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Galleries

Project Gallery:   Professional woodworkers post examples of their work in this interactive venue

Sawmill Gallery:   Professional primary processing companies display and describe their sawmill facilities

Shop Gallery:   Professional woodworkers display and describe their shop facilities, products and equipment

Recent Images Gallery:   Newly posted pictures at the Forums, Exchanges, and Galleries



Forums           return to top

Recent Posts from All Forums:   View the most recent posts from all of WOODWEB's Forums in one location

Adhesives Forum:   Discussing the proper use of woodworking glues, contact cements, epoxies, and other bonding agents

Architectural Woodworking Forum:   Quality standards and production of wood mouldings, doors, windows, and other types of architectural work

Business and Management Forum:   Lively conversations on topics like starting your woodworking business, sales and marketing, project management, legal issues and accounting

Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum:   Solve tricky field installation problems with help from other professionals

Cabinetmaking Forum:   32mm, frameless, and face-frame cabinet design, construction

CAD Forum:   Beat the Computer Aided Design learning curve with help from experienced CAD users

Commercial Kiln Drying Forum:   Discuss issues facing commercial drying operations that process at least 750,000 bd. ft. of lumber per year

CNC Forum:   Learn and share information about Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) woodworking equipment, software, and automated manufacturing

Dust Collection, Safety, and Plant Operation Forum:   Plant layout, dust collection systems, and other ideas for maintaining a safe, productive working environment

Professional Finishing Forum:   Discuss water-based finishes, polyesters, conversion varnishes, lacquers, stains, spray equipment

Forestry Forum :   Discuss timber management, silviculture, tree planting, diseases and harvesting

Professional Furniture Making Forum:   Helping professional furniture makers improve quality, save time, and increase profits

Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum:   Solid surface and plastic laminate fabrication in cabinetry, countertops, and other applications

Sawing and Drying Forum:   Your best source of technical and practical advice on sawmilling, kiln drying, and primary processing

Shop Built Equipment Forum:   Professionals share their rigs and jigs, storage tricks, shop built equipment, and time saving tips

Solid Wood Machining Forum:   Proper tool sharpening, equipment setup, care and maintenance, and correct lumber feed rates for moulders, saws and planers

Value Added Wood Processing Forum:   Learn how to improve your output, find new markets, and boost sales of your lumber products

Veneer Forum:   Reliable advice for novices and experts who work with this beautiful yet technically demanding material

WOODnetWORK:   The woodworker's worldwide "town square," where any professional wood-related topic is fair game



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Video Library:   Index of industrial woodworking related digital videos on the web

Software Connection:   Fully functional applications, shareware and demos including plywood and panel optimizers, CAD and CNC software

Auctions, Sales and Special Offers:   Our advertisers offer woodworkers discounted prices on good and services, and announce upcoming auctions

Industry News:   Late-breaking news from all sectors of the wood industry

Woodworkers Directory:   Create a free web page for your cabinet, architectural millwork, finishing, boatbuilding or wood products manufacturing company, or search the directory to locate the professionals you need

Sawing and Drying Directory:   Create a free listing for your sawing, drying or lumber grading company, or search the directory to locate the professionals you need

The Wood Doctor:   Read Dr. Gene Wengert's many wood engineering and processing articles

Bookstore:   Extensive list of cabinetmaking, furniture design, boatbuilding, forestry and wood engineering books for sale at discount prices

Lumber Buying Guide:   Hardwood lumber pricing for the Western, Midwest, and Eastern distribution markets

Tradeshow Directory:   Get dates, locations and travel information to help plan your next wood industry trade show visit

Newsstand:   Descriptions and links to key woodworking industry trade magazines

Lumber and Timber Calculators:   On-line calculators to make your timber and lumber related estimating a little easier

Events Calendar:   Trade shows, auctions, seminars, conventions, training schools

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Current Features

Saw Selection
Forum Discussion || Posted here 5/19/2012

Panel saw? CNC? This shop owner is ready to purchase a new piece of equipment for breaking down sheet goods, and seeks your advice.



One Man, Overwhelmed
Forum Discussion || Posted here 5/17/2012

A one-man operation has some advantages: the regular headaches that come with employees are nonexistent, and a variety of tasks keeps boredom at bay. But when the to-do list grows beyond what one man can conquer... What to do?



Repairing a Veneer Defect
Knowledge Base Article || Posted here 5/15/2012

A void in the plywood veneer press caul caused a bubble in a trophy tabletop, and the problem seems unsolvable... But it all works out in the end!



CabinetNow.com
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 05/14/2012

Founded in 2008, CabinetNow.com is a family run business that is a leading online retailer of cabinet doors and door fronts, made in the USA.





Home Shop Pros and Cons
Knowledge Base Article || Posted here 5/12/2012

Ready to own, rather than rent? Cabinetmakers describe what it's like to have your shop next to (or underneath) your house.



A Collector's Cabinet
Featured Project || Posted here 5/10/2012

These custom cabinets, designed to house an alphabetized record collection, involved turning 72 maple nobs.



Professional Machinery Group
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 05/09/2012

Established in 1999, Professional Machinery Group represents approximately thirty different manufacturers of woodworking equipment for the professional and industrial woodworker.





Helpful Hardware for Tricky Trim
Forum Discussion || Posted here 5/8/2012

Joining baseboard at a mud-filled drywall corner can be tricky. A couple solutions are shared here, including forum moderator Gary Katz's favorite: trim adjuster screws.



Apprentice... or Employee?
Forum Discussion || Posted here 5/5/2012

Taking on an apprentice can be a liability in many ways. An extra pair of hands might be a big help, but consider the law before you commit.



PSL Optimization Software
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 05/04/2012

An advanced, specialized system for the manufacturing and distribution industries, PSL Optimization Software is designed to perform cut planning optimization,logistics and manufacturing optimization and packing optimization.





Featured Poll || Posted here May 2nd, 2012

Cast your vote at WOODWEB's online poll, and view the voting results instantly:



The Woodworkers Directory
Site Announcement || Posted here 5/1/2012

AntiqueFurnitureRestorationStudio.com recently created a free webpage at the Woodworkers Directory. Create yours today!





Featured Sawmill
Sawmill Gallery || Posted here 4/28/2012

Chuck Leibbrand fills the roll of both arborist and sawyer in his business, Palisade Tree Service. In this recent interview with WOODWEB's Brett Hagstrom, Chuck emphasizes the importance of preservation and recycling of quality trees.





Prime Estimating and Software Services
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 04/27/2012

Dedicated to sharing their expertise and knowledge in the woodworking and construction industry, Prime Estimating and Software Services offers window-based estimating and management software for the architectural woodworking, millwork and casework industries.





Lumber Choices for Fence Posts and Rails
Knowledge Base Article || Posted here 4/26/2012

Oak, cedar, locust, or pressure treated... Which is the best for building fences? Rot resistance and longevity are considered here.



WiseWood Veneer
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 04/25/2012

A supplier of domestic and exotic flexible wood veneer and wood edgebanding, WiseWood Veneer stocks high grade, quality wood veneers in various sizes and backer options, along with both pre-glued and fleece-backed edgebanding.





Drying Pressure Treated Southern Yellow Pine
Forum Discussion || Posted here 4/24/2012

Drying pressure treated southern yellow pine is much like drying green lumber, but a few extra precautions must be taken. The Wood Doc weighs in with specifics, including environmental considerations.



Aftermarket Butt Bar
Forum Discussion || Posted here 4/21/2012

Suggestions are sought on adding an adjustable butt bar to a used sliding table saw. Any ideas?



10,000 and Counting
Knowledge Base Article || Posted here 4/19/2012

WOODWEB's Knowledge Base just made a new milestone: 10,000 articles, and counting! Want to learn something new? Start here...



Peterson Portable Sawmills
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 04/18/2012

A product of 30 years of creative and practical design, Peterson Portable Sawmills solve the issues of portability, durability, limited cut sizes, blade costs and time efficiency.





Beavers, Oak Trees, and Lumber
Knowledge Base Article || Posted here 4/17/2012

One critter's snack is another man's sawlog... Or so this landowner hopes, in regard to his beaver-killed oak trees.



Laminated Countertop Fabrication
Forum Discussion || Posted here 4/14/2012

The basics - and beyond - of laminated countertop fabrication are explored in this lengthy discussion. Add your own advice at:



The Woodworkers Directory
Site Announcement || Posted here 4/12/2012

LeBlanc Custom Cabinets recently created a free webpage at the Woodworkers Directory. Create yours today!





Porter-Cable
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 04/11/2012

Providing quality power tools for over 100 years, Porter-Cable offers electric and cordless power tools, pneumatic tools and compressors, pressure washers, generators and related accessories for the professional woodworker.





Shaper Fence for Raised Panels
Knowledge Base Article || Posted here 4/10/2012

A cleverly crafted auxiliary fence for the shaper makes it easier to accurately machine raised panels for cabinet doors.



Planit Solutions
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 04/09/2012

A leading developer of software products for the woodworking, stone and metal fabrication industries, Planit Solutions' products represent a total CAD/CAM solution to cover every aspect of the design to manufacturing process.





Chainsaw Mill
Forum Discussion || Posted here 4/07/2012

A chainsaw mill fits the budget, but will it do the job, without breaking the sawyer's back? Pros and cons are offered up, as well as a demonstration video of a Logosol chainsaw sawmill.



Solid Setup
Featured Advertiser || Posted here 04/06/2012

Providing downloadable programs for Cabinet Vision Solid, Solid Setup's database packages remove the programming burden from the CV user, resulting in increased efficiency, accuracy and productivity.





The Woodworkers Directory
Site Announcement || Posted here 4/05/2012

NT Designs recently created a free webpage at the Woodworkers Directory. Create yours today!





Featured Poll || Posted here April 4th, 2012

Cast your vote at WOODWEB's online poll, and view the voting results instantly:



Kitchen Remodel
Featured Project || Posted here 4/03/2012

A handful of thoughtful improvements turned this kitchen - old, ugly and difficult to work in - into a good looking and well functioning space. Best of all, the project wasn't a budget buster.



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Buy and Sell

Recent Listings from All Exchanges

Job Opportunities Exchange: Employment opportunities and services within the woodworking industry

Lumber and Wood Products Exchange:  A worldwide buy/sell exchange for lumber and wood products

Woodworking Machinery Exchange:   Buy and sell surplus woodworking machinery

Classifieds Exchange:  Classified advertising for the woodworking industry


Knowledge Base           return to top

Knowledge Base - Search or Browse:   An always-growing collection of over 10,000 articles including woodworking articles from wood industry magazines and experts, and the best discussions from our Interactive Forums, arranged in the categories listed below

Recent Knowledge Base Articles

Adhesives, Gluing and Laminating
 -Glues and Bonding
Agents

 -Gluing and
Clamping
Equipment


Architectural Millwork
 -Custom Millwork
 -Doors and
Windows

 -Flooring
 -General
 -Millwork Installer
 -Lathe Turning
 -Mouldings
 -Millwork
Restoration

 -Stairs
 -Stock
Manufacturing


Business
 -Employee Relations
 -Estimating,
Accounting,
Profitability

 -Legal
 -Marketing
 -Plant Management
 -Project
Management

 -Sales

Cabinetmaking
 -Commercial
Cabinetry

 -Custom Cabinet
Construction

 -Cabinet Design
 -Cabinet Door
Construction

 -General
 -Installation
 -Residential
Cabinetry

 -Store Fixtures

Computerization
 -Software
 -CNC Machinery
and Techniques

 -CAD and Design

Dust Collection, Safety, Plant Operation
 -General
 -Material Handling
 -Wood Waste
Disposal

 -Safety Equipment
 -Hazard
Communication


Finishing
 -General
Wood Finishing

 -High Speed
Production

 -Refinishing

Forestry
 -Agro-Forestry
 -Forest Product
Laboratory Articles

 -Tree Pests &
Diseases
 -Timber Harvesting
 -Tree Planting
 -Woodlot
Management

Furniture
 -Custom Furniture
 -Furniture Design
 -General
 -Furniture
Manufacturing

 -Outdoor Furniture
 -Furniture Repairs
 -Furniture
Reproduction

 -Restoration

Laminating and Solid Surfacing
 -Fabrication
Techniques

 -Materials
 -Equipment

Lumber and Plywood
 -Buying
 -Storage
 -Wood
Identification


Panel Processing
 -General
 -Machine Setup
and Maintenance


Primary Processing
 -General
 -Air Drying
Lumber

 -Kiln Construction
 -Kiln Operation
 -Lumber Grading
 -Sawmilling
 -Woodlot
Management

 -Yield Formulas

Solid Wood Machining
 -General
 -Setup and
Maintenance

 -Tooling
 -Tool Grinding

Veneer
 -Machinery
 -Processing And
Manufacturing

 -Techniques

Wood Engineering
 -General
 -Wood Properties

Woodworking Miscellaneous
 -Accessories
 -Bending Wood
 -Boat Building
 -Boat Repairs
 -Carving
 -Musical
Instruments

 -Picture Frames
 -Tool Maintenance
 -Woodworking




Product Directory           return to top

Alphabetical List of Companies

Adhesives and Fasteners

Associations

Business

Cabinets

Components

Computer Software

Drafting Design Services

Education

Electronics

Finishing and Abrasives

Forestry

HandTools

Hardware

 -CabinetAccessories
 -Decorative
 -Drawer Systems
 -Hinges
 -Lighting


Job Opportunities and Woodworking Services

Laminating and Solid Surfacing

Lumber and Plywood

 -Retail Lumber
& Plywood


Machinery
 -Air Compressors
 -Auctions & Appraisals
 -Boring Machines
 -Carving Machines
 -Clamping
Equipment

 -CNC
Machinery

 -Combination
Machinery

 -Coping Machines
 -Countertop
Equipment

 -Door and Window
Equipment

 -Dovetailing
Equipment

 -Dowelling
Equipment

 -Dowelmaking
Machinery

 -Dust Collection
 -Downdraft Tables
 -Edge Banders
 -Energy Production
Equipment

 -Finger Jointers
 -Finishing
Equipment

 -Flooring Machinery
 -Frame
Equipment

 -Gluing Equipment
 -Hinge Insertion
 -Jointers
 -Laminating
Equipment
 -Laser Machining
 -Lathes
 -Material
Handling

 -Measuring Equipment
 -Misc
 -Mortising
Equipment

 -Moulders
 -Panel Processing
Equipment

 -Planers
 -Presses
 -Primary Processing
 -Routers
 -Sanding Machines
 -Sawing Machines
 -Service & Repairs
 -Shapers
 -Sharpening
Equipment

 -Spare Parts
 -Stair
Manufacturing

 -Tenoners
 -V-Grooving
Equipment

 -Veneer Equipment
 -Wood Waste
Handling
Equipment

 -Downdraft Tables

Mouldings and Millwork
 -Flooring
 -Stair Building
Packaging and Transportation

Power Tools

Plans & Publications

Plant Maintenance & Management

Sawing and Drying

Suppliers

Tooling

 -Enhancements and
Accessories

Veneer
 -Edgebanding
 -Inlays and
Marquetry


Wood Turning





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