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    Fastenings
    The strength and stability of any structure depend heavily on the fastenings that hold its parts together. One prime advantage of wood as a structural material is the ease with which wood structural parts can be joined together with a wide variety of fastenings— nails, spikes, screws, bolts, lag scr ......

    The status of timber resources in the North Central United States
    Between 1953 and 1997 the volume of standing timber in the region (growing stock) more than doubled from 37 to 83 billion cubic feet. Forests in the North Central Region grow 2.3 billion cubic feet of new wood on growing-stock trees each year. Annual removals are about half that amount. The pattern ......

    Adhesive interactions with wood
    While the chemistry for the polymerization of wood adhesives has been studied systematically and extensively, the critical aspects of the interaction of adhesives with wood are less clearly understood. General theories of bond formation need to be modified to take into account the porosity of wood a ......

    Progress in developing disease control strategies for hybrid poplars
    Hybrid poplars are being grown throughout many regions of the world for purposes including the production of fiber and energy, ornamental landscape plantings,,and soil stabilization. Disease has often been responsible for planting failures resulting in poplars being labeled the universal host to man ......

    Heat sterilization time of ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir boards and square timbers
    To prevent the unintentional transfer of insects and pathogens during world trade, wood products are often heat sterilized. The general requirement is that the center of the wood configuration be held at 133°F (56°C) for 30 min. However, many factors can affect the time required to reach this temper ......

    Adhesive bonding of wood materials
    Adhesive bonding of wood components has played an essential role in the development and growth of the forest products industry and has been a key factor in the efficient utilization of our timber resource. The largest use of adhesives is in the construction industry. By far, the largest amounts of a ......

    Effect of simulated rainfall and weathering on release of preservative elements from CCA treated wood
    The release of arsenic from wood pressure-treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) can be decreased by application of wood finishes, but little is known about the types of finishes that are best suited for this purpose. This study evaluated the effects of finish water repellent content and ultra ......

    Germination of CO2-enriched Pinus taeda L. seeds and subsequent seedling growth responses to CO2 enrichment
    Increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, [CO2], has profound effects on growth and development of trees. Adoubling of [C02] generally stimulates photosynthesis (Murray 1995; Saxe, Ellsworth and Heath 1998) and can lead to a substantial increase in tree growth (Poorter 1993). For example, ......

    Improvements In solar dry kiln design
    Interest in solar drying of lumber has increased in recent years because previous results had indicated that: Drying times are shorter and final moisture contents are lower in solar drying than in air drying; much less lumber degrade occurs in solar drying when compared to air drying; and the cost o ......

    Long-term change and spatial pattern in a late-successional hemlock-northern hardwood forest
    When unlogged, mesic forest of the Great lakes region of North America are `slow systems` dominant trees can live for over 300 years and canopy-residence times range from 100 to over 200 years (frelich and Lorimer 1991: Frelich and Graumlich 1994: parshall 1995: Dahir and Lorimer 1996: Woods 2000). ......

    Diagnostic guide for evaluating surface distortions in veneered furniture and cabinetry
    Manufacturers and installers of wood-veneered furniture and cabinetry sometimes find that their products eventually develop surface distortions, characterized by either buckling or cracking of the surface finish. The veneer itself sometimes buckles or cracks. Most surface distortions are caused by m ......

    Small-diameter success stories
    Public and private forests are in critical need of restoration by thinning small-diameter timber. If economical and value-added uses for this thinned material can be found, forest restoration costs could be offset and catastrophic wildfires would be minimized. At the same time, forestry- dependent r ......

    An ecological aesthetic for forest landscape management
    Although aesthetics and ecological sustainability are two highly regared values of forest landscapes, practices developed to manage forests for these values can sometimes conflict with one another. In this paper I argue that such conflicts are rooted in our conception of forest aesthetics as scenery ......

    Roles for agroforestry in hardwood regeneration and natural-stand management
    A convincing case can be made that current land-use patterns in the Central Hardwood region reflect a significant underutilization of our land-based resources. A land-use strategy is required that would allow landowners who are interested in converting marginal crop lands to forests, or unproductive ......

    Air drying of lumber.
    This report describes how lumber can be air-dried most effectively under outdoor conditions and illustrates the principles and procedures of air-drying lumber that were developed through field investigations and observations of industrial practices. Particular emphasis is placed on the yarding of lu ......

    Selection and application of exterior stains for wood
    Exterior stains for wood protect the wood surface from sunlight and moisture. Because stains are formulated to penetrate the wood surface, they are not prone to crack or peel as can film-forming finishes, such as paints. This publication describes the properties of stains and wood, methods for apply ......

    Using price data to consider risk in the evaluation of forest management investments.
    Shows how existing information on the historic prices of various timber species and products can be used to provide a measure of the market risk, return, and efficient portfolios of alternative forestry investments using examples from three Midwestern states. 1991

    Volume pricing and production
    Figuring out what prices to charge for large volumes. January 28, 2002

    Creating A Thick Finish
    05/03/2015

    Strange stories from the sawmill
    Sawyers trade tales of unusual objects discovered in wood, during processingd - June 21, 2000

    Troubleshooting Pencil Dents in Polyurethane over Maple
    Here's a long, involved thread about how to handle a problem with a soft, dentable finish applied over a beautiful one-of-a-kind custom Maple countertop. July 18, 2013

    Shop-Built CNC Vacuum Table
    A detailed discussion of how to fabricate a vacuum table for an older CNC. December 9, 2008

    Toning a Reddish Finish to a Dark Walnut Color
    Advice on how to tone a red finish in the direction of walnut. February 23, 2008

    Troubleshooting a Rough Finish Inside Drawer Boxes
    Here's a long thread full of advice for spraying the insides of drawers. October 20, 2013

    The Salesman's Cut
    gets paid for the sale? Business owners debate the ethics of a tricky sales situation. November 10, 2006

    Water-Bornes Versus Solvent-Bornes — the Big Picture
    A philosophical, practical, technical, ethical and political — but not personal — discussion of today's big split in finish formulations. August 24, 2008

    Troubleshooting Veneer Shrinkage
    A waterbased adhesive may be causing freshly applied veneer to swell on application, then shrink within a few days. July 24, 2006

    Who Owns the Hand Tools?
    Shop owners discuss whether to ask employees to bring their own hand tools. September 8, 2008

    Spray Booth Fans and Explosion Risk
    The scary stories in this thread should convince anyone that explosion-proof fans are a must in any spray operation. August 17, 2009

    Troubleshooting a Veneer Splicer
    Detailed advice on getting good performance from a finicky veneer splicing machine. November 5, 2013

    Tips for Cutting Acrylic Parts on the CNC
    Detailed, specific advice and explanations for cutting sheet acrylic on CNC equipment. April 21, 2011

    Scribing a Farmhouse Sink to Fit
    A heavy, irregularly-shaped sink needs to fit just right — the first time. The installer asks for help, and reports on his results. August 29, 2005

    Whether to Place a Refrigerator in the Corner
    Cabinetmakers consider a kitchen design problem: setting a fridge diagonally into the corner. September 27, 2008

    Spreading Sawdust on Trails, Fields, or Woods
    Sawmill operators discuss when and where it might be okay to spread sawdust around. March 9, 2010

    Skinning the Bottoms of Frameless Upper Cabinets
    Extended discussion of how to treat the underside of an upper cabinet, with a conversation about space-saver corner drawers on the side. March 5, 2007

    Tricked-Out Job Trailers
    An extended thread on how to customize your "shop on wheels" for convenience and efficiency. August 13, 2007

    Square-Foot Pricing for Volume Work
    When a potential customer suggests a low-ball price for a volume job, finishers chime in with information about the realistic costs of such a project. May 27, 2014

    Tablesaw Dust Collection
    Table saws pose a pesky dust collection problem. Here's a handful of tips and suggestions. December 30, 2005

    Swing Mill Modifications for Making Double Cuts
    Swing mill owners discuss ways to modify the equipment for more flexibility of use. August 8, 2008

    Wood Identification Puzzle: Mahogany or What?
    After some wild guesswork, we get the answer from the experts at FPL: not Mahogany, but Makore. August 21, 2012

    Working with MDF Trim
    Thoughtful advice, handy tips, and whines about installing medium density fiberboard architectural trim material. May 6, 2007

    Troubleshooting a Honda Engine
    A bandsaw owner asks for help with getting his motor running right. April 30, 2009

    Water Damage to a Bath Cabinet Finish
    Finishers troubleshoot flaking and peeling lacquer on an MDF wood-veneer cabinet in a bathroom. May 13, 2009

    Understanding Lacquer Thinner
    Is it okay to combine your preferred brand of finish with a thinner made by a different manufacturer? Here's a close, careful look at that question. April 29, 2013

    Tinted CV
    09/26/2014

    Shopping for (and Using) a Laser Level
    Laser levels are a convenient productivity booster. Here, installers share experiences. November 28, 2011

    Shopping for a Slider
    Comparing and contrasting two makes of sliding table saw, with comments about the fine points of user-friendliness. February 2, 2011

    Teak Cutting-Board Glue-Up
    Woodworkers discuss food safety issues and adhesion concerns related to making cutting boards from Teak. January 23, 2009

    Troubleshooting a Wrinkled Finish
    Advice on finding out the cause of a wrinkled topcoat. April 18, 2015

    Troubleshooting a Chipping Finish
    The chipping problem in this case could be an adhesion failure caused by sanding wood with too fine a grit. February 16, 2014

    Signing Your Furniture Pieces
    Custom furniture makers share thoughts and suggest techniques for signing pieces. December 15, 2005

    Troubleshooting Sand-Through Problems with Dye Finish
    Here's a detailed discussion of sanding materials and techniques, with a view to avoiding the problem of sanding through light finishes while scuff-sanding between coats. October 19, 2014

    Understanding Lien Waivers
    A customer who's a stickler for legalistic paperwork could be trouble. But lien waivers are routine and trivial in many situations. April 4, 2011

    Troubleshooting Bubbles in Pre-Cat Finish on Oak
    Finishers offer theories and propose solutions for bubbles that appear during drying in pre-catalyzed finish. December 29, 2008

    Wood Choice for Exterior Column Bases
    A woodworker looks for a rot-resistant material for exterior porch column plinths. July 18, 2008

    Support and Span Limits for a Concrete Top
    A discussion of table design involving issues of wood deflection and concrete span capability. June 15, 2009

    Tablesaw Lubricating Advice
    Tips on lubricating a sticky mechanism for raising and lowering the blade on a cabinet shop table saw. April 18, 2010

    Quarter-Inch Plywood for Cabinet Backs
    Cabinetmakers discuss whether it's wise to economize by using quarter-inch plywood and a stiffening strip for cabinet backs, rather than half-inch or three-quarter-inch material. July 5, 2006

    Switching from a Cup Gun to an Air-Assisted Airless
    Finishers give advice about how to adjust to the differences between cup spray-guns and air-assisted airless models. May 27, 2014

    Tracking labor time
    Keeping a record of labor time per operation in your shop. October 24, 2001

    Speedy Face Frame Construction
    Cabinetmakers debate the details of fast methods for building and attaching face frames. July 9, 2005

    What to Do When You Forget the Catalyst
    Is there any quick fix when you suddenly realize that you're spraying conversion varnish but you forgot to mix in the catalyst? Yes, but ... February 2, 2011

    Shopping for a Used Slider
    Cabinetmakers discuss the desireable and undesirable attributes to consider in purchasing a previously owned sliding table saw on a budget. November 15, 2011

    Tools and Techniques for Coping Wide Baseboard
    Most carpenters apply a whole range of specialized tools and methods, but everyone has a favorite approach. November 19, 2005

    Voluntary OSHA Compliance
    A conversation about how to get OSHA's help in bringing your shop into compliance with safety rules — without getting fined. October 27, 2008

    16'x12' Solid Wood Pocket Door
    This project was mostly a pipe dream — but the discussion produced some interesting thoughts and information about honeycomb-core veneered panels as a lightweight door or moveable wall solution. April 24, 2012

    "Safe Drying Rate" and a Dehumidifier Kiln
    A discussion of how to apply "safe drying rate" calibrations with a home-built dehumidifying kiln. January 27, 2007

    Working Safely with Ipe
    Dust and oils from Ipe wood are allergenic and toxic. You need serious personal protective gear if you work with Ipe. Here's more info. May 16, 2008

    Steam bending and lamination
    Switching from glulam to steam bending of curved furniture parts. July 22, 2003

    Who Buys the Hand Tools?
    There are reasons to supply hand tools for your workers, and reasons to have them supply their own. October 3, 2006

    Troubleshooting the Air Tracking on a Widebelt Sander
    A cabinetmaker gets help with the analog control mechanism on his widebelt sander. March 12, 2015

    Wainscot Design Decision: Continuous or Interrupted Bottom Rail?
    Finish carpenters vote on which of two wainscot methods is more correcter. December 1, 2010

    Shop-Built Bandmill Blade Sharpeners
    Sawmillers share ideas for blade-sharpening rigs. August 29, 2006

    Softening Veneer for Wrapping Over a Bullnose Edge
    Advice on how to persuade an expensive veneer to wrap around a tight curve without splitting. January 25, 2010

    Safe Control of Small Miter-Saw Off-Cuts
    When you have to cut a tiny mitered return piece on the chop saw, bits tend to fly out at dangerous speed. Here, carpenters suggest a half-dozen solutions. August 6, 2008

    What Thickness of Material for Cabinet Backs?
    Cabinetmakers discuss whether they use 3/4-inch, 1/2-inch, or 1/4-inch plywood for cabinet backs, and the reasoning behind their preferences. July 11, 2013

    Troubleshooting a Sticky Tool Holder
    CNC pros try to find the source of a tool-changing problem. March 25, 2007

    Sawing Crotch and Knot Wood
    Advice on sawing crotch and burl Walnut and Cherry. May 15, 2011

    Value Engineering in Custom Cabinets?
    Cabinetmakers discuss ways to shave costs to make and install custom cabinets in a competitive economy. December 24, 2012

    Searching for a sales rep
    Increasing sales by adding the right marketing professional to your team. September 20, 2003

    Touching Up Natural Maple
    Here's an extended discussion of using colorants and finishes to blend a repair into a finished Maple piece. March 26, 2013

    Stop! Don’t buy that wide belt sander!
    A tale of caution regarding purchasing a wide belt sander. June 14, 2015

    Troubleshooting "Craters" in 2K Poly
    Is it fisheye? Solvent pop? Water in the lines? A finisher gets help with a finish defect. March 12, 2015

    Using Lyptus
    Here's a detailed thread on woodworker experiences using Lyptus wood. April 20, 2008

    Stripping and Refinishing Pricing
    Stripping furniture is laborious and slow — and so a fair price may create some sticker shock. March 26, 2009

    Simple, Low-Cost Dust Collection Setups
    Pros suggest ideas for an entry-level dust collection system for a garage shop. April 18, 2006

    Stick Profiles and Out-Feed Fences
    Setting up the shaper to cut the stick pieces for cope and-stick doors. May 14, 2006

    Shopping for an Edgebander
    Here's some detailed advice on how to choose the right edgebander for your volume and style of production. January 1, 2012

    Sliding Table Saw Tips and Tricks
    Sliding tables saws ease the work, but there's a knack to using them. In this thread experienced hands help a new slider owner learn a few dance steps. July 22, 2005

    Why is Walnut Purple Sometimes?
    The purple color of some Walnut boards is natural. Here's more background with comments and observations from woodworkers. February 16, 2014

    Sanding and Rubbing Out Spar Varnish
    Tricky problem: eliminating brush marks and restoring an even gloss to spar varnish — after the piece is installed. April 19, 2011

    Solar Kiln Collector Design
    Keep it simple: as long as the wood is protected from direct sunlight, painting the kiln interior black works as well as more complicated heat-absorbing rigs. July 28, 2006

    Think before you take the CNC plunge
    WOODWEB technical advisor Brian Personett offers some food for thought to those thinking about purchasing CNC equipment. November 15, 2000

    Troubleshooting Shiny Paint
    until the "flatting" agent left too much sheen. Finishers share ideas about what might have happened, and how to fix it. June 28, 2005

    Veneer Checking
    Understanding the causes and prevention of veneer checking -1999

    Twisty Trees are Trouble
    Sawyer lore says the logs with the left-handed twist are best left to rot. April 20, 2011

    Short blade life
    Band mill blades that don't last, burnt tips and bad bearings. December 18, 2001

    What's Better for Built-Ins: A Dull or Satin Finish?
    Finishers consider the practical and esthetic aspects of dull, satin, and glossy wood finishes. December 23, 2014

    Waterbased Finish Schedule for a Cherry Kitchen
    Finishers share their schedules for Cherry kitchen cabinets. January 29, 2009

    Where to Get Free Logs
    Start-up sawmiller gets advice on working with sources of free sawlogs. October 4, 2007

    True Dimensions of 4/4 Green Lumber
    The terms "4/4" and "RWRL" take some explaining. Here's the voice of expertise and experience. October 8, 2005

    Whether to Hinge-Bore Before Finishing, or After
    A close vote, with comments, on when to bore doors for hinges. January 19, 2011

    Tabbing Versus Onion-Skinning for Small Parts
    CNC owners discuss various strategies for maintaining vacuum while you cut out small parts. October 26, 2013

    Should the Shop Owner Master the CNC?
    August 19, 2013

    Widebelt Sanding Price
    Quote about a buck a minute, then work out the Karma face to face, is the consensus. August 28, 2010

    Using Bending Rail on a Spiral Staircase
    Advice on using the steel rail on a steel staircase as a form for clamping flexible rail strips for laminated glue-up. December 24, 2009

    Supporting a Cantilevered Shelf
    but how? Pros share ideas. June 23, 2006

    Tricky Conference Table Tips
    Another extended discussion of how to make a complicated conference table — and whether a beginner should even attempt it. March 14, 2006

    Self-Countersinking Screws
    The pros and cons of screw-head "knibs." June 22, 2005

    Solid Poplar Versus Laminations for Door Stiles
    Solid poplar has a good track record for door construction, but LVL stave cores may have their own advantages. June 8, 2008

    Tolerance For Knife Stock Thickness
    A discussion of thickness variations in moulder and planer knife blank material, and the attendant problems for custom-ground knives. April 27, 2007

    Terminating Crown Moulding at a Vent
    A high-wall air-conditioning register interrupts a run of crown molding. What are the installer's choices? Pros supply ideas. July 5, 2005

    Undermount Sinks for Laminate Tops
    Tips on installing undermount sinks designed for laminate countertops. September 27, 2008

    Slider, Panel Saw, or Festool?
    "All three" is the easy answer; but here are some thoughts for the cabinetmaker who is forced to choose. April 29, 2012

    Sawing Hickory for Flooring
    Quartersawn may be most stable, but flatsawn is prettiest. February 15, 2009

    Troubleshooting Planer Performance with a New Helical Head
    After you install a new helical insert cutterhead, you typically need to make other adjustments to the machinery before it will run properly. February 15, 2015

    Switching to Waterborne Finishes
    Thoughts on practical application techniques and continued health precautions for a finisher who's going water-based. January 14, 2008

    Sanding Steps in the Glazing Process
    When creating a glazed finish, does sanding between coats help, or hurt? March 28, 2008

    Waste wood into profit
    Sawyers turn wood otherwise destined for the landfill into a business. June 5, 2002

    Waterborne Finish Systems and Green Credentials
    Is the advantage of a "green" rating worth the hassle of switching to a waterborne finish system? August 16, 2009

    Spraying Waterborne Paint on a Budget
    Finishers discuss the challenge of applying waterborne paints using inexpensive equipment, without having to over-thin. September 18, 2012

    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

    Troubleshooting Moulder Jams
    Strategies for dealing with the problem when boards get stuck in the moulder. April 24, 2009

    Smooth finish on large surface
    Trouble with rough spots in a water-based finish. August 29, 2001

    Shopping for a Pressure-Pot Spray Gun
    Advice on choosing a low-end spray system, and on which upgrades make sense. August 15, 2011

    Solid Wood Door Basics
    A few tips for a cabinetmaker considering whether to try building man doors. April 10, 2009

    When To Walk Out On A Job
    03/04/2015

    Staining the Medullary Rays in Oak
    The grain figure in quartersawn Oak is striking, but it doesn't readily accept stain. Here's advice on working with it to gain a desired effect. January 25, 2013

    Shop-Built Adjustable Shaper Fence
    Here's an example of a sliding-gib shaper fence capable of fine adjustments for close-tolerance woodworking. October 3, 2009

    Washing Fresh-Cut Lumber
    Washing excess sawdust off boards should be no problem. But why not used compressed air, or just a broom? November 28, 2006

    Squirting Tree Phenomenon
    Stand back: trees in wet locations, infected with bacteria, may squirt smelly water when cut. Here, experts explain why. August 29, 2006

    Safeguarding Woodworking Machines and Worker Safety
    A detailed description of machinery safeguarding techniques - 1984

    Walnut Plywood for Wall Panels
    A discussion of featuring clear-coated Walnut plywood as a finish wall material. July 18, 2013

    Who Fills the Nail Holes?
    Tradesmen debate whose job it should be to fill nail holes — the trim installer or the painter. May 27, 2008

    Stripping and Bleaching Oak
    After trying several suggestions, a finisher hits on the right solution to clean and brighten some old oak drawer fronts. November 11, 2006

    Shading and Toning Eastern White Pine
    Advice on how to achieve a consistent, uniform dark color on white pine. July 17, 2008

    Whether to Make Your Own Moulder Knives
    Info on how to grind moulder knives, and thoughts on whether it's worth the time and cost to do so. December 30, 2007

    Skilled Labor and Old-School Arc Drawing
    The quickest path between two ideas is never a straight line, Einstein. January 2, 2012

    Veneer Checking on Architectural Columns
    Movement of the veneer (attached using contact cement) is the likely culprit in this failure. September 16, 2008

    Sample Deck for Specifying Finishes
    Here's an interesting discussion about how to produce a set of finish samples in various gradations for use in communicating with a distant factory. May 30, 2011

    Spreadsheet to G-Code?
    Yes, there are ways to rig a spreadsheet application to generate simple G-code for controlling CNC equipment. It's an interesting approach, but has practical limitations. May 23, 2007

    Very Heavy Stainless Steel Cabinets
    Cabinetmakers discuss materials sourcing for an unusual job: 3/8-inch solid stainless steel cabinets. October 15, 2009

    Size effect on shrinkage
    Are traditional shrinkage values applicable to drying large cants? May 9, 2001

    Whether to Share Your Knowledge Locally
    Woodworkers discuss whether the type of knowledge they willingly exchange on a forum should be shared with local acquaintances. September 27, 2012

    Veneered columns with PVC substrates
    The best procedures and products to get the job done right. June 20, 2001

    Vacuum Fixturing - Part 1 of 3
    Tom Galzin, a principal of New CNC Router, provides a technical description of vacuum hold-down equipment and explains how it works. (Part One) June 1, 2012

    Wood Choices for Exterior Shutters
    Spanish Cedar, Redwood, Cedar, and Cypress lead the list. May 24, 2010

    Sanding Raised Panel Doors
    Tips on sanding those pesky profiles. February 19, 2006

    Veneering with a Clamp-and-Caul Setup
    Veneering a large panel is best done with a vacuum press, but here's a description of how to do it with clamps. April 10, 2007

    Torsion Box Details
    A conversation about ideas for a torsion-box flat work surface for the shop. August 31, 2010

    Showing Off Some Curly Maple
    A bandmill operator shares photos of a huge curly maple log, before and after sawing. December 15, 2005

    Switching to metric
    A discussion of the 32mm system and its attendant need to convert to metric measure. February 13, 2001

    Sealers for Water-Borne Finishes
    Finishers discuss de-waxed shellac and other sealers that work well under water-borne finishes. June 10, 2006

    Varnishes, Sealers, and Topcoats
    A guitar maker gets advice on water-based and oil-based varnishes that will enhance the look of mahogany and walnut, but will also be efficient to apply along with a water-based urethane topcoat. October 19, 2005

    Quartersawing Sycamore for Fleck
    Making the most out of a sycamore log. May 11, 2005

    Touch-Up Repair for Cherry Veneer
    When a sanding mistake burns right through a cherry veneer, quick or easy fixes are scarce. Here are a handful of suggestions for making the best of a bad situation. December 15, 2005

    Widebelt Sanding Schedule -- for Doors
    Grits and removal sequences for a smooth surface. February 28, 2004

    Variable Angle Chamfers in a Production Job
    Shaper? Router? Table saw? A woodworker wants to know the best equipment choice for machining large quantities of beveled flat stock at various angles with high accuracy and ease of adjustment. June 4, 2012

    Troubleshooting a Bumpy Finish with Post-Cat Lacquer
    Small surface bumps might be the result of solvent pop. January 24, 2014

    Trash Pullout Install Hassles
    Advice on making the necessary minor tweaks and adjustments to get a trash pullout operating correctly. August 31, 2009

    Troubleshooting Curved Miter Cuts
    Big chopsaw cutting a little concave? Blade quality and technique might both play a role. August 8, 2008

    Why Saw Lumber Thinner?
    Sawmillers discuss the economics and practicality of sawing 12/4 versus 4/4 lumber. January 13, 2006

    Troubleshooting Slipping Router Bits
    A thread from the CNC forum discusses the factors that could be causing router bits to slip off the collet on a CNC router. March 21, 2006

    Teamwork Versus Solo Work on the Shop Floor
    Cabinetmakers discuss efficiency on the shop floor. When should people work in pairs, and when should handle tasks alone? June 23, 2014

    Veneering Concave Surfaces
    Tips and discussion on a tough veneering problem: inside curved surfaces. July 7, 2011

    Selecting Fans for a Solar Kiln
    Advice on picking fans that will move the right amount of air and not fail from overheating. February 8, 2008

    Stiffening Long-Span Shelves
    Woodworkers discuss torsion boxes and steel-angle reinforcement for long-span shelf situations. November 11, 2005

    Turning the End of a Rod
    Suggestions for tackling the problem of turning a 1.5-inch diameter rod down to one inch — but only at the ends.October 17, 2012

    Wrapping Columns with Veneer
    Tips on how to wrap architectural columns with veneer. July 23, 2007

    Storage Cabinet Shelf Spacing
    Ideas about the value of adjustable shelving, and about practical shelf spacing in kitchen cabinets. December 8, 2010

    Troubleshooting Tool Marks in MDF
    A CNC process leaves circular tool marks in an MDF substrate that telegraph through the pressed finish lamination. Unfortunately, this may just be in the nature of the materials. August 29, 2005

    Stain Matching for Beginners
    Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish: easier said than done. January 25, 2013

    Worm Holes and Lumber Grading
    Bug holes aren't a lumber defect in everybody's eyes — it all depends on your market. Here's some info about how grading standards account for insect damage. December 9, 2010

    Troubleshooting Fisheyes
    The dreaded fish-eye rears its ugly head again, and pros provide systematic troubleshooting tips to identify the source of the contamination. August 9, 2005

    Treating Air-Dried Wood with Pesticides
    Surface-applied pesticides may be dangerous or even illegal, and will probably do no good. Instead, heat-treat wood to kill bugs. February 14, 2006

    TV cabinets
    Designs for large, small and flat screens. April 9, 2003

    Troubleshooting HSK Spindle Release Issues
    Dust and dirt can cause problems with HSK spindles. Here's how to fix them. September 30, 2010

    Veneer Over LVL for Door-Building
    Issues of moisture content, wood movement, and splitting when veneering over LVL for custom door construction. April 5, 2007

    Starting Large Motors with Alternative Power Sources
    Woodworkers consider the problem of starting up big equipment in a solar-powered and wind-powered cabinet shop. November 30, 2009

    Shipping Bandmill Blades
    A bandmill operator got some blades back from the resharpener with broken teeth. Were they damaged in shippping? August 31, 2005

    Troubleshooting Fisheye Problems with Waterbased Lacquer
    Fisheye is a well-known, common problem. Here, finishers round up the usual suspects again. December 1, 2005

    Touch/Push Latches and Spring-Activated Hinges
    Pairing latches and hinges for a situation where the customer wants hidden hardware and positive latching action on the door. May 15, 2011

    Wood Movement After Re-Sawing
    It's common for boards to twist, bow, or cup after being re-sawn. Here's some explanation. March 4, 2009

    Uses for an Edge Sander
    It's a handy machine for all sorts of things, if you know how to use it. October 2, 2006

    Solid Wood Table-Top Movement Issues
    A plank table top with a mitered frame around the edge is a disaster waiting to happen. However, there may be ways to make it work by allowing for wood movement. (Or better yet, use veneer.) May 16, 2008

    Spray Setup for Occasional Paint Jobs
    What's an affordable spray system for once-in-a-while paint spraying? September 14, 2006

    Troubleshooting Edge Banders
    Uneven glue application could have several causes (and fixes) March 17, 2005

    Sawing and Drying Apple Stump Wood
    Apple's hard to deal with — expect a lot of time and effort to yield only modest results. May 31, 2010

    Spray Paint for Outdoor Furniture
    Nothing lasts forever on wood outside. But here's advice on what ingredients to look for in a durable spray paint. July 3, 2008

    Touching Up Veneer Sand-Throughs
    Tips for a first-timer on fixing a sand-through defect. August 16, 2012

    Solid Wood Countertops
    Advice on allowing for movement with solid wood countertops. October 13, 2010

    Sawing Eastern Red Cedar
    Tips on handling and sawing cedar logs to obtain marketable product. October 4, 2007

    Sanding face frames properly
    The proper tools and techniques to avoid rounding edges. October 30, 2002

    Wood Choices for Barn Siding
    What kind of trees make good board siding for a barn? April 24, 2014

    Twin Tablesaw Setups
    Two cabinetmakers describe (with pictures) how they set up left-tilt and right-tilt Delta Unisaws shoulder to shoulder in the shop, for versatile cutting ability in a tight footprint. July 12, 2012

    Taper-Cutting Parts At High Volume
    Pros discuss equipment, set-ups, and jigs. April 10, 2005

    Scratch Marks from Hand Sanding
    Basic advice on appropriate hand sanding technique to minimize visible scratch marks. December 29, 2008

    Squaring a Sliding Table Saw
    Advice on how to adjust the fence on a slider to restore its ability to make accurate, precise cuts. January 13, 2015

    Shop-Built Sliding Table Saw Jig
    A cabinetmaker displays his low-cost self-built alternative to a sliding table saw. February 2, 2011

    Solid Wood Exterior Doors
    Tips on building an exterior door with solid wood. September 7, 2011

    Touching Up CV in the Field
    Tips and tricks on how to fix dings and scratches in conversion varnish finishes. October 2, 2005

    Troubleshooting Puck-Light Dimmers
    Cabinetmakers consider what might be making low-voltage lighting dimmers malfunction. May 7, 2007

    Quantifying the Waste Factor
    How much of the lumber you buy becomes scrap instead of cabinets? Shop owners report their observations. December 27, 2007

    Setting Up a Dovetail Machine
    Tips on the tricky parts of dialing in an OMEC dovetail machine. October 15, 2010

    Vacuum and Spoilboard Issues with Small Plexiglass Pieces
    Spoilboard and hold-down suggestions for cutting plastic on the CNC. September 28, 2009

    Steaming Before Kiln-Drying: Good Idea?
    Steaming wood before the drying cycle may or may not be wise. But in any case, the idea is patented. June 13, 2014

    Stick Fonts for CAD/CAM Work
    A conversation about finding simple fonts for use in part marking with CAD/CAM work. September 23, 2013

    Sizing a Compressor for Spraying in the Field
    A cabinetmaker is bringing his shop spray gun out on site. What will he need for a portable compressor? July 8, 2005

    Veneer Quality: Is Veneer Getting Thinner?
    Veneers these days are much thinner than they used to be. This makes finding a quality source of supply more critical than ever. February 17, 2012

    Slides for Five-Foot-Deep Drawers
    Where there's a will, there's a way. April 29, 2012

    Straight Edge Options
    Jointer bed too short to handle that long piece? Here's a grab bag of jigs, rigs, and tricks for making long straight edges. July 21, 2005

    Wiping Stain and Seal-Coat Compatibility
    Be careful mixing a stain into a sealer — they don't always play together nicely. January 29, 2009

    Should a Cabinetmaker Finance Customer Purchases?
    Cabinetmakers discuss extending credit to customers. November 5, 2007

    Should I Use a Tinted Undercoat?
    A finisher who's having trouble hiding color variations in a Poplar project gets suggestions for tinting the undercoat. August 12, 2014

    Steel Truss Roofs for Shop Buildings
    Business owners advise on choices involved in building a large clear-span steel truss-roofed shop. November 8, 2008

    What Thickness to Saw Walnut for Furniture
    4/4 is a versatile and useful dimension to saw, and it's quicker and less problematic to dry than thicker wood. December 6, 2012

    Waterborne Finish Raising MDF Glue Line
    Glued joints in MDF sometimes telegraph through waterborne finishes because of the effects of moisture. Here's advice on prevention and cure. December 31, 2012

    Veneer buckling
    Preventing veneer from expanding and buckling through proper gluing and application methods. November 7, 2000

    Shaper Heads on CNC Machines
    A "shaper aggregate" offers a whole new way to do curved mouldings. Here's some introductory info on the technology. August 14, 2007

    Spray Painting House Exteriors
    Quick advice on equipment options and methods for painting houses. December 6, 2011

    Troubleshooting Finish Blush on a Table Edge
    A little denatured alcohol did the trick this time. Can you hear that sigh of relief? April 19, 2011

    Troubleshooting a Hard Start on a Table Saw
    A woodworker searches for a way to solve a "hard start" problem on an otherwise great table saw. June 18, 2009

    Solar kiln materials
    Advice on types of materials for letting light into your solar kiln. June 24, 2001

    Troubleshooting a Crackling Lacquer Finish
    Nitrocellulose lacquers can crackle because of rapid temperature changes. April 30, 2006

    Veneering a Cone Shape
    Interesting discussion of veneering methods for cone-shaped pieces. March 26, 2013

    Standing Tall Cabinets
    Another take on the problem of maneuvering those too-tall cabinets into their spot. August 14, 2007

    Spraying White Lacquer
    Advice on mixing thinner and retarder into lacquer and primer for good coverage without runs. June 18, 2010

    Structural Support for "Floating" Wall Shelves
    Good ideas for building strong shelves on site with no visible means of support. March 4, 2007

    Spraying Mounted Cabinet Doors
    Finishing doors while they're on the cabinets is a questionable practice, but some finishers succeed with it. October 14, 2006

    Saw Technique for Harvesting Burls
    Advice with interesting photo examples, on how to cut burls off a log to get the most useful raw material for bowl turning or art work. April 27, 2011

    Troubleshooting Drawer Slide Noise
    A little too tight or too loose, and the slides will make noise. December 10, 2007

    Spray room set-up and operation
    Hot to get lighting and exhaust details right, eliminating safety risks in spray-finishing operations. February 13, 2001

    Troubleshooting a Flaking Finish
    Finishers help a cabinetmaker diagnose a finish problem on Maple and MDF cabinet doors. October 2, 2005

    Sharpener and Setter Choices
    Sawyers consider their options in blade sharpening equipment. July 10, 2007

    Troubleshooting Blade Wandering
    Tooth set and tension are factors to look at when a blade wanders shortly after entering the log. October 25, 2006

    Sanding Disk Preferences
    Woodworkers discuss abrasive and backing characteristics that make various brands of sanding disk useful in particular applications. March 12, 2015

    Troubleshooting a Loss of Vacuum
    First you need to figure out whether the problem is the pump, or some other issue. July 8, 2014

    Sand-Through Finish Using Two Water-Based Stains
    It's unusual and tricky, but here are some ideas for accomplishing it. March 12, 2006

    Two finishes, same problem
    Troubleshooting the cause of a problem existing in each of two distinctly different types of finish. April 8, 2000

    Quarter-Sawing Technique on a Large Mill
    Sawmillers discuss how to go about quarter-sawing logs on a large mill. August 30, 2007

    Tinting Waterbornes for an Amber Effect
    Is there any way to make waterborne finishes take on the warm amber glow characteristic of solventborne formulas? July 18, 2013

    Troubleshooting "Hiccups" with an Air-Assisted Airless Gun
    Woodweb comes to the rescue again, diagnosing a finisher's spraygun malfunction and saving him a bundle of cash. April 10, 2008

    Spray Booth Air Intake in a Hot, Dry Climate
    Using shop air conditioned by an evaporative cooler ("swamp cooler") should allow good finishing results, rather than drawing in baked-dry outdoor air. June 30, 2007

    Struggling to Remove a Super-Tough Finish
    A seemingly bulletproof finish that seems to resist all chemical strippers finally yields to a heat gun. April 15, 2012

    Should We Sharpen Cutters In House?
    Opinions vary: some see savings and convenience benefits, but others note expense, time, and safety concerns. July 30, 2007

    Sustainable Adhesives for Laminates
    Recommendations for "green" contact adhesives for use with laminate material, and a closer look at the details of the rules. October 3, 2011

    Squaring Up Inside Corners of Panel Routs
    Advice on machining square inside corners for cut-outs in pre-laminated panels. November 13, 2009

    Soft-Starting a Compressor
    A properly located buffer tank in the air line can keep a compressor from stalling or tripping the breaker on start-up. June 13, 2011

    Slip Sheet Material Choices
    Countertop fabricators discuss dowels, "slip sheet" materials, and other options for aligning materials to substrates after applying contact cement.January 14, 2013

    Small-Capacity Dust Collection System
    A woodworker with a small, one-man furniture shop gets advice on a dust collection setup for his minimal needs. January 24, 2014

    Setting Shaper Cutter Height Accurately
    Techniques to consistently set up shaper cutters at the correct height. January 27, 2007

    Troubleshooting Cracks in Kiln-Dried Live Oak
    Experts attribute a cracking problem in 8/4 Live Oak slabs to drying the wood too fast at too low humidity. August 26, 2008

    Tips on Vacuum-Press Veneering
    Entry-level advice on vacuum bag veneering techniques, and leads to more info. July 21, 2006

    Spray Equipment for Latex Paint
    Here's advice on a budget set-up for occasional latex spray jobs. October 8, 2005

    Stocking a Furniture Touch-Up Kit
    Here's a nice look at what you might want in your starter kit for furniture touch-up and finish repair. July 14, 2010

    Square-trimming face frame stock
    Woodworkers share their secrets for getting dead-square cuts on the ends of face frame members.

    Sizing the Air Compressor for a Small Shop
    Horsepower and tank size aren't the best measures of whether a compressor can keep up with the work you're giving it. Here's a closer look at the specs that matter. January 25, 2013

    Selling Accessory Items
    Add-ons and doo-dads can make you a little money. Here are tips on presenting a smart selection. February 11, 2009

    Vacuum and Part Size
    A question about how to relate vacuum requirements to minimum part size. January 2, 2012

    Upper Cabinet Height Quandary
    A homeowner found the upper cabs too high — after they were installed. So the cabinetmaker lowered them, but now he needs to make it look right. "It's a lesson for us all," says one pro. November 11, 2005

    Steaming Walnut
    If you do it properly, steaming walnut brings color to the sapwood without destroying the figure in the heartwood. May 11, 2005

    Using Euro-Style Hinges On Face-Frame Cabinets
    Pros share tips and methods for a tricky problem: using "Euro" hardware with face-frame cabinets. December 28, 2005

    Seeking a sweeter-smelling finish
    Potential sources for less noxious finishing materials. November 29, 2000

    Will Stacked Lumber Gain or Lose Moisture?
    Lumber in storage may gain or lose moisture, but very slowly. Wrapping the pile in plastic will slow or stop the moisture change. March 29, 2006

    Woven Cherry Door Panels
    Thin slats woven together into a door panel is a cool idea, but kiln-dried wood is too brittle. Green wood may work. November 10, 2006

    Sanding and Stock Removal for Large Burl Slabs
    Advice on equipment and techniques to dress large burls before sale as raw material for table-tops. June 9, 2007

    Sawdust uses
    Various idaes for putting wood waste to use. March 20, 2001

    Quality Standards in Contracts
    Referencing published industry specs is one simple solution. Here, pros chime in with additional short and sweet disclaimers. November 12, 2005

    Troubleshooting A Drilling Inconsistency
    Professionals diagnose a case of inaccurate drilling. April 10, 2005

    Shopping for a Power Feeder
    Advice on choosing a power feeder for a shaper. March 26, 2010

    When to Scuff Sand Pre-Catalyzed Finish Coats
    Be sure to follow the maker's directions for sanding between coats. May 16, 2014

    Sourcing Cabinet Box Parts
    What are the options for a company that only wants to assemble parts, not cut them? August 29, 2005

    Tips for creating spalted maple
    Creating spalted lumber by creating the correct conditions. January 4, 2001

    Setting Up a Kremlin Cup Gun
    A finisher gets tips on how to dial in his new spraygun. January 19, 2012

    Stickers for green lumber
    Where do sawyers get their stickers? November 7, 2001

    Should I Sharpen My Own Moulder Knives?
    The advantages may be worth the set-up cost and the learning curve. December 2, 2006

    Troubleshooting Blotchy Endgrain on Raised Panels
    Consistent end-grain finish starts with careful sanding. October 19, 2005

    Wheelchair-Accessible Vanity Details
    Heights, construction details, and other considerations for a wheelchair-accessible bath vanity. October 13, 2005

    Tips for an Effective Pickling Stain Job
    When a pickling stain doesn't lighten oak as well as expected, a finisher seeks advice on improving his results. July 25, 2005

    Stiffening a Large-Diameter Circular Sawmill Blade
    Advice on tuning or adjusting a 60-inch sawmill blade. January 27, 2007

    Sawing and Drying Pecan Wood
    Advice on handling a Pecan yard tree — including the story of hitting a couple of nails. December 12, 2008

    Touching Up Finger-Rubbed Glossy Areas Near Knobs
    Quick thoughts on how to correct shiny areas near cabinet door knobs, caused by continual rubbing by fingers in use. July 26, 2010

    Troubleshooting Split-Fence Accuracy
    A split fence on the shaper allows for quick setup, but it takes time to learn how to set the fences accurately. August 29, 2006

    Split Log Fireplace Mantels
    Tips and techniques for log peeling, seasoning, and installing for a split-log mantelpiece. February 17, 2006

    Under-Mounting a Top-Mount Sink
    Installer gets advice on mounting a new-fangled "hybrid-mounting" sink. June 17, 2005

    Website Setup for a Portfolio of Completed Work
    Here's some advice on putting up a website to display photos of projects you've done. April 24, 2013

    Templating Systems for Production Door Installation
    Advice on choosing jigs for hanging residential doors on site, in quantity. July 30, 2009

    Vacuum Lift Versus Scissor Lift
    A discussion of equipment options for moving panels onto the sliding table saw. October 26, 2007

    Tooling Up for Efficient Custom Wood Window Production
    Advice on tooling and construction methods for speeding up the process of setting up to build custom windows in small quantities. July 15, 2012

    Variations Between Plywood Panels and Sawn Wood Stiles
    Doors with sawn lumber stiles and plywood panels are very challenging to finish in a way that makes the surfaces look the same. October 19, 2013

    Sawdust Drag Chain Derailing Problem
    Wear and tear can ruin the fit of a chain and sprocket, causing the chain to jump the track. May 10, 2007

    Sanding Grit Recommendations
    How fine is too fine between coats, for good adhesion? August 31, 2009

    Using Up Scrap Wood
    Woodworkers and cabinetmakers share stories about turning their "drops" into extra cash. December 20, 2005

    Troubleshooting Bubbles in Lacquer
    "Solvent pop" may be causing bubbling in a lacquer coat. Solutions include applying lighter coats, or using retarder in place of straight thinner. October 2, 2005

    Specs for Building a Spray Booth
    A cabinetmaker wonders how complicated it would be to build his own booth — and gets an earful of advice. July 11, 2005

    Where cabinets meet sloped floor
    How to properly disguise the gap that appears during installation. August 25, 2003

    Sizing Up Dehumidifier Kilns
    Thoughts on the objective characteristics to consider when evaluating which dehumidifier kiln is right for you. April 11, 2008

    Turning Logs with a Winch
    Here's how it's done. October 14, 2006

    Troubleshooting Widebelt Ripples
    Experts suggest possible reasons for imperfect performance by a widebelt sander. February 1, 2015

    Vacuum Relief Valves
    To save wear and tear on pumps, relieving vacuum during idle time is a good idea. May 15, 2012

    Wood Floor Smoothness Changes
    Moisture-related movement can cause wood floors to move and become rough at the joints. February 23, 2010

    Troubleshooting Surface Ripples with a Drum Sander
    Wise advice helps a woodworker get better results from his drum sander. September 5, 2011

    Touching Up Hairline Cracks in a Waterborne Finish
    Expert advice on hiding a crack that appeared during transport. October 19, 2013

    Single or Two-Head Sander for Table Tops?
    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. February 15, 2015

    Waterborne Glazes over a Pre-Cat Finish
    Many water-borne and solvent-borne (oil-based) finishes are mutually compatible, and coats may be alternated (with certain cautions). May 27, 2008

    Sanding Dust Interfering with Finish
    Tips on prevention and cure when sanding dust messes up a lacquer spray job. June 9, 2007

    Thicknessing Stock for Arched Moulding Production
    Advice on achieving thickness tolerances in thin rips for gluing up arched moulding blanks. October 19, 2013

    Temperature Settings for Hot Melt Systems and Applicators
    Hot-melt glues exposed to air in the melting tank should not be heated above 325 degrees Fahrenheit. September 13, 2006

    Touching Up a Water-Based Clear Finish
    Finishers suggest products and methods for spot repairs of minor scratches and mars. March 2, 2006

    Stripping a Polyester-Finished Piano Lid
    April 9, 2007

    Veneering Inside Curves on Furniture
    After considering several possible methods, a furnituremaker finds success with hot hide glue. September 6, 2007

    Telegraphing Issue with High Gloss Laminate on Luan Plywood
    High gloss laminates have a tendency to reveal minor imperfections in the substrate. August 26, 2008

    Speaker Cloth in Cabinet Doors
    Ways to attach speaker cloth in place of a floating wood panel in entertainment center doors so that infrared remote control devices will work through the door. August 14, 2009

    Shop Drawings
    03/15/2014

    Templates for Pin Hole Boring
    A shop-made router template saves time in 32-mm frameless construction. May 13, 2005

    Solid Wood Edging for Euro Cabs
    Tips for attaching thick wood banding to frameless cabinet panels, instead of standard edgebanding. October 27, 2008

    Waiting Period Before Sanding Doors after Glue-Up
    Wood porosity and moisture content can influence the time needed for a cure in PVA glued joints before sanding a door. October 16, 2013

    Sawn Wood Versus LVL Header Strength
    Sawmiller needs to verify the allowable bearing capacity of a sawn timber for code inspection purposes. February 9, 2008

    Webbing Spray, or Veiling Stain
    Advice on guns and tips for achieving this unusual look. January 21, 2010

    Wait Time Between Coats
    A finisher with a rush job to complete gets advice on dry and cure times between coats. August 21, 2006

    Telling Hard and Soft Maple Apart
    The two types of maple have different densities and different end grain appearance. There's also a chemical test. December 6, 2006

    Troubleshooting Bowed Hollow-Core Doors
    A set of custom door panels made with plywood glued over honeycomb came out with a half-inch hump. What could have gone wrong? March 1, 2006

    Steam-Bending a Pre-Turned Part
    Bending wood that has already been turned is difficult, if not impossible. August 6, 2010

    Troubleshooting Wood Cupping when Finishing
    Unbalanced wetting of solid wood surfaces can cause the wood to cup. October 28, 2009

    Shaper Setup for Tongue-and-Groove Flooring
    Tips on setting up to mill hardwood flooring. September 28, 2006

    Troubleshooting Orange Peel
    Basic tips on preventing and repairing "orange peel" with an HVLP sprayer. June 20, 2005

    Tips for Steam Bending
    Advice on a steam-bending setup, and leads for more information. December 8, 2006

    Telling Red Pine from White Pine Logs
    Branch whorls aren't much help, but compare early and late wood growth. February 26, 2005

    Shopping for a Planer-Sander
    Advice on the characteristics that make a combination planer/sander most useful in the shop. March 28, 2015

    Value of Dead Standing Oak
    Moth-killed Chestnut Oak (also called Rock Oak) need not be felled immediately, and can produce valuable boards and timbers. October 1, 2009

    White Film after Spraying
    A contaminated air line and filter turns out to be the culprit. March 12, 2015

    Scheduling Routine Machine Maintenence
    Ideas that can help you stay on top of regular shop machine maintenance tasks. July 23, 2007

    Solvent reclaimers and gun washers
    Info on automatic spray gun washers and solvent reclaimers. April 20, 2001

    Sanding Dust Collection Options
    Is it better to invest in a downdraft sanding table with filter, or in a vacuum attached to the sander itself?June 15, 2014

    Troubleshooting CNC Controller Errors
    When a CNC device makes an unexplained move or cut, how can you isolate the source of the glitch? September 3, 2010

    Weighing Down Stacked Lumber
    Weighing down the lumber stack with concrete can help the wood dry flatter. June 16, 2014

    Woodmizer Arm Adjustment
    Fine-tuning the clamping arms for a Woodmizer bandmill. March 9, 2010

    Sanding-Pad Staining on Solid Surface Tops
    The color in sanding pads sometimes rubs off onto the solid surfacing, but it can be avoided. December 11, 2007

    Tablesaw Wont Raise And Lower
    10/26/2014

    Veneer Balancing Issues
    Fine points of pairing veneer types for a balanced layup. March 26, 2009

    Should Edgebanding Need to be Filed by Hand?
    Do edgebanded laminate parts require hand sanding, filing, or other touch-up for quality? January 19, 2011

    Spraying Solid Color Deck Stain with a Pressure Pot Setup
    Quick advice on spraying latex stain with simple equipment. January 24, 2014

    Warpage in bookmatched curly maple?
    Warpage should not be anticipated in bookmatched lumber any more than in any other type of glue up. 1998.

    Solid Wood Strips in the Edgebander
    Running heavy solid wood edgebanding involves some tricky steps, and can be slow. July 28, 2012

    Tinted Shellac with a Clear Topcoat
    Tinting shellac can give you a great pastel finish. June 17, 2009

    Sawing an Oversize Log
    Tips on getting the most out of a log that's just a little too big for your mill. August 14, 2007

    Touch-Up Bandmill Blade Sharpening Techniques
    Blade hit a nail? Here are some tips for emergency sharpenings that can keep you sawing — at least for a little while. November 27, 2006

    Subcontracting Finishing Work
    An unfinished furniture maker considers contracting out finish work, and gets advice (mostly con). October 2, 2005

    Static Cling Problem When Routing Melamine
    Advice on eliminating the static charge that causes dust to cling to workpieces when machining melamine panels on the CNC router. July 10, 2009

    Quick Stain/Topcoat Combination
    Searching for a stain formula that allows topcoating without a long wait for the stain to dry or cure. September 14, 2006

    Starting A Lumber Brokerage (small-time)
    08/19/2014

    Working with Ribbon Mahogany and Brazilian Cherry
    Tips on machining and staining two very hard, and very visually interesting, exotic hardwoods. October 27, 2005

    Tambour Source Needed For 24" Tall Appliance Garage
    01/05/2015

    Troubleshooting Vacuum Pressure
    Advice on locating the air leak in a CNC vacuum hold-down system, starting with the pumps and moving on to connections and spoilboards. February 16, 2014

    Veneering Vs. Plywood
    10/08/2014

    Tempered Glass for Cabinet Doors?
    Safety glass is typical for commercial cabinetry. Residential, not so much. April 29, 2012

    Working with a Planer/Sander
    A woodworker reports on his experience with a planer/sander. July 29, 2012

    Vacuum Bagging Extra-Long Assemblies
    Vacuum veneering of very long pieces is complicated, but doable. October 11, 2007

    Setting up a new planer
    Pointers and tolerances for setting up a new 20-inch planer. June 14, 2000

    Tool Wear and Resawing Teak
    Teak dulls blades and loads up sandpaper. Here's advice on the tooling required to process it. February 17, 2014

    Walnut Steaming Difficulties
    Steam that is too hot and "dry" will not have the desired effect. Here is some technical advice on operating the steamer successfully. December 12, 2008

    Waterborne Finishes and the Fuzz
    Water-based finishes can cause wood fibers to stand up, complicating the finishing and sanding sequence. October 14, 2006

    Whether to Saw Old Walnut Logs
    Even if it has been down for years, a big walnut log can yield valuable wood. August 30, 2007

    Streaking with Spar Varnish Wipe-On Application
    Advice on limiting visible streaks in wiped-on spar varnish finishes. June 28, 2010

    Slippery kiln-dried wood
    What could make dried wood so slippery that it is difficult to machine? August 12, 2001

    Stone in a Solid Wood Table Top
    Thoughts on setting stone into a wood top so it won't cause problems and will look good. March 30, 2008

    Software for Making MDF Doors on a CNC
    A shop owner gets a few suggestions for door fabricating software to go with his new CNC. April 18, 2015

    Tapering table legs
    Small-shop methods for tapering square table legs. June 13, 2001

    230-Volt Motors on 208-Volt Service
    Will slightly under-powering 3-phase shop equipment cause trouble? Probably not, but there are ways to modify voltage just in case. November 21, 2005

    Spraying Face Frames in Upright Position
    To minimize runs when spraying onto vertical surfaces, start with a fine mist coat. April 20, 2011

    Tooth setter
    Photos and descriptions of home-built tooth setters for band blades. March 5, 2003

    Veneer Thickness for Laminating Curves
    Advice on determining the fattest thickness of Oak veneer that can manage a 24-inch radius bend. August 18, 2009

    Shimming and Fastening for End Panels
    Looking for a fast and accurate way to attach end panels flush to the face frame. May 15, 2012

    Touch-Up Sanding of Shiny Spots in Lacquer
    Advice on using abrasives to even out the sheen of finished wood. April 18, 2015

    Wiping Stain on Maple
    Pros discuss ways to get consistent color using a wiping stain on maple furniture. October 27, 2005

    Shipping Container for Dehumidifier Kiln: Big Enough?
    Thoughts on converting a shipping container to a kiln. December 8, 2012

    Upgrading from a 3/4" to a 1-1/4" Shaper Spindle
    A shop owner is considering whether he can put a larger spindle on his 3-HP shaper and run larger cutters. But in the opinion of colleagues, he needs a heavier-duty machine. December 15, 2005

    Sawing Ash with Emerald Ash Borer
    There are restrictions on the transport of infested wood. Mill hygeine may be a good idea too. May 20, 2011

    Selling Wide-Belt Sander Time on the Side
    A wide-belt sander can help pay its way with occasional odd jobs for other woodworkers. May 13, 2005

    Solvent Cleaners for Spray Guns
    Be careful, or these strong solvents will eat your seals. December 9, 2008

    Suitability of Tulip Poplar for Timbers
    Can a large Tulip Poplar tree yield large members suitable for structural use in a timber frame? March 28, 2010

    Touching up waterborne finishes
    Things to consider when repairing waterborne topcoats. 1998.

    Veneer Saws for Left-Handers
    A left-hander learns a little bit about veneer saws. February 1, 2015

    Soft-Closing Hardware for an Operating Bar Top
    Advice on hardware that can lift and support a bar-top gate that has to open and close. November 5, 2013

    Sawing information resources
    Where the beginning sawyer can find the fundamentals. (From WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum) February 12, 2003

    Slicing Veneer
    Advice on patterns, tools and techniques for cutting triangle-shaped veneer pieces for a "sunburst" table top. October 30, 2005

    Troubleshooting Grain Raise in Hemlock
    Grain raise can be addressed by tweaking planer operations. January 27, 2007

    Storing kiln-dried lumber
    Controlling the humidity in the atmosphere around stored lumber. January 16, 2002

    Veneer storage and rejuvenation
    Is an overly dry, low-humidity shop a concern when storing veneer? October 15, 2001

    Tung-Oil Varnish over Shellac
    You can apply oil-based varnish over shellac, but you don't need both — just pick one or the other. May 7, 2007

    Widebelt Hold Down Rollers
    12/01/2014

    Time Clocks
    10/09/2014

    Troubleshooting Shadow Lines in Veneer
    A veneer manufacturer gets help diagnosing a problem with lines appearing on fresh veneer after finishing. June 28, 2010

    Vertical versus Horizontal Grade Laminate
    What the difference is, and when to use which. March 14, 2006

    Unpleasant Odor in Silver Maple
    A perfect description of rotten, stinky, bacterially infected wood. January 11, 2007

    Waterborne Poly Versus Waterborne Lacquer
    Waterborne polyurethane and waterborne lacquer resemble each other more than they resemble any solventborne finish. May 18, 2010

    Shadow Lines in Veneered Wood-Edged MDF Tops
    Joints are telegraphing through veneer. Here are suggestions. April 18, 2010

    Veneering a Cylinder
    Quick description of a workable technique for veneering a cylindrical object. March 14, 2006

    Tooling for Marine Grade Plywood
    The glue in marine plywood can tear up cutting bits quickly. Here, three tooling suppliers suggest some tougher tooling. October 26, 2011

    Sharp Edges on PVC Banding
    Trimmed edge-banding can be sharp enough to cut people, so it's best to file off the edges. November 10, 2006

    Quality Control with Spray-On Contact Cement
    Tips for avoiding bubbles and telegraph lines with contact cement and laminate. June 12, 2014

    Why bother with dust collection?
    Good reasons to invest in a dust collection system. March 16, 2001

    Screen Brightness on a Rover 321 Screen
    Those displays are adjustable, you know. April 21, 2011

    Wavy Results when Sanding Pine
    Alternating hard and soft grain structure in pine can cause waves to form from sanding — that's why you use a hard sanding block. July 29, 2007

    Table Saw Arbor Bearing Replacement
    09/06/2012

    Waxing Green Lumber?
    10/23/2014

    Quick-Reaction Fix for Drips
    Quick action with a child's medicine syringe or a soldering bulb can suck up drips before they set. June 18, 2010

    Thoughts on inexpensive dust collection
    Customizing your dust collection system and keeping costs low. March 14, 2001

    Why is machined teak blotchy?
    If you're not familiar with it, one property of freshly machined teak can take you by surprise. 1998.

    Stained oak from supplier
    There are solutions for stained, milled, not-yet-dried oak lumber, but first , one must determine the cause of the staining. 1998.

    Tracking Hours of Sawmill Operation
    Keeping tabs on your time with a sawmill clock. May 11, 2005

    Quartersawing thoughts and help
    Some thoughts on doing quartersawing with a circle mill versus a bandsaw mill. Also an offer of instructions. March 7, 2000

    Tinting Your Own Black Epoxy
    Advice on adding colorants to epoxy. October 27, 2008

    Surell Countertop
    04/27/2012

    Spiral Versus Helical Jointer Heads
    What's the difference, and why does it matter? Pros explain. February 14, 2006

    Woodlot purchase and profitability
    Advice on purchasing land for timber. April 20, 2001

    Scales for Weighing Cutter Knives
    Out-of-balance cutters can do expensive damage, so shop carefully for a scale to weigh them. May 6, 2014

    Using CNC Vacuum as a Glue Press
    You can use a CNC vacuum table and plastic sheeting for an improvised "vacuum bag" for laminating panel goods together. Who knew? January 9, 2008

    Sources for Mold-Making Materials and Info
    Here's a list of vendors who supply materials you can use to create a mold of an existing moulding, in order to reproduce the piece using cast plaster. September 15, 2011

    Touching Up Carbide Planer Knives
    A diamond honer can touch up the edge on a carbide cutter. April 27, 2007

    Characteristics of a First-Rate Installer
    Experienced pros discuss what qualifies an individual to be called an A-triple-plus installer. October 22, 2005

    The Other Side of Estimating
    How good cost accounting keeps your pricing structure 'honest.' 1998.

    Energy from wood
    In most developing countries wood and charcoal are the predominant fuels for preparation of food to maintain the quality of life that encompasses the majority of citizens. In many developing countries wood fuels are also important for small and medium size industries. Moreover, energy from wood cont ......

    Growth Stress End Checking
    Log characteristics can cause checks to open up, even when ends are coated and drying conditions are correct. February 19, 2006

    Estimating BF in standing trees
    Guidelines for accurately estimating lumber yields in standing timber. July 26, 2000

    Estimating and purchasing software
    Recommended reading and computer software for estimating architectural woodwork. February 7, 2001

    Kiln Size Affects Energy Required to Dry Lumber
    Energy requirements for lumber drying kilns can depend on kiln size and range from 18,000 Btu/lb water evaporated for a 10 board food capacity kiln to 1,600 Btu/lb water evaporated for a 100,000 board foot capacity kiln. 1980

    Payment Schedules and Stategies
    Another discussion on the topic of down payments, progress payments, and final payments. November 30, 2009

    How Not to Finish an Exterior Door
    Sometimes, "finished" is another way to say "all done." February 17, 2014

    Pricing and "Profit"
    A question about how to price several small jobs leads to a discussion about the difference between the wages you pay yourself and the profit your company earns. August 28, 2010

    Electric Moisture Meters
    A guide for using portable electric moisture meters on lumber. May 3, 2001

    Learning from an Under-Pricing Mistake
    When inexperience leads a good cabinetmaker to under-price a nice kitchen, he tries to make up for it on a time-and-materials island — but the ensuing sticker shock strains his relationship with the customer. Older hands point out the lessons he should draw from his mishap. December 2, 2006

    Is Glue Necessary with Pocket-Hole Joinery?
    If you build cabinets with pocket-hole screws, should you also glue the joints? Opinions vary. February 26, 2007

    Good species for fence posts
    Rot resistance of red oak, white oak and more. February 6, 2002

    Keeping Track of Tools
    Tips and strategies for reducing the common tendency of shop tools to disappear throughout the year. July 12, 2008

    Gluing Teak to Plywood
    Advice on surface prep and adhesive choice for glue-up of teak and plywood doors on a boat. October 13, 2010

    Log scale and overrun
    Different types of scales, formulas and methods of figuring overrun. January 28, 2002

    Moving Beyond Drying
    A small drying operation wants to invest in planing, jointing, and ripping. March 18, 2005

    Hinge Fastening for Big, Heavy Entry Doors
    It takes some big, long screws to hold up a heavy door. January 20, 2010

    How to Charge for Finishing
    Determining costs and profit on finishing jobs. November 22, 2004

    Re-Flattening a Warped Countertop
    A beautiful wood countertop warped after it was finished on one side only, then stored for years. This discussion is about making it flat again by kerfing the underside and clamping the piece. September 16, 2008

    Gluing and Clamping a Curved Laminated Stair Rail
    A discussion of the fine points of glue choice, glue mixing, clamping methods, and allowing for springback. March 18, 2006

    Flattening a Long Plank: Planer Versus CNC
    CNC wins the argument, but we have fun getting there. December 6, 2012

    Mulligan Stew: Random Observations -- and Ideas on Management
    A bunch of different stuff that owners and managers of woodworking business should think about. 1998.

    Installing Hardwood Flooring -- Over Radiant Heating
    Hardwood Floors and Heated Flooring Systems Now a Good Match. November 23, 2001

    End Joint Splitting in Table Glue-Ups
    Here's a long troubleshooting discussion about splits that form at the end joints between boards in a round table top. August 29, 2014

    Legitimate Questions From An Interviewee?
    04/30/2014

    Evening Out Cherry Color Variations
    A discussion of ways to address lightness and darkness differences between Cherry lumber and plywood. December 14, 2009

    Finish for a Maple Countertop with Undermount Sink
    Here's a wide-ranging discussion about finishing kitchen countertops made with wood. October 19, 2013

    Holly and Teak for Boat Decking
    This thread answers the question of why Holly and Teak are paired in boat decking (below decks only), and continues with a folkloric and historic discussion of Teak for boatbuilding — including on nuclear submarines.October 19, 2013

    Preventing Back Pain
    Seasoned cabinetmakers discuss shoes, boots, floor mats, exercise, and other back-pain prevention strategies. November 30, 2009

    Polyester vs. Acrylic Fabrication
    Pros and cons, including quality and cost in solid surface choices. May 19, 2004

    Plank Doors with Stave Cores
    Advice on stave-core construction for a plank door. March 26, 2010

    Reproduction Exterior Doors with Insulated Glass
    Advice about insulated, tempered, and laminated glazing for exterior doors, with some nice photo examples.October 17, 2011

    Preventing Cupping on a Wide Maple Table Top
    Another discussion on moisture and wood movement (causes and preventive measures). November 3, 2010

    Measuring Logs and Lumber
    Lumber measurement - Professor Gene Wengert clears up questions regarding proper measurement techniques. May 28, 2001

    Refinishing contamination problem
    Is contamination at fault for the appearance of fisheye when refinishing furniture? August 29, 2001

    Knocking down conversion varnish sheen
    What's the best method to dull down a finished-and-installed kitchen? March 23, 2002

    Locust for Window Sashes?
    Locust is durable and rot-resistant, but it's not stable or easy to machine — so probably not the best choice for window parts. January 23, 2014

    Free-Standing Spiral Stairs
    A long and winding thread about winding stairs. April 29, 2010

    Prepping Kitchen Cabinet Doors for Re-Painting
    Here's a heaping helping of advice for a first-timer about to recoat some kitchen cabinet doors with an opaque finish. January 28, 2013

    Hardwoods in the Bath
    Finishing Tips When Installing Hardwoods in Wet, Humid Environments October 22, 2001

    Modifications Cure Woodmaster 718 Chatter
    Pictures, descriptions, and accounts of changes resulting in a finish as smooth as a baby's... well, you know. February 27, 2005

    Router Table and Lift
    Designs and ideas for a smoothly functioning router workstation. December 9, 2004

    Rubbing Out a Piano Finish
    The fine points of creating that smooth, even sheen on a black grand piano. December 27, 2006

    Melamine Chipping on a Sliding Table Saw
    A cabinet shop goes through the learning curve cutting melamine on an entry-level slider. The discussion covers blade choices, sharpening, setup, adjustments, and technique. August 8, 2008

    Grooving with a Shaper: Tearout Prevention
    Solutions for a tearout problem encountered while cutting tongues and grooves. March 6, 2008

    Hold-Down Problems with Small Parts and Pre-Finished Plywood
    Troubleshooting difficulties keeping small parts still while cutting pre-finished plywood. March 26, 2009

    Historic Roller Track Door Hardware
    Here's some great architectural woodworking history: a look at old track-and-roller pocket door hardware with some original ads and patent documentation. November 14, 2014

    More About Dadoing Face Frames
    Additional back-and-forth on a well-trodden path — the whys and hows of dadoing cabinet face frames. March 5, 2007

    Mirrored, Frameless, Full Overlay Door Details
    Here's a good discussion of assembly methods, adhesive application, and hinge and catch details for a vanity door with a full-face mirror on the front. January 1, 2012

    Mission Oak Finish
    Techniques for achieving a mission-style finish without advanced technology or proprietary formulas. January 25, 2011

    Installing an Island Over a Radiant Slab
    Cab installers ponder how to attach an island cabinet over a heated concrete floor, without puncturing any tubes. January 11, 2008

    Refinishing Reproduction Furniture
    A finisher gets advice on how to make repairs to a piece that's not really an antique, but looks a lot like one. December 23, 2014

    Leg Levelers and Cabinet Construction
    Cabinetmakers discuss the assembly details that allow leg leveler hardware to provide structural support for installed cabinets. February 6, 2007

    Fishtail problems with CNC router
    Could it be the CAM package or controller? February 19, 2002

    Problems Sanding Conversion Varnish
    It could just be a matter of timing. But here are other ideas as well. June 18, 2013

    Insurance Company Requiring Spark Arrestors
    05/14/2014

    Fine Points of Sales Tax
    Do you need to charge sales tax when you sell something to a business that they use in producing their goods? The answer varies from state to state. January 13, 2009

    Overspray finish inside cabinets
    What's the best way to prevent it? June 24, 2002

    Getting the "Habersham" Distressed Look
    Call it "Shabby Chic," or just furniture that looks like it walked down the wrong alley — it's not an easy look to achieve. In this thread, pros share their recipes for roughing up the woodwork. July 11, 2005

    Preventing Long-Span Book Shelves from Sagging
    More discussion on a perennial problem: stiffening long shelves. December 27, 2008

    Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets on Site
    Here's an in-depth discussion of the difficulties of re-finishing a kitchen full of cabinetry in place. June 30, 2014

    New Year's Resolutions -- Or: Leaving a Paper Trail
    You can learn a lot from the paperwork a job generates, especially if you're careful to generate plenty of it. 1998.

    Is it Worth Kiln-Drying Firewood?
    Considering the cost of kiln construction and energy inputs versus the value of extra-dry firewood, it's hard to see how the dollars make sense. January 27, 2008

    Pricing Trim Work
    Stay away from square foot pricing for finish carpentry. Here are details on how to price by the piece and the joint (and factor in aggravation). June 23, 2006

    Equipment Issues for Final Door Sanding
    Cross-grain scratches from the wide-belt, then swirl marks from the random-orbit sanders — what's the solution to minimize the final hand-sanding stage? November 26, 2006

    Repairing an End Grain Crack in a Table Top
    A discussion (with pictures) of using epoxy to fill and patch small cracks in end grain. December 12, 2008

    Making Custom Curved Moulding for Arched Doors
    Ideas for curved moulding fabrication, including nice photos of a couple of router-table jigs. February 18, 2011

    More Toner Tips
    A discussion of toning techniques. August 22, 2005

    Floating Bookshelves Without Brackets
    Creative ideas for supporting shelves. February 28, 2004

    Materials, Labor, Overhead And Profit
    Cabinetmakers discuss typical cost ratios. April 10, 2005

    Hold-Down Problem when Profiling MDF Panels
    MDF panels may bow or warp when large amounts of skin are removed from one face. Here's how to deal with the problem. June 5, 2006

    Learning Complex Handrail Concepts
    Here's a great conversation where an advanced woodworker sits down with a beginner to walk him through some complicated, old-school curved carpentry and joinery. October 3, 2011

    Housed Versus Butted Stair Stringers
    Pros give tips on staircase construction. April 11, 2005

    Gluing Up Face-Frame to End-Panel Miters
    Cabinetmakers discuss a fussy assembly technique: joining a face-frame to an end panel. October 2, 2007

    High Gloss White Paint on MDF
    Finishers offer several approaches to achieving a high-gloss white finish on MDF cabinets. March 9, 2008

    Four Decorative Finishes
    Step-by-step directions for producing four distinctive finishing looks. July 28, 2005

    Hard Paint Finish on Plywood Cabinet Interiors
    A first-timer gets advice on applying paint to cabinet interiors. December 14, 2009

    Matching a Dull Brown Stain
    Experienced finishers advise on how to sneak up on an existing toned and sprayed brown finish. July 14, 2010

    Old Trimwork: Strip and Refinish, or Replace?
    Trim pros discuss whether it's worth the labor to preserve existing woodwork in an old house. August 22, 2007

    Finishing Guitars with Tung Oil
    Advice for a beginner on applying tung oil to a new guitar. December 31, 2005

    Inside Corner Drawers
    Pricing and practical considerations for drawers that fit the inside corner of a corner cabinet. February 11, 2010

    Rain Resistance of Wood Panel Entry Doors
    Woodworkers discuss the practicality of making a wood entry door leak-proof in a rainstorm. June 2, 2009

    Granite Countertop Underlayment
    Depending on thickness, granite countertops may be self-supporting without underlayment. September 5, 2006

    Kitchen Design: Symmetry Versus Functionality
    Here's a nice exercise in cabinet design: Whether to choose cabinet sizes for symmetrical appearance, even though it will call for special hardware to make a trash pull-out work.January 31, 2012

    Outsourced Door Tolerances
    Fine accuracy is achievable if a producer cares to put in the effort. September 8, 2007

    Protective Coatings for Spray Booth Lights
    Ideas for making spray booth lights easier to clean. September 26, 2006

    Partnership Concepts
    Pros and cons of taking on a partner, and some thoughts about the corporate form of organization. March 12, 2009

    Keeping Wood Tight to the Moulder Fence
    Advice on moulder setup to keep wide stock from drifting away from the fence during operation. December 27, 2008

    Finishing Cherry for a Uniform Color
    Cherry is photosensitive and prone to blotching, so trying to overcome the natural differences in color between pieces by sealing and tinting has low odds of success. July 11, 2013

    Large "Bubbles" that Appear when Inferior Plywood is Finished
    Plywood grading is based on the top ply's visual appearance, but low-quality core plys or manufacturing methods can create visible defects that show up only after finishing. March 26, 2007

    Glazing Techniques
    Advice on achieving good adhesion and appearance with a glazed finish. January 2, 2012

    Mitered Frame and Panel Table Tops
    Wood movement is likely to wreck a mitered solid wood table top with a wood panel center. Other methods stand better odds of success. August 30, 2007

    Filling Big Cracks in Walnut Veneer
    Guidance concerning the art of crack filling for a Walnut veneer table top. April 20, 2011

    Machining and Tooling for Large Tenon Production
    Woodworkers suggest workable setups for high-volume production of large tenons for heavy doors. April 24, 2006

    Job estimating: How-to
    A primer for woodworkers on doing accurate job estimates. June 7, 2000

    Hook Angles for Hardwood and Softwood
    Moulder pros discuss the reasons to prefer a 12° or a 20° hook angle in different situations, for minimizing tearout, getting a good finish, and maximizing tool life. May 28, 2008

    Glue Choices for Chairs and Stools
    Furnituremakers discuss which glues they like, and why. April 30, 2006

    Install Floors Before Cabinets, or After?
    Cabinetmakers and installers discuss the sequence of the job. Which should you install first, the flooring or the cabinets? June 16, 2014

    Multiple cut crown molding
    Handling such installations with accuracy. April 3, 2002

    Marketing Tips for the One-Man Cabinet Shop
    Advice on getting your name in front of potential buyers, including builder, designers, and architects. June 30, 2008

    Eastern Hemlock for Post and Beam Construction
    Beetle kill is taking a toll on Eastern Hemlock. Is the wood worth harvesting for timber framing? December 8, 2012

    Moving A Shop
    Plan ahead to manage the costs and hassles. April 10, 2005

    Flipping a Heavy Table Top by Yourself
    Ideas for muscling around a heavy conference table top in a one-man shop. December 6, 2011

    Pitch Build-Up When Planing Air-Dried Pine
    There's no way to stop Pine pitch from gumming up machinery, short of kiln-drying the lumber. (This thread has some interesting asides about using your own sawn wood for construction.) April 27, 2011

    Polyester Versus Epoxy Wood Fillers
    Opinions vary on the pros and cons of epoxy and polyester-based wood fillers. May 24, 2010

    Pros and Cons of Pocket-Holing Face Frames
    Cabinetmakers praise pocket hole joinery for face frames, discuss the occasional glitches, and compare notes on equipment. October 26, 2005

    Hairline Cracks on Painted Cabinet Doors and Drawers
    Natural wood movement will inevitably show up through a painted finish at wood joints. August 19, 2008

    Measuring Moisture Gradient at the End of Kiln-Drying
    Core and shell moisture content can be important things to know in certain cases, but it's usually not vital information for running the kiln. June 13, 2014

    Flip-Top Vacuum Frame Press
    A discussion of flip-top vacuum presses and router jigs for making wood-edged veneer table-tops. July 18, 2008

    Life as a Cabinetmaker
    "Would you do it all over again?" asks a cabinet shop owner after five years of struggling with business realities. Heartfelt responses prove that building cabinets is no easy way to make a buck. February 21, 2006

    Old Air Compressors: Replace or Repair?
    It could be well worth your while to keep that old unit running, rather than shop for a new one. May 14, 2006

    Ebony Edgbanding Alternatives
    A furniture maker gets ideas for finding ebony edgebanding material, or an acceptable substitute. December 15, 2005

    Properly Drying Oak for Use in a Porch Swing
    Thoughts on air drying, kiln drying, and conditioning for oak intended to be used in outdoor versus indoor conditions. January 11, 2007

    Gluing Up a Solid Oak Top From Narrow Strips
    Advice on ripping, planing, sanding, gluing and clamping for a quality wood countertop. February 20, 2008

    Increasing moulder knife life
    Increasing length of runs between sharpenings. March 21, 2002

    Finger-Jointing Moulding Stock
    A discussion with pictures of using finger-jointing equipment to make long stock for running mouldings. November 19, 2008

    Employee Cell Calls In Bathroom
    09/15/2014

    Finishing Delays and Wood Movement in Solid Wood Cabinets
    Woodworkers discuss the risks involved when one side of a solid-wood cabinet panel is finished a week or two before the other side. June 18, 2009

    Edgebander Glue-Pot Maintenance
    Advice on how to prevent an edgebander glue pot from wearing out prematurely. October 9, 2006

    Harvesting and Selling Eastern Red Cedar
    A discussion of the potential market for Eastern Red Cedar logs, boards, or standing timber. April 24, 2014

    Plywood Thickness Variation and Slot Cutting
    Cutting slots for Shaker doors gets problematic when "quarter-inch" plywood is really more like 3/16" thick. In this thread, cabinetmakers discuss how they adjust to actual plywood thickness. November 12, 2005

    Retail/wholesale pricing
    Setting prices based on your market. June 6, 2001

    Nitrocellulose Versus Catalyzed Lacquers for Furniture Finishing
    Compared to modern cabinet finish formulas, old-fashioned nitrocellulose offers more ability to fine-tune the color. June 18, 2009

    Optimizing Materials Versus Optimizing Time
    A small non-CNC shop considers whether it makes more sense to process more or fewer cabinets at a time. June 4, 2009

    How Much Fish-Eye Preventer to Use
    Advice on measuring and adding the optimum amount of additive to prevent fish-eye. December 28, 2006

    Face Frame Construction Details with Prefinished Plywood
    Using pre-finished plywood has helped streamline one cabinetmaker's process. Here, he gets ideas from others about touches that could make his product look better. November 20, 2005

    Keeping AAA Tips Spraying when Using Waterborne Finishes
    Tips on keeping your tip clean (waterbornes will skin over with even a short pause in the action). April 19, 2011

    Refinishing an Old Veneer Table
    Some interesting points made about veneer, table construction, and stripping and finishing in this discussion. October 26, 2012

    Machining MDF with High Speed Steel Knives
    The adhesive in MDF is rough on tooling, but for short runs of custom MDF moulding it may be worth using HSS knives. June 26, 2009

    Mahogany Varieties for Countertops
    A discussion of the practicality of mahogany for a countertop, and thoughts about similar alternatives. November 7, 2007

    Managing a Neglected Old Stand of Red Pine
    A sixty-year-old red pine plantation is now crowded and unhealthy. What to do? June 14, 2014

    Riving Knife Choices and Use
    A discussion of the use of riving knives on the table saw, and of sources of aftermarket riving knives. March 22, 2013

    Enhancing Oak Grain with Dyes and Glazes
    Tips (illustrated with photos) on bringing out depth and figure in white oak. December 31, 2005

    Finishing Ipe Locker Room Benches
    Ways to deal with Ipe wood's oily nature and its tendency to fade to gray. June 8, 2008

    Naming Your Company
    That pesky question that plagues every start-up business — what do I call this thing? February 12, 2009

    Glue Choice for Butcher-Block Wood Counter
    Thoughts on adhesive choice and also in-service care and maintenance for a solid wood countertop. January 20, 2011

    Lamination and Springback
    A chair back curvature problem leads to a discussion about predicting and minimizing springback in bent wood laminations. December 6, 2009

    Frameless Overlays
    02/14/2014

    Radio-Frequency Glue Curing
    Cabinetmakers report varying experiences with RF glue-welding equipment. August 8, 2006

    Making a Large Conference Table in Pieces
    Ideas and discussion for making a large White Oak table in pieces for disassembly and moving. July 11, 2009

    Hard Maple for Baseball Bats
    Info about sawing, drying, and grading maple bat billets. October 2, 2005

    Prices for Finishing a Kitchen
    A craftsman who usually finishes only his own cabinetry gets feedback on setting a price to finish someone else's work. March 4, 2009

    Lacquer Finish for Timbers with High Moisture Content
    Advice on finishing large timbers that may not be completely dry. March 28, 2010

    Fisheye in a Kitchen Re-Finish
    Cleaning and seal-coat advice for a kitchen refinish job plagued with fisheye problems. March 3, 2010

    Edgebanding Glue Holding Problems
    Cold melamine stored in the unheated shop overnight may be stopping edgebander glue from adhering properly. March 20, 2006

    Rigging an Outboard Fence for a Shaper
    A discussion of the best way to make a shop-built back fence for a shaper. July 11, 2013

    Good Bandsaw Blade for Resawing Veneer?
    Woodworkers discuss veneer production on the bandsaw. January 12, 2012

    LEED Specs Referenced in a Contract
    A cabinetmaker puzzles over the implications of a contract clause requiring him to "comply with LEED requirements." October 27, 2009

    Optimizing Factory Layout
    A scale drawing and a pencil will help you understand and organize the workflow in your plant. November 10, 2005

    Euro Hinges with a 1/4" Overlay
    A cabinetmaker wants to switch to Euro-style hinges, but isn't sure how to work with his doors' one-quarter-inch overlay. Here's how he solves the problem. May 22, 2007

    P-lam Cabinet Door Backs
    Construction considerations when backing cabinet doors with plastic laminate to match cabinet interiors. March 20, 2006

    Production Machinery for Solid Surfacing Fabrication
    Thoughts and advice for a solid-surfacing shop owner on investing in equipment such as panel saws or CNC routers. October 2, 2005

    Kremlin Airmix Air and Fluid Pressure Settings
    Everything you need to know to dial that equipment in. August 9, 2005

    Refinishing Tables Without Stripping
    Advice on a quick clean-and-recoat job on some lacquer-finished bedside table tops. July 29, 2007

    Finger-Jointed Wood from 2x Scrap
    A discussion about the practicality of turning off-cuts into useable studs by finger-jointing. July 30, 2007

    Loose Tenon Size for Door Construction
    Thoughts on a practical size for loose tenons and mortises in man door construction. October 13, 2009

    Paint Finish for Kitchen Cabinets
    Paint can be less forgiving than stain. Here's advice on opaque finishes for cabinets. December 27, 2008

    Pricing Lumber in a Down Market
    A conversation about how to charge practical prices for lumber sawn from old, legacy trees. January 25, 2010

    Raised-Panel Door Machine Choices
    Thoughts on machinery for making door panels. May 20, 2009

    Natural-Looking Wipe-On Finishes
    Finishers discuss how to apply Danish Oil and wipe-on poly to a table top. December 15, 2005

    Kitchen Cabinets with Legs or Arched Aprons
    Advice on building and leveling cabinet fronts with feet. July 25, 2010

    Pricing Cabinets
    Basic ideas on estimating cabinet construction costs. January 9, 2006

    Epoxy Adhesives: Tips and Techniques
    Recommended clamping pressure for, and weather resistance of, epoxy adhesives. February 12, 2001

    Helical Cutterheads and Clean Gluelines
    Will a helical cutterhead leave little lines that may compromise glue joints? Professionals discuss finish quality, sharpening, and setting. March 26, 2007

    Glue Applicator Choices
    Cabinetmakers discuss efficient, non-messy ways to apply glue to solid wood staves when making up door panel blanks. July 10, 2009

    Is Poplar Good for Exterior Door Cores?
    Controversy over whether Poplar can perform in exterior exposures. May 11, 2008

    Plywood Cupping and Moisture Content
    Check panel moisture content when you receive it, advises the Wood Doctor. April 16, 2009

    Paint Additives for Glass-Smooth Brush Finish
    Advice on achieving near-perfect flow-out and smoothness with roller-applied and brushed-out paint. May 7, 2009

    Mitering the Corner Joints of an MDF Box
    Advice on gluing and clamping a sharp, clean miter joint when building boxes with MDF. April 24, 2014

    Glazing methods
    Techniques for smooth glazing. November 18, 2002

    Exterior Wood Door Finishes
    For the record: did we mention that clear finishes on exterior doors do not last? March 9, 2008

    Getting Initial Vacuum
    CNC operator with a spoilboard installed has trouble getting the machine to suck plywood down when first placed for cutting. Pros offer advice. September 24, 2006

    Pricing and Legalities for Portable Sawmilling
    What should you charge, and should you let the customer help? February 26, 2005

    Matching the Finish on Manufactured Cabinets
    It's easier said than done. Here, pros explain the difficultles involved. January 13, 2006

    Machinery for a Small New Shop
    Advice on basic machinery choices for a small shop. March 16, 2015

    Pre-Drilled Shelf Hole Spacing for Bookcases
    When customers don't know where they really want the shelves, it's time to fire up the line boring machine. March 25, 2007

    Flat-Screen TV Over the Fireplace?
    Some people hate the idea, but some customers are asking for it. Here, cabinetmakers discuss solutions (and personal taste). August 11, 2009

    Paying Workers for Travel Time
    Is a boss required to pay workers for travel time to and from a jobsite (such as a cabinet install)? That depends on the circumstances. June 15, 2009

    Ripping Stock Straight
    Shop machinery and techniques for ripping straight stock with glue-joint quality edges. April 16, 2010

    Is Your Meter Running?
    The value of the moisture meter when drying of oak lumber. 1998.

    Natural Finish for Barnwood Table Top
    Here's a collection of tried and proven recipes for finishing furniture built with reclaimed barn siding and framing timbers. April 15, 2013

    How to Turn Away Work
    How to tactfully decline a job that you think may involve trouble or unpleasantness. February 16, 2012

    Preventing a Dull or Flat Look with Waterborne Poly
    If you don't want a waterborne poly finish to look lifeless and drab, take a look at these tips on finish choice and application technique. July 8, 2014

    Gluing Ipe
    Wood sold as "Ipe" may represent a variety of tree species. Some specimens at least are reported to be difficult or impossible to successfully glue. August 12, 2007

    Extension Table Advice
    Tips on setting up and using an Aigner adjustable extension table with multiple machines. April 2, 2015

    Edgebander Glue Level and Maintenance
    A cabinetmaker who has acquired a used edgebander asks about how best to care for the glue pot. August 16, 2012

    Lighted Crown Moulding Installation Tips
    Advice on how to install dropped crown mouldings with rope lighting. August 23, 2006

    Fabricating Large Wooden Columns
    Brainstorming session about how to make 9-foot-high non-loadbearing decorative columns. February 5, 2007

    Outfeed Table Plan
    Construction ideas for an outfeed table with mounted router. March 14, 2004

    Keeping Cabinets on the Wall
    Sturdy construction and strong attachments are key safety factors. May 4, 2005

    Rubbing Out Nitro Cell Lacquer
    Is there a speedy way to polish a high-gloss finish? December 9, 2004

    Infeed Systems for Moulders
    A moulding manufacturer wants to set up a continuous infeed system for one of his machines. He gets tips and advice on what works and what doesn't. July 13, 2005

    Rubbed-Out Antique Finish
    How to get an old-world, hand-rubbed look on fine furniture no swirl marks (even in bright sun). September 14, 2006

    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

    Modeling Workflow to Design a New Shop Layout
    CAD or cardboard cutouts? There's more than one way to mock up a shop in scale model form. April 3, 2012

    Iridescent Finishes
    Some woods show natural iridescence, especially if sawn the right way. But you can also get an iridescent look using various specialty finish coatings. February 23, 2008

    Making MDF Doors on the CNC
    Good quality MDF is one key to success when machining raised-panel door shapes onto MDF. September 18, 2012

    Machining PVC Foam with a CNC Router
    Advice on feed rates, cutter choice, and RPMs when cutting sheet PVC foam on CNC equipment. March 21, 2006

    Edgebanding with Veneer
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on applying quartersawn cherry veneer as edgebanding. January 26, 2008

    Pre-Finishing Cabinet Doors
    Should you finish cabinet doors before or after you assemble them? Cabinetmakers and finishers discuss their processes. May 24, 2006

    Grinding Wheels for Carbide Knives
    Advice on grinding wheel choices and grinding techniques for carbide tooling. March 9, 2010

    Furniture for High Humidity Conditions
    Advice on controlling moisture content during construction for furniture destined for a relatively uncontrolled environment. November 15, 2010

    Fitting Crown Moulding to a Bulging Wall
    Woodwork installers discuss ways to trim a misshapen wall in an old house. October 2, 2006

    Planing a Tapered Timber
    Ideas for surfacing a 13-foot tapered redwood timber — while keeping the taper. June 12, 2006

    Managing Pesky Clients
    When clients are living in the home while cabinets are installed, sometimes they take a little too much interest in the work. In this thread, installers suggest tactful ways to deflect their attention eslewhere. October 22, 2005

    Filling Grain on Oak Veneer
    Advice on using a pore filler after staining and sealing, to fill grain without hiding the dark grain pattern. March 12, 2006

    Jointer Stones 101
    A basic rundown on knive jointer stone types and preparation. February 14, 2007

    Machining Small Radius Molding
    The problem: holding a small, curved piece of brittle wood fixed while machining a small moulding profile into it. Here, pros offer various solutions. December 20, 2005

    Installing Cabinets On Top of a Floating Floor
    There are at least two ways to do it so that the floor is free to expand and contract. However, water damage to flooring is still a risk to consider. November 19, 2005

    Flush Dowel Joints Using a CNC
    Edge doweling accurate enough to allow flush joining of panels edge to edge is problematic on CNC equipment. November 10, 2006

    Log weight
    Locating a chart and doing the calculations. September 2, 2002

    Running Two Compressors Together
    Further advice on tag-teaming compressors (it does get a little tricky). March 9, 2008

    Machining Small Wood Items Without Sanding on the CNC
    Can a CNC router make small pieces out of solid wood that don't require sanding for a smooth finish? November 8, 2007

    Lowering Wood Moisture Content
    A woodworker has some lumber at 12% moisture content that he wants to dry down to 9%. Here are some quick and cheap ways to accomplish that. October 19, 2013

    Line Boring Equipment on a Budget
    Is there anything short of a line-boring machine that will serve the purpose as an intermediate upgrade?May 15, 2012

    Lacquer Thinner Price Versus Quality
    When lacquer thinner prices are rising, buyers look for better bargains. But are the lower-priced options reliable? July 7, 2005

    Getting a Zoning Variance for a Wood Shop
    Zoning rules may have room to bend, if you take a friendly and persistent approach. May 5, 2007

    Flattening Burl Veneer
    Veneer pros describe the formulas and methods they use to make burl veneer flat and pliable before pressing. June 28, 2013

    Leg Leveler Tips and Tricks
    Pros compare methods for leveling cabinets with leg-leveler feet. August 29, 2006

    Floor Structure and Moulder Chatter
    An understrength floor system beneath a piece of heavy woodworking equipment is a recipe for trouble. February 4, 2011

    Pneumatic Versus Electric Brad Nailers
    Pros compare notes on air-powered and electric brad nailers. December 14, 2005

    Pinholes: Causes and Cures
    A finisher reports pinholes in the topcoat, and learns about what may be causing them. June 28, 2005

    Protecting Stairs on Site During Construction
    Techniques for protecting newly built stairs from dings and damage while work goes on in the house. February 13, 2013

    End Checking and Sticker Placement
    Placing stickers very close to the ends of the lumber stack can help limit end checking. This thread also offers additional tips on preventing checking. November 16, 2010

    Managing Computer Obsolescence with Old CNC Equipment
    Microsoft has stopped supporting the Windows XP operating system, but some CNC equipment still relies on it. What are the practical workarounds for machine owners? April 18, 2015

    New Equipment: Lease or Purchase?
    A shop owner is looking at a major investment in machinery. Should he consider leasing? Experienced business owners weigh in. July 24, 2005

    Edgebanding With Veneer
    Exploring ways to attach matching veneer to the edges of veneered panels. October 3, 2009

    Electric Sawmill Options
    Backyard sawmill operator who wants to operate quietly learns about electric chainsaw mills. September 17, 2008

    Pneumatic Motor Freeze-Up
    Air-powered motors need regular oiling, or they stop working. October 11, 2007

    Long-Term Performance of Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Bonds
    A little informed speculation on the longevity of CA glue bonds. September 29, 2010

    Moulder Maintenance in a Dusty Shop
    Advice on a lubrication and cleaning routine for a moulder in a shop with inadequate dust collection. January 29, 2009

    Face Glue-Up Techniques for Making Turning Blanks
    Woodworkers discuss the face preparation and gluing issues involved in making large blanks for turning. January 9, 2008

    Kitchen Design and Oversized Refrigerators
    Deep refrigerators add complexity to cabinet layout and installation. April 20, 2007

    Outsourcing Finishing
    Cabinetmakers discuss the cost, feasibility, and advantages of contracting out the finishing step. December 14, 2005

    Problems Holding Down Thin Sheet Stock
    Suggestions for vacuum hold-down solutions when cutting small parts out of thin stock on the CNC router. October 1, 2010

    Lift Truck for a Small Shop
    Contractors discuss ways to get heavy materials up to and down from an upper-floor loft in the shop. July 11, 2013

    Making Miter-Fold Corners with Wood Veneer
    Detailed advice on tooling and techniques for making miter-fold countertops with wood veneer on an MDF substrate. August 21, 2006

    Masking and Tenting for Spraying in a House
    A finisher contemplating using his HVLP gun in a customer's house gets advice on explosion and fire risks, tips for protecting the furniture, and suggestions for switching to waterborne products. January 29, 2009

    Hand-Drilling Jigs for Confirmat Screws or Dowels
    If you're doing more than an occasional piece, an entry-level low-end line boring setup beats any hand method, even with a jig. November 27, 2012

    Flat Slab Cabinet Doors
    Given the concern over quality of sheet goods, what's a practical way to make large, flat cabinet doors? Here's a handful of suggestions. September 7, 2006

    Recirculating Heater Versus Bigger Pump
    Finishers look for most practical adaptation for spraying in cold conditions. June 22, 2012

    Reducing Ding and Dent Damage During Material Handling
    Tips for smart setup and careful material handling that can help you avoid costly labor for filling and sanding damaged surfaces. April 12, 2011

    Recognizing a Big-Leaf Maple Burl
    This big burl, received as a gift, is identified as the western species Big-Leaf Maple by woodworkers familiar with that wood. December 23, 2014

    Formaldehyde Irritation in Work Van?
    An installer reports a reaction triggered possibly by panel products stored and transported in his work van. April 30, 2009

    More Strange Tales from the Bandmill Zone
    Another blade bites the dust, as the list of odd items encountered in logs continues to grow. January 13, 2006

    Efficient Face-Frame Shop Process
    Thoughts on making face-frame beaded inset-door cabinets efficiently, relying mainly on a CNC router. October 27, 2008

    High-Build Gloss Finishes for Guitars
    Some of the newer products give excellent results, fast. July 3, 2008

    "Fire Rated" Door Mysteries
    Woodworkers discuss the issues around passage door fire ratings, and whether field modification of labeled doors is allowed. March 3, 2009

    Powderpost Beetle Problems
    Here's a good description of a log house infested with powderpost beetles. February 9, 2008

    Responsibility for Tools
    Shop owners describe how they keep track of tools — and try to keep workers from abusing them. January 26, 2008

    Replicating a Textured Veneer
    Sand blasting, wire brushing, CNC texturing? Woodworkers suggest ways to reproduce the look of an abraded Sapele veneer. October 13, 2012

    Port Orford Cedar — Milling Tips and Uses
    Ideas on how to saw a nice Port Orford Cedar log, and for what to make with the wood. October 25, 2006

    Getting a Consistent Chink Gap in Log Construction
    A discussion of how to make a log cabin look reasonably regular. May 27, 2014

    How to Clean Spray Booth Exhaust Stacks
    Finishers discuss whether it's worth the effort to clean the exhaust vent stack for a spray booth. April 18, 2010

    Humidity Control in a Kiln
    A kiln operator gets advice on airflow and humidity settings. April 27, 2007

    Making Remote Controls Work Through Cabinet Doors
    Hardware add-ons are available that allow remote-control infra-red signals through wood doors. February 6, 2007

    How to Tell Maple Plywood from Birch
    Made into plywood, the two species look similar. Here are tips on telling them apart. January 11, 2007

    Matching a Fender Guitar Crackle Finish
    Here's how to crackle lacquer: freeze it with very cold air. February 20, 2008

    Making Crown Moulding on the Shaper
    Tips on using a shaper to make crown moulding. August 26, 2008

    Laminating Rockers
    Advise on sawing, prep, lay-up, and glue-up for laminated chair rockers. January 13, 2006

    Installing Frameless Upper Cabinets
    Installers discuss how to keep frameless cabinets stiff, square and well aligned during installation. August 23, 2006

    Finishing Walnut To Preserve Original Color
    12/27/2014

    Heat-Forming Laminate to Fit Curves
    Heat is the key to a good curved edge on a laminate countertop. January 9, 2007

    Is a Stack of MDF Heavy Enough to Press Veneer?
    In a word, no. Here are some common-sense explanations of why not. April 18, 2009

    Effective Shop Lighting
    Let's get some light in here so we can see what we're doing. February 8, 2008

    Fiddling with the Lead Screw Nut on a Ball-Screw CNC
    Long description of troubleshooting and improvised repairs for a worn CNC part. September 15, 2011

    Edger Causing Crook in Boards
    Sawmill operators discuss what could cause an edger to send boards off track. June 28, 2010

    Running Radius Moulding: Shaper Technique
    Tips for a newbie on making curved mouldings for an arched door jamb casing. January 26, 2008

    Re-Sawing Machinery Options
    What's the best equipment for re-sawing flat stock to make mouldings? September 17, 2008

    Instant Glue for Moulding Miters
    Details on ordering and using instant-set adhesive for moulding miters and other handy purposes. March 26, 2009

    Pitch Buildup on Drive Belts
    Is pine pitch accumulating on the drive belts of a bandsaw mill a problem? And what can you do about it?February 27, 2013

    Filling Spot Pinholes
    Finishers suggest products and methods for spot filling of pinholes in paint-grade cabinet finishing. February 17, 2014

    Finishing Oak: Tips for a Beginner
    Advice on finishing a Red Oak gun cabinet, for a newcomer to finishing. October 26, 2011

    Protecting Your Woodlot Against Tree Poaching
    Advice on boundary marking and legal measures to prevent unauthorized logging in your woods. June 15, 2014

    Lumber Core Raised Panels
    Considerations involved in fabricating raised-panel cabinet doors using veneer applied to lumber-core plywood. March 20, 2006

    Protecting Sunken Logs from Degrade after Recovery
    Once you pull sunken logs from a river or lake, is there a way to preserve them for a time before sawing? February 14, 2010

    Installing a Cabinet Over Carpet
    Should you install cabinets over carpet, or cut the carpet out? Opinions vary. June 11, 2014

    Holding Down Nested Plywood Parts
    Vacuum alone may not hold parts in place well enough, but there are many ways to get around the problem. Here's an assortment of tips and techniques. July 24, 2005

    Hinges for a Hidden Door
    Woodworkers discuss hinge choices for a secret door installation. March 4, 2006

    Flat Black Finish that Shows Grain
    Finishers discuss ways to apply a thin, flat, black finish. November 13, 2005

    Finishing Racks for Cabinet Doors
    More ideas for shop-built or store-bought cabinet door spraying and drying racks. June 5, 2006

    Removing Furniture Polish
    Tips on restoring the sheen to a catalyzed finish that was made to look "waxy" by application of furniture polish. November 25, 2008

    Looking for Work in Cabinetmaking
    A couple of useful tips for woodworkers on how to present yourself to prospective employers in a tough market. May 11, 2011

    Frameless Shelf Spans
    Cabinetmakers discuss the span limits of 3/4-inch shelf material, and share tips on mid-span supports and a stiffening valance. December 28, 2005

    Powderpost Beetles in Furniture
    Pinholes and powder are a dead giveaway of a beetle infestation. Here are some facts about the bugs and how to handle them. February 19, 2006

    Finishing Wood Edge-Banding
    Advice on applying finish to edgebanding, or to already edge-banded parts, without a spray setup. January 27, 2008

    Gluing Up a Stack of Melamine
    Issues of adhesion and drying ability limit the choices of adhesive for laminating melamine. January 14, 2008

    How Not to Over-Think a Project
    A question about filling nail holes for a pre-built fireplace surround prompts some wise thoughts about the effective use of time and brainpower. March 4, 2007

    Router Bits Versus Drill Bits for Boring with a CNC Router
    It's best to use drill bits for boring holes, especially if you have to bore a lot of them. August 5, 2010

    Filling Inlay Gap with Epoxy
    Finishers debate the idea of filling a low inlay groove with epoxy to bring the surface flush. November 8, 2007

    Plank Entry Door Construction
    A discussion of joinery and wood movement for solid wood full-size man doors. August 11, 2009

    Movable Countertop
    02/12/2015

    Modifying a Bandmill for Resawing
    Thoughts on how to set up a bandsaw mill for efficient resawing operations. June 30, 2007

    Polishing a Table Top
    Advice on polishing a two-component poly finish to a high sheen. October 17, 2012

    How to Notch When Felling Timber
    A discussion of the pros and cons of different notching strategies used when cutting down trees. June 14, 2014

    Limitations of a Router Table for Making Mouldings
    Buying a second-hand shaper is a wiser choice than trying to stretch your router's capabilities too far. April 26, 2006

    Felder Or Scm Shaper
    03/16/2014

    Glue Choices for Curved Railing Glue-Ups
    A discussion of suitable adhesives for curved stair railing laminations. Long open time and minimal spring-back are the issues. December 6, 2008

    Hinge-Boring Bit Choices
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to set up for boring Euro hinge holes in hard materials. August 31, 2010

    Line Boring Bit Recommendation
    Debating the advantages of brad-point and V-point bits for production boring. January 12, 2012

    Refinished Kitchen Doors Cracking
    Cracking from wood movement is a common situation, calling for good communication with the customer. June 17, 2009

    Murphy Bed Hardware
    A few general observations on the challenge of assembling and installing a Murphy bed. August 22, 2007

    Labor Time for Glazing a Cabinet Door
    How long should a skilled person take to apply a glazed finish to a door? February 27, 2013

    Rubbing Out Badly Applied Conversion Varnish
    Rubbing out conversion varnish might work well under ideal conditions. But will it save a badly applied finish? October 28, 2014

    Pads for Moulder Pressure Shoes
    Felt pads can prevent shine marks on your mouldings. Details here. July 3, 2008

    Glazing Basics
    A few tips on glazing for a beginner. April 19, 2011

    Gluing Veneer to Glass
    Advanced tips for using silicone to glue veneer to glass, from a chemist who knows. October 20, 2005

    How to Deal with Stair-Tread Glue Joint Failure
    Shrinking Jatoba wood stair treads are failing at the glue line. Here's a discussion of the causes, with ideas for prevention or repair. December 6, 2007

    Moisture Variations in Dried Lumber
    "Wet pockets" in kiln-dried lumber, or occasional wet pieces of wood in a load of dried lumber, are an unacceptable defect.June 13, 2014

    No-Seam Faux Ceiling Beams
    Advice on how to build and install fake ceiling beams with invisible seams. October 14, 2009

    Poured Inlay Work in Solid Surface
    Advise on using heat, additives, and other tricks to get good results with routing and pouring details into a solid surface top. July 16, 2012

    Is "Green" Certification Worth It?
    Cabinetmakers mull over the process and price tag involved in getting formal recognition as a "green" woodshop. January 13, 2009

    Mission Style Glass Panel Router Bit
    Glass panel doors require a special cut on the frame stiles and rails, which calls for a custom-made router bit. March 3, 2009

    Narrow Spice Rack Door Ideas
    Cabinetmakers kick around ideas for detailing the door on a five-inch-wide pullout spice rack. January 11, 2008

    Photo Advertising on a Trailer
    Legal and practical discussion: Should you use stock photos of cabinetry (that you did not make) as advertising on your company trailer? June 17, 2012

    Gold and Black Door Finish
    Advise on achieving a tricky finish for raised panel doors: black background with gold on just the panel raises. July 29, 2007

    Jig for Setting Hinges and Doors
    Cabinet installers swap ideas for making door setting easier on the arms and joints. January 7, 2010

    Fastener Choice for Applied Mouldings
    It comes down to a choice: V-nails from the back side, or 23mm micro-pins from the front. August 15, 2011

    Fixing a Conversion-Varnish Finish
    How to knock down a high-gloss CV finish with orange-peel problems, and refinish in satin. January 13, 2006

    Filling Cracks in Reclaimed Lumber
    Home-made crack-filler recipes for old wood. October 3, 2007

    Jointer and Planer Purchase: New Versus Used
    When budgets are limited, high-quality used equipment may be the better value for the dollar. April 18, 2010

    Repairing an Old Wood Door
    Tips on replacing the bottom portion of a Cypress exterior door, with structurally strong joinery and a passable visual blend. November 2, 2010

    Locating the CNC on the Shop Floor
    Loading, unloading, workflow, and air supply are considerations when fitting a new CNC into the shop. August 21, 2012

    Lumber Storage After Kiln Drying
    Advice on storing kiln-dried wood in the proper humidity conditions. November 14, 2009

    Getting Started with a 32mm System
    Advice on learning about True 32, KISS 2, and Blum methods for standardizing Euro frameless cabinet construction around a 32mm module.October 20, 2013

    Measuring Hook Angle on Moulder Heads
    Here's a primer on how to measure the hook angle on a moulder head. September 28, 2006

    Making Shoe Moulding with a Shaper
    Thoughts on running small volumes of shoe moulding with a low-end setup. February 24, 2008

    Packing Cabinets and Tops for Delivery
    Advice on packing and shipping for a large shipment of cabinetry. November 29, 2014

    Fastening Pilaster Moulding Over a Face-Frame Seam
    Cabinetmakers trade attachment tips and tricks for an afterthought moulding placement. March 20, 2006

    Pecan Versus Hickory Wood
    What's the difference? The tree species are from related groups, and the wood is often considered interchangeable. April 24, 2006

    Getting Rid of Rip-Saw Cutoff Waste
    Ideas for making a little spare change out of that pile of rip-saw off-cuts. May 26, 2008

    Routing phenolic paper
    A discussion of the best bits and techniques for cutting phenolic paper on a CNC router. November 15, 2000

    Placing an Outlet on an Island Cabinet
    Tips on code issues and esthetic concerns for the required electrical outlet on an island cabinet. February 26, 2007

    Respirator Fit and Function
    Advice and information about personal breathing protection for bearded men. March 12, 2006

    Regulations for finishing operation
    Concerns about building, fire and environmental laws for new shop. March 23, 2002

    Melamine Finish Quality
    Thoughts on the search for a smoother melamine. July 28, 2012

    Hiding Nail Holes
    Finishers share info on products and techniques. August 30, 2005

    Keeping track of blade sharpenings
    Comparing notes on noting the service history of sawmill blades. July 4, 2000

    Edgebanding with No Edgebander
    Alternative ways to apply edgebanding to small runs of laminate doors when you have no edgebander. September 23, 2006

    Red Oak or White Oak?
    More info on a question that comes up often. October 12, 2007

    Hustling for Work
    Tips on scouting for jobs to make ends meet during slow times. April 24, 2009

    Gluing Santos Mahogany
    Gluing behavior of Santos Mahogany, and a description of potential allergic reactions. December 6, 2008

    Finishing Dimpled MDF
    A three-dimensional dimpled pattern made on a CNC in MDF needs a metallic finish. It's not going to be easy.

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

    Glass Drawer Fronts
    How do you attach glass drawer fronts to a drawer box? February 12, 2009

    Machining Engineered Blanks
    10/24/2013

    Flat Table Versus Pod and Rail CNC Machines
    How to choose the right CNC setup for making furniture parts. February 20, 2011

    Pre-Finishing Edge Banding
    Cabinetmakers share ideas for applying finish to plain wood edgebanding before use. September 22, 2005

    Mortising Machine Options
    Woodworkers discuss the pros and cons of various types of mortising equipment. November 28, 2006

    Is There a Stain Sample Book for Architects?
    Well no, there isn't. But here are some suggestions for obtaining samples. February 17, 2012

    Rays and Flecks in Oak
    Advice on how to select Oak with or without ray and fleck figure. September 30, 2009

    Peeling Failure of a Consumer-Grade Poly Re-Coat
    Well, that sure didn't work. Here's why. March 9, 2008

    Router Bits for Three-Dimensional CNC Carving
    Advice on tooling for a woodworker who's breaking into 3D CNC carving work. July 29, 2012

    Finishing Panels, One Side Only
    Can a cabinetmaker get away with finishing the inside of panels before assembly, and the outside face later? Probably. June 28, 2006

    Mortised Hinge Alternatives
    Tips and ideas for using non-adjustable hinges with exposed pins for beaded-frame inset-door cabinets. March 1, 2006

    Reducing Tool Wear with Laminated Sheet Goods
    Bits wear out quickly when machining laminate. Here's advice on achieving longer tool life. April 21, 2007

    Glazing Without Sanding
    Finishers discuss glazing techniques that don't risk sanding through stain coats into white wood. December 23, 2014

    Finish Sanding Hand-Planed Boards -- Without Losing the Look
    A woodworker wonders how to efficiently smooth a surface enough to take finish, without ruining the hand-planed texture. February 8, 2005

    Material Ordering On Per Job Basis
    11/03/2014

    Fine Points of Painted Cabinet Finishes
    Depending on the situation, paint can be a high-end cabinet finish. Here's a discussion of such a case. September 26, 2013

    Finishing Over Laminate
    Finishers discuss the application of pigmented topcoats to existing laminate countertops. June 18, 2013

    Pin Indexing for Two-Sided Drilling
    Here are some ideas for quick, accurate positioning of panels when you need to drill holes from both sides. October 26, 2012

    Mixing Solid Surface Brands
    If you combine sinks and countertops from different makers, will warranties (and adhesives) hold? April 14, 2005

    Preventing Tear-Out with Curly Maple
    Curly maple is tough to machine. Here are tips for success. August 8, 2006

    Hide Glue Crackle Tips
    Advice on using hide glue as a base coat for a crackle finish. June 17, 2009

    Revealing the Grain in Maple
    Maple is tricky wood to stain. Too light a sealcoat, and the results may be blotchy; too heavy, and the grain may not show. July 17, 2008

    Laminate on One Face of Melamine
    A debate over whether it's okay to apply laminate to just one face of a melamine panel for cabinets and cabinet doors. March 26, 2009

    No-Odor Finish for Fine Furniture
    Modified tung oil is odorless after curing and brings out the beauty of unique wood pieces. July 17, 2008

    Making Pocket Holes with a CNC Router
    Depending on the job, setting up the CNC device to rout and drill pocket holes may be faster than using a dedicated pocket-hole machine or jig. July 24, 2005

    Leaving lacquer in spray gun
    Will a few hours between coats gum up the gun? September 2, 2002

    Mixing Wood Species in a Tabletop
    Wood moisture content is more important than wood species for controlling movement. May 13, 2009

    Re-Finishing a Laminate Table Top
    Advice on prepping and spraying laminate surfaces. May 17, 2010

    Open Face Booth
    Pros and cons. February 26, 2005

    Employee Upward Mobility
    Hired as a CAD draftsman, a worker finds himself handling much more, and more varied, responsibilities. Now he's wondering how he can upgrade his job title and pay accordingly. November 10, 2005

    Rebuilding Existing Cabinets
    Bottom line: it's not worth modifying existing cabinets when you can build new ones more easily. September 7, 2006

    Measuring Irregular Areas in AutoCAD
    AutoCAD offers a variety of ways to find the area of drawn shapes. September 1, 2010

    On-Site Finishing Setup
    Equipment and formula considerations when finishing on site. May 11, 2006

    "Parametrics": Defined and explained
    An explanation of parametrics in CNC machinery programming. June 13, 2001

    Face Frame Edges and Cabinet Ends
    Cabinetmakers discuss the detail where a face frame edge meets the exposed end of a cabinet. November 6, 2007

    Fitting Sheet Goods in Dadoes
    Irregularities in panel materials can cause trouble with dado fits. Here, cabinetmakers discuss solutions. September 22, 2005

    Router Dust Collection for Field Work
    Tweaking dust-catchers to work in odd situations outside the shop. April 6, 2007

    Fixes for a Mis-Drilled Knob Hole
    Moving a screw hole over less than the diameter of the hole is a pesky task. Here are a handful of tips. October 8, 2005

    Rubber T-Mold Tips and Tricks
    Trimming, fitting, and touch-up tricks for T-mold on the edge of laminate tops. March 9, 2010

    Recirculating Spray-Booth Air
    Regulations don't allow it, because it raises concentrations of potentially dangerous chemicals. December 1, 2005

    Palletizing Lumber for Shipment by Truck
    Advice on preparing lumber for pickup by semi truck. April 20, 2011

    Finishing Room Ventilation
    For low-volume work with brush application of waterborne finishes, the ventilation system can be relatively modest. January 8, 2010

    Fire and Health Risks of Potassium Dichromate
    Potassium Dichromate is a strong oxidizer and a carcinogen, so don't mess around. August 26, 2008

    Multiple Coats of Reactive Finishes
    Two-part finishes don't "burn in" to previous layers of the same coating. Here are tips on careful scuff-sanding and re-application for building up the finish on a fine piece such as a musical instrument. February 12, 2007

    Matching Sun-Darkened Cherry
    Color-matching new work with old is tricky when the wood is Cherry, because of the way Cherry darkens when exposed to light. May 24, 2006

    Rag Sources for Finishers
    Finishers discuss where to get the right kind of rags (soft, absorbent, and free from lint or contamination). June 30, 2007

    Gilding Compo on Furniture
    Tips on the process of gilding compo. October 26, 2011

    Preventing Termite Infestation in Pine
    Basic info about controlling termites. December 31, 2013

    Painting Aluminum on Site
    Troubles with painting aluminum surfaces for a commercial fit-out job cause a finisher to seek advice. June 8, 2007

    Glue failures
    Adhesive failure can usually be traced to one of two causes: overly moist wood or defective glue. December 6, 2000

    Magnetic Chalkboard Solutions
    Suggestions for providing a magnetic bulletin board that the customer can also write on with chalk. February 27, 2015

    Machining Metal Laminate on the CNC
    Advise on choosing bits and setting toolpaths to achieve clean cuts in metal laminates. March 3, 2010

    Polishing Solid-Surface Tops
    You can bring solid surfacing to a high gloss, but that doesn't mean you should. June 12, 2014

    Improvised Mixing Containers
    Little plastic doo-dads you can use to mix colorants in. February 23, 2008

    Finishing MDF
    How to achieve a smooth finish on MDF, where the sealed face has been removed. November 29, 2000

    Miter Cuts for Very Thick Solid Wood
    In the small shop, crafting furniture from heavy stock can be a challenge. Here are suggestions. July 29, 2012

    Right-Sizing Pocket Doors for an Entertainment Center
    When ordering pocket doors from an outside shop, making a mockup out of scrap before ordering the real thing can eliminate the uncertainty. December 27, 2008

    Production laminating -- is hot or cold press faster?
    A laminator looks for time-saving pressing techniques. June 14, 2000

    Grinding Moulder Knives with a CNC
    Good info on the advantages and limitations of CNC-based knife-grinding setups. October 3, 2009

    Large American Chestnut
    Could these large trees be blight survivors? January 8, 2010

    Hold-Downs for Machining Small Hardwood Pieces
    CNC operators suggest various ways to hold boards down for machining flutes and other profiles. June 26, 2006

    Fix for Mis-Placed System Holes
    There are ways to patch mis-located screw holes. But it's smarter to back off and start over (you can still re-use the scrap). April 21, 2011

    Lumber weight as a drying signpost
    Calculating weight and moisture loss in a dehumidifcation kiln. July 24, 2001

    Expanding Table Leaf Details
    A nice discussion of how to build a table with leaves whose grain runs in the long dimension of the table, with some examples. October 26, 2011

    Is It Worth Learning Touch-Up Techniques?
    Is it worth taking a class on touching up finishes? Some say yes, and some say absolutely. November 28, 2014

    Hard maple cracks and causes
    Potential causes for hairline cracks in dried hard maple. 1998.

    Old Finish (or Stripper) Bleeding Through New
    Deficiencies in stripping and cleaning can cause problems with re-finish coats. July 18, 2008

    Multi-Profile Knives and Heads
    Shop owner gets advice on finding appropriate cutter heads for a set of nice knives (manufacturer unknown). Included are some set-up tips. July 13, 2005

    Prevailing Wage
    07/18/2014

    Flip Stop Choices
    Advice on shopping for aftermarket stops. May 31, 2014

    Router Table Versus Shaper
    Which to buy? It depends on the intended use. The two are suited for different purposes, but there is some overlap. October 2, 2005

    High-Gloss Tips and Tricks
    Pro tips for a high gloss finish. November 11, 2006

    New Hire Illness
    09/02/2014

    Pneumatic Random Orbit Sanders and Dust
    Advice on dust collection efficiency with air-powered random-orbit sanders. March 26, 2010

    Finishing Teak
    Teak is a "greasy" wood that can pose finishing challenges. Here, finishers suggest formulas and approaches that have worked for them. April 30, 2006

    Melamine Quality Issues
    Cut-price melamine from the big-box DIY stores doesn't match up to professional-grade material, say the pros. December 28, 2005

    Good Wood for Handles
    Oak, hickory, and elm (if you can find some) work well. October 25, 2006

    Glue Line Failure with Hickory
    Trouble shooting glue line failures when gluing hickory - 1999

    Particleboard Warping in Cold Weather
    Dry shop air can cause some materials to dry out and warp. August 12, 2014

    Filler Compatibility with Topcoat
    A finisher finds that some varnishes pull out the vinyl spackling he's been using for to fill holes and grain. Others share ideas for solving the problem. December 31, 2005

    Penetrating Wood Stabilizers
    Penetrating wood stabilizers can help to prevent uneven stain absorption or moisture-related warping. July 20, 2011

    Making Box Beams Look Hand-Hewed
    It's hard to duplicate the look of an authentic hand-hewn beam, but here are some suggestions. August 24, 2005

    Edgebander Adjustments for an Even Glue Line
    Maintenance tips that can help keep the edgebander from creating excessive glue build-up at the bottom of panel edges. August 14, 2007

    Glazing Painted Cabinet Doors
    Advice for applying a dark wipe-off glaze over paint. June 10, 2006

    Matching a vintage stain
    There's much to consider when attempting to match a stain from early in the previous century. March 23, 2000

    Panel Router Versus Slider for Dadoing
    Cabinetmakers discuss the choice of equipment for routine dado work in panels. February 1, 2015

    Facing frameless melamine cabinets
    Facing and finishing melamine carcasses to attain a high-end, traditional look without face frames. April 2, 2002

    How to Eliminate Beetles in a Finished Slab
    Heating in a kiln to 130 degrees Fahrenheit will destroy the finish, but it's the only sure, safe way to kill the bugs. June 18, 2010

    Hardwood Utilization Book Review
    "The Management, Manufacture and Marketing of California Black Oak, Pacific Madrone and Tanoak" covers the various aspects encountered by the forester, the logger, the sawmill manager, the marketing people, and the business owner - 1998

    Edge-Sanding Round Tops
    Jigs and rigs for sanding the edges of solid wood round table-tops. March 31, 2008

    Making Beaded Panels
    Equipment and techniques to cut beads in solid wood panels. April 18, 2006

    Polyurethane Cure Times
    Polyurethane hardening times are temperature-dependent. With multiple coats, the process can get tricky. February 21, 2011

    Fly Speck Splatter Techniques
    A few tips and tricks for spatter finishing. November 25, 2008

    Heat-Bending Laminate
    With care and attention, you can bend laminate to a one-inch radius. October 28, 2005

    Line Boring with Through Bits
    A discussion of bit choice for a line boring block. Can you do all your boring with through bits? June 16, 2014

    Frameless Box Tolerances: Decks Versus Gables
    Is it worth cutting tops and decks just a hair shy, so as to avoid revealing end wood in case of inaccuracy? March 13, 2014

    Gluing Steel Panels to Wood
    Tapes and adhesives that can hold steel plate to wood, even if the plate is slightly sprung. July 8, 2014

    Production sanding for humidors
    There's no 'silver bullet' when it comes to the detail sanding that fine work demands, be it in a one-off or production environment. 1998.

    Hogging Out Large Bowls
    Ways to speed up the pesky process of removing large quantities of wood from the inside of a bowl before final turning. April 30, 2006

    Paint Rub-Through for a Table Top
    Thoughts on how to prep and undercoat for an opaque paint finish with some exposed wood. April 18, 2010

    Locating Scraps for Charcoal
    Advice on finding sawmill offcuts and byproducts for use as feedstock for a charcoal kiln. October 3, 2009

    Finish Problems After Glue Clean-up
    Washing off excess glue can alter the way wood accepts stain. Pros share some simple tips for preventing problems. June 27, 2005

    Fabric for Tambour Doors
    You can use canvas, silk, or — old T-shirts? October 19, 2005

    Enhancing natural colors of wood
    Bringing out the reds and yellows in koa. October 24, 2001

    Routing Slots into White Oak with CNC Equipment
    It's rough on bits, but what are the options? Pros suggest some possibilities. October 8, 2005

    Edgebanding Glue Fumes
    Cabinetmakers who don't like that smell, or the health worries, have rigged up small exhaust fans to clear out the fumes. June 23, 2006

    Filing Laminate Edges
    Pros give pointers on ways to file laminate counter edges smooth. July 29, 2007

    Painting MDF for Entertainment Centers
    Advice for a cabinetmaker on applying solid pigmented coatings to MDF. March 12, 2015

    Long Angle Cutting on a Miter Saw
    A nice illustration in this thread shows how you can cut a 140-degree angle (for instance) on a chopsaw. June 17, 2010

    Joinery for Wrapping Columns
    Quick suggestions for corner joinery for wrapping columns with a Shaker frame. May 6, 2014

    Filling Torn Grain in Crotch Veneer
    Advice on making an invisible repair to a torn veneer. May 18, 2010

    Protecting Laminate from Scratches on a CNC Pod and Rail
    Felt or plastic covers can keep laminate free of scratches. September 3, 2011

    Moving Machinery
    Cabinetmakers suggest ways to roll heavy machinery around in a small shop. October 1, 2005

    Is More Horsepower Better in a Table Saw?
    Five out of five woodworkers agree — get more power. December 29, 2008

    Minimizing Overspray when Spraying Cabinet Box Interiors
    If you can't spray with the backs off, here are some other tips to reduce "bounce-back" of the overspray. December 8, 2006

    Machining a Chamfer in Aluminum Plate
    Carbide bits designed for wood will work acceptably well in soft non-ferrous metals. August 15, 2011

    Oil Finishes for Food Prep Counters
    Natural oils or waxes make a good finish for stable wood counter-tops in kitchens. April 30, 2006

    Pony Clamp Pads Staining Work
    Watch out: an oil-based residue in the rubber pads on a clamp can mark your work. May 28, 2010

    Laminate Tops for Outdoor Exposures
    Carefully balanced laminate tops can handle weather, says one craftsman. August 21, 2006

    File Security for Drawings
    Tips to make sure that CAD files stored on a network aren't altered or tampered with. November 12, 2005

    Inspecting for Glue Drips Before Finishing
    Drips show up when you wipe with denatured alcohol, but new fluorescent glues and a "black light" work even better. December 2, 2006

    Jointer Ways: Parallelogram Versus Dovetail
    A discussion of jointer table mounting methods and the maintenance characteristics of different types. May 23, 2007

    Elevator Panel Retrofit Methods
    Tips for removing and replacing plastic laminate elevator wall paneling. April 14, 2010

    How To Coat Pigmented H20 Over Solvent CV
    09/28/2014

    Industry Standard Veneer Thickness
    09/06/2012

    Employee ownership
    Ideas for keeping employees, who expect more than standard benefits, happy. June 6, 2001

    Hose Size and Air Flow for Sanders
    How much do hose diameters and fittings affect air sander performance? March 3, 2009

    Lumber Handling in Sawmill Operations
    Stacking and re-stacking lumber takes its toll on your time and your back. In this thread, sawmillers talk about smarter ways to handle lumber. October 20, 2005

    How Much Weight in a Truckload of Lumber?
    Information on wood weight and truck carrying capacity. July 20, 2011

    Hinge Hole Repair in Melamine
    Pros suggest ways to patch a blown-out hinge mortise. September 22, 2005

    Installation Vehicle
    09/08/2014

    Fuming Tips and Tricks
    Fuming to bleach wood is more art than science. August 29, 2005

    Miter Fold Joints with Solid Surface Material
    Miterfolding is practical with solid surfacing, and can be accomplished more than one way. July 14, 2010

    Protecting Stacked Sheet Goods from Warping Under Infra-Red Heat
    In a cold shop heated by radiant infra-red heaters, you need to cover your materials so they won't get overheated on one side. May 28, 2008

    Linking Drawing Data to Spreadsheets
    Tips on pulling data from AutoCAD drawings into Excel spreadsheets to compile cabinet ordering information. November 26, 2007

    Lumber Degrade Above or Below FSP
    Is wood subject to degrade and defects above or below FSP?

    Flatting Agent to Reduce Sheen
    If you need flat-sheen finish occasionally, but not in quantities that make it worth keeping on hand, you can keep some flatting agent around instead to add when necessary. February 23, 2008

    Painting MDF Letters
    A nail bed or a chicken-wire frame is good for supporting small pieces to be sprayed. October 1, 2010

    Miter-Folding Laminate
    A fabricator seeks advice on making joints fit right and hold tight. April 14, 2005

    Lightweight Door Core Options
    Suggestions for core material for lightweight veneered cabinet doors. July 28, 2006

    Force Drying Pecan Slabs
    Don't try high heat on Pecan — it can split badly even when slowly air-dried. February 3, 2011

    Epoxy and Sawdust for Filling Checks
    Advice on blending epoxy to fix cracks. January 19, 2011

    Risk of Spreading the Emerald Ash Borer
    Advice on the kind of hygeine that may help prevent the spread of emerald ash borer insects. April 27, 2007

    Finishing Teak Furniture
    A discussion of finish methods that can deal with the naturally oily character of Teak. July 16, 2008

    Lifting a Widebelt Sander
    Advice on locating the lifting points for heavy machinery. August 11, 2009

    Fog-Proofing Your Goggles
    The biking and hockey worlds have solutions for preventing foggy facemasks. August 14, 2007

    Glue Size Sources
    Looking for a washcoat? You can buy glue size pre-mixed, buy your own, or use something else (like shellac). July 29, 2007

    Kiln venting
    Are vents needed in a condenser kiln? March 20, 2001

    Humidity and Conversion Varnish Cure Time
    Dehumidifying, air-conditioning, or heat drying can speed CV cure times during muggy weather. October 26, 2005

    Hanging Ceiling Panels
    Quick, useful tip on hanging architectural panels on ceilings with a modified French cleat. April 5, 2011

    Gun Choice for a Turbine Sprayer
    How to pick a gun that will work with a turbine setup. March 29, 2006

    Paneling around Fire Sprinklers
    Be aware of fire codes and industry standards when installing trim or painting around sprinkler heads. March 12, 2009

    Lubricating Odd-Sized Fittings
    Special grease-gun needle tips exist for lubricating fittings when you can't find the right-sized greasegun. February 25, 2009

    Hickory or Pecan
    Ideas for telling two highly similar plywood faces apart. February 25, 2005

    Rubbing To Dull Sheen
    12/11/2014

    Finishing maple and birch
    Maple and birch are notorious for not taking stains evenly. Here are tips for achieving color uniformity in these popular, durable woods.1998.

    Euro Hinge Positioning and Door Edges
    Euro hinges have to be mounted very close to door edges. But here's a workaround that adds some flexibiity for face frame construction. May 13, 2013

    Grounding a CNC Router
    Stray voltage can zap your operator and also fry your electronics. Here's how to ground the machine. January 21, 2007

    Importing DXF Files into Biesse Works
    Tips on directly importing DXF drawings into the Biesse Works machine controller. March 28, 2012

    Mixing Maple and Poplar
    Maple and Poplar have similar characteristics, and can be combined in a paint-grade project. April 2, 2013

    Rubbing out Spar Varnish
    Like interior varnishes, spar varnish rubs and buffs to a gloss — but there are some things to keep in mind. December 1, 2005

    Gun Clogs when Spraying Shellac Primer
    It's the nature of the beast, but thinning helps somewhat. September 16, 2008

    Preventing Drying Damage to Oak
    Advice on controlling the drying conditions for Oak. December 6, 2009

    Re-Padding a Vibrating Sander
    Tip: leather works well as a replacement pad for an old-school pad sander. March 13, 2009

    Reducing Contrast of Beech Boards
    Tips for getting a more even color when finishing Beech wood. June 30, 2007

    Keeping Wood Dry in Storage
    How much heat is needed to keep stored lumber dry indoors? December 6, 2011

    Infrared Controls and Speaker Cloth
    Will an IR remote control device work through speaker cloth? March 1, 2006

    Identifying Pecan
    Pecan is hard to tell apart from Hickory. July 6, 2012

    Polyurethane Finish over Oil-Based Paint
    It works well, but be aware of the re-coat window. March 9, 2006

    Running a Moulder with One Sharp Knife and a Balancer
    One knife on a moulder head can do all the cutting, but it's a tricky arrangement to set up right. November 12, 2008

    3d Central Models Into Cabinet Vision 4.1
    04/20/2013

    Inspecting a Used Straight-Line Rip Saw
    Advice on how to size up a used straight line rip saw. October 14, 2008

    Formulas for estimating log yield
    Formulas for calculating the board footage of lumber that can be obtained from logs. January 4, 2001

    Highlighting Figure in Wood Grain
    Here's a quick tip on using ferrous sulfate and dye to accentuate highly figured grain. July 10, 2007

    Hinging Triple Cabinet Doors
    Hinges that mount to cabinet tops and bottoms can handle the swing for the center door. September 3, 2011

    Gun Clogging with Two-Part Polyurethane
    2K poly can clog guns or hoses even if it doesn't dry out. Here, pros troubleshoot a case. December 15, 2005

    Glasses, Beards, and Breathing Protection
    A half-mask or helmet and hood respirator is the way to go if you can't get a good seal from a regular mask. August 21, 2006

    Eliminating Lacquer Overspray Problems
    Retarders can help overspray "melt in" to the finish. December 15, 2005

    Reading a Log for Ray Fleck
    If you understand what ray fleck is, you can tell which logs have it. January 14, 2009

    Is There Money in Sawing for Pallets?
    Pallet wood is a low-end product, but it can still be a revenue source. December 15, 2005

    Pricing custom kiln drying services
    How to determine what to charge when kiln drying lumber for others. January 3, 2001

    Flattening Veneer
    Advice on using a glycerin and water formula to soften veneer for flattening in a press. October 26, 2011

    Fast Setting Adhesive
    06/08/2012

    Custom Architectural Woodwork on the CNC
    A request for ideas for making some custom quarter-round mouldings turns into an extended discussion of custom techniques and the value of hand labor versus computerized production. February 19, 2008

    Crafting Stair Tread Returns
    Here's a long thread loaded with good information about how to craft returns on the end of stair treads. August 12, 2014

    Drilling Long Holes in MDF
    An MDF shelf made of two panels glued together poses a special edge-drilling challenge. October 2, 2007

    Blue Ocean (sky) Strategies
    03/11/2014

    Building an Entry Door
    Here's a boatload of advice and commentary for a woodworker contemplating his first entry door. August 29, 2014

    Choosing a Spraygun for a Small Shop
    A thoughtful discussion on the pros and cons of airless, air-assisted, pressure pot, and gravity HVLP sprayguns. December 9, 2010

    Drawer Building Options
    Materials choices, fastening methods and systems for drawer assembly. September 23, 2006

    Cost of Shop Power
    Understanding (and minimizing) your shop's utility bill. July 5, 2006

    Crown moulding with angled ceiling
    Is it possible to take an out-of-kilter ceiling into account? November 22, 2003

    Does Helical Insert Tooling Create Glue-Ready Edges?
    A shop owner asks about helical insert jointer knives for edge jointing, and sets off a long and informative discussion about the comparison between high speed steel, carbide knives, and insert cutterheads. April 18, 2015

    Building Heavy Barn Doors
    Can you make those barn doors stable? Here's a discussion of how to anticipate and deal with the inevitable movement of wood components. March 18, 2006

    Creosote-treated timbers: Cut with care
    Some wise precuations to take if milling lumber previously treated with creosote. September 21, 2000

    Cyclone Versus Single-Stage Dust Collectors
    An in-depth comparison of cyclone and single-stage dust-collector technology, with some details about fan blade characteristics and some thoughts on filter cleaning. August 14, 2007

    Choosing a Hand-Held Sander
    Woodworkers discuss the options in electric and air-powered random orbital sanders. December 28, 2014

    Ballpark Numbers: Materials, Labor, Overhead, and Profit
    Business owners compare notes on their numbers. March 11, 2009

    Dust Cut Procedures
    Woodworkers describe how they make initial cuts on sheet goods to establish straight and square edges. July 27, 2008

    Alligatoring with Waterborne Poly over a Shellac Sealcoat
    Pros dig into the reasons why water-based poly might show fine cracks and wrinkling over shellac. February 23, 2008

    Bending Pressure-Treated Wood
    Detailed, authoritative information on the ins and outs of bending pressure-treated wood for curved outdoor decks or garden structures. May 23, 2007

    Designing for Large Pocket Doors
    Choosing quality hardware for TV entertainment center. March 14, 2004

    Clamping Lock Miters
    A discussion of the fine points of aligning, clamping, and gluing miter joints, with some commentary on whether lock miters are even worth the trouble. June 3, 2013

    Band Saw Blade Life in Hardwood
    Thoughts on sharpening, lubrication, alignment, blade quality, and other factors that affect how long a bandmill blade will stay sharp in heavy use. February 24, 2008

    Compressor Noise
    Thoughts on choosing a quieter air compressor, or muffling a noisy one. April 18, 2006

    Drawer Slide Choices for Pull-Out Shelving
    Thoughts on whether to use high-end drawer slides to mount pull-out shelves, and on what the installation process would entail. February 26, 2007

    Color Burnthrough Sample
    Finishers share images of burnthrough effects created during the finishing process. February 8, 2005

    Compressor Choices for Pneumatic Sanders
    It takes a lot of air to power air sanders, but many shop owners consider the upgrade worthwhile. Here's extensive advice on compressor choice, with additional tips on setup and operation. September 8, 2007

    Accurate End Cuts for Entry Door Parts
    Advice on machinery and tooling to make highly accurate cross cuts on wide lumber for architectural door construction. April 17, 2013

    Calculating Delivery Charges
    Woodworkers discuss how to set rates for delivering and installing products at a distance from the shop. August 12, 2014

    Beaded Face-Frame Techniques
    Equipment and methods for creating high-quality beaded face frames. May 22, 2006

    Codes for Dust Collection in a Home Shop
    Navigating the building codes for a woodshop over a residential garage is tricky. July 22, 2013

    Applied Mouldings on Cabinet Doors
    Tips on how to achieve production-shop speed and custom-shop quality when applying mouldings to frame-and-panel cabinet doors. September 23, 2006

    Assessing Cabinetmaking Skill Levels
    Skill in a cabinet shop is hard to even define, much less quantify. October 26, 2011

    Cutting Clean Through-Mortises in Oak
    Techniques and equipment for volume production of accurate through mortises, without tear-out on the punch-through side. January 9, 2007

    Addressing Cupping in Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
    A veneer technique would be better. But is there a way to get wide solid wood doors to stay flat? February 17, 2011

    Concealing Cleats in Cabinets
    Constructing cases to hide cleats. November 3, 2004

    Construction Details for a Super-Sized Rustic Table
    The "rustic" label may add a "character" forgiveness factor, but there's still some head-scratching involved in building a table eight feet wide. October 28, 2014

    Complicated Trim Scribing Problem
    When complicated pieces butt together, sometimes there is no alternative but tedious hand scribing and fitting. Best to avoid those situations by prior planning, if possible. October 12, 2007

    Comparing Line Boring Machinery
    Cabinetmakers discuss how to shop for a solid, reliable line boring machine and how to get the best use out of it. January 2, 2012

    Choosing New Shop Space
    Deciding about shop size, distance from home, and the pros and cons of "condo" arrangements when searching for a roomier workspace. February 6, 2010

    Cabinet Side-to-Bottom Joint Design
    A discussion of whether to let cabinet sides run past the bottom and top shelves, or sit above and below them. October 14, 2009

    Almost Cut My Thumb Off
    A close call with the table saw sparks a conversation about safe equipment and careful practices. January 11, 2008

    CNC Dowel Hole Drilling Accuracy
    Pros help a programmer troubleshoot inconsistencies in dowel hole placement. October 1, 2005

    Drying Eucalyptus
    Eucalyptus is a fussy wood to air-dry or kiln-dry. Here are some clues about its character. October 14, 2006

    Contact Cement and Bubbles Under Veneer
    A report of veneer delaminating from architectural columns leads to a long string of cautions about using contact cement to apply veneer, along with advice about superior methods. March 4, 2007

    Diamond-Shaped Wine Rack Construction
    Cabinetmakers discuss workable structural details for a large diamond-shaped wine rack job. October 22, 2005

    Brush Sanders, Cross-Grain Scratching, and Finish Quality
    Brush sanding equipment is highly useful for some purposes, but it will not do away with hand sanding. February 24, 2008

    Clamping Pressure for a Hydraulic Cold Press
    A woodworker seeks advice on getting good pressure in his shop-rigged press, and a consistent glue line while glueing up 6x6 turning blanks. May 26, 2008

    A Wood Identification Puzzle
    No solid answers for this mixed selection of antique boards, but an interesting lesson from the Wood Doctor on the step-by-step method of identifying wood based on end grain. January 12, 2015

    Crown Moulding for Crazy Angles
    How to figure and fit inside miter cuts for oddball intersections and radius curves. June 17, 2005

    Avoiding Overspray Problems Inside Small Cabinet Boxes
    Small boxes such as cubbyholes present an overspray concern. Here are some tips. April 10, 2008

    Cutting Sink Holes in Laminate Tops
    Installers trade opinions and experiences on sink cut-out tools and methods. September 25, 2009

    Building a Curved Bench for a Steam Sauna
    Advice on glue and wood choices and assembly methods for a curved bench in a hot, moist environment. July 30, 2009

    Choices for Sanding Moulding
    Hand-sanding mouldings is tedious and time-consuming. Here's a set of suggestions for mechanizing the process. July 23, 2005

    Blade and Bit Resharpening
    Most cabinetmakers agree that sending blades and bits out for resharpening is a practical and economical choice. March 25, 2007

    Beaded Face Frame Fabrication
    There's more than one way to bead a frame, as this discussion proves. January 24, 2005

    Bowing in Pine Staves After Planing
    Here's a good explanation of why lumber may move after being planed — and why that is not easy to correct. January 20, 2010

    Charging for Edgebanding
    A cabinetmaker ponders whether and how to modify his piece rates after acquiring a more productive, but costly, piece of edgebanding equipment. July 12, 2012

    Cedar for Outdoor Furniture
    A discussion of the health issues concerning Cedar sawdust, and of fastening and strength issues. December 6, 2011

    Avoiding Glue Marks on Cope-and-Stick Doors
    Here's a long discussion about how to avoid fingerprints or glue stains when sanding, gluing, assembling, and finishing raised panel doors. October 13, 2012

    Blade Lubricant and Component and Blade Life
    Soapy water, kerosene, or what? Keeping the blades clean and reducing friction is one thing, getting longer life out of your equipment is something else. February 8, 2008

    Door Joinery: Haunched Tenons Versus Floating Tenons
    Thoughts on the cost and performance of various entry door woodworking joints. February 23, 2010

    Climb Cutting Versus Conventional Cutting
    Here's a close look at the difference between climb-cutting and conventional cutting on the CNC, with explanations of how each method affects the quality of cut. October 3, 2011

    Container-Bin Dust Collection Setup
    Shop owner describes a site-built rig for capturing dust and shavings using filters and a tarp on top of a shipping container. January 21, 2007

    Cutting a Post-Formed Laminate Countertop
    Hiring the job out to a well-equipped countertop shop is your best bet — but here's how to do it with an installer's toolkit. February 8, 2008

    Blind Dado Joinery Versus Dowels or Confirmats
    A cabinetmaker asks whether he should switch to blind dado construction to eliminate a boring and screwing step. April 24, 2014

    Base cabinet installation
    How to cope with wavy floors. April 3, 2002

    Consulting Fee for a Retired Cabinetmaker
    Coming back to the game to help another cabinetmaker match your work in an existing kitchen ... how should you arrange your compensation? October 25, 2012

    Chipout Problems when Cutting Melamine
    Badly sharpened blades, an out-of-tune beam saw, or maybe just too many sheets at once might be causing excess chipout on melamine cuts. July 6, 2006

    Distinguishing White Oak from Red
    Methods for discerning different oak types. May 19, 2004

    Designing a Corner Sink Cabinet
    Cabinetmakers put their heads together on a cabinet-building problem. October 26, 2005

    Beyond the Spiral: Serpentine Stair Example
    Here's a quick tour (concept to finished product) of an ambitious free-standing staircase project that includes opposite curves. January 12, 2012

    Downsizing Anecdotes
    Shop owners swap stories of shrinking the business in order to stay profitable (and sane). April 5, 2006

    Door Stops for Inset Face Frame Wall Cabinets
    Here's a handful of solutions for applying door stops to inset face frame cabinet doors. February 28, 2012

    Chainsaw Compression Release
    Explanations of the purpose and value of a compression release valve on a chainsaw, and some advice on starting a stubborn saw with less pull-back on the rope. February 22, 2011

    Cleaning Old Cabinets Before Re-Finishing
    Finishers share their secrets to remove old wax, cleaners, polishes, grease, and grime from existing cabinets before re-finishing. November 25, 2006

    Conflicting Info On Scrapper And Buffer Stations On Bander
    10/29/2014

    Comparing Oscillating Tools
    How do the original high-end oscillating cutter tools rate in comparison to the less expensive off brands? October 27, 2011

    Diagnosing a Glazing Error
    One party to a problem wanted to blame kitchen heat for a dark discoloration of some cabinetry. But an application error during the glazing process turns out to be the cause.March 13, 2014

    Buffing Orange Peel Out Of Lacquer
    To remove the orange peel and achieve a high gloss, move up to fine grits in stages. January 14, 2013

    Compressed Air Lines in a Shop
    Advice on material choices and layout strategies for compressed-air supply lines in a woodshop. March 28, 2010

    Clamp Cart
    Shop-made carriers for clamps. December 26, 2004

    Building with Prefinished Face Frames and Plywood
    Cabinetmakers discuss the fine points of assembling cabinets using prefinished face frames and half-inch prefinished plywood. July 5, 2006

    Bending Mahogany Trim
    A furniture-maker gets tips on making tight curves with Magohany. October 2, 2005

    Converting a Bandmill from Gas to Electric
    Advice on mounting an electric motor on a bandsaw mill. March 9, 2010

    Basic Edgebanding Methods
    Simple, low-cost tips and tricks for small-volume edgebanding work. April 16, 2009

    Durable Clear Finish for a Handrail
    Durability and on-site practicality of various clear finishes suitable for handrails. May 7, 2007

    CNC Shop Fire Risk
    Hot bits, sawdust, and vacuum airflow add up to a potential for fire, as these stories attest. September 28, 2009

    Achieving Bright Colors with Polyurethane Lacquers
    Bright reds, blues, and greens are a whole different animal. Here are some tips on how to choose and use the appropriate products. March 26, 2007

    CNC Decimal-Point Quirk
    CNC controllers may occasionally ignore instructions when the numbers do not include a decimal point. March 28, 2008

    Cleaning Spray Guns
    Advice on cleaning spray equipment. August 26, 2006

    Cabinet Back Plywood Thickness
    Yet another discussion about whether to use half-inch or quarter-inch plywood for cabinet backs, and why. June 15, 2014

    Bandsaw Tuneup
    Advice on maintaining, repairing, and upgrading a 1990's-era bandsaw to improve adjustability and precision. November 16, 2010

    Attaching a Face Frame to a Plywood Built-In On Site
    Tips and tricks for fastening face frames to built-ins without leaving nail holes. September 8, 2008

    CNC Equipment for MDF Door Production
    Advice on choosing the right CNC setup for milling doors from MDF. October 9, 2006

    Claro Walnut Characteristics
    Details on the origin and behavior of Claro Walnut wood. October 23, 2007

    Dealing with spray booth noise
    Protecting your hearing from the deafening roar of spray booth exhaust equipment. November 15, 2000

    Dark Stain for Maple
    Advice on staining maple a dark color, with the use of a washcoat and toners. June 17, 2009

    Cleaning Poly and Glue off a Glazed Cabinet
    A craftsman gets advice on how to remedy a flooring contractor's and installer's errors. October 30, 2005

    Considering Waterborne Finishes
    A finisher who wants to switch from oil-based to water-based asks about durability. November 27, 2007

    Bank Job (Refacing Laminate)
    Thoughts about the pitfalls and difficulties involved in resurfacing a whole bankful of laminate countertops. February 23, 2008

    Adhesives and Gluing Methods for Cutting Boards
    A craftsman finds that his cutting boards are cracking at the joints. Was it the glue he chose, or the way he applied it? October 2, 2005

    Deck Construction with Ipe
    Woodworkers talk about working and fastening Ipe decking, and discuss its machinability and toxicity. February 6, 2007

    Applying glaze in tight spots
    Tips for achieving a consistent glaze application in tight places on raised-panel doors. June 24, 2001

    Cabin Wood Species
    12/17/2013

    Compressor CFM and Pressure
    An explanation of how airflow speed and pressure relate, and how this affects compressor sizing and distribution pipe system design. June 15, 2014

    Arched "Furniture Toe" Cabinet Kicks
    Cabinetmakers discuss arched-front cabinet kicks. June 26, 2009

    Building Wide Glass Cabinet Doors
    Advice on construction details and hinge choices for wide glass doors. July 10, 2007

    Chemistry of Water-Based Polyurethane Coatings
    Here's some information about waterbased two-part poly formulas, the health risks the ingredients may pose, and product availability. March 29, 2006

    Big Shop Now Or Try To Get By In A Small One?
    02/21/2014

    Building A 32-Foot-Long Conference Table
    ... and then christen it, "The Titanic." March 9, 2008

    Contract Terms: Suppliers Versus Subcontractors
    Cabinetmakers working for contractors should insist on terms typical for contracts with vendors, not with subcontractors. January 18, 2007

    Backup and Restore Issues with CNC SRAM
    Troubleshooting a combined hardware and data transfer issue in a CNC controller chipset. February 28, 2012

    Combining Teak and Holly in a Table Top
    Considering the wood movement issues when building a table-top of Teak with Holly accents. June 30, 2007

    Disposing of Cabinetmaking Waste
    Once your volume gets high, disposing of waste (and reducing it) becomes a priority. Here's a discussion. August 19, 2013

    Air Drying, Moisture Content, and Useability
    How long will air-drying take to get wood to a stable moisture equilibrium? And would kiln-drying be better? September 6, 2010

    Converting BF to cubic feet
    How to convert board feet to cubic feet. March 28, 2001

    Drum Sander Ripple Marks
    Ripple or chatter marks on boards run through a drum sander may not be a maintenance issue, but just the nature of the equipment. April 30, 2009

    Cabinet Scribes
    Cabinet installers swap opinions on store-bought and field-rigged scribing devices. November 19, 2006

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

    Buying a Widebelt Sander
    Advice on getting good value for the dollar when purchasing a widebelt on a budget. December 19, 2009

    Bar Codin' Blues
    A Visual Basic script can generate bar codes for inputting CNC instructions. April 10, 2005

    Drying a Walnut Slab
    This thread about how to slowly air-dry a Walnut slab has some beautiful photos of a Walnut slab table. August 16, 2012

    Digitizing board recommendations
    Digitizing drawings that are larger than the tablet. July 24, 2002

    Convenience Store Cabinet Materials
    Advice about durable materials for a cabinet in a convenience store. June 4, 2012

    Bent Lamination Springback
    Advice on limiting springback in a laminated piece with a fairly gentle bend. July 13, 2010

    CNC Collet Maintenance and Repair
    Collets should not wear out or fail for many years unless something is wrong. Here's advice on keeping the collets in good shape. April 19, 2011

    Cleaning Finished Cabinets
    The pros debate soaps, detergents, cleansers, and polishes. Are they all just bad, or should your finish be able to take anything? Or is the truth somewhere in between? July 10, 2005

    Assessing an Old Bedstead
    Before he tries to refinish it, a furnituremaker asks for advice on a bedroom piece's worth. October 13, 2008

    Bandmill Blade Roller Guide Settings
    Maintain a downward pressure, or leave a slight clearance? October 28, 2008

    Cabinet Install: Before or After Tile?
    Installers have various views about whether to schedule the cabinet install before ceramic floor tiles are set, or after. August 31, 2009

    Aging Treatments for Douglas Fir
    Down-under finisher asks for help getting an aged-look stain on Douglas Fir. October 2, 2005

    CNC Crash-and-Burn Stories
    CNC routers can start fires when things get out of control. Here are some photos and some stories. January 19, 2012

    Drying Thick Slabs
    Thoughts on managing cracking in thick slabs during drying. December 6, 2009

    Drill Press Stops that Register Off the Face of the Workpiece
    Here's a shop-rigged solution for drilling to a pre-set depth in any panel, regardless of panel thickness. August 30, 2010

    Choosing a Widebelt Sander
    A discussion of widebelt sander capabilities, the function of the platen, and more. November 6, 2007

    Dark Cerused Oak Finish
    Finishers discuss the steps needed to create the white-filled pore effect of cerused oak. August 21, 2006

    Drum Sander Vs. Wide Belt Sander
    10/17/2014

    Commercial Cabinets Pricing
    02/27/2014

    Crown Moulding on a Radius
    For crown to follow a curve is a tricky dimensional problem. Here, woodworkers discuss various approaches to creating a piece that will work. October 2, 2007

    Alternatives to Formaldehyde-Content Adhesives
    Woodworkers discuss the risks of formaldehyde in adhesives, and the availability of other choices. March 26, 2013

    Brown Finish for Cherry Cabinets
    Advice on a stain for Cherry that will darken the color but preserve the characteristic look of the grain. May 15, 2012

    Adjusting to AutoCAD 2009
    If you preferred the way the old version's interface looked, here are some quick tweaks to take you back to the future. January 28, 2009

    Crown Molding Cutting Techniques
    Fine points of cutting crown molding on a sliding compound miter saw as compared to using a straight chopsaw. August 7, 2006

    Converting Bitmap Images to CNC-Machinable Files
    Advice and show-and-tell examples of machining curves when starting with a simple drawing to import. September 15, 2011

    Crown Coping Tips
    Some advice on dealing with large, hard-to-cope crown moulding. January 26, 2008

    Delta Dust Collector Motor Issue
    What to do when a bad capacitor keeps a motor from starting properly. April 18, 2011

    Caulking the Backsplash Joint
    Pros describe how to apply a neat, clean bead of caulk. June 16, 2005

    Adhesion Issues Using Construction Adhesive and Fire-Retardant-Treated MDF
    Getting panels to stick can be tricky, especially if the panels are burnished or chemically treated. Here is some info on adhesive choice and application methods.October 17, 2011

    Creating a dead-flat finish
    Think your life is dull? It's nothing compared to *this* finish. April 4, 2001

    Casehardening, Checking, and Warping
    Dry lumber that warps when resawn offers a lesson about casehardening and its effects. May 27, 2008

    Corner Cabinet Solutions
    Thoughts on ways to provide access to buried inside cabinet corners. October 28, 2014

    Cabinetmaking Forum -- 32mm: Imperial Versus Metric
    Frameless cab systems use metric measurement. Your crew will make the transition with ease, but you'll still need to talk feet and inches to most customers. August 29, 2006

    Choosing Wood for an Exterior Door
    What species will provide good looks and durability? Craftsman trade opinions. July 2, 2005

    Cautionary Tale: Backups and Computer Malware
    A shop owner describes how his data survived a virus attack that wiped out two computer hard drives and erased a backup disk (one backup version miraculously survived). April 21, 2011

    Choosing a 32mm Hinge Drilling Jig
    Shopping for a jobsite hinge-boring guide? Here's some advice from users. September 30, 2010

    Compressor to Power an Air Sander
    Air sanders do a great job, but they use major air. Here's how some cabinetmakers provide for that. March 26, 2008

    Business Opp
    08/06/2014

    Contact Cement Spray-Tank Systems
    Cabinetmakers and countertop pros see big advantages to spray-applied contact cement. April 20, 2007

    Cutting MDF on a CNC
    MDF is rough on bits. Here's a discussion on bit choices and operating techniques. January 13, 2009

    Cabinet Pricing Methods
    Averaging several prices, arrived at various ways, may be a workable method. June 3, 2007

    Cabinet Door Clamping Options
    From shop-built jigs to specialty clamps to clamping tables, there's a range of solutions for clamping doors when gluing up. March 25, 2007

    Amish mills
    Some perspectives on Amish sawmill operations. June 27, 2000

    Attaching Drawer Fronts to Dovetail Drawers in Frameless Cabinets
    Thoughts on a tricky drawer assembly problem. November 23, 2012

    Dehumidifiers and Lumber Storage
    A dehumidifier in the storage room will keep lumber at the proper moisture content, and will do no harm. December 6, 2012

    Controlling Very Long Rip Cuts
    A woodworker looks for a way to make long rips without the problem of managing large stock on a table saw. April 24, 2014

    All-Purpose Router Table
    Tips on constructing a router table for shop and site duty. December 31, 2005

    Compressor Oil Leaks in the Finishing Shop
    If your compressor blows oil into your finishing shop air, you could be entering a world of hurt. Here's advice. October 13, 2008

    Dealing with Heavy Pitch
    Antique heart pine and other pitch-heavy woods can clog blades up quickly. Here's some good advice on keeping blades clean. May 11, 2005

    Additives for a Flat Finish
    Info on how to modify high-gloss finish formulas for a flat look. January 14, 2008

    Dust Collection for Orbital Sanders
    High-velocity vacuum dust collection for hand sanders is a separate system from the low-velocity system used for larger machinery. June 15, 2014

    Cutting Board Details
    Advice on installing a pull-out cutting board drawer in a kitchen cabinet. December 9, 2008

    Choosing Hinges
    Press in, dowel, or Inserta? Speed and convenience are factors in the decision. April 16, 2009

    Black Waterborne Finishes
    How to get excellent results with black waterborne lacquer. November 15, 2010

    Coffered Ceiling Tips and Examples
    A brief discussion of coffered ceiling installation techniques, with a couple of beautiful examples. July 12, 2012

    Contributing Cabinets for a Granite Supplier's Showroom
    Should you supply free cabinets for a countertop company's showroom in hopes of getting good referrals? Cabinetmakers are skeptical. September 30, 2010

    Cross-Training: Cabinetmaker to CNC Operator/Programmer
    An experienced cabinetmaker asks what he needs to learn to get up to speed on CNC equipment. September 28, 2009

    Durable Coating for an MDF Product
    A manufacturer seeks a prime coat that will protect his MDF pieces from dings during handling or shipping. March 29, 2006

    Clear Finishes for Mahogany
    Suggestions for applying a clear finish to mahogany, without darkening the wood. October 27, 2005

    Black Stains on Curly Cherry Veneer
    Figuring out the source of discoloration on a beautiful figured cherry veneer. June 28, 2006

    Considering a Hotel Kitchenette Cabinet Job
    A quick look at the pricing and management issues involved in approaching a commercial cookie-cutter job. April 9, 2008

    Door Dimensions and Hinge Requirements
    Door geometry and size can dictate the number, spacing, and capacity of the hinges needed. January 29, 2014

    Choosing paint for shelving
    Choosing a paint that will be suitable for bookshelves. April 2, 2002

    CNC Dust Brush Issues
    Brush strips around CNC routers may pick up sawdust and chips and drop them during tool changes. Here, equipment owners discuss alternative dust skirt materials. October 1, 2005

    Alternatives to spoil boards
    Looking for a new option for a CMS router. October 2, 2001

    Drying Half Logs for Benches
    Unfortunately, large logs crack as they dry. It's unavoidable. March 16, 2015

    Aluminum Delaminating from Wood Substrate
    A decorative aluminum element separates from its wood backing — probably because they move differently. November 29, 2014

    Burning Problems when Ripping Maple
    Woodworkers discuss why a table-saw may be burning 3/4-inch Maple. September 10, 2007

    Coping with an Anti-Silicone Snafu
    How to clean up and start over when anti-silicone additives make an orange-peel problem worse. June 28, 2006

    Can Spray Finishing Co-Exist with Hand Brushing?
    Yes, in an on-site refinishing situation, some pros have success removing the doors for spraying in the shop, and brushing the carcases on site. Here are some details. April 21, 2008

    Calculating Profits and Setting Profit Goals
    A discussion of how profit is measured, and how to set realistic profitability targets. February 10, 2009

    Choosing Wood for a Shop-Made Hand Plane
    In the olden days woodworkers made their own planes. You can still do it. Here are some thoughts on the appropriate wood.June 28, 2013

    Business Climate
    03/15/2014

    Beech as an Alternative to Maple
    Cabinetmakers discuss Beech pricing, workability, and finishing characteristics. June 8, 2008

    Doing Your Own Bookkeeping and Taxes
    Accounting's not for everyone. Here, owners discuss the pros and cons of managing your own books. February 17, 2006

    Cutting the butt off blowdowns
    Cutting the butts off blown-down trees can be hazardous. Here are some safety tips. June 27, 2000

    Achieving the "Fumed" Look on White Oak
    A discussion of workable finish schedules to approximate a "fumed" finish. February 18, 2006

    Documenting Project Specifications
    08/13/2014

    Communicating via email
    Buying and Selling Wood on the Internet: Part 1. January 3, 2002

    Conversion varnish primer
    pot life and durability. May 2, 2001

    A "Green" Finish for a Cuban Mahogany Bench
    Thoughts on the meaning of environmental correctness for clear wood finishes, and some interesting history about Cuban Mahogany, a nearly-extinct wood that is making a comeback. March 4, 2009

    Brandt Gluepot Issue
    01/22/2015

    Confirmat Screws and Drill Guides
    Detailed info on assembling cabinets with confirmat screws. March 6, 2006

    Carbide Tipped Versus Solid Carbide Knives
    The comparison between high-speed-steel, carbide-tipped, and solid-carbide knives depends in part on what material you're machining. August 12, 2007

    Clear topcoats
    Basics on post- and pre-catalyzed finishes and more. January 16, 2002

    Dust Collector Pressure and Suction
    A discussion of basic pressure-balancing and air-sealing issues in a small shop dust collection system. June 28, 2007

    Clips to Hang Doors for Finishing
    Choosing and using pointy metal spring clips to suspend doors for easy spray finishing. October 28, 2008

    Construction Methods for Wide Wooden Gates
    A discussion about building cedar outdoor gates, covering dimensions and adhesive choices. February 5, 2007

    De-Waxing Shellac Under Difficult Circumstances
    Removing impurities from shop-mixed shellac in a world where impurities come with the territory. April 29, 2012

    Characteristics of Utile Wood
    Expert info on that exotic African wood known as Utile. October 23, 2007

    Door Clearance Issues with Euro Cabs
    Occasionally you need fillers or spacers to address door swing conflicts in frameless cabinetry. March 27, 2012

    Confirmat Screw Spacing
    Pros share opinions and experiences. April 10, 2005

    Carbide Blades on a Bandsaw Mill
    Sawyers discuss whether it's worth the extra cost to use carbide blades. February 4, 2011

    Cutter Profiles for Tongue-and-Groove Flooring
    Tips on the fine points of profiling tongue-and-groove floorboards. September 10, 2007

    Corner Joints on the Back of Island Cabinets
    Installers share tips and methods for creating a finished corner on the back of an island cabinet. July 24, 2005

    Calibrating a CNC Spindle
    Tips on how to adjust a CNC spindle for accuracy. August 29, 2014

    Cutting Angles Sharper than Forty-Five Degrees
    Wall intersections tighter than 45° call for tricky chop-saw technique. Here's advice on jigs from a few trim carpenters. June 16, 2010

    Avoiding veneer buckling
    Detailed instructions on applying veneer with contact adhesive in a way that prevents future buckling. June 20, 2001

    Avoiding Blush in a Clear Lacquer Finish
    To avoid condensation that causes clear lacquer to take on a milky white blush, keep an eye on ambient temperature and humidity. March 12, 2006

    Advice on Shipping Used Shop Equipment
    Advice on choosing a shipper, insuring your freight, and related topics. June 23, 2014

    A Faded Gray Finish for Exterior Wood
    Finishers suggest ways to reproduce an example of a weathered, gray, natural-looking finish. February 8, 2008

    Beetle Troubles
    Tips on dealing with lyctid (powderpost) beetles and the less troublesome anobiid beetle. April 27, 2007

    Casters for an Island Cabinet
    Here's a look at how to equip an island with casters, while providing for it to be held fixed when necessary. August 12, 2014

    Building Cabinets with Pre-Finished Plywood
    Detail tips when making face-frame cabinets using pre-finished plywood. January 20, 2007

    Drying Willow in a Solar Kiln
    Challenging scenario: a tricky wood to dry and a difficult kiln to control. February 14, 2010

    Color-Matching Basics
    Tips on mixing pigments for matching existing tints. June 10, 2006

    Basswood In Service Stability
    01/18/2015

    Buffing to a High Shine
    Progressively finer sandpaper, then buffing compound, will raise a liquid gleam on a gloss conversion varnish. October 9, 2006

    Basic glazing technique
    Pictures and descriptions of glazing methods. September 23, 2003

    Creating and Using a Master Materials List
    Here's how to maintain a master materials list in AutoCad. May 16, 2005

    Aluminum Versus Phenolic CNC Tables
    Table material is not a high-priority issue, but here's a look at the pros and cons. March 12, 2015

    Conversion Varnish Glaze
    Advice on applying CV glazes. February 29, 2012

    Air-Drying Systems for Large-Volume Spray Operations
    If you're spraying a lot, get serious about a clean air supply. September 14, 2006

    A Jig for Producing Shelf Pin Holes
    The search for equipment to make drilling holes simple and systematic. May 10, 2005

    Definition of "Burnishing"
    The term "burnish" is used in a variety of ways in wood finishing. They all have something to do with rubbing. March 13, 2009

    Do I Need a Five-Axis CNC Router?
    A discussion of the rare situations that make 5-axis capabilities a necessity. October 28, 2008

    Door Company Accuracy
    Cabinet door suppliers only promise accuracy within 1/16 inch — but in reality they usually do better than that. January 26, 2008

    Dropping your lumber prices -- and why not
    Why do customers expect a local sawmill's prices to be lower than the lumberyard's? February 13, 2001

    Barrier Coat Between Aniline Dye and Waterborne Urethane Topcoat
    Finishers give advice on how to prevent a brushed-on waterborne urethane topcoat from re-dissolving and streaking a dye coat. September 29, 2009

    Avoiding Warping in an Unfinished Wood Tabletop
    A customer has asked for a natural-wood kitchen island table top. Here, pros discuss the risk of warping and how to minimize it. December 15, 2005

    Adding Heat to a Solar Kiln in Winter
    Supplemental heat is tricky, because there's a risk of over-drying and casehardening. May 13, 2009

    Bubbles in an Epoxy Finish
    Tips for preventing bubbles from appearing during the curing for a poured epoxy job, and tips for how to fix it when they do appear. May 7, 2007

    Drum Sander Tips and Tricks
    Advice on how to get good performance from a drum sander. October 13, 2008

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

    Building a Honeycomb-Core Desk Top
    Advice on materials and construction techniques for high-quality honeycomb-core panels. July 6, 2006

    Caustic Stripping Fiasco
    A cautionary tale: Doors sent to be dip-stripped came back blackened. Finishers troubleshoot and suggest fixes. July 11, 2005

    Dadoes and Plywood Thickness Variation
    Dimensional variation in plywood can cause trouble with dadoes. Cabinetmakers in this thread offer ways to handle the problem. September 22, 2005

    Custom Tung Oil Dye Stains
    More tips on mixing your own tinted Tung oil toners. July 3, 2008

    A Few PSA Veneer Questions
    08/16/2012

    Bending MDF
    Woodworkers discuss steam, kerfing, strip laminating, and other methods for bending MDF mouldings and panels. July 30, 2009

    Bi-Metal Blades for Sawing Wood with Nails
    You should always try to de-nail the logs or timbers before sawing, but for the occasional nail, careful sawing with a bi-metal blade may prolong blade life. April 10, 2007

    All about polyester finishes
    Cure times and application techniques for polyester finishes. January 31, 2001

    Building a Kneewall on Existing Cabinets for a Bar Top
    Advice on framing details for an add-on kneewall. February 11, 2010

    Avoiding Grain Darkening with Stain on Red Oak
    If you don't want the grain to darken, use a light touch with the spray gun. April 19, 2011

    Cabinet Assembly: Clamping for Screwing Butt Joints
    Quick and simple ways to hold pieces where they belong while assembling a cabinet carcase. March 9, 2008

    Cash Flow Ratio
    A brief explanation of the cash flow numbers banks like to see when financing a business or a capital investment. September 27, 2008

    Band Mill Blade Speed
    Determining the feet per minute that a band should run at on a home-built mill. May 11, 2005

    De-Nailing Barn Beams
    Tips on dealing with the nails when sawing lumber out of old recovered timbers. August 21, 2006

    Cutting Sink Holes in Laminate Countertops
    Introductory tips for a new installer on cutting laminate countertops. May 22, 2007

    Computer purchase recommendations
    Choosing the right computer system to run CAD and more. January 3, 2001

    Cutting Steel Wool from a Roll
    Steel wool dulls scissors quickly. Here are suggestions for other ways to cut it when purchased in bulk. October 19, 2014

    Accountability for Product Defects
    Views on when and how to catch and fix defects. May 4, 2005

    CRM: Zoho, Salesforce, Etc..how Do You Use Them?
    06/13/2014

    Distressed Black Glaze over Conversion Varnish
    Advice on a finishing schedule for black glaze in combination with a conversion varnish. March 29, 2006

    Boring Machine Cycle Time
    They're quick. November 15, 2011

    Durability of Pre-Cat on Edges
    Multiple coats over a vinyl sealer may help pre-catalyzed lacquer hold up better on door and drawer edges. August 21, 2006

    A Little Advice And Guidance May Help.
    06/20/2014

    Cutting Sheet Aluminum without Breaking Bits
    Bit type and size, feed rate, spindle RPMs, and cooling are the key parameters for success with machining aluminum on a CNC. Here's advice. June 28, 2013

    Dowel Versus Mortise and Tenon Joints for Attaching Table Legs
    Dowel joinery would save time on a large production run of tables. But will dowel joints be strong enough? October 1, 2010

    Adhesive Choice for Gluing Up a Curved Handrail
    Rigid glues with a reasonable open time are the best option. October 2, 2007

    Cleaning an Edgebander Glue-Pot
    Cleaning the gluepot is a hassle, so it's wise to take steps to minimize fouling. September 8, 2007

    Database and inventory software
    Recommended software for customer databases and inventory tracking. November 21, 2000

    Bed Post and Rail Connections
    Considerations on the structure of a wooden bed frame. July 3, 2008

    Cutting Post-Form Countertops on Site
    Installers discuss how to cut out an existing countertop on site for a new cooktop. April 20, 2007

    Attaching Faux Doors to an Island Back
    Here's a handful of techniques for sticking fake doors onto a cabinet side or back. August 13, 2007

    Clear Finish that Won't Color Wood?
    Is there any clear finish that will not modify the natural hue of a pine door? November 8, 2007

    Diamond Wheel Wear while Grinding Carbide Knives
    Diamond grinding wheels can fail prematurely for different (preventable) reasons. April 11, 2008

    Durability of Table-Top Finishes
    Even the toughest clear finish is subject to scratching and wear. You need to make customers aware of that. July 17, 2008

    Contact Adhesive Clogging Feed Line
    With the wrong hose, adhesive may thicken overnight. May 10, 2005

    Beam Saw Versus Sliding Table Saw
    Which to buy, slider or beam saw? Versatility, productivity, and ease of maintenance are issues to consider. August 24, 2008

    Drying a Large Butcher Block
    There are ways to dry a large one-piece block without checks developing. October 20, 2005

    CNC Software and True-Type Fonts
    A discussion of compatibiity between font software encoding and CNC machinery characteristics. July 29, 2007

    Concealing Fasteners for a Mantel Installation
    Here are several ways to install a mantelpiece without exposed fasteners, and some advice on hiding fasteners if need be. June 12, 2014

    Cleaning Silicone from Frames
    Tips on removing silicone used to set glass in a wood cabinet door, when changing the glass. March 25, 2007

    Calibrating Depths when Changing Tool Bits
    When you replace an old dull bit with a sharp new fresh bit, how do you compensate for the difference in length of the tool? May 13, 2013

    Air-Line Drying Options
    Advice on setups to extract water from your sprayer air supply system. September 10, 2007

    Correcting a Pink Tone on a White-Washed Oak Floor
    Pros advise on a tricky staining problem. March 26, 2007

    Choosing a Vacuum Pump on a Budget
    There are basically 2 measures of a vacuum pump, pressure and flow. May 15, 2012

    Cost of Grid Power Versus Running a Generator
    Generators are a poor deal when fuel prices rise, but commercial power bills can get complicated. Here's a look at how the numbers crunch. March 3, 2006

    Building a joint furniture venture
    Advice on beginning a furniture manufactuing and sales partnership. November 7, 2000

    Detail for the Base of a Fluted Pilaster
    Pilasters flanking a sink cabinet need some sort of base detail. But what? April 6, 2011

    Dowel making
    Machines and techniques used in dowel making. June 13, 2001

    Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, Air Dryers, Air Makeup
    Thumbnail descriptions of various kinds of equipment that move air. September 20, 2008

    Doyle scale basics
    A primer for those unfamiliar with the Doyle scale. March 28, 2001

    Countersink Drilling with CNC Equipment
    A custom-made one-piece step drill bit is your best bet for countersinking success. May 16, 2005

    Bandmill Tuning Basics
    A beginner gets the Rx for wavy cuts. June 12, 2006

    Adhesive for Applying Finished Skins to Cabinet Ends
    A cabinetmaker seeks advice for attaching finished ends to new cabinets. May 21, 2007

    Air Dryer Power Consumption
    Refrigerating dryers for pneumatic equipment air lines consume power when they're running. Cycling models can save electricity. March 9, 2008

    Appliance Garage Tips and Tricks
    Pros share ideas for appliance garage design, doors, and installation. September 20, 2005

    Cutting Miters on the CNC
    Advice on bits and methods for cutting miters and miter-folds on CNC routers. October 14, 2010

    Attaching a Floating Counter to the Wall
    With no legs in the design, a cabinetmaker has to think creatively about supporting a vanity top. May 11, 2011

    Building with Urban Trees
    Harvesting and utilizing wood which would otherwise end up in the landfill. February 28, 2004

    Converting AutoCAD to metric measure
    Setting up AutoCAD for metric, instead of imperial, measure. February 28, 2001

    Attaching Finished Panels to a Bar Cabinet Back
    Advice on hiding the fasteners when you attach panels to a cabinet. July 29, 2012

    Accurate Scales for Balancing Cutters
    What level of accuracy is required when weighing knives for balance during sharpening — and how do you achieve it?August 12, 2014

    Coloring Epoxy to Fill Knots
    Advice on tinting epoxy to match slab table tops. December 24, 2009

    Best Dedicated Tool for a Straight Groove
    over and over, until the world gets the message. Router, shaper, or table saw? November 27, 2007

    Buying Used PTP Equipment
    Reliability and service can be issues, say those who've done it. August 30, 2005

    Beech Lumber for Siding
    Exterior siding exposure may not be the best use of Beech wood. June 4, 2012

    Dedicated vs. power-fed tablesaw ripping
    Increasing productivity by upgrading to a straight-line, dedicated saw. August 29, 2001

    Black Water-Based Dye Over an Oil Stain
    You can mix black dye with de-waxed shellac, then apply a more durable topcoat over that. March 4, 2009

    Door Construction
    06/10/2014

    Adjustable Cabinet Casters
    Thoughts on a tricky detail: casters for an island cabinet that would allow the cabinet to be lowered all the way to the floor. August 29, 2006

    CNC Tooling for Large Solid Wood Parts
    Step-cutting with a relatively light bit can break the tool. Instead, rough out with a large, slow helix bit and come back for a light finish pass. September 24, 2006

    Cutting Bamboo Plywood with a CNC Router
    Bamboo can be hard on the equipment. Here's some advice about bit choice, feed speed, and RPMs. November 11, 2006

    Distressing with a CNC Machine
    How some people use shiny new CNC equipment for beating up wood to make it look old and busted. May 23, 2007

    Cold Versus Hot-Melt PUR Glues
    Are the benefits of a hot-melt polyurethane resin glue system worth the cost? February 27, 2013

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/21) -- Does anyone really think those in power will voluntarily vote to limit their po ...

    Re: CNC Utilization
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/21) -- What I'm trying to say is that society is hell bent on telling everyone that th ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/21) -- You can do a wet on tack coat for the Polarion. Spray the sealer, let it dry 45-60 minutes an ...

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    Re: Changes in the Way We Bid Jobs
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    Re: Sanding MDF for paint
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/18) -- You can get lost measuring data. When you are measuring how much time it takes ...

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    Re: Employee Side Work
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/18) -- so let me ask you guys this.....would stock purchased from a big box clean up ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
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    Re: Phones, Bathroom,.... Again I know..
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    Re: Phones, Bathroom,.... Again I know..
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    Re: owning your own business is always fun
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    Re: Bragging about Vendors
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/9/22) -- We can help with that ...

    Re: Live edge slabs, is the hype real?
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/9/23) -- I'm not sure if Enroute can do this directly, I can have a look tomorrow. But it might be possibl ...

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    Re: Curved work
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    Re: Label printer that can interface with Spreadsheet
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    Re: Lacquers vs water finishes
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    Re: Problem with Square parts from Edgebander
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    Re: drawer clothes drying rack
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    Re: Full finish Kemvar
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    Re: Sticking or coping first
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    Re: Wagner Wildcat/ Puma
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/8) -- I run a Kremlin 10:14, it's a 10:1 ratio pump. Probably not as strong as what you've been run ...

    Re: How Much Time to let Glue set before Machining
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/8) -- I wouldn't worry about a glue failure. I would worry about sunken glue lines on your p ...

    Re: Best brush for conversion varnish?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/8) -- I would do it with the primer myself. Thin it out and use lots of retarder. Brush it on quick ...

    Re: Best brush for conversion varnish?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/8) -- I suggested a rubber comb for a couple of reasons. They have a chiseled tip. They come in a v ...

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    Re: White residue in mahogany grain
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    Re: Selling the business
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/8) -- Call a broker and have a sit down with one. They will tell you alot of stuff th ...

    Re: CNC router life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (11/8) -- I see it as what kind of investment do you want to make? I have gone through 5 cncs each one costin ...

    Wood over steel in a brutal climate
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    Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/8) -- okay I think I've finally got it. I agree with you Mark and Keith with regards to the ...

    3-Phase converter lesson
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    Re: Cabinetry software and career advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/8/23) -- p.s. just because a software can utilize the web does mean it must be used that way. Ideally not ...

    Re: How to account for Fixed Costs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/8) -- Nick, check out the Cabinet Makers Association (CMA). They just did a 2 or 3 pa ...

    Re: Mozaik software
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/8) -- We are running 4 seats sharing everything on dropbox and a 5th seat sharing everything but jobs. We ...

    Re: Pods
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    Re: Cancelled Project
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    Re: Waterborne finish with glaze issue
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/8) -- I started out this thread explaining how it got to this point. I talked extensively with the ...

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    Re: Wilsonart 1731 adhesive delamination problems
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/8) -- LOW VOC Methyl Acetate Glues are very different from traditional contact cements. The air pre ...

    Re: Busellato Genesis Software?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/8) -- Gregg, I do not have a Busellato anymore, but my current machine has a pc front end too. I had simi ...

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    Re: Keeping a clean shop
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    Re: Shellac as floor finish
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/8) -- I have one customer whom I have done quite a bit of work for. He is a collector of early Ameri ...

    Re: parts for Holzher Sliding Table Saw
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    Re: Single flute router bit uses?
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    Re: Making a living band sawing letters
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/8) -- Most people just starting out vastly understate their real costs. After a few mo ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/8) -- I'm having thick blue pine ponderosa stair treads milled for a metal stairway ( 5 1/2& ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/8) -- adding age to a new piece so that it looks a old piece I do with dyes and pigment in toners/sh ...

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    Re: Groovers o.k. for tenoning?
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    Re: fire code issue for dust size- HELP
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    Re: CAD software for cabinet shop
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    Re: CAD software for cabinet shop
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    Re: Looking to refinish marble table
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    Re: Alphacam vs V-Carve/ Aspire
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    Re: Custom Island Legs
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    Re: Going from small to large commercial.
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    Re: Going from small to large commercial.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/8) -- You can bill for engineering and mobilizazation. On larger jobs we bill for stor ...

    Re: Pigmented CV
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    Re: Incentivizing
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    Re: Polyurethane over Nitro cullulose lacquer
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    Re: Train apprentice as kitchen designer
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/8) -- Big Tup, You and your company invested in technology and equipment be more efficient, and hopefully ...

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    Re: Laptop
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    Re: Crown molding
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    Re: Pneumatic tracking on a wide belt sander.
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    Re: ML Campbell Agualente plus
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    Re: Brush sander
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    Re: Filing W-2 & W-3
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