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    Scie à refendre à ligne de colle
    Une scie à refendre droite permet-elle des coupes suffisamment nettes pour des joints collés ? 18 novembre 2006

    Glue Line Rip Saw
    Will a straight-line rip saw make cuts clean enough for glue joints? November 18, 2006

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Managing a Late-Paying Customer
    Advice on handling a good customer who has slipped disturbingly far behind on payments on his account. December 1, 2010

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

    Fish-Eye Problems in a Table Refinishing Job
    Here's a detailed and comprehensive thread about the causes of fisheye and the options for fixing it, from simple to advanced.June 18, 2013

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

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

    mounting screws
    July 24, 2005

    Proper Depth for Frameless Cabinets
    In a long discussion, cabinetmakers share observations, opinions and experiences about the dimensions of frameless cabinets. December 14, 2005

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Price Vs. Time Quartering white Oak
    October 30, 2005

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Crown Moulding Attachment Details
    Methods for mounting crown moulding on frameless and face-frame cabinets (with clear, useful drawings). April 13, 2010

    Bad Client
    09/08/2014

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

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

    Widebelt Accuracy
    10/03/2013

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

    Tablesaw guards
    Safe standard and alternative tablesaw guards and splitters. July 24, 2001

    Troubleshooting Finish Chipping
    A finisher asks for help with top-coat chipping of catalyzed finishes. A change in sanding methods turns out to be the culprit. August 30, 2005

    Vertical Panel Saw Score and Cut Accuracy
    Advice on adjustments to keep the score cut and the through cut aligned on an older vertical panel saw. October 13, 2012

    Down-Sizing the Motor on a Used Sander
    A shop owner can get a great deal on a used wide-belt, but he doesn't think his shop has the amps to run it. What are his options for matching his power to the machine? September 17, 2008

    Moulder Maintenance in a Dusty Shop
    Advice on a lubrication and cleaning routine for a moulder in a shop with inadequate dust collection. January 29, 2009

    Fine Points of Bandmill Blade Tension
    Blade characteristics, including steel type, gauge, and width, are factors in determining the best tension to apply to the blade in service. January 18, 2011

    Troubleshooting SawStop False Trips
    Saw Stop blade brakes rarely activate without reason. But in this case ... February 17, 2012

    Milling Radius Crown Moulding
    Advice on how to run pieces of radius crown moulding using a tilting head shaper. January 22, 2006

    Pocket Screw Machine Slow Operation
    Maintenance and cleaning tips that may restore a multi-head pneumatic pocket screw machine to its former quickness. August 15, 2011

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

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

    Buying a Sliding Table Saw
    A second-hand, high-quality slider is a good investment. Here are tips on tuning it up and getting the best out of it. February 16, 2012

    Troubleshooting Wavy Lumber
    A load of custom-sawn lumber has high and low spots. Pros weigh in on the likely causes. August 22, 2005

    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

    Repairing a Screw Hole in a P-Lam Desktop
    Repair options for a punctured plastic laminate desk. January 14, 2013

    Blade Life when Sawing Old Utility Poles
    A discussion of why treated power poles are death to bandmill blades. April 27, 2007

    Gauging Moulder Belt Tension
    Tips on how to set and maintain proper belt tension. October 30, 2005

    Gloves for Saw Operators
    Woodworkers suggest some tough, skin-tight, high-friction gloves for use around power equipment. April 21, 2011

    Adjusting a DJ-15/DJ-20 Jointer
    Instructions for aligning the infeed and outfeed tables on an older Delta jointer. October 3, 2009

    CNC Training
    07/25/2014

    Bandsaw Belt Slipping
    Poor alignment between the belt and the pulley is the likeliest explanation for a bandsaw drive belt slipping off its pulley. October 19, 2014

    Planning and implementing forest operations to achieve sustainable forests: Proceedings of papers presented at the joint meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering and International Union of Forest Research Organizations.
    Contains a variety of papers presented at the joint meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering and International Union of Forest Research Organizations Subject Group S3.04 and that support the meeting theme `Planning and Implementing Forest Operations to Achieve Sustainable Forests.` 1996

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

    Capacité de déchirure des joints de colle sur la scie à refendre Gang
    Tim Brown, de Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, propose des conseils sur la préparation des pièces, l'installation, l'entretien et le fonctionnement de l'équipement, qui vous permettront d'obtenir un assemblage adapté au collage des chants directement à partir de la scie circulair ......

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

    Affûtage de lames de scie circulaire
    La catégorie « Matériel de fabrication de chaises » comprend une grande variété d'outils et de machines, spécialisés et plus généraux. 20 septembre 2008

    Chair Making Equipment
    The category "chair-making equipment" includes a wide variety of specialized and more general tools and machines. September 20, 2008

    Competing on Price in a Tough Market
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to squeeze dollars out of an estimate and still make a buck. August 14, 2009

    Cope and Stick Joinery with a Router
    Tips on door construction using a router table and sled, and an extended discussion about outsourcing doors versus building them in house. June 28, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Labor Charge to Hang Doors
    Millwork installers discuss the steps, labor time and cost for installing interior pass-through doors. October 4, 2005

    Fragile Points on Textured MDF
    High-density fiberboard may be better than medium-density fiberboard for sculpting a contoured surface. September 28, 2009

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

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

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

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

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

    Buying Shop Equipment at Online Auction Sites
    Some people report satisfaction; others, not so much. So it's "buyer beware." February 9, 2008

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

    Making a Wood Edge Flush with a Laminate Top
    Flushing up the top surface of a wood-edged laminate countertop is tricky, any way you do it. Here are some suggestions. April 10, 2007

    Routing Dadoes with a Vertical Panel Saw
    People who have relied on a vertical panel saw for dadoing panels say the idea is problematic at best. February 26, 2007

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

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

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

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

    Safe Design and Operation of Portable Circular Power Saws
    Two hands on the saw is the safest way, say the safety experts. September 16, 2005

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

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

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

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

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

    Baltic Birch Plywood Dovetail Tearout Problems
    Dry veneers on plywood are brittle and tear out easily. These tips may improve your results, though. February 20, 2008

    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

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

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

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

    Hand-held Router Accuracy
    Routers are not perfectly centered from the factory, and require tuning. You'll notice it on fine-tolerance work such as dovetail joinery.October 4, 2011

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

    Is a Laminate Slitter Worth It?
    Praise for laminate slitters. October 26, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Configuration for Cowards
    Basics of configuration December 5, 2001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Cupping of newly cut lumber
    Why would all the lumber in one kiln load cup toward the sapwood? January 16, 2002

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

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

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

    Buying a Used Straight Line Rip Saw
    Maintenance, wear and tear, and other factors to consider when purchasing a second-hand straight line rip saw. November 14, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Dovetails on the CNC
    The CNC may not be the fastest way to produce dovetail joinery, but if you have spare CNC time available there are ways to do it. Here are suggestions. March 22, 2013

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

    Which Grinder for Sharpening Lathe Tools
    Sharpening suggestions from satisfied sharpeners. March 28, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Aligning an Older-Model 4-Head Push Through Moulder
    It's hard to eliminate snipe on some older moulders. Here, experts supply some tips. April 19, 2006

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

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

    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

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

    Dealing with CNC Off-Fall
    CNCs can rapidly create a huge pile of odd-shaped scrap. Here's how shop owners manage the mess. August 19, 2008

    Thicknessing Stock for Arched Moulding Production
    Advice on achieving thickness tolerances in thin rips for gluing up arched moulding blanks. October 19, 2013

    Fitting a Router Base to a Router Table
    Tips on tapping new holes for mounting a router onto a table when the existing holes don't line up. November 28, 2006

    Trimming Laminate Applied to a Cylinder
    Pros describe tool setups for accomplishing this tricky detail. October 2, 2005

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

    Fixing Bad Crown Miters
    12/09/2013

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

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

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

    Maintenir le panneau de spoiler avec des vis en nylon
    Percer et fraiser les trous de vis. 10 avril 2005

    Répétabilité au niveau du Shaper
    Conseils sur la configuration des façonneuses pour produire systématiquement des moulures identiques à celles d'une série précédente. 16 juin 2010

    Milling Timbers to Minimize Warp
    Either "box the heart," or stay away from the pith altogether. March 16, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Installing Pre-Finished Millwork Versus Finishing on Site
    and in most cases, a higher-quality job. April 6, 2007

    Achieving Consistent Color on Large Jobs
    It can be tricky to keep color consistent on a large area of wall paneling. Here, finishers discuss the approaches that work. February 13, 2006

    Color-Matching Cocoa Melamine with Finish on Solid Cherry
    Advice on how to sneak up on a commercially produced melamine's hue, using custom finish on real Cherry. February 17, 2014

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

    Open Pored Finish
    12/22/2014

    Working with Ribbon Mahogany and Brazilian Cherry
    Tips on machining and staining two very hard, and very visually interesting, exotic hardwoods. October 27, 2005

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

    Couteaux de rabotage affûtés récupérant les copeaux
    Des menuisiers tentent de comprendre pourquoi les copeaux ne s'échappent pas de la pièce après le retour d'un jeu de fers de rabotage de la meuleuse. 14 mars 2006

    CNC Tool Choice to Limit Laminate Chipping
    Lots of CNC users experience chipping problems when machining laminated panels. Here's a discussion. June 28, 2010

    Tabs Vs. Onion Skinning To Hold Pieces
    01/29/2018

    Configurations de façonnage pour menuiserie complexe
    Voici un long fil de discussion qui explore les choix de façonneuses, les équipements d'atelier et les gabarits pour la menuiserie avancée, comme les châssis de fenêtre à tenon et mortaise. 14 octobre 2008

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

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

    - Spreadsheet Calculation Program -- for Curves, Angles, Compound Miters and Springback
    Free downloadable program(s) in both Excel and MS Works, including illustrations that support the formulas.. August 6, 2002

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

    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

    Balancing moulder heads
    A discussion about out-of-balance knives in a moulder/planer. June 13, 2001

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

    Wide Belt Sander Platen and Drum Issues
    Understanding how the platen and the drum interact can help you get the best performance from a widebelt sander. July 15, 2012

    Problèmes de plateau et de tambour de ponceuse à large bande
    Comprendre l'interaction entre le plateau et le tambour peut vous aider à optimiser les performances d'une ponceuse à large bande. 15 juillet 2012

    Effectiveness Of Peel And Stick Veneer
    01/29/2013

    Veneering cylindrical pieces
    Applying veneer to drums. (From WOODWEB's Veneer Forum) January 21, 2003

    Machine Setup for Lock Miters
    Lock miter setup requires a lot of fiddling, so a permanent dedicated machine can be most efficient. April 6, 2011

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

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

    Converting Board Foot Pricing to Lineal Foot Pricing
    Let's run through the arithmetic one more time. April 20, 2006

    Running Face Frames to the Floor
    Ideas for a custom look with face-frame cabinetry. December 6, 2006

    Adjustment Problems and Customer Care
    An extended discussion of how to handle a customer who repeatedly calls about minor drawer alignment issues on custom cabinetry. December 6, 2008

    Are Solid Wood Cabinets Practical to Build?
    A long, highly informative discussion of the practical and other issues involved in building and selling cabinetry made from solid wood rather than plywood or composites. February 26, 2007

    Cabinet Specs for Value and Durability
    Cabinetmakers recommend material and hardware choices for a school project. April 14, 2010

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

    Cost Factors in Adding Face Frames to Frameless Cabinets
    Another take on how a frameless shop can add face frames to their repertory without adding too much cost. April 20, 2008

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

    Door-Building Productivity
    How fast can you make cabinet doors? Cabinetmakers discuss manpower, machinery, and door construction speed. July 5, 2006

    Setting Yourself Apart from the Crowd
    What makes a cabinetmaker's offerings special for high-end customers? February 12, 2009

    Unequally Sized Doors on a Corner Cabinet
    Is it okay for the doors on a corner cabinet to be slightly different widths? Opinions here say yes. November 23, 2012

    Bandsaw Tire Refurbishing Cost
    New tires for an old bandsaw ain't cheap. May 13, 2005

    Copeaux de scie à panneaux en mélamine À l'intérieur du livre
    Les vides entre les pièces empilées pourraient en être la cause. 10 avril 2005

    Outils de coupe ascendante, descendante ou de compression
    Quel est le meilleur choix ? Cela dépend de l'utilisation (et de votre technique). 10 avril 2005

    Steam Bending Thick Walnut
    03/26/2014

    Vitesse de coupe de la rosace
    La vitesse de rotation des perceuses à colonne est généralement trop faible pour permettre un usinage optimal des rosaces, notamment dans les bois difficiles. 21 mai 2009

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

    Sanding and Buffing Solid Surface Countertops
    Professionals share views about grits, buffing compounds, tool technique, and more. July 25, 2005

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

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

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

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

    Building a "Club Couch" from Scratch
    A newcomer to furniture building learns on his first couch, and gets feedback. October 19, 2013

    Troubleshooting Glue Joint Failure in Maple
    A discussion about various issues that could cause glue-line failure in joints made with freshly machined quartersawn maple. October 2, 2007

    Limits Of PVA In Structural Bonding?
    05/21/2012

    Bending Stair Rail in Three Dimensions
    Experienced stair rail professionals weigh in on a deep and complex subject — multi-dimensional wood bending — in this long, detailed thread. February 25, 2009

    Quality Control in Cabinet Door Fabrication
    This conversation starts with a question about adhesive choices for frame and panel door construction, but broadens out into a discussion about the acceptable incidence of defects across a range of door quality measures. December 9, 2013

    Troubleshooting Glue Line Swelling in Furniture
    In this long and complicated thread, woodworkers and experts try to figure out what's causing a slight ridge to form at the glue line in a wood chair lamination. July 29, 2014

    Troubleshooting Failure with an Iron-On Dried-Glue Veneer Application
    Pros discuss the probable reasons for bubbling of veneer that was applied using a hot iron and dried yellow glue. September 27, 2008

    Repairing Cracks in Old Church Pews
    Swings in heat and humidity have opened up cracks in some old pews. Furnituremakers suggest practical repairs. September 26, 2006

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

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

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

    A Laminated Bent Chair Leg
    Furniture makers take a close look at the concept of building a bent chair leg by laminating cross-grain thin sawn layers into a thicker member. May 18, 2010

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

    Vacuum-Pressing with a Curved Mold
    Vacuum-press inventor and expert Ted Hunter presents this step-by-step illustrated tutorial on making and using a curved mold with a vacuum press. July 16, 2006

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

    Differences Between Types Of Titebond Glue
    10/13/2014

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

    End Joint Splitting in Table Glue-Ups
    Here's a long troubleshooting discussion about splits that form at the end joints between boards in a round table top. August 29, 2014

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

    Borate-Treating Freshly Sawn Wood
    Ideas, thoughts, and tips for using borax and borate solutions to make green lumber bug-resistant. June 12, 2006

    From Log to Furniture
    A newcomer has logs and wants to make some furniture. The sawmill forum has advice for him. January 14, 2013

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

    Entry Door Materials
    Pros discuss wood choice, finishing, and construction methods for a durable exterior door. October 4, 2005

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

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

    Plank Doors with Stave Cores
    Advice on stave-core construction for a plank door. March 26, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Adhesive Failure in a Cherry Glue-Up
    Troubleshooting a glue joint failure with Titebond adhesive on solid Cherry. October 11, 2012

    Installing a U-Shaped Countertop
    Pros study the awkward problem of installing a big, heavy laminated countertop into a space that is enclosed on three sides. September 5, 2006

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

    Troubleshooting and Repair of Glue Failure in an Exterior Door
    A raised-panel Hickory exterior door behind a glass storm door is coming apart from the effects of solar heat and moisture condensation. What can be learned (or done) in this situation? June 3, 2007

    Mitering a Solid Wood L-Shaped Top
    A discussion of the risks inherent in building a corner into a solid wood table or counter top. April 24, 2014

    Glue Choices for Chairs and Stools
    Furnituremakers discuss which glues they like, and why. April 30, 2006

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

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

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

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

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

    Veneering Marquetry with Hide Glue
    Advise on gluing up a complex marquetry panel with hide glue. June 11, 2014

    Glue Choice for Butcher-Block Wood Counter
    Thoughts on adhesive choice and also in-service care and maintenance for a solid wood countertop. January 20, 2011

    Strip Laminating Teak
    Advice on adhesives and techniques for gluing up Teak strips to make rough stock for a curved moulding profile. June 26, 2009

    Getting a Good Glue Joint with Cherry
    Hard woods may burnish on the planer, interfering with the wood's ability to take glue for good adhesion. Here's advice on dealing with the issue. May 11, 2008

    100% Waterproof Glue For Production
    04/14/2012

    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

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

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

    Band mills versus circular mills
    Choosing the right sawmill for your unique operation. April 3, 2004

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

    Drying Large Rounds - Preventing Splitting
    Is it possible to dry these without problems? October 20, 2003

    Value-Added Product Opportunities for Sawmill Operations
    Forum technical advisor Steve Brakovitch kicks off a discussion of value-added products that sawmillers can produce using their lumber products or even their incidental waste. May 13, 2005

    Steam-Bending Hardwood Veneer Strips
    A description of the hot-pipe method for bending 1/16-inch veneer strips. February 3, 2011

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

    How to Deal with Stair-Tread Glue Joint Failure
    Shrinking Jatoba wood stair treads are failing at the glue line. Here's a discussion of the causes, with ideas for prevention or repair. December 6, 2007

    Black Stains on Curly Cherry Veneer
    Figuring out the source of discoloration on a beautiful figured cherry veneer. June 28, 2006

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

    Salvaging painted heart pine
    Ideas for removing lead paint and nails from heart pine beams. August 12, 2001

    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

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

    Gluing Treated Lumber
    Preservative treatments leave wood wet. But once it dries thoroughly, adhesives should be able to grip. October 2, 2007

    Repairing an Old Wood Door
    Tips on replacing the bottom portion of a Cypress exterior door, with structurally strong joinery and a passable visual blend. November 2, 2010

    Costs To Consider In Milling Oak
    12/21/2013

    Mobile Saw for Breaking Down Logs
    A sawmill set up to process small logs needs a mobile saw to break down occasional stands of larger trees. Sawmillers offer advice. October 29, 2012

    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

    Storing Moulder Knives
    Shop owners trade ideas for keeping track of all those moulder knives. December 26, 2006

    Air-Drying Very Thin Boards
    A discussion of how to sticker and dry 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch green wood. December 31, 2005

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

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

    Drying a Large Butcher Block
    There are ways to dry a large one-piece block without checks developing. October 20, 2005

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

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

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

    Shrinkage in MDF Crown Moulding
    Ideas for installing MDF crown so as to minimize shrinkage, and its harmful effects. August 7, 2006

    Adhesives for Use with Bamboo Plywood
    Here's some info about the dimensional stability of bamboo plywood, and advice about adhesive choices. April 27, 2011

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

    Mill Shed Show and Tell
    Bandmill owners share photos of the shelters they have built for their saws. February 27, 2013

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

    Troubleshooting a "Wavy" Cut
    Sawyers suggest reasons that a portable bandsaw blade might wander at the beginning of each cut. August 30, 2005

    Rust on Bandmill Rails
    Lubricating the rails is part of routine maintenance, especially if the mill sees a lot of down time. Here's some detailed advice.September 5, 2011

    Causes for Wavy Bandmill Cuts
    Two more reasons a bandsaw mill may start to make wavy cuts. December 15, 2005

    Home-Built Re-Saw Rig
    Photo and discussion of a re-sawing bandsaw setup. September 14, 2006

    What Glue Bonds Pb Edge To A Melamine Face.
    06/15/2012

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

    Quel est le bois le plus dur sur Terre ?
    Anecdote pour les amateurs de bois. Il existe du bois dur, mes amis. 11 avril 2008

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    Troubleshooting Moulder Head Movement
    Pros help figure out the problem with a moulder's top head. September 28, 2006

    Choosing Dado and Groover Blades
    The voice of experience on different cutter brands. June 18, 2005

    Choisir des lames à rainurer et à rainurer
    L'expérience des différentes marques de cutters. 18 juin 2005

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

    Effective and User-Friendly "Green" Finish Coatings
    For quality and environmental benefits, tung oil is hard to beat. But this thread includes other suggestions, along with some valuable discussion. April 21, 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Gluing White Oak for Exterior Service
    This discussion supplies good insight into the various ways glued joints can fail, and the reasons. February 1, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

    Success with Finicky Polyurethanes
    Some polyurethanes require just the right touch, and even an experienced finisher may experience runs, orange peel, or other problems. May 16, 2014

    How to Tell Maple Plywood from Birch
    Made into plywood, the two species look similar. Here are tips on telling them apart. January 11, 2007

    Performance Issues with "Roasted Birch"
    The process of heating wood to 300°F takes a toll in terms of strength, durability, and workability. December 9, 2008

    Tweaking a Segmented Infeed Roller on a Wide Planer
    A woodshop owner considers whether he can modify his infeed roller so it won't leave marks on the lumber. June 18, 2009

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

    Producing Quarter-Inch Thickness Lumber
    Here are several different approaches to the challenge of producing very thin board lumber. January 17, 2011

    CNC Dust Brush Issues
    Brush strips around CNC routers may pick up sawdust and chips and drop them during tool changes. Here, equipment owners discuss alternative dust skirt materials. October 1, 2005

    Finish for an Ipe Countertop
    Ipe is such a troublesome wood to work and finish that these pros suggest using a different wood for an indoor project. August 26, 2006

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

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

    Running Synthetic Trim Materials Through a Moulder
    Advice on running plastic trim stock through a moulder. July 28, 2006

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

    Buffing to High Gloss
    Tips on getting that high, mirror-like shine. August 9, 2005

    Shop-Built CNC Vacuum Table
    A detailed discussion of how to fabricate a vacuum table for an older CNC. December 9, 2008

    Shop-Built Vacuum Pod Solutions
    Here's a detailed discussion of making your own vacuum hold-down pods, with a side discussion on laser positioning and router control. February 19, 2013

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

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

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

    Gluing Spoilboard
    03/14/2020

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

    Solutions for a Curling Spoilboard
    You can flip the spoilboard when it curls and flycut the other side, or you can fasten it down at the perimeter with nylon screws. March 28, 2010

    Vacuum Capacity, Spoilboards, and Hold-down Effectiveness
    A nested CNC owner wonders if his vacuum pump has enough horsepower. Others chime in with observations about spoilboards, gaskets, and assessing vacuum pump performance. February 13, 2006

    CNC Dust Collection Improvements
    CNC owners discuss ways to boost the effectiveness of CNC dust collection and keep the table and shop clean. March 12, 2009

    Spoilboard Clean Up Between Cycles
    03/12/2015

    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

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

    Cut Depth Into Spoilboard
    11/17/2020

    Dust Collection for MDF Dust
    Advice on controlling fine dust produced while machining MDF on a CNC. January 14, 2013

    Calibrating a CNC Spindle
    Tips on how to adjust a CNC spindle for accuracy. August 29, 2014

    Vacuum Holding Power and Material Thickness
    Is vacuum hold-down less effective when you're machining thinner sheet goods? May 15, 2012

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

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

    Pin Indexing for Two-Sided Drilling
    Here are some ideas for quick, accurate positioning of panels when you need to drill holes from both sides. October 26, 2012

    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

    CNC Off-Load Devices
    Thoughts on accessories for pushing cut parts off the CNC table. December 24, 2009

    Low-End Options for Bleed Board Vacuum
    A small bleed-board parts hold-down setup for occasional use can be practically powered using shop vacuums. September 3, 2010

    Holding Down The Spoilboard With Nylon Screws
    Drill and countersink the screw holes. April 10, 2005

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

    Bandsaw Blade Speeds and Pulley Ratios
    Figuring out how to adapt a motor to an old bandsaw. December 9, 2010

    Vitesses de la lame de scie à ruban et rapports de poulie
    Comment adapter un moteur à une vieille scie à ruban. 9 décembre 2010

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

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

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

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

    Finishing Laser-Cut Edges
    A manufacturer asks how to finish the charred edges of laser-cut Baltic Birch. April 14, 2005

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

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

    Melamine: Why?
    If you think melamine is for cheap manufactured imported cabinets, think again. This discussion explores the varied character of melamine, including its appropriate use in some top-dollar projects. August 16, 2012

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

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

    Contrôle de la précision et de la qualité de l'aléseuse horizontale
    Voici un long fil de discussion détaillé avec des photos sur la façon d'assurer un perçage et un chevillage précis lors de la fabrication de portes avec une simple aléseuse horizontale. 3 novembre 2010

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

    New Church Altar Implodes In Dry Conditions
    02/24/2014

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

    Thousand Canker Disease Quarantine Rules
    03/10/2013

    Modèles de fours 4 – Modèles de séchoirs à bois chauffés à l'énergie solaire – Partie 4
    Un article approfondi de Gene Wengert et Luiz Carlos Oliveira

    Choisir des lames de scie circulaire à table
    Réflexions sur le choix d'une lame de scie circulaire pour couper du contreplaqué et pour refendre du bois dur. 26 mars 2010

    Affûtage de couteaux de façonnage personnalisés
    Est-il judicieux d'affûter soi-même ses couteaux de façonnage ? 6 juin 2001

    Déroutage en retrait avec un façonneur
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    Re: Cutting Drawer Box notches for undermount
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    Re: Cutting Drawer Box notches for undermount
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    Re: Cutting Drawer Box notches for undermount
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/5) -- I will try and do a video of how I do this so you can see exactly how simple it is for me ...

    Re: Cutting Drawer Box notches for undermount
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    Re: Cutting Drawer Box notches for undermount
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    Re: Cutting Drawer Box notches for undermount
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    Re: Cutting Drawer Box notches for undermount
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    Re: Cutting Drawer Box notches for undermount
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