The WOODWEB Update - #212
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In this issue:
=> Featured Shop
(J.W. Lane and Son, Cabinetmakers)
=> Knowledge Base Highlights
(The latest additions to this growing resource)
=> Video Pick
(Copemaster)
=> Hot Threads
(A sampling of current forum discussions)
=> Industry News
(Cabinet Pro CNC to participate in Challengers Award at
IWF)
=> Featured Project
(Teak outdoor kitchen, space-saving bed)
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=> Featured Shop
J.W. Lane and Son, Cabinetmakers operates a 3300 square
foot shop in Ocean Springs, MS. Clear photos of a
freshly-cleaned shop walk you through the machinery
station-by-station.
http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/shop/posts/635.html
(To create your own free listing, click the "Post Your
Shop Listing" link)
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=> Knowledge Base Highlights
Although cabinet refacing may not be a booming business,
the market still exists for a clean, well-crafted, and
relatively inexpensive kitchen makeover. This in depth
article covers one man's method for pro refacing:
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Cabinet_Refacing_Basics.html
Insomnia used to stem from inspiration for this
cabinetmaker... But now his sleepless nights are due to
business stress. Advice on keeping steady cash flow - and
catching up on rest - is doled out here:
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Business_Worries_and_Sleep.html
The dos and don'ts of MDF moulding installation are
covered in this article. Techniques for coping, gluing and
fastening are discussed.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Working_with_MDF_Mouldings.html
How to get the look of classic cabinetry in an exterior
setting? Outdoor kitchens that will stand up to the
elements are the topic of conversation at:
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Exterior_Kitchens.html
With plenty of work and not enough hands, this shop
debates purchasing a CNC or hiring a new employee.
Although the CNC could dramatically improve efficiency in
certain areas, could the rest of production keep up?
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Considering_CNC.html
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=> Video Pick
Copemaster features a video on its production coping
machine, designed to increase productivity and safety. To
view the video, click on the link below and scroll down to
Copemaster's video link.
http://www.woodweb.com/VideoLibrary/VLAlpha.html
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=> Hot Threads
Flex crown adds a new element of difficulty when cutting
return miters for arched mouldings on kitchen cabinets.
Join in this discussion on the simplest methods for
calculating these cuts.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/aw.pl?read=564729
What is the minimum deposit you will accept before
beginning to manufacture? Concerns about a 10% law have
this contractor questioning the amount he is allowed to
demand.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=564914
A unique situation on a less-than-perfect job site means a
new approach to base cabs and toekicks for this
cabinetmaker. Help him devise a construction plan that
will ease installation:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=564316
A question about steaming walnut for better color results
receives a definitive response from Gene Wengert (A.K.A
The Wood Doctor), inspiring a discussion that delves
deeply into this colorful topic...
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=564383
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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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=> Industry News
A new feature within Cabinet Pro CNC offers the truly
custom cabinetmaker a revolutionary concept in technology
that will efficiently incorporate CNC machines into the
manufacturing process. Cabinet Pro is participating in the
Challengers Award with this new concept. To learn more,
visit:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=564918
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=> Featured Project
The louvered doors steal the show in this teak outdoor
kitchen:
http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/1276.html
While you're at the Project Gallery, don't miss this
space-age, space-saving bedroom/office solution. See the
setup in sleep and work modes at:
http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/1279.html
(To create your own free listing, click the "Post Your
Project Listing" link)
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