The WOODWEB Update - #150

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In this issue:

=> Search Lumber Exchange by Location
(Find local listings)

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

=> Record Traffic at WOODWEB
(Visitors numbers keep climbing)

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

=> Integra Tooling Announces Sale
(15% off select items for limited time)

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=> Search Lumber Exchange by Location

WOODWEB's revamped Lumber and Wood Products Exchange is
busier than ever, and we've just made it even easier to
find what you're looking for. Now, you can sort listings
by location, as well as type, description and date.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/exchanges/lumber.cgi

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This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by
WOODBIDS.COM:

MACHINERY CLEARANCE AUCTION October 13-20TH, 2005 at
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You will find Woodworking Machinery fitting any need!

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=> Knowledge Base Highlights

With a large quantity of random-sized doors lying in wait,
the search is on for a finishing rack design that will
allow the doors to spin, then pivot, then be rolled out
to the drying area.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Finishing_Rack_for_Wood_Doors.html

This shop is facing a desperate situation: with a chipping
problem in freshly finished cabinet doors, profits are down.
The strange part is that no changes had been made in
finishing schedule.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Troubleshooting_Finish_Chipping.html

An eccentric client, who prefers to take her supper seated
on the floor, has commissioned a dinner table at coffee
table height. This table, however, must accommodate others...
so the legs need to extend to standard dining table height.
Design ideas are passed around at:
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Table_Leg_Extensions.html

An expensive speaker set on top of a high-end piece of oak
furniture... At first glance, this scene doesn't present any
problems - until it's revealed that the speaker is not only 
stuck, but completely adhered to the tabletop.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Naugahyde_Stuck_to_a_Lacquer_Tabletop.html

It may sound like a nice idea to have someone else handle
the sales of your fine furniture... But does selling through
galleries really make sense for you?
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Selling_Furniture_Through_a_Gallery.html

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This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by
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=> Record Traffic at WOODWEB

WOODWEB is experiencing record traffic. We recently topped
25,000 visitors in one day.

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=> Hot Threads

This straightforward question comes from the Cabinet and
Millwork Installation Forum: Do you install uppers or
lowers first, and why? Pros and cons of working from the
top of the kitchen - or the bottom - are welcome at:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/install.pl?read=428561

How many of you size the width of your stock with a
planer? One woodworker is searching out the most efficient
method of doing this, and welcomes advice on special jigs
and techniques for edging.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=428121

When the estimate for replacing the custom-sized filters
in a dust collector comes back at $8400, this woodshop
manager wonders if he can retrofit the system for less.
He's looking for help in working out the kinks in his
new design, which would use canister-type filters.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/dust.pl?read=428209

When she starts spraying the first 5' x 9' conference
table in this job, this finisher has trouble laying down
an even, wet coat on a surface that is too large to cover
all at once. Is it her technique - or her finish - that
must be modified?
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read=429327

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This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by
C.R. Onsrud, Inc.:

Manufacturer of CNC routers, inverted routers, and routing
accessories

Web highlights:
* Video Demos Online
* Machine Specifications
* 24 Hour Parts and Service
* User Testimonials

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=> Integra Tooling Announces Sale

Integra offers 15% off their complete line of toolholders,
collets and accessories plus a free collet of your choice
for each toolholder purchased.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/specialoffers.pl?read=429554

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