Drying Capitol Christmas Tree Slabs Despite several interesting suggestions, Woodweb fails to provide a secret formula for drying cross-sections of a pine tree trunk with no radial checking. Still a fun thread, though. August 16, 2012
Employer Vs Employee Must employees and business owners be pitted against one another? From WOODWEB's Business Forum. March 5, 2003
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
Scribing Skirt Boards (Step By Step Photo Essay) Carl Hagstrom's detailed step-by-step photo essay (starring Carl's younger and better-looking stunt double) showing how to scribe a skirt board for a staircase stimulates a well-informed expert discussion of site and factory stair-building methods. February 15, 2015
MDF versus particleboard Strength and other qualities in relation to cabinet construction. (From WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum) March 23, 2003
Self Air-Drying Versus Kiln-Drying Carefully air-drying wood yourself may be preferable to trusting the load to a less-than-perfect kiln-drying operation. January 18, 2011
Door Construction and Wood Movement Experienced pros try to educate a newcomer about the power of wood movement and the necessity of allowing for it in constructing complicated assemblies such as architectural doors. May 12, 2013
Staining Alder Alder is an under-appreciated wood that takes stain and paint well. Here, finishers discuss how to get the best results with it. October 26, 2005
Keeping cutterhead balance Number of knives and other factors in cutterhead balance. (From WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum) March 5, 2003
Ellipse jig Making your own jig for ellipse-based arcs. (From WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum) March 5, 2003
Historic Roller Track Door Hardware Here's some great architectural woodworking history: a look at old track-and-roller pocket door hardware with some original ads and patent documentation. November 14, 2014
Advertising alternatives What are the best-bang-for-buck advertising venues for woodworkers? November 7, 2000
WOODPRO - Species Selection Made Easy A free complete working computer program (that can be downloaded at WOODWEB), allowing woodworkers to select the most suitable wood species for any particular application - 1997
Who Are You? Thumbnail Biographies of Forum Members Ever wonder who you're interacting with on WOODWEB? In this thread, forum posters give a brief history of their lives in the woodworking trade. June 16, 2014
Vacuum kiln drying How do vacuum kilns work and how effective are they? (From WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum) January 21, 2003
Burning Sawdust in a Wood Stove You can burn sawdust for heat, but the stories in this thread make it clear that the practice is a risky one. February 15, 2015
Affordable Sanding Options for the One-Man Shop In yet another take on a frequent forum topic, shop owners compare the pros and cons of drum sanders, wide-belt sanders, and stroke sanders.March 13, 2014
Tapered Craftsman Porch Columns A long discussion of the materials and joinery needed to reproduce this traditional architectural element. February 5, 2007
Holding Down Small Parts on a CNC Making vacuum work: details on gasket, pod, and custom spoilboard techniques for holding small workpieces down on a CNC table. February 1, 2015
Cyanoacrylate adhesive How does this glue work for gap filling? (From WOODWEB's Finishing Forum) March 23, 2003
Pricing Custom Cabinets and Trim Even within one local market, prices can be all over the map. Balancing careful itemized estimating against local market conditions can help you turn a decent profit. August 23, 2006
Lamination and Springback A chair back curvature problem leads to a discussion about predicting and minimizing springback in bent wood laminations. December 6, 2009
Tooling tips for African wawa More important than knife angles to obtaining a smooth machined finish is feed speed. 1998.
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
Developing Software to Calculate Wood Kiln Schedules The wood drying process is complex, and involves many inter-related variables. So creating software to determine drying schedules is a challenge. June 13, 2014
Responsibility for a Too-Dark Finish A cabinetmaker is being asked to hold the bag for the poor work done by a painter who the customer hired. In this thread, professionals suggest ways to handle the problem. November 11, 2005
Touching up conversion varnish Problems related to conversion varnish touchup. (From WOODWEB's Finishing Forum) January 21, 2003
Custom Fabricating Louvered Shutters A long and chatty thread about whether, why, and how to build your own louvered wood exterior window shutters. April 24, 2006
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
Setting Up a 32mm Stop System Tips on the "Sticks" 32mm stop system from Metricks, and general advice on getting started with 32mm Euro cabinetry methods. August 31, 2009
Another Wood Identification Mystery The Woodweb detective team works on another wood identification case (probably Maple, this time). March 28, 2010
Milling Big Logs and Root Balls This is a very basic discussion of investing in a chainsaw mill for cutting large butt logs, but it has some nice photos in it.March 13, 2014
Sanding and Rubbing Out Spar Varnish Tricky problem: eliminating brush marks and restoring an even gloss to spar varnish — after the piece is installed. April 19, 2011
CAD for Cabinet Layouts Cabinetmakers discuss drafting alternatives for visualizing cabinet designs. August 24, 2008
websites Should your business have its own website? Pros share experiences and discuss the worth of a web presence. June 12, 2005
Wood Movement Worries with Large Wainscot Panels Oversized floating panels are likely to grow and shrink too much to be practical. Here are some explanations, and advice on substitute materials. August 12, 2014
Unmanned CNC Can you safely allow a CNC router to run unattended? August 22, 2013
What the Heck is "Honduran Black Walnut"? Woodweb pros discuss the opportunities, risks, and unknowns inherent in buying lumber from foreign sources at arm's length. September 7, 2013
Door Gap and Outdoor Humidity A woodworker gets expert advice on predicting the moisture-related dimensional changes in a wood door, for purposes of calibrating the door gap to allow for the movement. October 11, 2007
Dust Combustion: Will Your Shop Explode? A collection of useful links about the risk of woodshop dust fires or explosions, and about preventive measures. June 15, 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
Identifying "Diamond Willow" Woodweb members recognize the unique shape of "diamond willow." Here's a photo. February 1, 2015
CNC Modification: Remote Control Cooling Informative video: a CNC owner adds an air blasting hose and nozzle with remote control to his equipment. September 25, 2014
Wood, the environment, and Man A wide-ranging overview of the state of the primary processing industry, and where it may be going from here. August 10, 2000
Building a bandmill from scratch Advice and examples concerning home-built mills. (From WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum) January 21, 2003
Dowel drilling and use guidelines A quick guide to dowel clearances and practices, including drilling depth, diameter-to-edge ratios, and dowel selection. 1998.
Finishing maple and birch Maple and birch are notorious for not taking stains evenly. Here are tips for achieving color uniformity in these popular, durable woods.1998.
Gluing Teak More suggestions on joint prep and adhesive selection for this oily wood. December 20, 2005
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
Price sawmilling by the cut? Pricing by the hour, the board foot and the cut. (From WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum) February 12, 2003
Bevel Cuts for Slope-Sided Boxes Here's a long discussion of a tricky compound-angle problem: how to calculate the bevel cuts for a box with sides of different slopes. October 8, 2005
Pricing Out a Bookcase Design A customer's design based on an existing manufactured product probably can't be made for a cost that's competitive with the original. June 4, 2012
Building Your Own CNC Machine It won't be a top-end machine — but if you build one, you'll learn a lot. November 27, 2012
Breaking Down Big Logs An interesting discussion with informative videos about cutting down enormous logs to a manageable size for sawing on a bandsaw mill. April 18, 2015
Hanging on a Floating Shelf Here's a fun addition to the Knowledge Base collection on floating shelf attachment: a woodworker demonstrating how a small shelf will support his own weight. May 15, 2011
Solar kiln glazing Best material choices for a double layer of glaze. April 9, 2003
Blind woodworker's story A blind cabinetmaker tells the story of his education and career in woodworking. (From WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum) January 21, 2003
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
Recovering from a Shop Fire Woodweb forum steps up with well-informed advice about how to cope with a catastrophic fire in the wood shop. April 16, 2009
Marketing to Builders A local cabinetmaker gets advice on getting the attention of production builders. June 16, 2005
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
Square Edges and Edgebanding Woodweb's Cabinetmaking forum straightens out a shop owner who has been edgebanding after putting cabinets together. Along the way there's a detailed discussion of how to produce square edge cuts, even with basic equipment. March 3, 2009
Stepping Up to a Shaper After burning out yet another router, a one-man cabinet shop owner gets advice on investing in a shaper and some raised-panel cutters. July 3, 2008
Refinishing Old Church Pews Thoughts on how to figure out what the original finish is on some church pews, and refinish with a compatible formula. February 13, 2009
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
Use Hardwoods for Building Components Describes a system for prefabricating structural units from hardwoods for use in floors, roofs, and walls of a-frame or post-and-beam type construction. The interior face of the unit is decorative paneling; the exterior face is sheathing. Use of the system could reduce prefabricated house constructi ......
Setting Up to Build Cabinet Doors Even if you usually outsource, building your own doors in special circumstances can make sense. Here's advice on machinery and tooling for that scenario. June 16, 2014
Pricing for Cabinet Finishing A furniture finisher who would like to branch out into cabinet finishing gets feedback on how to charge for the service. February 18, 2007
Has Buried Metal Ever Ruined Your Day? Bicycle sprockets, unexploded ordinance ... you never know what you're going to find in a tree. Here are the tales of buried metal contributed by Woodweb members competing to win a metal detector. The contest is over, but the stories (like spikes in a tree) last forever. April 15, 2013
CNC pod table Homemade pods and more. (CNC Forum) March 23, 2003
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
Finishing Pine WOODWEB's Finishing Team decribes how pine differs from hardwoods when it comes to finishing - March 17, 2000
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
Compensating Salespeople Beyond the "salary versus commission" debate: thoughts on how to align your sales force's success with yours. December 2, 2006
Systematic Takeoffs for Commercial Cabinet Jobs Here's some detailed advice on conducting a businesslike takeoff for creating a cabinet bid, with some useful, comprehensive lists. July 13, 2010
Dispensing Ingredients Finishers contribute tips for storing, measuring, and pouring out paints, stains, and colorants. January 9, 2007
The True Cost of Overtime When you back out overhead, time-and-a-half wages for overtime hours may work out to a wash. But not always ... October 2, 2007
Shaper Cutter Choices A small shop owner who has just purchased his first shaper gets advice on his cutterhead options. December 1, 2005
Clear Finish for an Exterior Door No clear finish lasts long in the sun and weather, but here are some thoughts from finishers on the best of the bunch. December 15, 2005
Where to Get Free Logs Start-up sawmiller gets advice on working with sources of free sawlogs. October 4, 2007
Sawing Cherry for Quality Sawmillers advise on how to get the best quality lumber out of a Cherry saw-log. July 30, 2007
Staining Cherry to Even Out Color Cherry is a tricky wood to stain — it takes stain unevenly and darkens by itself over time. Here's some advice on sanding and toning cherry to achieve a more even finish. December 15, 2005
Standing Tall Cabinets Another take on the problem of maneuvering those too-tall cabinets into their spot. August 14, 2007
3D Versus 2D Drafting The pros and cons of three-dimensional CAD drawing versus working in two dimensions. June 26, 2006
Budget Alternatives to Teak A search for "poor man's Teak" evolves into a discussion of customers, their tastes and motivations. December 30, 2005
Working Safely with Ipe Dust and oils from Ipe wood are allergenic and toxic. You need serious personal protective gear if you work with Ipe. Here's more info. May 16, 2008
Staining Black Walnut A detailed discussion on staining kiln-dried Walnut. November 14, 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
Powderpost Beetles in Furniture Pinholes and powder are a dead giveaway of a beetle infestation. Here are some facts about the bugs and how to handle them. February 19, 2006
Comparison Test of Water-Based Finishes A cabinetmaker subjects six water-based urethanes to side-by-side stain-resistance testing (and shares his results). July 8, 2005
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
Decorative Trim with Stucco Alternatives for wall detail trimwork on a stucco house, including coating options, wood choices, and plastic alternatives like cellular PVC. June 23, 2006
Mixing Solid Surface Brands If you combine sinks and countertops from different makers, will warranties (and adhesives) hold? April 14, 2005
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
Solvents for Tack-Cloth Cleaning Naphtha, denatured alcohol, acetone — what picks up dust best without attacking the finish? July 4, 2005
Miter-Folding Laminate A fabricator seeks advice on making joints fit right and hold tight. April 14, 2005
Protecting Wood and Coatings from Yellowing Here's an extended technical discussion of wood yellowing, finish yellowing, and the finish formula components that may or may not prevent either one. August 21, 2012
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
Ideal Humidity in a Wood Shop Indoor humidity levels correspond with wood moisture content. Here's advice on humidity control. October 26, 2012
Span Capability of an 8x8 Timber Here's some realistic and practical feedback on a proposed long-span use of an 8x8 sawn beam. September 27, 2012
Using a CNC Vacuum for a Glue Press You can use a CNC vacuum for laminate and veneer glue-ups or for laminating plywood sheets together. February 15, 2009
PVC Dust Collection Issues Woodworkers discuss pipe diameter compatibility and fire risks with PVC dust collection ducting. October 16, 2012
Stickley Design A question about Stickley style provokes answers starting with a discussion about rift-sawn and quartersawn oak, and ending with a wide-ranging ramble (or was that rumble?) about Gustav Stickley, the Arts and Crafts movement, history, and the philosophy of work and play. Some pictures of cabinets he ......
Marketing with a Customer Survey If it's presented in a thoughtful, personal way, a "How are we doing?" survey can be a very effective marketing device. February 1, 2011
Chain Saw Tooth Modifications for Ripping Detailed, specialized advice on chain selection and tooth grinding and sharpening for chainsaws used to rip logs into rough thicknesses. April 20, 2011
Laser Alternatives A discussion of laser layout equipment, software, and a low-tech shop-rigged alternative. July 2, 2005
Limits to Vacuum When Routing Small Parts A newcomer asks what size parts he should expect his vacuum table to manage. Experienced hands discuss his problem. July 2, 2005
Bit Life in High Pressure Laminate How many sheets should you be able to cut before a bit wears out? Comparing carbide with diamond, and a discussion of feed rates and settings. July 3, 2005
Avoiding Blush in a Clear Lacquer Finish To avoid condensation that causes clear lacquer to take on a milky white blush, keep an eye on ambient temperature and humidity. March 12, 2006
Controlling Drying Conditions and Monitoring Progress Here's a lively, sometimes contentious, and very informative thread about how to ensure quality control when drying lumber in a variety of different kiln types with different control systems and instrumentation. July 16, 2012
Surviving Tough Times A Woodweb forum maker says he's ready to throw in the towel, and others describe why they're not — and explain the tactics they've used to hang tough.October 26, 2013
American Chestnut Log Identification The Woodweb detective team tries to determine if one of the group has found a large American Chestnut log in a firewood pile. March 9, 2010
Window Part Terminology Woodworkers try to bring order to the vocabulary universe and define "muntin," "mullion," "bar," "rail," and related window and door terminology. March 26, 2010
Estimating Start-Up Costs A brand new business owner seeks input on projecting first-year expenses. January 6, 2005
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
Solving Lifting in Catalyzed Lacquer Finishers address the persistent problem, experienced by one of their own, with wrinkling and lifting in catlac. February 8, 2005
Troubleshooting a Moving Table Top Another good discussion on a typical learning experience: a table top is restrained on one face from moving in service, and instead the wood cups. December 8, 2012
Calculating board feet The board footage debate rages on--Professor Wengert and others offer up methods of calculation. June 24, 2001
Troubleshooting Drying Stress Some general instruction about the causes of drying stress for the owner of a dehumidifier kiln. April 2, 2013
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
Attaching Trim to a Cabinet Top Cabinetmakers and finish carpenters discuss how to provide good nailing for large trim pieces at the top of a cabinet. June 11, 2014
Curved cabinet doors What's the most efficient way to build radius frame-and-panel doors in-house? May 15, 2002
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
Joint Design for a Solid Oak Desk A conversation about how to create the joint between a solid Oak desktop and its support so as to accommodate wood expansion and contraction. June 17, 2013
Charging for Design Work A shop owner spends many hours designing a proposal, then loses the job. Now he asks: how can I make sure I get paid for my time, next time? September 27, 2012
Kitchen Remodel Rendering Advice on software to create images showing how a new kitchen will look. April 14, 2005
Training Workers The interviewing, hiring, and training process lays crucial groundwork that sets the tone for sound employee management. 1998.
FOB defined Origins and meanings of the term "freight on board." (Sawing and Drying Forum) March 23, 2003
Stile and Rail Sizes for Doors and Drawer Faces A thoughtful discussion on whether and how to vary the stile and rail proportions when designing and detailing cabinets with larger doors and smaller drawer faces. July 13, 2010
Establishing a shop rate When adding an employee to your business, how do you adjust the shop rate? June 24, 2001
Managing On-Site Work Knowing how to handle yourself and your employees on a job site is critical to winning future referrals. 1998.
TOC and Complexity Is the "Theory of Constraints" of limited practicality because it focuses on simple, linear event chains with the assumption that there is only one limiting constraint? Woodweb goes fractal on the shop floor. November 15, 2010
Measuring Logs and Lumber Lumber measurement - Professor Gene Wengert clears up questions regarding proper measurement techniques. May 28, 2001
Troubleshooting a Bad Smell in Drawers Dead bacteria in plywood can cause a rancid odor, and a badly catalyzed finish may also produce offensive smells. March 9, 2010
Attaching Cabinets to Steel Studs Cabinet installers share tips and tricks for hanging cabs in commercial buildings where the framing is steel instead of wood. January 26, 2008
Shellac as a Sealer under Lacquer Pros discuss the fine points of applying a sealer coat of shellac when refinishing furniture. July 11, 2005
What to Do When You Forget the Catalyst Is there any quick fix when you suddenly realize that you're spraying conversion varnish but you forgot to mix in the catalyst? Yes, but ... February 2, 2011
Messy mixing How to mix lacquer and reducer without suffering serious splashes and spills. May 9, 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
Automatic vents for solar kiln Can vents be left open at night or must they be controlled? (Sawing and Drying Forum) April 29, 2003
Contracts and Collections Owning a woodworking business is great, provided you remember it is a business. How to contract carefully, and get paid. 1998.
A Selling System, part two Part two of five, from Custom Woodworking Business magazine, on developing a customer base through a carefully planned and executed sales approach. 1998.
The Great Fisheye Hunt Three tales of finish fisheyes found and fixed, with ideas on preventing them. 1998.
Marketing Your Business Assessing the value of various types of advertising and marketing tools. 1998.
A Selling System, part four Part four of five, from Custom Woodworking Business magazine, on developing a customer base through a carefully planned and executed sales approach. 1998.
Refinishing Outdoor Mahogany Furniture Detailed advice on stripping automotive finish from Mahogany furniture and restoring the piece with something more suitable. July 23, 2014
Using Water-Based Contact Cements When you switch from solvent-based to water-based contact cement, there are a few new things to learn. Pros share application tips in this thread from the Woodweb Adhesives Forum. July 2, 2005
Speedy Face Frame Construction Cabinetmakers debate the details of fast methods for building and attaching face frames. July 9, 2005
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
A Selling System, part five Part five of five, from Custom Woodworking Business magazine, on developing a customer base through a carefully planned and executed sales approach. 1998.
Fortune Teller: Making More Money in the Wood Industry Wood Doctor Gene Wengert makes some educated guesses about the near future in the wood products industry, and offers some advice about how wood-based businesses can profit from change. April 15, 2013
Should I Advertise? The whys and wherefores of marketing for owners of woodworking businesses. 1998
A Selling System, part one Part one of five, from Custom Woodworking Business magazine, on developing a customer base through a carefully planned and executed sales approach. 1998.
A Selling System, part three Part three of five, from Custom Woodworking Business magazine, on developing a customer base through a carefully planned and executed sales approach. 1998.
Sawing and Drying Sweet Gum Sweet Gum is a troublesome wood to work with because of its tendency to twist and move, but the effort can be worth it for some uses. February 14, 2010
Stair to Base Transition Example Follow a trim carpenter from idea to execution as he figures out a tricky baseboard trim transition at the bottom of a staircase. April 21, 2011
1998-Rewarding your People Creating a productive, inclusive shop atmosphere, and rewarding employee initiative. 1998
Repairing Bubbles in a Laminate Countertop You can fix a contact-cement adhesion problem with a hot iron. Also, here is some advice on contact cement application equipment. August 15, 2011
Refrigerator Fit Issues "Counter-depth" refrigerators don't provide a true built-in look: the sides are exposed, as this cabinetmaker learned to his (and his customer's) dismay. November 2, 2010
Clamp Cart Shop-made carriers for clamps. December 26, 2004
What Makes a Contract a Contract? A cabinet-maker's builder customer has bailed out on a design-build job after paying a deposit and okaying plans. Now who owes what to who? This thread from Woodweb's Business forum provides a good clarification of just what kind of statements and actions add up to a legal contract. November 11, 200 ......
Contracts versus cost-plus Some jobs are impossible to estimate. But don't walk away until you've proposed working on a 'cost-plus' basis. 1998.
Taking it to the Bank One in a series, looking at the relationships between woodworking companies and the businesses they deal with. 1998.
Fastening countertops How to fasten a laminated particleboard countertop to cabinets. March 28, 2001
Quality Control for Picture Frames The fine art of woodworking: a discussion of wood choices, moisture control, and other key issues involved in creating picture frames that will be stable in service.June 12, 2014
Guess the Wood Another wood identification mystery leaves the Woodweb forum guessing. What species is this highly figured, iridescent, almost glowing orange/yellow burl in a unique table. April 20, 2011
Life as a Cabinetmaker "Would you do it all over again?" asks a cabinet shop owner after five years of struggling with business realities. Heartfelt responses prove that building cabinets is no easy way to make a buck. February 21, 2006
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
Marketing to Professional Designers Can a furnituremaker succeed by selling primarily (or even only) through professional designers and architects? The question sparks a thoughtful discussion in Woodweb's Business Forum. July 2, 2005
Repairing Damaged Veneer Pros troubleshoot a water-damaged veneer table top, and consider possible fixes. October 30, 2005
Wood getting stuck in planer Some possible causes and solutions to the problem of wet wood getting stuck in a planer. June 14, 2000
Necessary Equipment for a Start-Up Cabinet Shop Most respondents did not take the original poster seriously in this thread. But a few cabinetmakers did provide a list of basic equipment for a start-up shop.June 16, 2014
Tension Set and Lumber Conditioning Advice on remediating curved lumber after resawing, with a discussion of why "tension set" occurs and how the effect can be reversed. October 19, 2013
Storage Cabinet Shelf Spacing Ideas about the value of adjustable shelving, and about practical shelf spacing in kitchen cabinets. December 8, 2010
Whether to Share Your Knowledge Locally Woodworkers discuss whether the type of knowledge they willingly exchange on a forum should be shared with local acquaintances. September 27, 2012
TV cabinets Designs for large, small and flat screens. April 9, 2003
Conversion Varnish Turning Wood Panels Pink Investigation reveals that the catalyst in the varnish reacts with the wood to create a pinkish hue. Solution? Start by applying some kind of barrier coat. June 28, 2013
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
Finishing Outdoor Teak No outdoor finish is permanent, but here are some reasonably durable options. August 30, 2005
Matching Finish on Cherry Cherry darkens over time from exposure to light. Matching older pieces is tricky. February 12, 2010
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
Furniture for High Humidity Conditions Advice on controlling moisture content during construction for furniture destined for a relatively uncontrolled environment. November 15, 2010
Uses for Mulberry Wood Mulberry is nice for turnings, knick-knacks, and furniture. April 18, 2009
Solar kiln materials Advice on types of materials for letting light into your solar kiln. June 24, 2001
Using Beech to Build Cabinets It's a beautiful wood, but is American Beech too unstable for cabinets? Not necessarily, say those who've tried it. August 21, 2006
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
Shellac for Exterior Priming Shellac isn't recommended for outdoor use. But some people report that they've gotten away with it. June 18, 2009
Surface Mold on Framing Lumber If the wood will be dry in service, mold on the surface is strictly a cosmetic concern. Here's more info on washing and drying for the sake of appearances. April 20, 2011
Standards for Shop Priming What are reasonable specs when you pre-prime cabinets for a builder? May 17, 2005
Mitering Radius Moulding to Straight Moulding Here's help visualizing and laying out the miter cuts where a curved piece of moulding meets a straight piece with the same profile. April 24, 2014
Color-Matching Basics Tips on mixing pigments for matching existing tints. June 10, 2006
Accounting for Referral Fees Advice on how to figure "thank you" payments for referrals, and how to enter them into your bookkeeping system. March 25, 2008
Working with hickory How to get around the difficult machining characteristics of hickory. July 24, 2001
FSV adhesive How this new glue is used. April 9, 2003
Drying Schedule for Red Oak Advice for a kiln operator on drying rates and humidity and heat settings for drying Red Oak in a dehumidifier kiln. October 3, 2009
Killing Red with Green Tint Green dye can neutralize red in wood or an existing finish, but proceed carefully to avoid over-correcting.March 28, 2015
Warping and cracking in glued-up pine To find clues for cracked and warped pine panels, a measure of moisture content is needed before the splitting occurs. 1998.
Substitutes for Mahogany Either lyptus wood or luan (also called "meranti") may be an acceptable lower-cost alternative to mahogany in cabinets. March 12, 2006
Animal and hide glues Animal-based glues have all but disappeared in most woodworking applications. 1998.
Circular Sawmill Blade Tuning Large circular sawmill blades are hammered to dish the blade when at rest; it flattens out when the mill is running. Here's more. April 30, 2009
Tooth setter Photos and descriptions of home-built tooth setters for band blades. March 5, 2003
Are water-based finishes worth it? An industry expert recounts users' experiences with, and motivations for, converting to water-based finishing products. 1998.
Cypress board and batten siding It's better to kiln dry that cypress before siding your house with it than to let air-drying suffice. 1998.
Kiln drying Mexican oak Mexican oak can be dried using the same schedules as those used by processors in the United States. 1998.
In search of flat doors Even slightly inaccurate machining can produce frame-and-panel doors which are less than flat. June 6, 2001
Spots revealed in dry, planed lumber Dr. Gene attempts to find the causes of discolored spots on dried lumber, revealed only when the stock has been planed. 1998.
Moisture content of walnut -- and measuring it A woodworker seeks information about acceptable moisture contents for walnut used in furniture, and wonders what makes moisture meters tick. 1998.
Identifying Old Pine Planks The Woodweb crew checks out some photos of what is probably Southern Yellow Pine, and possibly Longleaf Pine. September 6, 2010
Gluing white oak panels Because of its density, white oak lumber must be machined carefully for panel glue-up, and assembled within an hour of preparation. 1998.
Air-dried oak for casework? Air-dried lumber needs to live in the environment it will inhabit prior to fabrication. 1998.
Calculating longitudinal shrinkage There's no firm factor for calculating longitudinal shrinkage in maple, but here's a place to begin. 1998.
Working with casehardened lumber Casehardened lumber should be returned to the processor, or planed to the desired thickness; resawing is not an option. 1998.
Workbench end caps: Bad idea? Though European workbenches commonly feature caps over the ends of the worktop material, these may hinder natural movement of the wood on this side of the Atlantic.
Wood dust a carcinogen? The Wood Doctor points to two sources of information on the carcinogenic properties of wood dust. 1998.
Chemically "aging" cherry Tips and cautions for using chemicals to quickly achieve the richer colors certain woods attain with age. 1998.
Relative densities of various birches The Wood Doctor offers resources for information on the relative densities of birch lumbers, and offers an opinion on plastic laminate. 1998.
Tips for drying butternut burls Butternut burls are dried much like regular lumber. Also, a source for further information on drying burls. 1998.
Laying Out Ellipses Spreadsheets, formulas, jigs, or approximation - quick links to all methods. April 11, 2005
Darkening wood with steam Saturated steam can be an effective way to darken some species of wood, while still green. 1998.
Embossing wood blocks Producing embossed ABC blocks is expensive, unless you're doing a bunch of them. 1998.
Smelly lauan The Wood Doctor is quizzed about bad-smelling lauan in a commercial bar. Diagnosis: anaerobic bacteria. Prognosis: terminal. Prescription: replacement. 1998.
Ash baseball bats Where to find the strongest ash for baseball bats. 1998.
Wood technology Web sites A short list of Web sites with information about characteristics of given species. 1998.
Salvaging lumber from submerged wood The best chance for salvaging lumber from submerged wood lies in cutting it quickly, and drying it slowly. 1998.
Why is machined teak blotchy? If you're not familiar with it, one property of freshly machined teak can take you by surprise. 1998.
Stained oak from supplier There are solutions for stained, milled, not-yet-dried oak lumber, but first , one must determine the cause of the staining. 1998.
Solar Drying Basics (PDF) Illustrated article from the West Virginia University Extension Serivce on solar drying and kilns, in PDF format. June 19, 2003
Using CNC Vacuum as a Glue Press You can use a CNC vacuum table and plastic sheeting for an improvised "vacuum bag" for laminating panel goods together. Who knew? January 9, 2008
Drawing and Cutting Ellipses Drawing ellipses without strings or formulas, making a jig to cut an ellipse, and cutting an ellipse with a router and jig. January 28, 2007
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 ......
Sizing Up SketchUp Cabinetmakers discuss what Google SketchUp can and can't do. June 4, 2012
Think before you take the CNC plunge WOODWEB technical advisor Brian Personett offers some food for thought to those thinking about purchasing CNC equipment. November 15, 2000
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
Cargo Trailer or Box Truck? Cabinetmakers discuss the cost, benefits, and practicality of buying a trailer or box truck for hauling cabinets, materials, and equipment. November 20, 2005
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
Level Cabinets in Out-of-Whack Houses A rowdy, no-holds-barred debate on whether cabinet installers should fudge square and level when the existing house is neither. December 20, 2005
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
Stacking Laminations in a Vacuum Bag Stacking multiple pieces in one vacuum bag to save time increases the likelihood that pieces will not be under sufficient pressure. March 16, 2015
Pricing a Custom Piece of Furniture A custom cabinet-maker asks for input on pricing a specially-ordered free-standing chest of drawers. The discussion covers a lot of ground on estimating, pricing, and the difference between cabinets and furniture. October 19, 2005
Building an Entry Door Here's a boatload of advice and commentary for a woodworker contemplating his first entry door. August 29, 2014
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
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
Board-Foot Lumber Measurement Confusion A woodworker tries to figure out how to make sure he's ordering and getting the amount of wood he actually needs. January 20, 2010
Pricing Lumber in a Down Market A conversation about how to charge practical prices for lumber sawn from old, legacy trees. January 25, 2010
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
Pivoting Bookcase Show and Tell Photos and video of a unique project: a bookcase that pivots to hide a client's master bedroom. June 15, 2014
Preventing Mold Formation on Freshly Sawn Pine Surface dryness is the best answer to preventing mold from getting a foothold on sawn softwood. Here are tips on how to achieve it. April 18, 2010
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
Face Frame Width Issues Structural and esthetic design considerations influencing face frame widths. April 10, 2012
Work-Station Shop Organization Systems Thoughts on a shop setup that involves moving the workpiece from station to station, rather than moving pieces and tools onto and off of a single work bench.May 23, 2011
Wing Back Chair Show and Tell A carpenter learning as he goes on a set of wing-back chairs shows his work, and gets feedback from a tough crowd. October 19, 2013
Plywood Thickness for Cabinet Construction What starts out as a question about 1/4" versus 1/2" plywood for cabinet backs, turns into a long discussion of what plywood cabinetmakers prefer for building carcases, and why. January 20, 2007
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
Best Ways to Advertise How to get the word out that you're in business and available for work. November 22, 2004
Business Start-Up Advice Woodworker asks about a business start-up kit, and gets an earful of wise advice.
Methods for Pricing Cabinet Work After years of estimating cabinet costs box by box in detail, you may have enough data to start taking short-cuts. October 2, 2007
Learning About Edgebanders Advice for a woodworker who is in the market for a very low-priced edgebander, and wants to educate himself about edgebanders and other machinery. March 13, 2014
Proper Depth for Frameless Cabinets In a long discussion, cabinetmakers share observations, opinions and experiences about the dimensions of frameless cabinets. December 14, 2005
Corner Chisel Fine Points Tool choice, sharpening methods, and hand techniques for cleaning out mortise corners. November 13, 2009
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
What Does It Take to Start a Business? Besides woodworking skill, what characteristics does a person need to start up a wood shop business? The question sets off a long and thoughtful discussion on the Woodweb Business forum. September 4, 2005
Choosing Table Saw Blades Thoughts on table saw blade selection for cutting plywood and for ripping hardwood. March 26, 2010
Should You Pay Workers for Travel Time? Business owners discuss whether workers should get paid for driving from the shop to the job site in a company truck. April 4, 2011
Screening Job Applicants Woodshop owners discuss the methods they use to assess prospective employees. April 19, 2015
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
Twisting cabinet doors Only changes in moisture content cause wood to change in size or shape. 1998.
Struggling to Get Paid Cabinetmakers discuss payment problems in the industry, and compare contract and billing strategies. July 3, 2006
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
Chair Making Equipment The category "chair-making equipment" includes a wide variety of specialized and more general tools and machines. September 20, 2008
Restaurant Booth Specifications Basic information on appropriate dimensions for restaurant booth seating and tables. November 10, 2006
Tooling Up to Make Doors An extended discussion of the best investment in equipment for a cabinetmaker who wants to start making his own doors. March 26, 2010
Correcting Stair Riser Height in Place An old stair stringer with incorrect riser dimensions needs fixing, on site. Here's a long discussion about how to do it. July 30, 2009
Equipment and Curriculum for a Woodworking School Woodworkers discuss the shop equipment, software, and focus appropriate for a serious secondary school program intended to train professional woodworkers. July 27, 2008
Bonding for Small Jobs Even if you're a relatively small subcontractor, you may occasionally be asked to post a bond. It's not so complicated. July 20, 2011
Subcontracting Finishing Work An unfinished furniture maker considers contracting out finish work, and gets advice (mostly con). October 2, 2005
Glueing Jatoba Dense, cross-grained and tight-pored, Jatoba wood must be well machined in order to achieve a strong glue joint. January 26, 2008
All About PPR Glue Want the low-down on Powdered Plastic Resin glues? Here's everything you need to know. October 20, 2005
Scribing three edges Templates, tic sticking and more for efficient scribing in difficult situations. September 20, 2003
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
Cabinet Door Shop Set-Up Necessities Specializing in cabinet doors isn't a business you can easily jump into. Here's a lively discussion about "barriers to entry" — the minimum scale required for success, and the equipment you'll need to compete. December 14, 2009
Blade Choices for Table Saws Thoughts on which saw blades work best for which materials, and some general info on saw blade characteristics and maintenance. December 27, 2010
Shopping for a Bandsaw The perennial question: an economical import, or some second-hand American-made iron? April 13, 2010
Drilling a Hole the Length of a Log People have actually succeeded at drilling holes in logs the long way. Here, they explain how to do it. December 27, 2006
Granite Countertop Underlayment Depending on thickness, granite countertops may be self-supporting without underlayment. September 5, 2006
Estimating Sheet Quantities for Cabinets Advice on "guesstimates" and more precise calculation of the number of sheets needed to build a set of cabinet boxes. September 7, 2006
Hole Filling Tips Advice on filling and hiding holes in an obvious visible location on cabinet doors. November 11, 2006
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
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
Financing a Building Purchase A woodworker's landlord is selling the property, and the tenant wonders if he can afford to buy it. January 9, 2008
Painting Exterior Wood What solid-color paint will hold up on an outdoor porch swing? Finishers kick around the choices. May 11, 2006
Stating Dimensions for Crown Moulding Crown molding sizes can be looked at two ways: The thickness and width of the board, or the vertical and horizontal distances it will span when installed. Depending on the situation, either could be important. December 2, 2006
Using OSB for Stickers Sawmill pros generally frown on using oriented strand board (OSB) for sticker material. January 17, 2011
Vacuum Kiln Principles Vacuum kilns cause evaporation at low temperatures, but they still require heat — and that heat is tricky to supply because of the vacuum. Here's an explanation. July 29, 2011
Blade Life when Cutting Melamine Melamine tears up saw blades. Here are some observations on blade life expectancy, some thoughts on blade choice, and a success story involving diamond blades. August 14, 2007
Fans and Grilles to Cool a TV Cabinet A cabinetmaker gets help figuring out how to get enough air moving to cool a big, hot television unit. July 11, 2007
Income Goals for a Furniture Maker How to approach the calculations involving cost, overhead, and labor time for a one-man craftsman business. November 16, 2011
Solid Surface Pricing A little info on the solid surfacing market, circa 2006. September 26, 2006
Fixing a Dent A ding in a brand-new cabinet — what's the solution? Experienced craftsman suggest several fixes. July 9, 2005
Cleaning Finished Cabinets The pros debate soaps, detergents, cleansers, and polishes. Are they all just bad, or should your finish be able to take anything? Or is the truth somewhere in between? July 10, 2005
Calibrating Wood Thickness for CNC Part Production A CNC shop needs help figuring out how to achieve consistent thickness on stock before sending it to the CNC for cutting into small parts. The discussion ranges over belt sander accuracy, planer choices, onion-skinning techniques, and more. April 21, 2008
Finishing mahogany Producing the dark color expected of mahogany. February 12, 2003
Troubleshooting Finish Flaws on a Piano Is that fish-eye or orange peel on that piano? Finishers help a colleague diagnose and treat a problem with conversion varnish. May 17, 2005
Eliminating Scratches in Glaze Stubborn sanding scratches appear when a piece has been glazed... can this be avoided?January 6, 2005
Filling grain Basic methods for filling grain and finishing. April 9, 2003
Red Oak Finishing Basics Advice on sanding, formulas, and schedules for good results with Red Oak. June 28, 2006
Reground Planer Knives Trapping Chips Woodworkers help figure out why chips won't clear out from the workpiece after a set of planer knives comes back from the grinder. March 14, 2006
Sharp Edges on PVC Banding Trimmed edge-banding can be sharp enough to cut people, so it's best to file off the edges. November 10, 2006
Gluing Teak2 Clean the oil off the surface to achieve a good bond. December 2, 2006
Shaper Setups for Complex Joinery Here's a long thread that delves into shaper choices and shop rigs and jigs for advanced joinery such as mortise-and-tenon window sash. October 14, 2008
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
Round timbers and ties Round timbers and ties represent some of the most efficient uses of our forest resources. They require a minimum of processing between harvesting the tree and marketing the structural commodity. Poles and piles are debarked or peeled, seasoned, and often treated with preservative prior to use as str ......
Assembling and Gluing Staved Columns Here's a boatload of advice and ideas about how to put together and glue octagonal columns made with staves. October 23, 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
Cutting Techniques for PVC Board A fabricating shop has problems working with expanded PVC foam board. Colleagues share advice on cutter choice, feed rate, and more. July 11, 2005
Electrical Outlets in Cabinetry Electrical code requires outlets to be installed within properly mounted electrical boxes. April 26, 2006
Compensating Employees Who Opt Out of Health Insurance Should employees who opt out of your company's insurance plan get a little something extra in their check? Maybe not — the practice could create complicated tax issues for you. April 24, 2006
Gel Stain Pros and Cons Is gel stain "second cousin to paint?" (And is that bad?) September 26, 2006
Repairing Scratches in Glossy Laminate From quick and simple to time-consuming and elaborate, here are ways to get a visible scratch "below the radar." September 26, 2006
Dust Collection Direct to a Trailer Shop owners discuss ways to rig a dust collection cyclone so it dumps directly into a trailer. September 24, 2006
Dealing with Silicone Damage A refinisher asks how to get silicone off a conference table he's refinishing, and gets a handful of ideas. June 28, 2005
Subtops Under Solid Surface Countertops Solid surface is not installed over a subtop, but over (at most) widely spaced mounting strips (and let the installer worry about those). September 26, 2006
Repairing Scratched Melamine No repair is perfect, but here are some pretty good options for a surface gouge in a melamine cabinet interior. September 23, 2006
Problems with Chinese Plywood Cabinetmakers report widespread quality and performance problems with hardwood plywood imported from China. May 22, 2007
Troubleshooting CNC Controller Errors When a CNC device makes an unexplained move or cut, how can you isolate the source of the glitch? September 3, 2010
How to Make an Oak Mantelpiece Look Old Finishers kick around ideas for distressing a new oak mantel to match some old oak furniture (the catch: the finish has to resist heat). December 8, 2006
Low-sheen finishes Are streaks and scratches impossible to avoid with hand-rubbed finishes? June 24, 2001
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
Setting Shop Temperature A long discussion about how warm (or cool) to keep a shop, whether to turn the heat down at night and over the weekend, and the effect on costs, productivity, and quality of different practices. December 24, 2012
Rates for custom milling An extremely detailed look at different systems of charging for custom milling. May 30, 2001
Adhesives and Glues Compared Lots of good background info on traditional glues and modern adhesives in this long thread about gluing an Ipe edge to a countertop. January 20, 2010
Black locust uses The best uses of black locust, then and now. January 4, 2001
Chainsaw Sawmilling for Old Guys Here's a great discussion on the capabilities of chainsaw mills, from the point of view of some dudes who have gotten smarter over time. February 27, 2013
Tough Finishes for Table Tops A wide-ranging discussion of various approaches to finishing table tops. Your choice will depend on the intended use and the preferred appearance. January 14, 2009
Gluing Teak to Plywood Advice on surface prep and adhesive choice for glue-up of teak and plywood doors on a boat. October 13, 2010
Crown Moulding Corner Fastening Techniques Advice on using adhesive to fasten outside corner joints in large crown moulding, along with other practical tips for installing crown. October 12, 2007
Poplar in Exterior Conditions Although some people have noted 100-year-old poplar porch posts that are still sound, poplar generally seems to rot quickly in exterior use. November 10, 2005
Glue Joint Movement — Causes and Cures Here's a wide-ranging discussion of adhesive properties and glue joint behavior, triggered by a specific problem involving a raised glue line in a Cherry countertop. October 19, 2014
Glue Choices for Applying Veneers Pros dig into the fine points of glue selection for veneering, compare the qualities of different adhesives, and discuss veneer application techniques. October 1, 2005
Gluing Ipe Wood for Outdoor Exposures Ipe's oily nature is not conducive to strong glue joints, especially when movement stress occurs. Here are some reports of success and failure at gluing Ipe in outdoor situations. December 26, 2007
Glue Spots that Appear After Stain is Applied A description of scraping, sanding, and touch-up techniques for correcting unsightly glue spots, with some advice on prior prevention strategies. June 8, 2011
Pin Nailers Versus 18-Gauge or 23-Gauge Nailers Installers discuss the relative usefulness of various fastener sizes and types for attaching prefinished crown moulding to cabinets. February 21, 2006
Thinning Polyurethane for Spraying Many different solvents can be used to thin poly, but the resulting slow-drying overspray can turn into a serious problem. September 14, 2006
Working with Independent Sales Reps A discussion of the pros and cons of working with independent sales reps, including thoughts on the compensation schedule. September 29, 2010
Buffing to a High Shine Progressively finer sandpaper, then buffing compound, will raise a liquid gleam on a gloss conversion varnish. October 9, 2006
Flat Doors for an Appliance Armoire What materials would you use for flat-panel doors on a cabinet that will hold a mini-fridge and coffeemaker? February 27, 2015
Raised-Panel Wainscoting for a Spiral Stairwell true frame-and-panel wainscoting with concave panels rising up a spiral staircase. Woodweb's top trimwork minds chime in on this one for a top-flight discussion of a very tricky topic. July 9, 2007
Sealing Plywood to Slow Down Formaldehyde Emissions Here's an extended discussion of whether, and how, to seal plywood in order to reduce the emissions of formaldehyde (or whether to purchase a different type of plywood instead). December 27, 2010
Recoating Over a Mystery Finish We're not sure what's on this table, but it might be polyurethane. Can anything safely go over it? Now that's a messy subject. October 14, 2006
Fundamentals of Spraying Stain A finisher who's accustomed to working by hand gets advice on his first attempts at spraying stain. December 30, 2005
Tiny Bubbles Are tools or techniqes to blame for the bubbles appearing in this ICA poly? October 20, 2004
A Cabinet as a Shower Wall? Crazy as it sounds, this question is real: In a tight-space remodel, how to build cabinets so their back side can be tiled and serve as the wall of a shower. Read and learn. May 6, 2007
Recognizing Income in QuickBooks Advice on how to apply accounting methods that keep your profit and loss statements in step with your cash flow and the value added to your materials inventory. August 28, 2010
Touching Up Furniture that Won't Take Stain Sometimes a piece is still sealed, or has been sanded down to a glue-saturated veneer ply. Here are tips on restoring color to those pieces. May 24, 2006
Finish Choices for a Mahogany Exterior Door The perennial problem: a clear finish tough enough for outdoor exposure. Bottom line, there's no such thing: sooner or later, the door will need recoating. Here, pros consider the tradeoff between the durability of the initial application and the difficulty of the eventual refinish job. June 28, 200 ......
Attaching Plywood Panels to Drywall Fastening decorative plywood panels to existing drywall is tricky, but doable. In this thread, experienced hands explain several techniques. July 24, 2005
Baseball Bat Finishes A discussion of good finishes for baseball bats for youth leagues. July 17, 2008
Linseed Oil Finish for a Period Home The clients want an authentic old-time linseed oil finish. A contractor gets advice on how to make it work. July 9, 2005
Mahogany Varieties for Countertops A discussion of the practicality of mahogany for a countertop, and thoughts about similar alternatives. November 7, 2007
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
Shellac Under Oil or Varnish Finishers discuss compatibility and wear issues with using shellac in combination with Tung oil and varnish. October 13, 2008
Cabinet Face Dimensions Thoughts about choosing practical and attractive dimensions for face frames, cabinet door stiles and rails, and drawer fronts. April 18, 2006
Fitting Cabinets to Bowed Walls Cabinet-hanging and scribing tips for installations in kitchens with irregular wall surfaces. April 18, 2006
Coating Over Tung Oil Once they're dry, tung oil finishes can be recoated with lacquer. November 12, 2006
Cleaning Up Latex Paint Tips for getting a latex paint drip off a polyurethane finished surface. August 30, 2005
Gluing Teak for a Wet Exposure Recommendations for finger-joint glue for temporary Teak timber shoring exposed to water. July 12, 2008
Gluing MDF Miter Joints MDF soaks up ordinary wood glues, compromising the bond. Here's advice on priming the joint before gluing, or using a specialized adhesive. February 25, 2009
Sanding and sealing MDF Steps for sealing exposed core areas of medium-density fiberboard. 1998.
Crown Moulding and Ceiling Movement Here are some tips on installing crown so that it will keep looking good despite seasonal moisture-related movement of the house structure. December 26, 2007
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Dowel/Confirmat Assembly A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/24) -- As a lot of posts start in woodweb, I have searched many posts, but have yet to find spec ...
Re: Toxic Employee A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/24) -- Man, RoberNH,Larry, Rick,Kilgore, Pat and James (when I can sift through his di ...
Re: Entry Level CNC machines A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/23) -- "My largest question, is anyone making cabinet parts efficiently on these machines." the ...
Re: Professionalism A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/23) -- you would think the woodweb moderator would comment on the subject as it directly rela ...
Re: Felder Format CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/23) -- No I am not a moderator, Just a Cab guy working stiff.. Woodweb makes those descisions Not Me .. Wh ...
Re: Cell phones in the shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/23) -- Lmao Pat :) You got me-- everything is in shambles... I checked my phone after ...
Bought a CMT 792 dial indicator A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/23) -- I bought this dial indicator, but the problem is, I never replaced my blades in al ...
Re: A Suggestion For The Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/23) -- Woodweb Thanks for implementing some of the posters ideas, glad to see you actuall ...
Re: Red Elm Cabinet Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/22/21) -- One of the alternate joys of working wood that occasionally arises here at the 'Web i ...
Re: Seeking Veneer Specialist A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/22) -- Scott, WOODWEB has a resource available to assist in locating other woodworking professionals. ...
Re: New Woodweb design A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/22/21) -- Fabulous!! Welcome to the 21st Century! Much more readable, better organizat ...
Re: BauBuche LVL A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/22) -- Patrick or Gary.. I think woodweb is playing games with names. I did see the ...
Re: using a wipe on oil-poly on cabinet doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/22) -- Rich, anytime you suspect someone posting is not a professional woodworker you make conde ...
Re: Audio versions of Woodweb Articles? A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (4/22/24) -- Thanks for the feedback - we took the first step and focused on general "woodworkin ...
Starting a new company, what's most important? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/22) -- Hello Woodweb! I am a custom homebuilder that has decided to open a cabinet sho ...
Re: Business And Management A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/21) -- read the archives here. this subject is brought up every six months or so and ...
Flat Line vs. Conventional A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/21) -- I'm helping a friend here who apparently thinks highly enough of my traditional/conventional ...
Re: Does Lean work on a construction site? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/21) -- This is the response from Paul Pat Gilbert Paul I asked this question on the w ...
Re: Leather top table A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/21) -- Gotta love the Woodweb knowledge base. A great starting point. https://www.woodweb.com/knowl ...
Re: air compressor A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/21) -- I don't know that there is a bad one. They last forever. Don't waste your money ...
Re: Edgeing doors and fronts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/21) -- No lost forefinger and thumb in a tablesaw kick back accident. Thumb was reattached but l ...
mystery finish problems/questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/21) -- we have a countertop that we finished in october for a clients beach/vacation house. we did t ...
Re: Custom cabinet pricing per liniar foot A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/20) -- We have been bidding by the foot for years and our system is very accurate. We have a ba ...
Re: CNC equipment advise A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/20) -- No, he is running his businesses in Cartersville GA, US Routertools.com and the Black box vacuum ev ...
Re: Professionalism A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/20) -- The Woodweb is supposed to be for industry proffesionals. That's how it is put to you ...
Re: Low hanging fruit A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/20) -- About ten years ago there was a lot of discussion on this forum about Lean Manu ...
Re: Rubbing out a lacquer finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/20/25) -- ???...that was an opinion, my opinion on polishing any or all surfaces...it sure wasn't a ...
Re: Helpful tips to speed up Production A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/20) -- Jason, Your heart is in the right place but your mind hasn't caught up yet. We simply do not ...
Re: How Is This Door Made? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/19) -- There was recently an article about a company manufacturing cross laminated ...
Re: Steel City Jointer A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/19) -- At the top of this page (at least on my computer...) is an ad/link for WKW - Wisc ...
Re: Pro or DIY A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/19) -- Not all the advertising here is from woodweb. Some of it looks to be google dr ...
Re: Pro or DIY A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/19) -- Dan, you're conflicted and exposed. The HD ads have nothing to do with woodweb ...
Re: open frameless cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/19) -- I've been working with wood since I was a young man. I was there when the fir ...
Re: Exterior use of Sapele A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/19/22) -- FORUM GUIDELINES: Please review the guidelines below before posting at WOO ...
Re: Wrapping a cone A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/19) -- http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Wrapping_a_cone_with_laminate.html /www ...
finish outsourcing shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/19) -- hi i saw recently on woodweb a company that finishes for other shops in nj. i dont see it any ...
Re: Balusters angle cut A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/19/23) -- Matt, I don't know how to send this type of a file on woodweb. Customer se ...
Re: Live edge walnut in SC A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/18) -- WOODWEB has a resource available that may help you in your search. Our *Sawing and Dry ...
Re: Titebond 2 is NOT water resistant as claimed A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/18) -- Joel, I'll mention once again. WoodWeb is a Professional Forum. We don't tolerate people who ...
Re: parts for omal c pneumatic hinge borer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/17) -- Thanks Dennis, as always, we on woodweb can count on you. Harold ...
Re: Water based finish on natural red oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/17) -- Gary,...I'd be looking over the shoulder for a year or so until this public announcement on ...
Re: thoughts about choosing a cad program A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/17) -- Easy to learn and use basic and limited functionality Now, don't confuse the formula above to indic ...
Re: oil spice pullout A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/17) -- I have bought base pullouts and I have built pullouts. Sometimes when you build these the ...
Re: Distributors of Panel Mounting Hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (4/17) -- You may want to look at WOODWEB's Product Directory, under Hardware & ...
Re: I must be a total duh! A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/17) -- Hey thanks for the information. I guess my frustration is all based on computer hardware and softwa ...
Re: I must be a total duh! A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/17) -- I think it is more a case of attitude over aptitude. When I bought my CNC I had spent more than a d ...
Re: edge gluing direct from s4s/molder A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/16) -- bill - what machine do you have and what thickness and length lumber are you typically g ...
Re: Long time contributor passed away A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/16) -- Tim was one of. My best friends. I've known him for 30+ years. He built my 1st kitchen, t ...
Proposal/estimate example A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/16) -- Ive only been in business for about a year and a half. Im a one man operation l ...
New at WOODWEB: A "My Favorites" Page for Members A message posted at vawp (12/31) -- In an ongoing effort to make improvements to the site WOODWEB has added a new My Favorites feature The My Favorit ...
Re: Titebond on teak siding A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/15/21) -- I too love the West System 105 epoxy. As a Michigander, it’s better brand than a Ford any ...
Re: Machinery Exchange A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/15) -- I have had machines sell within hours of posting here on woodweb. It's the best ...
Re: Honest Money Answers Please A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/15) -- You are more than Welcome to visit my shop. I am in Columbia SC and it makes my ...
Re: Long Term Durability of Epoxy/Wood Bonds? A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/15/22) -- That is an interesting article. I'm not sure that the test results pertain to your bench p ...
Re: Woodworking and Cabinet shows A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/15) -- I was nervous about paying for the cabinet makers association at first thinking ...
finishing high moisture content wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/15) -- i have been asked to quote all the bar top, table top, and bench top finishes in a new bar. a ...
Re: New to this A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/14) -- However many responses you get to this that is how many different answers you will get. Even ...
Re: New to this A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/14) -- Adam...learning from...?? lol im self taught. ill learn this same way i learned to make cabi ...
Re: GIBEN bander parts and service A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/14) -- I would like to thank Woodweb for not having pulled this post. Obviously it lead to a res ...
Re: Job calendar/workflow/schedules A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/14) -- As you grow, your manual systems become more difficult and expensive (because y ...
Re: Cure time for waterborne finishes A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/14) -- I have a one man custom finish shop. I spray both water borne and solvent borne finishes. Jus ...
Re: edge bander not turning on A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/14) -- You are going to have to open the cover below the glue pot and below the trimme ...
New to this A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/13) -- Greetings. Please Help! I am a finish carpenter and cabinet maker. I work for a small custom ...
Re: Jon Elvrum A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/13/24) -- Jon was a 'forum technical advisor' on Woodweb some 20 years ago. A lot of his forum p ...
Re: Profit Margin A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/13) -- David there's a way to spin woodweb straw into gold. Imagine a Bates Motel type ...
Re: will it work (repair question)? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/13) -- thanks again everybody. the picture i have of the entire job is too large for ...
Re: Veneer crack A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/13) -- Rich beat me to it. See http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Contact_Cement_Failure_with_Ven ...
Re: First cnc (hopefully) A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/13) -- Got to IWF 2016 in Atlanta in August. It is a very cheap educational experience. Most of the bigger ...
Re: Star Hanger systems A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (9/12/22) -- Do a search for Star hangers on the woodweb search and you will ge ...
Re: Thermwood cut center A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/12) -- The "Andy Patel" (or whoever is posting under that name) posting above can also be found ...
prefered beading system windows and doors A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (8/11) -- Hello Forum Not sure if this is the best forum to post my question preferred bottom beading ...
Hi everyone. Happy New Year ! A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/11/23) -- If Woodweb had an "off topic" forum, like the MGB forum that I r ...
Re: Band Saw Guide Bearings A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/10) -- carter guides - only also search woodweb for video of adjustment, this guy is gre ...
New Employee A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/10) -- I am looking for a safety agreement document for new employees. I have searched ...
Successful Pricing Methd A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/10) -- Hello all, Well, after 12 years of having a cabinet job, I am ready to build a cabinet ma ...
Audio versions of Woodweb Articles? A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (4/10/24) -- Hi all, We at Woodweb are experimenting with making some archived articles (from forum d ...
Re: How do you size cabinet doors? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/10) -- Frank, I just read about a technique another guy uses in the comments above yours. They j ...
Re: Time to upgrade dust collection A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (2/10) -- Hi Dale, I saw your post, we used an Al-KO brand indoor unit, a m ...
A Suggestion For The Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/10) -- A suggestion for the WoodWeb staff. I read your articles almost daily when startin ...
Re: Cabinet Face Frame Assembly A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/9/21) -- BTW as one who has had a Hoffman I would not recommend it for faceframes. Twice as muc ...
Re: Longest Lasting Exterior Crucifix Hardwood A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/9/22) -- RichC, You are absolutely right but I wanted to check with this woodweb because even ...
Re: Cabinet door production time A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/9) -- This thread got me curious how long it actually takes to build a cabinet door, ...
Re: drawer slide storage A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/9) -- I am going to get back to this topic of lean in a minute. I hope to coax some in ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/8) -- okay I think I've finally got it. I agree with you Mark and Keith with regards to the ...
Re: Lean Manufacturing article in Woodshop News A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/8) -- I know I'm going to catch it over this set of observations, especially from Pat. ...
Lean Manufacturing article in Woodshop News A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/8) -- The current edition of Woodshed News Magazine has an excellent article about lea ...
Re: Looking for doors and drawers source A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/8) -- Using the woodweb as a survey finding a niche is key. e.g. closets, conference t ...
Replicating wood carvings on cnc A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/8) -- Hey everyone , I'm looking to the woodweb community for some technical guidance . I have about 20 of ...
Re: Tigerfence alternatives A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/7) -- Razor gauge does not make a rip fence unit,,I have tigerstops on both my sliders and my 14 ...
Re: Dimension Drawings A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/7) -- Sorry to have to bring up the Website, I am glad you responded, Most all of Us here are a ...
Selling equipment A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/7) -- I am looking to sell off some of my equipment and was curious as to where, other ...
Re: cnc resistance A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/7) -- Look up some of the posts on the woodweb about what affect CNC had on their busi ...
WOODWEB Anniversary Poll - 20 years of service A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/7) -- 2015 represents the 20th year that WOODWEB has been in service, and we're intereste ...
WOODWEB Anniversary Poll - 20 years of service A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/7) -- 2015 represents the 20th year that WOODWEB has been in service, and we're interested i ...
WOODWEB Anniversary Poll - 20 years of service A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/7) -- 2015 represents the 20th year that WOODWEB has been in service, and we're interested in finding out ...
Re: Reclaimed Fence Boards on Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/6) -- I went to a local college with a great woodworking program, loved it, and have been bu ...
Thermally treated hardwood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/6) -- Do any of you woodwebers have any experience with using heat treated lumber such as Cambia ...
Re: Interesting read about the future of housing A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/6) -- Pat, Remember few things. Those graphs are: 1) made by people who have an agenda ...
Re: Anyone starting a new business?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/6) -- Figure out what business you are in, e.g. the car business and the motorcycle bu ...
Re: Many ?? About Buying a Used CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/5) -- 2. I've used riggers before, not cheap but did fine. 3.Damage: check with the rigger. In transit. T ...
Fanuc Pendant 0i-plus [2024 Cr Onsrud Router] A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/5/24) -- Howdy woodweb! We have 2024 CR Onsrud cnc router we purchased fall of last year and our most rece ...
Re: Cumaru stairs A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/5) -- Thanks so much for replying. Actually, both photos are the same with a 3 month diff ...
Re: Metal working in a wood shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/4) -- I got into metalwork a little over a year ago and love it! I have a separate sh ...
Re: Need to find a wood source A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (10/4) -- Christopher, A couple of suggestions - you could post this as a "Wanted to Buy" a ...
Re: Industry Standards? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/4) -- Adam B, Part of a "shop manager's" job is to always portray the shop well. The O ...
Re: Breaking into Design A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/3) -- Andrew, under the nkba.org go to 'kitchen and bath courses' on the right. Then it goes into the nkb ...
Re: Shop Test for Job Applicants A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/3) -- These are great... thank you so much! I am fascinated by these as I have a dedic ...
Re: Moulding pricing A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/3) -- So I currently take finished size and add 35% for waste for most woods. Some kno ...
Biesse Akron vs Cehisa Flexy P A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/3/25) -- Comparing the edgebander that everyone seems to have (in my area) the Biesse Akron to a ...
Re: infrared lamps A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/3/22) -- Dave, I sent you a message via woodweb, might be in your email spam ...
Re: operating system for SCM A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (11/2) -- Read up on woodweb and the software you name and the frustration of others, before you decide. @ on ...
Re: Panel movement????? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/2) -- Sorry Adam, I can't let your comment on exponential wood movement go unchallen ...
Re: 20% tariff on Canadian Lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/2) -- I find it interesting that 2 of the woodweb's more successful businessmen are de ...
Re: Thinking about upgrading router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/2) -- Evan I have a Freedom Machine Tool 5 X 10 router with ATC with 10 positions. They are a subsidiary o ...
Re: Can I use carpenters glue on my MDF shelves? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/1/22) -- FORUM GUIDELINES: Please review the guidelines below before posting at WOODWEB's Int ...
fabricating 'standard' handrail fittings A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/1) -- I finally recently opened my own shop, and as life does, it has thrown me into ...
Re: New Cnc company A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/1) -- Jim, It's good to see you active on woodweb. I came out a few years ago to help you with the alignme ...
Re: kem-aqua plus vs. lemmar duralaq (clear) A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/1) -- guys - this is incredibly helpful, thanks. enduro clear poly is my absolute favorite clear. i ...
Re: Cement board mantle A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/31) -- Tony, That is a great idea and I wish I'd thought of it. I went to the site ...
Re: Scaling High-end Residential Custom Shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/31) -- cabmaker, You are referencing another post. In that post I used only your info ...
Re: Crown on vaulted ceilings A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (12/31) -- ML, honestly I'm not nearly as snobbish or impractical as I may soun ...
Re: So.....Covid? Election? Combination Thereof? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/31) -- I have done reasonably well in all relationships and subjects when i remember ...
Re: chairs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/31) -- See this forum post. http://www.woodweb.com/forum_fdse_files/furniture/805940.html I ...
Re: Automotive finish on wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/31/21) -- Matt, thanks for the response. I am thinking about this the same way you are. The reason f ...
Project Shipping to Costa Rica A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/31) -- I am in the process of bidding a project that will be shipped to Costa Rica when complete. It ...
Labor shortages: How to fix A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/31) -- The Woodweb has had a lot of articles in the last year about a shortage of cabi ...
Re: My dilemma.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/31) -- Mind your own business. What people do after hours in their private office is n ...
Re: Should Wood Crosscuts from Stumps Be Sealed A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31/22) -- Post where you like, you will still hear this is a bad idea. Wood shrinks as it dr ...
Re: Private Label Manufacturing? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/31) -- Anticipated volume, I don't know it could be a big bust? I'll probably know wit ...
Re: Table top strip inlay adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/31) -- We often try things that sound unachievable with wood. If the Woodweb guys knew half of the s ...
Re: Profit Margin Rant A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/31) -- Has anyone on Woodweb thought what it would be like to have Marcus come to your ...
Re: How to a 25 x 156 edge grain counter top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/31) -- Love this approach..."they will go back and mate perfectly. Sand carefully, and y ...
Re: Gift Shop Sign A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/30) -- Paul - this would be an excellent addition to WOODWEB's Project Gallery - please ...
Re: Scaling High-end Residential Custom Shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/30) -- Please read all of the following through this lense: I think David is if not t ...
Re: Mechanical glue spreader A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/30) -- Hi Dave, You may want to have a look at the Lamello LK glue systems. They've been around for ...
Re: Unlicensed Contractors A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/30) -- Randy Stone: I feel your pain. Part of the charm of the Woodweb is that it all ...
Re: Freelance SketchUp Guru needed! A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/30) -- This can be posted at WOODWEB's Job Exchange - just click on the link below. ...
Re: Furniture Beetle? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/30) -- Ash is known to harbor beetle that hatch from the larval stage if not heated enough in ...
Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- WOODWEB offers a spot to advertise all types of lumber and lumber products for sale - ...
Re: Paul Downs Book A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/30) -- Paul, I finally had time to finish your book. It was a great read, and like you ...
Re: sand paper A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/30) -- If you are having trouble finding a good source, we stock the Mirka Abranet as well as the Mi ...
Re: Wood web on an iPad A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/30) -- I access Woodweb on a 27 inch desktop. As I recall, it used to be you could scroll throug ...
Wide Heavy Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/30) -- Hey WoodWeb, We have a project that calls for 40+ inch wide cabinet doors that are quite ...
Re: Electric Appliance Lift A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/30) -- If any of you that contributed to this forum are interested I did complete this unit a ...
Help NJ Woodworkers Kalle Fauset and Thom Hucker A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/29/21) -- Hey WOODWEBers -- Two woodworkers who don't frequent this site but are impo ...
Re: Insert tooling fitment problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/29) -- Bruce, yes these are insert tooling cutters. Each head has three cutters (all the same c ...
Need advice on undermounts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/29) -- Hi All I am probably the last cabinetmaker on the planet to switch to under mount drawer ...
Re: OTT Atlantic Edgebander Technician? A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/29) -- Calvin, Woodweb doesn't show me the year you posted this, only the month and date. Hopeful ...
Re: Customer claiming termites A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/29) -- As mentioned, it's happened before. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Powd ...
Re: So.....Covid? Election? Combination Thereof? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/29) -- Sorry not what you want to hear but... We are at all time sales records, with ...
So.....Covid? Election? Combination Thereof? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/29) -- Our business has slacked to where we have only a week or two's work out in fro ...
Re: Engineering Club A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/29) -- I'd like to discuss outsourcer providers and their quality. Ways people are scripting around variou ...
Re: Cleaning Teak Holes For Glue up A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/29) -- David, In best practice one should try to remove the oil from teak before glueing. It doesn't ...
Re: Passing of a long time poster on the Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/29/21) -- Wrote a lot of change orders that were accepted thanks to Alan. I was hoping ...
Re: Passing of a long time poster on the Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/29/21) -- He always had a great business minded response to whatever questions were as ...
Biesse B4 Router bellows A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/29) -- I am knew to Woodweb and work in the Maintenance Department. I have not found any Maintenance speci ...
Re: Microvellum XML Files A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (7/29/25) -- P.S. reason I say that is because it is attempting to mimic the human being and not disclosing t ...
Re: How the heck can I give pricing? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/29) -- Also, and this is the trainer in me talking, since Woodweb is an international ...
Re: Sales Slump/Tire Kicker Blues -- What Gives? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/29) -- Read this post this morning and said to myself, "Ah hell, they never listen anyway s ...
Re: Rotting cedar A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/29) -- BH, I totally agree with you about the PT posts. The other location of rot wa ...
Re: Newbie In Over My Head A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- DRYING HARDWOOD LUMBER is available in the archives here at WoodWeb. ...
Re: best splitter etc for powermatic 66 saw, A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (1/29) -- Jeff, you're absolutely right - if a splitter was causing problems yo ...
Re: Drying Pine A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- Dca you check the info on temperature, humidity and velocity in DRYING HARDWOOD LUMBE ...
Re: Outboard Fence A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/28) -- I like B H Davis' suggestion so far with the fixed alignment pins. In my exp ...
Re: Wood identification A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/28) -- BH, I was taught by my wise old woodworking master that: Its costs an extra 1 ...
Re: CNT Motion Series 1000 CNC Router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/28) -- Chad, I would like to post your response to my posting, and my reply seen below, on Woodweb. I know ...
Re: CNT Motion Series 1000 CNC Router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/28) -- CMI, I would like to post your message and my reply on Woodweb. You responded: “Call Paul at CNT we ...
Re: a job for a 60 years old estimator A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/28/22) -- https://woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read 860077#860077 ...
Re: drying wood in a hot box A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/28) -- The humidity determines the final MC. Do you need 4% MC final (which does seem dry as ...
Re: Surrounded by extra edgebanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/28) -- You may want to consider a listing at our Classifieds Exchange ... this ...
Re: 2024-2025 Cabinet installer pricing A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (5/28/25) -- This aligns with some regional rates but is on the lower end. In C ...
Re: How to clamp 4' x 8' sheets evenly A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/28/25) -- I do not think a vacuum press will be sufficient to ensure a flat pressing. I would look f ...
Re: Portable mill for hire in Toronto area A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- Be sure to check out WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Directory - you may be able to find ...
Re: biesse rover 15 z axes origin of table set up A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/28) -- We have recently become aware that an individual, a former Biesse America employee, is obtaining co ...
Re: biesseworks A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (3/28) -- We have recently become aware that an individual, a former Biesse America employee, is obtaining co ...
Re: Using air dried wood and warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/28) -- Woodweb is an underappreciated resource for such a wide range of topics, so much knowl ...
Re: Table tops from Stump Cross Cut Sections A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/28/22) -- I'm curious why you are getting conflicting information, it's a miracle if a cookie ...
Re: Price matching competetor quotes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/28) -- Justin It is called SWOT. It is a known and accepted tool used by business and ...
Trying to find this knob A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/28) -- Woodweb community, Does anyone know where I can find this (exact) knob It's about 7/8&quo ...
Re: Scammer on Machinery Exchange A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/27/22) -- I have found that dealing with other woodworkers is always trustworthy. Mos ...
Re: Cross laminated timber A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/27) -- This was discussed a bit in a thread here on Woodweb in September of this ye ...
Re: Curly Maple Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/27) -- I asked the question because the OP is concerned about the board 'bowing' - apparently ...
Re: lamello zeta machine and hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/27) -- I can buy it laid up or in veneer form and was looking for a way to avoid gluing all the ...
Surrounded by extra edgebanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/27) -- I recently finished making cabinets for a large job that called for 8 or ...
Bubbles in cured waterborne finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/27/25) -- I take on one or two commissioned projects a year for cabinet or furniture work. I struggl ...
Re: Help! My draftsman is leaving! A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/27) -- I wood start looking on Woodweb and expand your search; ask your CV salesman if ...
Re: Moulder software A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/27) -- For some reason it didn't include the original Wood Web link in my last post. http ...
Re: physics, table saws, and flying lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/27) -- Please see the posts in a related topic herehttp://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/ ...
Re: Grizzly G0525 A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (3/27) -- Yes. Several of them advertise here on Woodweb. Take a look aroun ...
Re: Finding people? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/27) -- Don't forget WOODWEB's Job Exchange - you can post an "Offering Employment ...
Re: Pre-dryer??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- With oak, maybe ten feet per minute--almost zero--when the wood is above 35% MC. With ...
pattern matching with photo A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/27) -- . What I want to do is take a photo of veneer and the manipulate it on screen to make different ...
Holiday Greetings A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/26) -- Just wanted to extend sincere greetings in honor of whatever end-of-year holid ...
Re: Life After SketchUp - which way to go? A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/26) -- As everyone knows on the Woodweb I rarely talk about economics. Suffice it to say this is another ...
Re: Sellers beware! A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/26/24) -- Hi all, This is a good reminder for sellers (on this site or elsewhere). Her ...
Re: Source to outsource shop drawings A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (8/26) -- James, how are you doing a search on Woodweb? I find nothing specific. - resources/general resource ...
Re: slot mortiser A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/26) -- Fred - if you are having problems adding your pictures, you can send them to me vi ...
Re: Wood Finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/26) -- Of course Flexner's book on woodfinishing is amazing. But you said for polishing, do you mean ...
Re: making my own cabinet jack A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (6/26) -- I think it was Kerry Fullerton who posted a link to a plan for one. I ...
Re: Interesting article about disruptive economies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/26) -- Paul, yes, you can go ahead and post an announcement when the book is available ...
Re: finishing advice for vanity top A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/26) -- If we doesn't mean your professional shop bathroom, you might want to read the guidelines. WO ...
Re: installation crew NYC A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (3/26) -- Jake - You can look over the listings on WOODWEB's Job Exchange - the ...
Re: Hatin A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/26) -- Pat, Just because this is a bleak outlook does not necessarily make it a " ...
Re: Measure New Job A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/25) -- http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read 814783 ...
Re: What is the best planer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/25) -- Look at the older Newman-Whitney top and bottom planers. One pass and you are rea ...
Re: And its about to get much worse A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/25) -- Backstory, I worked for DJS as young man in my early 20's and I learned enough ...
Re: Does gang ripping make straight boards? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/25) -- Here is what I used to make straight blanks to run through my moulder. The sawmill I boug ...
Help Want Adds A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/25) -- Besides Craigslist and Woodweb. What are some good sources for posting help wan ...
Re: Selling my business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/25/24) -- Woodweb has a Classifieds area to sell businesses. You could try posting the ...
Re: Interesting article about disruptive economies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/25) -- @JWS: book is on its way, publication date is August 4th. If the mods here will ...
Re: Springback Formula For Arched Jambs A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/25) -- Gary, I apologize for the delay in seeing this thread. Now that I'm retired I ...
Best Horizontal Band Re-Saw? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/25) -- Hello Woodweb, Long time reader, first time posting. I'm looking for insight on pu ...
Re: Trouble Ripping 6/4 Soft Maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/25) -- Here is a copy of pp. 101-102. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Techniques_fo ...
Re: Trouble Ripping 6/4 Soft Maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/25) -- Here is a link at WoodWeb about equalizing and conditioning lumber ...
Re: First Big Wall-art: residual questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/25) -- Thicker woods can be reasawn into two thinner boards at times. Often this is common practice. ...
Re: Staining on white oak lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25/23) -- This appears to be sticker stain. Here is an article explaining its cause. https:/ ...
Re: Hatin A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/25) -- The facts (which may be "alternate facts") as I see them after workin ...
Re: CNC ROUTER Recommendation A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/24/24) -- Just a heads up as to why you aren't getting replies to your CNC router inquiry. Woodweb is a c ...
Re: Yearly gross dollar output per employee A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/24) -- While I rarely post on Woodweb this is always an interesting question, What I ...
Alphacam Post Processor A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (11/24) -- I am looking for an Alphacam post processor for and Omnitech Pal 5' x 10' CNC Router router has a ...
Re: Face Frame Cabinet Construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/24) -- Just wanted to jump in here quickly to mention that we have many customers using our Lam ...
Re: Board Calculator A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/24/25) -- Here is a thread on the subject. https://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Lumber_ ...
Re: RE: Old Wood Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/24) -- There are rules, then there are rules. So, if 1/4" is to be thought of as solid wood, then ...
Re: Professionalism A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/24) -- Established: 1. The weekend-warrior-router-man-with-a-two-car-garage-and-a-wife-with-a ...
Re: And its about to get much worse A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/24) -- I’m astounded that small business owners look at a chart from one of the big si ...
Re: And its about to get much worse A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/24) -- I figured out why it takes you 53 weeks to pay your bills, you have no employee ...
Re: SCM Accord 25fx won't turn on A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/24) -- https://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cnc.pl?read 835805 ...
Re: Large adjustable shelf span A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/24/25) -- Leo G- yes, I'd reluctantly mentioned that as option 3 but now am leaning ...
Re: Wall mounted vanity A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/24) -- Thank you all for your comments and suggestions-much appreciated. Love the Woodweb Jr ...
Re: cruisers A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- Jon, have you tried posting on the Forestry forum part of Woodweb? You might get a be ...
Re: Storing AAA pump A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/24) -- Hi. Do this.... search Woodweb using "Acrastrip" or "Acrastrip 600". You ...
Re: Selling an Architectural Millwork Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/24) -- Just an FYI - you can post a Business for Sale listing at WOODWEB's Classified ...
Re: Lack of workers holds back Utah's economy A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/24) -- Hi Cabman is this a trap?? OK i'm going for it cellphone and the wifes (wifes f ...
Felder Pods A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/24) -- Does anyone have access to vacuum pods for a Felder H08 or H10 CNC machine? We have been trying to ...
Re: Exterior screen doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/24) -- We've been using Sapele on a regular basis for about 10 years. I've yet to ha ...
Re: Compound Curve Crown Molding A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/24) -- Paul - I understand your point about the CNC. If you like to do it that way, ...
Re: Just wanted to say hey, I'm new to the group A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/24) -- I am new on this site as well.. what a resource Woodweb is! Being relatively new to fine ...
Re: Just wanted to say hey, I'm new to the group A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/24) -- Nice work ! Woodweb has been a tool in my box a good while, pick the topics you want to f ...
Re: First Big Wall-art: it cupped... A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/24) -- What day is this? The 24th? Gak. I apologize, but you'd be proud of me: I was readin. Based o ...
Re: tooling for cabinet parts A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/24) -- Kevin.... With all respect to you and WOODWEB, you should seriously consider posting your request a ...
Re: Microvelum with RouterCim A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/24) -- I know the purpose of Woodweb is to contribute generally useful information and exchange ideas, and ...
Re: Toxic Employee A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/24) -- I had to pay that few thousand,,, Knew the employee for some years... Some how ...
Re: Scammer on Machinery Exchange A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/23/22) -- Hi all, I'm glad Mark avoided the scam before it was too late. At Woodweb, ...
Re: Valuating New Shop Machinery A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/23/22) -- I never checked in the last couple of days , but there was a Brandt, I thin ...
Re: Non magnetic hinge source A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/23/22) -- Hi Skillet, Not sure if you saw this, but there has been some discussion ...
Re: Paperless shop questions A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (12/23) -- Gavin, Please see this thread here: http://www.woodweb.com/forum_fdse_files/business/787593.html I ...
Re: Hiring New Shop Employees A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/23) -- There is a classified section here on Woodweb YMMV. There are other woodworkin ...
Re: Hardware change A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/23/24) -- Greetings all, Thanks for the mention, Leo. I am always happy to assist with any Salic ...
Re: New Woodweb design A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/23/21) -- Thanks for the initial feedback! I'll look at the "ad" issue, ther ...
Re: New Woodweb design A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/23/21) -- Being able to edit posts is a pretty big deal I think. I would not underesti ...
Re: New Woodweb design A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/23/21) -- Use on Phone will be better readable. I like it ...
Re: Remuneration A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/23) -- Ok little sister, that stuff is ok. Yea that's right it is ok, but not great. I ...
Re: RUBBERWOOD A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (7/23) -- David - you could try posting a "Wanted to Buy" listing at WOODWEB's Lumber Excha ...
Re: Lack of workers holds back Utah's economy A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/23) -- Tim gets called Tim several times during each one of his monilogues at some poi ...
Re: Microvellum resell A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (2/23) -- WOODWEB's Classified Exchange is available for posting this type of item for sale - just click on t ...
Re: Gang rip blade configuration A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/23) -- If I were the cynical sort, I'd say the more teeth, the more it costs to service t ...
Re: Epoxy problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (11/22) -- Contact Rangate, a Woodweb advertiser. They have a knot filler that is much quicker than epo ...
Re: smoking of wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (11/22) -- Heck, and I just thought I was smoking the Thankgiving bird........ :) Hap ...
Re: New Woodweb design A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/22/21) -- Looks nice and clean on my phone, and know you've gotta do what youve gotta ...
Re: New Woodweb design A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/22/21) -- Will the posts be editable? ...
Re: Oak grain with solid white f8nish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/22) -- Thanks for the replies. I finnally got ahold of the guy that knows his stuff and he got me a ...
Re: Stiles construction interior shaker doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/22) -- I'd like to interject a fact here. What makes wood warp (bow, twist, cup, etc ...
Re: Drawing Software A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/22) -- It will draw anything you can imagine in about any format you want. It's also ...
Re: Pump size A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/22) -- I get really good results with pressure pot, hvlp compressed air gun when spraying the Kem Aq ...
Re: Total Cost of Ownership pickup Truck example A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/22) -- Salutations Woodwebers, I am no tax pro and definately appreciate the info. Som ...
Re: My dilemma.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/22) -- Whoever thought that posing a simple question would birth the new "psychol ...
Re: MLC's Agualente vs. Agualente Plus A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/22) -- I'm about to get some experience with the Plus. I ordered some pigmented Agualente from my su ...
Can I buff solid surface edges on a bander? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/22) -- I have 150 6' x 6" strips of standard SS to bullnose and buff. Can I find the correc ...
Re: wood shrinkage calculator A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22) -- Bill - the calculator for sycamore is now working correctly. Thank you for pointing t ...
Re: Mass production A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (2/22) -- Hello, I see you have or had a need for a furniture manufacturer. My company has been at ca ...
Re: closing shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/22) -- Woodweb exchanges, trade association forums, machine and hardware supplier reps, service ...
Re: closing shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/22) -- Right here at WOODWEB, of course! Please click on the link below to see our Machinery Exc ...
Looking for marketing ideas for shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/21) -- Greetings I'm a 67 yr old semi-retired General and Engineering Contractor. Sta ...
Re: 6 hour Work Day....Is it Possible in the US? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/21) -- You make some good points David. There was a time once when the gains the LGBT ...
Re: 6 hour Work Day....Is it Possible in the US? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/21) -- The whole premise behind the 6 hour day is to be more productive than you are ...
Re: SCM Tech z1 spindle not releaseing A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/21) -- FYI guys there is only one kind of lubricant for an HSK tool. This is Lusin G31 spray to be applied ...
Re: Professionalism A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/21) -- Good post Trout. "learn to learn" is a great remark. Craft is definitely a v ...
veneer moisture issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/21/23) -- Hello Woodweb! So question for the day... Any suggestions on what ambient ...
Re: Normal wood grain or spill/defect?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/21/23) -- Normal. Forum guidelines; WOODWEB is a professional industrial woodworking site. Hobbyist ...
Re: Passage door supplier A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/21) -- I will respond, though we don't compete well with the larger production shops a ...
Re: sand paper A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/21) -- Wayne - full disclosure, I sell sandpaper. So, there isn't one correct answer. I sell a lot o ...
Re: 16"/20" 4 post import planers A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/21) -- 4 post is what is needed. Take a look at the Ex-Factory link I posted. This gives ...
Re: Recommended installers in NYC A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (6/21) -- There is an excellent resource to locate other woodworking profession ...
Re: Tree scale chart A message posted at WOODWEB's Forestry Forum (6/21) -- Eric If you are referring to a log volume chart, you should check out our log volume calculato ...
faux beam installation A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (5/21) -- Hi, I'm referring to the post in this forum:No-Seam Faux Ceiling Beam ...
Re: Design flaw ooops... A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/21) -- Mark, Being a cabinetmaker for the past 21 years, i would totally agree with you. Until i ...
Re: Does anyone know how to make this joint? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/21) -- In Woodweb's Machinery listings is a Beehive box machine for sale. It is much ...
Re: Kem aqua plus white spraying technique A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/21) -- Any problems with the Kem Aqua Plus primer? Someone on Woodweb said he had some chipping on b ...
Re: grab-bag... scrap lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (2/21) -- Mark, WOODWEB has a resource that may be helpful - you can list this at our ...
Re: would you warranty this entrance door? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/20) -- Joel, if you are having problems with your image, you can send it to me via ...
Re: Expansion of quartered sapele A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/20) -- Get several readings on your moisture meter now. Then go to the Shrinkulator ...
Re: Foreman uses the Buddy System A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/20) -- Mauricio My opinion would become work for me, I'll give you all the overtime yo ...
Re: Low hanging fruit A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/20) -- Pat, You raise a good point. The economy this administration started with was t ...
Re: Cleaner Air A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (7/20) -- Im not sure of the filtering in the Jet and PM units, these we ar ...
Re: Singcore panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/20) -- Gary this is the post I meant to comment on Woodweb sent me an email saying t ...
Re: finish outsourcing shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/20) -- Jake - you are welcome to post a "Seeking Services" listing at WOODWEB's Job Exchan ...
Re: Gorilla glue, just curious A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/20) -- David, I have to confess I did not go to Marco's website when I responded to this issue. Some ...
Re: Topped out A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/20/24) -- First I'm thankful i& rejuvenated by the words of encouragement and underst ...
Re: Mold making A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/20) -- Pete- I did not mean to wear your patience thin. I understand what you are saying. One ...
Re: 2nd CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/20/25) -- Thanks for the responses. Karl. We are processing sheet goods. We have the square footage for 2 ...
Re: Red Elm Cabinet Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/19/21) -- I think perhaps less than 1% of the fabricators here on Woodweb that talk about makin ...
Re: Business growing A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/19) -- Pat, The word "demographics" means nothing all by itself. There is, ...
Intermediate veneer layer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/19) -- Hi, my name is Roger and I am a new member of Woodweb. As I near retirement from my day job I a ...
Re: Klever 1224 Biesse Service A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/19) -- They finally sent the "A" team out and he knows what he is doing. I had to go to Corp. to ...
Re: Storing Casework and Millwork in Semi Trailers A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/19) -- Over the years, I have followed many many comments posted by Gene Wengert reg ...
Re: Timber frame bandsaw A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/19/22) -- Keep removing my posts a$$holes. This site is dead anyway...when the only guy respondi ...
Re: Remuneration A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/19) -- Mel, That is exactly what I'm saying on THIS post, I don't know about others. I ...
Re: Remuneration A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/19) -- "Mel -- how does your shop track custom tasks? I gather they are quite suc ...
Re: labor cost A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/19) -- Posting up a question like yours can lead to multiple answers since Woodweb is available to the ...
Re: New spray room A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/19/23) -- this may help also https://woodweb.com/search.html?Terms paint+booth&Realm All ...
Re: Rift and quartered white oak veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/19) -- Historically, all wood in a kitchen - especially horizontal work surfaces - is solid wood. I wou ...
Re: Need a book or manual on sawyer terminology. A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- The Wood Handbook - and the updated 2010 version - is available at WOODWEB's Knowledg ...
Re: router vs shaper A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/19) -- The most obvious answer is you need a CNC router. That said so do I, hope to have one in ...
Re: Need millwork/cabinet engineer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (10/18/21) -- Kris, There is a employment section right here on Woodweb. I have ...
Re: Autocabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/18) -- Hi Paolo, I had checked out CabMaster and another company both out of Australia. They both looked ...
Re: Jobs and only 100 k in the USA ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/18) -- The woodworking industry (read: fragmented, disorganized, slow and dull-witted) ...
Current millwork market A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/18/25) -- Hello, I've been reading Woodweb for 10+ years and have come to respect the ...
Re: Vacuum cups/pods/blocks ? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/18) -- Scott, Likely a little late on this one, but the time it takes you to research and develop your own ...
Re: Mounting Wall Paneling A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (5/18) -- While I cannot speak to the AWI Quality Standards on this particular ...
Re: another wiping stain spraying thread A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/18) -- thanks for your answer. I was refering more to the technique described in an older threead : ...
Re: Wood-mizer advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18) -- Think about the size of logs you'll be milling. The 28 has more capacity. It is also ...
Re: Paying for Purchases from Machinery Exchange A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/18) -- Jake, the machine is 1000's of miles away and with our work load there is no wa ...
Re: Paying for Purchases from Machinery Exchange A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/18) -- I have never used the Machinery Exchange, so please pardon the beginner questio ...
Re: Flamible storage Cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/18) -- So, do you want to pass an inspection or do you want to protect your shop? I don't sell used, ...
Re: Update on getting crap in the finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/18/25) -- Mike, I noticed you say that you are spraying on MDF. We had a similar problem with what w ...
Re: wood movement A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- You can predict the amount of movement using our Wood Shrinkage Calculator at the lin ...
Re: selling 3Form A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/18) -- James - The material is paid for, that is not an issue. Keith - Good point! I ...
Re: 4'x12' walnut table top options A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/18) -- It is wasteful to make a table out of wood? You are kidding, right? You know that wood ...
Re: A Suggestion For The Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/18) -- This is a good suggestion. Thumbs up also! ...
Re: air drying ash A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Here's a guide that's posted on here of most areas.....IN Ohio to 10% ADing....IT AIN ...
Re: Spraying Waterbased Finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/17) -- Mastercabman - if you can send me the charts or a link to them via email, I'll see if I can g ...
Re: Passing of a long time poster on the Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/17/21) -- That was a loss to this community. A great source of experience and informat ...
Re: Modern Church Rail installation A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/17) -- Will thats a great story and thanks for posting. Its amazing what happens and ...
Re: Source for quality logs in the Southwest A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/17) -- You are welcome to post a "wanted to buy" listing at WOODWEB's Lumber Excha ...
Re: Proposal/estimate example A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/17) -- Kevin- First thing is to get legal with licensing in the states in which you do ...
Re: Drying slab locust from a stump A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/17) -- Joe - if the image with your post is incorrect, please send me the correct image and ...
Re: Audio versions of Woodweb Articles? A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (4/17/24) -- This would be great. The voice is pretty robotic, but I assume this is more about sharin ...
Re: Audio versions of Woodweb Articles? A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (4/17/24) -- Thanks for the feedback - a link is a good idea - since many articles have photos. -Jim ...
Re: Audio versions of Woodweb Articles? A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (4/17/24) -- Good idea. Not bad presentation. I give it a thumbs up. BH Davis ...
Re: Calif Sales Tax Audit A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/17) -- Thanks for taking the time, Alan. I don't know where I'd be without Woodweb. Yo ...
Re: Purchasing doors online A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/17/22) -- Have a look at the companies who advertise on Woodweb. They are the ones paying for th ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/17) -- Everyone's thoughts and input have been invaluable and very educational, particularly from Ge ...
selling 3Form A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/17) -- Our customer changed their mind on a 3Form order we just got. 3Form apparentl ...
Custom cabinet pricing per liniar foot A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/16) -- Hello, I am new to Woodweb, and am in the process of possibly buying a cabinet shop in e ...
Re: Sketchup to Xilog Maestro A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/16) -- For anyone thinking about purchasing a SCM Router, especially one with a handheld remote. I would ...
Re: vacuum newbie A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/16) -- From this very website: http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/shopbuilt/posts/87.html ...
Re: finishing massive redwood top on Kauai A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/16) -- Sounds like a great project, and the innovations suggest say to me that this is somet ...
Re: Edgebanding issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/16) -- http://www.woodweb.com/forum_fdse_files/cabinetmaking/799956.html ...
Re: Cabinet Doors Website A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/16/21) -- You might want to scroll down the posting and answer page and read the forum guideline ...
Re: DACA & Shortage of Workers A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/16) -- I think Trump is following the business forum on Woodweb! He must have been rea ...
Re: Another startup woodshop. A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/16) -- Stephan, If you get a 32 bit version of Autocad installed (longbow software is required to install ...
edgebanding trimmer recommendations A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/16) -- My shop frequently applies two types of edgebanding: i) 3/4-1" wide ...
Cyclone rated volome A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (5/16) -- I don't know how to search for information about how many cubes a ...
Re: Inventor vs. Solidworks A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (4/16) -- I know the purpose of Woodweb is to contribute generally useful information and exchange ideas, and ...
Re: Getting Dark Brown Stain A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/16) -- Any time that you have problems posting images, be sure to let me know - I can help or I can ...
Re: Thermwood cut center A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (3/16) -- Harold, You may not find many WOODWEB visitors that are using the Thermwood Cut Ready Cut Center. N ...
Re: weathered gray ash- killing me. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/16) -- I really like the unique way that chemical stains color wood. One of the appealing factors is ...
Re: Calif Sales Tax Audit A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/16) -- I have been highly aware of this tax law for quite a while, thanks to Woodweb, ...
Re: Cabinet door production time A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/16) -- Tracy, Here's a quick video of what makes up that outboard fence on my shaper ...
Re: New to employee management A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/16) -- I have started down the lean road after reading several posts here on WoodWeb. ...
Re: when can we use white oak? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/15) -- It will shrink proportionally more in thickness but will actually shrink way more in ...
Re: Electric Appliance Lift A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/15) -- We'll see what happens Chris, have an email from another company that makes lifts too ...
New Mobile forums format A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (11/15/21) -- Hi Woodweb users, You'll notice this forum is using our new "mobile friendly" ...
Re: Yearly gross dollar output per employee A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/15) -- Not sure what you want elaborated on. We operate pretty old school. $2k SawSto ...
Re: Whats a 1 man shop to do? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/15/24) -- Tracy, wasn't it you who asked this same question back in 2023? https://woodweb.com/c ...
Re: veneer panel discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/15) -- You could do two things. Shade in the area that's changed color or redo the entire lobby. Depen ...
Re: How to make the sliding part of this console A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/15) -- Just noticed that you're in my neck 'o the woods. If you'd rather outsource the mecha ...
Re: How do you compete with smaller shops? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/15) -- Once upon a time, here on Woodweb, there were several old hands that answered t ...
Re: small mill viabillity A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (9/15) -- Roger, There is a very similar thread going. See it here: http://www.woodwe ...
Machinery Exchange A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/15) -- Has anyone sold any machines here on Woodweb using the Machinery Exchange? Are ...
Re: how do i get closet jobs A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/15) -- It's simple. Build a closet. Your closet. A closet for your parents. For a frie ...
EXTECH Moisture Meter M0210 A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/15) -- Hello group it's been a while. I bought a EXTECH M0210 moisture meter about a year an ...
Re: Buying cnc A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/15/23) -- Call Jack at Limtech, he advertises here on Woodweb. I have bought two Limtech Orion 5x10 machin ...
Does wood thickness matter? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/15) -- After 25 years of building exterior shutters, my question is, is a 3/8" ...
Re: Faking a live edge A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/15) -- Somebody on WoodWeb must have a live edge cnc router code... ...
Re: Hi everyone. Happy New Year ! A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/15/23) -- David, I had no idea that you had retired. Congratulations. It's nice to s ...
Re: kiln drying sinker Caribbean heart pine A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/15) -- Hi Gene,..thanks for your response and questions. We will be initially drying 4/4 wit ...
Re: New to employee management A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/15) -- The number one tool that lean can lend to cabinetshops is batch size. If you re ...
Re: New to employee management A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/15) -- Tim, I agree, I would love to see Woodweb start a lean mfg. forum. Mark ...
Re: Creating a Job or creating a Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/14) -- Better advise would be demonstrating how to monetize your skills not diminish ...
Re: Buying custom cabinet shop: a good idea? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/14) -- Honestly I would need a lot more information before saying yes or no. And numbe ...
Re: Anyone ever work with Boral ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/14) -- UPDATE: 5 months later and the project just came across my desk again. Boral ...
Re: Good buy on a hand held stitcher? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/14) -- How does a stitched seam compare to a taped seam? How do you clean it off, or do you stitch the ...
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: Dust Collector Sucking up conveyor belt A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/14) -- Timesavers is on the hook to provide your solution, are they not? ...
Re: Finished Ends on Prefinished Cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/14) -- Hi Kalvin, You may want to check out the Lamello P-System. Installing face frames and fin ...
Re: Amazon going to be selling cabinets soon A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/14) -- There are several reasons I pay a lot of attention to Amazon. The first one wou ...
Re: Hardwood question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/14) -- On lumber under 15% MC, the two meters should be within 1% MC if used correctly. The pinl ...
Re: Buying cnc A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/14/23) -- Call Jack at Limtech, he advertises here on Woodweb. I have bought two Limtech Orion 5x10 machin ...
Re: will it work (repair question)? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/14) -- When we make these, they are often 2" thick or better. We will rip 8/4 r ...
Re: spray booth A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/14) -- Thank you Woodweb Staff that was a lot of work to get it to work...what a great bunch of awes ...
Re: Another router bit question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/14) -- The issue of banana cut is better explained on this thread http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin ...
3D CNC Machining A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/14) -- Hello Woodweb, I am looking for any and all information from users of 3D software to create program ...
Re: Bathroom Finish Choices A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/13) -- Are you sure you need a Polyester finish? Look at the Woodweb Knowledge base from 2001 Link ...
Re: Used edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/13) -- ...router edge trimmers/grinder end trimmer. The bodies look pretty standard, like a bos ...
Re: veneer panel discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/13) -- If you are having problems posting a picture, you can send it directly to me and I will add it ...
Please! need some help A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (9/13) -- Post Response | Notify Me Of New Messages | A Note About Viruses ...
Re: What glue are they using? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/13) -- Unbalanced panels are caused by two things. Having one completely different p ...
Re: milling process A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (5/13) -- Thanks for your WoodWeb reply Rich. The chair leg description was just an example. I'm ...
Re: Hardwood question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/13) -- I believe that if they have properly completed their drying process, the sooner you get i ...
Re: Profit Margin A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/13) -- "As much as possible!" But seriously folks..... I think you are going ...
Re: Profit Margin A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/13) -- That's funny! I'm intrigued by this one. I think at the end of the day this is ...
Re: resource for basic shaper speed/feed info? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/13) -- Bruce Hoadley's "Understanding Wood" is fundamental and will help answer ...
Re: PARTS CART A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/13) -- Hi Bill I posted awhile ago with this same question. Check out these two threads relating ...
Re: Hi everyone. Happy New Year ! A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/13/23) -- BH -Happy New Year to you and all the readers of Woodweb! I retired April ...
Re: Dust Pipe Needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (12/12) -- Scott - you can advertise your dust pipe for sale at WOODWEB's C ...
South Carolina Floods A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/12) -- I have received many "Check in's" from members of Woodweb, Many than ...
Re: Passing of a long time poster on the Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/12) -- FWIW In the 90s CNC was a new thing to woodworking Alan was the go to guy to ga ...
Re: Passing of a long time poster on the Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/12) -- I have two MGBs (mine and my wife's) and face this issue all too often on the M ...
Re: Is a recession coming? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/12) -- During the "Great Recession", I managed to skate until 2010 with work ...
Re: Anyone use a Table Top Mortising Machine? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/12) -- http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base_images/bah/veneering-table-legs_02.jpg is is a s ...
Re: Alcohol dye stain spraying.. use a retarder? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/12) -- John, What you are saying makes total sense. Noted. Thank you again for your help. This is ha ...
Re: Alcohol dye stain spraying.. use a retarder? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/12) -- You can send pictures directly to me and I will add them for you - send them via email to web ...
Re: Shellac Washcoat A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/12/24) -- https://woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read 870671 ...
Re: RE: Starting New Wood Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/12) -- Sounds rather familiar. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read ...
Re: WSJ: We read it so you don't have to. A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/12) -- You're probably right that the WSJ "has articles and information in it tha ...
Re: Sanders for Stain-grade Prep A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/12/23) -- I have found the articles from Surf Prep to be very helpful in understanding the process o ...
Re: Engineered Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/12) -- Just a guess on my part. I also asked my question in the finishing forum and got great response. ...
Re: spray booth A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/12) -- Jeff - if you can send the video file to us or let me know where the file is located, we can ...
Re: selling reclaime wood from old buildings A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/12/24) -- You mean besides Woodweb lumber classifieds? Scroll down on the home page. ...
Re: mdf interior door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/12) -- Most of the cabinetmakers on Woodweb are Custom guys, working the premium res ...
Re: How to get rid of so much stuff A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/11) -- Scott - the miscellaneous items can be listed for sale at WOODWEB's Classified Exchange ...
Commercial Top Laminating A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (12/11) -- Hello. Thought I'd post this here as well as the cabinetmaking forum. I ...
Re: Sanding Extension table edges A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/11) -- Nicko- I think your idea sounds good, currently we make about eight sizes of tops wit ...
Re: Buying the Business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/11) -- As one guy told me when I was starting out - "That's not a business, that ...
Re: Sawing Method A message posted at WOODWEB's Forestry Forum (11/11) -- Generally one saws timber, which is typically green, into lumber, using a sawmill. My advice ...
Re: Which shoe molding use in my kitchen cabinet A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/11/22) -- New or not, professional or amateur, what kind of question is that? Plast ...
Re: Passing of a long time poster on the Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/11) -- He will be missed, his posts were always reasoned and spot on, and his grasp of ...
Re: exterior finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/11) -- Sikkens exterior side, lacquer interior side. Sprayed Sikkens. For 20 years now, with no comp ...
Re: Woodwork for Invenror A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (7/11) -- Not sure of what woodwork for inventor is these days. However, if it will export a proper BOM as a ...
Re: Spray stain on Maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/11) -- I just worked out an amber color on maple. It ended up with a busy schedule, but looks really ...
Re: Spray stain on Maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/11) -- ML Campbell clear stain base red this: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Finishing_Techni ...
Re: Alcohol dye stain spraying.. use a retarder? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/11) -- John, Thank you for your time on this. you may not be scaling the photos down enough for Wood ...
Re: Moulder blanks for glue ups A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/11) -- You will find some good discussion of glue failure in the archives and Knowledge B ...
Re: Stiles Machinery Technical Support A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/11) -- I bought a brand new Butfering sander from Stiles. While I was waiting for it to arrive I figured I ...
Re: First cnc (hopefully) A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/11) -- Salesmen are just that, salesmen, go to the plant meet the techs meet the support. they are the aft ...
Re: Where to divide work A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/10) -- Pat, I have itemized in detail each step of the process from initial contact t ...
Horizontal Boring Machines A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/10) -- I am in the market for a new horizontal boring machine and would like to know wha ...
Re: Ventless (brand) Spray booths A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/10) -- http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read 817231 ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/10) -- Thank you David for your thoughtful and candid response - I agree, I'm not sailing ac ...
Re: Making a living band sawing letters A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/10) -- Adam - Thanks for agreeing with the observation I made about the mindset of beg ...
Re: 21% MC in blue pine stair treads A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/10) -- We have a better calculator for shrinkage and other items too here at WoodWeb. Look a ...
Re: Exterior wood doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/10) -- We have made many doors with a method similar to what GW describes. You can s ...
Re: Bird's Eye Maple top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/10) -- 1/2" is a little thin for a table top, especially without an apron but I am going ...
Passing of a long time poster on the Woodweb A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/10) -- Alan Fenstermacher passed away a few months ago I don't have any more informati ...
Reinforced Miters A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/10) -- There was a good question about reinforcing miters as mentioned in my post &q ...
Re: Too much work? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/10) -- Man this is why I love the Woodweb. I like the one, Raise Prices. It doesn't im ...
Re: Blum servo trash slide-out A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/10) -- Mark, I am glad it worked out for you! In the future you might check with your supplier t ...
Re: Est Dry log weight A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/10) -- Did you try the calculators here at WoodWeb? I would guess around 35 pounds per cubic ...
Re: WSJ: We read it so you don't have to. A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/10) -- I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest that the Wall Street Journal ha ...
Re: WOODWEB Poll: How's Business? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/10) -- Too much business over here. Steve ...
Re: Looking for JMH A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (3/10) -- Thanks so much... there is relatively no training here.... mostly vague question answering... Hence ...
Re: woodwop users please step inside A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (3/10) -- Can you post an example file? Attached is an example of a parametric perf'd panel with various bord ...
Re: back-up data about hardwood warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/10) -- You may want to peruse the wood movement related articles in our Knowledge Ba ...
Re: Small Surface Cracks in Cherry Bookcase A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/9/23) -- "It is the nature of wood to harbor these little surprises" or some versi ...
Re: Edgebanding Suppliers A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/9) -- Thank you both for the suppliers, will enter them into my vendor book for future use. I w ...
Re: wood chip denting A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/9) -- Do a search on "chip beat" on the entire Woodweb site and you will see a ...
Re: Wood over steel in a brutal climate A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/9) -- Adam- Attached is a rendering of the entire tree. I made a mistake on the wei ...
Product to Market A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/9) -- Hi All, First off I would like to say I am super excited to have found Woodweb. ...
Re: Product to Market A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/9) -- Thanks for the responses so far. @Frenchy I was pressed for time & should h ...
Re: DACA & Shortage of Workers A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/9) -- In order to assimilate into a free market society you need to have access to cap ...
Re: Looking for a Local Sawmill A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/9) -- There is a resource here at WOODWEB that may help you locate what you need - our Sawing ...
Re: Need parts cut- Cabinet Vision required A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/9) -- WOODWEB has a resource available to assist in locating other woodworking professionals. Our *Woodwor ...
laminated solid oak slat panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/9/22) -- I'm being asked to reproduce this panel material to a different spec t ...
Re: best laser levels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (4/9) -- It looks like the PL4 does not have the two 90 degree planes feature. ...
Re: Ever kept a bad employee for too long? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/9) -- I am right now and reading this reminds me that I should do something about it. ...
Re: Raised Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/9) -- If you do a search on here, you'll get 44 hits on sealing MDF edges. https://www.woodweb.c ...
Re: Used Machinery - 360 A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/9) -- IRS Auctions is a good source - not the IRS you may be thinking of. They have ad ...
Re: Waste Management A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/9) -- Another good post Mel. The folks at Woodweb should put you on payroll. We're in ...
Re: Glue Line A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/9) -- We've had this discussion many times on Woodweb. Check the Knowledge Base. Softer formulas of ...
Re: drying to single digits p2 A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/9) -- At 60% RH, the lumber's surface will dry to about 10% MC, but no drier. It will take m ...
Re: AAA spray pattern issue SW CV A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/8) -- You've got 'tails' showing....increase pressure; but 42psi sounds high to me. I am familiar w ...
Sticking or coping first A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/8/21) -- I have spent a few hours reading old posts on Woodweb and have noticed quite a few peo ...
Re: China Trade War & US Lumber Companies A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/8) -- While it all is subjective, the fact of the matter is that all jobs and wealth ...
Re: Buss # 4 Planer 30" A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/8) -- Jack - we can't help with the value of your machine, but we do have an area where ...
2023 CR Onsrud Router Defective Phenolic Table A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/8/24) -- Howdy Woodweb! We purchased a brand new cnc router from CR Onsrud August 2023 to replace one of o ...
Re: Does everyone here do residential? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/8) -- Get on the Woodweb State your viewpoint in a post Argue with your peers ...
Re: Water cooled spindle in router table? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/8/24) -- I wish Woodweb would filter out these inane AI responses... ...
Re: 12" table saw? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/8) -- Both Rockwell and Powermatic made 12" cabinet saws. The Rockwell 12/14 and Pow ...
Re: This forum A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/8) -- We uncovered the cause, and the problem is fixed - the "new" flags may not appea ...