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Financial Success in Woodworking

Philosophies and turning points on the path to $100K a year. January 6, 2005

- Wood species

Information on tree species and their uses. March 20, 2001

AutoCAD Drawings, Step by Step

Efficient development of shop drawings. April 18, 2004

Tile Setters vs. Trim carpenters

On a woodworking site, it's not tough to guess the winner of this battle. But the war of words makes for good reading. February 25, 2005

Four Case Histories for Smart Specifying

December 4, 2001

Crown Moulding Expansion/Contraction Problem

Who or what is responsible for gaps appearing at joints after installation? June 4, 2004

Sawdust as fuel

Building a sawdust-fired boiler to heat kiln and shop. November 18, 2002

Flattening boards with a planer

Methods for planing warped wood flat. September 25, 2002

Woodshop Waste Percentage

How much wood do you waste in the construction of your product? June 21, 2004

AWI certification

Is membership or certfication with AWI worth your while?July 29, 2003

Eliminating Wood Problems -- An Industry Review: 10 Ways of Eliminating Wood Problems

Gene Wengert explains why eliminating wood problems begins and ends with monitoring and controlling the moisture content (MC) in wood -March 18, 2000

Speeding Up CNC Router Production

Tips on operation, loading and unloading for efficiency. December 26, 2004

Compressed air delivery system

Appropriate piping for shop air distribution lines. January 15, 2003

Woodworking 101: The Basics

and shows how it can affect various production operations. 1998.

Shop lighting

Best bulbs for brightness and efficiency. February 12, 2003

Parametric Drawings

Can parametric design simplify change orders? May 19, 2004

Achieving Consistent Copes

Why is it so difficult to cut copes the same every time? October 5, 2004

When to use waterbornes

Applications where waterborne coatings will and won't work. May 22, 2002

Better moulder finish quality

Eliminating snipe on mouldings. August 13, 2002

Distressing Wood

Learning how to give new furniture that well-worn look. January 6, 2005

Moulding prices

Pricing product in a small, start-up moulding manufacturing operation. October 9, 2002

Darkening existing finishes onsite

Setting up shop in the customer's home in order to modify a finish. October 9, 2002

Potential of a One-Man Shop

Is it realistic to think a small shop owner can make a decent living? December 9, 2004

New Shop Layout

Efficient shop flow for increased profit. February 28, 2004

Hammering and Rolling Large Saw Blades

Saw blades can be pre-tensioned so that they take on a true, flat shape when spinning. The technique is an art that requires knowledge and experience. June 24, 2007

Moulding on a Curved Wall

Installing trim work along a curved staricase. February 28, 2004

Spray Shop Layout

Setting up an efficient spray-finishing area in an expanded shop. December 26, 2004

Cutting crown flat

Calculating the angles to do it right. October 30, 2003

Gluing and clamping pressure

Is clamping necessary, and if so, how much? January 21, 2003

Making Fluted Pilasters

Detailed tips on efficient fluting, including images of a shop-made jig. October 5, 2004

Layer Names and Line Defaults

Organizing and simplifying layers in CAD. May 19, 2004

Multimedia Installations -- Hardwoods and Tile, Stone, Marble, Metals and Glass

Complementary materials enhance hardwood installations. December 4, 2001

Poplar in Exterior Conditions

Although some people have noted 100-year-old poplar porch posts that are still sound, poplar generally seems to rot quickly in exterior use. November 10, 2005

Outsourcing drawings

Positive and negative experiences from those who have hired the job out. October 30, 2002

Ellipse jig

Making your own jig for ellipse-based arcs. (From WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum) March 5, 2003

Ripping and Re-Gluing to Limit Cupping

The Wood Doc weighs in on the old-timer technique of ripping and re-gluing boards in order to lessen moisture-related cupping. February 19, 2008

Beaded face frames on CNC

Developing the right CNC setup for beaded face frames. February 13, 2001

Tapered Craftsman Porch Columns

A long discussion of the materials and joinery needed to reproduce this traditional architectural element. February 5, 2007

Radius of Convex Wall

Formulas for calculating this measurement. May 19, 2004

Bending 3/16 Solid Wood

Methods for bending wood to fit an arch. October 5, 2004

WOODPRO - Species Selection Made Easy

A free complete working computer program (that can be downloaded at WOODWEB), allowing woodworkers to select the most suitable wood species for any particular application - 1997

Vacuum Clamping -- Save Time, Save Money!

March 19, 2002

FOB defined

Origins and meanings of the term "freight on board." (Sawing and Drying Forum) March 23, 2003

AWI CAD Standard?

If there isn't one already, why not? December 26, 2004

CNC feed rates for melamine

Concerns on purchasing a CNC router and software for cutting melamine. August 12, 2001

WOODnetWork Discussions: Glue

The correct amount of clamping pressure is vital to a strong bond - 1998

Static charge on wood

Troubleshooting and resolving static problems on freshly planed boards. October 9, 2002

Producing Stable Part Stock

With little time and no system in place, can this shop produce parts that won't move over time? October 20, 2004

Floating Bookshelves Without Brackets

Creative ideas for supporting shelves. February 28, 2004

Red Alder Pros and Cons -- Pricing, Availability, Usefulness

Pros discuss the cost, availability, and characteristics of Red Alder solid stock and sheet goods. February 25, 2005

Applied wainscot

Creating fake raised panels for the lower portion of walls. April 3, 2002

Radius countertop edge

Making a radiused wood edge without resorting to segments. January 3, 2003

Moving to Metric

Tips on making the transition as smooth as possible. September 9, 2004

Clamp Cart

Shop-made carriers for clamps. December 26, 2004

Comparing sliding and vertical saws

Woodworkers voice their views on the virtues and liabilities of both sliding and vertical saws. November 15, 2000

Multiple cut crown molding

Handling such installations with accuracy. April 3, 2002

Polyurethane (PUR) adhesives

Basic overview of different PUR glues. September 24, 2002

Wainscot with toe kick

Notching and other ideas for integrating a toe kick with wainscot. January 3, 2003

Exhaust Fan Size for Spray Booth

How much ventilation is needed? August 17, 2004

Consistent curves

How to create a long, accurate curve. May 15, 2002

Miterfolds for clean corner joints

A sweet technique for classy corners. November 21, 2003

Drum versus belt sander

Pros and cons of two approaches to surface sanding. October 9, 2002

Staircase Standards

Standard heights and dimensions for stair parts. January 24, 2005

Lock-Miter and Miter-Fold Joinery with MDF

Detailed discussion of creating good corner joints when building up a column out of flat MDF. June 28, 2007

Is this "Fixed" Shelving?

Does a peg-bracket shelf with screws added to secure it fit the definition of a "fixed" shelf? May 5, 2007

Safety and climb cutting

Safety issues involved in climb cutting with a shaper. January 21, 2003

Coped Crown Installation

Coping in an octagonal room. April 18, 2004

Shop Drawing Submittals in Metric

When converting to 32mm construction, should all drawings be done in metric as well? April 18, 2004

Curved Stairway Trim Job

Where chair rail meets moulding. February 28, 2004

Flexboard for architectural panels

Stability and strength of flexboard and similar materials. November 24, 2002

Millwork Touch-up and Repair

A visitor seeks advice on how to get training in the fine art of fixing faults. February 26, 2005

Joint Tape "Shadows" -- at Veneer Seams

Why does the area from which tape was removed accept stain differently? March 14, 2004

Raised panel wainscot

Making wainscot onsite. November 24, 2002

Alternating growth rings in panels

The debate between alternating growth rings and matching grain. September 25, 2002

Straight Lining Rough Lumber

Efficient methods for creating an edge. December 9, 2004

Clamping columns

Methods of holding the angles together tightly, without using too many clamps. July 24, 2001

"Light" and "dark" veneer bands

Avoiding the "striped" look in veneered ply. November 18, 2002

Oversize Wood Gate Structure

Ideas for how to build an 8-foot-wide, 3-foot-high wooden gate so that it won't sag. March 5, 2008

Marketing Historic Preservation Work

Architectural woodwork pros discuss how a specialist in historic preservation and restoration can find and develop good job leads. September 8, 2007

Trimming Plugs

Cutting and sanding wood plugs can be tedious and laborious. Here, pros discuss efficient ways to make a clean job of it. September 3, 2005

Truing-up rough wood

Planers will not remove the bow from rough stock; jointing is required before boards can be properly thicknessed. February 13, 2001

Tools for "Perfect" Miter Cutting

A solid table saw's your best bet. August 29, 2005

Wood Movement Issues in a Solid Wood Bench Seat

Advice on how to allow for wood movement in bench seating in a commercial space. December 26, 2006

CAD software for architectural millwork

Choosing the right CAD package for angle calculations and complex displays. January 3, 2001

Tapered Stop Flutes

The search for a simple, efficient method. December 26, 2004

Cyanoacrylate adhesive

How does this glue work for gap filling? (From WOODWEB's Finishing Forum) March 23, 2003

A multi-faceted challenge

An architectural woodworker gets ideas for making a too-wide handrail intersect gracefully with an octagon-shaped newel cap. December 17, 2003

Halogen lighting: Passing the temperature test

How high-heat halogen lighting is tested for safety, to ensure it is appropriate for various applications. - 1998

Chip-free cutting of composite panels

Consider these factors when striving for chip-free cuts in composite panels. February 13, 2001

Heavy-duty CNC router recommendations

Suggestions choosing for a good-quality CNC router, offering adequate tech support and training. February 28, 2001

How to Draw an Oval

Pros share methods for laying out elliptical shapes. May 4, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions about Widebelt Sanders

A general list of guidelines when using widebelt sanders - 1998

Quality Issues with Rift Sawn White Oak

Sawing methods affect the presence of visible rays or fleck — but how much fleck is acceptable? March 4, 2006

Optimal feed rates for CNC machining

What are the best feed rates for CNC work? October 31, 2000

Rugged Wainscoting

An installer gets advice on wainscot paneling for a high-traffic commercial space.

Milling Rosettes

Information on rosette cutters, and other advice on techniques for machining rosettes. June 23, 2006

Methods for radius layout

Alternatives to using a trammel for laying out an arc. September 19, 2001

Production ideas for box columns

Joint selection and assembly tips for box-type columns. September 26, 2000

Procedures for shop-floor medical emergencies

What to do when a serious accident occurs in the shop. September 26, 2000

Moulding Calculator Spreadsheet Program

A free downloadable Excel spreadsheet that calculates the price per foot to charge for mouldings. December 16, 2000

Machinery setup: Squaring up your saw

How to make sure your saw is cutting square. February 12, 2001

Going metric: Pros and cons

Pros and cons of converting to metric measurement in your shop. February 28, 2001

Production laminating -- is hot or cold press faster?

A laminator looks for time-saving pressing techniques. June 14, 2000

Dedicated vs. power-fed tablesaw ripping

Increasing productivity by upgrading to a straight-line, dedicated saw. August 29, 2001

Waxing Equipment Surfaces

Using butcher's wax to make wood move easily across machine tables. April 18, 2004

ITEMIZER - From R & R Drummond, Inc.

Use your computer to generate efficient layouts for cutting sheet material into desired sizes (a link to a demo download is provided)1998

Hide glue

Proper mix ratio and storage info. September 24, 2002

Cold Weather Gluing

Cold or frozen temperatures affect both the glue and materials and can create problems when gluing - 1998

Using a Stair-Stringer Router Template

Basic directions for using a manufactured router template to route out stringers for fully-housed stair treads. October 19, 2006

Overcoming sander swirl marks

Why does a random orbit sander leave swirl marks and scratches? January 24, 2001

PUR adhesives

A Q&A on PUR hot melt formulations and their proper use. December 6, 2000

Repairing a sequenced MDF door

reverse the terminal warp of a sequenced MDF/cherry door. 1998.

Steam bending wood

Information resources on how to steam bend wood. January 24, 2001

Attaching Hardwood Edges to Panels

Here's a handy tip: use pocket holes and screws for edging panels with solid wood, and mate the pieces using tongue-and-groove joints. November 19, 2006

Borate-Based Wood Preservatives

Effective but water-soluble, so leaching is an issue. November 19, 2006

Angle for Coping Crown Molding

Looking for the magic number. December 26, 2004

Built-up Crown Molding Configuration

Achieving unique looks with standard crown profiles. May 8, 2004

Preventing Board from Crowning When Ripped

Boards sometimes crown when ripped, as fiber tension is released. There's no easy fix. June 24, 2007

Learning the trade

How to approach a woodworking firm about becoming an apprentice. November 7, 2000

Applying putty for the long haul

How to fill holes in cherry and keep the colors matched over time. February 13, 2001

Edge Treatment for Aromatic Cedar Plywood

Considering the choices for cedar-closet shelf plywood that won't be finished: edgebanding, solid edging, or miterfolding. December 20, 2005

"M" particleboard grades

The difference between grades of particleboard is explained. June 14, 2000

Water-resistant Adhesives for Exterior Millwork

Choosing the right adhesive is really a matter of how much water resistance is required. 1998

Wood Wainscoting in the Bathroom

Seal all sides with a durable finish, and it's practical. October 4, 2005

Water-based Is the Way to Glue

There are many benefits to switching to water based contact adhesives - 1998

Trimming Concrete/Foam Walls

Making trim stick to a nail-unfriendly surface. February 25, 2005

"Crying" Spanish cedar veneer

Cleaning up and fabricating "crying" Spanish cedar veneer. June 14, 2000

Cutters for Machining Cellular PVC

Plastic trim material mills well with ordinary tooling. May 5, 2007

Gluing Ebony: Deep, Dark Secrets Revealed.

Ebony is dense and oily and requires that certain procedures should be followed to ensure a good bond - 1998

Plugging and Un-Plugging Screw Holes

BrettAH Plugging screw holes and removing plugs when they break off. January 28, 2007

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