worry too much about cabinetmaking being a mature industry. We ...
Re: Tigerstop or Razorgage A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Steve, if you advise the configuration of your TigerStop, I would be happy to provide a q ...
Re: new VPS creating issues with edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Try finding a hollow ground blade from Leitz tooling. We have a ton of these for out Holz ...
Re: Salice hinge question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- Thank you so much Dennis. Great to know Salice stands behind their product. I will defini ...
Re: Chiseling corners in MDF shaker door A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- A big thanks to Marty for helping me out on this one. A CNC wizard! worked it out in the ...
Re: new VPS creating issues with edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- How fresh is the blade in the panel saw? I'd switch blades before trying anything else. ...
Re: Drying Black Spruce dead straight A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Consider a pie that you cut into four equal pieces. That is what you do with the end ...
Re: Disruptive Economies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Bring back Drop City!! Or Soleri's Arcosanti! The hippies had it right all alon ...
Re: Large area glue up A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (7/26) -- +1 for Tom's idea. Epoxy and a one-off bag from visquine & butyl tape is the way to go. ...
Re: Just put them on sanding... A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- All hand machine sanding (orbital) or do you have a widebelt? ...
Re: Porter Cable 505 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- I have the festool half sheet best half sheet i have ever used ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- This has come up in the past. I have a 5hp 220v Curtis with only a 23gallon tank. It all come ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- No on the 30 gallon unless you are doing small projects. Air temp will go too high in an over ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Re: Line and connector size. I switched to all 3/8 fittings and hose thinking I could get mor ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Sata pressure feed rp and hvlp spray guns use a lot of air;. a 5 hp 17cfm 80 gallon tank comp ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Thanks Robert I know next to nothing about the technical side of finishing,. Ivdont currently ...
Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Hello fellow finishers, I am setting up a small finishing shop at my house in a 20x40' stand ...
Cabinet Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- I've done many pieces of furniture in the past, but I'm now tackling my first cabinet job ...
Re: epoxy vs bondo on flooring A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- That Rangate looks like hot melt! Getting Bondo black enough would be a task ...
Re: Cabinet Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- We always find it's faster & easier to do the door and drawer installation in the sho ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Sata 3000k hvip consumes just shy of 20cfm and the Sata rp just over 15cfm. like somebody sai ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- What is your Gun or Pump cfm requirement? Most guns will require at least 10cfm to operate... ...
Re: epoxy vs bondo on flooring A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- Bondo is okay for filling dings or screw holes in paint grade cabinets. We ha ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Nick is correct. I had that size system and used high transfer guns like the ones Michael men ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- add to the larger diameter lines, high flow connectors...using these high volume connectors m ...
Re: hickory table tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Clear casting resin is about the only "clear". Epoxy has an amber cast. No idea how ...
Re: Wood Shower A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (7/26) -- I did a couple of showers in cypress some years ago, they sprayed a p ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Just a follow up on what Nick was saying about the odor etc... You should probably think real ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Why no to the 30 gal I've used them on job sites with no problem, care to elaborate? ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Greatly appreciate all the help. God Bless you all Michael ...
Re: Air compressor recomendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- RECOMMENDATION (sp) is no for the 30 gallon tank. ...
Re: Coffered ceilings... A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- Thanks for the responses guys! I've been thinking about it over the last week ...
Re: Mitred Boxes A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- I forgot to add. If I was running these boxes I would rip lengths on the saw first, edgeband then p ...
Re: Red Oak for Barn Siding A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Thank you fellas, guess I'm not too far off then. 10-4 on the plantings Doc., I ain't ...
Re: GF EnduroVar A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- I wonder when (if?) GF started adding cross linker to the Clear Poly. Their tech. data sheet ...
Re: Custom Furniture market data A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- It can be very difficult to navigate, but the US dept. of commerce keeps extens ...
Re: Mitred Boxes A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- I mitre fold boxes every day on the CNC. We use MDF, Veneered MDF, ply and solid stock. I do not us ...
Re: Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/26) -- I absolutely Was livid with the stiles service department over a shut down issue within t ...
Re: GF EnduroVar A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- As far as a tack cloth I used a slightly damp rag, no tack cloth. Surface was dry when next c ...
Re: milling quartered red oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- The quartered logs will take several years to reach air dry (around 14% moisture cont ...
Re: milling quartered red oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Hey Andy, Though I don't know the answer to your question, I do know that the Doc and ...
Bonehead conversion varnish mistake A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- I got ready to topcoat a 3d cnc cutout that took 20 hours to cut out, and like an idiot, I us ...
Re: What is the best miter saw setup? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (7/26) -- I am looking at the new virutex combo chop saw and rip saw. our work ...
Re: Bonehead conversion varnish mistake A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- Call the techs for the manufacturer of that finish product. If you have to strip it there pro ...
Re: Red Oak for Barn Siding A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Cedar would work well-- very durable, but hard to get large logs, and doesn't have ne ...
Re: GF EnduroVar A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/26) -- John B. if you want to do a fair comparison you need to apply an equal number of coats of End ...
Re: Anyone in Vegas? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Paul, Same here as Leland. I would have loved to hear you speak but I left befo ...
Re: Apps for tracking expenses A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/26) -- Thanks Jason. I checked out QB online and was a bit put off by the subscription ...
Re: Delta 20" Bandsaw Tire Replacement... A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26) -- Thanks Dave, I didn't see what I need on their website, but I'll give them a call ...
Re: Trespa Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- Try Sargents in Gardner, Contact me if you need a recommendation on who NOT t ...
Re: What is the best miter saw setup? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (7/26) -- How do you like the Makita chop saw? ...
Re: Failed glue joint A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- I am going to slightly disagree with the other responses due to that if the wood stile ...
Re: Entering the entry door Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- Pat - I get humbled weekly. Hell, sometimes more. Its like getting a splinter ...
Re: Entering the entry door Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- David, I have great respect for your work. with that said, I am a commercial/ ...
Re: turbocad v8 mac A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (7/26) -- Hey Tim, I have tried to use Mac for professional level cad/cam results for a number of years but r ...
Re: Failed glue joint A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- It is the stiles at the corners that caused the miter joint to fail. The width of the ...
Re: Failed glue joint A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- I cannot see how the deck is made, or grain, or solid or veneer or ? But, the two vert ...
Re: Entering the entry door Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- "No disrespect intended, but this is a little bit like a bird house buil ...
Re: Entering the entry door Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- A follow-up question I just thought of. What software is available for simple ...
Re: Failed glue joint A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- Yep, is the top built like a raised panel door or is it just a slab? With widths like ...
Re: Failed glue joint A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- Not wishing to be unhelpful, but that is not a "failed glue line" nor a &quo ...
Re: Teak Talk A message posted at WOODWEB's Forestry Forum (7/26) -- Its funny (to me ) that this post appears today. i pulled into my drive last night with a trai ...
Bullnose $ A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (7/26) -- What is the standard upcharge for a 1-1/2" Laminate bullnose front ...
Re: help with Casadei edgebander K320 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26/25) -- Just seen this thread. I just bought a second hand K320. 3phase. Had to wire the plug ...
High Figured Curly Maple Sequence Matching A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26/25) -- Does anyone know of anyone who does custom layups for high figure curly maple in the P ...
Re: Plunge/Other Router Inaccuracies? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/24) -- Hi Jim. Thank you for your thoughts. There are only two slots involved - part o ...
Re: Vertical Panel Saw tearout A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26/24) -- Can't comment on the Holz Her but I have an 88 Striebig Standard that uses single blad ...
Re: P2P in a small shop A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26/24) -- In another lifetime, I worked for a company and I bought a Morbidelli, maybe in 1999 or somewher ...
Re: Plunge/Other Router Inaccuracies? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/24) -- If this is an ongoing product, would it be possible to fixture it on an inverte ...
Re: Plunge/Other Router Inaccuracies? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/24) -- I managed to accidentally delete the opening line on my message above Jim which ...
Re: Power Feeder Gearbox Oil A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26/24) -- Yes, I might be overthinking it. Thanks, Ken and for the kink! ...
Re: Hemlock board cupped at one end A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/26/23) -- sounds like you got a MC imbalance OR it wasn't as dry as you expected. A lot of v ...
Kremlin Original AirMix Spray Tips or Aftermarket? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26/23) -- I want to check with the group to see if anybody has noticed any differences between the f ...
Re: dust collection A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/26/23) -- So many variables here. What are you making? How much fine dus ...
Re: finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26/23) -- Not enough info...what type of finish was or is on there now.? Is it a pigmented finish or ...
dust collection A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/26/23) -- Im interested in finding out more about what everyone uses for ...
adhesive advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/26/23) -- Whats the best adhesives to use for a large project of industrial cabinets . Looking for a ...
finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26/23) -- Looking for advice on finishing. what is best to use for repainting an art deco dressing t ...
cleaning wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26/23) -- What is a good tool to powerwash furniture before painting ? ...
Re: cleaning wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26/23) -- I usually get a 5 gallons bucket of elbow grease ...
Re: cleaning wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26/23) -- A power washer! ...
Re: cleaning wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26/23) -- None ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- As a suggestion, since wood grain can misdirect long drill bits, is to plough l ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- What type of drilling? You mean like auger style bits? The application (doesnt ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- Not an auger bit, I do a lot of work on wood doors and I need to drill across t ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- If the shank is stiff and the grind is accurate and sharp even a bit of gnarly ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- You may try searching for "bell hanger bits". The stiff shank version ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- The jig clamps the the edge of the door and the bit goes through a bronze bushi ...
Re: Thermofoil A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26/22) -- How about doing a thermafoil (IKEA) Kitchen . Except having a portion above the stove ...
Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- I am looking for a source for 24 and 36 inch drill bits, specifically 1/2" ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- Doors are already made and I use a jig that does a pretty good job of keeping t ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- Ahh, I wondered. You can source standard 36" twist drills easily but I thi ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- Assumption was OP is working on completed doors not fabricating and drilling af ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- I 2nd Rich on this, I've seen long bits got deterred by grain direction or othe ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- How does a jig help when the end of the bit if 3' away? ...
Re: Long drill bits A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/26/22) -- https://www.gmesupply.com/bell-hanger-wood-bit-(12x36) ...
Re: Pump selection A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I'm using a Graco Merkur ES 30:1 pump, 1'8" ID fluid hose. There's 2 CAT 14:1 pumps next ...
Re: RF gluer shuts down A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Having had a rf glue machine in the dim past there are a few things you could check. Is t ...
Re: CV as opposed to 2K poly for tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Ok thanks I am going to look into it I do have some questions about 2K poly I never used it b ...
Re: CV as opposed to 2K poly for tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Mastercabman, If you want a "bullet proof" topcoat try using a 2K polyester. Super ...
Re: Design corner cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- I make mine square in the back corner, 45 degree was a pain. The end panels are standard ...
Re: CV as opposed to 2K poly for tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Arroyo is a waterbase finish. It's thick, 50 seconds through a Ford #4 cup. Maximum dry film ...
Re: CV full curing time A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- My information comes from Akzo-Nobel.....CV cure times is like this, 80% cure within the firs ...
Re: How the heck can I give pricing? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- We don't give prices. We give budget ranges based on today's material costs. Or ...
Re: Tablesaw Blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Ken, I am still using an old stack Systematic dado blade from the early 90's. Best dado b ...
Re: CV as opposed to 2K poly for tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- To answer your question of "how comfortable would you be using CV on a top that is going ...
Re: RF gluer shuts down A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- If you have a schematic, a good tech of any sort should be able to trace the problem. Jus ...
Re: Design corner cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Note it is 12" deep so this is a wall cab , no need for the clip to get through door ...
Re: Pump selection A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- i found the Graco Merkur ESpump to have such a small fluid section the that darn thing pump a ...
Re: CV as opposed to 2K poly for tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I spray 2 k urethane from Ilva. I normally use a kremlin 10-14 AAA but I sometimes use a basi ...
Re: CV as opposed to 2K poly for tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Never heard of a 2K polyester. Always thought they were 3K. What's the brand and name? ...
Re: Too much time estimating A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- These our our broad brush steps when we determine whether to bid or not. There ...
Re: Phones, Bathroom,.... Again I know.. A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- When I was in the army some of the facilities were equipped with squat toilets ...
Re: Too much time estimating A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Joe, The danger with giving a rough estimate is that the low number sticks in t ...
Re: Type II pva and Western red cedar A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/26) -- I've been making cedar signs with WRC for almost 20 yrs. I use LePages "Outdoor Weatherp ...
Re: Vises A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- The way we do it most of the time is screwing a closed grain board to the bottom of it, just make s ...
Re: Vises A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- The little pod and rail is a Rover 20. I also have 2 flat table Biesse Arrows and I'm setting one u ...
Re: New Dust Collection Design A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/26) -- I can help you out with this Steve. Go to my website, check out t ...
Re: Best bit style for panel sizing A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- I still don't understand we get better edges from our panel saw than an edge on a router. why do yo ...
Re: Preparing SYP logs for hand hewing? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/26) -- Talk to the guy on the show Barn Wood Builders..Mark Bowe I think is his name. They h ...
Re: Best bit style for panel sizing A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- In some instances we can't even be 1mm out of square so we want to square the panel up. ...
Re: Vises A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- Here's a picture, wasn't sure if I had one. Pretty sure they're Holzher WS- 6 if I remember right ...
Re: Certifications A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- FSC has value if you are doing LEEDS projects or working for companies that wan ...
Re: Cherry / Maple Project A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/26) -- BH, I have always avoided design like the Plague, Kinda a You goota live with ...
Re: Cherry / Maple Project A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/26) -- Years ago I made a blanket box from cherry with a bird's eye maple lid panel. ...
Re: Woodtek Wide belt sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- I've had to do this a few times during the 25 years I've had my sander. Take a new belt ( ...
Re: wide belt sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- CW is right. Everything in the shop is now electronically controlled. OEM parts are usual ...
Re: Tabu veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- Hi, Correct, we do not sell or stock edgeband. We have 555 colors and with all the variables tha ...
Woodtek Wide belt sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- I'm looking for replacement parts for my Woodtek 36 inch wide belt overhead sander. Does ...
Re: Salice hinge & plate A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- HI Bob, One solution would be to use an inset hinge with a 6mm mounting plate and a 6mm e ...
Re: Cherry / Maple Project A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/26) -- Tom reminded me that it is better to have a focal point. A painting will have ...
Re: Selco Mechanic Charlotte NC area A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Ahhh He did such a good Job for Us a couple of years ago that the machinery has needed No ...
Re: Cherry / Maple Project A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/26) -- Cherry and Maple age nicely together, just like the Ash and Walnut. I built 1 ...
Re: Woodtek Wide belt sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- There are places that recover them. If it isn't in too bad of shape you can dress it by g ...
Re: Woodtek Wide belt sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Hi Larry, Just take the belt off and run the abrasive sheet through and take off maybe a ...
Re: Selco Mechanic Charlotte NC area A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- unfortunately Johann is no longer independent. He can't work on other machinery. ...
Re: Certifications A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- OSHA Hazard Training might be required on government jobs ...
Re: Salice hinge & plate A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Thank you Dennis. I will get them ordered. ...
Re: Cherry / Maple Project A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/26) -- aka The Hippie Sandwich ...
Re: MLC Magnamax H2O Precat Water Borne Poly A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I just finished a large job with MagnaMax H20 and learned a lot. I used both Aqualente and Sh ...
Re: tools from the past A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Thanks for all the stories, I am always coming across cool stuff as I read the classified ...
Re: Shipping A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Matt We use a company that is also a Mayflower rep as well as Tabatha Beltramo ...
Re: Repairing an exterior door gouge A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Quality touch-up person should be able to handle that with no problem..... fill , shape and s ...
Re: Shipping A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- I have shipped to Southeast Alaska, Juneau. We did not crate it. We did box eve ...
Smallest field spray setup. Post cat. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I am trying to put together the smallest spray touch-up kit I can. My manufacturer uses post- ...
Re: introducing a business partner A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- I had actually worked on a construction crew and that company had 2 owners. Fro ...
Re: polishing CV A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- You are right JM customers change their minds. Even though they signed off on Dull sheen it w ...
Re: Adding Texture to .STL file A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/26) -- Sorry about the delay. Here is the image I want to use plus the STL file. I had to rename as a.jpg ...
Re: Batch Rotating DXF files A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/26) -- Richard, Do you have any experience with Lisp routines? Someone in the know could make that work I' ...
Re: polishing CV A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Put 3 more coats of CV on it in gloss sheen. You're going to need it if you want to polish to ...
Re: Repairing an exterior door gouge A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Its a gouge not a dent. Steam won't work. If it was paint grade bondo would be the go. Shane ...
Re: Drawing Compound radius moulding A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/26) -- Yes, It looks to me like 5 sections through a 180° arc gets me close enough. Most curved walls will ...
Re: Removing 5 axis spindle For repair A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- Can't be that hard. Everything out in the open. Get a manual. Take lots of pics. Make sure you bloc ...
Re: Removing 5 axis spindle For repair A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- Sorry I don't have anything for you. That I would imagine is complex. Putting it back on is likely ...
Re: Cabinet design program options A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/26) -- I second Ryan's response with Mozaik. Its affordable and does a nice job. Has a great forum also. ...
Re: Removing 5 axis spindle For repair A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- do you know anyone or have you ever taken out the motor. the bearings are damaged ...
Dark Stain on Wire Brushed Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I am trying to match the finish of engineered hardwood floors on our solid oak stair treads. ...
Re: Trying to veneer a mini fridge A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- In the late 19th Century, the industrial revolution arrived in the wood shop and large slicers c ...
Forced (heat) curing, small batches. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Good afternoon folks, I'm curious, we are at a point where some heat forced curing (conversio ...
Re: Cleaning Poplar for tinted lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- It is coming together! This pic is a two surfacer coats and lacquer tack coat and one full co ...
Re: Solvent recycling worth it? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Thanks for the input guys. We had the same concerns that JM brought up. At least I know now t ...
Cleaning return air A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/26) -- Recently installed a 16,000 cfm collector in my shop. how do I re ...
Re: Metallic Gold Spray Paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Make sure you don't sand the MDF too slick, especially the flat surfaces. I know you have to ...
Re: Mayer Saw running Ardis Optimizer A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- Thanks for the reply. It seems like that is the problem. What format is the license file? I install ...
Re: Cleaning Poplar for tinted lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I might add that through trial and error a few coats were sanded a little heavy handed which ...
spraying latex paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I am wanting advice on spraying latex paint. I am using a Graco hvlp sprayer ( 7.0 with edge ...
Re: Dark Stain on Wire Brushed Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I think Rich is on to it. Try a medium brown/black stain (mission oak), thin as necessry to g ...
Re: making my own cabinet jack A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (6/26) -- My most humble apology sir. I too have built one out of wood. It was ...
Re: Metallic Gold Spray Paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I went and got the yellow "Frog Tape" and that seems to have worked......also, I ac ...
Re: Cleaning return air A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/26) -- If the cyclone and bags are doing the job correctly, nothing else ...
Enviromax by MLC A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Anyone have experience with MLC Enviromax? That's the pre-cat version I'm thinking of trying ...
Re: Dark Stain on Wire Brushed Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Get the color of the stain and make sure you have some gilsonite in it. the gilsonite is what ...
Re: Favorite downgrade from undermounts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- full extension side mounts . Richelieu has their own knock off of the blum undermount whi ...
Re: spraying latex paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- you are simply under-powered. When it comes to latex paint; an airless with a fine finish tip ...
Re: Dark Stain on Wire Brushed Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- You might want to try a lighter stain, clear seal coat, then glaze. I haven't done it, just a ...
Re: Cleaning Poplar for tinted lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Thanks Chris! I have buffed a few boats but have always heard nightmares with clears and lacq ...
Re: Cleaning Poplar for tinted lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- dont use a buffer until finish has cured. for a pre cat i would wait at least a couple of wee ...
Re: making my own cabinet jack A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (6/26) -- I'm skeptical that it is worth the trouble, just buy one if it is rea ...
Re: Interesting Read A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Interesting read, funny! ...
Re: Tracking Jobs A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- We use a combo of Trello and Dropbox. Currently tracking 40 some projects. On p ...
Beaded Inset Door Thickness & Non-Mortise Hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Working on a kitchen with beaded inset doors and drawers. After picking up rough and mill ...
Insurance? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Another year has passed by and it's time to review my insurance... I'm hoping f ...
Re: Fitting a very thick slab? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (6/26) -- 1.Unless I'm missing something just set up a straight edge and cut it ...
Re: Insurance? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- That is about what I pay here in GA. $1575 per quarter. Very close to same cove ...
Re: Fitting a very thick slab? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (6/26) -- That is a tough one. I think I would turn it upside down and cut a ra ...
Re: grain match A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/26) -- Thank you Bob and Jonah, I prefer the manual setting and that's why the Auto-Group is always turned ...
Re: grain match A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/26) -- No, you can manually select grain match group as the original poster indicated. Probably your mater ...
Re: Source for plywood cylinders A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- Check with North Creek Woodworks. They specialize in custom veneered products including cylinder ...
Re: Getting shoehorned into a repetitive task A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Harold---oh yes :) That is the stuff that makes a life. Several generations of ...
Re: Getting shoehorned into a repetitive task A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Mel, You are a fairly smart and engaged person. Most people on this forum and p ...
Re: elliptical templates A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/26) -- If you want to use the string method to get in the ball park with a template, ...
Re: elliptical templates A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/26) -- Quick question, why don't you trace around the template you created to get th ...
Re: Getting shoehorned into a repetitive task A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Mel, as an ex montreal, i was told to suck it up and take a 30% drop in pay whe ...
Magnamax or Resistant A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Hello All We have been using Magnamax for the last 5 years, but once and while we came across ...
Re: Using PVA with HPL A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- Most of those questions can and should be answered by your glue supplier ...
Too much dust collection? A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/26) -- My shop is a small, 2500as/ft, two man shop. I'm currently runnin ...
Re: Walnut photo sensitivity A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/26) -- Walnut is very light sensitive, both in lumber and veneer form. It's not likely to san ...
Re: Getting shoehorned into a repetitive task A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Could be that they need a capable person at this station and you were it . Your ...
Re: edgebander tape roll finish sensor A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- We installed a photo switch that the edging runs thru. when it runs out the piston that p ...
Re: lamello zeta machine and hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Thanks Guys, Well, i bit the bullet and ordered one and 300 pr of the connectors. I have ...
Re: lamello zeta machine and hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- You'll find you go through 300 pretty quick. I also use the connections that snap togethe ...
Re: Using PVA with HPL A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- Ideally you will need a panel cleaner and glue spreader. Panel cleaner p ...
Re: lamello zeta machine and hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Hello, I bought one about six months back and continually find uses for it. I find it exc ...
Laminating for panels and cabinet doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- Hi, We are purchasing a nesting table and edge bander for production of ...
Routed MDF Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- Hi, I am trying to do a feasability study for purchasing a Homag Vantage 200 nesting table for prod ...
Re: Loox lighting system A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- We like the Loox LED lighting from Hafele for it's versatility, quality and price. The 24 ...
Re: Clear on copper A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Ed, My first choice would be to take the copper to a powder coater and have them clear coat i ...
Excel fraction w/ " A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (6/26) -- I've been searching google all day and I am not finding what I need. Excel is so close but ...
Red Oak for Barn Siding A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/26) -- I will be using White Oak and Post Oak for the poles and Red Oak for the Batt and Boa ...
Re: Getting shoehorned into a repetitive task A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- You are an employee and they are an employer. They pay you to do tasks of their ...
Re: Attaching large square table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/26) -- I have a 6' square dining table that I built in my dining room. Its about 7 years old, ...
Re: RITTER R26 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- i have a detel 44 spindle model that has pins,but also has flip stops. As someone else me ...
Re: Vegas or Bust Update A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Bill, Send me your current contact information at bbuckleyt32@gmail.com and I w ...
Re: Loox lighting system A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- I was told the 12v is more an accent light and the 24v more a task light. Does anyone kno ...
Re: Laminating for panels and cabinet doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- Yes, I will be laminating both sides using the single sided machine. I w ...
Vcarve and Weeke A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/26) -- Is anyone using Vcarve and Weeke Woodwop 4.0. We have a project with some artwork than needs to be ...
Re: cabinet pro A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Hands down. Cabinet vision and mozaik are the way to go. I have both of them and am reall ...
Re: Clear on copper A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- I did google first, came up with several options. Asking here to see if anyone has 1st hand i ...
Re: Getting shoehorned into a repetitive task A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- I do the work more then fine. "Just" do the work--like don't think ab ...
Re: lamello zeta machine and hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- I have had mine for about a year, it's a great tool.Like mentioned above, it makes angled ...
Re: Everyone is an idiot, apparently? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/26) -- Why do I have to read this cr.... constantly. Can't you just work? And contain ...
Re: Clear on copper A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Sherwin Williams Opex® Clear Lacquer Or Bronzing Lacquer Opex® Clear Bronzing Lacquer is desi ...
BOM's and cutlists A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (6/26) -- Anybody willing to share a sample BOM and or just your cutlist? I'm interested in what it l ...
Re: Laminating for panels and cabinet doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- Why single sided don't you need to balance the panels with laminate on b ...
Re: Magnamax or Resistant A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- CV! That's all I can say Every cabinet manufacturer that I install uses CV ...
Re: Veneering a mdf raised panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- Those type of panels are made with a membrane press to force the veneer down into the coves. I t ...
Veneering a mdf raised panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- I have extra lg. panels to create and would like to use the method of a mdf substrate w/ a cove ...
Storing wood rounds/slices A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/26) -- Hi all! I am getting into cutting large rounds/slices from hardwood. Is it ok to stor ...
Re: Veneering a mdf raised panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- Well that's not good news. Thanks for the feedback. You rang a bell. I do remember seeing a shop ...
1/4 thick panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- i need to make 1/4 inch thick laminated sliding panels (12 x 18 inch) to ...
aluminum A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/26) -- I want to adhere 0.04 aluminum photo print to furniture grade plywood or mdf (with edgebading ...
Microvellum custom moulding and door styles A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/26) -- anyone using Microvellum on here knows how to import custom moulding profiles and door/drawer style ...
Re: Veneering a mdf raised panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- You could make the Cove a separate piece, hold it down about 1/16", to create a step in the ...
Re: Veneering a mdf raised panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- Rather not. A whole face veneer will finish much better and uniformly. Thanks for the suggestion ...
Re: Veneer from Marquetry? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- Not to get off the subject. What kind of laser is that your using on your website ? ...
Re: laminate substrates A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- thanks for the feedback ...
Re: Laminating Beams Advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/26) -- There are two issues that need to be addressed. First is the strength of the wood. Although y ...
Re: undermoutsink on SS A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- You have probably finished your counter top. Dark colors can be tough if ...
Re: who owns a design? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/26) -- Send me a copy of the design and I'll uh... look it over for you. Yeah, that's right I ...
Re: Laminating Beams Advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/26) -- Some pretty impressive work on your site Joe. ...
Re: Vertical router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/26/25) -- Vertical routers produced by manufacturers such as Biesse, Homag, and Holz-Her are typically ver ...
Re: scm 240 A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/26/25) -- hi thanks for the shout back. so im trying to manually take out the tool to service the inside o ...
carbide tipped jointer knife sharpening service A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/26/24) -- I have been using carbide tipped jointer knives for over 25 years and every tim ...
Re: automatic spraying A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26/24) -- craig , also a very solid choice tfs, highly experienced owner been in the business for ma ...
Re: Moulding Mahogany A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/26/24) -- Adam, It is African Mahogany, sounds like I'm going to be doing a lot of sharpe ...
Shelf pin holes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26/23) -- I recently purchased a used 13 spindle line drill to drill our shelf pin holes. I boug ...
Re: Curved cabinet top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26/23) -- I press almost exclusively with PVA. Call me stubborn or cheap but I rarely have a glu ...
Re: Shelf pin holes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26/23) -- It could just be the batch of pins that you got are slightly smaller. I have noticed v ...
Re: Curved cabinet top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26/23) -- You will have less spring back with plastic resin glue ...
Re: Curved cabinet top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26/23) -- Based on my experience I agree with Tom. ...
Re: Festool Belt Dander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26/23) -- Thanks Karl, I'll look into it! ...
Live Oak Sandbox - Rot Resistance and Drying A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26/22) -- I am building a live oak sandbox for my kids, due to its rot resistance, but have ...
Drying wood in a tropical climate A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26/22) -- I am in Thailand, where the RH on a normal day ranges from 45% to 80%, which IMHO ...
Re: Inset doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26/22) -- We break the edges for finishing. 150 grit with a block. The corners we round over a b ...
Re: CNC Error A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/26/22) -- It's possible to restart matchining without restoring the machine ...
Re: Inset doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26/22) -- Sounds good that’s what I will do thanks ...
Re: Who is stupid busy? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- Commercial side here has gone very quiet past couple months. Most of the large ...
Re: Who is stupid busy? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- We are over- committed until Sept or October. Complicating things are two open- ...
Re: Straining gallon plus size A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26) -- If your WB finish is heavy bodied the best thing Ive found is to order medium mesh or coarse ...
Re: Point Cloud Software Choices A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (5/26) -- I've been using this technology for quite some time now with great success. From massive commercial ...
Low profile slotter A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/26) -- I need to run a horizontal slot, about 1/16" thick x 1/4" to 3/8&qu ...
Re: Who is stupid busy? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- we're in a niche market, serving personal residences (no commercial work). busi ...
Re: Maybe a dumb question? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26) -- All "Cat" finish's have a "crosslinking" acid that causes "Crosspoly ...
Who is stupid busy? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- What a challenging year. There is nothing about the last 12+ months that has be ...
Re: Cope and stick reversible A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/26) -- Hen Bob is right. You can even get ground to pattern bits that will reverse f ...
Re: cabinet door machinery A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- I use a unique 250 door machine, with insert tooling. The only draw back is when the door ...
Re: Straining gallon plus size A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26) -- Also,.. glanced in the cabinet after post and forgot that as much as it makes me throw up in ...
Straining gallon plus size A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26) -- As the new owner of a CAT Cougar H2O I'm facing a learning curve. One of the first issues is ...
Re: Cope and stick reversible A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/26) -- I used Green mountain for a door last year per David's recommendation. They d ...
Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- Heavy slabs and flitches are just part of sawing. If you have the capacity to handle ...
Safety Spped Cut Dado Setup A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- Just purchased a used ssc router table horizontal version ,for dado's trying to figure ou ...
Re: Low profile slotter A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/26) -- Yes......multi tool comes to mind. But even the Dremel, which is pretty small ...
Re: HPL to HPL Adhesive advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/26) -- Tom, Epoxy for sure does not work and I think PPL is about the same result. Did some expeimen ...
Re: Low profile slotter A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/26) -- I wish we were able to edit posts here. On a second reading I noticed that I ...
Re: Who is stupid busy? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- Stupid buddy is accurate. Busier than I want, but it'smiddle stupid projects. I ...
Re: HPL to HPL Adhesive advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/26) -- I expect that you have made a decision already but... My thoughts are either epoxy or PPR You ...
Re: Who is stupid busy? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- Busy. 12 hours a day plus weekend busy. I tried to drop down to 10 hours and on ...
Re: DRO operation instructions A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- Good luck with Felder support!!! There's a hobbyist forum called SMC that has a Felder te ...
Re: Straining gallon plus size A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26) -- Thank You for the reply Mark, the sieves look like a possible answer in conjunction with a fu ...
Re: Low profile slotter A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/26) -- If all else fail, it sounds like a handsaw laying flat against the 3/4” space ...
Re: Who is stupid busy? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- Whoa. I'm impressed with typo abilities there.... Wade through the nonsense unt ...
Re: Who is stupid busy? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- Same story as The Google for us. Make it while we can!! this won't go on foreve ...
Re: Removable Avery Labels 5366 A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (5/26) -- we just squirt a little bit of laquer thinner on the ones that give us a hard time ...
CabinetVision VS Mozaik A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (5/26) -- My question is this; Is the price of taking your CNC machine to S2M with Cabinet Vision Ultimate wo ...
Re: Paint for the shop floor A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- rich, yes, that's what I meant, just didn't know how it's called; big round metal plate o ...
Re: Dehumidifier or AC? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- Definitely a dehumidifier, like John said, it adds heat, and an AC doesn't have a pur ...
lease renewal A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- I need your input into renewing my lease. My current lease expired 4/30/19. I c ...
Re: Soliciting CNC Work from Other Shops A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- They set the parameters on their end and when they export the job and email it to me afte ...
Technical advice for an arc cut of large radius A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (5/26) -- I’m working on a mahogany repro/homage of a Danish modern mirror. See design photo on ...
Re: mdf interior doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/26) -- I have done what you are asking about. We just completed an order for 30 preh ...
Re: painting MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26) -- One thing I learned. When sealing MDF with any primer make the first coat light barely cloudi ...
Cabinet vision A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (5/26) -- I'm trying to create angled louvers in cabinet vision as opposed to only horizonal slats that they ...
Re: Soliciting CNC Work from Other Shops A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- Thanks When you "import" a file do all the parameters come with it or do you ha ...
Re: Scmi 16n sliding table saw major moving issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/26) -- Skip cheap straps. You need to use enough rope to keep it from moving. When you ge ...
Re: Paint for the shop floor A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- If you use latex be aware of all the moisture you are going to bring into the shop. If yo ...
Re: Flat table nesting routers A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/26) -- yes flat table nesting machine the guys from Vancouver quoted me and they're the closest so im thin ...
Re: Flat table nesting routers A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/26) -- Have you considered Biesse? I considered them to have a stronger build and have good service in Can ...
Re: Sliding table saw vs CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- I'd agree there's a lot of outdated automated equipment out there, a lot not worth lookin ...
Sliding table saw vs CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- I'm mostly one (occasionally two) man shop looking to upgrade my cabinet parts cutting ca ...
Re: Sliding table saw vs CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- If I could only have one saw in the shop, it would be a slider. With that said, I hate sl ...
Re: Sliding table saw vs CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- Thank you Karl for your detailed response. I'm not totally opposed to used machinery, I t ...
Re: Financing projects A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- We use Synchony bank. We pay 7-8% to offer their 0% programs. We don’t do a lot ...
Re: Sliding table saw vs CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- from my experience considering the situation you are in at the moment I would strongly su ...
Re: Commercial bidding A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- I misspoke on my previous post I meant to say you would be better off freeing y ...
Re: festool laminate trimmer A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (5/26) -- I realize this is probably too late. I have the festool and it’s great f ...
Re: Tar Paper Over Machinery? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (5/26) -- Finally found out what this was, so in case anyone else comes across something similar ...
Re: Fixing SCM Basic 1 edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- It sounds like the element in the glue pot is burned out but the element in the applicato ...
Re: Inventor and manufacturing A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (5/26) -- Check out Top Solid wood. It’s a modeling program like inventor but has tools that help a lot in wo ...
Re: Pods for flat table A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/26) -- Here is a pic of one of my pods ...
Solar kiln - questions regarding first drying run A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- Am going to be starting up a solar kiln for the first time in a week or two, and have ...
Re: Selling an Architectural Millwork Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- When selling a business the key factor that determines value is the net taxable ...
Re: Wood Cad Cam blind dado construction A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (5/26) -- Hi, Since Woodcadcam (imos ag) is designed for more European style cabinet. It is an excellent prod ...
Re: JOBSITE PROTECTION - WHOS RESPONSIBLE A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (5/26) -- Whomever paid you is responsible. Who’s responsible for protecting th ...
Re: Working with teak A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- When I built teak louvered boat doors, we only glued with resorcinol. Left a purple glue, ...
Re: Selling an Architectural Millwork Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- PS: one last point. The value of the business will not be based upon the most r ...
Re: Working with teak A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- Thank you Matthew and Adam for such informative information. I'm impressed with this grou ...
Re: Music in the Shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- My policy is that you can listen to music at work as long it is mariachi music. ...
Re: Finishing time for topocoats A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26) -- Matt, Why do you do a clear coat? We have always done a primer then 2 tinted topcoats. The pr ...
Re: Working with teak A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- use TBIII for teak and other oily woods never had a failure with it and fine woodworking ...
Re: Working with teak A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/26) -- How does it work best over epoxies? They either work or don't. ...
Pay increase evaluations A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- About employee management... We are a small firm, very small. I have focused mo ...
Re: Alphacam VBA A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/26) -- Ken, I'm pretty well versed in VBA, but know nothing about AlphaCam. What exactly are you trying to ...
Re: Performance bond A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- It has been many years ago, we bid on a job which required a Performance Bond a ...
Re: Disposing of chemical waste A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/26) -- We looked into a solvent recycler. They can be had for a few grand so it was a very good opti ...