2015 Apr 26

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In this issue:

Mobile Device and Apps Poll (Voting Is Open)

Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions)

Featured Project (Marquetry Cribbage Board and Box)

Recent Additions to the Woodworkers Directory (Create your free web page)

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

Video Pick (Better Vacuum Cups)

Mobile Device and Apps Poll

Do you use a mobile device? If so, do you use any
woodworking apps? Let us know by participating in
our latest poll. Choose from the mobile device list
below, and choose any apps that you use. If the
app isn't listed, enter the name of the app you use
in the textbox. Current results for the poll will be
displayed immediately after voting, and you may
return and view results at any time by clicking the
"Vote Now and View Results" link.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=777709

Hot Threads

Red grandis eucalyptus is being considered for exterior
shutters and/or screen doors, but twisting and warping
are potential issues. Check out what folks have to say
about using eucalyptus.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/aw.pl?read=777120

Lean manufacturing was thought to be called a 5S program.
This questioner has seen it referred to as 3S. Folks weigh
in with explanations.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=777386

This poster is only getting a 15 sheet yield on melamine
before chipping starts to occur. Readers offer suggestions
regarding bits and melamine suppliers.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cnc.pl?read=777031

A question about moulder chatter is asked and then
answered by this woodworker - turns out a dull bottom
head was causing the problem. The Wood Doc and
others weigh in on the importance of keeping knives sharp.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.pl?read=777698

Featured Project

This Marquetry Cribbage Board and Box was recently
posted at the Project Gallery:
http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/4554.html

Recent Additions to the Woodworkers Directory

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

Tim OBrien Woodworks
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10644.html

Five Star Stone Inc
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10646.html

Ackley Cabinet
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10647.html

This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by KCD Software:

KCD Software is an award-winning manufacturer of custom software designed to facilitate woodworkers, designers, builders and renovators of cabinetry and closets. Visit our website at:
http://www.kcdsoftware.com/CCD-try.html

Knowledge Base Highlights

See a complete list of the most recent additions to our Knowledge Base at:
http://woodweb.com/Resources/RSMostRecentKBArticles.html

Buying a heavy-duty used machine can be a better value
than buying a less powerful new unit.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Upgrading_to_a_HeavyDuty_Planer.html

Rubbing out finish on a flat surface is one thing, but
working with a complex shape can be tricky. Here's
some advice.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Rubbing_Out_a_Finish_on_Complicated_Furniture.html

Here's a discussion of whether a table-top maker should
invest in a single-head belt sander, a two-head belt sander
or a stroke sander.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Single_or_TwoHead_Sander_for_Table_Tops.html

After installing a new helical insert cutterhead, adjustments
are typically needed for the machinery to run properly.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Troubleshooting_Planer_Performance_with_a_New.html

WOODWEB participants share their stories of lightning
strikes on trees.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Tales_of_Lightning_Strikes_on_Trees.html

Video Pick

Better Vacuum Cups features a product demo. To view the
demo, click on the link below and scroll down to the Better
Vacuum Cups video link:
http://www.woodweb.com/VideoLibrary/VLAlpha.html

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