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    CNC Versus Conventional Equipment for Entry Door Construction
    Woodworkers wax poetic as they discuss the practical considerations, the historical ramifications, and the spiritual significance of evolving technology in the field of door construction. January 23, 2014

    Window Beading and Water Drainage Issues
    An extended discussion of window construction wood joinery and water management. June 18, 2010

    Techniques and Equipment for Long-Grain Miters
    Cabinetmakers who like to miter their face frames to their end panels discuss table-saw and shaper setups, joinery, and gluing techniques. September 28, 2006

    Problem with Insert Tooling Teeth Breaking
    A shop owner tries to figure out why teeth in his helical insert planer heads keep breaking (which leads to further problems and headaches). October 19, 2013

    Shaper and Moulder Choices
    Observations on the relative capabilities of shapers and moulders. January 9, 2006

    Insert Tooling Versus Knives
    Machine owners weigh the pros and cons of standard planer knives compared to helical insert tooling. It gets complicated. October 27, 2013

    Beaded Face Frame Joinery
    Detailed explanations with photos and drawings of how to achieve nice jack-miter joints on beaded face frames. April 16, 2009

    Custom Cope and Stick Shaper Knives
    A shaper owner considers cutter alternatives for making custom door parts. July 16, 2009

    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

    Running Radius Moulding: Shaper Technique
    Tips for a newbie on making curved mouldings for an arched door jamb casing. January 26, 2008

    Tool Choice and Settings for Crisp Laminate Cuts
    CNC operators discuss carbide versus diamond tooling, feed rates, and bit speeds to get good cut quality when machining laminate. August 24, 2008

    Reducing Tearout in Fir
    A handful of expert tips on reducing tearout on problematic wood in a moulder or shaper. January 28, 2014

    Marketing 101 for a Small Cabinet Shop
    A two-man cabinet business builds a good product, but needs more customers. Here's a raft of advice on how to build name recognition and make personal contacts. November 29, 2014

    Building Your Own Bandsaw Mill
    Thoughts on the practicality of building your own bandmill, from those who have done it (or chosen not to). April 11, 2008

    Base cabinet installation
    How to cope with wavy floors. April 3, 2002

    Troubleshooting Hinge Hole Blowout
    CNC owners try to help a colleague with a quality problem: blown-out hinge holes. March 12, 2015

    Euro-Style Hinges for Frace Frame Cabinets
    Advice and information about hinges that work in the Euro manner but look good with overlay doors in face frame cabinets. September 3, 2014

    Frameless Corner Cabinet Design and Hinge Options
    Companies make hinges for frameless corner cabinets, but the cabinets need to be put together just right for the hinges to work properly. August 29, 2006

    Can a Beginner Make a Living with a Portable Sawmill?
    Experienced sawmill operators counsel a newcomer on his odds of success with buying and operating a sawmill in a tough market — and describe what his life will be like if he tries it. November 16, 2010

    Saw Blades for Laminate Flooring
    Laminate flooring will eat up any saw blade. Most installers use cheap blades and expect to wear them out. August 13, 2007

    Ending the Endless Punch List
    Good quality control is important, but contracts and business practices should keep punch lists within reasonable limits. October 26, 2012

    Routing Tiger Wood
    10/18/2014

    The Cost of High Turnover
    Replacing a lost employee costs a business to a degree that isn't always appreciated. Here, cabinetmakers discuss the problem of selecting, training, and keeping valuable team members. September 8, 2007

    Melamine Carcasses
    Can melamine interiors be considered high end? April 18, 2004

    Finishing Cost (In-House Versus Contracted Out)
    A cabinetmaker wonders why bids he gets to finish cabinets don't match his own cost to do the work himself. The question sets off a long discussion of cost, value, markets, and business strategies. May 17, 2010

    Marketing and Selling Outsourced Cabinets
    Here's an insightful discussion of the practical aspects of outsourcing cabinet parts for the small shop, in light of customer perceptions of the value of the end product. November 23, 2008

    Most Effective Way to Spray Cabinet Doors
    An extended discussion based on wide experience, about rigs, jigs, and methods for racking, stacking and finishing cabinet doors. November 24, 2008

    Cabinet Businesses Overseas
    Here's an in-depth discussion of what it's like to move your U.S. cabinet business to a developing country (where, yes, there are opportunities). August 29, 2011

    Cupping of a Solid Wood Countertop
    Woodworkers troubleshoot a case of moisture-related movement in a kitchen countertop. April 14, 2010

    Letting Employees Use Your Shop
    Here's a long thread about what terms an employer should set for allowing an employee to build a personal project in the shop. February 11, 2009

    Bidding Wars on a Nice Built-In
    Another lost-bid case study: Custom cabinetmakers discuss pricing and negotiating strategies for a custom Cherry entertainment center job. August 11, 2009

    Certifcation for solid surface
    What does it take to become certified to install by the manufacturer? July 9, 2003

    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

    Pros and Cons of Waterborne Finishes
    Here's a long discussion of reasons to prefer waterborne finishes (or not). March 29, 2008

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

    Poplar for a Storm Door: Movement Issues
    An extended discussion of the behavior of Poplar in an exterior exposure. Science says Poplar is suitable for exterior woodwork, but experience may indicate the contrary. June 3, 2007

    Holzher Evolution CNC Vs. Pod And Rail
    05/27/2015

    Repairing Warped Interior Doors
    The fix for some closet doors that developed a bow along a long stile could include some innovative hardware — or not. March 22, 2013

    Dealing with Bowed or Warped Plywood
    Warped, bowed, cupped, twisted — these days, plywood seem to lie every which way but flat. Here's a long and somewhat technical discussion of what makes plywood deform, and what can be done about it. December 28, 2005

    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

    Lubricating band mill blades
    Options for lubricating your blades, including environmentally-friendly ones. April 17, 2002

    Crafting Stair Tread Returns
    Here's a long thread loaded with good information about how to craft returns on the end of stair treads. August 12, 2014

    Whether to Go Out of Business
    Facing slow times and scary financials, a cabinetmaker seeks advice on whether to call it quits — and if not, how to turn things around. July 27, 2008

    Comparing Assembly Methods for Euro Cab Construction
    Starting with a question about entry-level cabinet assembly, and bypassing a digression about business qualifications, this thread digs deep into the relative advantages of different assembly methods and process systems for a production cabinet shop. April 27, 2011

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

    Rough P-Lam Edges, Specs, and AWI Standards
    A bad case of chip-out on some laminated door edges leads to an informative discussion of AWI standards and quality specifications, along with some good guesses about what caused the unacceptable chip-out. November 23, 2012

    Shaper Choice and Setup for Making Raised-Panel Doors
    Advice on choosing and setting up a shaper for making raised-panel doors in the shop. December 9, 2008

    Router Table Add-ons
    With a router lift, precision fence, and some customizing, a router table can "kinda-sorta" stand in as a poor man's shaper. November 26, 2006

    Sanders
    Basic descriptions of every type of sanding equipment commonly found in wood shops. November 13, 2008

    Entry-Level Edgebanding
    Here's a discussion of how to accomplish occasional and incidental edgebanding with decent quality, when you don't do enough of that kind of work to justify a big investment. August 19, 2013

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

    Air-Dried Oak for Furniture
    In theory, kiln-drying is better; but people have successfully made furniture from air-dried hardwood. April 20, 2011

    Focusing on Profitable Work
    Shop owners brainstorm about keeping their companies targeted on the work they do best and make the most money on. November 5, 2007

    CNC Router Productivity
    Shop owners evaluate the productivity advantage of CNC equipment, and discuss ways to adapt shop methods and processes to the machine's capabilities. October 2, 2007

    Multi-Ply Construction Details for Raised Panels on Exterior Doors
    Woodworkers develop ideas for back-to-back panel construction on exterior doors. November 14, 2011

    AWI Quality Standards and Balanced Lamination
    Here's a long discussion of good practice for making laminate cabinet doors, and what the Architectural Woodworking Institute's quality certification standards require. September 27, 2008

    "Hand Rubbed" Finishes for Furniture
    "Hand rubbed" means different things to different finishers — not to mention the customers. October 14, 2010

    Dressing Stock, Stress, and Movement
    A discussion of planing and jointing techniques: Does wood need to "rest" between passes? April 30, 2009

    Switching to Factory-Built Cabinets
    A Gulf Coast cabinetmaker has had good luck with a line of factory cabinets. His story triggers a discussion of today's market realities and the pros and cons of adding factory-made cabs to your business model. November 10, 2006

    Cabinet Startup
    A general contractor gets advice on getting started building his own cabinets. Some have done it on a shoestring. January 23, 2012

    Insulated Wine Cellar Door Details
    Advice on materials and techniques for a large custom door for a wine storage closet. February 13, 2013

    Direct Drive Shaper Motors
    A woodworker gathers information for designing a custom-made shaper for finish machining of door edges. August 30, 2010

    Shopping For Shapers (To Make Your Own Doors)
    There's a choice of machines, but is it worth it? April 10, 2005

    Tandem Slides and Drawer Dimensions
    To notch, or not? Cabinetmakers discuss the fine points of matching slide specs to drawer sizes. August 29, 2005

    Sandpaper and Fisheye
    Another finisher confronts the dreaded fisheye problem, and a discussion of sanding materials ensues. November 8, 2007

    Getting a Square, Clean Edge on Face Frame Stock
    Cabinetmakers discuss tolerances for face frame edges, and compare ways of prepping stock. April 6, 2007

    Stile and Panel Material Size Optimizing in a Production Door Shop
    Advice on material optimizing in production cabinet door manufacturing. May 12, 2013

    Shopping for a Jointer
    Woodworkers discuss desirable characteristics to consider when considering a jointer purchase. May 21, 2009

    Shopping for a Widebelt Sander: One Head or Two?
    Expert advice on good characteristics for a belt sander, with advice on effective sanding and some first-hand reports on a few models. April 19, 2015

    Cabinet Back Construction Choices
    Cabinet backs are important for attachment to the wall. What's the best detail? April 16, 2010

    Router Table and Lift
    Designs and ideas for a smoothly functioning router workstation. December 9, 2004

    Mobile Shop in a Trailer?
    Cabinetmakers discuss the practicality of running a woodshop on wheels. June 28, 2007

    Accurate End Cuts for Entry Door Parts
    Advice on machinery and tooling to make highly accurate cross cuts on wide lumber for architectural door construction. April 17, 2013

    Make-your-own stains and glazes
    Mixing your own wiping stains and glazes. June 24, 2001

    Beaded Face-Frame Techniques
    Equipment and methods for creating high-quality beaded face frames. May 22, 2006

    Moulding Cutters for a Shaper
    A newcomer seeks advice on tooling up to make mouldings on a shaper. In a long discussion, pros explain some of the options. August 31, 2005

    Prepping Kitchen Cabinet Doors for Re-Painting
    Here's a heaping helping of advice for a first-timer about to recoat some kitchen cabinet doors with an opaque finish. January 28, 2013

    AWI CAD Standard?
    If there isn't one already, why not? December 26, 2004

    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

    Fix Twisted Wood Cabinet Doors
    02/13/2013

    Epoxy for Joinery in the Marine Environment
    Whether as an adhesive or a finish, epoxy will face unusual stresses when used for yacht construction. January 12, 2009

    Line Boring Efficiency and CNC Equipment Speeds
    Is a faster or heavier machine really worth it for boring lots of holes? February 19, 2013

    Veneer Vacuum Mold: Convex or Concave?
    Experience says an convex mold is easier to use and more effective for veneer layups. January 19, 2012

    Waterproofing Drawer Bottoms
    When a customer wants to stash wet, muddy boots in the bottom drawers, how do you protect them? March 26, 2008

    Adding a Long Duct Run to a Dust Collection System
    A woodshop owner tries to figure out how to tie a distant machine into his dust collector, and decides to buy a dedicated vac instead.June 15, 2014

    Considering the Cross-Belt Option on a Wide-Belt Sander
    A cabinetmaker shopping for a widebelt to sand veneer ponders whether he should get a machine that incorporates a cross-belt sanding step. March 26, 2009

    Multiple cut crown molding
    Handling such installations with accuracy. April 3, 2002

    Solid Wood Passage Doors
    Woodworkers scratch their heads over a challenging door construction problem. October 26, 2013

    Brush Sanders, Cross-Grain Scratching, and Finish Quality
    Brush sanding equipment is highly useful for some purposes, but it will not do away with hand sanding. February 24, 2008

    Lubricating a Jointer or Planer Bed
    Wax or a specialty lubricant can improve the performance of a jointer or planer. July 11, 2013

    Accurate Drawer Front Fitting and Fastening
    Here's a collection of top-drawer ideas for fast and accurate attachment of drawer fronts to drawer boxes. March 28, 2010

    Routing Circular Mouldings for a Plinth
    Advice on router table jigs for creating a round moulding at the base of a column. March 26, 2010

    Steps for processing cabinets
    Cabinetmakers share the methods they use for processing doors and cabinet parts. July 3, 2001

    Custom Software for Wood Man Doors
    A custom builder's looking for a versatile design and drafting package for original wood door designs. But is it worth it? September 1, 2010

    Creating a Bead Profile on Curved Stock
    Cabinetmakers suggest tools and setups for beading curved pieces, and offer an alternative applied-bead technique. Check out the photos! September 22, 2005

    Filling grain
    Basic methods for filling grain and finishing. April 9, 2003

    Flat Faces on Shop-Built Doors
    An exchange of views on lumber handling, door assembly, tolerances, and the meaning of "high end." June 18, 2005

    Door Joinery: Haunched Tenons Versus Floating Tenons
    Thoughts on the cost and performance of various entry door woodworking joints. February 23, 2010

    Straightening Frameless Cabinet Sides
    Dealing with bowed plywood that causes drawers to jam in a frameless cabinet. November 7, 2007

    Warping, Bowing and Cupping of Moulding Batches
    Expert input on what could make fresh runs of moulding move in unwanted ways. October 2, 2005

    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

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

    Sanding Cabinet Doors Efficiently
    Final sanding on cabinet doors can hold back productivity. Here, shop owners discuss means and methods for sanding door faces and profiles in a production environment. October 22, 2005

    Shaping with a Table Saw
    Lacking the machinery to run a large moulding, a woodworker spends a few hours using his table saw to cut the curve. May 28, 2010

    Through Drilling on PTP or CNC Equipment
    Advice on clean hole-drilling for panels that will be exposed on both faces. June 29, 2009

    Flattening and Truing Big Matched Burls
    A CNC is handy for dimensioning big, heavy awkward pieces accurately. But a shop-built router jig can also get it done. July 18, 2008

    Consistent curves
    How to create a long, accurate curve. May 15, 2002

    Custom Cope and Stick Cutters
    What's the most economical way for a small shop to get custom cutters for special profiles? July 14, 2010

    Static charge on wood
    Troubleshooting and resolving static problems on freshly planed boards. October 9, 2002

    Correcting Warp in Cabinet Doors
    A cabinetmaker collects many suggestions for working the warp out of a set of oversized cabinet doors. He tries one. It fails. January 13, 2015

    Using E-Track For Cargo Control
    11/22/2014

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

    Assembly table
    A cabinetmaker shares a photo and description of his shop's assembly table. October 30, 2002

    Clear Epoxy Over an Inlay
    Tips on applying a thin but tough clear finish over a delicate inlay detail. March 9, 2006

    Creating Custom Curved Moulding Profiles with a CNC Router
    Any good CNC router can create mouldings, using either a ball-end cutter or a custom-ground bit. In this thread, pros provide a few pointers on the process. November 25, 2005

    Applying Frameless Concepts to Face-Frame Cabinetry
    Pondering a hybrid system that would combine some of the efficiencies of frameless with the look of face-frame cabinets.March 27, 2012

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

    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

    Clamping columns
    Methods of holding the angles together tightly, without using too many clamps. July 24, 2001

    P-lam Cabinet Door Backs
    Construction considerations when backing cabinet doors with plastic laminate to match cabinet interiors. March 20, 2006

    First Time Out with Spray Finish
    A beginner gets advice on spraying pre-catalyzed finishes. March 2, 2006

    Dead Standing Douglas Fir: Is It Dry Already?
    A discussion about the useability of wood from dead standing tree logs without further drying, and a little bit of kiln-related history. April 27, 2007

    Shop-Built Adjustable Shaper Fence
    Here's an example of a sliding-gib shaper fence capable of fine adjustments for close-tolerance woodworking. October 3, 2009

    Notching Out Dovetail Drawers
    Notching out for drawer hardware is tricky, slow, and sometimes blows out a dovetail. Here, custom furniture makers suggest ways to handle that delicate operation. October 19, 2005

    Sanding Raised Panel Doors
    Tips on sanding those pesky profiles. February 19, 2006

    Natural-Looking Wipe-On Finishes
    Finishers discuss how to apply Danish Oil and wipe-on poly to a table top. December 15, 2005

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

    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

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

    Shaper Decisions
    Reasons to buy a good shaper (and a power feeder to go with it). April 10, 2007

    Working With Aluminum Laminate
    Aluminum laminate can be very difficult to rout, trim, and file. Here's a story of lessons learned by one fabricator. August 14, 2007

    Dadoing techniques
    Using a router to make dados. June 24, 2002

    Power Cost for CNC Machining
    Juice to run the machinery is a small percentage of CNC operating cost, but it's not zero. October 14, 2010

    Roughness and Final Sanding with Waterbased Topcoats
    Roughness on horizontal surfaces could be overspray, but it could also relate to grain raise and sanding methods. May 13, 2013

    CNC Collet Maintenance and Repair
    Collets should not wear out or fail for many years unless something is wrong. Here's advice on keeping the collets in good shape. April 19, 2011

    Raised Panel Bits for Routers
    Shapers are more powerful, but vertical raised panel bits put door panels within the reach of a good router. April 30, 2009

    Checking in Oak
    A discussion of kiln conditions and other factors that can cause Oak to check while drying. October 29, 2008

    Straight Line Rip Saws for Glue-Up
    A good straight line rip saw makes rips you can glue up with no further processing. Here's advice on choosing and maintaining your machine. July 28, 2008

    Moisture Testing Variability
    A discussion of factors that could account for a discrepancy between a supplier's wood moisture content readings and the customer's. October 12, 2008

    Locking Miter Joints for Drawer Construction
    A discussion of complicated and labor-intensive, but interesting, interlocking joinery for drawers. January 9, 2007

    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

    Crown Coping Tips
    Some advice on dealing with large, hard-to-cope crown moulding. January 26, 2008

    Using a Router Table for Cope and Stick Joinery
    Here's a nice example of a shop-built sliding table for a router, set up to machine complex door parts on a budget, with a reasonable degree of accuracy and efficiency. June 18, 2009

    Cheating Crown Moulding
    When a sagging ceiling threatens to squeeze your mouldings down too low, there are ways to tweak the "spring angle" to make everything fit kinda sorta just right. October 25, 2007

    Sizing Cabinet Doors to Tolerances
    Layout tips for a beginner, plus advice on final sizing after assembly. October 20, 2013

    Melamine/Laminate Panels
    A discussion of practical ways of building cabinets with melamine exteriors and laminate interiors. October 13, 2010

    Sunken Joints at the Glue Seam
    Here's a good explanation of why glue seams in cabinet doors may appear visibly depressed. April 29, 2013

    Hand-Rubbed Finish Ideas
    "Hand-rubbed" may mean different things to different people. March 28, 2010

    Wood Movement Issues in a Solid Wood Bench Seat
    Advice on how to allow for wood movement in bench seating in a commercial space. December 26, 2006

    Shaper Set Up for Door Stiles
    Cabinetmaker shows off his easily adjustable setup for quick machining of cope-and-stick door parts. August 29, 2006

    The Power of Discount Pricing
    Here's an interesting conversation about what sort of discount offer will actually motivated an impulse purchase. September 27, 2012

    Eliminating Burn Marks when Routing Flutes
    Tips on router techniques to prevent burning at the end of flutes, and on tools and methods for removing burn marks when they do happen. December 28, 2005

    Tooling Up for Door Production
    A discussion of the ideal machinery setup for efficient production of cabinet doors on a regular basis. February 26, 2007

    Making Miter-Fold Corners with Wood Veneer
    Detailed advice on tooling and techniques for making miter-fold countertops with wood veneer on an MDF substrate. August 21, 2006

    Attaching 3/4-Inch Plywood Cabinet Backs
    Cabinetmakers describe alternative ways of fastening cabinet backs to carcases. April 9, 2008

    Checking Moisture and Achieving MC Targets
    Higher moisture near the core has a lumber dryer doubting his moisture meter, but drying conditions are the more likely concern. September 6, 2010

    Trash Bin Pull-Out Drawer Dimensions
    Trash-bin drawer show and tell. July 27, 2008

    Setting Glass into Flush Panel Doors
    Attachment options for setting small pieces of glass into cabinet doors. May 24, 2010

    Troubleshooting Sinusoidal Waves in Planed Lumber
    We just like saying "sinusoidal." Seriously, here's a look at some issues that can affect planer performance. April 30, 2009

    Routing Mortises to Receive Treads in Curved Stair Stringers
    Advanced and tricks for routing housed stair-tread mortises into curved stringers. June 3, 2007

    Butt Joint Details for Shaker-Style Wainscot
    Installers describe several methods for assembling and fastening Shaker-style wainscot panels in the field. April 4, 2011

    Setting Up for Finger Jointing and End Gluing
    Practical advice on tooling up to make long boards out of shorter lengths using a finger-jointed glued end joint.May 15, 2012

    Dishing Out Chair Seats
    Here's a whole slew of ideas for crafting solid wood chair seats. October 17, 2012

    Pads for Moulder Pressure Shoes
    Felt pads can prevent shine marks on your mouldings. Details here. July 3, 2008

    Router Bits Versus Drill Bits for Boring with a CNC Router
    It's best to use drill bits for boring holes, especially if you have to bore a lot of them. August 5, 2010

    Making Beadboard Door Panels for One Job
    Suggestions for how to make a small amount of beadboard for a custom cabinet door project. May 6, 2010

    CNC Vacuum Pump Sizing and Elevation
    Altitude affects the efficacy of a vacuum pump for CNC hold-down applications. Here's some info on how to make the adjustment. May 16, 2005

    Squaring the Notch for a Toe Kick
    Cabinetmakers describe different approaches to the troublesome toe-kick cutout. April 6, 2007

    Moisture Variations in Dried Lumber
    "Wet pockets" in kiln-dried lumber, or occasional wet pieces of wood in a load of dried lumber, are an unacceptable defect.June 13, 2014

    Applying Nosing to Prefinished Plywood
    The search for a satisfactory way to treat the seam where nosing meets plywood. May 10, 2005

    Troubleshooting "Hiccups" with an Air-Assisted Airless Gun
    Woodweb comes to the rescue again, diagnosing a finisher's spraygun malfunction and saving him a bundle of cash. April 10, 2008

    Drawer Slide Adjustment
    Some drawer slides are designed to leave the drawer just a hair proud of the face when closed. November 10, 2006

    Shaper Fence for Raised Panels
    A cleverly made auxiliary fence for the shaper makes it easier to accurately machine raised panels for cabinet doors. February 29, 2012

    Aluminum Versus Phenolic CNC Tables
    Table material is not a high-priority issue, but here's a look at the pros and cons. March 12, 2015

    Best Ripping Width to Avoid Cupping
    A discussion of the workable range of widths for ripped lumber intended for gluing up into panels. February 16, 2014

    Woven Cherry Door Panels
    Thin slats woven together into a door panel is a cool idea, but kiln-dried wood is too brittle. Green wood may work. November 10, 2006

    Cleaning and Lubricating Router Bits
    people sometimes reach for the wrong stuff when trying to loosen up a bearing. August 14, 2007

    Tips on Vacuum-Press Veneering
    Entry-level advice on vacuum bag veneering techniques, and leads to more info. July 21, 2006

    Antique Barn-Board Cabinets
    A high-end home with cabinets made from weathered old barn siding? Craftsmen suggest ways to marry rustic and fine. June 12, 2005

    MDF for Raised Panels
    Pros discuss the characteristics of medium-density fiberboard for making cabinet doors. November 10, 2006

    Outsourced Cabinet Door Squareness and Size Tolerances & sizing
    Should you have to trim outsourced cab doors to make them square and right-sized? January 28, 2009

    Off-Grid Power for an Antique Lathe
    Here's an unusual problem: powering an old piece of equipment (formerly steam-driven) in a building with no existing electrical service. January 27, 2008

    Small-Shop Sliding Saws
    A short-stroke sliding table saw or a panel saw might help solve this cabinetmaker's space problem. May 10, 2005

    Bit Choices for Miter-Folding Cuts
    Advice on tooling for miter-fold joint fabrication. April 29, 2011

    Routing a Shallow Flute in a White Oak Stair Tread
    Advice on router bit choice, hand techniques, and on maybe using a different machine for this. January 25, 2013

    Joinery for Decorative Posts and Beams
    Advice on tools and methods for mortising big timbers in non-structural situations. February 11, 2010

    Material Ordering On Per Job Basis
    11/03/2014

    Straight Line Rip Saw Versus Table Saw
    Even for moderate volumes, the productivity boost from a straight line rip saw will justify the price difference. May 28, 2006

    Bending Dowels Permanently
    Creating a lasting bend in a wood member requires steam heat. March 26, 2013

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

    Dovetailing for a hand-cut look
    Advice on getting a hand-cut look when dovetailing by machine, and reasons not to do it. June 13, 2001

    Springback and Accuracy with Radius Glue-Ups
    Advice on making glued-up radius pieces conform to a precise, accurate curve — and stay that way. May 11, 2011

    Grit Sequence for a Wide-Belt Sander
    Thoughts on the coarse, medium, and fine grit selections for sanding solid wood on a widebelt. March 26, 2013

    Leather Inset for a Desk Top
    Ace advice for applying leather to a desktop. April 20, 2011

    Router Arbor to Accept Shaper Cutters?
    To solve a one-time problem, a woodworker looks for a way to mount a shaper cutter on a router. February 14, 2010

    Pod And Rail Machine Processing Aluminum
    10/17/2014

    Fixing Uneven Toner Coverage
    Strip to wood and start over, say the experts — with a few tips on achieving even coverage this time. March 9, 2006

    Router Table Versus Shaper
    Which to buy? It depends on the intended use. The two are suited for different purposes, but there is some overlap. October 2, 2005

    Choosing a Grinding Coolant
    A discussion of the pros and cons of various coolants (or lubricants) used in cutter grinding for woodworking equipment. July 23, 2014

    Using Router Bits with a Shaper
    The proper spindles sizes are hard to find, and there's also debate about whether a shaper spins too slowly for router bits. Still, here is some practical advice. January 2, 2012

    Breaking Quarter-Inch Shank Router Bits Using a Dovetail Jig
    If your jig won't accept half-inch-shank bits, you may break a lot of bits working with plywood. March 10, 2008

    Grinding Moulder Knives with a CNC
    Good info on the advantages and limitations of CNC-based knife-grinding setups. October 3, 2009

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

    Hand Profiling a Helical Handrail
    Tips and tricks for putting a profile on a spiral-stair handrail using a hand-held router. March 24, 2008

    Reversing a Router's Rotation
    Woodworkers discuss ways to make a hand-held router spin backwards for special situations. September 17, 2008

    MDF Selection for Veneered Cabinet Doors
    A little basic info about medium density fiberboard. October 26, 2011

    Uses for Basswood
    Basswood is a little soft for use as trim, but excellent for carving. March 18, 2006

    Machine Top Protection
    For protecting saw tables and similar machine surfaces between uses, a heavy coat of paste wax works. Other suggestions are also offered in this thread. November 13, 2005

    A Lap Joint for Curved Members
    Ideas for tools and jigs to dado out for half-lap joinery where two curved pieces meet. December 7, 2007

    Post-Stripping Treatment with Oxalic Acid
    Wood that is turned gray by stripping agents can be restored to natural color by a combination of sanding and oxalic acid. June 18, 2010

    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

    Waste Factor in Doormaking
    You gotta make sawdust to make cabinets. But how much sawdust? Here are some views on the ballpark numbers. February 12, 2009

    Machining Convex Raised Panels
    Woodworkers describe a curved shaper jig for machining the edges of a concave panel. July 11, 2007

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

    Machining a Chamfer in Aluminum Plate
    Carbide bits designed for wood will work acceptably well in soft non-ferrous metals. August 15, 2011

    Making Cabinets with Hickory
    Tips on machining and finishing this heavy, hard wood species. May 22, 2006

    Appropriate Router Bit for Pocketing
    Tooling advice for pocketing. August 16, 2012

    Rust Protectant and Rust Remover Options
    Advice on how to prevent rusting of machinery placed in unheated storage. October 3, 2009

    Bonding Stainless Steel to Plywood
    Advice on fabricating a stainless-steel-on-plywood tabletop. June 28, 2007

    Avoiding tear-in when trimming edges
    How to prevent splintering when trimming veneered edges with a router. June 20, 2001

    Square Corners for a Let-In Door Panel Rout
    Ideas for squaring a door-back rabbet with less chiseling labor. June 18, 2005

    Finger-Joint Miter Joinery
    Thoughts on a finicky joinery detail. February 27, 2015

    Material for Oversize Cabinet Doors
    Plywood is unstable and MDF weighs too much. In this thread, cabinetmakers suggest alternatives. November 11, 2005

    Troubleshooting Melamine Panel Joints
    Melamine cabinet parts aren't fitting tight. Is it the panel cuts, or the assembly technique? June 12, 2005

    Troubleshooting Side Tear-Out on a Five-Head Moulder
    Tips on preventing tear-out in a moulder. January 2, 2012

    Tracking Machine Time Using G Code
    11/10/2015

    A Router Duplicator for Copying Curved Shapes
    Here's a slick setup for reproducing complex curved surfaces. December 15, 2005

    Building A Spray Room
    05/27/2015

    MDF End Panels
    Thoughts on the various ways to use MDF for cabinet end panels. February 26, 2007

    CNC Router Bit Size
    Pros select why to choose a larger or smaller bit. July 3, 2005

    Hammer 3 Head Shaper
    12/28/2014

    Comparing Anchor Seal
    01/01/2014

    Why is Wood Flooring Kerfed on the Bottom Face?
    Speculation, theories, and facts about why wood flooring and some door jamb stock is usually milled with grooves in the underside or back side. October 13, 2008

    Building with Pre-Finished Plywood
    Pre-finished plywood can streamline the construction and finishing workflow. Here are some tips and stories. July 12, 2012

    Pricing Trim Work
    Stay away from square foot pricing for finish carpentry. Here are details on how to price by the piece and the joint (and factor in aggravation). June 23, 2006

    Problems Sanding Conversion Varnish
    It could just be a matter of timing. But here are other ideas as well. June 18, 2013

    Custom pressure shoes for moulders
    A discussion of home-made and custom-ordered pressure shoes for special profiles. August 12, 2001

    Veener over Drywall
    Installers puzzle over how to veneer a gypsum-board wall. September 24, 2009

    Bubbles Under Laminate
    Help with a visual defects associated with spray contact cement and laminate countertops. April 21, 2011

    Shaper Outfeed Fence with Power Feeder
    Advice on customizing the outfeed fence of a shaper so that milled stock runs straight as it feeds out. January 25, 2010

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

    Alternatives to Automotive Epoxy for Wood Filling
    Woodworkers discuss hard, sandable wood-filling compounds. March 25, 2007

    Crown Molding for Radiused-Corner Cabinet Tops
    An explanation of how to mill curved crown molding for application to radiused corners. June 23, 2006

    Taking Millwork Impressions for Reproduction
    Woodworkers discuss non-destructive ways to take profiles of existing mouldings in order to make exact reproductions. December 27, 2008

    Vacuum Hold-Down for Thin Formed Plastic
    Here's how to make a rigid mold for holding thin profiled plastic sheets in place on a CNC router table. June 26, 2006

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    Primary Wood Processing at WOODWEB's Bookstore
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    Lumber Buying - The Wood Doctor Collection of Articles at WOODWEB
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    Timber and Lumber Calculators at WOODWEB
    Timber and Lumber Calculators at WOODWEB

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

    Lumber Buying Guide at WOODWEB
    Lumber Buying Guide at WOODWEB

    Wood Shrinkage Calculator at WOODWEB
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    Hardwood Lumber Board Footage Calculator at WOODWEB
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    Door and Finished Material Weight Calculator at WOODWEB
    Door and Finished Material Weight Calculator at WOODWEB

    Calculating a Shop Rate
    An extended discussion on the math and reasoning behind setting a rate for shop work billed by the hour. July 30, 2009

    Are Automotive Clear Finishes Suitable for Wood?
    Those who've tried it say automotive clears work beautifully on wood. Here are tips and cautions. June 9, 2007

    Power Comparison Between Electric and Gasoline-Powered Bandmills
    Electric motors have more torque at the same horsepower rating. Here's a discussion of the reasons. March 14, 2006

    Whether to Place a Refrigerator in the Corner
    Cabinetmakers consider a kitchen design problem: setting a fridge diagonally into the corner. September 27, 2008

    Estimating Cabinet Material by Hand
    An experienced cabinet builder with no design experience gets advice on making his first materials list for a project. February 13, 2009

    Cedar Log Value
    A wandering thread, but you can learn something here about Cedar (or whatever y'all call that tree). February 3, 2011

    Polyester finishing techniques
    Achieving the perfect, better-than-piano finish with pariffinated polyester. May 9, 2001

    ModΓ¨les de fours 4 – ModΓ¨les de sΓ©choirs Γ  bois chauffΓ©s Γ  l'Γ©nergie solaire – Partie 4
    Un article approfondi de Gene Wengert et Luiz Carlos Oliveira

    Solar Kiln Designs 4 -- Solar Heated, Lumber Dry Kiln Designs - Part 4
    An in depth article by Gene Wengert and Luiz Carlos Oliveira

    An overview of sawmill operations
    Sawmill operators swap experiences, "war" stories, and ideas for production profitability. October 17, 2000

    Wood and Water
    An excerpt from Gene Wengert's book, "Drying Oak Lumber." May 31, 2001

    Furniture Manufacturing to Order -- Wishful Thinking or Reality?
    Coordinating the delivery and processing time of serial production with the individuality of made-to-order production. March 18, 2001

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

    Outdoor wood furnaces
    Experiences with outdoor "water stove" heating systems. March 20, 2001

    Woodworking 101: The Basics
    and shows how it can affect various production operations. 1998.

    Eliminating Wood Problems -- An Industry Review: 10 Ways of Eliminating Wood Problems
    Gene Wengert explains why eliminating wood problems begins and ends with monitoring and controlling the moisture content (MC) in wood -March 18, 2000

    Configuration for Cowards
    Basics of configuration December 5, 2001

    Durable Wood for a Screen Door
    A craftsman's question about screen door materials kicks off a long discussion about the qualities of various wood species, old growth and second growth. October 4, 2005

    DIY grading
    The legal ins and outs of grading your own milled lumber. January 28, 2002

    Building your own bandmill (maybe)
    Advice is offered on building your own or buying factory-built. January 21, 2002

    Capacitor ratings and installation
    Technical information on the installation of capacitors. Rule one: Call an electrician. November 29, 2000

    Moulder chatter
    Moulder operators help troubleshoot the problem. January 16, 2002

    Twisted timbers
    Determining the cause of twisting in Douglas fir construction timbers. August 10, 2000

    Production Tips, part one
    Part one of three from Woodworking International Magazine, offering proven ideas for increasing efficiency in production shops. 1998.

    Blemishes on Granite Countertops
    What seems like a mar or mark might be the natural look of stone, or it could be residue from a spill. In any case, granite is hard to touch up. October 2, 2005

    Drying burly slabs
    Keeping oak slabs from cracking. January 16, 2002

    Assertiveness Training for Woodworkers
    One in a series, looking at the relationships between woodworking companies and the businesses they deal with. 1998.

    The Great Fisheye Hunt
    Three tales of finish fisheyes found and fixed, with ideas on preventing them. 1998.

    New Year's Resolutions -- Or: Leaving a Paper Trail
    You can learn a lot from the paperwork a job generates, especially if you're careful to generate plenty of it. 1998.

    Sawmill horsepower assessment
    Figuring the horsepower and speed needed to run a circular mill. April 20, 2001

    Effects of environmental awareness?
    Lumber processors discuss the market effects of buyer awareness of environmental issues. August 23, 2000

    Logging Equipment
    Essential equipment for a small-scale logging operation. April 25, 2001

    Sprayable grain fillers
    Sources and application techniques for sprayable grain filling products. November 29, 2000

    Water and Wood
    Some options for measuring moisture in lumber during the kiln-drying process. 1998.

    Hard vs. soft maple
    Can these maples be mixed, and what are the differences? January 21, 2002

    Buffing out a lacquer finish
    Finishers share their secrets for achieving a hand-rubbed lacquer finish. September 6, 2000

    Fastening countertops
    How to fasten a laminated particleboard countertop to cabinets. March 28, 2001

    Milling lumber from logs
    Here's the steps it takes to harvest, skid, and mill a log into lumber using my Norwood Lumbermate band saw mill. April 25, 2001

    The 'PDQ Rule' for Custom Work
    Follow this simple rule to assure your custom manufacturing business's profitability. 1998.

    Drying Rewetted Kiln-Dried Lumber
    How to render kiln-dried lumber, which has been rewetted due to flooding or excessive humidity, useful once again. 1998.

    Converting BF to cubic feet
    How to convert board feet to cubic feet. March 28, 2001

    Span Limits for Plywood Shelving
    Over three feet, and you're looking at potential sagging issues. Pros discuss span limits and shelf stiffening options. November 11, 2005

    The truth about pressure-treated wood
    Exploding some myths about the dangers of CCA pressure-treated wood. August 10, 2000

    Explosion-proof spray room lighting
    The practical and regulatory aspects of explosion-proof lighting in finishing rooms. July 18, 2000

    Hinge holes on a CNC
    Boring 35mm hinge holes on a CNC machine. March 20, 2001

    Vente de profils personnalisΓ©s en petite quantitΓ©
    Faire face Γ  des clients qui ne comprennent pas le travail et le coΓ»t impliquΓ©s dans la fabrication de couteaux personnalisΓ©s. 6 juin 2001

    Sapwood and heartwood
    Questions on sapwood and heartwood of pecan and hickory, and how-to instructions for quartersawing. April 4, 2001

    Lumber grading: The basics
    How lumber is graded and net tallies are determined. November 7, 2000

    Hemlock for homebuilding
    The virtues and pitfalls of hemlock as a house-framing material. June 20, 2000

    Promoting a new sawmill business
    How to get the word out that you have a mill and you're sawing wood. January 16, 2002

    Three sided house logs - with swing blade
    How can these be milled? March 4, 2002

    Bending wood -- options
    Products and methods for bending wood. March 23, 2002

    Selling small quantity custom profiles
    Dealing with customers who don't comprehend the work and cost involved in the manufacture of custom knives. June 6, 2001

    Architectural mouldings on CNC routers
    A discussion of the ins and outs of producing architectural mouldings on CNC routers. June 14, 2000

    CNC V-grooving
    Suggestions for tooling and techniques. March 23, 2002

    Loss in air-dried lumber
    The Wood Doctor provides typicial loss factors for several speices of lumber, when air-dried. 1998.

    Truing-up rough wood
    Planers will not remove the bow from rough stock; jointing is required before boards can be properly thicknessed. February 13, 2001

    Tooling up for Euro-style cabinets
    When considering a switch to the 32mm system, there are two choices: Get your feet wet, or dive right in. 1998.

    Which software?
    Ideas on reasonably priced, comprehensive computer applications for cabinetmakers. February 13, 2001

    Frequently Asked Questions about Widebelt Sanders
    A general list of guidelines when using widebelt sanders - 1998

    Blade sharpeners for band mills
    Experiences with different brands of blade sharpeners are shared. January 3, 2001

    Sawing frozen logs
    Solutions for problems encountered when sawing frozen logs. February 7, 2001

    Shop flow
    Enhancing efficiency in the workplace by carefully planning shop layout. January 16, 2002

    Optimal feed rates for CNC machining
    What are the best feed rates for CNC work? October 31, 2000

    Square-trimming face frame stock
    Woodworkers share their secrets for getting dead-square cuts on the ends of face frame members.

    Affûtage de couteaux de façonnage personnalisés
    Est-il judicieux d'affΓ»ter soi-mΓͺme ses couteaux de faΓ§onnage ? 6 juin 2001

    Keeping track of blade sharpenings
    Comparing notes on noting the service history of sawmill blades. July 4, 2000

    Heavy-duty CNC router recommendations
    Suggestions choosing for a good-quality CNC router, offering adequate tech support and training. February 28, 2001

    Stickers for green lumber
    Where do sawyers get their stickers? November 7, 2001

    Déroutage en retrait avec un façonneur
    Conseils pour réaliser une cavité dans la partie centrale d'une longue pièce de bois massif. 29 juillet 2011

    Jointing knives of a side-head planer
    Choosing and using the proper stone when jointing knives used in a side-head planer. November 7, 2000

    Grinding custom shaper knives
    Does it make sense to grind your own shaper knives? June 6, 2001

    Pocket-screwed face frames
    A time-saving method for frame assembly compared to dowels. 1998.

    Turning logs on a manual mill
    Home-made remedies for tough-to-turn timber. January 16, 2001

    Steaming beech for veneer production
    Questions and answers on various technical aspects of steaming beech lumber, preparatory to producing veneer. Includes ideas for further reading.

    Pressure treated lumber -- O.K. for grape arbor?
    A look at pressure-treated woods, then and now, and safety factors to consider in using them. 1998.

    Scheduling machinery maintenance
    Creating an equipment maintenance schedule to ensure that machines provide peak proformance. January 16, 2002

    Hard maple cracks and causes
    Potential causes for hairline cracks in dried hard maple. 1998.

    Finding bent bandmill blade teeth
    Locating and fixing teeth that have been pushed "out of set." January 24, 2001

    Glazing procedures
    Ideas on the proper application of glazed finishes. August 23, 2000

    Estimating and purchasing software
    Recommended reading and computer software for estimating architectural woodwork. February 7, 2001

    Sharpening of band mill blades
    A primer on sharpening band-mill blades. March 2, 2000

    Glue Line Failure with Hickory
    Trouble shooting glue line failures when gluing hickory - 1999

    Dowel case assembly
    Shop owners sing the praises of dowel case construction. September 6, 2000

    Jointing moulder knives
    How to get good results when jointing straight knives. January 31, 2001

    "True honeycomb" defined
    What is "true honeycomb" and what causes it? November 7, 2001

    Production sanding for humidors
    There's no 'silver bullet' when it comes to the detail sanding that fine work demands, be it in a one-off or production environment. 1998.

    Is Eastern red cedar toxic?
    Eastern red cedar does not share some of the reaction-generating characteristics of its Western namesake. 1998.

    Pricing custom cabinets
    Examples of woodworkers' different pricing methods for kitchen cabinets. December 6, 2000

    Curing pitch buildup on blades
    Sawyers offer various approaches and potions for preventing pitch buildup on bandmill blades. June 20, 2000

    Leg levelers vs. notches and plinths
    Leg levelers are the way to go, if you're going Euro. 1998.

    RΓ©parer une finition fisheye
    MΓͺme un usinage lΓ©gΓ¨rement imprΓ©cis peut produire des portes Γ  cadre et Γ  panneaux qui sont loin d'Γͺtre plates. 6 juin 2001

    Raised grain: A pith-side phenomenon
    Raised grain tends to appear more on the side of boards which, in the log, faced the pith. Here's why. 1998.

    Estimating formula
    Methods of estimating how much to charge for your work. March 20, 2001

    Bandsaw mill blade speed
    Solving a problem of quickly dulled band saw blades and insufficient horsepower. January 16, 2001

    Cambium miner's effect on lumber grade
    Gene Wengert on cambium miners, what they do, and whether the result affects lumber grade. 1998.

    Slope of grain
    How to process lumber to achieve a given slope of grain. March 28, 2001

    Figuring finish prices
    Methods for determining how much to charge for finishing work. March 28, 2001

    Sliding table saw basics
    General information for first-time users of 'sliders.' 1998.

    Preventing solid edge delamination
    What can be done to keep solid edging from coming off particleboard? June 6, 2001

    Techniques for making tapered rips
    Various machine and jig options for producing large quantities of tapered parts are offered . January 9, 2001

    Jigs for setting planer knives
    Accessories for setting planer knives in the cutterhead. June 14, 2000

    Most-marketable material thicknesses
    Sawing lumber to thicknesses that are in demand among woodworkers. January 31, 2001

    Crown moulding: Calculating miters
    How to calculate the correct mitering angles in crown moulding installation. November 29, 2000

    Investing in a vacuum press
    A vacuum press can help expand your business and shop capabilities. June 6, 2001

    Computerized bandmill setworks -- worth the investment?
    Cost-saving advantages of utilizing setworks on a bandmill. December 6, 2000

    Causes for warpage after planing
    Why boards may warp after surfacing. January 16, 2001

    Lumber grading guidelines
    Where to find basic information on lumber grades and lumber grading. August 10, 2000

    Solar kiln construction - and more
    are answered.

    Woodlot purchase and profitability
    Advice on purchasing land for timber. April 20, 2001

    Carbide-tipped bandmill blades
    The pros and cons of carbide-tipped blades for bandmill operations. June 20, 2000

    Alder color
    The effects of age on the coloration of lumber cut from alder logs. August 10, 2000

    Kiln-drying eucalyptus
    Recommended temperatures for drying this native Australian species. 1998.

    Good lumber from "Ys"?
    Can quality wood come from branch locations? July 11, 2000

    Uses for applewood
    Applewood. Huh! (Good God, y'all) What is it gooood for? August 10, 2000

    Glazing Advice for a High-Volume Shop
    Pros give tips on formulating glazes, simplifying the process, and pacing the work. March 18, 2005

    Managing Mold while Drying Cookies with Pentacryl
    In a specialized air-drying situation, a woodworker puzzles over how to deal with surface fungus growth. April 20, 2011

    Stroke Sanders and Wide-Belt Sanders
    More thoughts on the choices in production sanding equipment. March 13, 2007

    When to use waterbornes
    Applications where waterborne coatings will and won't work. May 22, 2002

    What's your Favorite Machine?
    Woodworkers chime in about the equipment they love. May 26, 2010

    Sequencing the Work for a Stain-Grade Door and Trim Install
    Woodworkers and installers discuss the timing of steps in a job that involves pre-finishing and installation of door jambs, doors, and trim. April 22, 2014

    Touching Up a Burn-Through in Maple Plywood
    Striving for perfection in a tough touch-up: finishers swap expert tips. July 29, 2011

    Touching Up a Veneer Burn-Through
    but this thread delves deep into how to make them pretty good. July 3, 2008

    Edge Jointing of Ripped Boards on Site
    Here's a long list of suggestions and tips for getting a good clean edge on site-ripped wood. June 12, 2014

    Getting Penetration with Spray Stain
    After switching from wiping stain to spray stain, a finisher asks for advice on working the material into fine cracks and crevices. December 31, 2012

    Refinishing a Silicone-Contaminated Antique
    Silicone-containing furniture polish residue can be a refinisher's nightmare. Here, pros discuss the problem and suggest ways to cope. March 2, 2006

    Shaper Advice for Euro-style Outswing & Tilt-Turn Windows
    Tilt-and-turn windows in the European style require fine tolerances and call for good tooling. January 28, 2014

    Jointing Heavy Slabs
    Furnituremakers discuss how to get a glue-ready edge on heavy Walnut slabs for a bookmatch table top. December 31, 2013

    Tool Choice for Dadoing Panels — Router, Shaper, or Table Saw?
    Pros describe their preferred methods for running dadoes in cabinet panels. November 20, 2005

    Describing Loose Tenon Joinery to Customers
    Domino joints have two mortises and a single floating tenon to connect them. But if you call that it a "loose" tenon, will customers misunderstand and think it's not strong? June 4, 2012

    Shellac and Alcohol
    Here's a little detail on thinning shellac, with a discussion of the fine points of various alcohol varieties. February 12, 2007

    Troubleshooting Glue Lines in MDF-to-Wood Joints
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to achieve a seamless look in paint-grade cabinetry. February 27, 2015

    Budget Alternatives to a Sliding Table Saw
    If a slider's not in the budget, what are the alternatives? Cabinetmakers discuss table saw attachments, vertical panel saws, and track saw packages. April 6, 2011

    Light-Duty Dust Collection Setup
    A newcomer to the industry gets advice on dust collection for a very small, low-intensity woodworking operation. November 25, 2005

    Dulling Down a Poly Finish
    It's hard to remove gloss by sanding or polishing. A new topcoat may be the only practical answer. July 3, 2008

    Finishes for Birdseye Maple Veneer
    Ideas for enhancing the grain figure of birdseye Maple. February 21, 2011

    Festool Domino XL for Entry Door?
    Craftsmen discuss using Festool's loose tenon tool for building doors. January 23, 2014

    Applying Kuhn edging
    Methods, glues and clamps to use. April 2, 2002

    Edge Joinery for Pre-Finished Back Panels
    Looking for a clean finished joint between prefinished panels on a kitchen peninsula. December 7, 2008

    Dulling Down a Lacquer Finish in the Field
    Here's an unusual touch-up problem: sanding to dull a finish down to its original dull sheen, rather than buffing to heighten the sheen. December 8, 2006

    Balanced veneer application
    Why veneering only one face of a panel product may cause problems. June 20, 2001

    Drying Thick Slabs
    Thoughts on managing cracking in thick slabs during drying. December 6, 2009

    Wrinkling of a Shellac Re-Finish
    Pros advise on what could have caused the trouble in an application of shellac to an already finished wood bench. July 28, 2008

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

    Hook and Loop Versus Peel and Stick Sanding Pads
    Cabinetmakers discuss sandpaper preferences. April 16, 2010

    Portable Plunge Cut Saw System
    Does this system make sense for use both in the shop and on the job? May 10, 2005

    Track Saws and Accessories
    Advice on the choices in the track saw category. November 15, 2011

    Controlling Very Long Rip Cuts
    A woodworker looks for a way to make long rips without the problem of managing large stock on a table saw. April 24, 2014

    Cleaning Glue Off Melamine After Edge-Banding
    "Hot" solvents can dull melamine or leave a combined glue-and-thinner residue behind. Here are some suggested solutions. February 26, 2007

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

    Touching Up Veneer Sand-Throughs
    Tips for a first-timer on fixing a sand-through defect. August 16, 2012

    Leveling and Polishing Poured Epoxy
    Epoxy can be tricky to work with, especially in combination with other finishes. Here's a good example for learning. March 9, 2008

    Restaurant Table Refinishing
    A beginner gets advice on stripping and refinishing some restaurant table tops. July 29, 2007

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

    Shopping for a Slot Mortiser
    Woodworkers and the slot mortisers they have known. December 8, 2012

    Seaming Solid Surface Countertops
    Splines aren't recommended, but a seam block is (and other tips). June 12, 2014

    Finishing a Wooden Sink
    Suggestions for an extreme case: a finish to protect a sink made from Mahogany. August 31, 2009

    Hand Hewn Look for New Cabinetry
    Achieving an old-fashioned look with antique and contemporary tools. May 10, 2005

    Filler and Finish for Antique Wood Surfaces
    July 7, 2011

    Portable Bandsaw
    Pros discuss options for detail cuts on heavy timbers. May 4, 2005

    Final Sanding on a Fly-Speck Finish
    The last licks with 320-grit paper can make all the difference. January 9, 2007

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

    Commercial Bar Top Finish Choices
    Finishers suggest a couple of options for a tough and repairable bar top coating. February 21, 2011

    Biscuit Joiner Comparisons
    Besides the quality and price issues, not all biscuit joiners work the same way. Here's a closer look. April 9, 2008

    Repairing a Water-Damaged Lacquer Finish
    If it's nitrocellulose lacquer, you can use specialty sprays or denatured alcohol to remove the white water damage. May 24, 2006

    Coving Solid Surface Counter/Backsplash Joints
    Details about how to efficiently get nice results in a solid surface cove joint. March 28, 2012

    The Look of Hand-Hewn with Power Tools
    A curved power-planer or planer knife can approximate the look, but for the real thing you need the hand tool (an adze). December 15, 2005

    Financial Success in Woodworking
    Philosophies and turning points on the path to $100K a year. January 6, 2005

    Figuring Helical Trim Twist
    Here's a long and detailed thread with pictures and photos about a real head-scratcher of a problem: calculating, modeling, or mocking up and then fabricating a piece of molding that follows the underside of a helical staircase. January 20, 2011

    Fine Points of Linear-Foot Pricing
    Linear-foot estimating can play a role in sales and bidding, but it's only a starting point. Here's an extended discussion. August 31, 2010

    Advice about Starting a Cabinet Business
    Cabinetmakers deliver several truckloads of advice to a young person with some start-up cash and a lot of enthusiasm. October 25, 2006

    What to Do When a Job Goes Sour
    Here's a seminar on how to handle the situation when the homeowner-GC-cabinetmaker relationship heads south in the middle of a job. January 10, 2008

    Profit Percentages
    Here's a long and thoughtful discussion about profit — how much is typical in cabinetmaking, and how to go about increasing it. November 23, 2012

    Age Discrimination?
    A 60-year-old draftsman kicks off a long exchange about age, employability, and fairness. April 13, 2010

    Face-Frame Versus Frameless Cabinetry
    Have we had that discussion yet on the relative merits of face-frame and frameless construction? August 15, 2006

    Future of Sawmilling
    Here's a long, conversational thread on the economics of sawmill operations and the big picture of the general economy. August 31, 2009

    Am I Being Reasonable????
    08/18/2014

    Frameless carcass construction
    A detailed discussion of the quality of frameless cabinets. July 24, 2001

    Words to Live By
    This long thread about quotable sayings generated a long list of pithy quotes you could post up on the wood shop wall. March 21, 2012

    Team Player
    When you advertise for a "team player," what are you asking for? Seriously — this job seeker wants to know. January 2, 2012

    History Of Bassett Furniture
    11/28/2014

    Does it Pay to Own an Edgebander?
    A good edgebander can really boost your productivity, but how much machine you need depends on how much volume you're doing. October 9, 2006

    Troubleshooting an Under-Loaded Dust Collector Fan Motor
    When a dust collector fan keeps drawing too many amps and trips the circuit breaker, troubleshooting involves comparing the system's capacity to its actual operating load. April 29, 2006

    Are Solid Wood Dovetailed Drawers Worth It?
    Cabinetmakers discuss the cost and value of various drawer materials and construction methods. February 28, 2012

    Whether to Give Clients your Drawings
    Here's an extended discussion about appropriate policies for control of shop drawings and design layouts. May 26, 2010

    Cabinet Software and Drafting Software
    A young shop owner wonders how to step up from a cabinet software package to a full-fledged drafting program, mostly in order to be able to modify architects' drawings. A long, informative discussion ensues about the relationship between drafting programs and cabinetmaking CNC software, and the rela ......

    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

    Looking To Grow!!
    07/01/2014

    Challenging Issues for Wood Shops
    This thread tackles two issues at one time (listing the top issues confronting wood shops, and managing multiple different kinds of work), and beats both into submission. July 30, 2009

    Survival Strategy: Raise Your Prices!
    Believe it or not, some woodworkers are successfully adapting to the downturn by increasing their prices. June 22, 2010

    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

    Value of Logs from Tree Services
    Logs from tree-removal services can be interesting, but they're not worth paying a lot for. Here's a long discussion on the ins and outs of dealing with tree services. April 27, 2007

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

    When Will I Be Rich?
    A young cabinetmaker wonders when (if ever) he will be "well off." Well, young feller ... April 29, 2012

    Case construction methods
    Discussion of the strongest, most efficient methods of joinery. July 29, 2003

    Home-Built Portable Chainsaw Mill
    Here's an illustrated step-by-step description of building a chainsaw sawmill. December 11, 2009

    Digital Modeling, Furnituremaking, and the Artist's Vision
    A question about CAD and CNC for furnituremaking evolves into something much broader and deeper, as some extraordinary creative visualizations knock heads with some hard-bitten practical criticism. Technology versus Art: it's smackdown time for 12 full rounds. December 11, 2007

    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

    Machines and Tools: Cost Versus Value
    Are expensive tools worth the money? Are cheap tools worth the hassle? Pros on the Woodweb Business Forum talk about how much to pay for quality equipment, and why. September 4, 2005

    Missing A Deadline In A Big Way, How Would You Handle This?
    08/31/2014

    Importing Machinery
    A woodshop owner takes a chance on importing his own machinery straight from Asia, takes a chance, and reports back on the results. August 19, 2008

    Social Conversation and Shop Morale
    Can a business owner help maintain a friendly and sociable work environment? The question sets off a long and lively discussion on the Business Forum. July 24, 2005

    Capacitor Explodes on Bandsaw
    A long story about failure and repair of a capacitor (note: capacitors can kill you with live electricity even when the machine is turned off or unplugged). March 28, 2012

    Managing a Late-Paying Customer
    Advice on handling a good customer who has slipped disturbingly far behind on payments on his account. December 1, 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

    Advice on Starting a Cabinet Shop
    A young craftsman asks for advice about going out on his own. April 29, 2013

    CAD on the Macintosh Platform
    New machines and emulation software have expanded the cross-platform options. April 21, 2007

    Straight-Line Rip Saw Operation
    An extended discussion of safety and operating technique for straight-line ripsaws. May 28, 2006

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

    Post-Processor Runs Amuck While Tracing Fonts
    When you CNC draws crop circles while trying to cut out sign lettering, you know you've got troubles. Here, pros do some detective work and zero in on the buggy code. November 10, 2006

    Advice for a Young Woodworker Starting Out
    Feedback from the old-timers for an ambitious youngster. September 17, 2014

    Bail or Stick?
    A few communication lapses in the 3-way among a cabinetmaker, a designer, and the customer have given the cab guy itchy feet. This discussion delves deep into how and why jobs go wrong, how to handle communication, and when it's wisest to walk away. February 19, 2008

    Flattening boards with a planer
    Methods for planing warped wood flat. September 25, 2002

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

    To Fire or Not to Fire?
    A new hire's performance is spotty and his pay is high. Should the boss let him go? In this thread, the question gets a thoughtful examination from all sides, including several different boss and worker perspectives. November 10, 2005

    Linking Spindle RPM to Travel Speed
    CNC owners discuss the feasibility of tweaking their control systems to couple bit speed with gantry travel velocity. July 16, 2008

    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

    Hand-Coding G Code for a Curved Handrail
    Lacking software to automate the job, a CNC operator wrote the code for a complex handrail job on a 5-axis CNC router himself. Here's an extended discussion, with photos, including input from people who prefer the automated route. July 29, 2012

    Ordering by the Board Foot
    Clearing up the confusion about lumber quantities and unit conversions. April 14, 2005

    How Do I Land Side Woodworking Jobs?
    11/26/2014

    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

    Downsize or Reorganize?
    A busy cabinetmaker is burning out on the fast lane. Should he lay everyone off and fly solo, or try to grow his employees into guys who can manage his company? January 7, 2007

    Hand Cut Dovetails (Are They Worth It?)
    Cabinetmakers discuss the esthetic merits (and practical demerits) of hand-cut dovetailed drawer boxes. October 8, 2005

    Horizontal Boring Machine Accuracy and Quality Control
    Here's a long, detailed thread with photos about how to ensure accurate drilling and doweling in door manufacture with a simple horizontal boring machine. November 3, 2010

    Pricing a Multifamily Cabinet Install Job
    Cabinet installers talk ballpark numbers and hard lessons. December 19, 2009

    Safety Glasses in the Shop
    The owner gets advice as a new eye protection rule creates a labor-management dynamic in a woodshop. August 27, 2009

    Assembling Operable Louver Shutters
    Here's a detailed, expert thread, with pictures, explaining how to build shutters with louvers that operate. April 2, 2013

    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

    Should I Specialize in Door Production?
    These days, the cabinet door industry is highly competitive and has low margins. Here's a discussion of the realities of starting a door-making business. March 25, 2007

    Radios In The Shop
    A discussion with as many opinions as there are styles of music. February 25, 2005

    Health Benefit Solutions
    Woodworking shop owners discuss their experiences trying to provide employee health insurance benefits. March 5, 2008

    The Trouble with High-End Appliances
    Beefs, anecdotes, and general observations about installing expensive, fancy kitchen appliances. January 9, 2006

    From Installer to Cabinet Shop
    Can a successful installer start a successful cabinet shop, by focusing on sales? This question starts a wide-ranging discussion of how cabinet shops succeed. November 28, 2011

    Getting Started with Lean Manufacturing
    Getting the waste out of your workflow is best done in small steps with quick payoffs — especially in the early stages. February 16, 2012

    Frameless Cabinet Carcase Fastener Choices
    Kicking around a timeless topic again: What's the best way to put a cabinet together? April 10, 2012

    Downsizing your shop
    Businesses that have grown too fast or too big choose to cut back and go small. October 2, 2001

    Setting and Leveling Base Cabinets
    A discussion of various methods for setting base cabs, including using a separate ladder base, using leg levelers, or using a wall cleat at the back and leg levelers in the front. March 26, 2009

    Choosing a Sliding Table Saw
    It's wiser to buy quality used equipment than a low-end brand new unit. May 27, 2006

    Troubleshooting Out-of-Square Moulders
    Follow the saga of a woodworker trying to solve the puzzle of not one, but two, out-of-square moulders on the shop floor. April 30, 2009

    Troubleshooting a Chainsaw Mill Motor
    Chainsaw's getting cranky when it's running hot — what's up with that? Find out here — this forum knows chainsaw motors. April 20, 2011

    Cost of Estimates
    Getting paid for time spent on a job before you know it's yours. April 18, 2004

    mounting screws
    July 24, 2005

    Black Locust Timbers For Fence and Gate Posts
    A long discussion of Black Locust as a utility wood. October 1, 2009

    Buried Metal Stories
    Forum members swap stories of finding metal in the heart of a sawlog — and even in plywood. October 17, 2012

    Power Saving Effect of an Inverter on a Resaw
    Here's an interesting discussion of the power savings you can get by using an inverter to start a large electric motor, and of the possible complications involved in doing so. November 5, 2013

    Power Feed Versus Manually-Operated Mill
    Guess which one's easier to operate? Here's a discussion with some pictures of power-feed rigs. April 30, 2009

    Pricing Puzzles (The Case of the Custom Corbels)
    How do you explain to the customer why one-off woodworking products are so expensive? January 15, 2008

    Recycled barn wood
    Processing and marketing reclaimed lumber. September 23, 2003

    Cabinets and Furniture: What's the Difference?
    A cabinetmaker who seeks greater satisfaction by building furniture sets off a long and thoughtful discussion on why furniture is different. December 12, 2008

    Spiral Cutterhead Experiences
    Woodworkers discuss the cut quality and performance they've achieved by switching to spiral insert planer tooling. March 26, 2009

    One Man, One Kitchen, How Many Days?
    Solo cabinetmakers compare notes on the time it takes them to complete a basic kitchen job. April 26, 2006

    Employee Issue: Train or Let Go?
    A shop owner is on the fence about a new hire: keep him on and hope for improvement, or fire him now? Experienced employers discuss philosophies and approaches. July 24, 2005

    Credit Cards, Profit, and Sales
    Here's a spirited and detailed discussion about whether a cabinet shop should accept credit cards as payment. May 15, 2011

    Out-of-Level Brouhaha
    Sparks fly when a cabinet installer goes with the out-of-level house for the sake of appearance. His story sets off a lively exchange of views. October 22, 2005

    The "Sustainable" Chain of Custody
    How can a small shop get certification that its wood is sustainably produced, all the way back to the source? June 30, 2009

    Showroom Strategies for a Furniture Maker
    A successful niche furniture maker looks for ways to broaden his appeal in his local market. October 3, 2011

    Optimal Joint Method for Making Curved Beams
    Woodworkers discuss the best way to fabricate a curved beam, and learn about an interesting historic example of curved laminated timber barn construction. October 19, 2013

    Install Solutions for the One-Man Cabinet Shop
    Anyone can do it with help... January 26, 2008

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

    Troubleshooting Chatter And Snipe
    Is it a knife grinding issue or a moulder set-up problem? April 10, 2005

    Troubleshooting Cracked Band Saw Blades
    Advice on what causes bandmill blades to crack, how to prevent it, and whether it can be repaired. January 25, 2010

    Edgebander or Small CNC?
    A part-time garage-shop cabinetmaker gets advice on whether his next investment should be a CNC or an edgebander. Good thoughts on both sides in this long thread. October 11, 2007

    Building and Using Your Own Steam-Bending Rig
    Turkey fryers and pressure cookers, PVC pipes and plywood boxes — woodworkers show their inventive side in this thread about steam-bending apparati. January 27, 2008

    Managing Growth as a Start-Up Cabinet Shop
    In its second year, this small shop owner's cabinet business is starting to take off. Here, he gets advice on his next steps.October 19, 2011

    Business Tips for the One-Man Cabinet Shop
    A solo operator's running hard just to stay in one place. Fellow business owners offer practical advice. August 3, 2005

    Breaking Out a Bid
    If you break a bid down into different pieces of the job for a client, shouldn't each piece cost more? April 4, 2011

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

    Making Money as a One-Man Outfit
    Experienced woodworkers and business owners share some excellent business advice with a solo operator who's struggling to get organized and make ends meet. May 26, 2011

    Entry Level Equipment for Making Mouldings
    A woodworker ponders what to buy for a first foray into producing small runs of custom mouldings. February 10, 2009

    Outsourcing Shop Drawings
    It's a challenge to obtain drawings out-of-house that satisfy a CNC operation's need for precision and completeness. October 3, 2007

    Another Wood Identification Conundrum
    Another unknown wood gets a close look from the Woodweb detective crew. Could it be Paulownia? January 18, 2012

    Optimizing CNC Joinery for Assembly Productivity
    Matching your joinery and assembly methods to your equipment can simplify your operations and boost efficiency. March 12, 2015

    Potential of a One-Man Shop
    Is it realistic to think a small shop owner can make a decent living? December 9, 2004

    Designing a Unique Rocker
    Inspired by Nakashima's "Conoid" chair, a Woodweb member gets advice and criticism from the Furniture forum before creating, and executing, his unique vision for a custom rocking chair. March 16, 2015

    Best Method for Leveling Base Cabinets
    Cabinetmakers compare installation methods for base cabs, including ledgers, ladders, and adjustable levelers. November 29, 2014

    Starting A Woodworking Business From Scratch - Would You Do It?
    11/13/2014

    New Shop Layout
    Efficient shop flow for increased profit. February 28, 2004

    Making Raised Panels Flat
    Advice on how to joint, plane, and glue up the pieces to achieve a flat door panel. August 31, 2009

    Ready for Takeoff!
    What small shops need to know before launching into automation. January 18, 2006

    Paying for Woodworking Training
    Is it worth it to go to a "school of woodworking" (or send your employees) to learn skills such as veneering? October 18, 2011

    Lumber: Quantity or Quality?
    The debate over speed or grade when sawing for profit. January 29, 2004

    Working for Friends
    Offering friends a special deal can blur the boundaries between what's personal and what's professional. Here, an example triggers a long and thoughtful discussion. August 23, 2006

    Equipment Choices for Door Fabrication
    What kind of shop equipment will speed up door production, for a reasonable cost? November 13, 2009

    Moulding Quality Issues
    A batch of mouldings with quality problems sets off a discussion of proper dimensions, back-relief, and surface smoothness for base, casing, and jamb stock. December 15, 2005

    Moulding on a Curved Wall
    Installing trim work along a curved staricase. February 28, 2004

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

    Crating and shipping products
    Advice on finding the most cost-effective and reliable shipping solutions. July 29, 2003

    When the Customer Wants to "Help" You Saw
    Long, spirited exchange on the tricky situations created when you let a sawmilling customer help with the work. December 12, 2008

    Lean Manufacturing
    A discussion of how to eliminate wasted time and effort on the shop floor. October 19, 2006

    32mm manual vs NBM setups
    Will any efficiency be gained by adding high-tech equipment to a small shop? July 24, 2002

    Blue-Stained Pine Pros and Cons
    Controversy simmers over whether blue stain is is a special value, a visual defect, or a mold liability risk. September 17, 2008

    Sawmill Truck Show and Tell
    Photos and descriptions of sawmill log and service trucks and loading systems, with the stories behind them. September 5, 2011

    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

    Blue Stain in Red Oak
    A discussion of staining, drying odor, and related problems in a large oak tree blown down by wind. December 12, 2008

    Cherry Log: Quartersaw or Flatsaw?
    Appearance would argue for flatsawn, stability for quartersawn — but it's more complicated than that. October 1, 2010

    The Most Important Skills to Learn
    An apprentice woodworker asks what he should concentrate on for a career in the trade, and gets a full helping of good advice. October 2, 2005

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

    Going Out on your Own in Cabinet Installation
    A skilled and responsible employeed for cabinet installation sub ponders the practicality and ethical issues involved in going solo and competing with his present employer. February 12, 2009

    3D Versus 2D Drafting
    The pros and cons of three-dimensional CAD drawing versus working in two dimensions. June 26, 2006

    Marketing and Selling for Commercial Work
    Face-to-face contact management is the way to get commercial jobs. February 10, 2009

    Comparing European-Made Shapers
    Woodworkers describe and compare the characteristics of shapers manufactured by Utis and Panhans. February 1, 2015

    Converting lines to polylines
    Step by step CAD instructions. December 17, 2003

    Helical Stair-Rail Science
    Pros puzzle through the complexities of following a spiral stairway's curve using round stair rail. March 5, 2008

    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

    Headphones in the Shop
    Here's a lively discussion about concentration, hearing loss, and whether it's okay for employees to listen to personal music on headphones in a cabinet shop. September 15, 2011

    Do Base Cabinets Need Back Shims?
    Shim the front and hang the back, say some. May 4, 2005

    Anyone Make Stop Flutes On Their Moulder?
    10/31/2014

    Cabinet Carcase Fastening Method Debate
    Here's an enthusiastic slam-and-jam discussion of preferences concerning how to assemble cabinets. April 14, 2010

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

    How Not to Sand Through Corners
    Advice on avoiding breaking through the stain on the corners of pieces when sanding between coats. March 3, 2006

    What is value added?
    Forum participants give technical and personal definitions. April 2, 2002

    Home-Built Dehumidifying Kilns
    Practical issues and concerns with building a drying kiln that uses an off-the-shelf dehumidifier or a salvaged commercial air conditioner instead of air venting. July 13, 2006

    Appliance Size Specifications Rant
    Here's a universal complain from cabinetmakers: it's dern near impossible to find out the dimensions of a kitchen appliance without measuring the actual appliance.November 27, 2012

    Dowel, screw, staple, confirmat construction
    Efficiency and assembly with different fastening methods. March 5, 2003

    The Business of Chair-Making
    A cold look at the hard numbers for furniture building. Between rock-bottom overseas competition at the low end, and popular established competitors at the high end, it's hard for a small shop to find a profitable niche. April 21, 2011

    32mm Systems and Drawer Stretchers
    A discussion of the fine points of positioning and installing drawers stretchers (or "spreaders") in a 32mm Euro cab system. July 15, 2011

    Standardizing Cabinet Construction
    Thoughts on how to formalize your cabinet-building methods for efficiency and consistent quality. October 13, 2008

    Process For Large Built-in Cabinets
    07/10/2016

    Engraving a Book Cover in Wood: CNC or Laser?
    A very unusual project proposal (thousands of book covers engraved in plywood) leads into a discussion of laser engraving versus CNC engraving. August 16, 2012

    Scribing in Difficult Situations
    Techniques and tactics for problematic scribing. September 9, 2004

    Old Timber Mystery: Creosote, or What?
    The Woodweb detectives discuss old growth Heart Pine, younger Longleaf Pine, the hazard of creosote, and related topics. August 18, 2009

    Price Vs. Time Quartering white Oak
    October 30, 2005

    Equipment Leasing Versus Purchasing
    Here's a look at the financial, tax, and business planning aspects of acquiring major machinery through a lease agreement, compared to purchasing outright. December 27, 2008

    Bandsaw Comparisons
    Thoughts on choosing a bandsaw mill, with some asides about related equipment such as debarkers and edgers. October 26, 2011

    Starting a Cabinet Shop
    Good down-to-earth business advice for a well-qualified woodworker considering how to go into business for himself. June 22, 2010

    Troubleshooting Gloss Variations with a Post-Catalyzed Laquer
    Viewed from an angle, this finished piece shows some flat, dull areas where the proper gloss wasn't achieved. Pros try to diagnose the problem and suggest possible fixes. December 1, 2005

    Jointer Adjustment Problem
    After replacing jointer knives, you sometimes need to re-set or adjust the outfeed table. May 28, 2006

    Converting a Bandmill to Narrower Blades
    A sawmiller trying to put a previously owned Mighty Mite bandmill back into service gets advice on dealing with blade tracking issues. January 19, 2012

    Square Hole Production
    Woodworkers brainstorm about how to machine decorative square holes in a wood faceplate. May 8, 2012

    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

    To dado or not to dado?
    The pros and cons of dadoing melamine cabinet boxes. November 22, 2003

    Kitchen Remodel Rendering
    Advice on software to create images showing how a new kitchen will look. April 14, 2005

    Shaper Chatter Marks
    A shop owner tries all the usual troubleshooting tactics — but it takes a brand new machine to solve the problem this time. December 14, 2009

    Edge Sanding Curved Parts
    Craftsmen discuss off-the-shelf and shop-invented solutions for smoothly sanding unique curved wood items. May 16, 2014

    Axial Constant Grinding: Is It Worth It?
    A discussion on the costs and benefits of switching to an axial constant system on moulder and shaper knives. August 18, 2009

    Face frame assembly
    Fastening face frame members that are assembled and sanded before being applied to a cabinet. April 17, 2002

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

    Materials Options for Exterior Gingerbread Trim
    Here's an extended discussion of various natural wood, synthetic, and composite materials and how they hold up in outdoor exposures. November 24, 2007

    Lumber Insurance
    Can a sawyer be held liable for the structural integrity of his wood? February 28, 2004

    Cost of Carrying Employees
    Shop owners discuss the costs associated with employing help, the value of good employees, and the advantages of going through a temp agency. September 4, 2005

    Ted {Please these posts onto the end of the earlier "creosote mystery" thread - thanks - Ted] -- Sawing and Drying Forum -- Reclaimed lumber
    August 18, 2009

    Polyester vs. Acrylic Fabrication
    Pros and cons, including quality and cost in solid surface choices. May 19, 2004

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

    Six Simple Marketing Steps
    Wood marketing tips from Forest Service expert Steve Bratkovich, with feedback from sawmill owners and lumber dealers. July 26, 2005

    Vertical Versus Horizontal Grain and Material Optimization
    Is it okay to run the grain horizontally on some cabinet sides, in order to use up extra material? December 14, 2009

    Does Your Sanding Make Sense?
    "Trouble starts when taking off more than a belt can handle, or taking off more than the scratch pattern of the previous head. These are the most common mistakes in sanding... It can be incredibly frustrating to see a company trapped in a prison of their own design because they really never und ......

    Practical Lumber Tally Methods
    A moulding manufacturer needs advice on a method for tallying lumber that his people can conveniently implement. January 27, 2007

    Establishing a shop rate
    When adding an employee to your business, how do you adjust the shop rate? June 24, 2001

    Pre-Surfacing Lumber Before Drying
    Planed green lumber dries with significantly less checking. March 3, 2006

    Shop ceiling heights and heating types
    Suggestions on minimum ceiling height and more for a new cabinet shop. August 13, 2002

    Defining "Value Added"
    When it comes to wood and lumber products and by-products, what is the term "value added" all about? April 18, 2009

    Gang-Resawing Thin Strips with a Frame Saw
    The "frame saw" allows rapid high-volume production re-sawing. October 12, 2007

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

    Wide Miters in Wood Countertops
    This long discussion about a proposed custom project includes good explanations for why miters in wide solid wood don't work, and some suggested methods to use instead. November 14, 2014

    Plywood Vs. Solid Wood
    What do you mean by "solid, dude"? In this thread, cabinetmakers communicate about wood, plywood, particleboard, veneers, core materials, core values, and symbolic forms of expression. It's all in good fun. October 8, 2005

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

    Dowel and Confirmat Combination for Cabinet Assembly?
    Another discussion of using dowels for precise alignment, plus Confirmat screws for quick, no-clamp assembly. April 18, 2011

    Installation Comparison — Face Frame Versus Frameless
    Are the efficiencies of frameless construction canceled out by installation difficulties? There is more than one point of view on the question. April 21, 2007

    Acid Condensation Issues with Drying Kilns
    This discussion of drying Oak for iron-and-wood furniture purposes takes an interesting detour into a discussion of acidic conditions in wood and kilns. October 15, 2010

    Veneer Splicing Woes
    Here's a long, informative discussion of veneer splicers and veneer splicing technique. January 29, 2009

    Making Arched Window Casing Trim
    Steam bending is impractical — laminating small strips into an arch shape for moulding stock is the way to go. April 24, 2009

    Closet "Fit and Finish"
    What kind of precision is expected in closet shelving? Should shelves be scribed to fit? May 6, 2009

    De-Nailing Salvaged Antique Floor Joists
    There's no magic bullet for pulling hard old cut nails from antique hardwood floor joists — but there are lots of techniques. February 14, 2010

    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

    Estimating and Pricing Commercial Work
    Big, complicated jobs are an opportunity to make or lose money through the accuracy of your estimating. Here is some advice on coming to grips with the details that determine your costs. October 23, 2007

    Sawdust-Fueled Boilers
    Practical considerations around burning sawmill sawdust for heat. October 4, 2007

    Preventing Back Pain
    Seasoned cabinetmakers discuss shoes, boots, floor mats, exercise, and other back-pain prevention strategies. November 30, 2009

    Melamine carcass construction
    Methods for the small shop. October 30, 2002

    Veneering MDO for Stair Treads
    A question about whether MDO could be stable if veneered on only one side, continues on into a deeper debate about the suitability of veneered material for stair treads. July 29, 2012

    Radius of Convex Wall
    Formulas for calculating this measurement. May 19, 2004

    Face Frames First?
    Most small cabinet shops build face frames first, boxes second. Here, woodworkers explain their preferences. July 5, 2006

    Troubleshooting a Veneer Splicer
    Detailed advice on getting good performance from a finicky veneer splicing machine. November 5, 2013

    Heat Sources for a Dehumidifying Kiln
    A discussion of the safety and practicality of various ways to heat air for a dehumidification kiln. November 14, 2009

    Modifications Cure Woodmaster 718 Chatter
    Pictures, descriptions, and accounts of changes resulting in a finish as smooth as a baby's... well, you know. February 27, 2005

    Miter Joinery in a Wood Countertop
    In principle, a miter joint in wood is problematic because of moisture-related expansion and contraction. But some installers say that if the whole countertop is left free to move, the joint will be okay. January 25, 2013

    Bidding On Fixtures We Currently Build
    09/24/2014

    Tree-Climbing and Felling Technique
    Advice on felling 100-foot trees while leaving a 10-foot stump. April 14, 2005

    "Green" Cabinetry
    Environmentally-friendly or non-toxic cabinet work has become an important market niche. In this thread, cabinetmakers discuss the ins and outs of meeting customer expectations for "green" cabinets. September 4, 2005

    Wide Throat Bandsaw Mill Ideas
    Thoughts on the technical challenges of building a mill capable of producing up to five-foot slabs. November 3, 2010

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

    Converting Splines to Lines and Arcs
    CNC control software can understand lines and arcs, but not splines. Here's advice on how to convert information into useable form. June 28, 2010

    Setting up a milling business
    How much land, what equipment is needed, and in what order, for a startup sawmill. April 24, 2002

    - What makes a cabinet "custom"?
    Is there a specific standard that qualifies a cabinet as custom? June 24, 2002

    Is Making Custom Moulding a Viable Business?
    Can you make money doing short runs of custom mouldings? Experienced shop owners share business tips. March 26, 2009

    How to Avoid Three Profit Robbing Procurement Mistakes
    Don't step over dollars to save pennies, says a management expert. April 15, 2006

    Mitering Curved to Straight Mouldings
    When an arc joins a straight line, some thinking and fussing are required to get a close match. Here, finish pros discuss the fine points. August 24, 2005

    Rough-Sawn Thickness Versus Finished Thickness
    or how to minimize thickness loss when they plane their rough lumber smooth. October 14, 2006

    Metering Shared Electrical Service
    A woodworker who rents space and shares electrical service tries to learn how to separately keep track of his shop's power consumption. July 29, 2012

    How Long to Build Cabinets?
    Cabinetmakers share views on how long a typical cabinet job should take a small shop, and help a colleague figure out why his progress has been slow. April 20, 2008

    Sliding Table Attachment
    Woodworkers report varying degrees of satisfaction with sliding table attachments for their tablesaws. One big factor may be how carefully you first set the equipment up. December 14, 2005

    Limitations of a Five-Head Moulder
    For deep cuts in heavy profiles, a six-head moulder offers better capacity than a five-head unit. May 3, 2011

    Spreading Sawdust on Trails, Fields, or Woods
    Sawmill operators discuss when and where it might be okay to spread sawdust around. March 9, 2010

    Air-Drying Big Timbers Over Long Time
    If you plan to air-dry posts and beams for a period of years, here's advice on stickering, sawing over-size, end-sealing, et cetera. October 26, 2011

    Analyzing Cabinetmaking Processes to Improve Productivity
    Here's a cogent explanation of how breaking your work processes down into detailed small steps can help you save time and labor cost. October 26, 2007

    Wrapping a Cone with Crown Moulding
    Practical math and hands-on approaches to a tricky crown moulding problem. February 28, 2012

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

    Walnut Butcher Block Countertops
    Techniques for creating a beautiful butcher block countertop are shared. May 10, 2005

    Pricing a Small Kitchen
    A question about how to price an example of kitchen cabinetry leads to thoughts about pricing methods and design rendering. February 26, 2007

    Checking Concerns with Massive Wood Posts
    A custom home project calls for 15-inch-wide solid timber posts. Here's a discussion of the inevitable checking that will occur, and how to minimize it. November 13, 2005

    Fabricating Pyramid-Shaped Raised Panels
    Advice and thoughts on how to machine a raised door panel that looks like a very low pitched hip roof. November 5, 2013

    Stability in a Large Solid Wood Table Top
    Pros discuss moisture-related movement and the associated design issues in a big table top. July 24, 2006

    Count Your Fingers
    A woodworker describes the accident that took off the ends of two of his fingers, and a discussion ensues about the lessons learned. November 10, 2006

    Comparing Sliding Table Saws
    A discussion of the merits of competing brands of sliders. July 28, 2012

    Finish Schedule Sample Book — Is There Such a Thing?
    Making a standard set of finish samples for public use would be both time-consuming and unreliable. June 13, 2011

    Cabinetry for Farmhouse Sinks
    Construction details for farmhouse sink cabinets have to include structural support for the heavy, bulky sink. September 15, 2011

    Home-built band blade sharpener
    Plans and pictures. February 18, 2003

    Finish Stripping Basics
    Tips on stripping finishes without damaging the cabinet or furniture piece. March 3, 2010

    Thickness of Rough Lumber
    Identifying and sawing for specific dimensions. May 19, 2004

    Jointing Door Stock Twice
    Is a shop worker being too careful and creating double work? How much trouble is it worth to be extra sure that door parts are precisely milled? January 19, 2012

    Deposits and Payment Schedules for Cabinet Jobs
    Cabinetmakers share their views on schedules of payment for custom cabinetry. March 18, 2006

    Pushing the Envelope with a Herringbone Table Top
    Small pieces of wood sliced 1/8 inch thick, laid into a herringbone pattern, and applied to an MDF substrate on both sides, have been known to work as a custom table top. March 26, 2007

    A Brief History of Portable Sawmills
    September 10, 2001

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

    Shopping for a Planer Moulder
    A woodworker gets advice on equipment for producing S4S stock in the shop. April 18, 2015

    Certified construction lumber
    Laws governing the lumber used in building. December 17, 2002

    Setting and Adjusting Knives in an Old Planer
    1920's-era iron is rock solid, but it can be finicky. Here are some detailed pro tips for aligning the knives in an old-school machine. January 28, 2014

    Mounting a Sawblade on a Moulder
    It's a workable way to make multiple moldings at one pass, but it calls for special safety accessories. March 3, 2006

    Spalting Tips and Tricks
    A question about how to get rid of a bad batch of spalted Maple leads to a nice discussion of different ways to spalt wood, with photos. April 15, 2012

    Streamlining Moulder Set-Ups
    Shop owners discuss ways to make moulder set-up and changeover smoother and more efficient. August 21, 2006

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

    Crown Moulding for Crazy Angles
    How to figure and fit inside miter cuts for oddball intersections and radius curves. June 17, 2005

    Wide Board Table Tops
    Wide boards are a historically proven and viable table-top material. But think the issues through before you start. May 10, 2007

    Drawer Bottom Construction Material
    Home-center cabs may use 1/8" plywood for drawer bottoms, but pros in this thread explain why they prefer 1/4" or 1/2" material. December 27, 2006

    Attaching Drawer Fronts Efficiently
    Quick and simple methods for quality production. April 2, 2004

    Volume Pricing for Store Fixtures
    How can a woodworking shop bid low enough to get high-volume orders and still make money on the work? March 12, 2009

    Minimum Finish Room Space for a Small Shop
    A startup cabinet shop owner in a small rural market with no commercial finishers asks about a basic finish-room setup for his shop.October 19, 2013

    Cupping, Bowing KD VG WR Cedar?
    More fun with wood moisture: Figuring out why some supposedly kiln-dried cedar boards cupped and bowed after being resawn and planed. January 26, 2008

    Cabinet Side-to-Bottom Joint Design
    A discussion of whether to let cabinet sides run past the bottom and top shelves, or sit above and below them. October 14, 2009

    Whether to Finish the Undersides of Upper Cabinets
    Cabinetmakers discuss whether cabinet undersides should be finished. November 30, 2009

    Price and Quality — Sawing Oak Boards for Dump Truck Beds
    Sawing for a utility market like truck bed liners carries its own set of economic calculations. Here's a practical business discussion that delves into the pennies and the board feet. May 23, 2007

    Floating Bookshelves Without Brackets
    Creative ideas for supporting shelves. February 28, 2004

    Planing on edge
    Processing stock through planer to define parts' widths. January 3, 2003

    Troubleshooting Router Errors -- Hardware or Software?
    A CNC tech thought his machine's bad behavior was caused by mechanical adjustment problems, but it turned out to be bad numbers in the controller. Lesson learned. April 10, 2008

    Loose Tenon Joinery for Breadboard Tabletop Ends
    Here's a detailed discussion of breadboard joinery, focusing on whether loose tenons will serve the purpose in a Mesquite table top.March 28, 2012

    CNC Choices and Blind Dado Versus Dowel Cabinet Construction
    This wide-ranging discussion centers on CNC machinery capabilities in relation to different methods of building cabinets. November 25, 2005

    Finishing Wood Edges of Laminate Tops
    Suppose you want to edge-band laminate tops before finishing the edgebanding? Here are some creative ideas for protecting the laminate top from overspray while finishing just the edge. May 22, 2007

    More Thoughts on Grinding Moulder Knives
    Pros add to an earlier discussion about whether, when, and how to grind your own knives. October 2, 2005

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

    How Much Wood to Take Off Per Planer Pass
    A shop worker tasks with dimensioning a large volume of lumber gets advice on improving productivity and reducing drudgery without damaging the product, the equipment, or his work relationships. September 8, 2014

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

    Upgrading the Controller on an Older CNC Device
    It's hard to upgrade old equipment to a new computer, but here are some suggested workarounds for getting the most out of an outmoded setup. January 4, 2014

    Layout Software for Wainscoting
    There may not be a software application out there dedicated to wainscoting layout, but several cabinet design programs can readily accomplish it. November 8, 2008

    Clamping Veneer Core to Plywood
    Advice on clamping methods for gluing two panel faces together without a vacuum bag. July 20, 2011

    Finding woodlot property lines
    Techniques for determining where your property lines lie when they're obscured by brush. September 19, 2001

    Using Prefinished Plywood
    Cabinetmakers discuss why they use material that's finished on both sides, even where only one side will show. March 26, 2008

    Screwing Down a Spoilboard
    Here's a detailed discussion of whether, and how, to screw a spoilboard down to a phenolic CNC table when vacuum isn't doing the job. November 27, 2012

    Producing Stable Part Stock
    With little time and no system in place, can this shop produce parts that won't move over time? October 20, 2004

    Troubleshooting Nicks in Moulder Knives
    Newly ground knives can be damaged right away by hard mineral deposits within some hardwoods. Here's advice on knife material choices that could help avoid the problem. June 11, 2010

    Epoxy Bond Failure Between MDF and Paper-Backed Veneer
    What could be causing birch veneer to delaminate from MDF when applied with epoxy? November 15, 2010

    Free Span Limits of Cabinet Shelving
    For wide cabinets with double doors and no center stile, how far is too far for the shelves to span? Here are suggestions for stiffening wide span shelving. March 27, 2012

    Separate Toe Bases for Commercial Cabinetry
    For convenience and efficiency, these cabinetmakers build the toe kick and the main cabinet as separate pieces. September 8, 2008

    Pricing and Marketing
    It's been said before: don't set your prices too low. November 26, 2007

    Planning for Workflow Improvements
    A manager of a large shop who's working on streamlining the machine layout and work process gets advice on how to look before he leaps. October 2, 2007

    Quick and Dirty Rough Pricing
    Thoughts on how to price before you've learned how to price. December 14, 2009

    Measuring Resharpened Tools
    Tips and tricks for finding the true measurements of CNC cutter bits after sharpening. December 6, 2006

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

    CNC Rated Horsepower and Real Capacity
    Here's a good discussion of what horsepower ratings mean in the real world. January 2, 2012

    Distinguishing White Oak from Red
    Methods for discerning different oak types. May 19, 2004

    Sharpening Jointer and Planer Knives In-House
    Machines with built-in knife grinders can be a good investment. October 30, 2005

    Gluing Up Face-Frame to End-Panel Miters
    Cabinetmakers discuss a fussy assembly technique: joining a face-frame to an end panel. October 2, 2007

    Moving to Metric
    Tips on making the transition as smooth as possible. September 9, 2004

    Drawer Front Adjustment Issues
    Drawers with a sub-front and applied face offer the chance to adjust fit on site or during assembly. But what about four-piece drawer boxes with no sub-front? April 29, 2011

    Machining Humongous Crown
    Thoughts on the problematic practicalities of milling and installing 16-inch-wide crown moulding. September 19, 2009

    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

    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

    Red Alder Pros and Cons -- Pricing, Availability, Usefulness
    Pros discuss the cost, availability, and characteristics of Red Alder solid stock and sheet goods. February 25, 2005

    Mounting a Digital Scale on a Sliding Tablesaw
    Advice on the purchase, installation, and use of a digital scale on a sliding table saw. March 22, 2013

    Storing and Handling Large Volumes of Sawn Lumber
    Advice on how to stack and store 20,000 board feet of roughsawn lumber. September 6, 2010

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

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

    Re-Drying Kiln Dried Lumber
    An architectural woodwork mill gets advice on acclimating stock before machining it. December 9, 2010

    Wainscot with toe kick
    Notching and other ideas for integrating a toe kick with wainscot. January 3, 2003

    SawStop Setup
    Tips on adjusting the SawStop cabinet saw's safety brake. May 15, 2011

    Safe Control of Small Miter-Saw Off-Cuts
    When you have to cut a tiny mitered return piece on the chop saw, bits tend to fly out at dangerous speed. Here, carpenters suggest a half-dozen solutions. August 6, 2008

    Color Variations in Finished Maple
    A discussion of natural differences in wood color, and the effect of finish techniques that may moderate or exacerbate those differences. January 8, 2010

    Shop-Built Bandmill Blade Sharpeners
    Sawmillers share ideas for blade-sharpening rigs. August 29, 2006

    Plywood Thicknesses and Dado Widths
    A detailed discussion of the fine points of making a well-fit dado joint. Calipers, shims, decimals, fractions, and more. May 14, 2006

    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

    What's a "Green" Cabinet?
    Cabinetmakers discuss what makes kitchen cabinets environmentally friendly, and whether customers will pay for that. September 8, 2008

    Sliding Table Saw: Manual or Digital?
    Cabinetmakers consider how to assess the productivity benefits of a digital or computer-controlled slider. November 15, 2010

    Health Insurance for Employees
    Shop owners discuss the ins and outs of employer-sponsored health insurance plans. November 10, 2005

    Container-Bin Dust Collection Setup
    Shop owner describes a site-built rig for capturing dust and shavings using filters and a tarp on top of a shipping container. January 21, 2007

    Determining Square for Machine Setup and Q.C.
    Here's advice on shopping for reliable squares, checking for square on machines or cut parts, and setting up machinery to be true and square. April 6, 2011

    Sanding and Squaring Raised Panel Doors
    It's typical to build raised-panel doors a hair over-size so that they can be squared up accurately as a final step. In this thread, cabinetmakers describe the various ways they go about it. April 18, 2011

    Job Tracking Software
    05/26/2014

    Price and Quality for Interior Doors
    Custom woodworkers have to charge for quality that typical mass-market interior doors can't match. October 17, 2011

    Maintaining a Point of Reference
    Picking the brain of custom furnituremaker David Fay. July 17, 2002

    Blind Dado Versus Confirmat Construction with a Nested-Base CNC Setup
    Cabinetmakers describe their experiences with different assembly methods in CNC cabinet production. December 10, 2007

    Making Crown Moulding on a CNC Router
    Tips and tricks from those who have tried it. October 8, 2005

    How to Make Historically Accurate Curved Window Frames
    Advice on whether (and how) to steam-bend, laminate, or "brick-lay" the parts for a reproduction curved window. April 22, 2014

    Measuring-Tape Accuracy
    Finding an accurate tape measure is a challenge. Ensuring an accurate match between two different tapes is even more challenging. July 11, 2007

    Turning Solid Wood Drums
    Woodworkers discuss the problem of turning and hollowing out large logs. March 3, 2006

    Face Frame Dadoing
    A frameless pro gets advice on fitting face frames to cabinets for the first time. January 19, 2011

    Attaching Face Frames to Cabs
    Preferred methods of joinery. January 28, 2004

    Storing Wood in a Subtropical Climate
    Thoughts on how to keep air-dried lumber sawn on site from decaying while stored for a season or two — in Nicaragua June 22, 2012

    Preventing Insect Infestation in Lumber Production
    Pesticides have limited usefulness and significant hazards. Good yard hygeine and application of heat are the more practical choices. February 14, 2006

    Outsourced Door Tolerances
    Fine accuracy is achievable if a producer cares to put in the effort. September 8, 2007

    Wide-Board Table Top with no Warping
    Can it be done? Maybe. February 26, 2005

    Glue Joint Ripping Capability on the Gang Rip Saw
    Tim Brown of Mereen-Johnson Machine Company offers tips on stock prepping, equipment setup, maintenance, and operation that can allow you to achieve a joint suitable for edge gluing directly off the gang rip saw. August 6, 2010

    Upgrading a Manual Bandmill for Powered Control
    Advice on taking muscle power out of the equation for operating a bandmill. April 10, 2007

    Spindle Fan Failure Headaches
    Spindle cooling fans can be a weak point on CNC equipment, causing expensive and time-consuming breakdowns. Here, pros commiserate and offer advice. January 27, 2008

    Machining and Tooling for Large Tenon Production
    Woodworkers suggest workable setups for high-volume production of large tenons for heavy doors. April 24, 2006

    Lumber for Cabinetmaking: Air-Dried Versus Kiln-Dried
    Cabinetmakers explain why they prefer kiln-dried, skip-planed stock for solid wood cabinetry. April 13, 2010

    Advantages of Taper Sawing
    Sawing parallel to the bark produces higher-quality boards. Here's an explanation, with some how-to tips. October 29, 2008

    Simple, Low-Cost Dust Collection Setups
    Pros suggest ideas for an entry-level dust collection system for a garage shop. April 18, 2006

    Scribing Baseboard for an Uneven Floor
    Here are some good tips on how to scribe base shoe molding to an uneven tile floor around the toe kicks of kitchen cabinets. October 27, 2011

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

    Dr. Gene Wengert - Giving Free Advice Became a Habit
    How Gene Wengert became the Wood Doctor, and how he helps woodworkers on and offline. July 16, 2002

    Keeping Wood Tight to the Moulder Fence
    Advice on moulder setup to keep wide stock from drifting away from the fence during operation. December 27, 2008

    Reviving an Old Sharpening Stone
    Here's the story of an old, legacy grinding wheel and the difficulties a woodworker encountered while trying to make it work again. January 2, 2012

    Open or Sealed Bearings?
    A shop owner struggles with a decision about after-market bearings for an older Italian moulder. March 4, 2009

    Shopping for a Profile Grinder
    Advice on getting into knife grinding, for mid-job touch-up sharpening or for needed custom profiles, without an excessive investment in time or money. April 21, 2011

    Getting the Best out of Large Sycamore Logs
    Advice on how to get good value from large-diameter Sycamore logs. December 6, 2009

    CNC Design and Control Software for Boat Interiors
    Advice on using Rhino software for curved work on boats (particularly the interiors). October 19, 2014

    Blade Considerations for an Under-Powered Bandmill
    When working with large logs on a bandsaw mill with a relatively low-power motor, fewer teeth per inch and more lubrication might be help prevent overheating. April 18, 2015

    How to Charge for Custom Sawing
    A discussion of realistic fees for sawing a customer's logs at their location with a portable mill. January 14, 2008

    Building Cabinets with Prefinished Plywood
    Advice on assembly methods and other tips and tricks for building cabs with prefinished plywood. April 17, 2013

    Island Clearance
    How much space around an island? Code and comfort considerations apply. April 14, 2005

    Insurance Work Estimating
    You can make a decent buck on insurance work if you estimate in exacting detail. February 11, 2009

    Glazing Performance with MDF Versus Wood
    Will a glazed finish hold up better on wood than it will on MDF? September 29, 2009

    Streaky Lacquer Problem
    Pros troubleshoot a case of striping and streaking in a post-catalyzed lacquer job, and discuss how to fix the finish. October 18, 2005

    Machinery Layout Ideas
    Shop owners discuss ways to arrange a straightline ripsaw, molder, and wide-belt sander, and how to efficiently move materials from one station to the next. March 6, 2008

    Improving Moulder Efficiency
    Two guys have their hands full trying to satisfy a busy shop's moulding needs. Here, they get some advice on how to streamline their operation. March 29, 2006

    Older Moulder Spindle Alignment Problems
    Expert advice on finding the reasons for a moulder spindle going out of alignment with the table. December 9, 2010

    Quick-Release Mounting Rigs for Power Feeders
    Ideas for attaching power feeders to machines so that the power feeders can be quickly mounted and dismounted. January 29, 2009

    Dadoes for Cabinet Case Construction
    Cabinetmakers explain why they like dadoes. October 27, 2008

    Bowing in a Panel Glue-Up
    Woodworkers consider why a one-inch thick shelf made up of a 3/4-inch wood layer glued to a 1/4-inch MDF layer came out of the vacuum bag bowed. October 13, 2012

    Setting Jointer Blade Height
    Experienced hands go over the fine points of setting up a jointer for snipe-free operation. June 23, 2005

    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

    Whether to Leave Equipment Running
    Here's a discussion of the cost, efficiency, and safety aspects of leaving equipment running for periods of time, versus shutting machinery down the moment it's not being actively used. September 15, 2011

    Eastern Hemlock for Post and Beam Construction
    Beetle kill is taking a toll on Eastern Hemlock. Is the wood worth harvesting for timber framing? December 8, 2012

    Sticky Nut Problems with Spindle Changes
    Lock nuts on shaper spindles can be stubborn and awkward when it's time to change the spindle. Here's how some machine owners tackle the problem. April 29, 2012

    Repairing a Rusty Spindle Taper on a CNC Machine
    Cleaning off rust is doable, but more severe pitting could cause trouble. September 23, 2013

    Portable Air-Assisted Airless Setup
    Advice on an AAA compressor and gun kit that you can conveniently cart from shop to shop. November 25, 2008

    Matching New Doors to Re-Faced Cabinet Frames
    Pros offer various approaches to getting frames and doors to match each other, and the customer's expectations. August 30, 2007

    Joinery Details for Wood Doors
    Crafting wood doors is an advanced capability that has to be learned from practice. But here are a few tips. June 15, 2014

    Planing and Moulding for a Sawmill Operation
    Is it worth the investment for a sawmill operator to step up to more advanced solid wood machining? January 17, 2011

    Recessed Scribes for Frameless Cabinet Installation
    Advice on accurate scribing for scribe strips against walls, when the strips are set back slightly from the cabinet face. February 11, 2010

    Drying and Sawing Sycamore Logs for Beams
    Advice on how to get useable large-dimension lumber out of Sycamore logs. January 8, 2010

    Training for a Moulder Operator
    Hands-on professional training is vital for anyone setting out to operate ond of these complicated and powerful machines. May 12, 2005

    Sawing a Black Walnut Root
    The lower stump and root of a big walnut tree can yield beautiful figured wood, but the work is a huge hassle. January 27, 2008

    Power Feeder on a Jointer
    A power feeder can't make the judgment calls of a hand operator for straightening the first face of a board, but it can boost productivity and improve safety. July 3, 2008

    Crown Moulding and Cathedral Ceilings
    The joint between horizontal to rake treatments when applying crown in a cathedral-ceilinged room involves some complex geometry, and usually creates awkward visuals. Here's more discussion on this pesky problem. April 6, 2007

    Should Cabinet Door Glass Be Tempered?
    A discussion of why tempered glass is preferable in some situations, and some information about tempering and about costs. September 27, 2009

    Troubleshooting Checking in African Mahogany
    Woodworkers puzzle over unusual cracking in some African Mahogany rough-sawn stock. February 6, 2010

    Straightline Rip Saw Kickback Concerns
    A discussion of prudent safety precautions to take with a straight-line rip saw. July 18, 2008

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

    Good Results with a New Helical Cutterhead
    A woodworker praises his new helical planer head. July 29, 2011

    Riving Knife Choices and Use
    A discussion of the use of riving knives on the table saw, and of sources of aftermarket riving knives. March 22, 2013

    Achieving a 3-D Effect with Curly Maple
    Comments on enhancing grain figure and chatoyance. December 27, 2006

    Preventing Rust When Milling Wet Material
    A discussion of lubricants and cleaners for preventing rust on machinery. August 14, 2007

    Inverter Cooling and Ventilation
    Inverter power supply electronics generates heat, and the units should be adequately cooled and ventilated for good performance and long life.October 26, 2011

    Template Routing -- with a Vacuum Clamp
    March 19, 2002

    End Checking in Beech Blocks
    Drying cracks in imported Beech blocks may be the re-opening of existing cracks, related to changes in atmospheric relative humidity. November 27, 2007

    Bending Mahogany Trim
    A furniture-maker gets tips on making tight curves with Magohany. October 2, 2005

    Cabinet Assembly Production Rate for a One-Man Shop
    How long does it take to put a cabinet together? How many notes on a saxophone? But here are some thoughts and opinions. February 12, 2009

    White Ash, Emerald Borer, Quarantine, and De-Barking
    Technical and legal isues relating to log transport, hygeine, and limiting the spread of damaging insect infestations. September 6, 2010

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

    Table Top Mistake/Wood Movement
    A craftsman gets into trouble with incorrect wood orientation in a table top. It's a learning experience. April 20, 2011

    Tooling Considerations with a Moulder Upgrade
    Shop owners and experts discuss the tooling costs and choices relating to a new moulder purchase. June 23, 2006

    Catalyzing a Vinyl Toner
    A highly specialized discussion of the fine points involved when using a wiping oil stain in combination with a catalyzed finish and a vinyl toner. February 19, 2006

    Coping Baseboard
    Trim carpenters agree coped joints are best. Here's advice on doing them well. June 16, 2010

    Chain-Saw Milling
    For small-scale production on a budget, a furniture-maker reports good results from a chain-saw mill. October 15, 2010

    Exterior Curved Handrails
    Some general thoughts on materials and methods for constructing a custom curved handrail for a set of front entry steps on a historic home. February 1, 2015

    Spiral Insert Cutter Finish Quality
    Spiral insert cutter heads may leave faint lines on planed wood. October 2, 2005

    Cost for Staining Custom Moulding
    A small shop does some basic cost figuring for unfamiliar work: an incidental stain job. October 19, 2013

    Phase Converter, Transformer, and Controller Issues with a Big Moulder
    Troubleshooting power conversion and startup problems with a complicated electrical arrangement. January 25, 2010

    Cork Flooring: Install Before or After Cabinets?
    A discussion of the practical issues with cabinets and a floating cork floor. November 30, 2009

    Installing an Interlocking Door Threshold
    Using tail wags, ear movements, growls, and barks, an old dog describes in detail the installation process for a Pemko interlocking residential door threshold. October 19, 2014

    Whether to Use Reclaimed Pickle-Vat Lumber for Stickers
    An interesting discussion on the properties of old-growth lumber that has been used in a vat for brining pickles. June 13, 2014

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

    Equipment to Rip Flooring Blanks
    What's best, a straight-line or gang saw? Gang comes out ahead in this long discussion. October 2, 2005

    Harvesting and Selling Eastern Red Cedar
    A discussion of the potential market for Eastern Red Cedar logs, boards, or standing timber. April 24, 2014

    Shimming Cabinets
    Experienced installers share tips for fitting cabinets in place. April 14, 2005

    Why Use a CNC for Drilling Dowel Holes?
    Flexibility, accuracy, and speed — the advantages are pretty obvious. August 14, 2007

    Buying a Planer for Big Timbers
    Heavy-duty planing capability requires a whole different class of machine. March 9, 2010

    Troubleshooting Snipe on a Jointer
    An introduction to the wonderful world of jointer knife and table adjustment. October 15, 2010

    Cabinet Bottom Details for Recessed Under-Cabinet Lights
    Ideas for building cabinet bottoms that will conveniently accept "puck lights." March 1, 2006

    CNC Decimal-Point Quirk
    CNC controllers may occasionally ignore instructions when the numbers do not include a decimal point. March 28, 2008

    An Antique Wood Scraper
    Woodworkers puzzle over an old piece of shop iron and share some old-time lore. September 28, 2006

    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

    Bar Top Wood Movement Issues Explained
    Yet another discussion of the reasons that large table or bar-top glue-ups tend to self-destruct. August 22, 2014

    Troubleshooting Planer Performance with a New Helical Head
    After you install a new helical insert cutterhead, you typically need to make other adjustments to the machinery before it will run properly. February 15, 2015

    Bandsaw Tuneup
    Advice on maintaining, repairing, and upgrading a 1990's-era bandsaw to improve adjustability and precision. November 16, 2010

    Moulders
    Basic info on moulders. November 12, 2008

    Idea: a Sawmill with No Frame?
    Forumgoers kick around the concept of a "gantry" bandmill that would roll on wheels on a slab, instead of sliding on a steel frame. October 3, 2009

    Managing a Neglected Old Stand of Red Pine
    A sixty-year-old red pine plantation is now crowded and unhealthy. What to do? June 14, 2014

    Beaded Face Frame Basics
    Advice on how to add the "cheese cove" or "quirk bead" detail to beaded face frame cabinets. February 28, 2012

    Troubleshooting Wobble in a 48-Inch Sawmill Blade
    Detailed discussion of the factors that can make a circular sawmill blade deform enough to start wobbling. August 30, 2007

    Out-of-Whack Floor Cabinet Installation Choices
    Cabinet installers discuss leg levelers and other methods of installing base cabinets when floor levels vary. December 27, 2008

    Phase Converters and Variable Frequency Drives
    50 hertz, 60 hertz ... single-phase, three-phase ... here's some info on the gizmos you need to run motors on a different kind of power. February 4, 2011

    Pricing and Legalities for Portable Sawmilling
    What should you charge, and should you let the customer help? February 26, 2005

    Spoilboard Choices
    CNC owners discuss the options for spoilboard material and dimensions. October 1, 2005

    Getting Started with Vacuum-Press Veneering
    Advice on starter equipment and learning resources for a veneering newbie. March 26, 2013

    Melamine Versus Plywood for Kitchen Cabinets
    It's an apples-to-oranges comparison, but one that sets off a thoughtful exchange of views about workability and performance in this thread from the Cabinetmaking forum. June 28, 2005

    Bad Client
    09/08/2014

    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

    Clogged Dust Collector Lines on a 5-Head Moulder
    When dust collection lines plug up, the problem could be vacuum, wood moisture content, or other factors. April 10, 2007

    Solutions for a Curling Spoilboard
    You can flip the spoilboard when it curls and flycut the other side, or you can fasten it down at the perimeter with nylon screws. March 28, 2010

    Lipping the Wood Edge of a Laminate Table Top
    Advice on setting up to make wood edges flush to laminate table tops on a production basis. July 3, 2008

    Pitch Builds On Left Side Of Blade Only
    12/31/2014

    Terminating Crown Moulding at a Vent
    A high-wall air-conditioning register interrupts a run of crown molding. What are the installer's choices? Pros supply ideas. July 5, 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

    Troubleshooting Moulder Head Movement
    Pros help figure out the problem with a moulder's top head. September 28, 2006

    Vacuum Capacity, Spoilboards, and Hold-down Effectiveness
    A nested CNC owner wonders if his vacuum pump has enough horsepower. Others chime in with observations about spoilboards, gaskets, and assessing vacuum pump performance. February 13, 2006

    Color and Shade Issues in Book-Matched Veneer
    Sawing can create a "light side" and a "dark side" on veneer pieces, leading to visual appearance issues in bookmatched veneer layups. Here are some explanations of the issue and some suggested solutions. July 26, 2005

    Cabinet Leveling: Rear Levelers Versus a Ledger Strip
    Cabinet installers compare the cost and efficiency of different methods for leveling the back side of cabinets. June 12, 2014

    Machining and Gluing Challenges with Ipe
    Here are a few tips and cautions about working with Ipe wood, especially the difficult problem of achieving a lasting glue bond. October 11, 2012

    Deck Construction with Ipe
    Woodworkers talk about working and fastening Ipe decking, and discuss its machinability and toxicity. February 6, 2007

    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

    Pricing Cabinet Installs
    This thread on installation pricing takes an interesting approach: Compare with what the big-box stores charge. December 2, 2006

    Horsepower Requirements for a Widebelt Sander
    How much horsepower should a widebelt have? March 9, 2010

    Troubleshooting Moulder Jams
    Strategies for dealing with the problem when boards get stuck in the moulder. April 24, 2009

    Plywood and Lumber Rack Ideas
    Thoughts, suggestions, and examples of shop-built material storage racks. September 26, 2009

    Good Bandsaw Blade for Resawing Veneer?
    Woodworkers discuss veneer production on the bandsaw. January 12, 2012

    Due Diligence when Purchasing a Company
    When investing in an existing company, make sure your accountant gives the books a thorough going-over. March 18, 2006

    Selling Furniture Through a Gallery
    What's a fair business deal when you place your work in a gallery? August 30, 2005

    Panel Processing Time with and without CNC
    A CNC shop and a cabinetmaker using conventional equipment compare the labor time used to cut up and bore an entire kitchen. January 1, 2012

    Home built bandsaw mill
    Profusely illustrated piece on building your own bandmill. June 16, 2003

    Engraving a 3-D Rope Pattern with a CNC Router
    Suggestions and advice for programming a CNC router to carve a circular braided rope pattern. January 28, 2009

    Washing Fresh-Cut Lumber
    Washing excess sawdust off boards should be no problem. But why not used compressed air, or just a broom? November 28, 2006

    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

    Cabinets over outlets and cables
    Options for installing over electrical outlets and computer cables. July 9, 2002

    Buying Shop Equipment at Online Auction Sites
    Some people report satisfaction; others, not so much. So it's "buyer beware." February 9, 2008

    Widebelt Accuracy
    10/03/2013

    Arched "Furniture Toe" Cabinet Kicks
    Cabinetmakers discuss arched-front cabinet kicks. June 26, 2009

    Fine Points of End Coating
    Advice on applying Anchorseal or roofing tar to log ends immediately after felling. October 19, 2013

    Lumber Quality above the Butt Log
    There's a lot of useable lumber left behind in short log ends that commercial sawmill's won't accept. But that higher-up wood can be tricky to work with. October 4, 2011

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

    Slowing Planer Feed Rate
    Advice and cautions on ways to slow down the feed rate of a planer. November 27, 2007

    Finishing Split-Jamb Doors in the Shop
    Advice on handling and stacking unwieldy split-jamb doors while finishing before installation. July 18, 2013

    Success with Finicky Polyurethanes
    Some polyurethanes require just the right touch, and even an experienced finisher may experience runs, orange peel, or other problems. May 16, 2014

    Controlling Mildew in Air-Drying Lumber
    Surface mildew in a stack of boards being air-dried should respond to some dehumidification in the space. April 15, 2012

    Finger-Jointed Wood from 2x Scrap
    A discussion about the practicality of turning off-cuts into useable studs by finger-jointing. July 30, 2007

    Outfeed Table Plan
    Construction ideas for an outfeed table with mounted router. March 14, 2004

    Removing Rust from a Table Saw
    Advice on getting rust off machinery, from simple scrubbing to high-tech electrolysis. October 29, 2012

    Is Western Hemlock Suitable for Doors and Window Sash?
    A discussion of the properties and best use of Hemlock. September 7, 2013

    Pricing Lumber in a Down Market
    A conversation about how to charge practical prices for lumber sawn from old, legacy trees. January 25, 2010

    Tablesaw guards
    Safe standard and alternative tablesaw guards and splitters. July 24, 2001

    Mesquite Lore
    Texas woodworkers share their knowledge of Mesquite wood. August 21, 2006

    Wide Board Mahogany for a Table Top
    Forget the "ripping and flipping" myth — just use good joinery and the right supports. March 26, 2009

    Building Bee Hive Boxes
    Bee hives are mass-produced at prices the small craftsman can't easily compete with. July 12, 2012

    Business Transitions and Divorce
    Selling a business or otherwise disposing of assets can get very messy in the midst of a divorce. December 6, 2008

    Replaceable Cutterheads Versus Re-Sharpening
    A quick discussion on the pros and cons of resharpening your own tooling on the planer. April 18, 2015

    Lumber Stress in "Fence-Row" Trees
    Cherry trees growing on a fence-line may have lumber stress (and interesting grain) March 14, 2005

    Quarter-Sawing with a Swing Blade Mill
    How to saw for vertical grain and figure using a swing-blade mill. May 27, 2014

    Hogging Blades on Gang Rip Saws
    Equipping a rip saw with a hogging blade can have advantages. October 4, 2007

    Whether to Make Your Own Moulder Knives
    Info on how to grind moulder knives, and thoughts on whether it's worth the time and cost to do so. December 30, 2007

    Skilled Labor and Old-School Arc Drawing
    The quickest path between two ideas is never a straight line, Einstein. January 2, 2012

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

    Buying a Widebelt Sander
    Advice on getting good value for the dollar when purchasing a widebelt on a budget. December 19, 2009

    Chisel Sharpening Setups
    Woodworkers discuss jigs and equipment for sharpening chisels. May 13, 2009

    Buying a Used Straight Line Rip Saw
    Maintenance, wear and tear, and other factors to consider when purchasing a second-hand straight line rip saw. November 14, 2014

    Large Veneered Conference Table Top
    A discussion of how to lay up veneered components and assemble them for a large conference table. March 13, 2009

    Charging Walk-Ins for Occasional Cuts on a Saw
    Making one cut for somebody who walks into your shop isn't much of a money-maker. So what is it worth? December 28, 2014

    Hardened or Coated-Steel Knife Material
    Use and value considerations of plasma-coated or hardened cutters. August 30, 2007

    Estimating Sawmill Overrun
    Understanding the difference between the board feet estimated in a log and the board feet actually produced. May 11, 2005

    Maintaining a TimberKing B20
    Tips on care and feeding of a portable sawmill. November 27, 2007

    Tooling Life: Assessing Cutterheads for Replacement
    Straight-bore cutterheads can last a long time, under ideal service conditions. But here's what to look for if you're wondering whether it's time to replace one. April 21, 2011

    Straight Lining Rough Lumber
    Efficient methods for creating an edge. December 9, 2004

    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

    Routing Dadoes with a Vertical Panel Saw
    People who have relied on a vertical panel saw for dadoing panels say the idea is problematic at best. February 26, 2007

    Spray Booth Filter, Blower, and Door Choices
    Finishers discuss desirable characteristics in a new spray booth. December 1, 2005

    First CNC for Furniture Production
    While considering his options for a first CNC, an owner asks colleagues for their recommendations. February 25, 2005

    Glass Stops for Window Sashes — Inside or Outside?
    Here's a discussion of how to hold the glass in on custom windows built using modern insulated glass. March 4, 2007

    Choosing the Best Rip Saw for Your Application
    Adding one or two moving blades to the straight line rip saw setup can boost your useful yield closer to 100 percent. December 22, 2010

    Setup Tips for a Small Moulder
    Tips on depth of cut, and on supporting the open side of the moulder to reduce chatter. September 30, 2010

    Dollar Value of a Walnut Burl
    Walnut burls are extremely rare, but that does not mean they're worth money: the proof is in the sawing.October 26, 2011

    Band mills versus circular mills
    Choosing the right sawmill for your unique operation. April 3, 2004

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

    Variable Angle Chamfers in a Production Job
    Shaper? Router? Table saw? A woodworker wants to know the best equipment choice for machining large quantities of beveled flat stock at various angles with high accuracy and ease of adjustment. June 4, 2012

    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

    Tips for a Black Finish with Rub-Through
    Advice on formulas, application, and sanding for a distressed black-over-brown sand-through finish. September 30, 2009

    Job Site Toolbox Ideas
    Installers tell how they transport and organize their tools on the job. December 9, 2007

    Breaking Loose a Stuck Shaper Spindle
    Sometimes that sucker just doesn't want to come out. Here are a handful of proven ways to persuade it. September 10, 2007

    CNC Dust Collection Improvements
    CNC owners discuss ways to boost the effectiveness of CNC dust collection and keep the table and shop clean. March 12, 2009

    Timber Mats for Construction Sitework
    Information on heavy-timber mats used to support heavy excavation equipment on soft ground (a potential value-added product for sawmillers). November 28, 2006

    CNC-Lathe Hybrids
    It's tricky, but yes — a four-axis CNC can be rigged to operate as a lathe for detailing cylindrical wood elements. August 3, 2009

    Drum Sander Vs. Wide Belt Sander
    10/17/2014

    Plywood Inconsistencies
    Advice on shopping for cabinet-grade plywood with a consistent thickness. October 13, 2010

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

    Working with Pre-Finished Plywood
    A little extra care is needed to prevent scratches, but the convenience can be well worth it. November 11, 2005

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

    Old Jointer Accident Story
    Jointers can send fragments of metal blades flying like shrapnel. You're lucky if all you get is a good scare. March 27, 2012

    Wood Flooring Yield and Waste Factor
    How much rough lumber should I order for milling into a given quantity of tongue and groove wood flooring? June 8, 2011

    Recognizing Curly Wood
    A practiced eye can spot interesting grain figure in a stump by looking at the bark. October 4, 2007

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

    Paulownia Characteristics and Uses
    A fast-growing, light and strong semi-tropical wood, Paulownia has enough value to be worth stealing. Here's an example growing on a bathroom windowsill. September 5, 2010

    Stair Tread Returns
    Tips on applying returns to the end of stair treads. December 26, 2006

    Live Edge Fireplace Mantel Advice
    Practical details for making a large-dimension rustic mantelpiece with a natural log edge. January 18, 2011

    Converting Bitmap Images to CNC-Machinable Files
    Advice and show-and-tell examples of machining curves when starting with a simple drawing to import. September 15, 2011

    Why Saw Lumber Thinner?
    Sawmillers discuss the economics and practicality of sawing 12/4 versus 4/4 lumber. January 13, 2006

    Three-Phase and Single-Phase Power
    Shop owners discuss running a single-phase motor using two legs of a three-phase power source. May 28, 2006

    Identifying the Wood Species for an Antique Chair
    April 18, 2010

    Performance Issues with "Roasted Birch"
    The process of heating wood to 300°F takes a toll in terms of strength, durability, and workability. December 9, 2008

    Construction Boring Patterns
    Is there a way to set up a construction borer so it can drill dowel holes for both upper and lower cabs, without a lot of changing of bits? April 18, 2011

    Increasing RPMs and Feed Speed on a Jointer Moulder
    In theory, upping the RPMs and feed speeds at the same time will allow faster production with the same number of knife marks per inch. However, there are a few practical cautions to keep in mind. February 27, 2007

    Weinig Moulder Help
    10/26/2013

    Tweaking a Segmented Infeed Roller on a Wide Planer
    A woodshop owner considers whether he can modify his infeed roller so it won't leave marks on the lumber. June 18, 2009

    Troubleshooting Finish Chipping
    A finisher asks for help with top-coat chipping of catalyzed finishes. A change in sanding methods turns out to be the culprit. August 30, 2005

    Sanding or Planing Edges
    Ways to get drawer and door edges smooth while keeping them straight and square. March 3, 2006

    Wide-Belt Sanding Maple: Burning Problem
    Grit choice and other factors that can reduce burning when sanding Maple. April 30, 2009

    Miniature Solar Kilns
    Very small solar kilns are indeed practicable, if you only need to dry small pieces of wood. December 31, 2012

    Assessing an Old Circle Sawmill
    A discussion about getting a rusty old circle mill up and running again, including thoughts about safety and about restoring the old blade. . September 5, 2011

    Upgrading to a Heavy-Duty Planer
    Dollar for dollar, buying a heavy-duty used machine is probably a better value than buying a less powerful unit new. February 15, 2015

    Air-Dried Pine for Exterior Siding and Trim
    A discussion of keeping pitch from gumming up the planer, and on priming knots in Pine to avoid bleeding. Nice photos in this thread. May 30, 2011

    Bullnose Stair Tread Returns
    Several ways to get a perfect return. April 14, 2005

    Bandmill Blade Sharpening on a Budget
    Advice on setting up to sharpen and set bandmill blades, with a minimum investment of money (if not time). June 18, 2010

    Is It Necessary to Sand Mouldings?
    Sanding equipment for your moulding operation shouldn't be needed if knives are sharp and well balanced and the machine is well set up. September 5, 2006

    Compensating for Bit Shape when Touching Off
    When you "touch off" brad point or V-shaped drill bits, but you want the bit to drill all the way through the material, how do you adjust your settings or programs? June 8, 2008

    Infeed Systems for Moulders
    A moulding manufacturer wants to set up a continuous infeed system for one of his machines. He gets tips and advice on what works and what doesn't. July 13, 2005

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

    Value-Added Product Opportunities for Sawmill Operations
    Forum technical advisor Steve Brakovitch kicks off a discussion of value-added products that sawmillers can produce using their lumber products or even their incidental waste. May 13, 2005

    Producing Drying Defects on Purpose
    A client requests surface checks in his kiln charge of white oak. Should the operator oblige? May 11, 2005

    Bacterial Action in Wood
    Temperature and the availability of oxygen help determine which sort of bacteria can thrive in wood, and therefore how the infected wood might smell. January 27, 2007

    Running Baseboard and Casing in One Pass
    Can you run baseboard moulding or casing on a four-head moulder, using the first knife to create the necessary back-relief? October 14, 2006

    Truing Up a Jointer Outfeed Table
    Gib screws on the back of some jointers allow fine adjustment of the infeed and outfeed table positions. May 14, 2006

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

    Left-Tilt Versus Right-Tilt Table Saws
    In response to a question about which is better, here's a well-thought-out list of pros and cons. December 28, 2006

    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

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

    Troubleshooting SawStop False Trips
    Saw Stop blade brakes rarely activate without reason. But in this case ... February 17, 2012

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

    Moulder Operator Skills and Pay
    Feedback on the going rate for moulder operators in different parts of the country, and thoughts on how to earn at the top of the scale. December 30, 2007

    Vertical Panel Saw Score and Cut Accuracy
    Advice on adjustments to keep the score cut and the through cut aligned on an older vertical panel saw. October 13, 2012

    A Wood Mantle for an Existing Stone Fireplace
    A discussion of design values and installation issues for a new wood mantle to be installed onto an existing cobblestone fireplace chimney. October 3, 2011

    Attaching Cabinets To Concrete Or Steel Stud Walls
    Pros give tips on cleats and specialty screws. April 14, 2005

    Grinding Wheels for Carbide Knives
    Advice on grinding wheel choices and grinding techniques for carbide tooling. March 9, 2010

    Installing Pre-Finished Millwork Versus Finishing on Site
    and in most cases, a higher-quality job. April 6, 2007

    West Coast Live Oak Uses
    This discussion of Live Oak lumber characteristics includes some info about the "Sudden Oak Death" disease that is plaguing the West Coast. July 30, 2007

    Shipping Bandmill Blades
    A bandmill operator got some blades back from the resharpener with broken teeth. Were they damaged in shippping? August 31, 2005

    Jointer Stones 101
    A basic rundown on knive jointer stone types and preparation. February 14, 2007

    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

    Flush Dowel Joints Using a CNC
    Edge doweling accurate enough to allow flush joining of panels edge to edge is problematic on CNC equipment. November 10, 2006

    Portable Power Planer for Shop Use?
    Cabinetmakers tend to be dissatisfied with the performance of small hand-held power planers. For cabinet work you need real shop machinery. February 20, 2008

    Sawing Short Walnut Logs
    Advice on getting good lumber yield from a batch of 5-foot and 6-foot logs cut from a nice, fat Walnut tree. February 12, 2007

    Machining Scallops or Flutes into MDF Panels
    With CNC equipment, you can machine any kind of regular or irregular scallops, waves, or flutes into MDF — but it can be pricey, and makes a lot of dust. January 26, 2008

    Laminate Trimming Technique
    Bit selection and lubricant choice for trouble-free trimming of countertop edges. March 14, 2006

    Achieving Consistent Color on Large Jobs
    It can be tricky to keep color consistent on a large area of wall paneling. Here, finishers discuss the approaches that work. February 13, 2006

    Rip First, Or Sand First?
    For an oak laminating shop, economy, efficiency and safety are all factors. April 10, 2005

    "Standard" Cabinet Dimensions
    Cabinetmakers discuss the fine points of "standard" cabinet sizes. October 1, 2005

    Onion Skinning and Thickness Planing/Sanding
    For accuracy and consistency, what's practical and economical: a belt sander, a planer, or a fly-cutter on the CNC? April 21, 2011

    Drying Large Rounds - Preventing Splitting
    Is it possible to dry these without problems? October 20, 2003

    Down-Sizing the Motor on a Used Sander
    A shop owner can get a great deal on a used wide-belt, but he doesn't think his shop has the amps to run it. What are his options for matching his power to the machine? September 17, 2008

    Collet Torquing, Collet Maintenance, and Bit Breakage
    Fine points relating to collets and bits. June 17, 2009

    Confirmat Screw Spacing
    Pros share opinions and experiences. April 10, 2005

    Uses for an Edge Sander
    It's a handy machine for all sorts of things, if you know how to use it. October 2, 2006

    Finishing Figured, Spalted Maple
    A discussion of how to enhance the grain and figure of spalted maple. November 13, 2005

    5 Piece Door Construction Method
    08/02/2015

    Flooring First, or Cabinets?
    Cabinet installers discuss whether they'd rather set base cabs before or after the tile flooring is laid. October 25, 2006

    End Panel for a Dishwasher in a Frameless Cabinet Run
    When the dishwasher falls at the end of a run of frameless cabinets, what's a good end panel detail? Here are several suggestions. June 17, 2010

    Vomit-Like Odor of Bacterially Infected Wood
    When cabinets or wood smell like vomit, a likely culprit is bacterial infections in the trees the wood was made from. Unfortunately, there is no known fix. April 20, 2008

    Dehumidifier Kiln Chamber Size
    A discussion of constructing the drying box to fit the dehumidifier capacity and the intended lumber dimensions and quantity to be dried. October 26, 2011

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

    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

    Moulder Maintenance in a Dusty Shop
    Advice on a lubrication and cleaning routine for a moulder in a shop with inadequate dust collection. January 29, 2009

    Face Glue-Up Techniques for Making Turning Blanks
    Woodworkers discuss the face preparation and gluing issues involved in making large blanks for turning. January 9, 2008

    Kitchen Design and Oversized Refrigerators
    Deep refrigerators add complexity to cabinet layout and installation. April 20, 2007

    Wood I.D. Puzzle
    Another guessing game about wood species — this time, a hurricane-downed log from south Texas. April 18, 2009

    Knife Weight Balancing Tolerances and Scale Choices
    Paired knives on a moulder should weigh within a tenth of a gram of each other. Here's advice on measuring and achieving that. October 19, 2013

    Sawing Eastern Red Cedar
    Tips on handling and sawing cedar logs to obtain marketable product. October 4, 2007

    Setting Yourself Apart from the Crowd
    What makes a cabinetmaker's offerings special for high-end customers? February 12, 2009

    Scribing Face Frames To The Wall on Two Sides
    Tricks for scribing both ends of a small cabinet to fit against walls on either side. November 19, 2006

    Holding Small Cut-Outs in Place
    Tiny cut-out pieces created when profiling CNC grill-work can pop out, land on the panel, and cause trouble. Here are some tips on keeping those small pieces in place or controlling where they end up. June 30, 2007

    Balancing moulder heads
    A discussion about out-of-balance knives in a moulder/planer. June 13, 2001

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

    Preventing a Tool Holder from Sticking
    Some tool holders stick and make a "popping" sound. The solution: frequent cleaning. December 6, 2006

    Planer Infeed Roller Marks
    Advice on how to back off the pressure on a planer infeed roller in order to prevent marking of the wood. July 22, 2013

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

    Working with Resawn Moulding Blanks
    Careful resawing can economize on material, but it can also introduce stress-related movement of the stock. September 17, 2012

    Choosing a Saw Blade for a Radial Arm Saw
    Advice on specs, and brand recommendations, for a furnituremaker's radial arm saw. July 29, 2012

    Corner Joints for Rope Molding
    Cuts won't match up, unless you have left-hand and right-hand versions. May 4, 2005

    Troubleshooting Cross-Grain Scratches from a Wide-Belt Sander
    A better quality of belt or a platen adjustment might solve the problem. January 29, 2009

    Glue Line Rip Saw
    Will a straight-line rip saw make cuts clean enough for glue joints? November 18, 2006

    Finishing the Ends of Cedar Chair Slats
    Woodworkers suggest ways to automate end finishing of pieces. October 4, 2007

    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

    Reducing Ding and Dent Damage During Material Handling
    Tips for smart setup and careful material handling that can help you avoid costly labor for filling and sanding damaged surfaces. April 12, 2011

    Padding for Drying Racks
    Ideas for soft material to apply to wire drying racks to avoid indentations in lacquer finish. August 6, 2010

    Wide Belt Sander Platen and Drum Issues
    Understanding how the platen and the drum interact can help you get the best performance from a widebelt sander. July 15, 2012

    Exceeding Pot Life on Conversion Varnish
    Thoughts on pushing the pot-life envelope with conversion varnish after catalyzing a batch. August 16, 2009

    "Fire Rated" Door Mysteries
    Woodworkers discuss the issues around passage door fire ratings, and whether field modification of labeled doors is allowed. March 3, 2009

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

    Replicating Historic Wood Window Sash
    Reproducing true double hung windows from an old house is tricky, but it's a worthwhile challenge for a devoted woodworker. Here are tips on the methods and the pitfalls. August 15, 2012

    Port Orford Cedar — Milling Tips and Uses
    Ideas on how to saw a nice Port Orford Cedar log, and for what to make with the wood. October 25, 2006

    Oops! Can't Stand Up that Too-Tall Cabinet
    Suggestions for recovering on site from a bonehead cabinet design error. December 9, 2007

    Stacking and Stickering Random Length Boards
    Advice on stacking and (keeping track of) boards sawn from logs of different lengths at various times. November 16, 2011

    Sawing Long Timbers on a Bandmill
    Logs that are too long for your bandmill can still be sawn, but it takes some extra handling. Here are some ways that sawyers get it done. April 10, 2007

    Green Douglas Fir for Timber Framing
    Advice on framing with fresh-cut Douglas Fir posts and beams. April 2, 2013

    Poison Ivy Remedies
    Logs with poison ivy vines on them can really get you good. Here are some recommendations for prevention and treatment. December 12, 2008

    Phase Converters for a Small Shop
    Downsizing from a big-iron shop to a basement-based setup. Is it worth holding on to some three-phase machinery and installing a phase converter? April 27, 2011

    Fine Points of Bandmill Blade Tension
    Blade characteristics, including steel type, gauge, and width, are factors in determining the best tension to apply to the blade in service. January 18, 2011

    Powermaster 160 Infeed Roller Wear
    Advice on getting a second-hand Powermaster planer into working shape. October 19, 2013

    Choosing a Shaper for Tongue and Groove, Shiplap, and Flooring
    Advice on machinery for running small volumes of edge-profiled lumber. January 17, 2011

    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

    Snipe Problems on a Through Feed Moulder 2: Top Snipes
    Checklist table of problems and solutions for moulder operators. December 1, 2006

    Air Flow and Mold Problems
    Troubleshooting an occurrence of mold in wood stacked for air-drying. March 26, 2013

    Gang-Sawing Small Logs on a Bandsaw Mill
    Talking about ways to make milling more efficient for small logs that are barely worth the effort. April 20, 2011

    Quantifying the Waste Factor
    How much of the lumber you buy becomes scrap instead of cabinets? Shop owners report their observations. December 27, 2007

    CNC Router for Guitar Parts
    A newcomer to automation gets basic advice about using CNC to make guitar necks and bodies. August 30, 2005

    Should I Make My Own Crown Moulding?
    Is it worth investing in a moulder for the convenience of making your own crown moulding sometimes? April 20, 2008

    Bidding Against Big-Box Home Centers
    For custom work, you may be able to match a home center's cost and offer more and better features. July 5, 2011

    CNC Dust Brush Issues
    Brush strips around CNC routers may pick up sawdust and chips and drop them during tool changes. Here, equipment owners discuss alternative dust skirt materials. October 1, 2005

    S4S Planing Equipment for a Small Shop
    Shopping for a four-head moulder that's practical for dressing lumber in a small shop. October 4, 2011

    Moulder Feed Problems 1: Caused by Machine
    A problem-solution checklist chart for correcting moulder feed problems. November 27, 2006

    Producing Quarter-Inch Thickness Lumber
    Here are several different approaches to the challenge of producing very thin board lumber. January 17, 2011

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

    "Seasoned" Wood: What Does That Mean?
    A brief discussion of wood drying vernacular, lightly salted with science and pan-blackened. April 24, 2014

    Quartersawn, Rift Sawn, and Flatsawn — What's the Difference?
    A photo example and discussion of grain direction in sawn lumber. February 4, 2011

    Planing Warp out of Wood Flooring Stock
    It requires hand labor, but you can use a moulder to straighten warped stock — up to a point.June 28, 2013

    Jointer and Planer Purchase: New Versus Used
    When budgets are limited, high-quality used equipment may be the better value for the dollar. April 18, 2010

    Putting Points on Survey Stakes
    Machinery options for putting a pointed end on stakes in mass quantities. June 18, 2010

    Color-Matching Cocoa Melamine with Finish on Solid Cherry
    Advice on how to sneak up on a commercially produced melamine's hue, using custom finish on real Cherry. February 17, 2014

    Pocket Screw Machine Slow Operation
    Maintenance and cleaning tips that may restore a multi-head pneumatic pocket screw machine to its former quickness. August 15, 2011

    Stock Moulding Start-Up Tips
    A millwork installer moving into moulding manufacturing gets advice on running his new business. June 23, 2006

    Sourcing Dry-Erase Materials
    A look at product choices for making dry-erase fixtures, furniture, and accessories. April 29, 2010

    Tooling for Machining Richlite
    Advice on CNC tooling that can cope with Richlite, a paper-based fiber composite material. January 21, 2010

    Repairing Solid Surface Seams
    An imperfect seam poses problems for a countertop installer. Here's the story, along with advice for fixing seams in place. November 13, 2005

    Dust Collection for MDF Dust
    Advice on controlling fine dust produced while machining MDF on a CNC. January 14, 2013

    Diagnosing a Beetle Infestation
    The Wood Doctor discusses the risk indicated by insect exit holes appearing in wood recently brought indoors. April 30, 2009

    Throat Plate Tweak for Laser-Guided Sliding Table Saw
    Advice on a shop-rigged throat plate for a sliding table saw to augment the laser guide, and tips on zeroing in the laser for accuracy. June 18, 2010

    Home-built solar kiln
    Fully illustrated details of a solar dry kiln. May 5, 2003

    CNC Bit Choice and Dust Collection
    Will an upshear bit improve dust collection effectiveness on a CNC? November 26, 2007

    Changing Tool Radius Settings in a CNC Controller
    Advice on hand-coding some tool settings in a CNC controller. September 27, 2008

    Sanding with a Flap Wheel Head
    Jacob Malherbe of flap-wheels.com supplies a brief explanation of how flap-wheel sander heads work, with tips on getting the best from your machine. May 4, 2010

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

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

    Troubleshooting Breakage of Bits
    CNC operators help a colleague figure out why his 1/4-inch bits keep breaking in 3/4-inch-thick hardwood. August 29, 2006

    Shopping for a Straight-Line Rip Saw
    There are different flavors of straight-line ripsaw for different parts of the industry. Here's advice for a cabinetmaker with a budget, shopping for a smaller machine. January 2, 2012

    Detailing File Drawers for Hanging Folders
    Hardware choices and woodworking methods to equip file drawers to hold hanging folders. May 13, 2013

    Troubleshooting Planer Snipe
    An unattached snap ring left a chip breaker free to bounce around. January 12, 2015

    - Spreadsheet Calculation Program -- for Curves, Angles, Compound Miters and Springback
    Free downloadable program(s) in both Excel and MS Works, including illustrations that support the formulas.. August 6, 2002

    Chemical Sprays for Controlling Mold on Green Lumber
    By and large, chemical treatments are ineffective for preventing mold or bluestain. Quick drying is your best bet. March 31, 2008

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

    Working with Ipe Wood
    Woodworkers air their objections to Ipe, which is heavy, hard, and rough on tools. The Wood Doctor adds a little technical detail to the discussion. March 12, 2014

    Mounting Architectural Panels
    Here's a detailed description of an accurate and reliable way to attach architectural panels to walls with no visible fasteners and very little possibility of installation error. November 14, 2011

    CNC-Carved Trim Details
    Woodworkers discuss how to find or make detailed decorative carvings for pilaster capitals and other trim elements. June 15, 2009

    Snipe Problems on a Through Feed Moulder 1: Bottom Snipes
    Checklist table of problems and solutions for moulder operators. December 1, 2006

    Installing a Cabinet Over Carpet
    Should you install cabinets over carpet, or cut the carpet out? Opinions vary. June 11, 2014

    Structural Support for "Floating" Wall Shelves
    Good ideas for building strong shelves on site with no visible means of support. March 4, 2007

    Value of a Skid-Steer for Sawmilling
    A skid-steer at a good price is a smart investment for a bandmill operator. April 10, 2007

    Shelf Edging Options
    Pros and cons of solid wood shelf edging as compared to edgebanding. November 24, 2006

    Shaper Heads on CNC Machines
    A "shaper aggregate" offers a whole new way to do curved mouldings. Here's some introductory info on the technology. August 14, 2007

    Pricing Edgebanding Work
    There are several factors to consider if you want to know the full cost of applying edgebanding. July 28, 2012

    Troubleshooting A Drilling Inconsistency
    Professionals diagnose a case of inaccurate drilling. April 10, 2005

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

    Auxiliary Shaper Fences
    Aftermarket and shop-rigged solutions for add-on outboard fences for a shaper. October 29, 2008

    Milling Radius Crown Moulding
    Advice on how to run pieces of radius crown moulding using a tilting head shaper. January 22, 2006

    Folding Chair from Barrel Staves
    A woodworker puzzles over how to achieve a straight edge rip on a curved barrel stave. October 17, 2012

    Troubleshooting a Hard Start on a Table Saw
    A woodworker searches for a way to solve a "hard start" problem on an otherwise great table saw. June 18, 2009

    Rubbing Out Badly Applied Conversion Varnish
    Rubbing out conversion varnish might work well under ideal conditions. But will it save a badly applied finish? October 28, 2014

    Planing "Dimples" in Soft Lumber
    Planer blades can drive chips into the surface of a board when dust collection isn't perfect. Here's a good example with photos. May 21, 2009

    Clamping and Gluing 45-Degree Corners
    Tape, biscuits, pocket screws? Pros share techniques for gluing faces to bases. March 17, 2005

    Balancing Veneered Panels
    Even small veneered lay-ups require back-veneering to prevent curling. But with care, you can get away with using a different and less expensive material for the back side. July 13, 2006

    Cleaning Rust of Bandmill Blades
    Suggestions for getting light rust off some blades before sharpening. June 30, 2009

    Basics of Ripping Lumber
    A simple overview of straight-line ripsaw technology. October 11, 2010

    Troubleshooting Belt Loading when Sanding White Pine
    What makes sander belts gum up, and how can you get them clean? Shop operators share experiences and ideas. June 28, 2005

    Conditioning Lumber to Relieve Drying Stress
    Tips on steaming lumber at the end of the drying cycle to reduce stress. May 15, 2012

    Finish for an Ipe Countertop
    Ipe is such a troublesome wood to work and finish that these pros suggest using a different wood for an indoor project. August 26, 2006

    Carbide Tipped Versus Solid Carbide Knives
    The comparison between high-speed-steel, carbide-tipped, and solid-carbide knives depends in part on what material you're machining. August 12, 2007

    Tolerance for Moulding Dimensions
    Moulding manufacturers discuss the limits of perfection in wood machining. January 13, 2006

    Improving the Vacuum in a Planer
    A woodworker solves a chip crushing situation in his planer by drilling new holes for vacuum flow — and it works. April 18, 2010

    Cleaning Bandmill Blades
    Tricks for getting the sap and pitch off bandsaw mill blades. March 3, 2006

    Whether or Not to Condition Lumber after Drying
    It's not always necessary to condition a load of dried lumber at the end of the drying cycle — only sometimes. February 22, 2011

    Straight Line Rip Saw Problems 1: Erratic Cuts
    Maintenance and troubleshooting checklist to ensure consistent, good-quality cuts from your straight line rip saw. January 4, 2007

    Pinned Mortise and Tenon
    Orienting the grain in pins on shaker-style doors, according to tradition. December 26, 2004

    Large Volume Scragg Mill Operation
    Things to keep in mind when starting up a large-scale sawmill operation. April 30, 2006

    Table Leg Extensions
    Customer has an odd request: a table with legs that adjust from coffee-table to dining-table height. Pros suggest solutions. August 30, 2005

    Salvaging painted heart pine
    Ideas for removing lead paint and nails from heart pine beams. August 12, 2001

    Matching Stair Stringer Trim to Baseboard
    Advice on making stair stringer trim match up nicely with baseboard on the floor or landing. October 23, 2007

    Thrown CNC Tool -- What Happened?
    When a tool slips out of the collet while the machine's running, it's dangerous. Here, pros troubleshoot a case. November 26, 2007

    Casters for Heavy Machinery
    Advice on using heavy-duty casters or a pallet jack to make large equipment movable around the shop. December 17, 2014

    Characteristics of Utile Wood
    Expert info on that exotic African wood known as Utile. October 23, 2007

    Modifying a Bandmill for Resawing
    Thoughts on how to set up a bandsaw mill for efficient resawing operations. June 30, 2007

    Loosening Seized-Up Machinery
    It ain't no use if you ain't got the juice. April 21, 2011

    Air Drying Thin Sawn Wood
    Saw thin first, then air dry for fastest results. October 29, 2012

    Producing a Rough-Faced Board
    Thoughts on reproducing the surface appearance of rough bandsaw milled wood, starting with finished lumber, on a large scale. December 6, 2012

    Rip saw and moulder methods
    Using a ripsaw and moulder to machine solid wood panels. July 24, 2001

    African Versus Honduras Mahogany
    Woodworkers compare the grain characteristics, color, and machinability of different Mahogany varieties. November 19, 2005

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

    Murphy Bed Hardware
    A few general observations on the challenge of assembling and installing a Murphy bed. August 22, 2007

    Calibrating a CNC Spindle
    Tips on how to adjust a CNC spindle for accuracy. August 29, 2014

    Dadoed-In Back Panel Case Construction Methods
    A back panel glued into a dado on cabinet sides contributes to a rugged case, and one that can be quick to build. Here are some thoughts on the details. December 27, 2007

    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

    Leveling the Feed Beam on a Moulder
    Detailed discussion of some maintenance and adjustment issues with a nine-inch moulder. April 4, 2011

    A Detached Solar Collector for a Lumber Drying Kiln
    A discussion of whether to add a detached solar collector to an insulated drying shed, or to use a dehumidifier instead. January 28, 2014

    Troubleshooting Tearout With Maple Flooring
    Check sharpening, settings, feed rates, and more. April 10, 2005

    Getting Your Waterstone Back in Shape
    If your waterstone isn’t flat, it can’t deliver a proper edge to your tools. Here's how to fix that. December 18, 2013

    No-Seam Faux Ceiling Beams
    Advice on how to build and install fake ceiling beams with invisible seams. October 14, 2009

    Dialing In Fence, Cutter, Blade and Table Position
    Once you know your machine, you can adjust it accurately from memory. March 10, 2008

    Furniture Finishing Process Outline
    A furniture refinishing expert lists the steps in a full finish treatment of manufactured furniture. November 16, 2009

    Set First, Then Sharpen? Or the Other Way Round?
    Sawmill operators discuss the order of steps for sharpening blades. April 20, 2011

    Specialty Scribing Tools
    Cabinetmakers and installers consider the value of specialized jigs for scribing cabinets to fit tight spaces.September 25, 2014

    Hanging Curved Veneer Panels to a Curved Wall
    Advice on how to adapt Z-clip hardware to a curved wall panel situation. July 8, 2014

    Motor for a Shop-Built Lathe
    Pros discuss torque, RPMs, cooling, and other technical issues for the motor of a custom-designed lathe. May 27, 2006

    Beetle Troubles
    Tips on dealing with lyctid (powderpost) beetles and the less troublesome anobiid beetle. April 27, 2007

    Sawmilling: Thickness guidelines
    Differents customers want boards sawn to different thicknesses--what are the standards? August 12, 2001

    Keeping the Knife Collection Organized
    A place for every cutter, and every cutter in its place — but how? Pros suggest ways to categorize and file cutter heads. March 3, 2006

    Tablesaw Techniques for Short, Thin Rips
    Pros discuss power-feeder setups and push-stick refinements for tricky rips of small pieces. June 23, 2006

    Sanding and Stock Removal for Large Burl Slabs
    Advice on equipment and techniques to dress large burls before sale as raw material for table-tops. June 9, 2007

    Shaper Setups for Raised Panels
    Tips on knife and fence setups for making raised panels on a shaper. April 24, 2006

    Buying a Sliding Table Saw
    A second-hand, high-quality slider is a good investment. Here are tips on tuning it up and getting the best out of it. February 16, 2012

    Home-Made Band-Mill Blade Sharpeners
    Thoughts on blade sharpening rigs and jigs and sharpening technique. May 13, 2009

    Squaring Up Inside Corners of Panel Routs
    Advice on machining square inside corners for cut-outs in pre-laminated panels. November 13, 2009

    Rip Saws
    Basic information about straight line rip saws. November 13, 2008

    Resawing for Book-Matching on a Bandsaw
    Woodworkers discuss blades and setups for resawing lumber for laminations and veneers. November 20, 2005

    Troubleshooting Wavy Lumber
    A load of custom-sawn lumber has high and low spots. Pros weigh in on the likely causes. August 22, 2005

    Yellow Cedar Characteristics
    Not a true Cedar, Yellow Cedar grows mainly on the northern Pacific coast of North America. Here is some info about its useful properties. April 2, 2013

    Locating the CNC on the Shop Floor
    Loading, unloading, workflow, and air supply are considerations when fitting a new CNC into the shop. August 21, 2012

    Limits of Air Drying
    Even in the driest parts of the U.S., air-dried lumber typically won't get below about 10% moisture content. March 10, 2008

    Charging for Stickers
    Stickers, like anything else, have a value and a price. October 25, 2006

    CNC Tool Choice to Limit Laminate Chipping
    Lots of CNC users experience chipping problems when machining laminated panels. Here's a discussion. June 28, 2010

    Sawing Long Beams on a Bandmill
    How do you make a 30-foot beam with a sawmill that will only saw 21 feet? March 16, 2015

    Producing Wide, Thick Veneer
    Pros share ideas for making maple and birch veneer at 2-foot width and 1/8-inch thickness. April 14, 2005

    Measuring Hook Angle on Moulder Heads
    Here's a primer on how to measure the hook angle on a moulder head. September 28, 2006

    Making Shoe Moulding with a Shaper
    Thoughts on running small volumes of shoe moulding with a low-end setup. February 24, 2008

    Machining Lock Miters on Large Pieces
    A millwork fabricator gets advice on how to cut lock-miter profiles into the long edge of very long and wide MDF panels. November 10, 2006

    Assorted Videos for Millwork Installers and Cabinetmakers
    January 25, 2007

    Baseball Bat Billets
    Tips on sawing and drying rough stock for bat makers (a tough market to break into). June 18, 2010

    Steel Drums Versus Rubber Drums on Widebelt Sanders
    The choice depends in part on how you want to use the machine. March 28, 2010

    Dealing with CNC Off-Fall
    CNCs can rapidly create a huge pile of odd-shaped scrap. Here's how shop owners manage the mess. August 19, 2008

    Thin Louvered Closet Doors
    Ideas for an unusual door project. February 16, 2006

    Shopping for a Power Feeder
    Advice on choosing a power feeder for a shaper. March 26, 2010

    Costs To Consider In Milling Oak
    12/21/2013

    Tweaking the Feed Rollers on a Moulder
    Woodworkers suggest reasons wood might get stuck going through the moulder, and suggest ways to fix the problem. December 6, 2006

    Stain Application: Spray Versus Wipe
    Pros discuss the fine points of stain application, with a view to good results. November 8, 2007

    Getting Rid of Rip-Saw Cutoff Waste
    Ideas for making a little spare change out of that pile of rip-saw off-cuts. May 26, 2008

    Steam Bending Tight Turns
    For very short radius bends, you'll have to laminate strips. For more gentle curves, here are a few technical tips. August 30, 2005

    Should I Wait Before Milling Walnut?
    Walnut logs gain nothing from lying on the ground, and sometimes suffer from it. December 15, 2005

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

    Door Panel Glue-Up Workflow
    Does anyone lay up door panels in long lengths and then cut down the blanks into multiple doors? October 26, 2013

    Tuning a Cabinet Saw
    Description of a method for accurately re-calibrating a tilting table saw. February 19, 2006

    Centered Drilling in Pole End Grain
    Thoughts on how to drill centered, matching holes in the end of poles so the poles can be connected end to end. March 26, 2009

    Rockwell (SCMI) RC63 Planer
    10/05/2013

    Profiling a Curve into a 6x6 Blank
    A furnituremaker gets advice on machining large, heavy pieces with a simple curve. August 26, 2008

    Re-Surfacing Old Painted Boards
    It may not be worth the risk of exposing your planer to damage. But there are other ways. January 27, 2007

    Running Frameless Cabinets to the Ceiling
    The ceiling joint is a tricky detail for full-height frameless upper cabinets. Here, pros suggest ways to handle it. August 29, 2005

    Tensioning Gang Ripsaw Blades
    After proper adjustment, gang ripsaw blades should cut straight and true. May 23, 2007

    Gang Ripping on a Moulder
    Tips for making short work of multiple rips. February 27, 2005

    Sanding Narrow Stock on a Drum Sander
    Drum sanders and wide-belts can handle narrow stock ganged together, but it's a little tricky to manage. May 23, 2007

    Green Color of Freshly Sawn Walnut
    Freshly cut Walnut's green tinge disappears with time and exposure to air. February 17, 2014

    Electric or Propane Heat for a Small Spray Booth?
    Unvented propane heaters add moisture to the shop air. Here, pros discuss whether that is a problem, and suggest electric-heat alternatives. December 1, 2005

    Fabricating MDF Doors on the CNC
    You can make MDF doors quickly with specialized tooling, or slowly with generic tooling. March 9, 2008

    Achieving Clean Router Cuts on End Grain
    A cabinet shop wants to machine their own rosettes, but has trouble getting clean end-grain cuts. Here's advice on routing wood end-grain, or on using MDF instead. February 9, 2008

    Machining Jatoba
    Like other tropical hardwoods, jatoba is high in silicates and wears out knives quickly. Here is some advice on tooling and other aspects of working with jatoba. November 18, 2006

    Tooling Up for Efficient Custom Wood Window Production
    Advice on tooling and construction methods for speeding up the process of setting up to build custom windows in small quantities. July 15, 2012

    Making Sanding Belts
    You can make your own sanding belts with sandpaper and glue, but it's not really worth it. August 23, 2006

    Finishing Dimpled MDF
    A three-dimensional dimpled pattern made on a CNC in MDF needs a metallic finish. It's not going to be easy.

    Setting Sales Rep Commissions
    Here's a detailed thread about various ways to compensate sales reps, and the effect each method is likely to have on results. December 14, 2005

    Leather and Rubber Belts for Old Machinery
    A little info about drive belt technology for olden-days equipment. May 18, 2010

    Bandsaw Tire Refurbishing Cost
    New tires for an old bandsaw ain't cheap. May 13, 2005

    4-Head or 5-Head Moulder?
    A 5-head or even a 6-head moulder is more versatile and produces better quality. November 8, 2007

    Storing Moulder Knives
    Shop owners trade ideas for keeping track of all those moulder knives. December 26, 2006

    New Way to Fabricate Laminate Counter Edges
    One craftsman's suggestion for a new way to create the edge detail for a laminate countertop. October 27, 2009

    Advice for Working with Hickory
    Use extra-sharp, hard tools and expect to see some waste anyhow. September 3, 2011

    Keeping Parts Dust-Free in CNC Production
    Tips for keeping parts clean as they come off the CNC. October 27, 2008

    Should I Sharpen My Own Moulder Knives?
    The advantages may be worth the set-up cost and the learning curve. December 2, 2006

    Oil Mist Lubrication Versus Sealed Greased Bearings
    Woodworkers discuss lubrication systems and the pros and cons of machine modifications. June 28, 2013

    Baseboard Transition at the Top of a Stair
    Wise advice from a pro helps a trim carpenter detail the juncture where hallway baseboard moulding turns and goes down a staircase. November 14, 2014

    Tuning Up a Reconditioned Profile Grinder
    Advice on adjusting and maintaining a used Weinig 931 profile grinder. March 28, 2010

    Knives 101
    Technical tips on choosing, adjusting, maintaining cutterhead knives. February 14, 2007

    Moulding maple versus oak
    Why such problematic tearout on one and not the other? September 23, 2003

    Maintaining Vacuum on CNC Equipment
    Considering pipe sizes, pump setup, and a vacuum reservoir tank. June 30, 2005

    Design Puzzle: Doors for a Wide Angle Corner
    Cabinetmakers discuss solutions to an interesting design puzzle: doors that meet at the outside corner of an irregularly shaped island cabinet. August 16, 2012

    Common Names for Tropical Woods
    Woodworkers help compile an extensive list of common names for Central American wood species. February 15, 2009

    Making Table Saw Blade Parallel to Miter Slot
    Contractor's table saws are not as adjustable as a shop cabinet saw. November 27, 2007

    Snipe Problem with a Four-Head Moulder
    A mis-adjusted upper pressure bar is probably the source of trouble in this sniping story. November 18, 2006

    S4S Moulder: Is It Worth It?
    A shop owner is considering buying a 4-head moulder to dedicate to producing S4S stock. Opinions vary on the value of that investment — the difference may lie in the quantity he needs to produce. October 22, 2005

    End-to-End Knife Marks in Maple
    Knives in bad condition caused linear scratch marks in Maple moulding. What's the fix? May 11, 2011

    Telling Red Pine from White Pine Logs
    Branch whorls aren't much help, but compare early and late wood growth. February 26, 2005

    Machining for Lap Joints in 2x Stock
    Ideas for rapid removal of material for lap joining 2x4 and 2x6 pieces. July 13, 2006

    Planer Choice: 3 or 4 Knife Cutterheads?
    According to these pros, buying the 4-knife model and running it with just 2 knives makes sense. December 15, 2005

    De-Barking Logs
    Tips on getting the bark off logs. June 9, 2007

    Upper Corner Cabinet Dimensions
    For his first time building one, a cabinetmaker gets help figuring out an upper corner cabinet with a lazy Susan. September 23, 2006

    Mobile Saw for Breaking Down Logs
    A sawmill set up to process small logs needs a mobile saw to break down occasional stands of larger trees. Sawmillers offer advice. October 29, 2012

    Carbide Cutters Wearing Out in Melamine
    CNC users troubleshoot a case of short bit life in melamine. December 14, 2005

    Air-Drying Very Thin Boards
    A discussion of how to sticker and dry 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch green wood. December 31, 2005

    Woodworker Tests iPhone Angle Finder
    ... it seems to work surprisingly well. June 18, 2010

    Repairing a Screw Hole in a P-Lam Desktop
    Repair options for a punctured plastic laminate desk. January 14, 2013

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

    CNC industry pricing
    What goes into formulating your pricing system. September 2, 2002

    Dovetailing Jig Quality
    Woodworkers discuss experiences with various dovetailing jigs. June 12, 2006

    Time to Kiln-Dry 12/4 White Ash
    Estimates on the time required to dry a load of White Ash sawn three inches thick. March 28, 2010

    Split Log Fireplace Mantels
    Tips and techniques for log peeling, seasoning, and installing for a split-log mantelpiece. February 17, 2006

    Hours Worked Versus Hours on the Clock
    Thoughts on measuring how much of an employee's workday consists of actual work in the real world of the shop floor. November 5, 2013

    A One-Piece Wood-Slab Countertop
    Splitting is a concern, craftsmen agree. October 28, 2005

    Creating Wavy Surface Patterns in Plywood with CNC Equipment
    Tips on how tooling and programming to get that desert-sand-dune look on a sheet of plywood. September 8, 2007

    Moisture-Related Door Expansion
    It's not surprising for doors to "grow" when humidity increases. This thread offers some insights into the problem. January 26, 2009

    Trestle Table Connection Details
    A discussion of joinery for attaching a trestle table top to the leg assemblies. February 8, 2008

    Pin Indexing for Two-Sided Drilling
    Here are some ideas for quick, accurate positioning of panels when you need to drill holes from both sides. October 26, 2012

    Deer Rub Damage to Trees
    Tips on controlling deer damage to valuable trees. April 18, 2009

    Wide-Belt Sander Shutting Down
    Troubleshooting a wide-belt sander that cuts out intermittently for no apparent reason. May 23, 2007

    Why CNC Sometimes Cuts a Line Instead of an Arc
    A variety of input flaws can cause equipment to take a shortcut between the end points of what should be an arc. March 1, 2006

    CNC Table Base Sizes
    Three out of three doctors agree — bigger is better. Choose 5x12 over 5x8 or 5x10, and you'll be glad you did before too long. July 29, 2007

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

    Motor Change-Out for a Shaper
    Does it make more sense to change from a 3-phase to a 1-phase motor, or to invest in a rotary phase converter? Alternatives are pondered in this thread from the Solid Wood Machining forum. November 13, 2005

    Troubleshooting Widebelt Ripples
    Experts suggest possible reasons for imperfect performance by a widebelt sander. February 1, 2015

    Resawing Reclaimed Heart Pine Timbers
    February 27, 2005

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

    Veneer pressing time
    Necessary waiting period between hot-pressing and further processing of panels. November 18, 2002

    Dowels Versus Pocket Boring for Cabinet Assembly
    A cabinetmaker considers assembly options in light of his planned CNC purchase. September 25, 2014

    New Power Feeder, or Phase Converter?
    Advice on how to run an old 3-phase power feeder when moving to a location without 3-phase power. May 18, 2010

    Definition of Primary Process
    Locating the dividing line between primary and secondary processing of wood products. September 5, 2011

    Pricing Lineal Moulding
    Tips and advice on setting a per-foot price for custom moulding runs. July 23, 2007

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

    Troubleshooting Snipe when Running Flooring
    Experts advise on causes and cures of moulder snipe. November 26, 2008

    Attaching a Plexiglass Protective Top
    Clear silicone adhesive caulk works well. December 6, 2011

    Troubleshooting Wavy Lines with a Widebelt Sander
    Oscillation or chatter marks can be reduced with adjustments, but could be caused by a defective belt. September 5, 2011

    Pulling a Shaper Spindle
    Advice on removing a stuck spindle from a shaper. July 23, 2014

    Winter Operation of Solar Kilns
    Solar drying kiln performance slows significantly in the winter. Here are tips on wintertime operation. July 15, 2012

    Recreating the Look of Rough-Sawn Lumber
    Finding or creating rough-sawn lumber for rustic cabinetry. August 31, 2009

    Material Choices for Shop-Made Vacuum Pods
    CNC owners discuss the options for making your own vacuum pods. July 2, 2008

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

    Correct Spelling of "Curtate Trochoids"
    Clearing up the confusion about these ubiquitous machining marks called curtate trochoids. That's why we call it the "Knowledge Base," folks. You can't learn this stuff at those other websites. August 15, 2007

    Bringing In A Cnc
    07/24/2014

    Sawing Sweet Gum
    Thoughts on how to cope with Sweet Gum's warping ways. January 8, 2010

    Chainsaw Bogging Down in Poplar
    Is it a wood problem, or a chainsaw problem? February 3, 2011

    Rebuilding Existing Cabinets
    Bottom line: it's not worth modifying existing cabinets when you can build new ones more easily. September 7, 2006

    Optimal Circle Saw Size
    60-inch circular sawmill blades can be problematic to use, so many sawmillers prefer a smaller diameter blade. October 3, 2009

    Snipe Problems on a Through Feed Moulder 4: Right Side Snipes
    A troubleshooting checklist table for moulder operators. December 1, 2006

    Thicknessing Stock for Arched Moulding Production
    Advice on achieving thickness tolerances in thin rips for gluing up arched moulding blanks. October 19, 2013

    Interesting Wood Choices for Custom Siding
    Woodworkers discuss tropical woods and decay-resistant softwood choices for architectural siding applications. June 29, 2008

    Rotating Logs for Quarter-Sawing
    Thoughts on rigging a swing-blade mill to spin logs after every few cuts, in order to produce a high yield of quarter-sawn lumber. October 3, 2009

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

    De-Barking Strategies and Rigs
    Debarking a whole log just to make your first square cuts is a lot of extra labor. Here, sawyers discuss effective ways to work around the de-barking problem. September 6, 2010

    Tear-Out Problems with Cherry
    Tips on tuning up machinery to minimize tear-out when making end-matched wood strip flooring. May 16, 2008

    Books About Historic Lumbering and Sawing
    Sawmill forum members recommend some interesting reading about the history of logging and sawmill operations in various regions of North America. April 18, 2015

    Laminating Curved Drawer Fronts
    Furniture makers discuss techniques. October 28, 2005

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

    Blade Life when Sawing Old Utility Poles
    A discussion of why treated power poles are death to bandmill blades. April 27, 2007

    CNC Routing: Minutes per Sheet
    Tracking the time it takes to cut out cabinet parts on a CNC router. August 17, 2006

    Troubleshooting a Wide Belt Sander Oscillation Problem
    Info on dealing with electric eye issues and sander belt tracking. June 12, 2014

    Burlwood Rocking Chair Examples
    Check out two beautiful rockers — and the "before" picture of the sawn burls they were made from. May 31, 2010

    Troubleshooting Surface Ripples with a Drum Sander
    Wise advice helps a woodworker get better results from his drum sander. September 5, 2011

    Making Fluted Accent Columns Useful
    Fluted accent columns add a custom look. Here are some ideas for making them earn their keep as doors or pull-out fronts, too. September 8, 2007

    Sawing Posts and Beams
    How do you get good structural timbers from a log? August 26, 2008

    Quartersawing Patterns Illustrated
    Here's a set of drawings from the Wood Doctor depicting various ways to saw for vertical grain. June 16, 2014

    CNC or Conventional Equipment?
    Cabinetmakers discuss the value and usefulness of CNC equipment and other alternatives. December 14, 2005

    Troubleshooting a Bowed Bandmill Cut
    Blade problems cause a bandsaw mill cut to curve downward. August 29, 2006

    Straight Line Rip Saw Versus Gang Rip Saw
    A discussion of the pros and cons of lumber ripping machinery. July 28, 2012

    Troubleshooting a Blown Transformer
    Help with a woodworking machinery problem (repeated failures in a transformer that steps down 480 volts to 120 for a control panel). November 15, 2011

    Will Sawmill Blade Lubricants Cause Trouble with Finishes?
    but here's a tip on how to test substances for troublesome interactions with finishes. April 9, 2007

    Diamond Wheel Wear while Grinding Carbide Knives
    Diamond grinding wheels can fail prematurely for different (preventable) reasons. April 11, 2008

    Dealing with Planer Tear-Out
    Craftsmen discuss tooling and operator techniques for minimizing tear-out from planing lumber. November 12, 2005

    Skidding Extra-Heavy Logs
    A sawmiller needs to move some multi-ton oak logs using a farm tractor, and gets advice on how to manage it. November 13, 2005

    Heat-Bending Long Pieces of Solid Surfacing
    The challenge is to heat the long piece to the correct temperature for thermo-forming. December 23, 2014

    Belt Tension on Moulder
    Pros troubleshoot a belt-slippage problem during a new moulder's break-in period. August 31, 2005

    Finding Concrete in a Tree
    Tree surgeons sometimes repair rotted trees with concrete. "Well, imagine my surprise," said the sawmill man. January 27, 2007

    Magnetic Chalkboard Solutions
    Suggestions for providing a magnetic bulletin board that the customer can also write on with chalk. February 27, 2015

    Beadboard on Back Wall Between Cabinets
    Here are some tips on installing a wood beadboard backsplash when there's a scarcity of framing to nail to. December 27, 2007

    Flat-Profile Crown Moulding
    Some might call it a "Shaker" or "Mission" detail. Here are some examples and discussion of crown moulding with simple, flat faces. June 3, 2013

    CNC Heat Issues: Vacuum Pumps and Electronics
    Yes, CNC vacuums throw off heat, and yes, CNC electronics do better if kept cool. May 28, 2010

    Vacuum Holding Power and Material Thickness
    Is vacuum hold-down less effective when you're machining thinner sheet goods? May 15, 2012

    Spindle Release Tool for a Vintage Shaper
    Vintage SCM shapers came with a special toothed pipe tool for removing the spindle attachment collar. March 16, 2015

    Replacing Electronics for Big Iron
    Here's a tip: shop around for parts or components before you buy a whole new touch screen, display, controller, or similar electronic element for shop machinery. You could save a bundle. January 2, 2012

    Markets and Disposal Outlets for Sawdust
    These suggestions relate specifically to the Indiana area, but are food for thought in other locations as well. July 29, 2012

    Can I Pocket-Screw Melamine?
    Seems to work fine — here are a few tips. February 20, 2008

    Straightening a Jointer Fence
    A discussion of high-tech, low-tech, and caveman-tech methods for making a bowed cast-iron jointer fence straight again. September 27, 2008

    Wide Belt Sander Tracking Marks
    Troubleshooting wavy, snakelike sanding marks left by a wide belt sander. December 21, 2010

    Drying Technique and Wood Hardness
    Those in the know describe the effects of case-hardening (a drying defect) and how to diagnose it, as opposed to hardness that would affect machinability of wood. July 30, 2007

    Engraving Aluminum in a CNC Router
    Compared to machining wood, working with aluminum calls for different tooling, speeds, and cooling methods. July 29, 2012

    Straight-Line Ripping on a Bandmill or Table Saw
    Techiques for resawing crowned boards straight. November 28, 2006

    How To Charge For CNC Services
    10/12/2014

    Belt Sander Feedbelt Replacement
    Tips on replacing the feed belt for a 70's vintage widebelt sander. December 9, 2010

    Mounting a Ripsaw Blade on a Four-Head Moulder
    Some moulders are set up to allow ripping, but there are safety issues to consider. March 31, 2008

    Selling Excess Capacity
    07/01/2014

    Troubleshooting Noisy Startup on a 12-Inch Jointer
    Could be a failing magnetic switch. November 16, 2010

    Kerfed Slab Doors
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on an uncommon customer request: slab doors with kerfs on 3-inch centers.. May 15, 2012

    Worm Holes in Mahogany
    Worm holes aren't always considered as a defect in Mahogany, but they do leave you wondering whether the critters will come back. July 30, 2007

    Red Pine Versus White Pine for Timber Framing
    Red pine is stiffer and stronger than white pine, but more prone to warping. December 28, 2006

    Machining Mouldings from Flexible Stock
    Running flexible moulding stock through your machinery is doable, but problematic. October 15, 2010

    Moisture Protection for a Wood Door in a Stone Threshold
    A church door replacement job raises questions of protecting wood from moisture in contact with stone.September 25, 2014

    Focusing a Moulding Business
    Shop owners discuss whether custom small-volume runs or large stock moulding jobs are the preferred path to profitability. June 12, 2005

    Why You Can't Recirculate Spray Booth Air
    Filtering and re-using spray room air is not feasible, as this thread explains. October 27, 2005

    Weight of Eastern Red Cedar
    Information on calculating the weight of Cedar lumber. January 8, 2010

    Measuring Line Feet Produced with a Straight-Line Rip Saw
    Here's how you rig up a rolling measuring wheel to your ripsaw to count how many feet of wood you're running through the machine. July 9, 2007

    Flush Joining Plywood to Hardwood Edge to Edge
    Woodworkers suggest ways to make a plywood-to-hardwood edge joint smooth and flush. June 18, 2009

    Number of Knives and Planing Quality
    More knives is not always better, and RPMs also play a role. Here are tips on obtaining good cut quality at various feed rates and RPM settings. May 28, 2006

    Troubleshooting Carbide Insert Cutter Breakage
    In this case, someone probably hit a nail. But the discussion includes a useful list of possible causes to investigate. February 9, 2008

    Keeping Straight-Line Rip Saws Ripping Straight
    Several odd tuning issues may cause your SLR saw to stray from the straight and narrow. June 28, 2006

    Glued-Up MDF on the Lathe
    A woodworker experiments with laying up MDF blanks and turning them on a lathe. He reports mixed results, but says the idea has potential. May 6, 2006

    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

    Brett Wood Species that Require Carbide Tooling
    Some wood species will destroy high-speed steel tooling. Here's a partial list. March 16, 2015

    Aftermarket Drive Belts for Machinery
    Woodshop owners discuss the difficulties of finding right-sized belts and pulleys for their equipment. November 8, 2007

    Scribing to Cultured Stone
    This situation should have been avoided with prior planning — but since it was not, here's advice on scribing cabinetry to a rough stone wall.August 15, 2011

    Fabricating Radius Jambs
    An architectural millwork pro outlines his process for making radius-curve door jambs. December 26, 2006

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

    Sawing Norway Spruce for Lumber
    Norway Spruce doesn't saw into the finest lumber going, but it's not trash either. February 22, 2011

    Ownership of Custom Moulder Knives
    When a customer buys a run of custom moulding, are they also buying the knives you ground to produce the moulding? March 4, 2009

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

    Shaper Setup for Tongue-and-Groove Flooring
    Tips on setting up to mill hardwood flooring. September 28, 2006

    Sanding an Inside Profile
    Cabinetmakers don't report much luck with machine sanding to remove cutter burns. July 11, 2007

    Sawing and Drying Less Common Species
    Sawyers give the Wood Doctor some feedback about lesser-used species such as Persimmon, Madrone, Boxelder, and Mulberry.September 5, 2011

    Tips for Steam Bending
    Advice on a steam-bending setup, and leads for more information. December 8, 2006

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

    Profit from Log Salvage?
    Could a middleman make money diverting landfill-bound logs to sawmills? Unlikely, say the pros. January 13, 2006

    Machining Fire-Retardant MDF
    Fire-retardant-treated MDF is much tougher on tools than ordinary MDF. Here's some info and some suggestions for tooling. November 15, 2010

    How to Smooth and Flatten a Tablesaw Table
    A palm sander will do a decent job of removing scratches, but you can also have the thing professionally ground flat. April 27, 2007

    Installing Cabinets Over Carpet
    No two ways about it — you have to cut the carpet back. August 13, 2007

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

    Pricing Moulder Services
    How to charge for machining someone else's material. January 13, 2006

    Cold CNC Machine Won't Run
    When a CNC device generates a "too cold" error message after spending the night in an unheated shop, pay attention. March 6, 2006

    Shopping for a Planer-Sander
    Advice on the characteristics that make a combination planer/sander most useful in the shop. March 28, 2015

    Five-Head Moulder Setup
    Detailed advice on calibrating and aligning the chipbreaker, pressure shoe, and other key components of a five-head moulder. April 21, 2011

    Preventing Tearout When Jointing Maple
    A five-degree back bevel on the knives works like a charm. May 13, 2005

    Vacuum Hold-Down with Rough Materials
    Advice on how to achieve a strong working vacuum when holding down rough sheet stock on a CNC router table. April 29, 2006

    Milling Your Own Flooring
    Sawmill operator asks about the wisdom of milling up some mesquite flooring, and gets opinions both ways — along with some practical tips. October 4, 2005

    Tooth setter
    Photos and descriptions of home-built tooth setters for band blades. March 5, 2003

    Scheduling Routine Machine Maintenence
    Ideas that can help you stay on top of regular shop machine maintenance tasks. July 23, 2007

    Constructing Wood Grilles for Floor Vents
    Advice on custom-crafting wood grilles for heating supply and return vent openings. November 23, 2012

    Flooring Equipment
    Basic descriptions of moulders and end-matchers used to make wood flooring. November 11, 2008

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

    Wide Board Flooring Tips
    Advice on sawing, fastening and sanding wide board oak floors. September 15, 2006

    Veneer Slitter Choices
    Options for accurate veneer slitting, depending on the budget. January 14, 2009

    Salvaging Wilt-Killed Red Oak
    Burn the sawdust and bark, and kiln-dry the lumber. December 11, 2006

    Full-Sized Templates From CAD Files
    With a few simple software tricks, you can produce working print files suitable for a large-scale plotter. November 12, 2005

    Jointing Carbide Knives 101
    Technical tips on selecting and preparing stones for jointing your carbide cutters. February 14, 2007

    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

    Securing Glass in True Divided-Light Doors
    Tips on how to attach glass into mulled door frames. August 15, 2006

    Sawing Live Oak
    Hard as a rock, full of sticky gum, and it dries twisty ... what's not to love? April 21, 2008

    Gauging Moulder Belt Tension
    Tips on how to set and maintain proper belt tension. October 30, 2005

    Buffing to High Gloss
    Tips on getting that high, mirror-like shine. August 9, 2005

    Replacing Felt on a Widebelt Sander Platen
    Advice on removing old felt, cleaning the platen, and attaching new felt. February 17, 2014

    Drum Sander Sanding Marks
    Drum sanders typically leave "washboard" contact marks, so that sanded pieces still require hand sanding with a random-orbit sander. March 13, 2007

    Sawing for Wood-Turners
    Wood-turners, carvers, and other artists provide a market for figured wood in short lengths or chunks. December 6, 2011

    Limiting Tear-Out when Planing Curly Maple
    Advice on dealing with the various grain directions in "curly," "birdseye," or "tiger" Maple. July 16, 2009

    Why You Should Saw Pine Fresh
    period. April 27, 2007

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

    Metric Hole Saws
    Workarounds for when you need a round hole to accomodate a metric-sized insert. September 5, 2006

    Sawing Storm-Downed Walnut and Cherry
    Advice on recovering high-quality lumber from Walnut and Cherry trees blown over in a storm. February 14, 2010

    Veneer Balancing Issues
    Fine points of pairing veneer types for a balanced layup. March 26, 2009

    Open Pored Finish
    12/22/2014

    Vacuum Lifters for Melamine Sheets
    Advice on shopping for shop equipment that takes the heavy lifting out of loading melamine onto the CNC table. July 15, 2014

    Sawing an Oversize Log
    Tips on getting the most out of a log that's just a little too big for your mill. August 14, 2007

    Touch-Up Bandmill Blade Sharpening Techniques
    Blade hit a nail? Here are some tips for emergency sharpenings that can keep you sawing — at least for a little while. November 27, 2006

    Spiral Head Wobble
    Could be an adjustment problem, or maybe the heads are just too heavy for the machine to handle. January 27, 2008

    Leg Levelers for Carpeted Floors
    Tips on using leg levelers when installing cabinets on a carpeted basement floor. June 12, 2014

    Constructing a Foam or Plywood Bending Form
    Basic info on building a solid form for gluing up curved laminations. February 14, 2010

    Grinding Carbide 101
    Knife grinding basics for carbide cutterheads. February 14, 2007

    Tips on Making Radius Moldings
    Explanation and examples of radius arched door casings. September 15, 2006

    Running Synthetic Trim Materials Through a Moulder
    Advice on running plastic trim stock through a moulder. July 28, 2006

    Off-Brand Asian Planers
    Interesting info about those Chinese-made shop machines you sometimes see bearing unfamiliar name plates.November 14, 2014

    Bit Choice for Drilling 2-Inch Holes in White Oak
    This much drilling in hard wood is a torture test for any bit. What's the best bit for the job? August 8, 2010

    Three-Wheel, Four-Wheel, and Belt-Type Power Feeders
    A discussion of the advantages of different power-feeder configurations. May 23, 2007

    Working with Ribbon Mahogany and Brazilian Cherry
    Tips on machining and staining two very hard, and very visually interesting, exotic hardwoods. October 27, 2005

    Waterborne Finishes and the Fuzz
    Water-based finishes can cause wood fibers to stand up, complicating the finishing and sanding sequence. October 14, 2006

    Understanding the Sawmilling Term "Cant"
    To a sawmill operator, what is a "cant"? Experts explain. September 17, 2008

    Drying Holly
    Holly wood is prized for its white color, but it stains easily during drying. October 1, 2010

    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

    What is the AWI Estimating Seminar About?
    An Architectural Woodworking Institute educational presenter provides a thumbnail description of AWI's two-day estimating seminar. November 11, 2005

    Shaper Shutting Down by Itself
    A woodworker gets help troubleshooting a shaper that cuts out for no obvious reason. July 29, 2012

    Mortisers
    Basic info on mortising machinery. November 12, 2008

    Dressing the Rollers on a Wide-Belt Sander
    Tips on getting the sander drum true again by running it over flat sandpaper. July 29, 2011

    CNC Off-Load Devices
    Thoughts on accessories for pushing cut parts off the CNC table. December 24, 2009

    Correcting Snipe on a Planer
    A few simple tips help a woodworker get his Woodmaster 718 planer into satisfactory shape. February 2, 2012

    Profiled Trestle Base
    11/23/2014

    Sawing Walnut for High-Quality 5/4 Lumber
    Tips on working with a big Walnut log to get high-grade five-quarter lumber. May 18, 2010

    Hogging Out Large Bowls
    Ways to speed up the pesky process of removing large quantities of wood from the inside of a bowl before final turning. April 30, 2006

    Yield from Small Logs
    Rough rules of thumb for estimating the expected yield from sawing small logs. March 14, 2006

    Locating Scraps for Charcoal
    Advice on finding sawmill offcuts and byproducts for use as feedstock for a charcoal kiln. October 3, 2009

    Moulder Feed Problems 2: Caused by Material
    A problem-solution checklist chart for correcting moulder feed problems. November 27, 2006

    Contour Bander
    07/10/2014

    Repairing Wear on a Planer's Feed Belt
    Advise on re-dressing and tuning up the belt drive system on an Extrema or Cantek heavy-duty planer. October 19, 2014

    Running Dowels on a Moulder
    A discussion of moulder set-up for dowel machining, and on improving the tolerances of the finished product. December 6, 2009

    Preventing Pine-Sap Buildup
    Pine sap is building up on the bed and rollers of his moulder, reports a shop owner who's milling up large batches of flooring from reclaimed pine. Others supply advice for cleanup and prevention. October 20, 2005

    Peruvian Walnut Drying Defects
    Peruvian Walnut shows wide variability, which can create drying and machining difficulties. June 13, 2014

    Warping of Boards Cut from a Dead Standing Tree
    Uneven drying stresses in standing dead wood may cause warping after the log is sawn. March 3, 2006

    Waxing Machine Tops
    Keep it simple. March 25, 2007

    Bending Plastic Pipe
    Here's information on bending PVC or ABS pipe for use as a curved moulding form. Hot sand does the trick for softening these thermoplastic materials. July 3, 2006

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

    Choosing Dado and Groover Blades
    The voice of experience on different cutter brands. June 18, 2005

    Relief Cuts for the Back of Mouldings
    Advice on dimensions and moulder setup for making relief cuts on the backs of mouldings. April 21, 2011

    Tool Wear and Resawing Teak
    Teak dulls blades and loads up sandpaper. Here's advice on the tooling required to process it. February 17, 2014

    Running Radius Mouldings on a Standard Shaper
    Tips on making curved mouldings with jigs, ingenuity, and a shaper. December 6, 2008

    Controlling Splits in Pecan
    An explanation of various causes of splitting in lumber as it dries. November 14, 2009

    Clamping Angled Work so it Won't Slide
    Pieces that meet at an angle are hard to clamp together tightly. Here are some clever tricks. March 16, 2015

    How to Size a Phase Converter
    This discussion of phase converter sizing includes a brief, clear description of how phase converters work. April 21, 2011

    Is a Solid Surface Crack Fixable?
    Seaming a solid surface countertop over a heat source such as a dishwasher may cause a crack that can't be repaired. March 4, 2009

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

    Jointing Curly Cherry
    Tips and tricks for avoiding tear-out. August 30, 2005

    Machine Setup for Lock Miters
    Lock miter setup requires a lot of fiddling, so a permanent dedicated machine can be most efficient. April 6, 2011

    Serious Resawing Machinery
    A request for help re-sawing some large Teak lumber leads to a closer look at some big-boy re-saw equipment. August 3, 2009

    Machining Mouldings from Southern Yellow Pine
    The stock may be cheaper, but what about the quality of the product? December 31, 2013

    Troubleshooting Out-of-Level Machining on a CNC Router
    Problems with a mis-alignment between the CNC gantry and the table. February 12, 2010

    Air Drying and Blue Stain in Southern Pine
    Advice on stacking and drying SYP rough lumber prior to kiln-drying it and making mouldings out of it. May 13, 2013

    Gloves for Saw Operators
    Woodworkers suggest some tough, skin-tight, high-friction gloves for use around power equipment. April 21, 2011

    Joinery for Wrapping Columns
    Quick suggestions for corner joinery for wrapping columns with a Shaker frame. May 6, 2014

    Drying Cherry with Complex Grain
    Tips on how to dry some pieces of highly figured Cherry wood. April 27, 2007

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    Re: Cool down times????
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    Re: Swing Blade Tension
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    Re: Compression bit yield on melamine
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    Re: Shaper Set Up to Cut Wide Channel - Is This OK?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/15/24) -- Thanks Tom - it seems as though you're not seeing a fundamental problem with th ...

    Re: Lost settings for CypCut
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    Re: spoilboard
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    Re: Should I consider CNC
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    Re: Domestically produced plywood vs. imports
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    Re: CNC can't keep up
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    Re: Looking for JMH
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    Re: Looking for JMH
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    Re: Cracking on 6" walnut post glue-ups
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    Re: Spoilboard clean up between cycles
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    Re: Cabinetvision screen to machine
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    Re: Cabinetvision screen to machine
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    Re: How can I make this raised panel profile in my CNC
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    Re: Sanding for stain or paintable products.
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    Re: design software for cnc
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    Re: Solid wood cutting.
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    Re: Suggestions about cutting irregular shapes on mdf 18mm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/15/22) -- I would get an insert flush cut bit for your shaper or router table and then tab and flush trim ...

    Re: best blade tooth config for cutting veneer
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    Re: Dovetail machines
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    Re: Vacuum Lift information for 5X12 CNC
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/14) -- I had a Schmalz lift on a Gorbel 16 ft jib boom. It was 300 lb capacity at that reach as we were c ...

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    Re: Pod and rail issues with warping on solid wood panels
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/14/23) -- How may pods? How warped? How thick? What species? Drilling or cutting? What HP pump? ...

    Re: Sticking or coping first
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/14/21) -- When I had room for two shapers I set up one for coping and the other for sticking, a ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/14) -- This is not about the wood thickness. Have you ever worked with Sassafras before? I buil ...

    Re: feeder on the jointer
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    Re: Straight cuts have an Arc.
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    Re: new tools for my shop have 1200 ft now moveing too 8000 spot
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    Re: CNC Comparison
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    Re: Which machinery supplier to use
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    Re: V-Groove Cutter on CNC for Solid Surface?
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/14/23) -- The past 6 or 7 years, I seem to have to replace the main flexible dust hose going from our dust ...

    Life expectancy of flexible dust hose from your CNC to the header?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/14/23) -- The past 6 or 7 years, I seem to have to replace the main flexible dust hose going from our dust ...

    Re: Paperless shop questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/14) -- Gavin, like I mention in the prior post, a remote desktop app enables you to access your computer a ...

    Re: 2 piece mdf doors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/14) -- Yes, we are cutting out the center and inserting. When you insert it from the front do you need to ...

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    Re: Shop floor motivation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/14) -- We've been using a new method to integrate inexperienced workers in to our shop ...

    Re: Choosing wood species for laundry rack design
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (8/14) -- Not to argue with the wood doctor, but bamboo in it's lumber form is made u ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/14) -- Hello Everyone I just closed up a shop I owned for (33) years. Way too many rea ...

    Re: Processing on a vertical panel saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/14) -- Congratulations on your Striebig Joe! That was my favorite panel processing saw. You can ...

    Re: Routing color layer off hpl...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (7/14) -- A while back. There was a discussion about cutting laminate and what bit ...

    which program can quickly check the DXF files
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/14/22) -- Please tell me which program can quickly check the DXF files to find out the minimum distance be ...

    Re: Medex "crowning" after being cut.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14/22) -- The storage is quite temporary as they are in the picture. They only stay that way for ...

    Re: Medex "crowning" after being cut.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14/22) -- The storage is quite temporary as they are in the picture. They only stay that way for ...

    Re: Medex "crowning" after being cut.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14/22) -- Wow that's bad. It should never be like that. A little curve when cutting is understan ...

    Re: CNC for wood sculpting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/14) -- In 2021, if you want to do your best in any project involving cutting, engraving, and almost any CN ...

    Re: Does anyone have one of these?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14) -- think it would take a concentrated effort to get this in use in most shops. Once in and o ...

    Re: Does anyone have one of these?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14) -- I do, I have had it for a year or two. Well made, service and support are great. I had bo ...

    Need Long Pattern Bit
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/14) -- I need to cut out some ornate trellis braces out of 6X DF. Was thinking of ma ...

    Re: cutting starboard
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14) -- We are in the Midwest, but we order our Starboard from Piedmont Plastics out of Tennessee ...

    Re: cutting starboard
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14) -- Thanks for the lead. I will check them out. Not sure how I pasted someone else's website. ...

    Re: Redwood getting black stains right after cutting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/14) -- No lube or water , the logs seem to have enough moisture in them. ...

    Re: If you were an employee again, what would you ask at an interview?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/14) -- Considering what I know now compared to what I knew wayyyy back then I would as ...

    Re: insert tooling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/14/24) -- Look at the tool body without the inserts in. Is the insert bed flat with no burrs? If ...

    Looking for an advice on dowel cabinet construction methods
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/14) -- Greetings Wise People from Woodweb Forest, I'm trying to find out what would be the most ...

    Re: Original 3-1/4 HP Plunge Router Flush Bit
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/14) -- This is not normal after two days use. I would check to make sure you are not runn ...

    Re: Shaper Set Up to Cut Wide Channel - Is This OK?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/14/24) -- It's not set up yet Dave but I've attached a sketch showing what I provisionall ...

    Re: Shaper Set Up to Cut Wide Channel - Is This OK?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/14/24) -- I guess I was a bit approximate with the sketch Rich. The fence would be pushed ...

    Lost settings for CypCut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/14/24) -- I need help with laser settings on CypCut. We received 10mm stainless steel sheets, decided to c ...

    Re: Painted exterior wooden treads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/14/22) -- One example of what happens with total bans is that of Brazilian Rosewood. ...

    spring or winter harvested wood: differences
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/14/22) -- I am producing arrow shafts for the archery industry. I presently run white birch, ...

    Re: Edgebander static electricity problem
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/14) -- I dont think using anti-static spray of any kind is commonplace by any means especially around mode ...

    Re: CNC can't keep up
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/14) -- Travis, Like it was mentioned earlier you need a beam saw, You can cut multiple ...

    Quickly reverse timber shrinkage?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/14) -- Hi all, I'm looking for some advice about slightly increasing the moisture content of ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/14) -- I've been making wood countertops for my cabinet clients for a couple of years now and ...

    Re: Wide Belt Sander for finishing panels
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/14) -- If you buy an old beat up machine you will get old beat up sanding. If you are going to use a ...

    Re: Milling burls for blanks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/14) -- I spend time looking at a burl before even cutting it off the tree. Then, once it is ...

    Re: Coping saw teeth direction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (3/14) -- I you are cutting drown and you have the blade on the saw with the te ...

    Re: Coping saw teeth direction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (3/14) -- Misspelled "crown". If you are cutting CROWN, Sorry ...

    Re: Hanging brackets for wall cabinets
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/14/24) -- Brian, It's a good system, used a few times in the past. But now, our cabinets have no ...

    Sanding for stain or paintable products.
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    Re: Cabinetpro
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/14) -- That sounds great but how did you initially learn it? I learned the program by using the help video ...

    Re: Another router bit question
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/14) -- I think Larry's advice is well given. As Mark pointed out we will certainly pay attention ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/14) -- No matter what I do I cannot achieve accurate resaw cuts on 8/4 hardwood blocks (1 ...

    Re: Alphacam overcut corners
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/14) -- We use this technique when we are cutting plywood components that we are assembling together in a f ...

    Re: Goliath CNC router
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/14) -- I won't comment on the machine since I have never seen one in action.As a general principle I would ...

    Re: Biscuit Joiner
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/14) -- Th Makita corded joiner is a nice tool. The cordless is very under po ...

    Re: New cnc bit
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/14) -- I also use these bits and was wondering what it sounds like for you guys? Mine always seem to have ...

    Re: starting small funiture shop
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/14) -- Starting a business can be a daunting task. Especially for the home-based business own ...

    Re: Designing a Large Slab Planer/Flattener
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    Re: 3D CNC Machining
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/14) -- Its a big subject,far more complex than simple panel processing.I have used Mastercam and Rhinocam ...

    Re: 4'x12' walnut table top options
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/14) -- Butcher block or cutting board? I would guess the latter, the difference being that tr ...

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    Re: Looking for opinions on nested base routers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/14) -- YME: You may also consider 2 'smaller' less costly machines and supporting equipment depending on y ...

    Re: Wood Stain Variation Standards
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    Re: mahogany veneer not bonding to substrate
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/14) -- I warm my shop up in the mornings of glue ups to 72 to start the acclimation process. After cutt ...

    Re: Best Software for Automating Submittals
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/13/23) -- Research Microvellum. Get your drawings, cutting lists, CNC programs, reports and labels. 15 ye ...

    Re: sand between coats
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    Re: PCD feed/spin speeds for mfc
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/13) -- Hi Alan, Im also in the same search for the perfect solution for us. why are you cutting in two pa ...

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    Re: Entry-level CNC for Small (1-2 man) Shop
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/13) -- Can you outsource the CNC work as a profit study? Unless you hire an experienced operator, the lea ...

    Re: shop rental rates for employees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/13) -- We had a guy doing the exact same thing at the shop I worked at in Calgary. Ou ...

    Re: 2 shaper set up
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/13) -- You want to learn about sizing the stiles & rails with an outboard fence. You can us ...

    Re: Giben/Anderson GS series
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    Re: shop rental rates for employees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/13) -- Context is key. Are they making 10 cutting boards a week? Or 100/week? If the ...

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    Re: CNC file for work van
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    Re: edge gluing direct from s4s/molder
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/13) -- If you are edge glueing are you cutting to rough width before you S4S? If so that seems ...

    Re: vacuum leakage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/13/22) -- I don't hit nearly those numbers for vacuum. I have to look at the gauge to be certain. 4x8 tabl ...

    Re: Sharp MW drawer and electric cord run
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/13/21) -- I'm doing the eCabinets models in order to generate the CNC files for cutting the cabs ...

    Re: Jobs and only 100 k in the USA ?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/13) -- I think that with CNC equipment, and the fact that, for those companies that ha ...

    Re: Z axis control
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    Re: Groovers o.k. for tenoning?
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    Re: 2 piece mdf doors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/13) -- I think he's talking about, cutting out a like a picture frame. Then adding a panel from the back. ...

    Re: Advice on a CNC for cutting internal threads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- Do you think you will be able to tap the threads in the nut faster on a CNC than a 1" NC tap? ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- Hi all hope your having a good day This is my second week using my cnc router I am cutting double f ...

    Re: Cnc router bits heating
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- Use chip load to calculate speed. 0.025 * 3 * 16000 is 1200 IPM or 31 MPM. Watch the speed on the m ...

    Re: Advice on a CNC for cutting internal threads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- Thanks for the responses. Our biggest concern is whether or not I can do internal threads on a one ...

    Re: Cnc router bits heating
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- Anthony, 2 flute is better all around if you are cutting sm parts. You will probably not be able to ...

    Re: Advice on a CNC for cutting internal threads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- I am no expert as i have no reason to make this, I have seen it done, in the last few seconds i did ...

    Re: Advice on a CNC for cutting internal threads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- Camaster has several sizes with a well established rotary cutter on any machine. there are some who ...

    Re: Advice on a CNC for cutting internal threads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- What your looking for is called thread milling. Are you making the entire nut of threading a blank? ...

    Re: Advice on a CNC for cutting internal threads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v ZJ58MI-F3lU Can use a single point or multipoint tool. ...

    Re: Advice on a CNC for cutting internal threads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- Show US or send me a photo of the end product ! ...

    Re: Drying Black Spruce dead straight
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/13) -- In following what others in the arrowshaft business do, I am cutting into 3' sections ...

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    Re: CNC bit Chipping
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/13) -- ...if using a Compress bit and the depth are NOT the same then - The shallower cut would be exposin ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/13) -- You may look at something like the Amana 45672 or CMT makes a similar option that we have ...

    Re: laser module addition
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/13) -- Looks like I need to be more specific, I'm talking about a laser cutting head. In particular, I was ...

    Re: Adding a switch to an older sliding table saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/13) -- I have a wireless remote on my dust collector, you couldn't give ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/13) -- I assume you’re cutting your back cut square , we use a small cove type raised panel cutt ...

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    Re: 1st Job
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/11) -- I see the nails that John found now, in the second set of pictures. In the lower righ ...

    Re: Table fire
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/11) -- Is the finish important? It doesn't look like you're using a chip breaker or roughing bit. Either o ...

    Re: Thick Butcher Block Countertop
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/11/22) -- Thanks for the responses Ive considered using the dominoes across the miter joint Have ...

    Re: Cnc
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/11) -- What are you trying to do with the machine is the biggest question. Are you trying to pro ...

    Re: Blind Dado backs and toe kick
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/11) -- We use 5/8" for the backs and tenon it in on all 4 sides. We set the back in 1mm fro ...

    Re: Equipment needed for live edge slab furniture?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/11) -- I would try to identify the bottlenecks in your process and pick equipment or p ...

    Re: Equipment needed for live edge slab furniture?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/11) -- My first thought is you are going to need one hell of a good wood dealer. 25-30 ...

    Re: River Birch mill thickness prior to kiln dry
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/11) -- Perfect, very helpful. Thank you Guy cutting tree down says he has a mill and can do ...

    Re: Sinker Log Process Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/11) -- As a custom sawyer, I like Eric's reply. I wish you all the best in your first sawyin ...

    Fiber Tear Out
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/11) -- Just purchased my first CNC to get a handle on production back logs. With absolutely no experience ...

    Drawer parts on router
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/11) -- Went from Cabinetware to cabinetvision we are now trying to cut drawer parts on cnc router . Lot of ...

    dodds dovetailer
    A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (12/10) -- is there anyone that rebuilds old dovetail machine. I have one made in 1900 and is not cut ...

    Re: new or old?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/10) -- Gary thanks for the feedback, sounds like you have known someone who has suffered the pitfall of b ...

    Re: Old Walker Turner DPress Bent Shaft
    A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (12/10) -- Thanks Keith. I got it all apart yesterday. I ended up cutting the shaft out with a sawzal ...

    Re: 12" explosion proof fan, variable speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/10) -- Can you reduce the 16" fan down by using plywood and cutting angles. I have done th ...

    Re: dado cutting tapers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/10) -- ...and next time, try doing your machining before you make the tricky shapes. ...

    Re: Inspecting lumber that will not cut straight
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/10/22) -- I disagree with Adam - unusual, if it the Adam I'm thinking of. Properly dried lum ...

    Re: Production Management
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/10/21) -- It's very possible to have less work than capacity, but still not be able g ...

    Re: Insurance liability issue
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/10/21) -- I don't suppose you considered cutting a notch in the studs behind where th ...

    Re: Miter fold
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (11/10) -- Never done it, but if you have the patience I dont see why it would not ...

    Remote Alphacam Training
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/10) -- We are an architectural millwork shop running a wide variety of items from case work and counters ...

    Re: Thin Veneer Wont Cut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/10/24) -- Hard to tell from your description, but if I had to guess, this protrusion is caused by a conve ...

    Re: Thin Veneer Wont Cut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/10/24) -- What is your cutting process? Single pass? What are your feeds and speeds? It is possible that ...

    Re: Startup CNC Shop
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/10/23) -- Don't you need at least a 4' x 8' router to do cabinet parts? Or do you pla ...

    cutting veneer
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/10) -- I have read quite a bit about this subject and I have seen it discussed on different for ...

    Pm 66
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/10) -- Hello all, I have a paramedic 66 I bought back in 2000. I have not use this awful time o ...

    Re: cutting veneer
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/10) -- I also don't have a long guillotine. I cut veneer on the table saw, then clamp the venee ...

    Re: Waterborne finish with glaze issue
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/10) -- Joe a little off topic but why are you cutting the end panel with a jigsaw on the face? You ...

    Re: AlphaCam and open contours
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/10) -- Thanks Mike and Rob, Our Xilog tool file asks for tool diameter. I have been using G41/42 Machine ...

    Re: Prefinished UVcoated drawer stock
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/10) -- I have built a lot of boxes that were just nailed together (no glue) with a 1/4" bot ...

    Re: 5x10 or 4x8? Off feed table?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/10) -- We went to cnc earlier this year. Altnough most of what we run is 4x8, I'm glad we bought a 5x10. T ...

    Re: cutting tapered lamp base 90 degrees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/10) -- Try using a finer (more teeth per inch) blade with less "tooth set" on your ...

    Re: cutting tapered lamp base 90 degrees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/10) -- Keep it simple. Glue a 4" x 10" piece of 60 grit to scrap plywood, clamp it ...

    Re: cutting tapered lamp base 90 degrees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/10) -- Why not cut your blank to your desired length so you start square then cut the tapers? ...

    Re: wide nozzle to sweep after cutting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/10) -- Did this with my last cnc. We started with a 3" flex lin and had 4' of pvc with a 90 elbow on ...

    Re: Coffered ceilings...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/10) -- I used to be a finish carpenter full time, and have done a lot of these ceili ...

    Re: those shingles i was cutting are now on the shed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/10) -- Shingle oak is a red oak. Have only seen one in my life. As a woodworker, had to wond ...

    Re: those shingles i was cutting are now on the shed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/10) -- I would be interested in learning how the red oak holds up compared to the chestnut o ...

    Re: Making Rounded Coffin Top
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/10) -- I think you should consider finding someone with a molder who could mill your part ...

    Re: cnc or laser cutting inlays
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/10) -- I'm not sure anyone will want to just cut the veneer pieces for you, but you can ask. The ...

    Re: cnc or laser cutting inlays
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/10) -- Just go to a local trophy shop for the laser work. If you provide DXF files, the cost wil ...

    Re: Here is a video of how my hand sharpened blade cuts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/10) -- Yes I do. more to sawing then just sawing logs. I noticed after I sharpened the blade ...

    Re: cnc or laser cutting inlays
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/10) -- Hi Dan, You could try Eggers Industries, or Architectural Forest Products, I know both of ...

    Re: cnc or laser cutting inlays
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/10) -- I am not sure what "reasonable" is but I need to see if there is a market here ...

    Re: Government impact on labor force
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/10) -- Matt, Congratulations on getting your wife to come work with you. That sounds r ...

    Re: cutting starboard
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/10) -- I have had a couple jobs where starboard would of worked great. All my suppliers here did ...

    Re: RE: Rotted surface hardwood logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/10) -- We do not have a thin kerf resaw, and probably do not have the monies for one at this ...

    Zodiac Fabrication
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/10) -- Our shop has done Corian and other solid surface fabrication but we are ...

    Band Blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/10) -- Have a 2013 TimberKing 1600. In Ya'lls Opinon, what are the best blades for cutting S ...

    Re: Solid wood nesting tooling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/10/22) -- Use a roughing bit hole cutting the parts slightly oversized. Vortex makes a nice 1/2 " rou ...

    Specs for Live Sawn or European cut Flooring Lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/10) -- Hi There! I'm hoping to have a couple local sawmills cut white oak logs into lumber t ...

    Re: New residential shop
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/10) -- I really agree with Pat. All too many now still prescribe to the 1950's model of business ...

    Re: Custom Furniture at a Cabinet Shop
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/10) -- "No up front costs" Machines aren't free, tooling isn't free, floor s ...

    Re: Lean Manufacturing article in Woodshop News
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/10) -- Tim, I'll substitute "conveyor" for your "cart" and argue t ...

    Best blade design to prevent "pull" on radial arm saws
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/10) -- Looking for insight/opinions into the best blade to use on a radial saw that will ...

    Re: Domestically produced plywood vs. imports
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/10) -- JeffD: On the subject of Garnica. I just brought in 15 sheets (MDF face with po ...

    Re: Plywood Core Cut Quality
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/10) -- The 2 things that happen with this material is fuzzing and rippled edges. A 2 flute compression is ...

    Re: Drill bit replacement
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/10) -- I would first ask how many holes you are drilling in that one month period. If it is tens of thousa ...

    Table fire
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/10) -- Thank you in advance for any advice. We are cutting furniture frame parts for a client out of 3/4&q ...

    Re: Table fire
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/10) -- How about pre-drilling those inside corners with the same radius bit? The vertical movement of the ...

    Re: Table fire
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/10) -- How long does the bit "linger" at that spot? Are you cutting the parts in a single pass, ...

    Re: Waste Management
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/10) -- ok. So if you cutting scraps into kindling bundles, if you want to heat a shop ...

    1000 canker disease
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Forestry Forum (3/10) -- Have a chance to mill a down black walnut tree. It has been down for two years. However, it is ...

    Re: RE: Quarter Sawing a large diameter log
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/10/22) -- What I do, is rip it down the middle first leaving 2 equal halves. But then rather ...

    Re: Router cutting wrong segment of circle - Microvellum single part editor
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/10) -- Hi Katie, You could try to tackle that a but differently. When i have to transition from a line to ...

    Re: Router cutting wrong segment of circle - Microvellum single part editor
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/10) -- I used to program for one machine in MV that wouldn't accept an arc with an included angle more tha ...

    Re: Barn-type Door Construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/10) -- ?? I don't know what a hunting miter is. I followed the explanation, but was ...

    Re: In all seriousness, how do I get my own shop going?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/10) -- excellent advice....ignore the negative I installed a lot of cabinets, crown mo ...

    Re: newby sawyer, more questions.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/10) -- Where are you and what mill are you running? What to charge is a pretty open-ended qu ...

    Re: cnc 5 axis vertical mill for wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/10) -- Most Haas machines are trunnion style 5 axis not articulating head, so there would be fixturing con ...

    Re: How would you groove these toe boards?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/10/23) -- Your set up would be based on ft per week in my opinion. What kind of quantities are y ...

    Re: Suggestions about cutting irregular shapes on mdf 18mm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/10/22) -- The bottom line is heavy brazed carbide will plow for miles and miles after its dull when brazed ...

    Re: Suggestions about cutting irregular shapes on mdf 18mm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/10/22) -- I cut miles and miles and miles of 1/4"- 3/4" MDF and run 1/2" shank, 1/4" 2 ...

    Re: Suggestions about cutting irregular shapes on mdf 18mm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/10/22) -- It isn't just the type of board but the tiny pieces under discussion for this project will mean ...

    Re: Suggestions about cutting irregular shapes on mdf 18mm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/10/22) -- I would not use a straight flute on MDF. Chip evacuation is paramount with MDF. Without good chi ...

    Re: Suggestions about cutting irregular shapes on mdf 18mm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/10/22) -- I wouldnt be wasting time with a compression if thats just straight MDF. Id be running an up spi ...

    Re: Suggestions about cutting irregular shapes on mdf 18mm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/10/22) -- I strongly agree with a couple of the points raised previously.First of all I believe you will f ...

    Re: Suggestions about cutting irregular shapes on mdf 18mm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/10/22) -- I will have to revisit straight bits in MDF. Had a bunch of trouble with fire rated board no mat ...

    Re: winter cracks and what do about them
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/10) -- We also do what rich describes: cut off the end and rap it on the saw table t ...

    Re: PC window controller VS Industrial controller
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/10) -- I'm a big fan of my biesse skill . The PC style control is very easy to use . But to be fair I've o ...

    Re: White oak crossgrain and better cutting.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/10) -- Let me talk to the sawyer part.... Lumber should be sawn for how it's going to be use ...

    Re: carving cavity in tree trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/9) -- Yea Mark, I know the carving bars get pretty hot, and certainly would if you were jus ...

    pine/spruce stakes
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/9) -- we currently manufacture stakes out of kd spf dimension lumber. we are considering sw ...

    Re: carving cavity in tree trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/9) -- Yes tree will be damaged. Need to keep the wound to a minimum, the outer shell (sapwo ...

    Re: project 330t axis off
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/9) -- Rob, It is possible to recalibrate your stops. This is not hard to do, but you do have to be carefu ...

    Re: dado cutting tapers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/9) -- I'd make the pattern a couple of inches longer than your part. Index it down the c ...

    Jinny Lind Bed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/9) -- I want to copy an old Jenny Lind spindle bed. The curved corners of the head and footb ...

    Re: Sticking or coping first
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/9/21) -- Thanks for the insight, I was wondering what the purpose of a double coping machine is ...

    Need scoring blades for slider
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/9) -- My slider SCM SI 400 Nova came with adjustable Dimar scoring blade. I was never happy wit ...

    Re: Metal inlay in painted coumtertop
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/9) -- Stainless is hard and work hardens even faster. I'd use an abrasive version of a miter bo ...

    Giben/Anderson GS series
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/9) -- Anyone cutting with one? We are looking between that and a Felder H10 profit. The GS looks insanely ...

    Re: Acrylic leg connection to wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/9) -- I've got the perfect solution to your problem. There is a correct adhesive for your ap ...

    Re: Mesquite insects and treatment
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/9) -- What you have are indeed powder post beetles. They will only eat at the sapwood of mes ...

    Re: R&S tenon clearance
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/9) -- Ive had custom door sets made up by Royce/Ayr. Just checked some of the drawings - they a ...

    Re: Product to Market
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/9) -- Get a copy right on the design first which is a lot easy than a patent Get accu ...

    Re: vacuum leakage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/9/22) -- We surface both sides of a 5x10 x 3/4" regular MDF and screw the corners to the phenolic tab ...

    Re: vacuum leakage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/9/22) -- great advice to everyone that has spoken. i really do appreciate the opinion that each of you hav ...

    Re: vacuum leakage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/9/22) -- We found that the corners are not enough. We have over 20 screws in a 5X10 table. I've been told ...

    Re: cnc 5 axis vertical mill for wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/9) -- What is a 5 Axis CNC Router? 5-axis machining involves all the axes of 4-axis machining, with an add ...

    Production cutting drawer box lengths
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/9) -- We are a closet parts wholesaler and are now making our standard drawer boxes out of 1/2&q ...

    Re: Production cutting drawer box lengths
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/9) -- Thanks Joel Radial arm not my first choice because of safety issues. Your reasoning sounds ...

    Re: Production cutting drawer box lengths
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/9) -- In my opinion having used all above tools, a dialed in radial arm saw with a stop would be ...

    Need parts cut- Cabinet Vision required
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/9) -- i need help cutting some Cabinet vision generated parts while my cnc is down. I am looking for someb ...

    cutting tapered based 90 degrees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/9) -- I am making a hardwood lamp from a solid piece of wood with tapered sides. The tapers r ...

    Re: cutting tapered lamp base 90 degrees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/9) -- Build a sled for the planer. Or bandsaw then hand plane... It takes a little practice. ...

    Re: cutting tapered based 90 degrees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/9) -- ten inch miter saw. ...

    Re: Assembly workstation in action - 78 cabinets assembled in 7.5 hours
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/9) -- Cabinetmaker, I like to make short videos on specific topics. My cutting method is somethi ...

    wide nozzle to sweep after cutting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/9) -- Does anyone use or know where i can get a better floor nozzle than the standard shop vac nozzle? i w ...

    Re: wide nozzle to sweep after cutting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/9) -- Try Air Handling Systems. ...

    Re: Definition of an Ellipse?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/9) -- Keith Mathewson and Mark B get to share the cigar. A slice thru a cone will no ...

    Re: Definition of an Ellipse?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/9) -- I'll get my lathe going on this over the weekend. Enough talk, the real world ...

    Re: Wall Panel Hardware
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/9) -- If you can't find a suitable clip from a commercial source, you could make a c ...

    those shingles i was cutting are now on the shed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/9) -- here is what homemade oak shingles look like. don't ever remember seeing oak shingles ...

    Re: those shingles i was cutting are now on the shed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/9) -- There is about 150 board feet in shingles on the roof. The building is 6'x6' and I fig ...

    Re: those shingles i was cutting are now on the shed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/9) -- They are black oak and chestnut oak. chestnut oak I used on the other side thats not i ...

    Re: those shingles i was cutting are now on the shed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/9) -- Those are red oak, right? ...

    Re: shaker doors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/9) -- Rodney, How are you cutting or sizing your doors? The picture you posted, to me there appe ...

    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/9) -- I think you gentlemen may be missing the point and probably most of you need more men like ...

    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/9) -- Not a lick of disagreement there. I have searched for the Michaels of the world for 30 yea ...

    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/9) -- Can you make a jig that services both cuts? Preferably without doing any flipping of the j ...

    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/9) -- Toe Kick notching saw... ...

    Medex "crowning" after being cut.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/9/22) -- I have 3/4" and 3/8" Medex that I am using to build paint grade cabinets (ope ...

    vacuum pumps, liquid ring pumps - water usage and sizing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/9) -- Hi all we are cutting on the 5*8 cnc router a thin composite (acp), and so far we have been using 2x ...

    Re: cutting starboard
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/9) -- I am couple months from our first cnc, so much to get in place before it lands, but in the ...

    Re: cutting starboard
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/9) -- this is the style I was referring to, although you have to find a 35mm one, or modify an e ...

    Re: RE: Rotted surface hardwood logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/9) -- I think you have a good approach. For 1/4, the close spacing of stickers is essential. ...

    Re: Solid wood nesting tooling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/9/22) -- When cutting wood or composite wood materials, the damage of welded carbide milling cutters is of ...

    Re: Q-lon Kerf In Radius Stop
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/9/22) -- Oops that was the wrong picture cutting the outside. That was the casing. ...

    Design for CNC - tips for 18mm Baltic Birch
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/9) -- I'm designing some furniture that will be cut on an CNC machine out of 18mm Baltic birch plywood. Af ...

    Re: Live edge slabs, is the hype real?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/9) -- My $0.02 is a lot of it depends on your market. The more urban your are the more likel ...

    Crazy table saw question
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/9) -- This is going to sound crazy... I have a 3 hp unisaw, don't know exactly how old it is but ...

    Re: Dekker Vacuum Pumps
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/9) -- While I understand the "never too much vacuum" mentality, cutting strategy can go along wa ...

    Re: 1.5" Birch Butcher Block counter Tops
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/9/23) -- I template and cut the sink with the cnc. Sand and seal the cut. Overkill maybe. Give t ...

    Re: Carts or no Carts??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/9) -- I thought it was a fundamental truth of the universe that cabinet shops never ha ...

    Re: edge sanding large quantities of thin ply
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/9) -- I cannot improve upon the sanding suggestions made above. I'd spend some time trying to fi ...

    Re: CNC Dovetail drawer boxes
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/9) -- We have a need for secondary (flip) operations that we are thinking of getting a 2nd inexpensive CNC ...

    Re: Software for complex parts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/9/24) -- Dave, Are you cutting tenons on parts or milling the mortises on otherwise complex parts? In othe ...

    Re: Panel saw variation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/9/22) -- 0.2+- mm(not inches) can be normal ,not because machine ,only because material cutting behavior a ...

    Re: I was right all along. Woodworking shop owner=%20lack of education+ horri
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/9) -- Mel, Are you working in the back woods of Alberta & BC, there are some very ...

    Re: Depth cuts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/9) -- You have a couple of unique problems. With no vacuum, onion skinning (which is a little different th ...

    Re: How many of you are running your shop on lean manufacturing principles?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/9) -- "Do you find they just agree that life is better with small batch size?&quo ...

    Re: Upcut Saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/9) -- I used to slow the cutting speed down on my saw to allow for a better cut quality when goi ...

    Re: Upcut Saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/9) -- It's just not a super clean cut. On dovetail drawers, it just means more sanding in the ex ...

    Re: Router cutting wrong segment of circle - Microvellum single part editor
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/9) -- Katie, Not sure how your machine reads code as to how arcs are defined. There are more than one way ...

    Re: Introducing a New Product
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    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
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    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/7) -- You need to see a proper cnc work if you think this is faster. A big local shop doesn't cu ...

    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
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    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
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    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
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    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
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    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
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    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
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    Re: Toe kick cutting jig, four guys to use
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    Re: Coping
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    Re: Domestically produced plywood vs. imports
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/23) -- I should note that tool is designed for a horizontal planing aggregate on a 3 axis machine, we can' ...

    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/23) -- Please forgive my ignorance but I don't see how this is even geometrically possible. I didn't reall ...

    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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    Re: Cutting Miter fold Cove backsplash in solid surface
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