The WOODWEB Update - #090
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In this issue:

=> WOODWEB's Forestry Forum
(Cultivate some conversation)

=> WOODWEB Knowledge Base Highlights
(The latest additions to this growing resource)

=> Finishing Forum Technical Advisor
(Meet Bob Niemeyer)

=> Hot Threads
(A sampling of current forum discussions)

=> Industry News, Sales and Specials Offers
(Don't miss important info and great deals)

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=> WOODWEB's Forestry Forum

Have you got tree planting troubles, pest problems, or
simply a strong desire to share your love of silviculture
with others? Then WOODWEB's Forestry Forum is the place for
you! Join in some tree-centric talk at:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/forestry.pl

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=> WOODWEB Knowledge Base Highlights

If you're exploring design ideas for the latest in home
entertainment - large screen and flat TVs - you'll want to
tune in to this recent Knowledge Base addition. Full color
illustrations provide a few ideas.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/TV_cabinets.html

It's spring again and things are heating up. But what's the
best glazing material to get things cooking inside your
solar kiln? Read on to find out...
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Solar_kiln_glazing.html

Glazing is a popular topic in this round of new Knowledge
Base articles. Now we're talking 'glaze' in the finishing
sense... A mystery sample must be matched.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Glaze_technique_problem.html

The search is on for an efficient, low-tech (non-CNC)
method for squaring panels. Recommendations on equipment
and method come flooding in.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Lowtech_panel_squaring.html

Vacuum drying may have been around for over a century, but
the technology is just now being explored by many. Size of
stock and manufacturer is taken into account when tallying
up the advantages.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Advantages_of_vacuum_drying.html

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=> Finishing Forum Technical Advisor

Bob Niemeyer is a Technical Representative with over 22
years experience as a job estimator, lead finisher, manager
and trainer of personnel. Currently, Bob also owns and
operates a furniture touchup business in Madison, WI. Visit
the Finishing Forum at:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl

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=> Hot Threads

Ready to join an explosive conversation at the Finishing
Forum? Affordable, explosion-proof lighting is the topic today.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read=257346

This finisher needs to complete a camouflage job on some
cabinetry. Can you offer advice on how to solve the problem
by using two fillers that don't quite match the final finish?
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read=259361

Delicate surgery is taking place at the Sawing and Drying
Forum. The utensil of choice? A chainsaw! Click this link
to join a discussion on removing metal from sawlogs:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=259082

A question of equipment has arisen at the Solid Wood
Machining Forum: To produce stile and rail doors in-house,
should this shop use a series of shapers or a moulder? If
you have an opinion, chime in:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.pl?read=258796

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=> Industry News, Sales and Specials Offers

You'll find special deals on lathes, bandsaws and more at
WOODWEB's Industry Sales and Special Offers:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/specialoffers.pl
And at the Industry News, get the latest info on upcoming
courses and tradeshows:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl

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