The WOODWEB Update - #180
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In this issue:
=> Drying Seminars to be Taught by Gene Wengert
(Beginners and advanced classes in Memphis)
=> Knowledge Base Highlights
(The latest additions to this growing resource)
=> Software For Sawyers
(Seven programs added to the Software Connection)
=> Hot Threads
(A sampling of current forum discussions)
=> Featured Project
(Bubinga kitchen)
=> Special Offer
(Tractivity's Sales and Order Module)
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=> Drying Seminars to be Taught by Gene Wengert
The National Hardwood Lumber Association announced that
the Beginner Drying School, March 12-14, 2007 and Advanced
Drying School, April 23-24, 2007 will be held in Memphis
at the NHLA headquarters. Instructor: Gene Wengert.
Contact Glenn Lowery at 901-377-1818 or g.lowery@nhla.com.
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=> Knowledge Base Highlights
Direct mail - does it work? Many pros have had success
promoting their businesses this way, but they emphasize
the importance of adhering to a simple set of rules.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/DirectMail_Marketing.html
Getting the technique down when spray-applying contact
cement is the first step to achieving correct coverage and
no-fail adhesion. If you've ever considered spraying
contact adhesive, then this article is a "must read."
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/SprayApplying_Contact_Cement.html
Good intentions led to a bad experience for one biodiesel
experimenter. With a host of heavy equipment that runs on
diesel, an earth friendly fuel was attractive... but
problematic. If you've had experience with bio-diesel in
your operation, click the "add information" link at the
top of the page to share.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Problems_with_BioDiesel.html
Rubbing out a piano finish is a job only for the
dedicated. As the steps progress, the finish looks
streaky, and frustration may set in. This article
troubleshoots the less-than-satisfying results, pointing
to a few possible culprits...
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Rubbing_Out_a_Piano_Finish.html
Should I install cabinets for a big box store? It's a
timely question on many installers' minds. Though the pay
and the schedule sound promising, there may be
accompanying pitfalls. Read on to learn about others'
experiences ...
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Should_I_Install_Cabinets_for.html
When a client requests a set of large mahogany garage
doors, construction logistics loom. The options of working
with a garage door company, and building the door entirely
in-house, are discussed.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Custom_Wood_Garage_Doors.html
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This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by
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=> Software For Sawyers
A host of programs from the Forest Sciences Laboratory of
West Virginia has been added to our Software Connection.
Look for these programs:
ROMI - Rough mill simulator
UGRS - Ultimate Grading and Remanufacturing System
COST - Cost of Sawing Timber
Foresters' Metric Conversions
Financial Ratio Analysis
Just Enough Fine Financial Information
Pallet Costing System
http://www.woodweb.com/Resources/RSSoftwareConnection.html
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=> Hot Threads
How do *you* handle the bottoms of upper cabinets in your
frameless kitchens? So far, options offered range from
matching laminate to light rail.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=497787
The complicated crown moulding in these pictures just
looks wrong, but why? A little lesson in crown moulding
aesthetics brings the reasons to light...
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/aw.pl?read=497515
When considering the upgrade from AutoCAD 2002 to AutoCAD
2007, this operator knows there will be a learning curve.
Do the benefits significantly outweigh the drawbacks?
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cad.pl?read=497505
Stair finishers agree that the dimensions of handrail and
fittings often differ slightly. This is a two-part thread:
1) How do you hide the seam between them? 2) How do you
work to a high quality standard, without becoming overly
fussy?
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/install.pl?read=497080
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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
www.cronsrud.com
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=> Featured Project
A custom bubinga kitchen, made from solid wood and veneer,
shows off the natural beauty of this exotic wood at the
Project Gallery.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/gallery.pl?read=498263
(To create your own Project Gallery listing, click the
"Post Your Project" link)
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=> Special Offer
Streamline custom job estimation and automatically
integrate orders into production with Tractivity's Sales
and Order Module. Available at the introductory price of
$995 until January 31, 2007 (regular list price $1,495)!
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/specialoffers.pl?read=497549
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