The WOODWEB Update - #271

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In this issue:

Kiln Poll (Do you own and use a kiln?)

Featured Project (Solid maple countertops)
 
Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions)

Featured Member Profile (Brian Thomsen)

Video Pick (TigerStop)
 
Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource)
 
Recent Additions to the Woodworkers Directory (Create your free web page)
 
Industry News (Osborne Wood Products expands metal corbel line)

Do you own and use a kiln? Let us know with a couple of clicks at
our latest WOODWEB Poll. The poll results will be displayed immediately.

At WOODWEB's new Poll Center, you can cast your vote in
current surveys, then view the results of past surveys. It's not
too late to vote in the Smart Phone poll or the Faceframe vs.
Frameless poll.
http://www.woodweb.com/Resources/PollSurvey.html

The solid maple countertops in this post sparked an interesting
discussion on accommodating wood movement in a critical situation.
http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/2935.html

The Wood Doc will provide a sawing class... Now all that's needed
is a classroom, a sawmill, and some students. Help nail down a
location at:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=667943

How to evaluate the condition of a helical carbide cutterhead before
purchasing a used planer is the question here. Add your input at:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.pl?read=667796

Clients are accustomed to whipping out their credit cards to pay for
day to day purchases. Should you consider credit card sales? Pros and cons are
under review in this discussion.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=667681

What is the essential equipment for a super-efficient shop? A list of
must-haves for steady, smooth production is growing at the Business
and Management Forum:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=667915

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TigerStop features two product demo videos on their Stop/Gauge and pusher
systems: TigerStop and HandyOpt. To view the videos, click on the link
below and scroll down to TigerStop's video link:
http://www.woodweb.com/VideoLibrary/VLAlpha.html

Termites and high humidity... could they create the perfect storm of
cabinet destruction? This article tackles building cabinets that will not
be devoured by ravenous insects.
http://www.woodweb. com/knowledge_base/TermiteResistant_Cabinet_Materials.html

Face frame or frameless: which is easier to install? Each type has its
pros and cons. To make the best time with frameless, use the whole
system for hanging as well as building.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Whats_Easier_to_Install_Face_Frame_or_Frameless.html

The pros (more jobs) and cons (too many jobs!) of working with
independent sales reps are discussed here, including thoughts on
the compensation schedule.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Working_with_Independent_Sales_Reps.html

How do you describe the cabinet styles you offer to customers in
simple, understandable, and attractive language?
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Naming_Cabinet_Styles.html

A closet contractor struggles to make his standardized shop system
compatible with specs for a commercial job, and takes a close look
at established 32mm systems.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Panel_and_Door_Balancing_with_32mm_Systems.html

Traditional wax finishes such as beeswax or carnauba wax can last
for many years if not exposed to wear or chemicals. This article
gets specific...
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Durability_of_Wax_Finishes.html

The following companies recently created free web pages at the
Woodworkers Directory. Create yours at:
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/index.html

Prestige Railings and Stairs Ltd.
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10008.html

Carlton Cabinets
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10011.html

Lambda Farm
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10016.html

Murphy Beds of Florida
ttp://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10015.html

Osborne Wood Products is pleased to announce an expansion of their
popular line of metal corbels. The metal corbel line was introduced in
response to customer requests for metal components that would mix
well with wood cabinetry and reflect the current design trend toward
mixed materials in cabinet work. Learn more at:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=668104

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