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    Cutting Stuctural Laminate
    08/15/2014

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

    Driver Choices for Cabinet Assembly Confirmat Screws
    Cabinetmakers discuss the options in cordless, corded, and air-powered drivers for cabinet assembly using Confirmat screws. June 17, 2012

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

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

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

    Avoiding Shaper Blow-Out
    Various suggestions for achieving clean, sharp profiles without tear-out and blow-out when running moulding on a shaper. July 28, 2007

    Fine Sandpaper Versus Non-Woven Abrasives
    Here's some discussion about when to use sandpaper and when to switch to synthetic scuff pads, and why. October 17, 2012

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

    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

    Cutting Clean Grooves
    A discussion of ways to dado drawer parts to accept bottom panels, without chipping and other defects. April 15, 2009

    CNC Dust Collection Connections
    Dust collector hose joints that move a lot are subject to wear and failure. Here's some insight into the problem. April 21, 2007

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

    Start-Up Cabinet Shop Equipment Needs
    What machinery does a start-up cabinetmaking business need? Small shop owners describe their setups. December 28, 2005

    Is It Worth It to Buy a Moulder?
    A small shop owner gets advice on whether investing in a moulder would pencil out for his operation. October 28, 2014

    Cyclones and MDF Dust
    Replacing a cartridge filter with a large filter bag pays off for a woodshop owner. April 18, 2015

    Extending Bit Life in Laminates
    Some HPL laminate panels are extremely rough on CNC tooling. Here are suggestions for choosing bits that will last longer. January 31, 2012

    Passage door construction
    Techniques and joinery used in the construction of passage doors. January 3, 2001

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

    Strong face frame assembly
    Methods for attaching face frames to cabinets. September 25, 2002

    Dust Collection and Planer Noise
    Airflow from a new dust collection made a planer noisier, but switching to helical insert tooling made it quieter again. January 12, 2015

    Cutting Giant-Size Crown Moulding
    Cutting really huge crown moulding — like 24 inches wide — poses a unique set of problems. Here are stories, examples, and suggestions. April 24, 2009

    Baghouse Loading Up with Chips
    Advice on getting chips to fall into the dust collector container instead of clogging the filter bag. February 12, 2010

    Pin Nailer Choices for Door Construction
    Cabinetmakers discuss the good points of different pin nailers for building doors. September 16, 2013

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

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

    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

    Phase Converter for a 20-HP CNC
    Machine owners share experiences with finding ways to supply three-phase power in sufficient quantity and quality. June 17, 2010

    Shop Air and Electrical in the Floor
    Should dust collection ducting and electrical wiring be placed in a slab floor? January 8, 2010

    CNC Bit Choice and Dust Collection
    Will an upshear bit improve dust collection effectiveness on a CNC? November 26, 2007

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

    Dust Collection for a Low-Ceilinged Shop
    A shop owner decides the dust collection system he wants to install requires too much head height. October 26, 2011

    Best Router for Dovetails?
    A discussion focused on woodworkers' favorite routers for cutting half-blind dovetails.

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

    Suspending Dust-Collector Ducts from the Ceiling
    Advice on hanging rigid and flexible ducting from a high ceiling for a dust-collector vacuum system. August 30, 2007

    Final Buffing in Place for a Poly Cabinet Finish
    Pros suggest brown paper, buffing pads, and other options. September 16, 2008

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

    PVC Dust Collection Issues
    Woodworkers discuss pipe diameter compatibility and fire risks with PVC dust collection ducting. October 16, 2012

    Cyclones for Fine Sanding Dust
    A taller, more narrowly tapering cyclone seems to remove fine dust more effectively, but you'll still need a fine filter downstream of that. July 29, 2012

    Best Cordless Impact Driver for Installing Cabinets
    Cabinet installers name their go-to impact drivers. November 29, 2014

    Keeping Parts Dust-Free in CNC Production
    Tips for keeping parts clean as they come off the CNC. October 27, 2008

    Corner Cutouts on Large Tabletops
    There's more than one way to notch out the corner of a big table top. January 11, 2007

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

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

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

    Air Conditioning and Dust in the Shop
    A discussion of the dust control and air conditioner performance in wood shops. April 16, 2010

    Capturing Miter Saw Dust
    Ideas and suggestions for dust control at the chop saw. September 23, 2013

    Getting Rid of Sawdust
    Farmers and gardeners will take away sawdust and shavings for free. April 30, 2006

    RPM calculation
    Determining RPM of given size pulley. May 17, 2003

    Distressing Box Beams
    Advice on making new sawn lumber beams look old, beat-up, and hand-hewn. November 8, 2008

    Troubleshooting a Wide Belt Sander Oscillation Problem
    Info on dealing with electric eye issues and sander belt tracking. June 12, 2014

    Connecting Two Cyclones
    Coupling two dust collection fan units together boosts the static pressure if you connect them in series, and boosts the airflow if you hook them up in parallel. August 24, 2008

    How Long Will it Take to Get a Dust Collection System Installed?
    Thumbnail description of the process and timeline to set up a new dust collection system, from on-the-drawing-board to operational. January 21, 2007

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

    Number of Knives and Planing Quality
    More knives is not always better, and RPMs also play a role. Here are tips on obtaining good cut quality at various feed rates and RPM settings. May 28, 2006

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

    Remote Switching for a Dust Collection System
    Advice on how to retrofit a remote control switch to a dust control setup. August 12, 2014

    Choosing a dust collector
    Matching your system to the required CFM. March 16, 2001

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

    Production sanding of raised-panel profiles
    Woodworkers offer tips on sanding a large quantity of raised panel profiles. September 26, 2000

    Using a Stair-Stringer Router Template
    Basic directions for using a manufactured router template to route out stringers for fully-housed stair treads. October 19, 2006

    Laminating a Face Frame
    Advice on joinery and lamination techniques for a laminated face frame. April 20, 2011

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

    Refinishing And Filling Grain - On Site
    11/19/2014

    Shared Power Switch for Tool and Vacuum
    Quick tips on linking tool and shop-vacuum power supplies so that the vacuum starts when the tool starts. April 24, 2013

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

    Exterior Cyclone Collector with Air Return to Shop
    Thoughts on locating a dust collector's cyclone bin outside the building for easy waste collection and disposal, while arranging for filtered air return to the workspace for energy conservation. December 29, 2008

    Dust Collection Return Air
    A discussion of heat loss and comfort with a closed-loop recirculating dust collector that dumps outdoors. April 19, 2011

    Drum-Style Filter Cartridges for Dust Collectors
    A discussion of pleated drum filters in dust collectors. September 29, 2009

    Shop Cooling Options
    Advice on space conditioning for a shop in a hot climate, touching on "swamp coolers" and on creating cool zones. June 15, 2014

    Lighting for a High-Ceilinged Shop
    Choosing light fixtures for a shop with a high ceiling. November 9, 2008

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

    Unbalanced Dust Collection
    A dust collection system has two barrels. One fills up before the other. Why? January 12, 2015

    Edgebanding a Round Table
    Here's a list of steps for applying edgebanding to a round laminate tabletop. April 8, 2013

    CNC Spindles: Air-Cooled Versus Liquid-Cooled
    Liquid-cooled spindles are a little more complicated. Is it worth it? January 14, 2008

    Cutting Out Sink Holes in Laminate Tops
    October 2, 2007

    Dust-Collecting Ducting in Slabs
    Comments on running dust-collection vacuum ducts under a concrete floor. August 21, 2006

    Building Your Own Downdraft Table
    A few tips on building a downdraft table for sanding dust collection in your shop. June 15, 2014

    Dust Control for Orbital Sander Stations
    Orbital sanding creates lots of fine dust, requiring a comprehensive approach to air quality control. April 17, 2009

    Eliminating Sanding Swirls in Waterborne Lacquer
    Sanding issues could explain those swirl marks, but in this case, a second coat fixed it. January 19, 2012

    Equipment Room Heat Buildup
    Regulating temperature in a small room where compressors are housed. February 8, 2008

    Duct Silencer: Measured Results
    With an inexpensive decibel meter, a shop owner finds out how much a duct silencer has quieted down the noise from his dust collector cyclone. April 27, 2011

    Sliding Table Saw Crosscut Fence Safety
    The crosscut fence on a slider is positioned for managing large panel cuts. April 10, 2008

    Purchasing a Used Edgebander
    Things to consider when evaluating used edgebanding equipment. August 8, 2006

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

    Makeup Air Volume for a Spray Booth
    Quick tips on sizing the inflow air fan capacity to match a spray booth exhaust fan. November 8, 2007

    CNC dust collection
    Installing a flexible hose for dust collection with CNC machinery. March 14, 2001

    Patching Holes in Dust Collector Bags
    Tips for patching holes in the cloth bag of a dust collector. April 18, 2015

    Air Compressors in Cold Locations
    Whether to bring your compressor inside the heated shop space, or not. June 15, 2014

    Cleaning Up Blood in the Shop
    A fresh ten-to-one solution of water and bleach works well for sanitizing purposes. October 3, 2007

    Laminate Trimmer Bits: Sharpen or Toss?
    Here are a couple of alternatives to buying new trimmer bits every few jobs. June 10, 2006

    Blower and Cyclone Positioning
    Should the blower push air into the cyclone, or pull air out of it? October 1, 2010

    Separating Chips from the Air
    A baffle or cyclone will help chips and heavy dust fall out of the air stream. May 3, 2011

    Sizing Dust Collection Duct Drops
    Advice on proper sizing for the duct drops to individual machines from a main dust collection duct. November 5, 2013

    Electronic Levels
    10/09/2014

    Angle Finder
    05/05/2012

    Using Cypress In Doors
    06/02/2014

    Proper Suction For Range Hood
    04/20/2016

    Preventing Wobbly Table Legs
    01/07/2013

    Chargers For Lumber Grading
    02/02/2013

    Discoloration of Waterborne Finish on Imported Oak Plywood
    A finisher finds that cheap imported plywood reacts badly with waterborne coatings. A barrier coat of shellac seems to prevent this, however. March 28, 2010

    Avoiding Raised Grain on Oak Using Water-Based Finish
    It takes the right schedule of spraying, drying and sanding. March 18, 2005

    Cleaning Up Silicone to Fight Fisheye
    Once you have silicone contamination on a cabinet, it's very hard to get rid of. Here's another look at a common and pesky problem. January 2, 2012

    A Whitewash Finish for Oak Flooring
    Advice on a very tricky floor finish: bleaching the oak, tinting it white, and covering with a durable clear. August 14, 2007

    Stripping Veneer
    How to get old finish off a veneered desktop without damaging or lifting the veneer. April 30, 2009

    Maple Stain Techniques
    Tips on achieving an even tint in Maple using spray dye, a seal coat, and a wiping stain. October 13, 2008

    Conversion Varnish over Shellac?
    Finishers describe their experiences using shellac coats under CV. February 27, 2013

    Sealing Up a Bleeding Finish
    Shellac is the go-to barrier coat for evil spirits that soak through topcoats. But don't sand the shellac or you'll defeat its effectiveness. June 18, 2013

    Staining Maple
    More tips on getting Maple to accept a dark stain. May 17, 2005

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

    Sealing Ultralight MDF Shop Jigs
    Ideas for quick sealing of MDF. January 14, 2009

    Water-Based Formulas for On-Site Repairs?
    Tips on finding and using water-based products to touch up or repair damaged finishes on site. November 25, 2006

    Home Made Trailer and Crane
    Fully illustrated description of a home-built log trailer and crane. March 2, 2003

    Best Tool for Cross-Cutting
    Chopsaw, up-cut saw, or sliding table saw? September 26, 2006

    Flexboard for architectural panels
    Stability and strength of flexboard and similar materials. November 24, 2002

    Upgrading to a Heavy-Duty Planer
    Dollar for dollar, buying a heavy-duty used machine is probably a better value than buying a less powerful unit new. February 15, 2015

    Choosing a Saw Blade for a Radial Arm Saw
    Advice on specs, and brand recommendations, for a furnituremaker's radial arm saw. July 29, 2012

    MC for international shipping
    Concerns of moisture content in jobs destined for overseas. November 18, 2002

    Buffing Out Two-Part Polyurethane
    Hard urethane coats need careful treatment to avoid fine scratches. January 14, 2009

    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

    Cutting Acute Miters
    Suggestions for setting up a table saw to cut sharper than 45 degree angles. April 20, 2011

    Sample commercial contract
    Example of a woodworker's contract for a bid job. January 28, 2002

    Waterbased Surfacer / Primer Clogging Spray Gun.
    10/07/2014

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

    Alder as a cherry substitute
    Appropriate substitutes for cherry, and how to stain them. November 21, 2000

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

    Neutralizing a Pink Stain
    Picky customers sometimes pick up on color variations between day and night lighting conditions. Fixing that is a puzzle. Here's discussion of a case. March 4, 2009

    Wiping Stain Struggles
    Some "wiping" stains flash so quickly that they may actually work better when sprayed rather than wiped. In this thread, finishers discuss various ways to obtain good results. October 27, 2005

    Waterborne Bleed-Through Problem
    Advice on using prime coats and shellac to address bleed-through of grain with waterborne finishes. December 9, 2010

    Post-cat lacquer vs. conversion varnish
    What is the difference between these two finishes? July 24, 2002

    How To Make White Oak Black Before Liming/cerusing.
    09/26/2014

    Filler and Finish for Antique Wood Surfaces
    July 7, 2011

    Retarding Lacquer Dye or Stain Drying
    Dye solvents tend to be fast-drying, and it's hard to get them to work with hand application methods. December 6, 2011

    Getting Even Coverage when Spraying Dye
    Advice on how to prevent a dye coat from getting a mottled appearance. June 4, 2012

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

    G codes and plot codes
    The differences between and attributes of each. August 13, 2002

    Troubleshooting Adhesion Failure of Lacquer to Caulk
    Lacquer may not stick to caulk properly, depending on the products and the technique. September 3, 2010

    Finishing Schedule and Photo: Shellac Washcoat and Mahogany Toner on Poplar
    Here's a picture of some finished Poplar moulding, with the recipe that got it there. October 3, 2007

    Temperature and Humidity Issues When Spraying On Site
    Watch out — if it's too cool, catalyzed finishes will not properly cross-link. June 8, 2008

    Overspray Advice
    Ways to manage overspray when spraying a bookcase with the back on. October 14, 2006

    Repairing Blush on a Table Top
    Hot pizza made a blush spot when the heat drove moisture into a table finish. Here's how to fix it. May 7, 2007

    Color uniformity in bird's-eye maple
    Bleaching, tinting and staining to give bird's-eye maple boards a uniform color. December 12, 2000

    Waxing Wooden Drawer Runners
    Apply wax directly to bare wood for long-lasting slippery action. December 9, 2008

    Beaded MDF Door Panels
    Info on buying or making MDF beaded stock for cabinet door panels. October 15, 2009

    Best Wood for Paint Grade Cabinetry
    Cabinetmakers discuss the relative merits of Soft Maple and Poplar for paint grade work. September 8, 2008

    Touch-Up Marker Choices
    Advice on marker selection for touching up bare wood exposed by raised panel seasonal shrinkage. July 26, 2010

    Staining Euro Steamed Beech
    Advice on achieving a consistent stain finish without blotching on steamed Beech. April 16, 2010

    Spray Booth Characteristics
    A finisher wonders if the price he's been quoted for a spray booth is too good to be true. Colleagues chime in about the components, quality, and cost of a good booth. October 2, 2005

    Troubleshooting a Diving Cut on a Swing Blade Sawmill
    Swing-blade owners run through the usual suspects trying to find the source of a hard-to-explain blade-diving problem. February 12, 2007

    Troubleshooting Painting Problems with an Air-Assisted Airless Gun
    What's causing the spray fan to "wink out" occasionally? Pros help pin down the cause of poor performance. January 9, 2007

    Washcoat and Stain Issues with Birch and Maple
    A birch-plywood cabinet with maple face frames poses a tricky staining problem. Here's a little explanation about washcoats, stains, toners, and more. April 9, 2007

    Wood Species Useful for Shingles
    A discussion of the wood varieties that work for use as exterior shingles. November 25, 2008

    Universal spoil boards
    Making universal spoil boards for different machines. January 15, 2003

    Sap Content and the Seasons
    Despite rumors to the contrary, live trees contain the same amount of sap, summer or winter. July 28, 2012

    What to Do when a Customer Is Terminally Ill
    Death don't have no mercy in this land ... December 6, 2008

    Spacer Balls for Raised-Panel Doors
    A discussion of space-ball sizes, types, and purposes, along with some suggested tips and techniques. December 30, 2005

    Walnut End Checking in the Steamer
    Troubleshooting a checking problem with Walnut related to conditions in a large steaming chamber. October 3, 2009

    Yellow Pages Advertising
    Is a Yellow Pages ad worth running? Business owners share experiences and anecdotes. July 24, 2005

    Test for Moisture when Installing Hardwood Flooring
    "Acclimating" flooring in the house before nailing down is not a sure-fire precaution. You should also provide a vapor barrier, and test the flooring, subflooring and slab for proper moisture content. December 26, 2006

    Stiffening Long Cabinet Shelves
    Pros discuss details for beefing up shelf edges. June 4, 2009

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

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

    Spray-Gun Technique to Prevent Orange-Peel
    The right pressure settings should do the trick. March 18, 2005

    Why Did a Finger Joint Break?
    Woodworkers diagnose a broken joint and suggest repair strategies. March 28, 2012

    Staining Racks for High Production
    Ideas for racking systems for high-volume staining of sawn wood members. June 30, 2014

    Supporting a Granite Countertop Overhang
    Under a thin granite slab top, a plywood subtop is needed — for support and to attach legs. August 7, 2006

    Veneering a Half Cone
    A woodworker gets help with the problem of constructing and applying veneer to a architectural cone shape. February 12, 2010

    Sliding Table Saw Tips
    Sliders are a little different for those used to working on a standard table saw. January 24, 2005

    Spray Booth Filter, Blower, and Door Choices
    Finishers discuss desirable characteristics in a new spray booth. December 1, 2005

    Valuing Unusual Boards
    Arriving at a price for a one-of-a-kind large piece of wood is a very subjective process. December 6, 2009

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

    10,000-Year-Old Mystery Wood
    Sawmillers try to guess the species of wood recovered after thousands of years buried in the mud. November 13, 2005

    Should I Change the Company Name?
    What's in a name? A woodworker ponders whether naming the company after himself was a wise choice — and ends up sticking with it. October 11, 2012

    Teak and Tool Wear
    Teak contains silica sand, and it quickly wears down cutting edges on every kind of tool. October 27, 2011

    Quartersawing, Rift Sawing, and Plain Sawing Explained
    This authoritative explanation with photos and drawings will clear up the widespread confusion about the various ways of sawing logs for grain. May 27, 2014

    Solving a Dimpling Issue in a Small Veneering Project
    Dimples in a finished veneered panel seem to be traceable to issues with the substrate and the adhesive. September 6, 2010

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

    White Pine Versus Yellow Poplar for Interior Paneling
    A bandsaw mill owner gets advice on which wood species to use for interior wall and ceiling paneling. October 19, 2014

    Sliding Table Versus Gantry
    Pros discuss which type of CNC equipment is better, units with a sliding table or units with a moving gantry. July 21, 2006

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

    West Coast Live Oak Uses
    This discussion of Live Oak lumber characteristics includes some info about the "Sudden Oak Death" disease that is plaguing the West Coast. July 30, 2007

    Straight Lining Rough Lumber
    Efficient methods for creating an edge. December 9, 2004

    Vertical Siding
    Types of siding for "old barn" look. August 9, 2004

    Wood Movement: How Big a Risk?
    In principle, solid wood joinery that does not allow for wood movement is a recipe for disaster. In practice, sometimes you get away with it. June 18, 2009

    Sizing CNC Vacuum Pumps
    Advice on sizing the vacuum pump to the CNC and its usual tasks. November 24, 2008

    Solid Wood V-Groove Cabinet Doors
    Cabinetmakers consider how to address moisture-related wood movement in cabinet doors made with solid wood slats. January 13, 2009

    Sizing Exhaust to Minimize Overspray
    You want a fan large enough to move lots of air, but without creating turbulence. Here are some useful formulas. September 26, 2006

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

    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

    Wood I.D. Puzzle
    Another guessing game about wood species — this time, a hurricane-downed log from south Texas. April 18, 2009

    Spoilboard Resurfacing
    Basic spoilboard tips. January 28, 2009

    Stepping Up Shop Voltage
    More powerful machinery may need higher-voltage power. There's more than one way to obtain that. August 22, 2007

    Stickering Wood in the Basement
    Getting wood to dry in a cellar is problematic. July 18, 2008

    Smooth Surfacing of MDF Using CNC Equipment
    Material choice and cutterhead selection affect the smoothness of a CNC-profiled MDF surface. CNC sanding is also possible. May 16, 2005

    Working for a Home Theater Company
    A cabinetmaker got an offer to build all the cabinets for a home theater company. Here are the tips he received on how to size up the opportunity — and make the most of it. October 18, 2005

    Snipe Problems on a Through Feed Moulder 3: Left Side Snipes
    A troubleshooting checklist table for moulder operators. December 1, 2006

    Time Management After Downsizing
    When you lay off your office people, how do you stay on top of all the stuff they used to do? April 13, 2010

    Shellac Compatibility with Various Topcoats
    Finishers comment on the practicality of using tinted shellac as a color coat under a clear top coat, and discuss their results when applying shellac before applying various solventborne or waterborne topcoat formulas. October 19, 2014

    "Shop-Dried" Versus "Air-Dried" Lumber
    A discussion of the quality and value of hardwoods that have been stacked and dried in a dry indoor area, but not in a kiln. March 26, 2013

    Table-Top Glue-Up Tips
    A discussion of whether to use biscuits or alternate board grain alignment when gluing up table tops. December 6, 2008

    Snipe Problems on a Through Feed Moulder 2: Top Snipes
    Checklist table of problems and solutions for moulder operators. December 1, 2006

    "Seasoned" Wood: What Does That Mean?
    A brief discussion of wood drying vernacular, lightly salted with science and pan-blackened. April 24, 2014

    Selecting Wood for Rot and Insect Resistance
    Woodworkers notice that old-growth lumber seems to be more durable than juvenile wood, across different species. December 24, 2012

    Veneering Stair Stringers in Place
    Advise on adhering paper-backed veneer to curved stair stringers as a retrofit on site. April 24, 2009

    Troubleshooting a Cupped Table Top
    How to deal with badly cupped boards in a table top — and how to prevent the problem next time. March 14, 2006

    Undermount Slide Installation Jigs
    Ways to speed up and standardize the layout and attachment of undermount drawer slides. February 11, 2010

    Trimming Defects in Moulding
    Stock manufacturers describe how they control quality in runs of moulding and how they keep track of productivity. April 15, 2013

    Toning Down Cherry to Match an Older Piece
    Same wood, same stain, five years later, doesn't match the original. Whaddaya gonna do? March 4, 2009

    Working with Ipe Wood
    Woodworkers air their objections to Ipe, which is heavy, hard, and rough on tools. The Wood Doctor adds a little technical detail to the discussion. March 12, 2014

    Snipe Problems on a Through Feed Moulder 1: Bottom Snipes
    Checklist table of problems and solutions for moulder operators. December 1, 2006

    Selling Wood Scrap
    Figure out what wood-carvers and other craftsmen need, and you may be able to make money from sawmill off-cuts, odds and ends. May 13, 2005

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

    Shagreen and Parchment
    Tips on sourcing and working with unusual animal hide-based veneer materials: shagreen and parchment. April 18, 2010

    Troubleshooting Twist in Cabinet Doors
    Here's advice on building cabinet doors to minimize twisting caused by wood moisture content changes. January 26, 2009

    Washcoat and Toner Technique
    With help from colleagues on the Finishing forum, a craftsman works out how to match the finish on a maple table. November 13, 2005

    Slide-Out Table Details
    Cabinetmakers try to figure out how a large slide-out table works. August 31, 2010

    Whether to Locate Furniture Shop in the Basement
    Cheap heat and convenience are up sides, but insurance could be a worry. April 20, 2011

    Upcut, Downcut Or Compression Tools
    Which is better? It depends on the use (and your technique). April 10, 2005

    What to Say When You're Running Late
    If your schedule slips, how do you break the news to your customer? Here are some thoughts from people who've been there. October 18, 2005

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

    Whether or Not to Condition Lumber after Drying
    It's not always necessary to condition a load of dried lumber at the end of the drying cycle — only sometimes. February 22, 2011

    Straight Line Rip Saw Problems 1: Erratic Cuts
    Maintenance and troubleshooting checklist to ensure consistent, good-quality cuts from your straight line rip saw. January 4, 2007

    Toning Large Panels
    Toner applications require many light passes with a consistent, even touch. Light or dark stripes or inconsistent color are an ever-present risk. May 17, 2005

    Scuff Sanding in the Booth
    Will scuff sanding between coats inside the spray booth lead to problems with finishes? September 17, 2012

    Warming Drawer Installation Issues
    Getting a warming drawer to fit into an already-built cabinet as a change order calls for some creative tweaking. February 26, 2007

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

    Spray Booth Makeup Air
    Pulling makeup air through an auxiliary space such as an attic for tempering offers only a marginal benefit. July 3, 2008

    Template Forming for Farmhouse Sinks
    Farmhouse sinks require cabinet frames to be scribed and fit to the sink. Here, cabinetmakers discuss ways to make a template for better accuracy and fit. November 26, 2007

    Table Extension Ideas
    Folding and sliding table extensions for machinery that sometimes requires support for a long workpiece. March 26, 2010

    What Is A Commercial Estimator Worth?
    05/24/2014

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

    Tips on Large Tambour Construction
    Old-fashioned yellow glue and canvas have a proven track record. January 9, 2007

    Ultra-Light MDF for Cabinetmaking
    Cabinetmakers are succeeding with ultra-light MDF. Here's more info. February 19, 2013

    Tablesaw Techniques for Short, Thin Rips
    Pros discuss power-feeder setups and push-stick refinements for tricky rips of small pieces. June 23, 2006

    Tone Variation Between Cabinet Frame and Doors
    Why are the doors more yellow than the face frame? Could be the coating thickness. May 18, 2010

    To File a Lien — or What?
    This is a thoughtful discussion of the power of liens — or the threat of a lien — to compel payment, along with considerations of how to maintain good relations with people in the deal who you may want to work for again. April 21, 2011

    Upper Cabinet Height Standard
    Conventions and codes for upper cab height have changed over the years, with some practical implications. July 28, 2012

    Troubleshooting Blade Diving on a Bandmill
    A beginner gets help with a wandering blade problem on a borrowed bandsaw mill. October 19, 2013

    Troubleshooting Chatter Marks
    Imperfect cuts are traced to alignment and bit issues. December 10, 2007

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

    Understanding Costs and Profit
    Is "the money I have left over" the same as "my profit"? Cabinetmakers analyze and discuss the figures from an example job. July 29, 2012

    Troubleshooting Wood Flooring Shrinkage
    Moisture change is always the culprit when wood shrinks. Here, pros a case of gapped-out wood flooring. July 28, 2006

    "Step" or "Jump" Defect on Curves with CNC
    CNC owners discuss why curves cut on a CNC router may not be smooth. January 28, 2009

    Screw Sizes for Cabinet Box Construction
    Cabinetmakers discuss screw preferences for assembling carcases. December 27, 2008

    Quantity of Sawmill By-Products
    How much bark, chips, and sawdust do sawmill operations produce? That depends on many factors. August 30, 2005

    Showing Off Sycamore
    Sawing and drying pros show photos of sycamore (quartersawn, spalted, and clean-shaven). February 14, 2006

    Sink Tip-Out Hinge Choices
    Cabinetmakers discuss hinge option for sink-front tip-out trays. June 23, 2006

    Shaping Tapered Table Legs
    Tips on profiling and tapering custom table legs when there's no easy outsourcing option. February 20, 2008

    Spreading Glue for Laminate Panel Pressing
    Advice about hand application of adhesives for fabricating laminated panels. June 5, 2007

    Wood Identification Problem (Western Walnut)
    Sawmillers discuss the differences among Eastern and Western varieties of Walnut (and Butternut). January 2, 2012

    Steam Bending Tight Turns
    For very short radius bends, you'll have to laminate strips. For more gentle curves, here are a few technical tips. August 30, 2005

    Troubleshooting Micro-Bubbles in a Water Based Finish
    Another case of tiny bubbles, solved by dialing in the "right" air and fluid pressure settings. March 1, 2006

    Tuning a Cabinet Saw
    Description of a method for accurately re-calibrating a tilting table saw. February 19, 2006

    Stickering and Drying Large Timbers
    Large-dimension timbers for framing should be handled correctly to minimize bowing and checking. June 23, 2005

    20 Steps to Drying Hard White Maple
    The Wood Doctor's 100 percent guaranteed, sure-fire, no-snake-oil method for successfully drying hard white maple. 1998.

    Wood Movement in Solid Wood Drawers
    will movement cause trouble? A furniture maker receives opinions and advice. June 20, 2005

    Water-tolerant Substrates
    The right material will resist edge swelling under laminates. May 4, 2005

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

    Veneer Tape Tips and Tricks
    Advice on selection and use of veneer tape. March 31, 2008

    Sanding Defects on Doors with a Wide-Belt Sander
    "Dips" from the sander where door stiles meet rails are probably an adjustment problem. May 11, 2008

    Undermount Solid Surface Sinks with Laminate Countertops
    A few technical tips on mounting solid-surface sinks under laminate counters. July 26, 2010

    Saw Blade Rake: Negative or Positive?
    The rake on a saw blade's teeth affects the tendency of wood to move during cutting. Rake angle should be different for blades used on different types of saws. October 1, 2010

    Troubleshooting CNC Vacuum Pump Problems
    CNC owners discuss a grab bag of possible vacuum pump issues. November 23, 2008

    Window Sash Joinery Details
    Information on meeting rail and parting bead configurations for custom window sash. April 24, 2009

    Standards for Shop Priming
    What are reasonable specs when you pre-prime cabinets for a builder? May 17, 2005

    Troubleshooting Stain Wicking at End Grain
    Here's an interesting case example: a problem of stain wicking into end grain in a site-finished coffer ceiling trim job. April 18, 2010

    Upper Corner Cabinet Dimensions
    For his first time building one, a cabinetmaker gets help figuring out an upper corner cabinet with a lazy Susan. September 23, 2006

    Quartersawing by the Board Foot
    An appropriate board-foot rate for sawing services really depends on a lot of details. October 4, 2007

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

    Shopping for a Forklift
    Thoughts and experiences concerning shop forklifts. January 9, 2006

    Slot Mortiser Choices
    Ideas on commercially available slot mortising equipment, and an example of a custom-built rig. January 29, 2009

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

    Troubleshooting Adhesion Problems with Two-Part Polyurethane Over Danish Oil
    Feedback for a finisher who is seeing 2k poly pull away when applied over an oil-based coating. September 25, 2014

    Venting and Fans for a Solar Kiln
    A quick expert explanation from the Wood Doctor of how and why vents and fans are used in a solar wood drying kiln. April 20, 2011

    Troubleshooting Flaking Conversion Varnish
    Likely causes for a flaking finish: sanding techniques, or too heavy a primer coat. March 16, 2015

    Supporting an Elevated Countertop
    Tips for supporting a cantilevered counter on one side of an island. March 3, 2009

    Toned and Clear Pre-Cat Application
    Finishers discuss the fine points of toning, thinner, and retarder ratios in pre-catalyzed lacquer finish applications. September 14, 2006

    Ticking, Mottling, and Blotching
    like blotching, but different. July 3, 2008

    Troubleshooting Chipping in Service on P-lam Countertop Edges
    A discussion of the factors that could have caused the edge of this P-lam top to snag on something and receive an ugly chip. June 12, 2014

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

    Troubleshooting Waterborne Finish Beading on "Green" Particleboard
    A finisher tackles compatibility problems with architect specs on a "green" commercial job. April 18, 2010

    Sunlight and a Cherry Entry Door
    Cherry is a problematic wood for any exterior use, because it is known to first darken, then bleach, from exposure to sunlight. April 24, 2006

    Troubleshooting Static in the Paint Booth
    Thoughts on the causes and cures for static electricity problems that interfere with finishing. March 26, 2009

    Tree Cross Section: Maple Saw-Log Coloration
    A discussion of how Maple wood gets its color, and what the appearance means for the value of the lumber. April 18, 2009

    Tricks for sanding things smooth
    Tried and true techniques for sanding and oil finishing. January 24, 2001

    Winter Operation of Solar Kilns
    Solar drying kiln performance slows significantly in the winter. Here are tips on wintertime operation. July 15, 2012

    Staining and Graining Flex Moulding
    Tips and techniques to modify the appearance of flex moulding. August 9, 2005

    Working with Ebony
    Ebony is a difficult material to source, and quality varies. January 20, 2011

    Tear-Out Problems with Cherry
    Tips on tuning up machinery to minimize tear-out when making end-matched wood strip flooring. May 16, 2008

    Sealing End Grain in Outdoor Exposures
    Sealing end grain with epoxy is reported to improve outdoor durability of finishes. April 18, 2015

    Virginia Pine Sawing and Use Characteristics
    Also called "Jersey Pine" or "Spruce Pine," this tree yields useable lumber but is prone to rot, disease and insect damage. May 10, 2007

    Stacked Pine Timbers and Bluestain
    It's better to saw the woods into board and sticker and stack it as soon as possible. December 6, 2009

    Screen Door Corner Joinery
    Advice on wood choice and joinery for a custom wood screen door replacement. August 15, 2011

    Uses for Sassafras
    Sassafras has been called "poor man's oak" for its durability, strength and beauty. The markets for it are small ans specialized. April 20, 2011

    UV-resistant, non-yellowing finish
    Should claims of UV-resistance in topcoats be trusted for the long haul? September 6, 2000

    Wood doc's Q&A
    Gene Wengert answers questions on inferior adhesives, end lift and estimated shrinkage. May 4, 2001

    Stile and Rail Shaper Cutter Options
    A discussion of the pros and cons of reversible cutters, insert cutters, and more. October 30, 2005

    Who Should Caulk the Backsplash to the Wall?
    Whose turf is the caulking between a backsplash and a wall on? Countertop installer or painter? March 3, 2009

    Tooling for Laminated Flooring
    Machining a clean profile on the plywood core of engineered flooring pieces is tricky. June 8, 2008

    Spoilboard Tips
    Advice on how deep to cut into the spoil board, and when to discard the sheet. August 17, 2006

    Troubleshooting Epoxy Joint Failure
    Epoxy has its own little tricks. Here, woodworkers provide advice concerning a failed epoxy glue-up. August 23, 2006

    Vacuum Dried Red Oak
    Achieving quality and color. May 19, 2004

    Waxing Equipment Surfaces
    Using butcher's wax to make wood move easily across machine tables. April 18, 2004

    Wood Countertop with a Drop-In Cooktop
    Cabinetmakers consider the risks of putting a cooktop in a wood countertop, and discuss the best finish for that situation. August 19, 2013

    Quality of Southern Grown Oak
    Though slightly different from northern wood, it's suitable for furniture. July 12, 2005

    Trueing a CNC Spindle
    Instructions on how to "tram" or "sweep" a CNC spindle that has gotten out of plumb. January 25, 2013

    Solid Surface Popularity
    Some cabinetmakers say stone and laminate are edging solid surfacing out. November 12, 2005

    Sanding Methods for Face Frames
    Is it worth using the wide-belt sander, or will a random-orbital sander get the job done? Pros share opinions and experiences. July 22, 2005

    Stuck Panels On Doors Cracking
    12/17/2014

    Staining Shelf Pin Holes
    Tips for a pesky detail: coloring the inside of shelf pin holes so they won't stand out against the finished piece. August 30, 2007

    Troubleshooting Pinholes in a Lacquer Finish
    A pinhole problem is traced to a dessicant cartridge that needs replacing. December 23, 2014

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

    Scuff Scratches Between Coats of Pre-Cat
    With catalyzed finishes, it works best to apply successive coats before the previous coat is fully cross-linked, so the coats melt together. tober 28, 2008

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

    Wenge Grain-Filling Discoloration Problem
    Why is the grain turning a milky white after filling with a high-solids 2K poly? June 18, 2009

    Worm Holes in Mahogany
    Worm holes aren't always considered as a defect in Mahogany, but they do leave you wondering whether the critters will come back. July 30, 2007

    Shoji Screen Ideas
    Basic tips for a first-timer on fabricating shoji screens. September 10, 2007

    Safe Treating to Prevent Powderpost Beetles
    Borates are a practical alternative. Heavier-duty chemicals have drawbacks. December 8, 2012

    Setting Glass into Cabinet Doors
    Silicone, splines, wood stops, or glazier's points and putty? Each has its pros and cons. August 8, 2008

    Sales Staff Expense Allowances
    Business owners discuss whether and how to reimburse salespeople for vehicle use, cell phones, laptops, et cetera. December 14, 2005

    Sinker Log Issues
    A discussion of the sawing and drying characteristics of recovered sunk timber. May 11, 2005

    What Did People Do Before There Was Kiln-Drying?
    A historical discussion about lumber drying in the olden days. June 30, 2007

    Tear-Out Problem When Machining Flooring Ends
    Ideas for stopping the wood from tearing out when the cutters get close to the edge. November 27, 2007

    Starter CNC for a Guitar Maker
    A guitar maker gets advice on an entry-level CNC setup that will let him make time with artistic electric bodies. August 24, 2008

    Sanding, Planing, and Stain Matching
    Sanded wood and planed wood take stain differently. For a good match, prep all the wood the same way. February 12, 2010

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

    Waste Allowance for Running Trim
    Suggestions for how to handle the "fudge factor" involved in estimating trim material quantities. August 13, 2007

    Sawing Norway Spruce for Lumber
    Norway Spruce doesn't saw into the finest lumber going, but it's not trash either. February 22, 2011

    Steam Bending Bloodwood
    Bloodwood is a tough wood to bend. Bent laminations might be a more practical method. January 20, 2011

    Wainscot for Stairs and Landings
    A discussion of how to handle the tricky transitions brought on by stairway elevation changes. February 16, 2006

    Steam-Bending Base Moulding
    Is it practical to bend base moulding around a curved island? February 15, 2009

    Whether to Lay Up Your Own Veneered MDF
    Pre-veneered panels are more economical, but there may be reasons for preferring a custom product. April 20, 2007

    Setting Pitch in Southern Yellow Pine
    You have to heat the wood to 160°F to set all the sap. Otherwise it will ooze out, even through shellac or other sealers. February 9, 2008

    Thicknessing Face Frame Stock
    Cabinetmakers discuss how they dimension rough stock for face frames. October 13, 2005

    Vacuum Hold-Down with Rough Materials
    Advice on how to achieve a strong working vacuum when holding down rough sheet stock on a CNC router table. April 29, 2006

    Water-based lacquers -- Good, bad, and ugly
    Professional finishers share their experiences with water-based lacquers. March 20, 2001

    U.S. and Canadian Cabinetmaking Standards
    A brief discussion of AWI standards and Canada's AWMAC standards. July 21, 2006

    Sawing Hollow Logs
    Practical and metaphysical tips on getting useful value out of logs that include some emptiness. October 14, 2006

    Stickering and Spacing
    No need to space boards when air-drying small batches. February 26, 2005

    Softening/flattening burl veneers
    Step-by-step instructions. July 22, 2003

    Wrinkling Problems and the "Recoat Window"
    not while it's doing it. February 26, 2007

    Three-Legged Pedestal Table Leg Proportions
    How wide should the feet spread for a stable three-legged pedestal table? February 14, 2010

    Using Pinterest To Market Your Woodworking Business
    12/31/2014

    Sawing Your Own Framing Lumber
    Proper grading is an issue, because knots may weaken the material for structural purposes. April 20, 2011

    Tracking Boards for Bookmatching
    Ways to keep track of bookmatched board pairs from sawing through drying and planing. April 19, 2006

    Working with Balau Wood
    A dense, durable tropical hardwood that is rough on blades, Balau is good for outdoor features such as decks. April 4, 2011

    Strange Stories From the Sawmill -- Part 2
    Interesting artifacts found embedded in sawlogs. September 9, 2004

    Sawing Live Oak
    Hard as a rock, full of sticky gum, and it dries twisty ... what's not to love? April 21, 2008

    Secretary Desk Hinge Reveal
    Advice on trying to narrow the gap at the hinge for a secretary desk. June 8, 2011

    Shaken or Stirred?
    Is it okay to mix lacquer by agitating it in a shaker? October 4, 2011

    Why You Should Saw Pine Fresh
    period. April 27, 2007

    Warming Drawer Depth and Frameless Cabinetry
    Tips on making cabinets the right dimensions to fit warming drawer units. December 1, 2010

    Sticker Thickness and Sources
    For good air circulation, stickers need to be at least 3/4 inches thick. Here are ideas on where to get them. October 25, 2006

    Value of Red Cedar Oil
    In large enough quantities, the extractive oils that drip out of Red Cedar and Juniper wood during milling have uses and commercial value. April 10, 2007

    Torch-Cutting a Granite Countertop
    It's possible to trim the edge of a granite slab by applying heat from a propane torch. February 8, 2008

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

    Uses for Hollow Oak Logs
    Practical, humorous, and fanciful ideas for making use of White Oak hollow logs. October 1, 2010

    Whether to Scuff-Sand Between Coats of Pre-Cat
    Scuff coats improve adhesion when using formulas that may cure before the next coat is applied. December 23, 2014

    Tag-Team Compressors
    Is there any point in hooking two cheap compressors to a big air tank, rather than buy a heavy-duty compressor? March 26, 2007

    Tool Diameter Measurement Precision
    What tolerances are involved in mating a shaft to a cutting tool? January 12, 2015

    Ultrasonic Cleaners for Cleaning Sprayguns?
    High-end professional ultrasonic cleaning equipment works the best, but even a small inexpensive unit might be worth having. January 28, 2009

    Wormy Cherry Lumber
    A furnituremaker gets help figuring out what kind of critter made holes in his nice Cherry boards (and hears that some people consider them an improvement). April 21, 2008

    Three-Wheel, Four-Wheel, and Belt-Type Power Feeders
    A discussion of the advantages of different power-feeder configurations. May 23, 2007

    Understanding "Blind Dado" Cabinet Construction
    These illustrations and explanations help to visualize how blind dado details work to hold cabinets together. July 29, 2007

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

    Slow Drying and Curing in Refinish Jobs
    Troubleshooting the cause of splotchy curing, where some areas in a refinished piece don't cure or dry for a long time.September 3, 2011

    Stripping Out Grain Filler
    A finisher applied a grain filler that turned out to be incompatible with his chosen finish. Here, he gets advice on removing the filler from wood grain and pores. October 2, 2005

    Wood Doc's Video about Wood Moisture
    Here's Dr. Gene Wengert's video presentation about wood moisture content and wood behavior. August 16, 2012

    Will Down Logs Dry in a Year?
    No, and not in 20 years either. January 27, 2008

    Steam Bending Tips and Tricks
    More advice on steam bending wood. October 2, 2005

    Tools Stands and Bench Clamps for Working on Bits
    Advice on shop accessories to help with CNC bit maintenance. July 25, 2010

    Sealing Cut MDF Edges
    Three different approaches to sealing the cut edges of MDF panels, so finish coatings won't soak in. April 19, 2011

    You say pecan, I say hickory
    Pecan lumber is usually sold as hickory. June 20, 2000

    Suggestions for Opening Up Oak Pores
    A finisher needs to create a deeper, more dramatic open look in the pores of Red Oak, and collects a few ideas. March 26, 2013

    Whether to Run a Dehumidifier in a Solar Kiln
    Solar kilns usually run too hot to be suitable for a dehumidification approach. Correct venting is the key. January 17, 2011

    Veneering Columns
    Tips on gluing veneer to a four-inch-diameter column. October 14, 2006

    Troubleshooting Tiny Hair-Like Fibers in the Finish
    A finisher seeks advice eliminating contamination by small hair-like fibers. August 16, 2012

    Single Versus Double Glazing
    For a wood shop that makes custom windows and doors, insulated glazing is a debatable topic. September 7, 2013

    Veneer Splicer Problems 4: Marking, Grooving, Incomplete Glue Joint
    Troubleshooting checklist for preventing surface defects that may occur during veneer splicing operations. January 4, 2007

    Side Mount Soft Close Drawer Slides: Any Good?
    Side mount soft close drawer slides have a less-than-stellar reputation. June 13, 2011

    Spray Tip Sizes and Pre-Catalyzed Lacquers
    Finishers discuss the uses of different tip sizes, and whether or not to thin lacquers when applying them. October 28, 2005

    Upper Cabinet Heights with Nine-Foot Ceilings
    Cabinetmakers consider the options for cabinets heights in rooms with high ceilings. September 27, 2008

    Troubleshooting a Stalled AAA Pump
    Coming to grips with a pump malfunction in an air-assisted airless spraygun rig (it was the magnet). January 12, 2015

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

    Sawing Sycamore
    Quartersawing reveals the grain figure and enhances stability. March 29, 2006

    Variability of Cypress Rot Resistance
    Old growth Cypress has more natural rot resistance than younger trees. May 15, 2011

    Troubleshooting Thin Build at MDF Edges
    Advice on improving coverage of MDF substrates, with a highly technical description of the way surface electrical charges affect the wet behavior of finishes. May 17, 2010

    Waterborne Finish
    10/26/2014

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

    Straightening Old Bowed Floor Joists
    Overloaded wood deforms over time (it's called "creep"). There's no quick way to reverse the process. December 1, 2005

    Sanding Dust Trapped Under Post-Catalyzed Lacquer
    A finishing mistake left white dust trapped under the finish. Now, stripping and refinishing is the only fix. October 8, 2005

    Water for Tool Grinder
    Advice on water and coolant for a knife grinder. June 18, 2010

    Sliding Dovetails for Bookshelves?
    A practical discussion of bookshelf joinery. February 21, 2011

    Spray booth lighting
    Which type of bulb provides the best light for a spray booth? June 5, 2001

    Setting Glass in Laminate or Melamine Doors
    Cabinetmakers describe how they insert glass into laminate and melamine cabinet doors. December 2, 2011

    Veneering a Cube
    Ideas for applying veneer to the outside of a box. November 14, 2009

    Stock Loss when Planing Cupped Lumber
    If you plane cupped rough stock, how much will be left in your finished piece? January 14, 2009

    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.

    Wood Edge on a Laminate Top — Which Comes First, Edge or Laminate?
    Advice on the order of operations for assembling a wood-edged laminate top. June 12, 2014

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

    Whether to Locate a Laminate Seam at the Kitchen Sink
    Putting the seam in a long countertop at the sink location is a common practice. Here are tips. June 12, 2014

    Staining Exterior Wood Siding
    Tips on picking a finish and predicting performance. June 28, 2006

    Veneering MDF
    Advice on a balanced veneer layup for an MDF-core countertop. November 26, 2008

    Shellac and Lacquer On Rosewood
    One finisher's S.O.P. for finishing Rosewood. May 21, 2009

    Unit Pricing for Production Trim Carpentry
    Pros discuss the ballpark price of trimming production homes, and throw a tip or two for making time on the job. November 19, 2005

    Solvent Recyclers
    A quick look at the practicality of equipment that reclaims cleaning solvents after use. February 15, 2009

    Storing Wood in an Unheated Building
    Is kiln-dried lumber that has been sitting in an unheated shed still dry enough to use? November 27, 2006

    Weatherstripping for an Arched Bead-Board Door
    Bead-board lets air bypass the air seal at the grooves between the beads. Here are suggested solutions. March 3, 2009

    Tips for Sawing Hickory
    Quick tips on getting good lumber from Hickory logs. November 8, 2007

    Valuing and pricing old lumber
    Lumber pricing is like everything else: Whatever the market will bear.

    What to Include on a Resume
    Put everything down — experience that seems irrelevant to an advertised job may qualify you for something better at the same company. October 2, 2007

    Quartersawing for Bows
    Whether for archery, a chuck wagon, or a fiddle, bow-making starts with quarter-sawing. October 14, 2006

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

    Teak Color and Sunlight
    Like some other hardwoods, Teak has an interesting response to sunlight. June 14, 2014

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

    Troubleshooting a Leaky Spraygun Tip
    There are several reasons why that gun might drool a little. December 10, 2007

    Stearated Sand Paper
    Some experts have concluded that new types of stearated sandpaper no longer cause fisheye with water-based finishes, but not everyone is convinced. January 27, 2008

    Veneer Checking or Finish Defect?
    This might be veneer checking, but more likely it's a problem with the coating. February 29, 2012

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

    Sawing and Drying Persimmon
    Persimmon is a tricky wood to dry. April 15, 2012

    Spray-Painting Beaded Face Frames
    Suggested techniques for getting good coating coverage inside the narrow recesses of a beaded profile. March 29, 2008

    Sourcing Exotic Laminate
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to find unusual and interesting laminates, including distinctive patterns and glow-in-the-dark laminate. February 12, 2009

    Safe Finishes for Toy Blocks
    What's a practical finish for childrens' wooden blocks? December 9, 2010

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

    Steaming of Walnut
    Properly done, steaming adds an even dark tint to walnut. But the wrong technique gives unsatisfactory results. October 4, 2007

    Sanding Between Coats of Conversion Varnish
    How to select the most effective grit for prep sanding of CV between coats. July 3, 2008

    Sealing MDF Door Edges
    Problem: the rounded-over MDF edges of maple-veneer-faced are sucking in too much stain. Solution: edge sealing with gesso or shellac. March 29, 2006

    Shop-Built Solutions for CNC Vacuum Hose Suspension
    Here's a handful of tips for supporting the vacuum hose on a CNC router to keep the hose out of the way, but free to move. November 25, 2005

    Warping, Moisture, and Wood Shape Memory
    Will a piece of wood that was restrained to prevent warping during drying warp later, while in use? Only if the moisture in its environment varies. October 30, 2005

    Twisting lumber
    What causes lumber to twist in a dehumidification kiln? March 20, 2001

    Squaring Up a CNC Machine
    Here's a step-by-step method for re-calibrating a CNC router that is slightly out of square along one axis. July 18, 2013

    Sources of Furniture Plans
    Furniture-makers suggest useful design resources. August 14, 2007

    Shop-Built Hand Crank Feed for a Sawmill
    A sawyer shows and describes the hand crank he added to his manually operated mill. October 14, 2006

    Veneer Splicer Problems 6: Blue Staining
    Troubleshooting checklist for dealing with staining that occurs during veneer splicing operations. January 4, 2007

    Safety Issues
    09/10/2014

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

    Shaping the Top Rails for Half-Arch-Top Shaker Panel Doors
    Tips on laying out and fabricating a tricky door part. March 25, 2008

    Veneering a Guitar Body
    Advice on gluing up a guitar body made with an exotic wood core and veneers. June 11, 2014

    What is the Hardest Wood on Earth?
    Trivia for wood lovers. There is some hard wood out there, people. April 11, 2008

    Tight Miters for Laminate Countertops
    Installers suggest ways to draw the joint tight. August 29, 2005

    Soaking Cane
    Furniture makers debate the fine points of soaking cane. April 10, 2008

    Sheltering Your Sawmill
    Ways to put your sawmill under a simple roof. December 30, 2007

    Topcoat Releasing
    09/24/2014

    Wood Finish for a Hot Tub Surround
    Finishers offer coating suggestions for woodwork next to a hot tub, where steam and hot water are constant stress factors. March 9, 2010

    Time and Temperature to Kill Bugs
    Advice on heat treating for pest control. October 17, 2012

    Setting Up a Six-Head Moulder with a Jointer-Style Infeed
    Setup tips for proper flattening results with a six-head moulder with jointed infeed. June 9, 2007

    Wood waste for electric generation?
    Could wood be an efficient source for eventual conversion into electric power? 1998.

    Weight Versus Vacuum for Veneering Pressure
    A little rough math about how high a stack of MDF you would need to match one atmosphere's worth of vacuum. November 14, 2009

    Woods for outdoor furniture
    A manufacturer of outdoor furniture consults the Wood Doctor for help with choosing a species to replace beech. 1998.

    Troubleshooting Swirl Marks from CNC Bit
    Pros suggest several flaws that could be causing swirl marks created by a tool tip in flat areas. March 6, 2006

    Under Mount Door Sweep for Exterior Door?
    Where to find entry door sweep hardware that attaches to the underside of the door instead of to the face. March 20, 2012

    Urban Forestry: An Evolving Discipline
    Managing the United States' extensive urban tree cover is an increasingly sophisticated effort. November 4, 2010

    Using MDF-Core Plywood
    Cabinetmakers discuss their experiences with MDF-core plywood panels. March 26, 2009

    Sticker Stain in Hickory
    Sticker stain is a warm-weather phenomenon. Here's advice about a suitable schedule for drying Hickory. May 27, 2014

    Tinting Tung Oil with Sawdust
    A finisher tells how he gives tung oil a natural red-cedar tint. November 13, 2005

    Uses and Value of Persimmon
    A disussion of what persimmon wood is worth, and what it's good for. December 15, 2005

    Sawing Tamarack
    Sawing technique and uses for Tamarack. April 18, 2009

    Qualities and Uses for Sweet Gum
    A small sawmiller sees his first load of Gum wood, and gets advice about its value and how to handle it. June 22, 2005

    Suitable Wood Species for Stickers
    Any type of wood works, but it's best if you dry stickers before use. May 20, 2011

    Vacuum Bag System Choices
    Quick review of the basic options in vacuum bag setups. March 14, 2006

    Warped Panel In Door
    01/19/2015

    Steel-Rod Reinforced Brace for an Outdoor Gate
    Advice on the joinery for burying a steel reinforcing rod within the curved wooden brace in a custom outdoor wooden gate. July 11, 2013

    Watco Teak Oil Problem
    02/03/2015

    Wood Box for a 19th-Century English Bible
    Craftsmen discuss period details, and materials appropriate for archival use. October 28, 2005

    Uses for Aspen
    There's a local market for aspen, for various purposes. August 30, 2005

    2 Mil VS. 3 Mil Edgebanding
    10/20/2014

    Slippery Surfaces for Sliding Drawers
    Advice on making wood-to-wood drawer-slide contact surfaces slick. October 27, 2009

    Veneer Sanding Sled Solutions
    How to mount veneer to a sheet of MDF for thicknessing and sanding in a widebelt. July 14, 2010

    Wire Management in a Moving Cabinet
    Products and a shop-built solution for enabling wiring for lights to follow a cabinet that extends and retracts in use.February 16, 2014

    Uses for an Overhead Router
    Overhead routers are an old technology, but they have their uses. June 5, 2006

    Sourcing Large Dowels for Door Construction
    Suppliers typically have minimum order quantity requirements. March 22, 2013

    Sanding CNC Carvings
    Advice on final sanding for complex CNC carvings. May 20, 2009

    Troubleshooting Caulk Discoloration
    What could be making caulk at the backsplash joint of a new laminate countertop turn pink? July 18, 2008

    Working with casehardened lumber
    Casehardened lumber should be returned to the processor, or planed to the desired thickness; resawing is not an option. 1998.

    When to Seal Log Ends
    If you delay too long before sealing, you may have to cut back the ends to fresh wood first. January 25, 2010

    Sherwin-Williams Tech Support
    11/12/2014

    Tinting Caulk to Match Dye Stained Wood
    Advice on doctoring a tube of caulk, and a commercial source for the same thing. July 16, 2012

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

    Troubleshooting a "Skipping" Pump
    When the fluid pump in an air-assisted airless rig loses pressure intermittently, clean out the ball check valve. July 27, 2008

    Shop Heat and Finishing Quality
    There are important reasons to keep your spraying area warm in winter. April 27, 2007

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

    Tight Heat-Bending Laminate
    Here's a short but informational conversation on applying heat to laminate in order to accomplish tight bends. July 26, 2010

    Sealing MDF Edges for a Clear Finish
    How to seal the porous edges of MDF panels prior to applying a clear finish. March 9, 2008

    Spraying Black Gloss Lacquer on MDF
    Good priming and pore filling are important. October 13, 2008

    Troubleshooting Fray in the Cut
    Advice on bit choices to eliminate fraying in the cut on a CNC. August 16, 2012

    What is Crawling?
    Here's a description and photo of the finish defect called "crawling" (caused by surface contamination or incorrect prep).May 30, 2011

    Troubleshooting Tape Marks in Veneer
    Masking tape used at veneer joints will leave a visible "dent" at the seam. June 28, 2006

    Treating wood worm infestations
    How to arrest an infestation of wood worms before they migrate to other furniture. 1998.

    Sinker logs: Cutting, use and grading
    A quick review of the cutting, use, and grading of lumber from sinker logs. June 20, 2000

    Wood Strength Specs for Norway Spruce
    Looking for published engineering values for Norway Spruce. May 26, 2011

    Spraying Latex Paint
    The basics of spraying latex paint with an HVLP spraygun. February 19, 2006

    Table Wax Choices
    Woodworkers discuss products they use to keep their table surfaces friction-free. March 16, 2015

    Sanding & Finishing Slingshots
    11/05/2014

    Using A Wood-Fired Boiler to Heat a Kiln
    BTU output and controls are the important concerns. August 26, 2008

    Uses for Juniper
    Complex knot patterns make Juniper wood beautiful, but challenging to work. September 14, 2006

    Veneering Drawer Faces for an Oval Chest
    Advice on vacuum and form setup and adhesive choices for making an oval chest with curved drawer faces.November 16, 2011

    SCM Routech: PLC44 Vacuum/Equipment Request
    07/22/2014

    Which Parts to Cut with a CNC Setup
    A shop owner has just bought a CNC machine, and wants to know what he should use it for. Short answer: "Everything." August 30, 2005

    Thoughts on sweetgum
    A quick primer on sweetgum. July 4, 2000

    Tung Oil for Quilt Racks?
    Will tung oil come off on cloth? It's a risk. October 26, 2007

    Sticker specs and spacing
    Basic info on the size and proper spacing of stickers when drying lumber. June 21, 2000

    Target brand finishes
    Making the switch to water-based finishes and finding the appropriate stains to use with them. January 16, 2001

    Water-based Is the Way to Glue
    There are many benefits to switching to water based contact adhesives - 1998

    UV-cured finishes
    A look at UV-cured finishes over water-based stains. 1998.

    Tiger Stop Rip Fence Set Up Manual
    12/13/2014

    Subtitutes for Methylene Chloride Contact Cement
    OSHA has tightened the safety limits for methylene chloride, a substance in some contact cement. Here's info on alternative adhesives. August 6, 2008

    Stainless Steel Cabinet Doors
    Where do stainless steel cabinet doors come from? January 26, 2009

    Sourcing a Flat Belt Flywheel Pulley for a Shaper
    Info about shaper pulleys that allow the belt to travel along the pulley cylinder. January 3, 2014

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

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

    Veneer as Edgebanding
    Ways to make edgebanding out of veneer. March 26, 2009

    Tips for drying butternut burls
    Butternut burls are dried much like regular lumber. Also, a source for further information on drying burls. 1998.

    Small Engine Muffler Alternatives
    Nothing wrong with making your own muffler for that sawmill motor. September 14, 2006

    Solar kiln construction
    Specifications for a solar kiln. March 11, 2000

    Uses for a Wide Jointer
    What good is a 24-inch jointer? December 14, 2009

    Weather Changes and Finish Problems
    Ambient conditions affect finish quality, so keep an eye on humidity and dewpoint. January 27, 2007

    Vertical Lift Door Hardware
    Tips for installing a cabinet door that pulls out and then raises up. December 7, 2008

    Shop Cart Castor Recomendations
    12/03/2014

    Troubleshooting Weeping Oil Stain
    Ideas to prevent oil stain from weeping out of oak grain pores in the drying oven. July 30, 2007

    Solid Surface Seam Fix
    Advice on an undetectable patch for a small area of discolored seam in a solid surface top. August 3, 2009

    Steam bending wood
    Information resources on how to steam bend wood. January 24, 2001

    Slide-Mounting a Heavy Pull-Out TV
    Hardware suggestions for a difficult entertainment center problem. May 12, 2008

    Spraying Logs with Insecticide
    Treating logs with bug spray before sawing is a bad idea, says the Wood Doc — ineffective as well as hazardous. October 30, 2005

    Working with Dark Stains
    Avoiding a muddy appearence with dark stains - March 17, 2000

    Will Solid Surface Material Hold a Screw?
    Advice on screw connections to solid surface material. June 12, 2014

    Separating Sawdust from Chips
    The key is to not mix the two in the first place. December 11, 2006

    110-Volt Fans for Use in Kilns
    Advice on finding fans that will perform in a drying kiln. July 3, 2008

    Traditional Double-Hung Window Plans
    Here's a good source for drawings and instructions if you're looking to re-create a historic old double-hung window sash and frame (or just about any other old-time wood component). June 22, 2012

    Touching Up Runs and Drips
    Two words: razor blade. March 12, 2015

    Salvaging lumber from submerged wood
    The best chance for salvaging lumber from submerged wood lies in cutting it quickly, and drying it slowly. 1998.

    Veneering the Inside of a Drum
    Instead of vacuum, use an inflatable tube to apply pressure. October 15, 2009

    Shellac Sources
    Looking for shellac powder or flake? Here are some leads. March 3, 2010

    WoodWOP Wine Rack
    08/05/2014

    Using Rift White Oak For Pony Wall Cap
    02/25/2014

    Sawing 8/4 and 4/4 From the Same Log
    Here's advice on how to saw a custom order for grade and dimension at the same time, without wasting wood. May 27, 2014

    Twisting cabinet doors
    Only changes in moisture content cause wood to change in size or shape. 1998.

    Wet bulb, dry bulb
    An explanation of the terms "wet bulb" and "dry bulb" in reference to temperature measurement, and their particular usefulness. March 6, 2000

    Whether to Wax Walnut Ends Before Steaming
    Advice on temporary outdoor storage of Walnut that you plan on steaming. October 29, 2008

    Using a moisture meter
    How and where to use a moisture meter. November 14, 2001

    Weatherstripping Pocket Doors
    A quick tip on how to draft-stop an interior architectural pocket door. November 14, 2014

    Storing Cabinets in a Shipping Container
    Moisture and rust might be concerns when you use a shipping container for temporary overflow storage. November 5, 2013

    Sawing Barn Siding
    Quick tips on how to saw board-and-batten siding and beveled lap siding. January 11, 2007

    Use and finishing tips: Cottonwood
    Cottonwood is a good quality, light-to-medium duty wood. 1998.

    "Sandy" glue joints
    The age of glue matters. 1998.

    Troubleshooting Mottling with Spray Stains
    Advice on better equipment and technique to achieve an even spray pattern. March 28, 2012

    Stacking a Kiln: Tight or Spaced Out?
    Lumber in a drying kiln should be close packed edge to edge. December 23, 2014

    Tree identification guide
    Recommended resources for identifying the trees in your region. February 28, 2001

    Steam-Bending and Laminating
    Steam-bending before laminating is a way to reduce or eliminate springback when using thicker strips of wood. November 28, 2006

    Wood Movement and Strap Hinges
    Quick tips on mounting large hinges to solid wood in a way that won't restrict the freedom of the wood to expand or contract in response to ambient conditions. July 11, 2013

    Steam Bending and Wood Moisture Content
    Wood needs an MC of 16% or higher to be steam bent. August 21, 2006

    Table Saw Problems
    11/01/2014

    What Is Chip Load?
    Average chip thickness vs. knife progression. December 26, 2004

    Supporting Solid Surface Counter Overhangs
    Quick ideas for stiffening solid surface cantilevers. March 14, 2006

    Tung Oil Finish Staying Wet
    In warm weather, tung oil finishes may dry more slowly. "Wet sanding" during application may help speed the process. October 27, 2005

    Winter Drying of Lumber in a Barn
    A quick description of the factors affecting drying time of wood stacked in a barn for the winter. July 16, 2012

    Temperature Versus Relative Humidity
    Links to curves that plot the relationship. February 26, 2005

    Tinting lacquers
    Universal colorants are usually safe for tinting lacquers. 1998.

    Wavy East Indian Rosewood
    08/05/2012

    Temperature Versus Dry Time in Finishing
    Expert Ron Bryze explains how ambient temperature influences the finish drying and curing process. December 31, 2007

    Staining Bamboo
    Quick tips on staining Bamboo products. April 18, 2010

    Understanding Log Scales and Log Rules
    An authoritative description of log scales, log rules, and lumber content estimating as practiced in the field. November 24, 2006

    Winter Walnut Steaming
    01/23/2013

    Touch Activated Slide
    12/05/2014

    Sawing Western red cedar
    Participants offer their experiences in sawing Western red cedar. July 4, 2000

    Weighting lumber stacks
    How much weight is necessary for stacked lumber, ready to be air-dried? June 5, 2001

    Wood Medallion Accuracy Tip
    Here's a slick trick for making all the angle cuts work out on a multi-piece medallion. November 28, 2006

    Trouble drying 8/4 oak
    Drying 8/4 oak too rapidly will damage the wood. February 29, 2000

    What To Use As An Outdoor Cedar Furniture
    10/06/2014

    Veneer Glue Thickness and Coverage
    Quick tips on glue coverage and on measuring wet-mil thickness. July 28, 2006

    Storing and Displaying Large Slabs
    Vertical racks let one sawyer keep his slabs available for viewing. May 21, 2009

    Sanding 3/8 Lip Doors
    09/30/2014

    Qualities of Mango Wood
    Comments on the looks and behavior of this unusual tropical wood species. January 14, 2009

    The Art of Aging Wood
    Here's a nice how-to on wood distressing from expert furniture-maker, finisher and author Ron Bryze. December 31, 2007

    Shaping teak
    The proper tooling, spindle rpm and feed rates for shaping teak. February 12, 2001

    Urethanes for Deep Color
    Using urethanes to achieve a deep, colored finish in a production environment - March 17, 2000

    Timesaver Roller Recover
    04/14/2014

    Updating Bathroom Vanity
    10/29/2014

    What Wood Is This?
    10/08/2014

    Type Of Adhesive To Use On Skateboard Deck
    05/13/2012

    Takeoff Software For Mouldings
    02/18/2014

    Shop Lighting
    12/13/2012

    Tannic acid stains in oak
    October 16, 2000

    Sliding Door Track For Showcases
    10/15/2014

    Timetable for final processing of walnut
    Stock in cants form should be processed in a timely manner. March 26, 2000

    Workers Comp Classification
    05/15/2014

    Stain Recoat
    10/15/2014

    Spraying CV Over Pre-cat Lacquer
    12/09/2014

    Open Pored Finish
    12/22/2014

    Wood Resistant To Salt Water
    04/20/2013

    Estimating Sawmill Overrun
    Understanding the difference between the board feet estimated in a log and the board feet actually produced. May 11, 2005

    Flooring First, or Cabinets?
    Cabinet installers discuss whether they'd rather set base cabs before or after the tile flooring is laid. October 25, 2006

    Conditioning Lumber to Relieve Drying Stress
    Tips on steaming lumber at the end of the drying cycle to reduce stress. May 15, 2012

    Energy Cost of Vacuum Kilns
    Estimates of the electricity and heating fuel consumption and cost for vacuum kiln operation. June 28, 2006

    Energy Cost for a Vacuum Kiln
    An analysis of the energy bills involved in operating a vacuum kiln. July 13, 2006

    What is the AWI Estimating Seminar About?
    An Architectural Woodworking Institute educational presenter provides a thumbnail description of AWI's two-day estimating seminar. November 11, 2005

    Cleaning a Second-Hand Spray Booth
    Stripping may not be worth the effort. April 24, 2014

    Outdoor Stair Glue-Ups with Tropical Woods
    Complex glued assemblies have trouble in outdoor exposures. This discussion takes a look at that, and at the difference in performance among various tropical hardwoods. January 14, 2013

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

    Handling a Finish Failure Callback Three Years Later
    Cabinetmakers discuss a customer service issue — how long after the original job should you keep fixing a finish? December 6, 2008

    Fair Pay for a Sales Rep
    This thread on sales force compensation has some ballpark numbers attached. August 13, 2007

    I've Got that Shrinking Feeling
    Specific information on lumber shrinkage during the drying process. Includes 'typical shrinkage' tables for red and white oak. 1998.

    Linear Foot Pricing for Beaded Inset Face Frame Cabinetry
    Pricing by the foot isn't a way to do business, but it's interesting to check out the different numbers tossed around in this thread — and the photos of the kitchen in question. October 11, 2012

    Milling Face-Frame Stock
    Fastidious cabinetmakers find that S4S stock comes with too many imperfections. Here, pros discuss their methods for machining lumber that's straight, square, flat, and true. January 10, 2006

    Edgebander Glue Choices and Temperature Settings
    Tips on choosing glue and tweaking the edgebander for good adhesive performance. November 23, 2008

    Lubricating Sawmill Blades
    Further discussion of soap-and-water or oil-based blade lubricants and lubricating devices. June 27, 2006

    Face-frame joinery techniques
    Cabinetmakers discuss various techniques for joining cabinet face frames. October 31, 2000

    Opaque lacquer finish
    Concerns about the substrate used and avoiding orangle peel are addressed. March 4, 2002

    Hand-Sharpening Plane Irons
    Woodworkers discuss how to sharpen and "round" a smoothing plane iron. October 28, 2005

    Hybrid Face-Frame/Frameless Cabinet Design
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to merge frameless techniques with face-frame construction. August 8, 2006

    Machining Dadoes into Door Jambs
    Ideas for high-volume production methods for cutting dadoes in door side jambs to receive the header jamb. April 30, 2006

    Panels for Railroad Roundhouse Doors
    A discussion of technical assembly details for some huge architectural doors to be made of sawn wood. June 28, 2013

    How Shop Owners Pay Themselves
    Small business owners discuss the various ways they draw their own pay. September 5, 2006

    Hinge and Slider Hardware for Rollout Shelves in Frameless Cabinetry
    It's a little tricky to install slide-out shelving so that the shelves clear the doors in a frameless cabinet. Here's a discussion. August 31, 2010

    Optimizing Fans in a Solar Kiln
    Advice on housings and shrouds for kiln fans. December 31, 2013

    Fading of Dyes Versus Pigments
    A discussion of why dyes fade, advances in dye technology, and the implications for finishing techniques. April 19, 2006

    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

    Hiring A CNC Tech - Need Advice
    05/08/2014

    Keeping the Frame Assembly Table Clean
    How to prevent glue from building up on your cabinet assembly table. October 3, 2011

    Getting a Good Bond with HPL Edgebanding
    Good priming and a warm working temperature are important for good adhesion when applying high pressure laminate edgebanding. May 12, 2013

    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

    Fan Choice and Air Speed Calculations for a Spray Booth
    Figuring the fan capacity for a spray booth is tricky, because you need to estimate the air speed across the working space. December 29, 2008

    Markup for Time and Materials Jobs
    A discussion of costs, overhead, and invoicing practices. October 2, 2006

    Plain Sliced Alder Plywood Characteristics
    Cabinetmakers advise on what to expect from sliced-veneer Alder plywood. June 3, 2007

    Leg Leveler Tips And Tricks
    First-timer gets advice on installing and adjusting leg levelers. April 10, 2005

    Exhaust Fan Size for Spray Booth
    How much ventilation is needed? August 17, 2004

    New turn on rosettes
    Could cutting rosettes on a lathe reduce tearout problems? July 22, 2003

    Finish Choices for Walnut Paneling
    Finishers give a contractor advice on whether to use water-based poly or some other finish on a new walnut paneling install. October 28, 2005

    Pricing to Create a Prototype
    You're being promised (maybe) a large order of an unusual product. But what do you charge for developing and producing the first prototype?December 24, 2012

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

    Melamine Chipping and Drill Bit Selection
    Chipping problems encountered while drilling shelf holes on CNC equipment could be fixed by changing to carbide bits, or could be related to panel quality. March 26, 2009

    Keeping Cabinet Assembly Organized
    Cabinetmakers discuss ways to keep track of jobs and avoid confusion. November 21, 2006

    Getting the Final Payment
    A business owner gets advice about applying pressure when payment is slow in coming and you're not getting any answers. September 17, 2014

    Making Oak "Look Old"
    Pros share methods for antiquing oak furniture and cabinets. August 30, 2005

    Neutralizing a Vat-Stripped Door
    what to do? November 27, 2007

    Getting Started with Finger-Jointing
    Advice on tooling up to finger-joint moulding stock on an occasional basis. April 2, 2013

    How To Make Normal Mahogany Look Like Crotch Mahog
    01/17/2015

    Hardwood Lumber Tallies
    Are you being shorted on a lumber delivery? The answer could depend on the fine points of board-foot calculations. April 19, 2015

    Poison oak prevention and treatment
    Sawmillers share thoughts on the best preventions and cures for exposure to poison oak. September 6, 2000

    Insuring Unsold Inventory
    Will fire and theft insurance cover the whole value of a piece that is lost before it's sold, or just the cost of materials? It's a tricky issue. July 18, 2008

    Materials for Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets
    Cabinetmakers discuss Starboard, Extira, and sawn Cypress for outdoor cabinetry. June 28, 2013

    Managers Meddling with CAD
    Besides the waste of time, it's risky to let non-tech personnel play around with important CAD files. September 24, 2006

    Heavy Duty Hinge Selection
    A discussion of hinge choices for a large, flush-mounted mirrored door. February 13, 2013

    Hinge Drilling and Pressing Machine Options
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on his choices when shopping for a second-hand Blum Minipress machine. August 27, 2013

    Fabricating Solid Wood Panel Entry Doors
    Should the center panel be glued up, or built of tongue and groove pieces that allow movement? Pros share ideas and techniques. November 19, 2005

    Hanging Cabinets from the Ceiling
    No walls to attach to, and no backs on the cabinet — here are a few suggestions for securely mounting these custom cabs. March 25, 2007

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

    Gig-back techniques for manual mills
    Sawyers offer various ideas on gig-back techniques, and their impacts on saftely and profitability. June 20, 2000

    MDF Panel Warpage
    MDF panels may warp after finishing if the back of the panel is not also finished. August 30, 2005

    Lumber Conditioning Advice
    Info on mixed loads, re-wetting dried lumber, and related topics. September 25, 2014

    Joinery for a Complex Victorian Barge Truss
    Advice on pegging the mortise and tenon joints on a heavy decorative gable assembly. March 3, 2010

    Making Your Own Vacuum Pods
    Lots of CNC owners have successfully machined or molded their own hold-down pods. Here are some detailed explanations and photos. October 26, 2011

    Hinge Choices for Face Frame Cabinets with Full Overlay Doors
    A cabinetmaker seeks advice on a simple and versatile hinge system for full overlay doors on face-frame cabinets. December 27, 2008

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

    Machine Design For Complex Carving
    It's hard to do, and might not pay off. April 10, 2005

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

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

    Rounded Outside Corner Moulding Construction Method
    A cabinetmaker puzzles over ways to construct a cabinet with rounded corners and applied crown moulding. August 12, 2014

    Gnarly Maple Yields Awesome Figured Burls
    A sawmiller and wood turner shows off a highly irregular Norway Maple log and the remarkable figure in the wood it produces. May 13, 2013

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

    Profiling Door Trim for Accurate Installs
    Is it worth detailing pre-finished jamb and casing stock with routs to accept splines for registering the pieces during installation? June 12, 2013

    Fiber saturation point: not an issue
    Why the fiber saturation point is not a critical element in proper kiln drying practice. September 26, 2000

    Laminating Equipment
    Basic descriptions of laminating equipment. November 11, 2008

    How to Change a Collet
    Some collets are unusually sticky and stubborn. Here is how to reason with them. April 30, 2009

    Moisture Issues with a White Oak Lay-Up
    Woodworkers consider the potential problems with moisture movement of panels made with oak resawn to 1/8-inch thickness and laminated onto 1/2-inch solid oak cores. September 23, 2008

    Knife Weight Balancing Tolerances and Scale Choices
    Paired knives on a moulder should weigh within a tenth of a gram of each other. Here's advice on measuring and achieving that. October 19, 2013

    How to choose the right edgebander
    Advice from manufacturers on making a good decision. February 21, 2001

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

    Edgebanders
    General description of edgebanding equipment. November 11, 2008

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

    Joinery for True Divided Light Doors
    Woodworkers discuss the best way to attach muntins to door stiles and rails for true divided light cabinet door construction. June 2, 2009

    Finishing Bamboo Plywood
    Plywood's natural shade variations make consistent color matching difficult. Here are ideas for dealing with that problem. March 29, 2006

    Hinge Swing: 170 or 125 degrees?
    More swing may mean more adjustment and stability problems. August 29, 2005

    Powermaster 160 Infeed Roller Wear
    Advice on getting a second-hand Powermaster planer into working shape. October 19, 2013

    Fix for a Slipping Planer Table
    A shop-expedient modification locks down the table on a rebuilt old planer. December 1, 2005

    Respirator Filter Storage
    For long life, respirator filter cartridges should be stored in a sealed bag or container when not in use. April 30, 2009

    Finish Defect Spots on Outsourced Doors
    Contamination during handling is an occasional problem with doors shipped unfinished. September 16, 2008

    Is Pin Oak Useful?
    Widely planted as a yard landscaping tree, Pin Oak has some drawbacks as a source of lumber. June 18, 2009

    Four-Head Moulder Setup
    Setting up a 4-head moulder to run flooring and mouldings. October 2, 2010

    How Many Times to Sand During Finishing
    Finishers discuss when and how often to sand when spraying multiple coats of waterborne finish. December 2, 2009

    Obtaining a Supplier Response -- by Writing an Effective Product Specification
    Buying and Selling Wood on the Internet: Part 2 March 14, 2002

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

    Producing Drying Defects on Purpose
    A client requests surface checks in his kiln charge of white oak. Should the operator oblige? May 11, 2005

    Rack for finishing doors
    Designing a rack for finishing interior doors as efficiently as possible. November 7, 2001

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

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

    Recommended finishes for MDF mouldings
    The right products and techniques for getting a smooth, even finish on MDF mouldings. January 16, 2001

    HVLP, LVLP, and Air-Assisted Airless Guns
    A brief discussion of how different spray-gun types work, and the effect it has on finish results. April 30, 2006

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

    Face-Frame Bookcase Assembly on Site
    Here are several suggestions for how to assemble a built-in bookshelf cabinet on site, focusing on face frame issues.July 29, 2014

    Re-Creating a Historic 1775 Finish
    Walnut shells? Milk paint? Finishers discuss farmhouse furniture finishes from our forefathers' time. October 25, 2007

    Fine Points of Power Feeders
    Shop owners discuss selection, set-up, and operation of power feeders. October 26, 2005

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

    Filling Pores on Fine Carvings
    Thorough advice on filling pores without obscuring fine carved detail. June 18, 2010

    Installing European Cabinets in a Log House
    Here's advice on attaching cabinets to a log-house wall in a way that allows for shrinkage movement of the logs. January 23, 2009

    Fixing Little Dents and Dings Before Finishing
    Tips for finding and filling small dents in wood before applying finish. June 30, 2007

    Hand-Made Appearance of a Scrub Plane
    To get the scalloped look of this made-in-Mexico cabinet, you need a scrub plane — a traditional tool that some woodworkers really like. March 4, 2009

    Pricing for Furniture Refinishing
    A discussion of how to set prices for furniture refinishing. April 18, 2010

    Popping Ray Fleck in White Oak
    Advice on using Gilsonite or stains that contain it to bring out the figure in White Oak. December 2, 2009

    Learning to Design Furniture
    Tips on good books and resources for learning the principles of furniture design. November 26, 2006

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

    How to Spray a Cabinet Door
    Basic advice on spraygun settings and spray patterns for an even, consistent finish on a raised-panel door. May 7, 2007

    How Fast Does Kiln-Dried Oak Regain Moisture?
    Advice on how to measure the increase in moisture content of wood stored in a covered shed after kiln-drying. June 13, 2014

    Panel Gluing and Clamping
    To keep staves in a panel from slipping as they set, use moderate amounts of glue and clamping pressure. May 20, 2006

    Making a Drying Kiln from an Insulated Truck Body
    This conversation touches on the quantity of heat needed to dry a load of wood, the advantage of using a dehumidifier, and the possible issues with corrosion. April 18, 2015

    Pricing Trim Installation
    GC's may ask for a square-foot price, but pricing by the piece or by the cut makes more sense. September 3, 2005

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

    Keeping the Gun Clean with Waterborne Finishes
    Easy routines to keep your spraygun from accumulating dried-on finish at the tip. December 23, 2014

    Long-Term Storage of Air-Dried Lumber
    Air-dried lumber left in drying stacks for long periods without kiln-drying is at high risk for insect damage and spoilage. June 18, 2010

    Rabbeting Exterior Doors for Compression-Bulb Weatherstripping
    Advice on how to cut clean slots for weatherstripping in door jambs. May 5, 2007

    Lighting and Orientation for Sanding Easels
    A shop owner works on his sanding table concept. February 19, 2011

    Hanging Curved Veneer Panels to a Curved Wall
    Advice on how to adapt Z-clip hardware to a curved wall panel situation. July 8, 2014

    Routine Cleaning for a Pressure Cup Gun
    A meticulous daily cleaning is time well invested. January 14, 2008

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

    Repairing a Veneering Defect
    A void in the plywood veneer press caul caused a bubble in a trophy tabletop. But it all worked out in the end. March 28, 2012

    Purchasing a Boring Machine
    A dedicated boring machine is a huge productivity booster that will quickly repay its purchase price. August 29, 2006

    Laser Measuring for Trim
    Are laser measuring devices accurate enough for trim work? Most installers say yes. November 19, 2006

    Four-Dimensional Crown Moulding Conundrum
    Crown moulding site details involving three dimensions in space usually also end up consuming a lot of time. July 30, 2009

    Glass Table Top Connection Methods
    Thoughts on how it might be possible to structurally fasten glass to wood for a custom table design. July 29, 2014

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

    Fisheye Elimination Additive
    Advice on using a fisheye elimination additive successfully, without ill effects. March 16, 2015

    Making a Template for Winding Stair Stringers
    Woodworkers discuss ways to make a template for a complex stairmaking operation. September 23, 2008

    Getting Government Contracts
    Advice on putting your company in a position to do work for the Federal government. March 12, 2009

    Minimizing Overspray When Finishing Drawers
    Advice on drawer-spraying technique, for a smooth finish and minimal material waste. July 17, 2008

    Eastern Red Cedar for Buried Posts
    The heartwood of Eastern Red Cedar has better rot resistance than the sapwood has. January 18, 2011

    M42 HSS Inlay Knife Steel
    An explanation of what M42 steel is, and a discussion of its properties. August 30, 2007

    Glass Shelf Span?
    Advice on glass thickness for a wide shelf span. February 17, 2012

    Green Douglas Fir for Barn Framing
    Green softwood lumber is fine for framing an outbuilding. August 29, 2006

    Paint Finish on Melamine
    Will paint adhere to melamine? With scuff sanding, yes, say people who have tried it. July 22, 2005

    Heat Control in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Understanding how supplemental heating and the compressor's heating effect interact in a dehumidifier kiln. February 15, 2009

    Profiling a Curve into a 6x6 Blank
    A furnituremaker gets advice on machining large, heavy pieces with a simple curve. August 26, 2008

    Pros and Cons of Radio-Frequency Vacuum Drying
    RF vacuum drying tends to be complicated, expensive, dangerous, and unreliable. February 15, 2015

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

    Fine-Tuning Spraygun Performance
    A finisher isn't getting a nice fan pattern from his gravity-feed gun. Others help troubleshoot, and discuss the equipment's air-supply needs. December 15, 2005

    Layout for Appliances in a Tight Kitchen
    Advice on fitting a cooktop, oven and microwave into a wall bank of custom cabinets. February 26, 2007

    Green Color of Freshly Sawn Walnut
    Freshly cut Walnut's green tinge disappears with time and exposure to air. February 17, 2014

    Pricing for Cabinet Refacing
    Pros discuss how to price cabinet refacing work. November 11, 2005

    Outrageous Handling Fees
    05/09/2014

    Hand Cleaning Tips and Tricks
    or keep it off in the first place. October 26, 2005

    Pinned Mortise and Tenon
    Orienting the grain in pins on shaker-style doors, according to tradition. December 26, 2004

    Leather and Rubber Belts for Old Machinery
    A little info about drive belt technology for olden-days equipment. May 18, 2010

    Prefinishing Veneer: How Do You Keep it Flat?
    Advice on securing veneer to a flat surface temporarily in order to keep it stable while a finish cures. January 25, 2013

    Fence Construction: Spindles Penetrating a Rail
    Thoughts and drawings on constructing a tricky picket and rail wood fence detail involving some complex joinery and assembly. July 13, 2010

    Ingenious Hidden Pantry Idea
    This technique for disguising the doors to a walk-in pantry as a large cabinet is as slick as a whistle. March 6, 2006

    New Way to Fabricate Laminate Counter Edges
    One craftsman's suggestion for a new way to create the edge detail for a laminate countertop. October 27, 2009

    Holiday Pay and Overtime
    Fine points of compensation for holidays and overtime. April 13, 2010

    Oil Mist Lubrication Versus Sealed Greased Bearings
    Woodworkers discuss lubrication systems and the pros and cons of machine modifications. June 28, 2013

    Frame and Panel Bookcase Back
    A furniture maker gets advice on building solid cherry bookcase backs. August 21, 2006

    Replicating a Dark Pearl Finish
    Thoughts on a challenging finishing project: imitating a "mother of pearl" finish. March 4, 2009

    Glazing for a Solar Kiln
    Clear glazing works much better than translucent white, a solar kiln owner discovers. December 15, 2005

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

    Moulder set-up
    Basic guidelines for setting controls. October 24, 2001

    Finishing Over a Decal
    A customer wants a company logo on a custom table top. But how to keep the finish from peeling? Pros supply ideas. July 24, 2005

    Gluing Wood Veneer to Acrylic
    Adhesive choices and methods for sticking veneer to plastic. August 5, 2006

    Hanging Cabinets from Concrete Walls and Steel Studs
    A discussion of fastener choices when installing cabinets on concrete, masonry or steel-framed walls. June 23, 2006

    Low-Tech Finish for Wood Turnings
    Shellac and a spar varnish dip are two suggestions for a shop with minimal capabilities. January 4, 2014

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

    Equipment to Saw 6-Foot Diameter Logs
    A discussion of stock and custom bandsaw mills able to handle very large logs. October 26, 2011

    Movement in Slabs Cut from Crotch Wood
    Advice on sawing and drying crotch wood, with a view to managing warping and splitting. January 28, 2014

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

    Repositionable Adhesives for Laminate Work
    Advice for test-fitting and adjusting laminate during glue-ups. January 28, 2014

    Inset Cabinet Door Clearance
    Three thirty-seconds of an inch ought to be about right... March 6, 2006

    "Rustic" Lumber — What Is It?
    What visual qualities define lumber as "rustic" is a matter of subjective perception and opinion. February 4, 2011

    Powderpost Beetle Infestation
    A load of lumber bought at an auction turns out to have tiny beetle holes in it. Now what? October 19, 2013

    Is Sweetgum Too Unstable for Flooring?
    Sweetgum is highly prone to movement. However, sawn thin enough and heavily nailed (and glued), it just might work as strip flooring. February 19, 2008

    Preventing Sagging in a Large Driveway Gate
    Advice on bracing and post details to prevent a large, heavy gate from sagging in service. February 6, 2010

    Flat Material for a "Jupe" Table
    Thoughts on flat, stable material for constructing a table with multiple segments and leaves. September 30, 2009

    Finding Shop Insurance
    12/24/2014

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

    Marketing a woodworking start-up
    Some ideas for spreading the word about a new woodworking business. June 7, 2000

    Making Butterfly Key Joints
    A quick primer on butterfly joints. October 2, 2005

    Preventing Blotching in Cherry
    Basic tips to help evenly dye or stain Cherry. October 1, 2010

    Fast Glue for Miter Joints
    New fast-setting adhesives are a great tool for trim carpentry, and these photos demonstrate how strong they are. May 20, 2006

    Pricing Lineal Moulding
    Tips and advice on setting a per-foot price for custom moulding runs. July 23, 2007

    Mill Marks on Cabinet Doors
    A cabinetmaker gets help identifying a production defect in doors he bought from another shop. November 29, 2014

    Laminate-Top Bubble Repair
    Here's a grab bag of tricks for getting bubbled-up laminate to lay back down and stick. October 3, 2007

    Recreating the Look of Rough-Sawn Lumber
    Finding or creating rough-sawn lumber for rustic cabinetry. August 31, 2009

    Lock Miter Joints for Face Frame Cabinets
    It's a little more work, but it makes a nice-looking corner. June 17, 2009

    Priming and Prepping MDF for Waterborne Top Coats
    Advice on prepping MDF to achieve a smooth finished surface. February 2, 2011

    Laminating Curved Drawer Fronts
    Furniture makers discuss techniques. October 28, 2005

    Gravity-Cup Add-On Option for Air-Assisted Airless Setups
    Here's a look at an accessory gravity-cup arrangement that makes it convenient to occasionally apply small amounts of special finishes. July 17, 2008

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

    Machining Curves in Hardwood
    Quick advice about tool choices and tool paths when machining solid Oak on the CNC router. April 30, 2009

    Filling Flaky Leopardwood Veneer Before Finishing
    Advice on fillers and compatible topcoats for a troublesome veneered tabletop. August 22, 2013

    Lock Mitering Cabinet Corners
    Practical advice on the process of lock-miter joinery for cabinet corners. October 28, 2014

    Power Vent Systems on a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Comments on the practicality of automatic powered vent louvers on a dehumidifier kiln. March 31, 2008

    Power Feed Roller Hardness
    Shop owners and experts discuss the ins and outs of maintaining, resurfacing, or replacing roller wheels for power feeders. October 1, 2005

    Mimicking the Appearance of Circle-Sawn Lumber
    How to add "faux" saw marks to wood. May 5, 2007

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

    Gluing Wet Cedar for Exterior
    Advice on glue choice for outdoor architectural designs built with Cedar. August 6, 2008

    Planer Choice: 3 or 4 Knife Cutterheads?
    According to these pros, buying the 4-knife model and running it with just 2 knives makes sense. December 15, 2005

    Oops! Forgot the Catalyst
    A finisher grabbed the thinner instead of the catalyst, and now the coat won't cure. Fellow pros suggest stripping techniques, as well as ways to catalyze the uncured coat in place. January 13, 2006

    Log Loading Winches for Small Trailers
    Advice on getting logs onto a trailer. April 18, 2009

    Edge Treatment for MDF
    Is it better to edgeband MDF cabinet doors, sand and paint them, or what? June 9, 2012

    Flat-Profile Crown Moulding
    Some might call it a "Shaker" or "Mission" detail. Here are some examples and discussion of crown moulding with simple, flat faces. June 3, 2013

    Replacing Electronics for Big Iron
    Here's a tip: shop around for parts or components before you buy a whole new touch screen, display, controller, or similar electronic element for shop machinery. You could save a bundle. January 2, 2012

    Fabricating and Installing Curved Baseboard
    Suggestions for this curved baseboard situation include using flexible stock, or clamping and laying up thin layers of MDF before profiling with a router. July 12, 2012

    Gun Recommendations for Spraying Shellac
    Advice on gun and tip choices for use with shellac. December 6, 2011

    Gluing Up a Round Table Apron
    Furniture-makers supply tips and techniques for a large circular lamination. October 2, 2005

    Protecting Yourself from Isocyanates
    Isocyanate is a dangerous chemical, so have a good spray booth and wear full protective gear. October 19, 2013

    Engraving Aluminum in a CNC Router
    Compared to machining wood, working with aluminum calls for different tooling, speeds, and cooling methods. July 29, 2012

    Lightfastness of Dye Stains
    Tips here on how to apply a subtle light-blocking pigmented masking coat over dye stain, to prolong the colorfastness in the presence of UV light. July 26, 2010

    Glues Interfering With Water-Borne Stain on Veneer
    Advice on fixing a problem where glued veneer seams telegraph through water-borne stain finishes. June 9, 2007

    Gang vs. straight line rip saws
    Cutting straight blanks efficiently. January 16, 2001

    Kerfed Slab Doors
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on an uncommon customer request: slab doors with kerfs on 3-inch centers.. May 15, 2012

    Grey Pore Problem in Refinishing Jobs
    When pores show up gray after a refinishing job, the culprit turns out to be insufficient stripping. April 21, 2008

    Focusing a Moulding Business
    Shop owners discuss whether custom small-volume runs or large stock moulding jobs are the preferred path to profitability. June 12, 2005

    Hardboard Drawer Bottoms
    Woodworkers report that hardboard drawer bottoms seem to perform well in service. October 27, 2011

    Measuring Line Feet Produced with a Straight-Line Rip Saw
    Here's how you rig up a rolling measuring wheel to your ripsaw to count how many feet of wood you're running through the machine. July 9, 2007

    Leather Table Top Issues
    Tips on using leather for a desk or table surface, with a discussion of some of its drawbacks and limitations. March 26, 2009

    Patching Scratches in Pre-Finished Plywood
    Thoughts on scratch repair, cutting, gluing, and prices for pre-finished plywood. March 1, 2006

    Lift-Up Pocket Doors for Appliance Garages
    A discussion of how to design and make a cabinet door that lifts up and slides back into the cabinet like a garage door.November 5, 2013

    Machinery setup: Squaring up your saw
    How to make sure your saw is cutting square. February 12, 2001

    Ebonizing a White Oak Table
    Grain filler is tricky to use with White Oak, which has pores that are already naturally sealed. October 1, 2010

    Gray Aging to Match Old Weathered Wood
    Finishers suggest acid formulas to gray out new oak boards. September 16, 2008

    Re-Coating a Scratched Conversion-Varnish Table Top
    Conversion varnishes take time to fully harden, and a customer used this one too soon. Luckily, repair is feasible: in this thread, finishers provide advice on sanding and re-coating. July 24, 2005

    Glued-Up MDF on the Lathe
    A woodworker experiments with laying up MDF blanks and turning them on a lathe. He reports mixed results, but says the idea has potential. May 6, 2006

    Routing Flutes on Large Cabinet Doors
    Advice on tool choice, measuring, marking, and jigs for cutting multiple flutes into a big door panel. January 18, 2007

    Relative Humidity in the Wood Storage Area
    Advice on what humidity level to maintain where rough lumber is stored, and how to accomplish that. September 23, 2008

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

    Fiberglass Door Finishing Follies
    Painting a fiberglass entry door ... what could go wrong? October 1, 2010

    Fabricating Radius Jambs
    An architectural millwork pro outlines his process for making radius-curve door jambs. December 26, 2006

    Ownership of Custom Moulder Knives
    When a customer buys a run of custom moulding, are they also buying the knives you ground to produce the moulding? March 4, 2009

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

    Opening a Showroom
    In today's market, a retail showroom location may be a liability, not an asset, according to some. November 11, 2005

    Gluing Up a Cherry and Maple Tabletop cherry & maple
    A woodworker gets advice on allowing for movement when gluing different wood species together. December 20, 2005

    Monkey Pod Wood
    Here's a little information on Monkey Pod wood, also sometimes called just "Monkey Wood."February 25, 2009

    Profit from Log Salvage?
    Could a middleman make money diverting landfill-bound logs to sawmills? Unlikely, say the pros. January 13, 2006

    Opening Cuts
    Advice on figuring out where to take your first cut on a log. July 3, 2008

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

    Exterior Door Core Material and Moisture
    Which will handle moisture changes better, LVL or solid wood door cores? February 8, 2008

    Flattening a Tapered Elliptical Part
    An elliptical desk meets a brick wall, and software wizards get their heads around a very tricky dimensional problem. October 1, 2005

    Raised Panel Barrel Arch Doorway
    Advice on grain direction, panel construction, and more for a custom door arch. December 14, 2009

    Lightning-Struck Wood Puzzle
    Observations and speculation about whether lightning weakens the wood of a tree it strikes. August 29, 2006

    Laminate Cutting and Seaming
    This thread describes a router jig for making clean cuts and seams in HPL joints. June 12, 2014

    Limed Oak Finish Schedule
    A finisher gets step-by-step tips on matching a 1950's finish involving pigmented grain filler applied to Oak before the top coat. December 31, 2012

    Gluing Veneer on Site
    Pondering the problem of placing veneer on the inside of an existing TV cabinet. June 30, 2014

    Press-On Wall Panel Fasteners
    A woodwork installer needs zero-clearance fasteners for a tricky panel attachment problem. Suggestions include velcro, magnets, and inverted Z-clips. November 10, 2005

    Gluing Metal to Wood
    Adhesive suggestions for attaching a stainless steel top to a plywood subtop, and other metal-to-wood situations. February 27, 2013

    Removing Veneer from Backer
    A cabinetmaker wants to pull the backer off of some backed veneer. Others provide advice. August 29, 2006

    Protecting Cabinets from Changing Humidity
    Details on how shop humidity, jobsite humidity, and occupied home humidity vary, and advice on helping cabinets withstand the changing environment. January 21, 2007

    Moisture Content for Furniture Making
    Lumber in the kiln is ready when its moisture content is the same that it will see in service. August 21, 2006

    Fixes for Misplaced Shelf Holes
    Shelf pin holes need to move half an inch. What to do? February 28, 2006

    Recommendations for Fans for a Kiln
    Advice on finding the right fan for the given kiln conditions (attic or greenhouse fans may not handle the required high temperatures). October 26, 2011

    Grit Selection for a Wide-Belt Sander
    Advice and experience about sandpaper and the sanding sequence. June 29, 2005

    Fastening to a Marble Floor
    Tips on careful drilling and attaching for setting island cabinets on a stone floor. June 16, 2005

    Keeping solid doors flat
    Techniques for preventing warpage of solid wood cabinet doors. June 14, 2000

    Phase Converters for Powering CNC Routers
    CNC owners report good success with using phase converters to provide three-phase power to their equipment. November 14, 2009

    Feeder Wheel Hardness
    A shop owner asks about products to soften old power feed wheels. Instead, he gets advice about re-covering the wheels or switching to a replaceable tire system. October 13, 2005

    Identifying a Burl
    Several votes for Bigleaf Maple, and one for Buckeye, in this show-and-tell of an interesting burl destined to become a tabletop. October 19, 2013

    Removing a Decoration from a Drawer Front
    Advice on softening the adhesive or glue and on techniques for gentle prying. February 12, 2010

    Radius Corners for a Work-Surface Cabinet Top
    The example shown could be done with T-mould, thick edgebanding, or a thermoformed panel material. June 10, 2006

    Lumber Acid Content
    A closer look at when lumber or bark might release tannic acid or acetic acid. April 17, 2009

    Paste Wood Filler Problems
    On mahogany, light-colored paste wood filler sticks out like a sore thumb. The trick is to use black-tinted filler. June 28, 2006

    Replicable Spatter and Speckle Techniques
    Finishers describe various methods for achieving predictable spatter or speckle. June 30, 2014

    Post-Cat Finishing Schedule for Rough Surfaces
    Solving a complex tinting and adhesion problem: using a post-catalyzed finish with gel stain on rough timbers. June 30, 2009

    It's Not Cherry — What Is It?
    Experts try to identify a log that was purchased as Cherry, but is really something else. October 29, 2008

    Gray Stain to Match a Rock
    Here's an interesting challenge: custom mix a stain to match a chunk of gravel. February 1, 2015

    Limitations of Conventional Hot Melt Adhesives and Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
    Hot-melt adhesives are useful and versatile, but they don't resist heat or plasticizers. September 2, 2006

    Measuring Router Bit Diameter
    Advice on how to verify whether tooling diameter is correct within proper tolerances. January 12, 2015

    How to Stop Inset Doors Flush with the Face Frame
    The search for a high-quality detail for stopping inset doors. March 22, 2013

    Poplar for a Dining Table?
    Even for a paint-grade piece, Poplar is not a great choice because of its softness. Maple makes more sense. December 6, 2011

    Repairing Bubbles in Laminate
    Advice on re-adhering bubbled-up laminate to the substrate. January 8, 2010

    Polyurethane Glue for Exterior Door Construction?
    Polyurethane glues foam to fill voids, but the foam has little strength. Epoxy is a better choice for mortise and tenon joints. March 25, 2010

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

    Evening the color of white oak
    Creating a natural-looking, uniform finish for white oak. January 3, 2001

    Forced Air Circulation in a Solar Kiln
    An example of a fan-and-plastic-sheeting setup that forces air through the lumber stack. May 14, 2006

    Raised Grain and Sawmill Blades
    A discussion of how blade characteristics might relate to roughening of the lumber surface. July 16, 2009

    MDF for Painted Projects?
    Medium density fiberboard (MDF) has some advantages over wood for paint-grade cabinetry. This discussion looks at when to use MDF and also at fastening and related issues. April 6, 2011

    Mist systems and relative humidity
    Mist systems, what they do, and some general information about relative humidty and its effect on wood. 1998.

    Finish Cracks at Joints in a Five-Piece Door
    Wood movement causes inevitable finish cracking at joints in cabinet doors. Here's advice on how to allow for it. April 10, 2008

    Resources for Southern Tree Identification
    How to find information on identifying trees in Louisiana and vicinity. March 3, 2006

    Hitting Steel in Big Logs
    Sad stories of ruined bandsaw mill blades — what happens when you use your sawmill as a metal detector. December 15, 2005

    Mold on Southern Pine
    The wood doctor explains why Southern Pine supposedly dried to 18% moisture content would still support mold after being stacked inside a dried-in house under construction. January 25, 2013

    Finish for an Exterior Door in a Seaside Environment
    Suggested finishes for an entry door for a home located close to the ocean. July 14, 2010

    Hot spots in lacquer
    How do you handle them? January 21, 2002

    Obscuring Grain and Figure
    Basic advice on finishing wood so that what's underneath doesn't show. June 22, 2012

    Plywood Shelf Deflection
    Thoughts on plywood shelf thickness, ways of reinforcing shelves, and othe ideas. February 26, 2007

    Museum Archive-Safe Finishes
    Expert advice on cabinet materials and finishes that won't damage sensitive materials stored in the piece. April 17, 2009

    How to Saw Curved Panels
    Advice on cutting up bowed panel stock for making curved cabinet doors. February 13, 2009

    Refinish Rosewood Antiques with Shellac
    Advice on sourcing shellac for a period piece, and on refinishing for an old-style look. August 1, 2011

    Milling Epoxy Tops on a CNC
    Thoughts on tooling and dust control for cutting inch-thick epoxy on a CNC router. February 12, 2010

    Planer Knives: Grind Yourself, or Send Out?
    Both sides of the debate are represented in this thread. January 15, 2008

    Green wood fencing
    Potential problems and solutions when using green wood for fencing. January 16, 2002

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

    Heat Issues when Cutting MDF with Compression Bits
    It's tricky to adjust cutter speeds for good chip load and cool cutting in MDF. May 15, 2008

    Laminating Plywood Panels Together
    When gluing multiple pieces of plywood together for a built-up thickness, make sure to balance thicknesses to balance opposing stresses. December 27, 2006

    Kentucky Coffeetree Lumber Characteristics
    Sawmillers share experiences with sawing and drying Coffeetree wood. March 9, 2010

    Measuring Three-Phase 480-Volt Shop Voltage
    Understanding how three-phase power works. January 24, 2006

    Heat Damage to a Shellac and Polyurethane Finish
    Shellac has limited tolerance for heat. In this case, a laptop computer apparently damaged the shellac undercoat. April 17, 2010

    Edgebander Is Cutting The Tape Short
    02/16/2015

    Eliminating Micro-Bubbles in Polyurethane when Spraying with an AAA Gun
    A few tips on resolving a bubble problem in polyurethane finish when applying with an air-assisted airless spray setup. August 22, 2014

    Inside Corner Drawer Construction
    Here are a few photos of inside corner drawers, with some advice on how to build them. January 9, 2015

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

    Exterior Kitchens
    Tips on materials and methods for building outdoor kitchen cabinets. April 8, 2008

    "False Acacia" (a.k.a. Black Locust)
    Black Locust is known in Europe as "False Acacia." Here's some info about the species and the lumber. October 15, 2010

    Flexible Crown Molding
    Pros discuss product choices and finishing methods. May 4, 2005

    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

    Equilibrium Moisture Content and Geographic Location
    Here's info on how to estimate the expected moisture content of wood in the outdoor environment in different regions of the country. July 18, 2013

    Finishing Milk Paint Outdoors
    Milk paints are tough, but probably need extra protection in an outdoor application. October 27, 2005

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

    Recovering from an Epoxy Snafu
    Epoxy table-top coatings should be self-leveling. But what if it doesn't level? Here are tips on repair for an epoxy job gone haywire. September 10, 2007

    Finishing Cabinet Interiors
    Depending on the use, cabinetmakers may match the exterior stain color, or go with melamine or a light wood and clear finish. October 1, 2005

    Handling and Installing High-End Appliances
    What's the best way to get a heavy, expensive Sub-Zero or Wolf fridge or range off the truck and into the house? Short answer: pay somebody else to do it. January 23, 2014

    Fabricating Two-Inch-Thick Hollow Shelves for a Built-In
    Ideas on making thick hollow shelves to contain wiring and puck lighting. January 28, 2009

    Running Radius Mouldings on a Standard Shaper
    Tips on making curved mouldings with jigs, ingenuity, and a shaper. December 6, 2008

    Exterior Door Joinery
    Ideas for detailing the joints on frame-and-panel doors for weather resistance. June 8, 2008

    Routing Teflon on the CNC
    Dealing with hold-down and clean cutting issues when routing small parts from an extremely slippery material. August 3, 2009

    Primer Recommendations for Exterior Doors
    Architectural woodworkers list their favorite exterior primers. March 12, 2014

    Rounding Off Sharp Laminate Table Corners
    A craftsman gets advice on softening the pointy corners on some pre-school furniture. July 18, 2008

    Jigless routing of MDF panels
    Finding a low-cost method for making raised-panel doors out of MDF. January 3, 2001

    Frameless Inset Cabinet Design
    11/28/2014

    Is Sassafras Suitable for Flooring
    Sassafras is an attractive wood, but probably too soft to use for flooring. May 11, 2008

    Gloves for Saw Operators
    Woodworkers suggest some tough, skin-tight, high-friction gloves for use around power equipment. April 21, 2011

    Micro-Scale De-Humidifier Wood Drying
    How to cobble together a miniature dehumidifier wood-drying kiln. September 17, 2008

    Hardware for Heavy Bifold Doors
    Advice on hinge and track choices for an extra-beefy bifold door, with discussion of a few fine points. February 27, 2013

    Is Cedar an Insect Repellent?
    Including Cedar in a stack of sawn wood will not keep bugs away, the Wood Doctor explains. July 11, 2013

    Re-Laminating Existing Countertops
    Advice and cautions on covering existing laminate tops with new material. March 14, 2006

    Hanging Cabinets on Adobe Walls
    Quick tip for installing support blocking for cabinets into an adobe wall. September 5, 2006

    MDF Crown in a High-Rise
    Steel stud walls and a cement ceiling add a few wrinkles to what would otherwise be a routine crown-molding install. June 23, 2006

    PUR adhesives
    A Q&A on PUR hot melt formulations and their proper use. December 6, 2000

    Figuring Rough Stock for Moulding Manufacture
    How to estimate the rough material you'll need to produce a given quantity of a particular dimension and style of mouldings. August 8, 2008

    Restaurant Bar Dimensions
    Advice on the proper height and depth for a commercial bar. May 4, 2005

    Laying up laminates using PVA glues
    A quick guide to applying high-pressure laminate with PVA glue. September 26, 2000

    Insert Tooling and Cutterhead Balancing
    Ways to balance your cutterhead when you don't need all four knives. September 17, 2008

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

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

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

    Install Jigs for Blum Tandembox
    Which jigs are worth having, and what's the best place to get them? October 13, 2012

    Kremlin EOS-c18 Spray Issues
    09/03/2015

    Lumber from a lake bottom??
    Is it possible to dry logs which have spent 50 years underwater? January 31, 2001

    Gaps Opening Up After Cabinet Installation
    When base cabs seem to pull away from walls, the culprit is usually moisture-related movement of the house framing lumber. December 2, 2006

    Properties of Tamarack
    Tamarack dries nice and straight, but it's splintery and may have some shake. August 8, 2010

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

    Roller Durability on a Williams and Hussey Moulder
    The yellow rollers last longer than the green ones. October 19, 2013

    Fuzzy Edge Problems with Particleboard Melamine
    Fuzz from the edges of freshly cut particleboard is gumming up the edgebander. What to do? Here's advice on bits and cutting methods. April 17, 2009

    Outdoor Furniture Finish
    All finishes are temporary in outdoor exposures. But here are some suggestions for the more durable alternatives. September 18, 2012

    Fuzz and Tearout with Soft Maple
    What's causing machining problems with soft maple? Could be the hook setting, the knife angle, or just too high a moisture content. July 13, 2005

    Plastic Glue Odors in a Cedar Chest
    A furniture maker tries to understand why it's so hard to get the smell of polyurethane glue out of a cedar chest. May 5, 2007

    Overheating in Short Cuts
    Maintaining the right RPM and bit speed gets tricky when the cuts are short. February 28, 2012

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

    Planer Segmented Infeed Roller Problems
    Troubleshooting alignment and feed issues on a planer. September 6, 2010

    Finish Room - Coating a Finish-Room Floor
    Epoxy is an option, but so is fire-retardant reinforced paper. January 25, 2013

    Milling Norway Spruce
    Ways to avoid known problems when sawing Norway spruce, a difficult wood to saw. December 31, 2012

    Kremlin Air Pump Teardown and Rebuild
    Detailed advice and a video link for taking apart and rebuilding the Kremlin 10:14 pump. June 28, 2013

    Laminating HPL onto Cylinders
    It's hard to apply sufficient pressure to a cylinder for good bonding of contact cement, but here are a few tips. August 23, 2006

    Kiln wall material and insulation
    What to use when you're building your own kiln. January 21, 2002

    Harmful saw dust
    Steering clear of cedar dust, and what could happen if you don't. January 16, 2001

    Red cedar vs. white cedar siding
    The differences between the two woods, specifically, their suitability for use as siding. October 17, 2000

    Pull-Out Drying Racks
    Ideas for drying racks for laundry-room cabinets. December 30, 2005

    "Refreshing" a Finish On Site
    Start with a mild cleaner, and use a light hand. September 18, 2012

    Getting Glue Off Clamps
    A discussion of glue release agents and cleaning methods for getting dried glue off equipment in the shop. aJanuary 14, 2013

    Glue Choices for Veneering a Boat
    Whether to use epoxy or other adhesive for veneering on a boat transom which will get wet. April 24, 2009

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

    Moisture Content of Freshly Sawn Wood
    It's a lot. November 28, 2006

    Lube for a Bandmill Blade in Freezing Weather
    Window-washer fluid and diesel fuel are two options for bandsaw-mill blade lubrication when water would freeze. March 3, 2006

    Gluing Teak for a Wet Exposure
    Recommendations for finger-joint glue for temporary Teak timber shoring exposed to water. July 12, 2008

    Maintaining Even Pressure in Spray Equipment
    Tips on minimizing pressure fluctuations in pressure-pot spray setups. August 30, 2007

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

    Operating Solar Kilns on a Rainy Day
    On rainy days, close the vents and switch off the fans. March 16, 2015

    Optimizing Airflow in a Solar Kiln
    Ideal airflow in a kiln varies by wood species. Here are some rules of thumb. December 31, 2012

    Hanging Crown Moulding on Wavy Walls
    Tips for blending crown into an irregular wall surface. April 6, 2007

    Positioning an Edger and Sawmill
    Situating your two-man sawmill setup for optimum efficiency. May 11, 2005

    Platen Size As To Project Size
    10/28/2012

    Milling Cypress for a Deck
    Advice on how to process Cypress timber for use on an outdoor deck. July 30, 2009

    Gas Fired Radiant Tube Heat for the Shop
    Shop owners give these gas tube radiant heaters high marks for convenience, safety, and heating effectiveness. January 10, 2006

    Guess the Wood Again
    Eyeballing a wooden chest and trying to guess the species. (It's not Walnut.) April 20, 2011

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

    Mitered Face Frame Joints
    Tips for joining face frames of adjacent cabinets together at a 45-degree angle. May 22, 2006

    Gluing Up Split Turnings
    Advice on paper choice for gluing up split wood turnings in furnituremaking. July 16, 2012

    Installing Fabric into Speaker Doors
    Cabinetmakers suggest ways to fasten the cloth into doors on a cabinet that will house speakers. November 23, 2012

    Gluing Aluminum Bar Stock to Wood
    Suggestions for adhesives that will reliable bond aluminum to wood or wood composite materials. July 8, 2014

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

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

    Mating Cove Moulding to Baseboard
    An installer gets advice on a tricky trim joint where vertical cove moulding meets the top of a baseboard. July 5, 2005

    How to price contract finishing
    How to determine a baseline cost for a long-term finishing contract. January 24, 2001

    Rot Resistance of White Pine Versus White Spruce
    Unless it's old-growth heartwood, neither species is particularly durable in outdoor exposures. March 28, 2010

    Pink Stain in White Ash
    Pink fungal staining is tough to bleach out, and may be allergenic. March 9, 2010

    Primary processing profit parameters
    Some goal guidelines for profitability in kiln-drying operations. July 26, 2000

    Reversable Raised Panel Router Bits
    01/12/2015

    Power Feed Roller Life
    Softer rollers grip better, but don't last as long. Here are tips on stretching the lifetime of a feed roller. May 28, 2006

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

    Hackberry sawing and drying
    How to saw and dry hackberry to avoid chemical staining. March 7, 2000

    Matching a Deep Brown Finish
    Suggestions for matching a finish in a photo — something between dark chocolate and eggplant. June 21, 2012

    MDF for Cabinets in an Oceanfront House
    Thoughts about cabinetry for a salt-air environment. May 5, 2011

    Finger Joint Telegraphing
    Given time, finger joints in lumber will show up through almost any finish. November 12, 2006

    Killing Cull Trees
    Tips on knocking out the unwanted saplings on a growing timber lot. April 18, 2009

    Hand-Planing Wood-Veneer Doors
    How thick should the veneer be for hand-planed reproduction slab doors made with veneer over a wood-composite core? January 20, 2007

    Fitting Handrails to Fluted Columns
    Ideas for fitting a handrail to a structural fiberglass fluted column. April 13, 2010

    Hickory Tearout
    Hickory is a problematic wood, but spiral tooling helps limit the tearout. May 18, 2010

    Matching Veneer to Solid Wood Surroundings
    Advice for applying veneer to MDF and finishing it to match the European steamed Beech already installed in the room. January 3, 2012

    Grinding and Polishing Granite
    A variable speed grinder and a full assortment of grits, and you're in business. April 20, 2011

    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.

    Keeping the Spoilboard Down
    Plastic screws work, and surfacing both sides might help. March 17, 2005

    Fixing a Too-Orange Finish
    Carefully toning that orange with some blue should bring it back to an acceptable brown, say the pros. December 30, 2005

    Is There Walnut in Arkansas?
    The answer depends on who you ask. January 11, 2007

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

    Is Moulder Knife Steel Sharp from the Factory?
    Moulder knife blanks need to be sharpened and balanced before use. February 1, 2015

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

    Heat Resistant Glue
    Choosing adhesive for use in a potentially hot (or warm) location. March 26, 2013

    Machining Aluminum with a CNC Router
    Lubrication, holddown, RPMs and feed rate are the issues noted in this discussion. November 13, 2005

    Glue for Borax Treated Board
    Wood that has been treated with borate-based chemicals interacts with water-based glue in a way that interferes with the bond. July 28, 2012

    Gluing Exterior Panel Products
    Polyurethane glue is good for mounting and laminating exterior-grade composite panels. May 5, 2007

    Fastening Wainscoting
    Pre-assemble the frames, and team up mechanical fasteners with a good adhesive. May 6, 2006

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

    Machining Muntins for Glass Doors
    Advice on making small pieces for a glass cabinet door. April 18, 2011

    Loosening Frozen Nuts
    June 17, 2012

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

    Installing Cabinets on a Log Wall
    Log homes experience major log shrinkage, so you have to allow for that somehow. February 8, 2008

    Glue for Laminating Plywood in Boat Construction
    Adhesive recommendations for a treated plywood lay-up for a boat transom that will be submerged in water. October 11, 2012

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

    High-Volume Hot-Melt Gluing Equipment
    If you need to do a lot of hot-melt glue application, here is some basic advice. June 4, 2009

    Iron Stains in Red Oak
    Slabs from a yard tree with a lot of deeply embedded nails have some bad staining. Will bleach help? April 20, 2011

    Edge Treatment for Aromatic Cedar Plywood
    Considering the choices for cedar-closet shelf plywood that won't be finished: edgebanding, solid edging, or miterfolding. December 20, 2005

    Repairing a sequenced MDF door
    reverse the terminal warp of a sequenced MDF/cherry door. 1998.

    How To Fix A Warped Cabinet Door
    02/13/2015

    Loading Heavy Machinery Into a Trailer
    Advice on how to get a massive woodshop machine loaded into a trailer for storage. June 15, 2009

    Finishing Forum -- Comparing Pre-Catalyzed and Conversion Varnishes
    Pros and cons of pre-cat versus CV, in a nutshell. January 13, 2006

    Nylon Stocking Spray-Gun Filter Tip
    A piece of nylon stocking works better than a store-bought filter for straining finishes in an HVLP cup gun. September 11, 2006

    Left-Hand Tools and Tool Holders
    Tools that rotate counterclockwise require tool holders that won't loosen from the effect of that rotation. February 20, 2011

    Home Show Display
    12/05/2014

    Prepping Old Hand-Hewn Beams
    Thoughts on how to clean and restore old timbers before applying a fresh finish. March 29, 2006

    Finger Pull Detail for Laminate Doors
    Painting the cove detail to match the laminate is more reliable than fitting laminate to the profile. July 12, 2012

    Renewing rusted table saw tops
    How to fix a badly rusted table saw top in a few easy steps. February 7, 2001

    Polyester topcoat for automotive trim
    Polyester topcoats: Best left to the experts? April 17, 2000

    Electrostatic finishing of wood products
    An overview of the uses of electrostatic spray technology in the wood industry. 1998.

    Installing Crown Moulding on Frameless Cabinets
    Tips and tricks for attaching crown molding to the top of frameless cabinets. March 26, 2010

    Lattice Design for Wine Bottle Storage
    Lattice construction details that keep the bottle tilted so that the cork stays wet. March 27, 2012

    Making Six-Sided Tapered Legs
    Step-by-step directions for cutting a 6-sided tapered shaft on a table saw. August 30, 2005

    Matching Toekicks
    Toekicks should usually match the cabinets, not the floor. January 10, 2006

    Primer Color Under Red Topcoat on MDF
    Dark gray is a good primer color under red. Here are tips on how to get that. June 8, 2008

    Pantry Pullout Details
    A couple of photo examples of tall, narrow pullout pantry shelf units, and some thoughts on materials and hardware. May 26, 2011

    Replacing the Monitor on a CNC Router
    Used monitors are easy to find these days, and the changeout is not difficult. May 14, 2006

    Mortising Sharp Inside Corners on CNC Equipment
    A few suggestions for making inside corner cuts with a CNC machine. April 6, 2007

    LF Screwdrivers With Better Tips.
    12/26/2014

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

    Priming for P-lam Edgebanding
    When you apply plastic laminate as edgebanding, using a primer helps a lot with strong adhesion in service. February 14, 2010

    More on blue stain removal
    Is there a 100-percent-effective method for removing blue stain from pine? 1998.

    Finishing Edgebanding
    Thoughts on how to finish edgebanding, before or after application to prefinished panels. November 25, 2008

    Kiln-drying energy: Too cheap to save?
    Sleep lost over the most efficient way to insulate a wood kiln will yield only lost sleep, not big savings. 1998.

    Exterior Signboard Material
    Modern plastic materials are the way to go for outdoor signs. August 6, 2008

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

    Gap Between Exterior Wood Double Doors
    but given the variability of wood, it's a judgement call. December 26, 2007

    Experiences shipping lumber
    Determining the costs and problems of shipping lumber through UPS or other service. January 16, 2002

    No-Drip Edges for Solid Surface Tops
    Ideas for making a no-drip edge on solid surface counters. November 25, 2008

    Finishing in Hot Weather -- Hot Weather and Fishing: Yes! - Hot Weather and Finishing: Yuck!
    How to get the best finish in hot weather conditions - March 17, 2000

    Job Application Forms
    Questions for screening potential hires. March 14, 2005

    Is Bendable Plywood Durable Outdoors?
    Flexible plywood isn't marketed for outdoor use, but here's one anecdote of the material holding up in an exterior application. April 18, 2015

    Fastening Glass into Cabinet Doors
    Cabinetmakers share tips and tricks. July 9, 2005

    Kremlin AAA Spray Pump Is Skip Spraying
    10/14/2014

    Respirator Filter Life
    Quick tip on how to store respirator filters and when to change them. December 1, 2005

    Polyester Durability
    Polyester is hard, but correspondingly brittle. There are trade-offs involved in the real world of hard knocks. January 27, 2008

    Is 3D a CAD necessity?
    Choosing the CAD package best suited to your work. December 12, 2000

    Problem With New Veneer Backer
    07/02/2012

    Grinding Carbide Cutters
    Carbide is carcinogenic as well as hard, so take appropriate precautions. February 14, 2006

    Mix Proportions for 2-Part Urea Formaldehyde Glue
    Ten-to-one mix ratios are easy to figure with decimals, while 7-to-1 ratios are easy to mix using eighths of an ounce. February 7, 2009

    Knife Griding for Cross-Grain Cuts
    A quick tip on tuning up cutterheads for clean machining on cross-grain cuts. March 26, 2013

    Russian Olive Wood
    Russian Olive is considered a weed tree with few useful lumber characteristics. January 25, 2010

    Milling Hedge Apple
    Hedge Apple (a.k.a. "Osage Orange" or "Horse Apple") is a valuable specialty wood. August 31, 2005

    Fork Lift Trucks
    Basic description of fork-lift equipment. November 11, 2008

    Finishing aromatic cedar -- don't do it!
    Is it possible to finish a cedar ceiling, yet preserve the color and aroma? March 20, 2001

    Machining MDF
    Tips for machining MDF. 1998.

    Green Color in Freshly Sawn Black Walnut
    Freshly sawn Black Walnut sometimes shows a green tinge, which quickly fades. Here's more on Walnut's natural color behavior. October 14, 2008

    Monster Curly and Wavy Cherry Boards
    A sawmiller shows off some bodacious boards sawn from Cherry logs his dad got for free. April 20, 2011

    Options for a High Gloss Opaque White Finish
    Thoughts on how to create a durable glossy white finish. June 18, 2013

    Making stickers
    Finding an appropriate material for lumber stickers used in air-drying. August 10, 2000

    Preventing Vacuum-Pump Overheating
    Clean filters, a working bypass valve, and supplemental ventilation will help keep your vacuum pump cool. May 16, 2005

    Metal Edging for Wall Panels
    Suggestions for a satin-finished aluminum panel edge detail. June 23, 2006

    Ratios: Relative humidity to moisture content
    Common conversions and instruments used in measuring wood moisture content. October 31, 2000

    Predicting Shrinkage in European Beech
    How to anticipate the amount of moisture-related wood movement in European Beech. April 18, 2010

    Moisture issues in antique lumber
    Is salvaged wood from old barns dry enough to use as one would use kiln-dried lumber? August 23, 2000

    Lumber Covering Materials
    Advice on how to cover piles of sawn wood for air-drying. December 6, 2009

    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.

    Epoxy for Laying Up Ipe Stair Treads
    Epoxy should hold a joint for glued-up stair treads in Ipe wood at 20% MC for an exterior exposure. November 28, 2006

    High Quality File Drawer Rails
    Sources and ideas for hefty file rails. October 3, 2011

    Red Cedar Logs for Rustic Furniture
    Handling and drying tips for Cedar logs. November 14, 2009

    Eliminating Shadow Lines Inside Door Panel Crevices
    Lower the gun pressure to reduce spray turbulence. July 9, 2005

    Hackberry Staining
    Hackberry gets a green chemical stain if not sawn and put in a kiln without delay. February 12, 2007

    Mothballing Machinery and Tools
    Tricks for minimizing rust damage when placing equipment and tools into long-term storage. March 14, 2006

    Hemlock for Board and Batten Siding
    Hemlock weathers to a nice gray, and holds up well as siding. October 14, 2008

    Hand Application of Veneer to Curved Wood Substrate
    Using wood glue, heat and pressure to hand-iron veneer onto a curved substrate in place. August 31, 2009

    Formica Ideal Edge
    06/21/2012

    Naphtha for Reducing CV in Hot Weather
    Off the shelf standard naphtha isn't what you're looking for — you want "naphtha 150". January 19, 2012

    Matching the Amber Tint of Pre-Finished Plywood
    A finisher gets advice on adding a slight amber glow to drawer fronts and boxes to match his prefinished plywood cabinet interiors. September 3, 2010

    Old Growth Douglas Fir Slabbing
    Here are some cool photos of slabs cut from a 375-year-old Douglas Fir. July 15, 2012

    Lipping Planer Operator Technique
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on handling a lipping planer with the right touch, so it won't tear up his panels. June 21, 2012

    Planer Chipping, Flaking, Tearout
    Possible causes - and solutions - for a poor surfacing result with ash. February 27, 2005

    Milling Moulding from Exotic Hardwoods
    Carbide tooling helps when tackling these very hard wood species. May 13, 2005

    Know your maples
    A primer on different types of maple lumber. August 23, 2000

    Envelope Table Details
    Ideas for the mechanical details for an unfolding "envelope" table. December 2, 2009

    Hot Melts - Fast and Strong?
    When strength is important, reactive polyurethane hot melts should be used - 1998

    High-gloss finish on MDF
    Advice on producing a high-gloss finish on Medium Density Fiberboard. March 20, 2000

    Investing in an RF gluer
    Is it worth it? Pros share opinions. May 10, 2005

    Performance Review Forms
    04/06/2014

    Efficient Production of Drawer Parts
    An idea for speeding up the drawer blank cutting process. September 8, 2007

    Flexible Stock for Curved Mouldings
    Brief advice on using synthetics and composites to make custom curved mouldings. December 6, 2008

    Lifting Veneer
    08/28/2012

    Jointers
    Basic description of jointing equipment and its use. November 11, 2008

    Miscellaneous Machinery
    Descriptions of various machinery types that fall outside the main categories. November 12, 2008

    Keeping Paint Out of Door Cracks
    How do you paint five-piece doors so that paint doesn't bridge the panel-to-stile joints? February 2, 2011

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

    Pre-Cat Lacquer and Laptop Computer Heat
    Heavy laptop use could discolor some table-top finishes. March 28, 2012

    Edgebander Problem
    12/23/2014

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

    Roller Hardness Decisions
    Which moulder rollers to get — hard or soft? Interesting info here on alternative sources for rollers. February 9, 2008

    Horsepower Requirement for a Big Circular Sawmill
    Quick tips on the power needs of a large circle mill. August 30, 2007

    Eliminating Orbital Sander Sanding Swirls
    Swirl marks from an orbital sander are mostly about technique, not tool choice. July 29, 2012

    Making a Vacuum Bag Using a FoodSaver
    Here's a tip: a "field expedient" method for fabricating a vacuum bag using a shower curtain and a FoodSaver bag sealer.July 15, 2012

    Problems with Franklin polyurethane glue
    Ideas for coping with shorter glue drying times caused by humidity. January 24, 2001

    Removing Excess Glue Before Finishing
    Don't wet wipe — let dry, then scrape and sand. January 18, 2011

    3mm Pvc Breaking
    10/20/2016

    Finishing over Polyester
    A fully cured polyester base coat accepts several kinds of topcoats. Scuff first. March 9, 2006

    Heavy Solid-Wood Gate Details
    Hinges are the easy part. April 24, 2012

    Honeycomb Caused by Stickers?
    Do stickers cause honeycomb? Well, it could happen. December 6, 2011

    Edging Boards at the Sawmill
    Lightly edge your own lumber on the mill, then re-edge after drying — you'll produce more wood that way. January 27, 2007

    "M" particleboard grades
    The difference between grades of particleboard is explained. June 14, 2000

    Forest Fire Tree Logs
    Logs from a stand that has burned over have drawbacks, including smell and a risk of damage from standing degrade. July 15, 2012

    Getting Epoxy Drips off a Fiberglass Tub
    Chemicals that soften epoxy will also attack fiberglass resins. But heat may provide a solution. December 14, 2005

    Fuzzy Finish with Ballnose Tool in Plywood
    Could be the bit is dull. But here's some advice on technique as well. May 13, 2013

    Re Assembling Antique Base
    12/25/2014

    Rosewood Veneer over MDF
    Prep and gluing tips for a stable panel. March 13, 2009

    MDF Door Chisel
    11/17/2014

    Fastening Baseboard to Concrete Walls
    Ideas for a quick grab and lasting grip for sticking baseboard to concrete walls. July 2, 2008

    Planing Figured Maple
    Advice on avoiding tear-out damage when planing curly maple. December 12, 2008

    Glue Pot Cleaning Tips
    Thoughts on the messy business of cleaning out an edgebander glue pot.July 28, 2012

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

    Power Voltage Destroying Jointer Motor?
    Three-phase power supplies rated as 220 volts may actually supply on 208 volts, and cook motors wired for single-phase 230 volt power. October 2, 2010

    Engineered Flooring over a Concrete Slab
    Laminated wood flooring products work well applied to a concrete slab, as long as the floor is acceptably flat and a proper vapor barrier is applied first. February 5, 2007

    Polystyrene Crown Molding Tips
    Quick advice on cutting and fastening polystyrene trim. August 7, 2006

    Making Soundproof Studio Doors
    Quick tips on making a door that will keep sound in (or out). September 7, 2013

    Pre-Cat Over Shellac
    Clear pre-catalyzed varnish over tinted shellac is an interesting treatment. May 15, 2012

    Red Oak for Siding
    Red Oak has some drawbacks in exterior exposures. June 8, 2011

    Expanding Glueline
    07/18/2012

    Laminate Trimming Tips
    Two quick tips on a clean job when trimming laminate edges. December 15, 2005

    Removing Bark from Live Edge Planks
    Advice on gently removing bark from a sawn plank edge. December 31, 2012

    Pricing A Cabinet Project
    07/12/2015

    Laying Out Ellipses
    Spreadsheets, formulas, jigs, or approximation - quick links to all methods. April 11, 2005

    Fuzzy Wood Strips Issue At End Tenoning Station
    12/19/2012

    Kiln Drying Gum
    Sap Gum and Red Gum should be dried separately using different schedules. January 2, 2012

    Preventing brown stain on pine
    Warm weather is the culprit; keeping still-to-be-processed logs cools is the solution. 1998.

    EMC/RH ratios
    Here's a listing of equilibrium moisture content to relative humidity ratios. July 11, 2000

    Mold Materials that Glue Doesn't Stick To
    Suggestions for materials that won't bond with yellow glue, for use in making molds. February 5, 2010

    Hiring Outside Salesman
    11/13/2014

    FSC Certification Basics
    Quick tips about the certification process for the Forest Stewardship Council. September 6, 2010

    Milky Haze Problem with Black Lacquer
    Quick advice on getting a hazy "blush" out of a black lacquer finish. December 31, 2005

    How Hot-Melt PUR Works
    The Wood Doc explains the science behind "pre-polymer" hot-melt PUR. October 20, 2005

    Lacquer Build Up
    11/03/2014

    Oregon Altendorf Techs
    11/15/2014

    Liability insurance for on-site milling
    Some sources for liability insurance covering sawmilling performed at a customer's location. June 20, 2000

    Rules And Regs For Setting Up A Finishing Booth In Shop
    10/20/2014

    Oak cupping and warping
    When during drying does oak lumber stop cupping and warping? July 4, 2000

    Flame spread rating for oak
    Oak is rated at 100 by the ASTM. 1998.

    Right Dust Collector For Edgebanding ?
    01/03/2015

    Plain Sawing Illustrated
    Here's a simple drawing showing how to flat-saw a log in case you want flat-grain boards for use in furniture. June 16, 2014

    Notching Table Legs for a Shelf
    Notch the leg, or notch the shelf? How about both? October 19, 2013

    Gypsy Moth Egg Case
    Identifying these egg cases in the woods. January 6, 2005

    New Edgebander
    01/21/2015

    Employee Evaluation
    09/02/2014

    Is caulk an acceptable filler?
    Is it O.K. to use caulk as a gap filler under painted finishes? March 30, 2000

    Formula Help
    09/10/2014

    Edge Banding 1 1/2" Strips & Clean Up
    01/13/2015

    Gluing Teak2
    Clean the oil off the surface to achieve a good bond. December 2, 2006

    How much pressure?
    A few gluing tips as well as a demonstration of the pressure that Clam Clamps exert on miters. January 28, 2007

    Pigmented Pre-cats / Post-cats
    10/30/2014

    Melamine Chips
    11/12/2014

    Laminate Door Provider In This Profile
    11/07/2014

    Attaching Decorative Ceiling Panels
    08/05/2012

    Plugging and Un-Plugging Screw Holes
    Plugging screw holes and removing plugs when they break off. January 28, 2007

    Glass Doors With Rubber Spline
    12/12/2014

    Pricing
    06/02/2014

    Main Spindle Air Noise
    06/17/2014

    What Do You Call That Space Behind the Hinge?
    From aperture to void, woodworkers consider the appropriate term for a part of a cabinet that has no name. January 19, 2012

    Marketing Frameless Cabinets
    How to play up the advantages of Euro-style cabinet systems. January 21, 2007

    Gluing Face Frames onto Cabinets
    Many cabinetmakers glue and clamp face frames on, with no other fasteners. In this thread, pros discuss options and techniques. October 20, 2005

    Front Door Exterior Finish
    Another thread on front-door finishes. No wood finish lasts forever in a tough exterior exposure. November 25, 2006

    Corner Cabinet Dimensions and Crown Moulding Transitions
    Advice on figuring out how to size a corner cabinet so crown moulding on the straight runs dies gracefully into the side of the corner cab. April 10, 2008

    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

    Epoxy Versus Urea-Formaldehyde Resin for Glueing Oily Wood
    Lumber and surface preparation may be more important than glue choice for good performance. But this discussion does shed some light on glue characteristics as well. February 16, 2014

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

    Springback formula for bent laminations
    Calculating springback of laminated parts. October 2, 2001

    Where to Mount Drawer Slides
    Cabinetmakers discuss whether to position drawer slides so that the slide itself halts the drawer travel, or to install bumpers instead. August 14, 2007

    Jigs for Hinge Plate Layout
    Advice on efficient hinge boring layout when using hand drilling methods. March 28, 2015

    Kerfing and Bending Curved Stair Risers
    Woodworkers describe in detail their techniques for fabricating curved stair risers. July 27, 2008

    Crafting a Curved Exterior Porch Railing
    Advice on bending, lamination, wood choice, and details for a curved porch rail. October 13, 2009

    Hinge Question For Faceframers
    10/15/2014

    Mitered Door Joinery
    Some cabinetmakers say mitered doors are just a bad idea, but others have tips for improving the joints. October 9, 2006

    Glue Choices for Tight or Loose Joinery
    Epoxy does best with a looser joint, while other adhesives perform better with tighter joinery. August 29, 2011

    Drying Walnut Crotch Slabs
    A light coat of sealant? Or a slow, careful spell in the kiln? February 26, 2005

    Recoating Over an Existing Finish
    Finishers advise on a cautious approach to recoating cabinets without sanding down to bare wood. August 21, 2006

    Materials Cost as a Proportion of Cabinet Costs
    There's no standard ratio of materials cost to other costs in cabinetmaking — it depends on many factors, and varies widely from job to job. April 10, 2008

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

    Gluing on Fine Moldings
    Advice on adhesives and techniques for those time when nails are just too big for the job. May 20, 2006

    Gluing OSB to OSB
    Glue choices and clamping techniques for gluing oriented strand board sheets together, face to face. August 23, 2006

    Laying Up a Patterned Veneer
    Detailed advice on laying up a veneered panel with a perimeter strip made of one veneer, and a center area made of another. June 28, 2006

    Joinery to Prevent Telegraphing of a Paint Finish
    Cabinetmakers consider material and glue choices to avoid visual telegraphing of joints in a custom cabinetry and furniture job that will have an opaque white lacquer finish. November 15, 2011

    Storing (and Flattening) Veneer
    Veneer should never be stored rolled up, or in hostile conditions. If it has been, however, here is advice on re-flattening any that survives. July 14, 2010

    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

    Making Tight Finger Joints
    Glue is holding finger joints open, reports a craftsman. Pros offer suggestions for clamping long boards tightly end to end. November 9, 2005

    Stearated Sandpapers and Waterborne Flowout Issues
    Advances in technology seem to have eliminated the flowout issues previously seen with waterbornes and synthetically treated sandpapers. October 28, 2009

    Edgebanders Capable of Applying Solid Wood Edging
    Info on equipment and methods for edgebanding doors with 1/8th-inch and thicker wood strips. May 13, 2013

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

    Re-Finishing Factory Cabinet Doors
    Advice on cleaning, sanding, and refinishing factory-finished cabinet doors. October 19, 2013

    Edging Round Tabletops
    Advice on efficient and effective methods for gluing a 1/8-inch wood edge onto a round tabletop. January 14, 2009

    Glue Failure with Cedar
    Troubleshooting a set and bond failure when gluing up a laminated Cedar decorative beam. October 20, 2013

    Dust In High Gloss Catalyzed Lacquer
    04/24/2017

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

    Door Stops for Cabinets
    Ways to hold inset cabinet doors flush to the face, when closed. March 20, 2006

    Installing Crown with Fast-Drying Glue
    Installers discuss fast-setting glues and other fine points of crown moulding installation. November 10, 2006

    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

    What's the Toughest Wood to Dry?
    Wood Doctor Gene Wengert lists a few wood species that just love to stay wet. January 27, 2008

    Oversize Frameless Cabinet Design
    A newcomer to frameless construction gets advice on designing and building a large, four-bay, floor-to-ceiling closet cabinet. December 28, 2005

    Arched Door Jamb Joinery
    Tips on building and installing round-top door jambs. July 25, 2010

    Cracking veneer
    Why are cracks appearing in a veneered mantelpiece a year after construction? March 21, 2002

    Adhesive and Finish for a Teak Sink
    Tips for good adhesion and protection for a sink made with Teak, a durable but oily wood. July 12, 2012

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

    Working with Flexible Crown Moulding
    Tips for handling and fastening. August 29, 2005

    Walnut Glue-Up Adhesive Failure
    A woodworker gets advice about gluing up blanks for wood turning in a hot, dry shop. April 29, 2013

    Antique Lumber: Steam Bend or Laminate?
    Upon consideration, a furnituremaker decides to laminate a curved table apron rather than try to steam and bend historic old wood. October 17, 2012

    Fuzzy Finish on MDF
    A smooth surface on finished MDF requires sanding. April 17, 2009

    Insert Cutterheads for Finish Planing
    Despite their advantages, spiral insert cutters may not be suitable for finish planing for glue-ups, according to some users. November 13, 2005

    Wood Countertop Construction and Care
    Advice on building and maintaining butcher-block countertops. June 28, 2007

    Ipe For Cabinet Construction
    Ipe's coloration, oiliness, irritating dust, and density are disadvantages when it comes to building cabinets. October 27, 2009

    Joints in Very Long Laminate Tops
    Advice on fabricating and assembling large countertops so that laminate joints fall over solid substrate rather than at the substrate joints. May 3, 2011

    Veneer Glue Options
    Pros tell which glue types they like for vacuum-bag veneering work. July 28, 2006

    Gluing Teak
    More suggestions on joint prep and adhesive selection for this oily wood. December 20, 2005

    Laminating Teak Strips
    Advice on adhesive choice, wood prep, and springback when laying up curved laminated members from Teak strips. November 3, 2010

    Finish Cracking at Face Frame Joints
    Ways to prevent or correct finish cracking at cabinet joints. July 3, 2008

    Color Adjustment with Aniline Dyes
    Advice on sneaking up on the desired hue and tint with dyes on a musical instrument. April 17, 2009

    Glue Choice for Fabricating Stave Core Doors
    Many different glues will work for this relatively simple task. March 18, 2006

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

    End Grain to End Grain Gluing
    In principle, gluing end grain results in a very weak joint. But in a pinch, there are ways to improve the bond. October 2, 2007

    Maple Toners and Finishing
    Techniques and options. February 26, 2005

    Sanding in the Spray Booth
    Tips for trouble-free sanding operations inside the spray area. July 11, 2005

    Repairing White Discoloration on a Lacquered Table
    How to get rid of milky-white spots on a lacquer finish. April 17, 2009

    Salt pastes and PEG
    Polyethylene glycol is high-priced, but the alternatives for stabilizing green wood are few. 1998.

    Hinges
    09/30/2014

    Water-Resistant Glues for Butcher Block
    Woodworkers share experiences with wood glues and water. August 21, 2006

    Gluing Dado Joints in Pre-Finished Cabinets
    Lacquer in the dado may inhibit the adhesion of the glue. May 14, 2006

    Glue for Pre-Finished Plywood
    The cured surface of pre-finished plywood offers very poor adhesion for just about all glue. September 26, 2009

    Spring-Loaded Touch-Open Toe-Kick Drawers
    but the hardware is available. May 22, 2007

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

    Creating Your Own Iron-On Edgebanding
    Several different off-the-shelf adhesives work for iron-on application of veneer or edgebanding. September 25, 2014

    Removing PL Construction Adhesive From Prefinished Floor
    06/25/2012

    Moisture Content While Gluing Teak
    Advice on adhesive choice, surface prep, and moisture content for gluing Teak. September 7, 2011

    Design Ideas for a Short, Wide, Over-the-Fridge Cabinet Door
    Ways to handle door design for a cabinet with oddball dimensions. December 27, 2006

    Glue for a Laminated Plywood Circle
    Woodworkers discuss gluing up a laminated mirror frame of plywood. October 11, 2007

    Glue Choice for Cypress Shutters
    A shutter specialist advises on adhesive selection for exterior shutter fabrication. October 16, 2013

    Hinges for Thick Cabinet Doors
    Finding sources for hinging a 1.5-inch-thick inset cabinet door. January 19, 2011

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

    Drawer Slides Breaking During Transport
    A cabinetmaker reports drawer slides that malfunction after a 5-mile cabinet delivery trip. April 9, 2008

    Glue Reacting with Cherry
    A Cherry table shows witness lines at the glue joints. The culprit: a reaction between the wood and the glue. November 13, 2005

    Cracking Concerns with Veneer Over Solid Wood
    Veneer should be able to accomodate the movement of the substrate if the species are similar. January 25, 2010

    Water-Activated Glue Dowels
    A user testimonial for a convenient product. February 28, 2006

    Glue Choice for Wood Countertop
    Glue creep, open time, and bond strength are issues when choosing an adhesive for gluing up wood butcher-block countertops. December 7, 2007

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

    Gluing Purpleheart Wood
    Purpleheart is not particularly oily, so yellow glue works well. March 25, 2010

    Shrinkage of Wood Cylinders
    Advice on drying wood cylinders with the cores drilled out. December 8, 2012

    Flushing Waterbornes from Spraygun Lines
    Quick tips for clearing finish out of your spray lines so they won't harden up on you. May 17, 2010

    Stave-Core Door Skin Thickness?
    Quick tips on applying and planing down the veneer skin on a stave-core door. October 11, 2007

    Thoughts On Artistic Countertops
    02/27/2015

    Calculating the weight of lumber
    Formulas, detailed instructions and species-specific charts from Professor Gene Wengert. May 3, 2001

    Boring Machine Accuracy and Dowel Joinery
    A discussion on achieving a nice joint fit when using dowels along with cope-and-stick joinery for 1-3/4"-thick door construction. May 6, 2009

    Darkening a Danish Oil Finish on Walnut
    Thoughts on tweaking the color of Walnut after it has already been coated with an oil-based home brew.September 18, 2014

    Cabinet Pocket Doors and Adjustable Shelves
    A construction problem: how to build a cabinet with adjustable shelves, inset into a wall, with doors that open out and slide back into recesses next to the cabinet. August 30, 2010

    Constructing and Installing Banks of Bookshelves
    Library jobs typically call for multiple built-in bookcases, installed shoulder to shoulder. Here are descriptions and photos of different solutions to the construction problem. April 29, 2012

    Avoiding Small Bubbles in Polyester
    Polyester finish performance is sensitive to temperature conditions, thinning proportions, and other factors. This thread offers troubleshooting ideas along with examples of successful strategies. May 18, 2010

    Durability of Eastern Red Cedar
    Short answer: it's the heartwood that is rot-resistant. But you'll learn more than that from this discussion. April 11, 2008

    Conditioning: Relieving those stresses
    Try these solutions to a stress-free wood inventory. November 29, 2002

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

    Conversion varnish basics
    The pros agree: conversion varnish is best for kitchen cabinets. April 20, 2001

    Construction Joinery and Slide Choice for a Large Drawer
    Advice on beefing up the joinery and slides for an oversize drawer that might be called on to store files. March 28, 2015

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

    Drying and Cupping in Table-Top Boards
    Here's a discussion of moisture-related wood movement and table construction. November 27, 2007

    Dry Spray Diagnosis
    A classic example (probably), and some great pictures, of catalyzed finish drying before it hits the workpiece — and advice on prevention. November 11, 2008

    Accounting for Down Payment Deposits
    Cabinetmakers discuss the bookkeeping and timely tax reporting issues around up-front partial payments for work to be done. March 11, 2009

    "Climb Cutting" and Bit Rotation
    A basic introduction to bit rotation, feed direction, and the meaning of left-handedness and right-handedness in CNC work, with some tips on controlling cutter rotation and feed direction. February 8, 2008

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

    Durability and Touch-Up Qualities of Paint for Cabinets
    What's the best paint for cabinets that need frequent touch-up because of damage by household pets? November 25, 2008

    Building a slab saw
    Advice and images on creating a contraption for chopping bundles of kindling. January 16, 2002

    Design of Shaker-Style Panel Doors
    If the face is flat but the edge is narrower than the rest of the door panel, where does the raise go? March 25, 2007

    Checking and Splitting of a Large Poplar Plank
    As predicted, this big piece of wood moved and split. But the owner ended up happy anyway. January 17, 2011

    Cabinet Leveling: Rear Levelers Versus a Ledger Strip
    Cabinet installers compare the cost and efficiency of different methods for leveling the back side of cabinets. June 12, 2014

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

    Converting a Point to Point CNC into a Flat Table
    Here's a discussion of the practicalities involved in modifying a pod-and-rail point-to-point CNC with the vacuum and spoilboard flat table required for cutting parts out of large sheets of material. December 28, 2010

    Dust Protection for a CNC Computer
    CNC owners discuss how to keep the computers that control the machine cool and dust-free. April 18, 2006

    Black locust vs. treated wood -- for barn poles
    Comparing black locust to treated lumber for use in barn construction. June 21, 2000

    A glossary of finishing terms
    Finishing-specific slang and jargon, defined. 1998.

    Arborvitae Lumber
    A discussion of the likely lumber characteristics of a yard tree described as Arborvitae. May 18, 2010

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

    Drying Shrinkage Causes a Desktop to Cup
    A typical example teaches a lesson about moisture changes and wood movement. January 14, 2008

    Cabinet Installation Business Arrangements
    A discussion of piece-rate prices, retainage, and other contract provisions for cabinet installation jobs. February 6, 2007

    CNC Vacuum Problem
    The power you need in a vacuum for hold-down purposes varies depending on your CNC table setup. November 26, 2007

    Cross-Grain Dovetails
    Orienting dovetail keys in the wrong direction is asking for breakage at the grain. December 14, 2009

    Computer Clinic: Where 'Deleted' Files Go
    What really happens to deleted files, and options for permanently removing all traces of them fron your hard drive. 1998.

    Cleaning an Air-Assisted Airless after^ Using Pigmented Products
    If you use the same AAA gun for applying pigmented as well as clear finishes, you should practice careful cleaning. April 19, 2011

    Attaching Face Frames Without Nails
    A cabinetmaker wants to avoid nail holes in the faces of his high-end product. February 11, 2010

    Dealing with Fisheye
    A finisher finds the source of his fisheye problem (silicon overspray from an auto detailer next door) and the solution (cleaning contaminated surfaces with ammonia). October 26, 2005

    Air-Assisted Airless Pump Skip Spraying
    Troubleshooting a "winking" problem with an AAA setup. September 26, 2013

    Drawers Versus Doors with Pull-Outs
    Which makes more sense: drawers, or cabinet doors and pull-out shelves? January 26, 2008

    Assessing an Old Circle Sawmill
    A discussion about getting a rusty old circle mill up and running again, including thoughts about safety and about restoring the old blade. . September 5, 2011

    Drawer-Slide Installation Tips
    Cabinetmakers suggest lower-fuss ways to install drawer slides. April 27, 2006

    Converting Board Feet to Metric Units
    You do the math... March 26, 2010

    Air-Dried Pine for Exterior Siding and Trim
    A discussion of keeping pitch from gumming up the planer, and on priming knots in Pine to avoid bleeding. Nice photos in this thread. May 30, 2011

    Compensating for Bit Shape when Touching Off
    When you "touch off" brad point or V-shaped drill bits, but you want the bit to drill all the way through the material, how do you adjust your settings or programs? June 8, 2008

    Drawer Guide Socket Breakage
    What's making those plastic hardware pieces crack? Cabinetmakers talk it over. August 29, 2005

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

    Cabinet Backs and Slide Installation
    What other shops are using for back material and it works with back-mounted drawer slides. February 8, 2005

    Checking for Contamination in Conversion Varnish
    Ideas and a checklist for troubleshooting a "gritty" CV finish. June 10, 2006

    Coffered Ceiling Beam Materials
    MDF is straight, stable, and uniform, but Poplar is lighter. September 23, 2008

    Comparing moisture meters
    An assessment of the performance of pin and pinless moisture meters made by major manufacturers. July 11, 2000

    Collet Torquing, Collet Maintenance, and Bit Breakage
    Fine points relating to collets and bits. June 17, 2009

    Design Fee for a Kitchen Job
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to charge for design work on a new custom kitchen. November 19, 2005

    Band mills versus circular mills
    Choosing the right sawmill for your unique operation. April 3, 2004

    Corner Sink Base Ideas
    Advice with drawings for building a corner sink base cabinet. October 11, 2007

    Avoiding "Stripes" in a Flat Finish
    Boxing the spray pattern with a criss-cross application may help avoid visible stripes or overlap streaks. December 30, 2007

    Drying Koa
    Insight on the ins and outs of drying Koa wood in Hawaii. April 20, 2011

    Choosing an edger
    What to consider when buying an edger for a primary processing operation. January 4, 2001

    Door Shrinkage Issues in Refinishing
    A cabinet refinisher gets advice on how to limit the problem of wood drying shrinkage causing unstained edges to become visible. September 3, 2010

    Building Plantation Shutters
    Solutions for building custom shutters, including hardware choices. February 12, 2009

    Cold Calls
    One cabinetmaker describes how he succeeded with a determined program of cold sales calling. June 4, 2012

    Cypress Mulch
    Cypress mulch may come from locally grown trees, even in the north. But there is environmental controversy about harvesting the trees for mulch. October 25, 2006

    Crown Moulding Attachment Details
    Methods for mounting crown moulding on frameless and face-frame cabinets (with clear, useful drawings). April 13, 2010

    Attaching Upper Cabinets to Masonry Walls
    A cabinet installer gets advice on ways to hang cabinets from masonry. October 8, 2005

    CNC routing of small parts
    How to keep small parts from wandering during machining. January 16, 2001

    Drying Oak Lumber: Step 6C, Equalizing and Conditioning
    Equalizing and conditioning result in consistent lumber with minimal drying stresses. But this step adds time and expense. August 27, 2012

    Arched Moulding Glue-Ups
    Advice on sawing thin strips and gluing them up for arched moulding blanks. July 22, 2013

    Air Flow and Mold Problems
    Troubleshooting an occurrence of mold in wood stacked for air-drying. March 26, 2013

    Dressing a Widebelt Drum with Sandpaper
    A detailed discussion of using sandpaper glued to a wood platen to return a widebelt sander's drum to useable condition. July 29, 2012

    Constructing a Round Table Apron
    Advice on bending wood in a circle for a round table apron. September 27, 2008

    Alternatives to Cumaru for Cabinet Work
    A client want cabinets made with Cumaru, a Brazilian hardwood. But the cabinetmaker is looking for a more practical species to substitute. Here are a few ideas. December 31, 2012

    Drying Apple Wood
    Advice on how to saw and dry a big old Apple tree trunk. May 10, 2007

    Baltic Birch for Slab Doors and Fronts
    Is Baltic Birch stable enough to use for cabinet doors? April 15, 2013

    Avoiding "wrinkling" in conversion varnish
    Causes and solutions for "wrinkling" problems in conversion varnish topcoats. January 3, 2001

    Charging for Short Runs of Custom Moulding
    Thoughts on how to price custom short moulder runs when the customer supplies the rough stock. June 24, 2007

    Avoiding Pipes in Bath Cabinet Installs
    Advice on how not to puncture a water line when attaching cabinets to a concrete block wall. January 20, 2010

    Cleaning White Sanding Dust out of the Wood Grain
    Advice on keeping white dust out of wood grain when sanding a finish coat smooth. May 17, 2010

    Built-in Appliances and Frameless Cabinets
    Methods for constructing frameless cabinets to hold ovens. May 22, 2007

    Blades For A Slider
    11/14/2014

    Commercial Countertop Shrinkage
    A very long laminate countertop in an industrial loft buildout experiences movement problems because of humidity changes. January 12, 2012

    Changing from Undermount to Side-Mounted Drawer Glides
    Swapping out the hardware is simple enough, but the strength of attachment of the drawer bottoms could be a concern. November 29, 2014

    Applying Glue or Water to Dowel Holes
    Focusing in on a small step with dowel construction: preparing the dowel hole. August 21, 2012

    Biscuits Versus Dowels
    Which is stronger — and does it matter? Cabinetmakers exchange views and information. July 9, 2005

    Cabinets for a Pool Area
    Selecting durable wood, hardware and finish coatings for cabinets intended for an indoor swimming pool area. March 20, 2006

    Black Dye Staining an Old Parquet Floor
    Finishers supply a first-timer with how-to details on applying a dead-black floor finish. January 14, 2008

    Beaded Face-Frame Double Door Debate
    A discussion of how to detail the point where beaded double doors meet in the center. March 3, 2009

    Aligning and Leveling Wall Cabinets
    Installers share tips on fitting cabinets to an out-of-whack room. March 3, 2009

    Charging for Thin-Sawing Lumber
    When sawing thinner than 4/4, adjust the board-foot rate accordingly — or just charge by the hour. August 30, 2007

    A Stain-Matching Example
    Matching the color shown here could begin with an "equalizing stain." June 28, 2006

    Drying discs from a walnut log
    Ideas for drying and protecting circular slices taken from a walnut log. November 15, 2000

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

    Adhering Glass to Wood
    Advice on gluing glass into grooves in wood frames for the sides and back of a small cabinet. July 30, 2009

    Avoiding Sanding Scratches with a High-Sheen Conversion Varnish
    Advice on sanding and finishing methods to prevent sanding scratches from telegraphing through high-sheen finishes. February 19, 2006

    Dry Kiln Information Resources
    A list of clubs, organizations, books and publications providing information about drying lumber for use in woodworking. 1998.

    A Corner Cabinet for a 50-inch Television
    Cabinetmakers share experience with building a TV cabinet into a room corner. January 1, 2012

    Discoloration at Door Bumpers
    Cabinetmakers puzzle over what seems to be some kind of chemical interaction between a soft door bumper and a lacquer finish. June 17, 2009

    Building Up a Two-Inch Trestle Table-Top Edge
    Advice on how to fake a two-inch slab thickness by building up the edge of a table top. May 6, 2010

    Bed Frame Dimensions Compared to Mattress Size
    An inch of clearance around the mattress is usual (sometimes more). January 25, 2013

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

    Circular Mill Alignment
    Advice on fine adjustments to a circular sawmill for accurate cutting performance. February 12, 2007

    Cabinet Installation and Trim Carpentry
    Installers discuss how trim carpenters and cabinet installers should work out the kinks where their workflows intersect. July 3, 2006

    Buying an Edgebander: New Versus Used
    Edgebanders are finicky, but some people have done well buying used machines. February 16, 2012

    Bending Boards for a Barrel-Top Trunk
    A furniture-maker gets advice on bending barrel-stave-like pieces to form a domed trunk lid. June 10, 2006

    Charging for Stickers
    Stickers, like anything else, have a value and a price. October 25, 2006

    Conditioning DH-kiln-dried white oak
    July 18, 2000

    Automotive Clearcoat for an Exterior Door
    Some finishers say automotive finishes work well on exterior wood, but the manufacturers reportedly won't stand behind it. March 12, 2006

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

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

    Balancing Drill-Holes on Tooling
    Cutterheads may be balanced at the factory by drilling small holes to remove weight. But that won't salvage a poor-quality cutter. September 10, 2007

    Distressing Walnut
    Tips for light distressing. January 9, 2007

    Dowel Joinery Glue Application Techniques
    The standard method is to place a metered amount of glue into the hole, then insert the dowel. November 23, 2012

    Building Large Exterior Doors
    Advice on joinery and lumber choice for oversize exterior doors (5 out of 5 doctors agree: no Poplar!)October 17, 2011

    Cleaning a Neglected Spraygun
    Advice on salvaging a spraygun that is all gunked up with dried-on polyurethane finish. April 21, 2008

    Drying Logs for a Log House
    Advice on tree selection and drying methods for producing the best quality logs for log home building. July 16, 2012

    A Humidity-Controlled Display Case
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on appropriate details for a climate-controlled display case for musical instruments. October 8, 2005

    Beating a Cabinet to Pieces
    You learn a lot about the strength of various joinery and installation methods when you have to tear out a cabinet and break it into pieces for disposal. July 11, 2013

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

    Drying Cherry in the Basement
    Even for a brief storage period, a basement is a dubious place for stacked, stickered wood. January 14, 2009

    Alder for Exterior Doors
    Soft and unstable, Alder wood is not well suited for building entry doors. August 23, 2006

    Best Panel Materials for a 32mm Frameless System
    A question about plywood versus particleboard sets off a discussion about frameless layout preferences. October 22, 2005

    Alternatives to Fumigating Furniture for Bugs
    if you're careful. April 24, 2014

    Air Nozzle Control Work-Arounds for CNC Routers
    Some CNC control systems have code to switch blower-nozzle air on and off, and some don't. If yours doesn't, a simple hardware tweak might help. July 16, 2008

    American Hophornbeam for Timber Frame Pegs
    Hornbeam and Hophornbeam are not well known these days, but were valued historically for strength and hardness. June 9, 2007

    Blades for Re-Sawing
    High-quality blades will pay for themselves in lumber yield, replacement cost, and labor time. January 14, 2009

    Crown moulding on a radius
    Upside down, backwards, and bent; lots of ideas for making crown flow sexily around an inside curve.

    Cabinet Shop Lighting
    Pros share advice on bulbs and fixtures for bright, even light. May 10, 2005

    Cabinet Back Strategies for CNC
    A discussion with drawings of ways to machine cabinet backs and sides for convenient and strong assembly. May 15, 2011

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

    Basics of Furniture Distressing
    A quick rundown on how to make new furniture look run down. April 16, 2010

    Chocolate Stain for Cherry or Maple
    Burnt Umber is a good start. Or, how about switch to Walnut and go from there? February 15, 2009

    Drying Wood in the Attic
    The attic is a handy place to dry small quantities of lumber. Here are some tips and cautions. September 10, 2007

    Design Puzzle: Doors for a Wide Angle Corner
    Cabinetmakers discuss solutions to an interesting design puzzle: doors that meet at the outside corner of an irregularly shaped island cabinet. August 16, 2012

    Common Names for Tropical Woods
    Woodworkers help compile an extensive list of common names for Central American wood species. February 15, 2009

    Building Paneled Sides on Kitchen Cabinets
    Design and construction ideas for face-frame cabinet end panels. June 4, 2012

    Attaching Screen to Doors
    Advice on screen door fabrication techniques. June 11, 2010

    Dealing with Fine Scratches in Black Lacquer
    Suggestions for effective final buffing of a black finish. March 9, 2008

    De-Barking Logs
    Tips on getting the bark off logs. June 9, 2007

    Appearance Considerations with Sapele
    Sapele wood darkens over time (as do Cherry and Mahogany), and its compatibility with the look of other woods is a matter of personal preference. April 11, 2008

    Are Dowels Necessary in Cabinet Door Joints?
    Dowels add strength to a cope-and-stick joint, but it's typically overkill. May 27, 2014

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

    Dovetailing Jig Quality
    Woodworkers discuss experiences with various dovetailing jigs. June 12, 2006

    Do I Need To Add Homeowner As An Additional Insured
    01/13/2015

    Blade Choice and Hook Angle for Different Wood
    Sawmillers offer advice on appropriate blades and sharpening specs for use with very hard wood. May 15, 2012

    Budget Spray Guns
    A finisher reports decent results from a cheap spray gun. June 28, 2006

    Creating Wavy Surface Patterns in Plywood with CNC Equipment
    Tips on how tooling and programming to get that desert-sand-dune look on a sheet of plywood. September 8, 2007

    Converting Cubic Meters to Board Feet
    The math isn't hard, but there are a few fine points. June 12, 2014

    Black Dye Stains for Maple
    Tips and tricks for applying a dark stain to maple while still revealing the grain. Pros recommend various methods using inks, dyes, and toners. October 28, 2005

    Developing Sales Channels For High-end Furniture For Hotels
    09/19/2014

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

    Alder
    02/07/2015

    Chip Load and Cutterhead Characteristics
    Different CNC tool designs call for different chip loadings. May 16, 2005

    Dry Spots with Wipe-On Poly on Bubinga
    Finishers discuss ways to get even finish coverage on oily hardwoods like Bubinga. September 27, 2008

    Definition of Primary Process
    Locating the dividing line between primary and secondary processing of wood products. September 5, 2011

    Attaching Island Cabinets to Concrete Floors
    Advice on securing an island cabinet to a concrete slab floor, with attention to the issue of moisture. August 13, 2007

    Attaching a Backing Panel for Wide-Screen TV in an Entertainment Center
    Simple tips on assembling entertainment centers for wide-screen TVs. March 25, 2007

    Converting log volume scales
    When sellers and buyers want numbers in different scales, how do you come up with the calculations? July 22, 2003

    Attaching a Plexiglass Protective Top
    Clear silicone adhesive caulk works well. December 6, 2011

    CNC Compressed Air Needs
    CNC owners discuss compressor, tank, and pipe setups for good performance. October 13, 2008

    Billing Schedules
    A cabinetmaker considers whether to adjust his usual "50% down, 50% on completion" by breaking out installation as a separate charge. February 8, 2008

    Doors that Stay Open or Closed
    Working with gravity to make cabinet doors lay back and be still. November 13, 2009

    De-Barking Strategies and Rigs
    Debarking a whole log just to make your first square cuts is a lot of extra labor. Here, sawyers discuss effective ways to work around the de-barking problem. September 6, 2010

    Cherry Toning to Match Old and New
    Success story: a little sunlight and some trans-tint dye toning provides a pleasing match. November 3, 2010

    Air-Drying Cuban Mahogany
    This stable wood may dry fast indoors, but kiln-drying would also eliminate pests. September 14, 2006

    Crown Moulding on Frameless Cabinets
    Full-overlay doors on frameless upper cabinets make it tricky to apply crown molding at the ceiling. October 9, 2006

    Crown Molding With Staggered Cabinets
    Making a smooth transition from cabinet to cabinet. July 20, 2004

    Boring MDF Without Blowout
    Bit speed, bit material and bit geometry could all be factors if MDF blows out as the drill bit exits the material. November 25, 2005

    Dust Control and Conversion Varnish
    Tips on protecting against dust and overspray when spraying CV. March 9, 2010

    Caring for an Antique Clock
    True antiques are best left in the hands of expert conservators. September 16, 2008

    Cabinet Floor-Platform Terminology
    Most cabinetmakers are familiar with the idea of a ladder-shaped platform for mounting base cabinets in certain situations. But what do you call the pieces of that assembly? July 29, 2007

    Buying a forklift
    Considerations when purchasing a used forklift. March 28, 2001

    Burmese Versus Plantation Teak
    A quick discussion of Asian and South American varieties of wood marketed as "Teak" July 13, 2010

    Dealing with Fire Code Issues in a Spray Booth
    Advice on communicating with a building department about the fine points of the fire code as it relates to spray finishing booths. May 27, 2014

    Bleaching Blue Stain
    Advice on using bleach to clean lumber affected by blue stain. August 31, 2009

    Air-dried lumber
    Is it air-dried cherry acceptable for furnituremaking? March 20, 2001

    Crescent Bandsaw Tires
    01/23/2015

    Continuous Cabinet Bottoms for Upper Cabs
    Thoughts on the structural integrity of alternative cabinet construction configurations. July 29, 2012

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

    Building Coffered Ceilings
    Quick tips on coffered ceilings, and leads to more info. September 5, 2006

    Adjusting to Changing Temperature as You Spray
    As the day warms up, think about adding more retarder. October 3, 2007

    De-Barking Logs Before Sawing
    Simple thoughts on how and why to remove bark from logs before sawing (or not). November 3, 2010

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

    Complementary Woods for Mahogany
    Furnituremakers suggest woods to match with Mahogany for visual appeal. July 30, 2007

    Duplicating a black lacquer finish
    Methods and products for achieving a good black laquer finish. March 20, 2001

    Big Box Pricing — Not So Cheap Really
    Surprisingly, big box store cabinet prices don't necessarily undercut custom work. February 27, 2015

    Coarse Thread Screws for Joinery
    They might hold, but will they stand the test of time? Professionals weigh in. August 30, 2005

    Catalpa: Uses and Vulnerabilities
    Catalpa is a beautiful wood, rot-resistant and prized by some wood turners. Standing trees may have heart rot, however. April 24, 2013

    Adhesion Issues with Teak Edgebanding
    The oils in Teak wood tend to interfere with glue bonding. Here's how some cabinetmakers handle that when applying shop-made Teak edgebanding. January 8, 2007

    Drying Heavy Oak Timbers
    Expect a lot of checks and cracks. October 2, 2005

    Color and Clarity of Hot Melt Adhesives
    Because of their chemistry, cloudy hot-melt formulas may perform less well than clear formulas. September 13, 2006

    Cutting Mother of Pearl Inlay
    Tips on tools and techniques for working with mother-of-pearl. December 29, 2008

    Cedar and Log Scale Accuracy
    Advice on estimating the amount of recoverable lumber in some Eastern Red Cedar logs. March 26, 2009

    Composting Chips and Shavings
    Compost shavings and chips before adding them to garden soil. Here's how. December 31, 2012

    Cabinets for a Bank
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on creating specs and drawings for cabinetry for a bank, including teller work-stations. December 27, 2008

    Applying a Chip-Through Finish
    Wax or petroleum jelly applied in spots will break adhesion and allow the topcoat to chip off, exposing the undercoat. November 26, 2007

    Coating Formula Terminology
    Quick definitions for "pre-cat," "conversion varnish," et cetera. November 11, 2006

    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

    Bit Selection for Contouring a Wood Chair Seat
    Choose a bit radius that approximates the curve you need to create. July 25, 2010

    Cutting Aluminum Composite Sheets
    Advice on bit choice and techniques for machining aluminum composite panels on CNC equipment. February 17, 2012

    Dimensions for Glass-Paneled Cabinet Doors
    A discussion of glass door design for structural strength and good looks. August 17, 2009

    Building a Tile-Topped Table
    Basic tips for a tile table-top. January 27, 2008

    Bandsaw Tire Refurbishing Cost
    New tires for an old bandsaw ain't cheap. May 13, 2005

    Drying Split Catalpa Logs for Benches
    Catalpa dries well and is fairly rot-resistant. January 23, 2012

    Cabinets in a Wide-Angle Corner
    Thoughts on building adjoining frameless cabinets to fit into a 135-degree inside corner. November 10, 2006

    A High-Gloss Painted Panel
    Panel quality may be as important as finish choice and application method. November 13, 2005

    Air-Assisted Airless for Spraying Paint
    Information on the suitability of AAA equipment for applying oil-based paint and waterborne latex paint. March 4, 2009

    Closing Shop for a Vacation Week
    Key people need a break. But how will clients feel when you shut down the whole operation for a week? February 27, 2013

    Cutting Shims
    Fine points of a minor, but important element in cabinet installation: the lowly shim. April 14, 2010

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

    Adhesive Choice for Phenolic-Backed Veneer
    Glue-up advice for adhering phenolic-backed skins to phenolic-impregnated honeycomb stiffener panels. January 26, 2008

    Base Cabinet and Toe Kick Heights
    What's the standard height for a base cabinet and toe kick? February 26, 2012

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

    Correcting an Un-Catalyzed CV Coat
    Thoughts on recovering from an "oops" — forgetting to add catalyst to a batch of conversion varnish. March 9, 2010

    Air Drying Shed Design
    A couple of basic tips, plus an example of a simple drying shed for rough sawn lumber. April 21, 2011

    Drum Sander Sanding Marks
    Drum sanders typically leave "washboard" contact marks, so that sanded pieces still require hand sanding with a random-orbit sander. March 13, 2007

    Breaking router bits
    Why are bits breaking while cutting exterior-grade MDF? November 26, 2001

    Difficulty with Drying Small Loads
    Running a predryer with a quarter charge of green wood is tricky to manage and full of risks. April 24, 2014

    Corner Cabinet Tips and Ideas
    Suggestions for a cabinetmaker getting into building his first corner sink base. January 13, 2009

    Custom Mouldings for Arched Window Tops
    Manufactured windows may not have regular, true, or consistent dimensions. The safest bet is to make a template from the actual window. October 13, 2005

    A Unique Ebonizing Recipe
    Here's a custom chemical brew that goes on yellow and green, then turns deep black when the oil finish hits it. September 16, 2008

    Building a Home Show Display
    Pros share design and construction tips for a trade-show booth presentation. July 2, 2005

    Attaching Cloth to Speaker Cabinets
    Craftsmen share techniques. August 29, 2005

    Constructing a Foam or Plywood Bending Form
    Basic info on building a solid form for gluing up curved laminations. February 14, 2010

    Drying Time for Black Walnut
    Dry slowly to prevent checking, and test with a moisture meter. February 26, 2005

    Cabinet Doors Twisting in the Clamp
    A cabinetmaker tries to understand why door parts twist out of alignment during the assembly process. January 11, 2008

    Allergic Reactions to Wood
    Sawmiller show and tell about rashes and respiratory reactions to contact with various wood species. October 20, 2005

    Diamond Bits Versus Carbide Bits
    Diamond bits last longer in hard materials, but may not be as sharp for quality cutting. January 14, 2008

    Aspen Wood for Cabinets
    It's soft, it's fuzzy, and it takes finish unevenly. Hmm... August 29, 2006

    Constructing Bookshelves Above a Baseboard Heater
    Thoughts on providing airflow for hydronic baseboard heat while supporting a shelf unit above the heat source. February 26, 2007

    Door/drawer gaps in Euro-style cabinets
    Americans need to apply the looser European standards to door and drawer gaps to avoid frustration when ordering these parts from other manufacturers. October 18, 2000

    Dealing with Shake in Hemlock Saw Logs
    Shake in a Hemlock log is a sign of bacterial damage, so sawing the log is probably a waste of time. November 14, 2009

    Catalyzed Finish Expiration Dates
    Pre-cat lacquers are labeled with an expiration date. Use it after that, and here's the trouble you'll have. June 28, 2006

    Correcting Snipe on a Planer
    A few simple tips help a woodworker get his Woodmaster 718 planer into satisfactory shape. February 2, 2012

    Building a Curved Reception Desk
    A quick run-down on creating curved cabinetry. September 26, 2009

    Drying Lumber in the Attic
    It's hot and dry up there — maybe too dry. But for small amounts, attic drying is feasible, though tricky. December 1, 2005

    Disclaimer for Cabinet Installation
    How should a cabinet installer cover himself when he notice defects in the cabinet finish before starting the installation? August 8, 2008

    Compression Bit Size: What's Best
    Half-inch bits run faster, but the 3/8-inch size wastes less. April 10, 2005

    Building Cabinets with Lyptus
    Cabinetmakers discuss the machining qualities and other characteristics of Lyptus (Eucalyptus) wood, and its suitability for cabinet construction. April 6, 2007

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

    Blending a Champagne Stain
    Matching a popular color using the materials at hand

    Cutting creosoted poles
    Advice on cutting (or not cutting) utility poles treated with creosote. June 20, 2000

    Conversion Varnish Dust Problems
    Imperfections in a CV finish could be caused by dust, air, or problems in the sealer coat. Here, pros suggest fixes for each. December 1, 2005

    Cutting Cedar Without Splintering on a CNC Router
    Pros recommend climb-cutting for the first pass, and add other tips. December 6, 2006

    Attaching Removable False Fronts
    Suggestions include clips, magnets, ball catches, and more. May 14, 2006

    Drying Very Large Oak Timbers
    Big timbers should dry very slowly, and even then, the wood may be damaged. May 3, 2011

    Crafting a Tongue for a Horse-Drawn Mower
    Advice on wood choice and fabrication methods for making old-fashioned wooden farm equipment components. December 31, 2012

    Crackle lacquer: How-to
    The basics for applying crackled lacquer finishes. March 26, 2000

    Cupping Door Stile
    A moisture-related wood movement problem leads to a discussion of LVL versus solid wood core material for veneered exterior doors. August 6, 2008

    Availability of Eastern Red Cedar
    Cedar is fast-growing and plentiful. June 14, 2014

    Drying 4" by 12" White Oak
    Slow air-drying before kiln-drying will partially limit the cracking of large pieces of White Oak.

    Blind Corner Pullout Choices
    Big supplier salespeople weigh in on this informative thread about choosing and installing pullout shelving for blind corner cabinets. August 31, 2010

    Buying an Older Model Used CNC Device
    CNC pros advise against buying outdated machines from the 1980s. March 1, 2006

    Converting MBF Price to Cubic Meter Price
    Converting prices and converting volume aren't quite the same process. Here's a discussion. January 31, 2012

    "Cow Tail" Antiquing
    A "cow tail" brush and spatter technique is one tool in the antique finisher's kit. October 14, 2010

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

    Cutting Laminate on a Panel Saw
    Advice on getting clean cuts on sheets of laminate using a vertical panel saw. October 25, 2007

    Bandmill Blade Tension
    Quick tips on blade choice and blade tension. August 18, 2009

    Do tropical trees lose their leaves?
    The Wood Doctor explains that many species of tropical trees are indeed deciduous. 1998.

    Applied mouldings on raised-panel doors
    Ideas for applying mouldings to raised panel doors without affecting panel movement. September 26, 2000

    Cottonwood for Barn Siding
    Advice on using Cottonwood for board and batten siding. June 18, 2010

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

    Blind Corner Cabinet Face Frame Detail
    Advice on how to detail the corner where a blind corner cabinet runs behind its opposite number. October 11, 2012

    Corner Drawer Clearances
    Cabinetmakers work on a layout problem — keeping drawers from crashing at an inside corner. February 13, 2009

    Attaching Freestanding Cabinet End Panels
    Cabinet designers compare details for connecting cabinets to the floor at freestanding ends. March 12, 2014

    Cutting Veneer into Strips for Edgebanding
    Advice on how to soften and cut figured veneer flitches. December 14, 2009

    Dripping HVLP gun
    Troubleshooting a dripping spray gun. March 29, 2000

    Drying Hickory with the Bark
    Secrets of preserving the bark on Hickory during drying. April 18, 2010

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

    Building Arched Cabinets
    A first-timer asks for advice on making a veneer arch. Cabinetmakers suggest products and methods, and show project examples. July 9, 2005

    Air Assisted Airless
    09/24/2014

    Drying Rates of Different Wood Varieties
    Drying rates are complicated because they depend on wood density as well as other factors. October 19, 2013

    Costs of Contact Cement per Square Foot of Product
    Thoughts on the economics of various contact cement application systems. June 12, 2014

    Business Insurance
    Business owners share tips on getting good coverage, and warn about the risks of "going bare." June 12, 2005

    Conditioning lumber -- The final step in drying
    Why conditioning is the last but crucial step in the drying process. December 12, 2000

    Alternative to a Long Through-Bore
    Instead of drilling the length of a long piece, route matching grooves into half-blanks, then glue up. September 28, 2006

    Cabinet Cost Versus House Cost
    What percentage of a house's price might the cabinets cost? Feedback from various locations. August 29, 2005

    Drying hickory lumber
    Avoiding sticker stain and bugs in hickory lumber. December 12, 2000

    Caulking Moulding-to-Cabinet Joints
    Ways to get a decent color match with caulk and nail-hole filler on painted cabinet trim. September 11, 2006

    Cleaning Up Latex Paint
    Tips for getting a latex paint drip off a polyurethane finished surface. August 30, 2005

    Dressing a Wide-Belt Sander Conveyor Belt
    How to touch up an old, stiff, hard conveyor belt on a wide-belt sander. May 18, 2010

    Cargo Container Dehumidifier Kiln
    Where to put the dehumidifier in a cargo-container drying kiln? January 29, 2009

    Calculating Springback
    Simple formula for determining amount of springback in bent solid wood. April 18, 2004

    Base Cabinet Heights for a Tiled Countertop
    Cabinetmakers discuss proper cabinet dimensions to support a tiled countertop. August 29, 2006

    Defining "Slab" and "Flitch"
    For the record, here's what the terms mean to a sawmiller. July 30, 2007

    CNC Router Tables: Is Bigger Better?
    Shop owners tell why a larger table is often a good investment. October 18, 2005

    Are Small-Log Processing Systems Profitable?
    Mill set-ups exist designed to handle small logs. But is it worth the trouble? December 1, 2005

    Black streaks in birch
    Searching for clues to the cause of black streaks, showing up in birch dowels during manufacturing. 1998.

    An Appropriate Finish for Slate
    Wood finishes won't work well with stone. Instead, use a stone sealer. June 10, 2006

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

    Attaching an Aggregate and Saw Blade to a CNC Machine
    Here's a basic explanation of how you go about equipping a CNC machine with the capability to saw square shapes out of panels. June 30, 2007

    Autodesk Inventor
    03/25/2013

    Aqua Fortis Finishes and Veneer Adhesive
    Will aqua fortis finish break down the glue bond for a veneered countertop? June 28, 2013

    Conversion Varnish as Primer Under Paint
    Will a CV prime coat be compatible with latex paint? In this thread, pros advise against it. October 8, 2005

    Black Cherry, Choke Cherry, Pin Cherry
    What people call "cherry" is not all the same, or all equally valuable. November 18, 2006

    Caster Hardware for a Mobile Kitchen Island
    Heavy-duty industrial casters are recommended, but nylon slides may also work. November 22, 2005

    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

    Attaching Drawer Slides to Solid Wood Cabinet Sides
    How to install drawer slides so that wood movement won't cause trouble. April 18, 2006

    Characteristics of Kingwood
    Expensive, prone to movement, and maybe allergenic — but it sure is beautiful. March 12, 2006

    Applying Contact Cement by Spray
    Low-solvent spray canister contact cement sometimes creates telegraphing of spray overlap areas.August 15, 2011

    Changing out Air Caps, Needles, and Nozzles on HVLP Sprayers
    Usually all three parts are swapped out at once, but sometimes it makes sense to mix and match. August 8, 2008

    CNC Training
    07/25/2014

    Cleaning Up Stripped Doors
    A paint-thinner fix for glossy spots on stripped and refinished doors. January 2, 2012

    Drying Hickory and Ash without Sticker Stain
    Timing and handling both play a role. February 26, 2005

    Bubbles in Brushed-On Varnish
    Brushes sometimes add air bubbles to varnish. Here are tips on preventing it. August 21, 2006

    Battened Plank Door Detail
    Here's a way to kerf the boards in a solid wood door to help absorb wood movement. February 5, 2007

    After-the-kiln powderpost beetle infestation
    Who's responsible for a powderpost beetle infestation, two years after the wood was kiln-dried? June 27, 2000

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

    Dowel case joinery guidelines
    Basics on doweling for case construciton. April 25, 2001

    Cherry Cabinets with Birch Interiors
    Ideas on how to finish off the ends of cabinets built with different species of plywood for interiors and exteriors. February 26, 2007

    Drying green tongue-and-groove pine
    Success in drying green, already-machined lumber has much to do with the species. 1998.

    Best Cad/cam Software For The $$.
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    Re: HSK63f Spindle Tool
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    Re: Headphones on the shop floor
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    Re: Plam delaminating issues
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    Re: Wishy washy software
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    Re: Wood top
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    Re: Drop in orders?
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    Re: Exterior Door Panel Longevity
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    Re: Auction sites
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    Re: RTA Fittings
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    Re: Headphones/Earbuds in the shop
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    Re: soft close side mount drawer guides
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    Re: 1/4'' shelf pin hole drill with stop collar
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/20) -- I did what Mark suggested decades ago. Can't fail. I've also ground the drill bit down s ...

    Re: 1/4'' shelf pin hole drill with stop collar
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/20) -- Cut a piece of 3/4" x 3/4" scrap the length of your chucked drill bit minus yo ...

    Re: wood shrinkage question
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    Re: Valspar cv not drying
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    Re: Valspar cv not drying
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/20) -- Valspar cv has a shelf life. Check the date on the can. This could be the problem. ...

    Re: Dining table failure
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    Re: Does Lean work on a construction site?
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    Re: Phantom Lines
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    Re: Interior Designer Commision
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/20) -- I'm having a hard time understanding why it is an issue what she drives, Ferra ...

    Re: CNC improving edge cut quality when using compression bits
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    Re: Table Finish Advice
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    Re: Have experience or interest in a co-op shop?
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    Re: Moving melamine???
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    Re: Wood Cad Cam blind dado construction
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    Re: Dispensing thinners from 5g cans? Hand pumps?
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    Re: quartersawn red oak treads and risers over old stairs
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    Re: Should I invest in a cabinet company?
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    Re: Eyebrow head Pivot
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    Re: Homemade Pellets for Pellet Stove
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    Re: Flipping Sheet Material
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    Re: Professionalism
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    Re: finishing wood tops
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    Re: sanding profiled trim and molding
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    Re: Low hanging fruit
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    Re: Chiseling corners in MDF shaker door
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    Re: Low hanging fruit
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    Re: Headphones on the shop floor
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    Re: Remuneration
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    Re: Remuneration
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    Re: Contact spreader
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    Re: Pallmann Magic Oil 2k finish issue
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    Re: Cleaning glue off stave door cores
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    Re: The Death Of CabnetWare
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    Re: Wear your ear protection
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/20) -- Parrot Zik. http://www.parrot.com/ca/products/zik2/ Wireless, noise cancelling, ...

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    Re: Labor Market/Finding Workers
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    Re: blade sharpenings
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    Re: Business Opportunity
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    Re: Need advice on bits
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    Re: Music in the Shop
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    Re: Music in the Shop
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/20) -- Interior woodwork SHALL be built from lumber that has been properly dried to an appropriate E ...

    Re: Trying to expand our tambour sales
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    Re: Hinge replacements
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    Re: Growing black locust in MN
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    Re: CNC Routing brass plate
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