Sawmill recovery rate Does one sawmill's recovery rate make it a better choice over another mill? (From WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum) February 18, 2003
Troubleshooting Solvent Pop Even with state-of-the-art equipment, a finisher gets those pesky micro-bubbles in conversion varnish finishes. Here, pros put their heads together and try to figure out what's happening. December 30, 2005
Troubleshooting a Wrinkling Problem A clear conversion varnish sealer is wrinkling in a few spots over an oil-based stain. What's the problem? July 11, 2013
Stabilizing Details for a Mahogany Island Top Concerned about wood movement, pros consider options including threaded rod reinforcement, sliding dovetails, or thin-sawing the wood. December 10, 2008
Test your gluing knowledge Answer these true-or-false questions to see what you know about adhesives and gluing. 1997
Self Air-Drying Versus Kiln-Drying Carefully air-drying wood yourself may be preferable to trusting the load to a less-than-perfect kiln-drying operation. January 18, 2011
Working with "Designers" In the cabinetmaking and furniture trades, some "designers" bring little to the table beyond a back-of-a-napkin concept sketch. What's good business when handling those jobs? October 17, 2012
Sliding Table Saw and Panel Saw Choices Cabinetmakers kick around the uses of sliders and panel saws, what makes a good one, and which to purchase if you can't have both. November 22, 2005
Shaper Cutter Choices A small shop owner who has just purchased his first shaper gets advice on his cutterhead options. December 1, 2005
Shopping for a Widebelt Sander: One Head or Two? Expert advice on good characteristics for a belt sander, with advice on effective sanding and some first-hand reports on a few models. April 19, 2015
-What is a Board Foot? Explanation and glossary of lumber terms by Professor Eugene Wengert. May 2, 2001
Setting Up to Build Cabinet Doors Even if you usually outsource, building your own doors in special circumstances can make sense. Here's advice on machinery and tooling for that scenario. June 16, 2014
Surfacing Thin Walnut Boards What's an efficient way to re-saw and plane (or sand) quarter-inch thick boards? Pros share tips and techniques for reliably achieving a smooth surface. June 20, 2005
When Lacquer Goes Bad... Finishers explain why a lacquer finish would fail after prolonged exposure to moisture, and suggest how to go about refinishing the affected cabinets. April 18, 2006
What's a "Green" Cabinet? Cabinetmakers discuss what makes kitchen cabinets environmentally friendly, and whether customers will pay for that. September 8, 2008
Wood Door Thickness and Quality To make 1-3/8" solid wood interior doors, you usually have to start with 8/4 stock. Here, experienced pros explain their door fabrication processes in detail. February 17, 2006
Touching Up Lipping Planer Damage A good finisher can correct some woodworking mishaps with advanced touchup techniques. Here's a good example with some tips and tricks. March 16, 2015
Tall Box Dilemma How to build cabinets with sides higher than 8 feet, without any unsightly plywood joints. March 1, 2006
Solid Wood V-Groove Cabinet Doors Cabinetmakers consider how to address moisture-related wood movement in cabinet doors made with solid wood slats. January 13, 2009
Vomit-Like Odor of Bacterially Infected Wood When cabinets or wood smell like vomit, a likely culprit is bacterial infections in the trees the wood was made from. Unfortunately, there is no known fix. April 20, 2008
Trimming Edgebanding on a Curved Edge Good suggestions for clean, efficient trimming of edgebanding applied to a flat surface with a curved perimeter. June 21, 2012
Wood Movement Considerations for a Large Table Top Swelling and shrinkage place stress on wood table tops, especially if both sawn lumber and plywood are involved. Here's advice on construction details. March 13, 2007
Wall Cabinet Undersides Should they match the face frames? Or be a lighter shade to reflect light? Does it even matter? Cabinetmakers discuss the options. July 9, 2005
Wood-Graining a Vehicle Advice on applying a faux wood-grain look as part of an auto-body finish. October 28, 2005
Table Border and Wood Movement Here's an idea (untested perhaps) for constructing a wood tabletop border that allows for movement of the various parts without self-destruction. November 16, 2011
Variations in Glaze Behavior Glaze may wipe off solid wood face frames and plywood end panels differently, because of the different ways the two materials absorb the base coat. May 11, 2006
Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Doors Here's a detailed and lively discussion among cabinetmakers and door specialists about the key issues in outsourcing doors, including schedules, quality, efficiency, cost, and making good on mistakes. October 26, 2007
Pricing Example: a Simple Cabinet A simple pair of free-standing cabinets, with a long discussion on pricing, bidding, and relating to a competitive market. July 5, 2006
Laying Up a Laminated Door Arch An extended discussion with pictures goes into depth about various ways to make a laminated wood arch for a doorway. September 5, 2006
Melamine: Why? If you think melamine is for cheap manufactured imported cabinets, think again. This discussion explores the varied character of melamine, including its appropriate use in some top-dollar projects. August 16, 2012
How To Correct Blotchy Stain on Cherry Here's a complicated finishing situation that draws a lot of different opinions, and some useful insights. February 15, 2015
Frame-and-Panel Carcases Versus Applied End Panels What's better, building a plywood box and attaching frame-and-panel elements to it, or using the raised-panel frames as structural elements in the cabinet? Cabinetmakers discuss history, technique, and the state of the art. June 5, 2006
Pricing a Custom Piece of Furniture A custom cabinet-maker asks for input on pricing a specially-ordered free-standing chest of drawers. The discussion covers a lot of ground on estimating, pricing, and the difference between cabinets and furniture. October 19, 2005
Fine Points of Staining Wood A basic question about whether oil finishes are compatible with waterborne stains kicks of a long technical discussion of the theory and practice of staining. April 17, 2010
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
Installing Drawer Faces A long, detailed discussion about various ways to accurately and rapidly attach drawer fronts when installing cabinets. February 16, 2012
Glazing and Toning over Clear Lacquer Detailed advice on formulas and application methods that will achieve a dark walnut tone on oak cabinets that already have a coat of clear lacquer. May 17, 2005
Mixing African and Honduras Mahogany A long discussion of the woodworking characteristics of various Mahogany types and substitutes, and the practicality of combining different woods in a single door. June 29, 2008
Pricing a Built-In Bookshelf Another tour through familiar territory: How much is this bookcase worth? And should neighbors catch a break? November 26, 2007
Engraving a Book Cover in Wood: CNC or Laser? A very unusual project proposal (thousands of book covers engraved in plywood) leads into a discussion of laser engraving versus CNC engraving. August 16, 2012
Pantry Doors with Storage Cabinetmakers brainstorm kitchen storage ideas, and discuss how much shelf space a door can support. May 15, 2012
Laminating Stile and Rail Stock for Doors Here's a long discussion on how to lay up stock for architectural door stiles and rails from multiple laminations of wood. February 10, 2009
Fastening Retrofit Stair Treads Installers discuss how to fasten replacement oak stair treads to an existing old stringer so as to minimize squeaking. September 5, 2006
Exterior Door Construction for Harsh Weather Conditions If you were building solid wood exterior doors for conditions in Bahrain, how would you go about it? Here's a discussion of the problems and possible solutions. December 27, 2008
Laminating a Fire Door You can't modify a fire-rated door without voiding the rating. Here are some details about the rules. April 4, 2011
Machining and Gluing Challenges with Ipe Here are a few tips and cautions about working with Ipe wood, especially the difficult problem of achieving a lasting glue bond. October 11, 2012
Panel Processing Time with and without CNC A CNC shop and a cabinetmaker using conventional equipment compare the labor time used to cut up and bore an entire kitchen. January 1, 2012
Laminating MDF How to glue up multiple sheets of MDF into a single thick sheet for complex CNC profiling. February 10, 2009
Fire Ratings for Historic Wood Doors Information on how to find code-compliant fire-rated doors, and what you need to be qualified to build them yourself. March 12, 2009
Is Mahogany Okay in a "Mission Style" Furniture Piece? The customer is always right, of course. But technically, what types of wood are legit in a "Mission," "Stickley," or "Arts and Crafts" piece of furniture?February 17, 2014
Glue Options Glue options for furnituremakers. September 26, 2006
Interior and Exterior Wood Door Construction Specs Door makers discuss what is adequate thickness for large interior or exterior doors, and whether to laminate or use solid wood for stiles, rails, and panels. October 2, 2007
Fire-Rated Garage Door Issues Putting a pretty face on a fire-rated door is not as simple as it sounds. September 23, 2008
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
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
Painting a Flexible Wood Seat Paint will naturally crack if you ask it to flex. But some automotive finishes might be able to handle minor flexing. April 21, 2008
Large Raised-Panel Assemblies Woodworkers discuss materials, joints and methods for constructing large cope-and-stick panel assemblies (not for doors). November 10, 2005
Matching Hickory Heartwood Color Advice on a toning formula to blend Hickory sapwood into heartwood so the difference can't be detected. May 28, 2010
Gluing Leather to Wood Advice on the right adhesive for gluing up a leather desktop. March 30, 2008
Is Sweetgum Too Unstable for Flooring? Sweetgum is highly prone to movement. However, sawn thin enough and heavily nailed (and glued), it just might work as strip flooring. February 19, 2008
Finishing Sapele Solid Lumber and Plywood Advice on getting a consistent finish appearance on a piece made with Sapele using both solid wood and plywood. April 15, 2012
Plywood Thickness and Cabinet Doors Nominal quarter-inch plywood can really be 5 millimeters thick. Here are thoughts on accounting for edge thickness when machining the door frame groove.July 6, 2011
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
Monkey Pod Wood Here's a little information on Monkey Pod wood, also sometimes called just "Monkey Wood."February 25, 2009
Flattening a Tapered Elliptical Part An elliptical desk meets a brick wall, and software wizards get their heads around a very tricky dimensional problem. October 1, 2005
Facing frameless melamine cabinets Facing and finishing melamine carcasses to attain a high-end, traditional look without face frames. April 2, 2002
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
Removing Old Glue from Furniture Tips and tricks for softening hide glue or old formulations of carpenter's wood glue. April 24, 2012
Lumber from Tree Branches Branch wood is stressed and unstable, but in some odd situations there may be value in it. October 19, 2013
Ironing Plywood A cabinetmaker has success straightening out bowed plywood with a hot iron. December 28, 2005
Gluing MDF Miter Joints MDF soaks up ordinary wood glues, compromising the bond. Here's advice on priming the joint before gluing, or using a specialized adhesive. February 25, 2009
Are Solid Wood Cabinets Practical to Build? A long, highly informative discussion of the practical and other issues involved in building and selling cabinetry made from solid wood rather than plywood or composites. February 26, 2007
Adhesives and Glues Compared Lots of good background info on traditional glues and modern adhesives in this long thread about gluing an Ipe edge to a countertop. January 20, 2010
Categorizing Expenses to Track Job Profit A cabinetmaker struggles with the problem of defining "cost of goods sold" and "expenses" — not for tax purposes, but to track the profitability of individual jobs. April 3, 2012
Adhesives and Methods for Very Thin Glue-Ups This discussion of how to glue up wide boards and re-saw them to 1/8 thickness includes some technical info and insight into glue types and the nature of glue bonds in wood joints. February 4, 2011
Blade Choices for Table Saws Thoughts on which saw blades work best for which materials, and some general info on saw blade characteristics and maintenance. December 27, 2010
Building with Pre-Finished Plywood Pre-finished plywood can streamline the construction and finishing workflow. Here are some tips and stories. July 12, 2012
Drawing Units and Precision Deciding on the level of precision needed for cabinet and millwork design. October 20, 2004
Adhesive Choice for a Maple Scarf Joint A challenging problem: what adhesive to choose for a long scarf joint in a Maple drum that gets some stress from movement. January 20, 2010
Building an Entry Door Here's a boatload of advice and commentary for a woodworker contemplating his first entry door. August 29, 2014
Basics of Saw Blade Selection An introduction to the important characteristics of various saw blade types. November 24, 2008
Competitive pricing Establishing a pricing system that will bring you plenty of jobs and profit. November 22, 2001
Building a Sapele Entry Door with Glass Panels Here's some good advice on door construction, with particular reference to a door built with Sapele and including horizontal glass panels. February 16, 2014
Cabinet Refacing Can it work as a business? Pros share business and tech tips. June 17, 2005
Achieving Even Color on Cherry More advice on a perennial challenge: getting consistent color when finishing Cherry. August 26, 2006
Adhesive Issues with Solid Wood Edgebanding Cabinetmakers discuss whether and how to prime surfaces before applying solid Maple edgebanding to particleboard edges. July 15, 2011
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
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
An Antique Wood Scraper Woodworkers puzzle over an old piece of shop iron and share some old-time lore. September 28, 2006
Design of Shaker-Style Panel Doors If the face is flat but the edge is narrower than the rest of the door panel, where does the raise go? March 25, 2007
Big Bulk-Loaded Glue Applicator Ideas Sources for commercial high-volume glue applicators, and suggestions for shop-rigging your own setup. May 26, 2008
Conversion Varnish Turning Wood Panels Pink Investigation reveals that the catalyst in the varnish reacts with the wood to create a pinkish hue. Solution? Start by applying some kind of barrier coat. June 28, 2013
Cabinet Back Construction Cabinetmakers share views on the appropriate thickness for cabinet backs and nailer strips. October 22, 2005
Clamping for a Curved Edge Ideas for clamping curved solid banding onto a curved tabletop edge. October 28, 2008
Clamping Methods for Laminations Cabinetmakers discuss jigs and techniques for clamping large curved laminated assemblies. July 21, 2005
Arched Moulding Glue-Ups Advice on sawing thin strips and gluing them up for arched moulding blanks. July 22, 2013
Achieving a High-Gloss Finish with Tung Oil Pure tung oil can't provide high gloss, but modified tung oils or a topcoat over tung oil are options worth considering. December 1, 2005
Biscuits Versus Dowels Which is stronger — and does it matter? Cabinetmakers exchange views and information. July 9, 2005
Applying Laminate with an Edgebander Yes, you can apply high-pressure laminate to panel edges using an edgebander. Here are tips on trimming and adhesives. February 16, 2012
Curved Raised Panels Woodworkers discuss ways to fabricate curved raised panels for the interior of an archway, with photo examples. December 2, 2006
Cerused Oak Finish Tips Advice on how to apply and remove white grain filler so that just the pores and flecks are white when the job is done. February 12, 2010
Cross-Grain Plywood If you want plywood grain running up and down instead of side to side, carefully cutting and seaming the piece will usually fool the eye. July 9, 2007
- Wood species Information on tree species and their uses. March 20, 2001
Words to Live By This long thread about quotable sayings generated a long list of pithy quotes you could post up on the wood shop wall. March 21, 2012
Team Player When you advertise for a "team player," what are you asking for? Seriously — this job seeker wants to know. January 2, 2012
Wing Back Chair Show and Tell A carpenter learning as he goes on a set of wing-back chairs shows his work, and gets feedback from a tough crowd. October 19, 2013
Wholesale, Commercial, and Retail Pricing Cabinetmakers discuss the idea of using a tiered pricing model to reflect volume, complexity, and customization of the job. July 12, 2012
Value added defined Many definitions and interpretations are offered up. July 29, 2003
Vacuum, Dehumidification, and Microwaves — in One Kiln? Here's a long, highly speculative, but informative discussion of the concept of using microwaves, vacuum, and dehumidification for drying wood in a prototype kiln. April 20, 2011
Table Top Quality Control Here's a long discussion on table top assembly, covering grain orientation, clamping, and other quality issues, with some entertaining and informative pictures. December 8, 2012
Stickley Design A question about Stickley style provokes answers starting with a discussion about rift-sawn and quartersawn oak, and ending with a wide-ranging ramble (or was that rumble?) about Gustav Stickley, the Arts and Crafts movement, history, and the philosophy of work and play. Some pictures of cabinets he ......
Taking on an Apprentice It's good for society when young people gain skills. But the rules for apprentices are the same as for employees, and the management problem is not trivial. April 8, 2013
The Take on Tooling Advances in tooling technology are helping to change the face of the cabinet and furniture industry. This reprint from Fine Woodworking magazine rounds up the latest news on progress in tooling manufacture, and outlines how improved cutters are bringing diverse new capabilities to CNC-equipped shops ......
Shopping for a Used Edgebander This discussion of comparison shopping for an edgebander has some detailed info from a maintenance and repair technician. May 30, 2011
Sawing for Grade, or Sawing for Character? A discussion comparing "grade sawing" and "flitch sawing" (one aims for highest grade lumber, the other for character). April 27, 2007
Swing-Blade Mills Versus Bandsaw Mills An extended discussion of the capabilities of both portable sawmill types, and some info on how to extend the swing-blade mill to handle super-sized logs. June 27, 2006
What's the Best Machine for Ripping? His tablesaw produces curved rips, so a shop owner wonders: should he buy a ripsaw, a bandsaw, or what? August 19, 2013
Sealing Plywood to Slow Down Formaldehyde Emissions Here's an extended discussion of whether, and how, to seal plywood in order to reduce the emissions of formaldehyde (or whether to purchase a different type of plywood instead). December 27, 2010
Unpainted MDF Filler Strips Near a Dishwasher Is it safe to have a cut MDF edge located close to a dishwasher? Cabinetmakers talk about materials, water resistance, and the meaning of "quality." July 9, 2007
Tuning Up an Older Edgebander A cabinetmaker gets help with an adhesion problem with an old-model Adwood edgebander. September 27, 2009
Woodworkers and Labor Unions Woodworkers discuss the relevance of organized labor to modern conditions in the industry. February 6, 2007
The Ultimate Primer on Single Head Wide Belt Sanding With understanding of how successive grits function, you can improve the efficiency of your belt sanding and orbital sanding process while optimizing the quality of the results. November 12, 2014
The Business of Chair-Making A cold look at the hard numbers for furniture building. Between rock-bottom overseas competition at the low end, and popular established competitors at the high end, it's hard for a small shop to find a profitable niche. April 21, 2011
Troubleshooting Gloss Variations with a Post-Catalyzed Laquer Viewed from an angle, this finished piece shows some flat, dull areas where the proper gloss wasn't achieved. Pros try to diagnose the problem and suggest possible fixes. December 1, 2005
Wood Table End Options Woodworkers discuss breadboard table end details, and a slick mitered-end alternative. January 10, 2006
Tinting Toner Tips A longtime furniture finishing pro offers tips on toners for tinting. March 12, 2002
Weather Detailing for Replacement Exterior Door Panels Exterior doors exposed to weather take a beating. Here's an interesting discussion of how to detail wood door panels in a replacement and repair situation. October 19, 2013
Wood Panel Shrinkage and Bare-Wood Witness Lines A discussion of how to prevent or repair the tell-tale bare wood lines that may appear on the edge of stained door panels in dry winter conditions. April 29, 2011
Value of a Sliding Table Saw Cabinetmakers discuss whether, and why, a sliding table saw is worth having around when other tools can do (sort of) the same thing.April 29, 2012
Troubleshooting Pre-Cat Cracking Heavy cracking in a pre-catalyzed varnish finish appears to indicate too thick a build. March 26, 2009
Waterproofing Drawer Bottoms When a customer wants to stash wet, muddy boots in the bottom drawers, how do you protect them? March 26, 2008
Understanding Coverage with a Post-Cat Primer How to estimate the coverage you should get in real life, based on reading the can and measuring the wet thickness you apply. January 29, 2014
Waxing Troubles on a Conference Table A finisher wants advice on how to successfully wax a finished conference table, but what he gets is mostly advice on how to apply a rubbed-out finish that won't need to be waxed at all. January 25, 2013
Teak Cutting-Board Glue-Up Woodworkers discuss food safety issues and adhesion concerns related to making cutting boards from Teak. January 23, 2009
Wood Identification Puzzle Once again, the wood detectives try to identify some boards from pictures. Elm, Hickory, and Ash are the likely suspects. February 15, 2009
Using Water-Based Contact Cements When you switch from solvent-based to water-based contact cement, there are a few new things to learn. Pros share application tips in this thread from the Woodweb Adhesives Forum. July 2, 2005
Spoilboard Material and Vacuum Strength Variability in MDF material may result in problems with consistent vacuum hold-down. Here's advice on how to compensate. September 8, 2007
Troubleshooting Stain Bleedout Pros consider how to deal with a situation where an oil stain dries too slowly and seeps out of the pores of an Oak piece. July 3, 2008
Setting up new finishing department Forum participants chime in on their favorite types of finishing systems, and approaches to establishing a finishing department. April 21, 2000
Quality Control for Picture Frames The fine art of woodworking: a discussion of wood choices, moisture control, and other key issues involved in creating picture frames that will be stable in service.June 12, 2014
Where Doors and Panels Meet How various cabinetmakers deal with the relationsihp between overlay doors and the adjacent edges of finished end panels. January 24, 2005
Shopping for a High-Volume Laminating Machine If you're looking for manufacturing equipment to laminate a lot of vinyl to a variety of substrates, look carefully at the options. You'll have to sift through a lot of confusing claims. April 11, 2008
Touching Up Table Edges When the color wears off a table edge, specialty markers are available to fix the problem. April 2, 2013
Speeding Up Panel and Door Glue-Ups A cabinetmaker gets help puzzling through how best to deploy his clamping wall and his bar clamp table. April 7, 2008
Steaming, Drying, and Honeycomb in Walnut Bacterial infection as well as steamer and kiln settings may have caused reported honeycombing at one end of thick Walnut boards. June 18, 2009
Wood Apron on an MDF Table Furnituremakers discuss moisture-related movement issues for an MDF table-top with a Maple apron. March 28, 2010
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
Transition from Free Estimate to Paid Design A conversation about communication: how do you let a client know that it's now time in the sales process to start paying for any further design work? February 16, 2012
Vacuum Sizing Issues This discussion of vacuum pump needs includes a nice explanation of the principles of vacuum pressure, and some tips on ganging multiple pumps to the same hold-down table. May 4, 2011
Wrinkling of a Shellac Re-Finish Pros advise on what could have caused the trouble in an application of shellac to an already finished wood bench. July 28, 2008
Widebelts, Drum Sanders, and the Budget Widebelts are generally preferred among cabinetmakers, but there are votes (with reasons) for double drum sanders and stroke sanders. January 12, 2012
Whether to Keep the Slider Does a sliding table saw earn its keep when there's also a CNC in the shop?February 1, 2011
Value of Laser Projection Systems If improved accuracy setting small parts will help you, a laser guide system for your CNC might be a good long-run investment. September 24, 2006
Sander Skittering and Vacuum Suction Reported control problems with some sanders may be solvable by adjusting dust collection vacuum settings. July 16, 2008
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
Tree Burls — Causes and Value Burls from a tree trunk can yield valuable material for custom craft work. Here's some info on what they are and why they appear. June 14, 2014
Uses for Mulberry Wood Mulberry is nice for turnings, knick-knacks, and furniture. April 18, 2009
Treating Burls With Pentacryl Is pentracryl a proper treatment for burl wood, or are other sealers more suitable? January 6, 2005
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
Splinters Under Laminate How to remove splinters that are telegraphing through freshly-applied laminate, and tips on avoiding the problem next time. November 12, 2006
Quartersawing on a Wood-Mizer A discussion of the best techniques for quartering logs on a bandmill, with photos of the operation in progress. January 16, 2002
Wiping Stain Struggles Some "wiping" stains flash so quickly that they may actually work better when sprayed rather than wiped. In this thread, finishers discuss various ways to obtain good results. October 27, 2005
Whether to Glue Panels to Stiles and Rails The basic answer is no (don't glue door panels to frames), but there are some fine points raised in this discussion. November 15, 2011
Qualities of Butternut Fuzzy, soft, and nice to look at — woodworkers share their experiences with Butternut wood. December 12, 2008
Working with Ebony Ebony is a difficult material to source, and quality varies. January 20, 2011
Softening Glue with Vinegar Some woodworkers report that you can soften a Titebond glue bond by using vinegar. February 18, 2011
Toning Ash a Dark Gray Approach the gray you need by toning in multiple passes with a thinned-out black lacquer. April 17, 2009
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
Staining Shelf Pin Holes Tips for a pesky detail: coloring the inside of shelf pin holes so they won't stand out against the finished piece. August 30, 2007
Walnut Glue-Up Adhesive Failure A woodworker gets advice about gluing up blanks for wood turning in a hot, dry shop. April 29, 2013
Sanding Plywood Bullnose Edges Advice on efficiently sanding the bullnosed edge of plywood panels before finishing. February 19, 2013
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
Suggestions for Opening Up Oak Pores A finisher needs to create a deeper, more dramatic open look in the pores of Red Oak, and collects a few ideas. March 26, 2013
Shop Cooling Options Advice on space conditioning for a shop in a hot climate, touching on "swamp coolers" and on creating cool zones. June 15, 2014
Tambour Door Tips More good ideas for tambour door construction. March 3, 2009
Scraping Glue Before Planing Dried glue squeeze-out can damage planer knives, so it's a good idea to clean glued-up material before further machining. April 13, 2010
Stable Construction for a Slat Door For an unusual door design, woodworkers suggest methods that won't risk excessive movement of the pieces. August 5, 2006
Strong Face Gluing Without Clamps Suggestions for quickly and securely attaching small pieces to the face of a wood trim element without fasteners. March 4, 2008
Troubleshooting Warping and Delaminating Using a heat tunnel during fabrication of laminate tops can cause the top to warp because of temperature-related expansion and contraction of the laminate. March 13, 2009
Subtitutes for Methylene Chloride Contact Cement OSHA has tightened the safety limits for methylene chloride, a substance in some contact cement. Here's info on alternative adhesives. August 6, 2008
Unfolding and Flattening CNC Design Options Is there software out there for creating a design to be machined on a flat surface, then wrapped around a 3D shape? Here are some suggestions. January 27, 2008
Yellow Pine for Mouldings Drying stability and machining problems make Yellow Pine unsuitable for fine woodwork. December 24, 2012
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
Raised-Panel Wainscoting for a Spiral Stairwell true frame-and-panel wainscoting with concave panels rising up a spiral staircase. Woodweb's top trimwork minds chime in on this one for a top-flight discussion of a very tricky topic. July 9, 2007
Making Money with LEAN Systems A thread that starts out with a question about stock versus custom cabinetry turns into a lesson in LEAN systems. October 13, 2010
Fine Points of Linear-Foot Pricing Linear-foot estimating can play a role in sales and bidding, but it's only a starting point. Here's an extended discussion. August 31, 2010
Pricing Cabinet Installation Work Pros discuss their differing approaches to charging for kitchen and bath cabinet installation work. January 24, 2005
Rounding Over Corners on Blocks (Mass Production) Woodworkers brainstorm in search of a high-volume, high-accuracy production method for a repetitive task of rounding over corners on small hardwood blocks. September 15, 2011
"Joint Check" Payment Agreements in Commercial Work This long thread deals with a cabinetmaker's choices as he negotiates for a commercial job where the customer is proposing to pay the cabinetmaker and his materials suppliers with the same check. January 26, 2008
Plywood Thickness for Cabinet Construction What starts out as a question about 1/4" versus 1/2" plywood for cabinet backs, turns into a long discussion of what plywood cabinetmakers prefer for building carcases, and why. January 20, 2007
Microvellum Users Assess New Version An extensive and detailed look at the powerful drawing-to-cutlist integrated application's traits and quirks. August 29, 2005
Expanding a Part-Time Screen-Door Business Here are some detailed tips on finances, sales, equipment, and job management for a woodworker who's looking to expand a small side business making screen doors into a full-time operation. October 19, 2011
Eyewitness: Injury Scary stories about careless acts and bad consequences. June 28, 2005
More on Spray-Applying Contact Cement An extended discussion of pressurized tanks, spray equipment, application techniques, and adhesive performance. June 10, 2006
Organizing Tight Shop Space A start-up cabinetmaker is working in cramped conditions. Other chime in with space-economizing ideas for workflow and storage. August 29, 2005
Pricing a Nice Built-In Cabinet In this detailed thread, a cabinetmaker learns that he is way, way under-pricing his work — and picks up some good business tips. August 22, 2007
Log Scales, Log Size, Kerf Thickness, Lumber Yield, and Profit The estimated yield using one or another log scale may differ from the actual board footage of lumber sawn from a load of logs, for a variety of reasons. Here's a close look at how different scales, different logs, and different saws affect the yield, the price, and the profit. April 20, 2011
Repairing Warped Interior Doors The fix for some closet doors that developed a bow along a long stile could include some innovative hardware — or not. March 22, 2013
Getting Off the Treadmill Advice for a one-man shop about creating a little free time in your life. April 4, 2011
Overcatalyzation Callback Confusion Here's a cautionary tale: A cabinetmaker dismisses a customer's legitimate complaint about finish discoloration because he think the customer is hiding something. Turns out, overcatalyzing the finish did cause it to turn orange after many months. Now the cabinetmaker has to apologize and make the jo ......
Responsibility for a Too-Dark Finish A cabinetmaker is being asked to hold the bag for the poor work done by a painter who the customer hired. In this thread, professionals suggest ways to handle the problem. November 11, 2005
Laminating Stock for Arched Casings Here's a wide-ranging discussion of gluing and clamping processes for laying up arched casings using multiple thin laminations. November 26, 2007
Rough P-Lam Edges, Specs, and AWI Standards A bad case of chip-out on some laminated door edges leads to an informative discussion of AWI standards and quality specifications, along with some good guesses about what caused the unacceptable chip-out. November 23, 2012
Going from handcrafted to CNC Discussion of P2Ps, dedicated boring, edgebanders and other equipment, software and processes. August 29, 2001
Panel Goods and Cutter Life A search for melamine-faced MDF leads to a long discussion on the way different types of panel materials wear out tools. February 14, 2006
Recycled barn wood Processing and marketing reclaimed lumber. September 23, 2003
Outsourcing Shop Drawings It's a challenge to obtain drawings out-of-house that satisfy a CNC operation's need for precision and completeness. October 3, 2007
MDF Door Quality Debate MDF has its critics and its defenders. Here's a worthwhile discussion of the pros and cons of MDF as a door-building material. December 28, 2014
Lacquer without sealer A beginner asks for opinions on his system and gets the pros and cons of using a sealer. August 29, 2001
Iron Solutions for Ebonizing Wood Advanced tips on making and applying dark black stain with solutions of iron in water and various solvents. August 26, 2008
Floating Shelf Installation Methods Ideas and an example for successfully installing heavy "floating" shelves using rods driven into the wall studs. October 27, 2009
Protecting Wood and Coatings from Yellowing Here's an extended technical discussion of wood yellowing, finish yellowing, and the finish formula components that may or may not prevent either one. August 21, 2012
Mixing Stain to Make Teak Look Like Wenge Here's a primer on mixing your own custom stains from primary colors, plus some rare old lore on getting finishes to last on oily woods like Teak. July 29, 2007
Edge Sanding Curved Parts Craftsmen discuss off-the-shelf and shop-invented solutions for smoothly sanding unique curved wood items. May 16, 2014
Offering Long Warranties Should cabinetmakers back their product with a "lifetime" warranty? June 4, 2012
Naming Cabinet Styles How do you describe the cabinet styles you offer to customers in simple, understandable, and attractive language? September 30, 2010
Evening Out Cherry Color Variations A discussion of ways to address lightness and darkness differences between Cherry lumber and plywood. December 14, 2009
Finishing Oils Here are some opinions and some learning resources for a finisher trying to choose a natural oil finish. July 18, 2013
Keeping the Glue Pot Clean This thread starts with a question about glue brands, but evolves into a discussion about how to operate the glue-pot edgebander to avoid charring of glue and reduce the need for cleaning the equipment. November 2, 2010
Painters Versus Cabinet Finishers There are degrees of skill and accomplishment in both specialties — but what's the real difference? 25, 2006
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
Post-Forming Laminate in Three Dimensions You can't bend laminate to around a compound curved substrate, but there are other specialized materials that will do it. December 1, 2010
Glue Spreader Can Be a Career Ender A severe glue spreader accident is a sobering reminder of the risks of cabinet work. (Caution: Graphic and disturbing images.) June 4, 2012
Joinery for a U-Shaped Wood Countertop Given the natural tendency for wood to move, joinery for a complex wood countertop requires some careful thinking. December 1, 2010
Glue Joint Movement — Causes and Cures Here's a wide-ranging discussion of adhesive properties and glue joint behavior, triggered by a specific problem involving a raised glue line in a Cherry countertop. October 19, 2014
Producing Sketches for Sales Meetings Woodworkers discuss hand and computer techniques for creating quick visualizations of proposals for clients. April 20, 2007
Laminating a Curved Exterior Beam Here's a detailed discussion of adhesive selection and clamping methods for a large, curved, laminated beam for an outdoor structure. March 12, 2014
Frameless Cabinets: Sticking to the System How important is the 32mm module to frameless cabinetry? And is there a place for solid wood components in frameless?March 27, 2012
Raised Glue Joints on a Wood Countertop Detailed analysis of why glue joints may show up as visible bumps or grooves on a wood surface in a location subject to moisture changes. April 24, 2009
Paint Cracks in Five-Piece Doors Some cracking is pretty much inevitable when you paint five-piece wood cabinet doors. September 25, 2014
Installing a U-Shaped Countertop Pros study the awkward problem of installing a big, heavy laminated countertop into a space that is enclosed on three sides. September 5, 2006
Radio-Frequency Glue-Up Failures with Hardwood A door manufacturer gets advice on troubleshooting adhesion failures in an RF glueing process (that occurs only with certain wood species). March 26, 2010
Jointing Heavy Slabs Furnituremakers discuss how to get a glue-ready edge on heavy Walnut slabs for a bookmatch table top. December 31, 2013
Indoor Wood Shrinkage and Expansion A learned discussion of the way building interior humidity causes dimensional change in wood. December 1, 2005
Gel Stain Pros and Cons Is gel stain "second cousin to paint?" (And is that bad?) September 26, 2006
Gluing Ipe Wood for Outdoor Exposures Ipe's oily nature is not conducive to strong glue joints, especially when movement stress occurs. Here are some reports of success and failure at gluing Ipe in outdoor situations. December 26, 2007
Gluing White Oak for Exterior Service This discussion supplies good insight into the various ways glued joints can fail, and the reasons. February 1, 2015
Rip-Saw and Moulder Maintenance A moulding shop owner gets advice on rehab for some machines that have done some hard living. January 12, 2009
Replicating a Finish Color Same stain brand and color, different result: what's up with that? Advice for a new finisher on getting the color he wants. August 29, 2014
Gluing Up Miters in Solid Wood Countertops Here's a wealth of advice based on successful experience of several cabinetmakers building mitered solid-wood countertops. August 6, 2008
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
Free Span Limits of Cabinet Shelving For wide cabinets with double doors and no center stile, how far is too far for the shelves to span? Here are suggestions for stiffening wide span shelving. March 27, 2012
Profile Grinding Bent Wood The developer of an innovative method for extreme-bending hardwood explores options for profiling his bent pieces using abrasive wheels. March 12, 2014
Matching an Ambered Lacquer with Waterborne A finisher who usually sticks to waterborne formulas needs help matching the complex amber tones of an existing solvent-based finish. March 13, 2009
Grain Filler Choices Advice for a finisher who wants a full grain fill and a tough, but repairable, top coat. July 3, 2008
Fine-Tuning Log Scale Estimates Log scales are a tried and true standard for estimating board feet. But here's a discussion on improving the accuracy of specific estimates for particular jobs at the bandsaw mill. August 3, 2009
Liming a red oak door The proper procedure for attaining a subtle white finish. November 29, 2000
Filling Joints and Nail Holes Advice on choosing a wood filler, and a discussion about whether filling certain holes and cracks is worth the trouble. March 29, 2008
Glue Application: One Face Only, or Both Faces? Here's a longish discussion of one worker's preference for applying glue to both pieces he's joining. Is this a good practice, a bad practice, or neither? April 21, 2011
Edgebander Operating Tips Advice on how full to fill the glue pot, glue selection, adjustments, and other factors that affect edgebander performance. January 20, 2010
Linseed Oil Finish for a Period Home The clients want an authentic old-time linseed oil finish. A contractor gets advice on how to make it work. July 9, 2005
Red Oak Finishing Basics Advice on sanding, formulas, and schedules for good results with Red Oak. June 28, 2006
Melamine Versus Plywood for Kitchen Cabinets It's an apples-to-oranges comparison, but one that sets off a thoughtful exchange of views about workability and performance in this thread from the Cabinetmaking forum. June 28, 2005
Reinforcing Reclaimed Wood with Epoxy This discussion of preserving old re-sawn material includes some detailed opinions about various types of epoxy. February 15, 2015
Melamine Chipping and Drill Bit Selection Chipping problems encountered while drilling shelf holes on CNC equipment could be fixed by changing to carbide bits, or could be related to panel quality. March 26, 2009
Epoxy Versus Urea-Formaldehyde Resin for Glueing Oily Wood Lumber and surface preparation may be more important than glue choice for good performance. But this discussion does shed some light on glue characteristics as well. February 16, 2014
Filling Pores in Painted Oak Cabinets Finishers have suggestions for filling grain and pores before the first coat. But after the paint or coating is on, it's tough. December 6, 2011
Lumber Quality above the Butt Log There's a lot of useable lumber left behind in short log ends that commercial sawmill's won't accept. But that higher-up wood can be tricky to work with. October 4, 2011
Hot Serving Dishes and Wood Finishes No wood finishes are proof against hot pans straight from the stove or oven. But here's a discussion of the educated choices that customers can make. April 21, 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
Extending Bit Life in Laminates Some HPL laminate panels are extremely rough on CNC tooling. Here are suggestions for choosing bits that will last longer. January 31, 2012
Expanding your shop Without carefully planning the move, expansion can be costly. February 23, 2001
Heavy Duty Hinge Selection A discussion of hinge choices for a large, flush-mounted mirrored door. February 13, 2013
Matching a Curved Apron to a Curved Top Explanations of how to template a curved tabletop or countertop and fabricate a matched nosing or edging piece. November 14, 2009
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
Home built bandsaw mill Profusely illustrated piece on building your own bandmill. June 16, 2003
Mahogany Darkening in Light A look at the scientific explanation for why some woods change color when exposed to sunlight. February 19, 2013
Re-Gluing an Old Hide Glue Joint New hide glue can re-activate old hide glue. But old and busted joints may present some pesky complexities. December 27, 2008
Hand-Powered Saws for Milling Logs A discussion of pit saws and an idea for adapting a bandmill blade for a hand-powered frame saw. May 11, 2005
Logging arch Designing and building your own. November 22, 2003
Edge Lipping Planer Choices Here's a closer look at the high-quality tools available for flush trimming shelf edges and similar components. March 22, 2013
PUR Glue for Cabinet Assembly Thoughts about the characteristics of hot-melt PUR glue, gluing equipment, and the requirements of cabinet construction. May 23, 2007
MDF for Built-In Closet Shelving A discussion of MDF's structural suitability for closet shelves and upright shelf support frames. March 3, 2009
Gnarly Maple Yields Awesome Figured Burls A sawmiller and wood turner shows off a highly irregular Norway Maple log and the remarkable figure in the wood it produces. May 13, 2013
Machining Scallops or Flutes into MDF Panels With CNC equipment, you can machine any kind of regular or irregular scallops, waves, or flutes into MDF — but it can be pricey, and makes a lot of dust. January 26, 2008
Getting the Red Out Tips and advice for neutralizing a red stain under urethane on mahogany, using "opposite-color" theory. August 9, 2005
Outsourcing Finishing Cabinetmakers discuss the cost, feasibility, and advantages of contracting out the finishing step. December 14, 2005
Is MDF Stable? Cabinetmakers and woodworkers report mixed results with medium density fiberboard in terms of movement in service. December 24, 2012
Raised Glue Lines after Sanding and Finish Moisture in glue can cause swelling of wood near the joint, which may result in noticeable lines at the joint (depending on the timing of sanding and finishing). October 19, 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
Limitations of a Hot-Air Edgebander Thick edgebanding does not tend to work well with a hot-air edgebander because of the limited glue quantities on the pre-glued banding. July 11, 2007
Low-Odor, Quick Adhesive for Refacing Is there a fast-setting contact cement for commercial re-facing work that does not smell bad or carry health risks? February 25, 2009
Matching Finish on Cherry Cherry darkens over time from exposure to light. Matching older pieces is tricky. February 12, 2010
How Many Coats of Primer? Can you get away with using just one coat of primer under conversion varnish, when applying with an air-assisted airless sprayer? December 8, 2006
Flat Finish for Walnut Non-finishing furniture maker gets advice on a simple flat finish for a walnut bookcase. August 9, 2005
How to Make an Arched Casing Tips on laying up a segmented or laminated blank for routing into an arched casing. June 24, 2007
Glue Applicator Tips and Tricks Advice on the practicalities of using a simple glue applicator with hopper — and on higher-end alternatives. January 25, 2013
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
Glue Joint Failure in Heat-Treated Wood Wood that has been "roasted" at 300-plus degrees Fahrenheit loses some of its adhesive bonding qualities. January 19, 2012
Filling MDF Edges Tips on filling and sealing exposed MDF "grain" so finishes won't soak in. October 14, 2006
Removing Boards While Sawing a Log A beginner asks: when running a bandsaw mill, is it better to remove boards one at a time or let them stack up? That depends, explain experienced sawyers. August 31, 2005
Peel and Stick Edgebanding Occasional users discuss the pros and cons of peel-and-stick edgebanding. June 23, 2014
Glass Table Top Connection Methods Thoughts on how it might be possible to structurally fasten glass to wood for a custom table design. July 29, 2014
Parenchyma Cell Rings and Wood Grain Info about parynchyma cell rings, a structure similar to growth rings that can affect the appearance of sawn lumber. October 1, 2009
Mahogany Supply and Varieties More info on what "Mahogany" really means, and information on the availability of various types. April 6, 2007
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
Gluing Green Wood Ideas for adhesives that will do a good job on a green sawn timber. March 25, 2010
Exterior MDF A closer look at exterior-grade MDF products. October 27, 2008
Pre-Finished Plywood and Wood Edgebanding Advice on assembly and finishing of a cabinet made with prefinished plywood interiors and solid wood edgebanding. October 13, 2012
Paint Finish on Melamine Will paint adhere to melamine? With scuff sanding, yes, say people who have tried it. July 22, 2005
Fan-Shaped Table Top Glue-Up A discussion of how wood movement may affect a table top assembled from thin pie-slices, assembled in a radial pattern. January 19, 2012
Edgebanding with No Edgebander Alternative ways to apply edgebanding to small runs of laminate doors when you have no edgebander. September 23, 2006
Gluing Santos Mahogany Gluing behavior of Santos Mahogany, and a description of potential allergic reactions. December 6, 2008
Reinforcing Door Stiles with Steel Is steel reinforcement a practical idea to prevent a wood door from warping? Here's a discussion. August 22, 2014
Joinery for Mitered Corners Suggestions run the gamut: lock miters, splines, dowels, floating tenons, pocket screws, and butterfly splines. Take your choice. October 19, 2013
Ingenious Hidden Pantry Idea This technique for disguising the doors to a walk-in pantry as a large cabinet is as slick as a whistle. March 6, 2006
File Drawer Hardware Cabinetmakers discuss how to build custom file drawers, without that clunky off-the-shelf hardware. August 29, 2005
Pullout Slide Clearance and Hinge Types Cabinet pullouts may crash into door backs if you don't select the right hardware and install properly. January 10, 2006
Glue Failure with Cedar Troubleshooting a set and bond failure when gluing up a laminated Cedar decorative beam. October 20, 2013
Restoring Duncan Phyfe Table-Leg Joints Advice on how to dissolve existing hide glue, inject new glue, and apply clamps when restoring distinctive antique table-leg joinery. July 27, 2008
Gluing Up a Round Table Apron Furniture-makers supply tips and techniques for a large circular lamination. October 2, 2005
Faking mahogany What species are closest to mahogany in grain structure, so, when stained, will look like the real thing? March 20, 2000
Lift-Up Pocket Doors for Appliance Garages A discussion of how to design and make a cabinet door that lifts up and slides back into the cabinet like a garage door.November 5, 2013
Glue and Finish for a Wood Trivet Thoughts on how a small item designed to protect tabletops from hot pots and pans can be detailed to withstand the heat itself. November 8, 2007
Edgeband failure Searching for causes of edgeband failure. September 26, 2000
Edgebanding and Butt Joints Rounded-over edgebanding creates an issue of a "soft" joint where edges butt to one another. Here, cabinetmakers discuss whether that's a problem in commercial work. April 20, 2007
Maintenance for a Martin T-71 Slider A longtime Martin owner advises a new buyer of a vintage 1985 slider how to care for the machine. January 14, 2013
Finishing Equipment Basic description of production line finishing equipment. November 11, 2008
Press-On Wall Panel Fasteners A woodwork installer needs zero-clearance fasteners for a tricky panel attachment problem. Suggestions include velcro, magnets, and inverted Z-clips. November 10, 2005
Gluing Metal to Wood Adhesive suggestions for attaching a stainless steel top to a plywood subtop, and other metal-to-wood situations. February 27, 2013
Laminating Teak Strips Advice on adhesive choice, wood prep, and springback when laying up curved laminated members from Teak strips. November 3, 2010
Removing Glue Film from Laminate Wiping off glue squeeze-out has dulled the sheen on some laminate tops. Here are suggested remedies. February 25, 2009
Repairing a Water-Damaged Lacquer Finish If it's nitrocellulose lacquer, you can use specialty sprays or denatured alcohol to remove the white water damage. May 24, 2006
Pre-Primed MDO Finishing Issues Finishers report mixed results finishing cabinets built using medium-density overlay (MDO) panels. July 3, 2008
Exterior Cabinetry Materials Choices Cabinetmakers suggest woods, synthetic materials, and finishes for cabinets exposed to the elements under cover. February 21, 2011
Paste Wood Filler Problems On mahogany, light-colored paste wood filler sticks out like a sore thumb. The trick is to use black-tinted filler. June 28, 2006
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
Roller Stands for Sheet Goods Shop owners discuss various kinds of roller stands, rolling tables, and stationary outfeed tables for handling sheet goods. December 28, 2005
End Grain to End Grain Gluing In principle, gluing end grain results in a very weak joint. But in a pinch, there are ways to improve the bond. October 2, 2007
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
Machine Setup for Lock Miters Lock miter setup requires a lot of fiddling, so a permanent dedicated machine can be most efficient. April 6, 2011
Interruptions During Glue-Up When you notice a problem you need to fix, is it okay to take apart a piece you are in the middle of assembling, clean it up, and then glue it together later? October 15, 2012
Gluing Teak for a Wet Exposure Recommendations for finger-joint glue for temporary Teak timber shoring exposed to water. July 12, 2008
Glue for Borax Treated Board Wood that has been treated with borate-based chemicals interacts with water-based glue in a way that interferes with the bond. July 28, 2012
Finishing Teak Furniture A discussion of finish methods that can deal with the naturally oily character of Teak. July 16, 2008
Edge Treatment for Aromatic Cedar Plywood Considering the choices for cedar-closet shelf plywood that won't be finished: edgebanding, solid edging, or miterfolding. December 20, 2005
Pricing a Yard Tree Log Swapping firewood for a sawlog straight up is a fair deal. April 18, 2010
Edgebanding on a Curve Hand-application tips and machinery recommendations for applying edgebanding to a curved edge. September 15, 2011
Gluing Purpleheart Wood Purpleheart is not particularly oily, so yellow glue works well. March 25, 2010
Priming for P-lam Edgebanding When you apply plastic laminate as edgebanding, using a primer helps a lot with strong adhesion in service. February 14, 2010
Finishing Zebra Wood One finisher's experience with applying finish to Zebrawood cabinets and turnings. January 27, 2008
Is Bendable Plywood Durable Outdoors? Flexible plywood isn't marketed for outdoor use, but here's one anecdote of the material holding up in an exterior application. April 18, 2015
Glue Choice for Wood Countertop Glue creep, open time, and bond strength are issues when choosing an adhesive for gluing up wood butcher-block countertops. December 7, 2007
Bidding Wars Heat Up In a tough economy, price undercutting can get extreme. Here, a cabinetmaker's anecdote sets off a long discussion of price competition and reality. August 11, 2009
Cope and Stick Joinery with a Router Tips on door construction using a router table and sled, and an extended discussion about outsourcing doors versus building them in house. June 28, 2007
Developing Software to Calculate Wood Kiln Schedules The wood drying process is complex, and involves many inter-related variables. So creating software to determine drying schedules is a challenge. June 13, 2014
Chatoyance Some woods (with some finishes) offer different looks when struck by light at different angles. Call it shimmer, moire, chatoyance, or whatever — this thread tells you all about where it comes from and how to enhance it. September 26, 2006
Business Basics for a Timber Sale Sawmill pros and foresters advise a landowner on how to approach structuring a deal to cut and mill standing timber. July 30, 2007
Developing Sales Skills Overcoming fear of sales, and implementing a sales strategy for your woodworking business - June 18, 1998
Cupping and Bowing in Resawn Stock Furnituremakers discuss drying issues such as casehardening that can cause lumber to move when ripped or re-sawn. April 18, 2015
Assembling and Gluing Staved Columns Here's a boatload of advice and ideas about how to put together and glue octagonal columns made with staves. October 23, 2007
Another Cabinet Pricing Survey Cabinetmakers from around the U.S. quote ballpark prices for a generic cabinet project, and discuss costs and markets. April 9, 2008
Ductwork Choices for Dust Control A woodshop owner considers the cost and value of PVC ducts as compared to various metal duct options. January 3, 2012
Building and Using Your Own Steam-Bending Rig Turkey fryers and pressure cookers, PVC pipes and plywood boxes — woodworkers show their inventive side in this thread about steam-bending apparati. January 27, 2008
Choosing a Spray Setup Finishers kick around the perennial HVLP versus air-assisted airless question, and exchange detailed thoughts about the pros and cons of different spraygun makes and models. April 19, 2006
Charging for Finish Samples and Color-Matching Matching a customer's finish sample introduces complications. Here's how some cabinetmakers manage the process and the costs. August 19, 2008
Drawer Building Options Materials choices, fastening methods and systems for drawer assembly. September 23, 2006
Defining "Quality" in Custom Cabinet Work Pleasing customers is about matching their expectations, not your own. Cabinet shop pros discuss how to succeed with custom work in a competitive market. August 29, 2005
Coating Choices for Exterior Wood Doors Here's another discussion sorting through the options for wood door finishes that have to face exterior exposures. March 28, 2012
Circular Saw Guides for Cutting Sheet Goods You can make your own straight-edge jig for cutting panels, but many cabinetmakers and installers recommend buying a specialized tool. November 20, 2008
"Cherry-Picking" Lumber Is it right to select the pieces you like from a stack of boards and leave the rest for the next person? July 24, 2006
Drying racks for cabinet doors Purchased and shop built varieties - the designs that work the best. Illustrated. (Finishing Forum) March 23, 2003
Achieving a Gray Finish on Cherry Cabinets A discussion of playing with white, black, and color — and some suggestions about trying a different kind of wood, too. November 5, 2013
Dovetail Drawer Boxes: Make or Buy? This thread about whether to make your own drawers includes some details about materials, joinery, equipment, and assembly methods. October 15, 2012
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
Choosing Table Saw Blades Thoughts on table saw blade selection for cutting plywood and for ripping hardwood. March 26, 2010
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
Buying a One-Man Shop A young woodworker starting out asks for advice on purchasing an existing business. December 7, 2008
Choosing a Moisture Meter A well-informed discussion comparing the cost and characteristics of various pin and pinless moisture meters. October 11, 2012
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
Applied wainscot Creating fake raised panels for the lower portion of walls. April 3, 2002
Bending Douglas Fir Dry After asking for advice, a woodworker successfully laminates a curved 5-inch by 7-inch beam on a tight radius by laying up and bending 3/4-inch-thick plies. October 17, 2012
A Brushed-On Finish for a Wood Drum Discussing the finer points of a brushed-on and polished shellac finish for a musical instrument. January 9, 2007
Calcium Contamination in a Spray Finish A finisher gets advice on addressing what appears to be a white calcium buildup on his spray system's filters, which is contaminating his work. November 29, 2014
Bending Mahogany Trim A furniture-maker gets tips on making tight curves with Magohany. October 2, 2005
Basic Edgebanding Methods Simple, low-cost tips and tricks for small-volume edgebanding work. April 16, 2009
Cracking of Lacquer over Shellac Multiple shellac coats (sanded between coats) lead to trouble with later lacquer coats in this example. March 29, 2008
Conference Table Stability Concerns A custom conference table design draws criticism for being top-heavy (and easy to scratch). February 17, 2011
Door Finishing and Wood Movement Thoughts on how to prevent bare wood from being exposed when door panels and frames shrink during dry seasons. November 13, 2009
Board and Batten Wainscot "Board and batten" conjures up images of barn siding, but the term could also refer to a well-made and distinctive wainscot. Here's a well-informed conversation about wainscoting. January 2, 2012
Clean Plywood Edge Cuts Bit choice, feed speed, RPMs, and other factors that affect how cleanly CNC equipment will cut routers. June 5, 2006
Dark Refinish for Existing Maple Cabinets Advice on using sealcoat and toner over a factory finish to darken maple cabinets — a tricky process that may yield unsatisfactory results. January 28, 2013
Darkening Wood with Aniline Dyes Non-grain-raising (NGR) aniline dyes let you get a dark stain into tight-pore wood such as Oak. Here's advice on mixing and application. February 21, 2011
Clear Alder Versus European Beech A cabinetmaker who finds that clear Alder looks good, but scratches too easily, discovers a satisfying alternative: European Beech. April 9, 2008
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/7) -- Paul, Thanks for your comments. You got me thinking even more and I think I might have a clue. ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/7) -- Hello David, Unibond 800 or PPR (powdered plastic resin) are the best for veneering in my opinion ...
Re: flexable veneer lamp shades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/7) -- I do not have any suggestions on this, but I am curious to know how would you go about making thi ...
Re: flexable veneer lamp shades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/7) -- It is a free flowing design, no sketching on this one. Prototypes and templates will be made from ...
Re: Tiger Maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/7) -- I've gotten nice veneer from Certainly Wood, they're in Syracuse NY but I get everything from the ...
Re: Applying curled veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/7) -- Contact will not hold it. It does not set hard. Wood glue and pin nails should work. ...
Re: Titebond for veneering? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/6) -- Bad experiences with Titebond Cold Press adhesive. TB 2 is better. Slow and slippery, but leave ...
3 mm banding A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/6) -- I recently outsourced a job that required 3 mm banding. This was a frameless kitchen with slab f ...
Re: Uses for vacuum compressors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/6/21) -- Good shop vacs draw ~150cfm and may be able pull ~7 in Hg (if I did the 100 inch water ...
Re: RE: Root Ball A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/6) -- Ken, The best figure is on top of the largest roots, due to the cells getting scrunche ...
non-stick surface for cauls A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/6) -- Looking for a non-stick surface to apply to aluminum plates used as a surface for a repetitive gl ...
Veneer "bubble" A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/6) -- Hi All, Any thoughts on the cause of the attached photo. Paper backed red oak ...
Re: applying veneer to safe room door A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- I used an adhesive from Spectrum that was designed for metal to wood. It did require clamping by ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- Bob - Now I see I have used Pro-Glue before. It is one that we use for 'butcher block' glue ups, ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- Tom, Temp was 75F so it's just a matter of leaving it in longer. I should have intuitively known ...
Re: Europly warpage A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/6) -- Just an FYI, Veneer core for a door is just a bad idea. Maybe you'll get away with it, may ...
Re: Need help with veneer edging A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/6) -- Rich has given some good advice. I would probably try using contact adhesive instead of the wood ...
What can I do about removing stain and reapplying A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/6) -- Hello, We had a sub-par woodworker stain our white oak veneer panels and he did not do a good job ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/6) -- David, Do you mean "Pro-Glue" instead of "Pro-Bond"? I can't seem to find any ...
Re: What is this veneer?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/6) -- Thank u all By colored i mean stained I need to use wood with large wood grain They told me to st ...
Re: Crossband edging A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/6) -- Hi Dan, I have done both ways also. My preference is to do it before glue-up normally, but there ...
Re: vacuum press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/5) -- You can build a long thinner bag from 20 mil sheet vinyl, or any size bag, if you are veneering ...
Veneering faceframes A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/5) -- Guys, I'm stuck with fixing a previous cabinet maker's work. The situation is the client didn ...
Re: How long in vacuum bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/5) -- John, I use epoxy for most of my veneering, and especially when doing curved work, and needing pl ...
Re: Kuper veneer taper machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/5) -- On that subject, I have a Dennis tape machine in excellent condition I want to sell. I bought it ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/5) -- Sorry I missed the pictures originally. I have seen this once before. It was a library wall th ...
Re: Satinwood veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/5) -- Pommele Sapele or Pommele Makore, who told you this was Satinwood? ...
Re: What is this veneer?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/5) -- We do not say "colored" any more, sir. ...
shop built veneer straightline A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/4) -- Finally built a better straighline. 11' bed. 3 air jacks. ...
Re: Satinwood veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/4) -- Quilted Makore or Quilted Moabi. ...
Re: veneer issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/4) -- What if Randy is the guy that built the tables? ...
Re: Macassar Ebony Elevator Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/4) -- Regarding veneering with poly glue - I have been there..... We vacuum bagged a walnut job with &q ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/4) -- Phil, I understand they were finished by different shops but it wasn't clear if they were MADE ...
Re: Condo paneling A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/4) -- >>There's also the issue of trying to match my paneling to the fired rated door. I d ...
UF versus Other Glues A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/4) -- I've been doing a moderate amount of veneer work, but now I am doing much more. I wan't to use le ...
need 3/16 quarter walnut A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/3/21) -- I am trying to track down a 3/16" thick quarter sawn walnut veneer. I understand this is ...
Re: need 3/16 quarter walnut A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/3/21) -- Try www.certainlywood.com, they sell thick veneers not sure about that thick though. ...
Re: Good buy on a hand held stitcher? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/3) -- Not exactly what you are requesting, but I have a Dennis veneer tape machine. It's in great shape ...
Re: Paper backed veneer wrinkling A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/3/23) -- I'm curious by who and where you were taught to use paper backed and contact cement. ...
Re: Kuper veneer taper machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/3) -- Hello Dan, I believe I have a manual for the Kuper FZK/D which you are referring to. I will have ...
Re: Kuper veneer taper machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/3) -- John, thank you so much. I really appreciate it. ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/3) -- Tim - That is one sad tale, but sounds recoverable. I also suggest the plastic sheeting - cheap, ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/3) -- Thanks for all the input. Any thoughts as to which side of the recovered veneer I should re-glue ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/3) -- Tom, I used uni-bond on the new sample, one glue side up, one down. I'll check bond Monday, and p ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/3) -- Tim How are your seams held together? If you used veneer tape I would not put them in the glue li ...
Re: Need help with veneer edging A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/3) -- I personally don't recommend trying to polish a turd. ...
Re: Torsion Box Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/3) -- My point concerned the fact that it is best to try for continuity in process t ...
Lacewood Table Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/3) -- Did a tabletop with lacewood veneer, nitro lacquer finish, and then a coat of wax(butcher's). Cli ...
Re: checks in maple paper backed veneer doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/3) -- 1- Ask the finish supplier what they think, now that you know the dry mil thickness. No one here ...
Re: Solid wood substrait A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/2) -- You should be fine as long as the veneers are the same thickness on the face and back. You can e ...
Finish End Panels Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/2) -- I want to build my 12" deep upper cabinets to continue over the fridge without increasin ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/2/22) -- Twenty plus years of pressing veneers on largely particle core panels. I far prefer it ...
Re: veneer issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/2) -- First, buy well made furniture made by professionals. Do not patronize an industry that preys on ...
Red Birch panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/2/23) -- I have done quite a few kitchens and other cabinets using red birch with grain matched shaker ...
Re: shop built veneer straightline A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/2) -- Wow, that's great. I need something like that. Thanks for posting the video. ...
Re: Mitering with CNC router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/2) -- We used to do it. Had a bit made with a 91 degree angle. That kept the glue from prying the veneer a ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/1/22) -- Your client is the GC That said, his client isn't qualified to determine suitability o ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/1/22) -- Get your lawyer up to speed. If the GC looses, he'll come after you. I'm not a fan of ...
Re: What species of wood veneer is this? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/1) -- Could be tree frog or laminate. You know...they look pretty convincing these days. Can't tell fr ...
Re: Pressing Inside Curve Not Working A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/1) -- When we do a lay up with an inside curve, we start the lay up by sticking the concave or inside o ...
Re: highly textured oak veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/1) -- Embossed? Looks like it just came off a bandsaw mill. ...
Re: Paper backed veneer wrinkling A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/1/23) -- Rich. What method(s) would you suggest using in the future ...
Re: Satinwood veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/1) -- I’m pretty sure that would be quilted Makore. ...
Re: Some help with cherry veneer on concave hood A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/1) -- I agree that contact cement is going to bite you in the long run. I have seen it dry out and fail ...
Re: Cleaning Poplar for tinted lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/1) -- robert. i thought the same thing.. but just did a rediculously large project in all quartered ...
Re: Macassar Ebony Elevator Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/1) -- Something to think about with PU glue - when the glue foams into a gap it has little to no bond s ...
Re: Light weight panels for laminate A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/1) -- Make torsion boxes with 3/8" or 1/2" thick faces, solid edges and a ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/31) -- I see caulk on the door, but then you say it is not caulk. No caulk/sealant ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/31) -- I don't think it is necessary to build paired panels with or without waxed p ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/31) -- Yes, the problem seems confined to the panels, thankfully, and I agree that ...
wood quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/31) -- 30 years ago, i was taught to make 1 pc stiles and rails for exterior and in ...
Re: Veneer Seam Showing After Finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/31) -- Hi All, Thanks for the help! Charles I dropped in lacquer like you suggested and it was a big i ...
Stroke anding technique A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (10/31) -- I have been using a Progress stroke sander for years but I have a recurring probl ...
Re: Contrasting wood banding on table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/31) -- If that photographed table is solid, there is something else going on. If you look at ...
Re: Contrasting wood banding on table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/31) -- We often do solid brass inlays on tables. We always use veneer over industrial MDF su ...
Re: Diehl Veneer splicer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/31) -- Have you contacted Diehl? They have great technicians for their ripsaws and can easily show a c ...
Re: Banding A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/31) -- We haven't had any problems with the multi-layer veneer banding 1.6+-, that we know of. We u ...
Re: Oak/MDF veneer panel Mold appears in finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/31) -- All, Perhaps a light at the end of the tunnel... I just spoke with a rep. from the mill who r ...
Re: How to Handle A Woody? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/31) -- If you are able to get the existing panels out of the car, is there a possibi ...
Re: RE: Root Ball A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/31) -- I would only go to the trouble if you have a black walnut stump. I'd saw it in its ve ...
531138.html A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (8/31) -- I have sold many walnut burls for woodturning stock and for gunstock materi ...
Re: Finding your niche A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/31) -- If you can call it a niche, ours is the ability to turnout curved work of all t ...
Re: How would you build this? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/31) -- Thanks for the input, I am not planning on building this , I was just wondering how for s ...
Re: Drawer Box Laser Logo Rejection? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/31) -- Kevin Bayerlein: It is indeed an unfortunate circumstance to encounter, one whe ...
Re: Domino df 700 A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/31) -- We make a lot of doors, but use integral tenons and are equipped to do everyt ...
Re: Cabinet doors without rails A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/31/22) -- I agree with DJS on his strategies. Stable panel is the key- stay away from solid wood ...
Re: Panel Thickness A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/31) -- Stain grade door that don’t allow for back cutting. Paint grade: We use flat 3/8” mdf, 5/ ...
Panel Thickness A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/31) -- Is there a current industry standard for panel thickness in shaker doors (or any 5 piece ...
Re: Panel Thickness A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/31) -- Hi Leo, thanks for the info. We do 1 Pc MDF for anything that's paint grade. Curious what ...
Re: Table top strip inlay adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/31) -- We have been doing poured epoxy on odd shaped tables which can't take the bend of wood and ar ...
Re: Walnut- gray stain? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/31) -- I don't think you're going to replicate that look with another species. You can get sequence ...
Re: Walnut- gray stain? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/31) -- Looks like formica or some other "faux" veneer. You can get the value of the color ...
Re: Walnut- gray stain? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/31) -- To add to my above post and after zooming way in on the photo it may take a few more steps wi ...
Re: Walnut- gray stain? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/31) -- I'm fairly certain that's not walnut. Looks more like reconstituted veneer to me. ...
Re: Plywood construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/31) -- Hi up north. I don't miss winter at all. Mon Payie ces't le soliel😎, to quote ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/30) -- Thick veneer skins. ...
Blumotion clearances A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/30) -- We do not use mechanical slides when we do drawers, but we have a customer that is insis ...
Re: Half circle vanity A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/30) -- I have made them . I made a form of bending ply and applied a veneer to the faces after ...
Please recommend best dado blade A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/30) -- What does this group recommend for the best dado blade for cutting the plywood veneer co ...
technical data for wood species A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/30) -- i am looking for technical data sheet for red oak wood and veneer and iroko. ...
Re: Splicing plywood for stained countertops A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/30) -- It's easy to clamp 14'. Just get long enough pipe and/or couplings to make up 15' clamps ...
mountain cabinet finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/30) -- We live in southern calif. and have a job in our local mountains. Job has flat veneers and m ...
Re: Exterior Glue Failure - Part One! A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/30) -- Chad, if I understand you right you are making your panels with a plywood co ...
Re: Engineered door stiles A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/30) -- You can make them yourself we use LVL; we get the shorts from our local lumb ...
Re: Herringbone Veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/30) -- Hi Benn, The way you suggest is easier and your final layup will be much more accurate for alin ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/30) -- John, I’m not trying to convince you of using epoxy. I’m providing some infor ...
Re: 1/4” solid wood over and under mdf A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (9/30) -- Down a little on this forum someone wanted to know how to straight edge ...
Re: panel thickness/gue to substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/30) -- Ideally, if you glue them to a panel, MDF, you should veneer both sides with same kind of ...
Re: Mirka Deros vs. Ceros random orbit sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/30) -- Thanks Leo. Yes, we are sanding wood and veneers for preparation of finishing. Think it's ...
Re: quarter or rift sawn A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/30) -- There are three choices--- flatsawn (also called flat grain and plain sawn) r ...
quarter or rift sawn A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/30) -- we have a debate going on about the veneer on a door and I wondered if some o ...
Re: Veneer glue recommended A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/30) -- Brad, Try http://www.vac-u-clamp.com where you can buy it in 25#, 5#, and 14 oz. sizes. Personal ...
Re: Veneer glue recommended A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/30) -- Brad said: "Thanks. I took a class from Paul." I had the honor of attending two of Pau ...
Re: Veneer glue recommended A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/30) -- Thanks. I took a class from Paul. Forgot he sells stuff. I will go look at both sites. Thanks fo ...
Re: Any have a clue as to what species this is? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/30/21) -- Leo: Hard to tell from the photo, but it almost looks as if it is a rotary cut veneer ...
Re: Automotive finish on wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/30/21) -- Most likely on mdf painted or veneered more stable than wood. ...
Diluent for pressed wood glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (8/30) -- Hello everyone, I'm trying to find a Diluent to get rid of a glue that is used in making pres ...
Re: How to Handle A Woody? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/30) -- Maybe that should be a sculpted solid wood panel. Forming veneer to that curv ...
Re: curved joints A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (8/30) -- David, an edge sander with a curved platen would do that job fairly quickly and you'd end u ...
Re: Veneer on softwood A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/30) -- Personally, I like working with hard woods, I have seen a good article that talks about the char ...
Re: White streaks in Shellac A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/30) -- Thanks again Rich! I read your really helpful post about controlling Shellac blush. Really ap ...
Re: Too much Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/30) -- Prior to putting a match to it, there may be a Boys/Girls Club interested in your haul or perhap ...
Re: Edgebanding prefinished material A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/30) -- There are multiple ways to achieve a seamless edge. Some machine manufacturers are pushin ...
FSC Red Oak Plywood Supplier(in stock) A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/30) -- Looking for a supplier that stocks FSC 3/4" Red Oak plywood or aFSC Red Oak veneer....gonna ...
Re: Wide belt A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/30) -- A description of your wide belt would really help. Platten or drum contact? One belt o ...
Re: Is this fisheye in my Poly Varnish? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/30) -- If you want to be done with this, try the following. Make a sample with the same veneer and d ...
Re: physics, table saws, and flying lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/30) -- As far as blade height goes, I too was trained (term used very loosely) 30 years a ...
Re: Glue joints showing /cracking A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/30/22) -- Jonathan / Adam, When you say glue EVERYTHING do you mean apply glue in panel groove thus ...
Re: Cold Press panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/30) -- We vacuum press all our small veneer projects, and outsource once it gets above 3-4 large ...
Re: Cold Press panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/30) -- My Primary question is plastic commercial plam panels, on large orders we always outsourc ...
edgebander issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/30) -- We are a shop located outside of Philadelphia. Our facility is climate controlled pretty ...
Kitchen Cabinet Building Schedule A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/30) -- We only build 3 or 4 kitchens a year. Our work is generally "other" custom work ...
Re: Vertical or Horizontal Slide Saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/30) -- Points well taken Rich. I see that you do a lot if clisets. Our jobs are always different ...
Re: Split headboard A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/30) -- We are in Arizona and have done wood samples many times to measure expansion and contr ...
Re: Finish Cracking On Hood Vent A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/30/23) -- I think this is the effect of using low-quality China veneer core that has a too-high mois ...
Re: Vertical Panel Saw Cutting A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/30) -- Puzzleman: For years I have been cutting pieces needing to be clean both sides ...
Re: Arches A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/30) -- The brick laid curved head jambs we make all get a facing of veneer to clean up the br ...
Re: phase inverters pros and cons A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- If you are trying to run a 3-phase machine from a single phase power source you are l ...
Re: Removing veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (1/30) -- In case this information is helpful to others as a follow up. While spea ...
Re: Removing veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (1/30) -- In case this information is helpful to others. While speaking with one o ...
Re: Frameless edge banding with finished plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/29/22) -- The OP asked for prefinished edge banding for the front of prefinished plywood framel ...
Re: Frameless edge banding with finished plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/29/22) -- Troy Cabinets can prefinish wood veneer edgebanding. I have used them a couple of tim ...
Re: Matching Chinese Birch A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/29) -- Are you using hard maple? Surprised it has a red hue. Amber will not remove red. Only way to ...
Veneer Seam Showing After Finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/29) -- I taped together 1/8" thick pieces of lacewood that I cut at the bandsaw. Shot the edges a ...
Cabinet building software topic A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/29) -- Hi all, I'm just starting off in the industry (having stone fabrication, 3D modelling and programm ...
Re: Veneer glue recommended A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/29) -- Quality VAKuum Products sells VAK-Bond 2000 in a 6 lbs. bucket. That roughly covers 150 sq. ft. ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/29) -- John, Those numbers are not new. There is no such thing as creep with adhesiv ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/29) -- To me, even though the Mahogany is a good stable wood, I would be concerned a ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/29) -- The blades were built primarily from wood with glass reinforcement. ...
Re: Taming Chatoyance??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/29) -- Chatoyance or Barber Polling? Chatoyance is a color shift caused by grain variation as light ...
Re: stripping old paint & saving finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/29) -- Photos don't show you, but it does not have any veneer. I am 100% sure of that. It is solid o ...
Re: panel thickness/gue to substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/29) -- Hi Dana, if the panels finish out at 1/4" and are flat and stable you can use them a ...
How to Handle A Woody? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/29) -- Not my woody, but a customer's. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country, convertible ...
Re: 1 piece flat panel MDF doors A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/29) -- The best way I have seen so far to make a shaker MDF door is to route it in 2 pieces. You rout the ...
Re: RE: Root Ball A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- I would use someone else's tools - the dirt and rocks will wreck machinery. Have you ...
Re: bell shaped hood in Vcarve Pro A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/29) -- Yes 3 sided skeleton, 1/4 mdf or bendable ply exterior with 10mil veneer to finish it off. Only hav ...
Re: Using PVA with HPL A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/29) -- I don't know how much experience you have with pressing, but how you tre ...
Re: Veneer from Marquetry? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/29) -- Amazingly enough I have recently talked to two furniture makers one who has written articles for ...
Re: Veneering a mdf raised panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/29) -- I make panels this way sometimes and most people don't notice. I have thought about using end gr ...
Re: Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/29) -- We have the cantek mx350 well worth the upgrade for the premill over the mx340. We have n ...
Table top sag calculation A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (5/29) -- Gentle ben, We are building a table 42" W x 116" L as seen in link below. To ...
Re: Heat and UF glue times A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/29) -- I do the same thing when I use UF glue in a vacuum bag, except I use electric heating blanket ...
Re: Marquetry knife---anyone do this craft? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/29) -- I must have been still sleeping when I read Rich's comment,I had hand tools stuck in my m ...
Re: Laminate Adhesives? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (5/29) -- A range of contact adhesives for bonding small and large surfaces. Ideal ...
Re: Re-Saw blade wondering A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/29) -- huh, I use the 1" Lenoxx woodmaster Carbide 1.3tpi and the 2tpi. Both cut wel ...
Re: cabinet construction method question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/29) -- Jim, Is this project for yourself, your questions although nothing wrong with them are ve ...
Miterfolding on CNC, getting proper cut depth A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/29) -- Good day folks, We're looking for ways of simplifying getting proper depth cuts on miterfolding 3/4 ...
Re: Crating fees A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/29) -- Mark is correct. Plywood, OSB, etc... are exempt from ISTM 15, the idea being t ...
Re: Fading spots in water-based poly finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/29) -- Thanks, John. At this point it's not a complete deal-breaker to strip the poly and start over ...
Re: Fading spots in water-based poly finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/29) -- I have no idea what's causing your problem. You should not need to apply 8 brushed on coats o ...
Bandsaw SCM Formula s640p Blade guides question A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/29/24) -- Hello, I hope someone can help me out here, unfortunately SCM is no help. I pur ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/29) -- Dry cleaners used to use carbon tetrachloride--doubt you can find that around ...
Re: Waterborne veneer bubbling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/29) -- Wood Finishing System 1. Primer—apply Sher-Wood Kem Aqua Plus Surfacer at 4-5 mils wet. Air d ...
Re: Waterborne veneer bubbling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/29) -- yes lighter coats will help you. if its priming sand in between as if building a lacquer fini ...
Re: Waterborne veneer bubbling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/29) -- what material exactly are you spraying ? are you applying 2 heavy coats ? or maybe 4 light co ...
Re: Waterborne veneer bubbling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/29) -- Thanks, The primer is Sherwood Kem Aqua E64 w 520 ...
Trying to use pre-finished ply. interiors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/28) -- Hello, We are trying to work the bugs out of using pre-finished plywood interiors using ...
Re: Gluing thick veneer to Baltic birch plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (11/28) -- i do this very thing fairly frequently, and would strongly suggest a urea resin glue. i use ...
Re: How do you stain and paint edge banded parts? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/28) -- Alan, do you layup your melamine interior panels in-house or bring them in? Do you run j ...
Re: identifying wood panels used - MDF veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/28) -- You can't go by color to identify a wood. Walnut changes drastically in dire ...
Flush Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (11/28) -- I have started to make Flush doors, ( in core 15 mm wooden frame, then 6 m ...
Re: Fire rated jambs A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/28/22) -- What type of fire rating are they looking for? 20 min, 45, 90? Plain FJ ja ...
Re: Laminating door stiles out of solid Mat. A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/28/21) -- Twenty five years ago we did an entire mansions 1 3/4" interior doors ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/28) -- How hot are you planning on getting an entry door? Wooden boats are built wit ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/28) -- Thanks David; good to know. Then I'm down to Unibond 800 and epoxy. Most epox ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/28) -- John - We gave up on polyurethane glue in a vacuum bag due to poor adhesion - ...
Re: veneer problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/28) -- We pretty much do the same as TonyF. We have a 5 X 10 vacuum table that is very flat, has ...
Taming Chatoyance??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/28) -- My company produces Table Tops predominantly for the Restaurant Industry. We've more recently ...
Re: Interior door construction question A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/28/23) -- This was dicussed in a recent thread. Check out certainlywood.com for 1/16 ...
Re: A little comic relief A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/28) -- I'm retired now, but I learned many years ago the value of a contract. Thanks woodweb for ...
RE: Root Ball A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/28) -- How would you slice a root ball approximately 3 ft x 3 ft in diameter? Would this yie ...
Re: Wood ceiling slats A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/28) -- My guess is your going to be in the sign or cable railing fastener world but ...
Re: residential/commercial A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/28) -- I could maybe deal with 10 Miss Fussbudgets per year, I can deal with a ton of ...
Re: Best bit style for panel sizing A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (6/28) -- Dropout, Some good advice here. The only time I've seen people go to the P2P after the saw for a pe ...
Re: Pocket Holes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/28) -- As said, pocket screws have their place and are very useful. I used some in this cabinet ...
Kitchen Cabinet Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/28) -- Going to start kitchen job, flat panel doors veneer over baltic birch. Thinki ...
Kitchen Cabinet Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/28) -- Going to start kitchen job, flat panel doors veneer over baltic birch. Thinking of using ...
Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/28) -- Hi I was looking at used edgebanders But I have been looking at new my options would be T ...
Re: Kitchen Cabinet Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/28) -- When we use veneers we have them glued up on MDF, no telegraphing of substrat ...
Re: Kitchen Cabinet Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/28) -- Use any veneer your customer wants, but on MDF core, not plywood. Will never warp or twis ...
Fir AB Clear plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/28) -- The architect Frank Gehry popularized the use of "construction grade&quo ...
Re: Laminating IPE A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/28) -- This seems to be a perfect case for making a stave core door. We have successfully produced 1 ...
Re: Multiple vacuum pumps A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/28) -- Why do you have 3 pumps? I currently have 4, 7 if you count veneer pumps. I am working on dropping ...
Re: Balanced construction with mirror on one side A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (4/28) -- You may want to try a heavy laminate on one side. Maybe a chem metal aluminum panel. I woul ...
Gluing teak together for outdoor table A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/28/24) -- I have a customer who asked me for a price for an 1-3/4” top x 40” wide x ...
Re: Wide Belt Sanders A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/28) -- We have a 43" double head wide belt scmi sanya. It has been a very good sander. We d ...
Re: Drawer Box Laser Logo Rejection? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/28) -- To many, "custom" means made just for them, not produced for the mass ...
Re: Tinting Sherwood Sealer T67F3 A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/28) -- I was suggesting that you would be able to get the color 90% there just by spraying a diluted ...
Re: Crating fees A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/28) -- Harold -- Make sure to find out whether the crates have to be ISTM 15 stamped; ...
Re: the problem sapele veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/28) -- Can you apply the PVA and then remove it without using the newsprint. I suspect it is the adh ...
Re: Doing a curved or arched top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/28) -- Where would I get this Polyester foil or Mylar ? is this at the normal Veneer supply websites? t ...
Re: Matching panels with hardwood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/28/24) -- I feel your pain with the mismatched samples. If you're up for it, trying your hand at ...
5 piece doors minus a stile. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/28/22) -- Hi I have seen on the interwebs and am now being asked to build some 5 piece cabinet d ...
Re: Slatted wood wall A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/28/22) -- I am working on a new project and i am looking to cut down on cost for sla ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/28) -- The solvent in permanent markers is alcohol not acetone. Acetone will work as ...
Re: Veneer on softwood A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/28) -- Its about 50 doors in a building its a midrange building walnut is very 4 times more costy then ...
Re: Interior shaker doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/28) -- Scott, I think you're on the right track, I build thousands of this kind of d ...
Pinholes - Waxed Polyester - Help Needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/27) -- Hi, I have recently started using a clear waxed polyester, and I have been having issues wit ...
Re: Pinholes - Waxed Polyester - Help Needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/27) -- Thanks for the advice, Bob, it's greatly appreciated. I actually have done a sample on a pie ...
Re: On finished floor or subfloor? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (11/27) -- Late to this one but this is always an interesting topic for me as I ...
Re: Macasser ebony A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/27) -- Went back and looked up Ruhlmann chairs; pretty amazing stuff, a lot of it is upholst ...
Re: Quick Veneer Tape Application A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/27) -- I use a tape dispenser much like the butchers use. Press down the lever and you can set it for ...
Re: Veneer Exterior door A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/27) -- It's true that medex is moisture resistant mdf, and I would not recommend it for use in an exte ...
Re: Gluing VS Floating Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/27/23) -- Karl, If you consider that I trained under an ornery old master carpenter kinda guy b ...
Re: cutting veneer with an aggregate saw blade A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (10/27/22) -- Woodwop is all parametric. That's what I would be doing it in. Or, I'm misunderstanding and not ...
Re: Gluing up radius jambs A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/27) -- Peter, Your fabrication methods are excellent. Glue really has little impact ...
Re: 12 foot Teak veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/27) -- Thanks Guys. I've asked Exotic Hardwoods in Oakland, close by us, to give us ...
Re: Large conference table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/27) -- You are looking at an extreme project that is fraught with both design and execution h ...
Large conference table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/27) -- We are being asked to build a wood conference table, boat shaped design, in an extreme ...
Re: Upholstered curved chair backs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/27) -- Link goes to LH but no image. If it is a formed plywood back we do a jig and glue up 1 ...
Re: Upholstered curved chair backs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/27) -- Thanks Glen, We took the long way around to it but that was my original question. Lay ...
Re: Upholstered curved chair backs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/27) -- We would build a jig and glue up 3/8" bending ply then veneer it all. ...
Re: Upholstered curved chair backs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/27) -- Actually i would not veneer it as it is fully upholstered. ...
furniture parts CNC service needed NY area A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/27) -- hi, we looking for a woodworking shop in the NY/NYC area to outscore cnc work for our cabinet parts ...
Re: Interior door construction question A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/27/23) -- I'd do a veneer thick enough to get my V into and plow those out on the cn ...
Re: Solid ebony glue ups A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/27) -- Hey Kim, I hope you're doing well old friend! I think the tenons are not necessary. Ho ...
Glass door cutouts in slab doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/27) -- We make mostly slab doors in textured melamine scans acrylic veneers and and are getting ...
Scm Sandya 3 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/27) -- I have a Sandya 3 wide belt and I ran some veneered doors through it and I am getting aro ...
Re: Is high end work dying? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/27) -- It's funny, I've read countless other threads where mdf moldings are touted as ...
Repairing Conference Room Table Finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/27) -- At work we have two custom made oak veneer conference table tops that were finished using pas ...
Finisher/Woodworking Position A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (7/27) -- SEG Systems is a custom aluminum fixture manufacturer. We have a new wood division that is ...
Re: Large area glue up A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (7/27) -- I agree with Jared about the vac bag. When you do a test run it will be obvious if the bag wi ...
Re: Finishing AC Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/27) -- The color is in the top coat, I made a shader for the color. This particular color requires 2 ...
Re: lamello zeta machine and hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/27) -- I can buy it laid up or in veneer form and was looking for a way to avoid gluing all the ...
Steel City 15" belt sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/27) -- I am looking at buying a steel city 15" open end sander for sanding shop cut ...
Re: Cutting thick plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/27/22) -- Just straight ply? No face veneer or laminate? That doesnt seem like a tough thing to nail down. ...
Re: Veneer over solid ash A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/27) -- Thanks Dave. Its an applied drawer front with a profile on the top edge instead of a pull... fin ...
Re: Veneer over solid ash A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/27) -- To add to this.... ash is 1/16" thick for face....Would be pressed with unibond in a bag... ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/27) -- Dry cleaners used to use acetone, they still might. But nothing is going to r ...
Re: Twisted barn door A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/27) -- You need a stave core and veneers if you want a flat door ...
Re: Veneer on softwood A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/27) -- Since you would also have to edgeband the 3/4" edges why not use a decent grade of Walnut p ...
Re: "live edge veneer"?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- Veneer can be 2" thick...we just commonly assume the 1/16-1/4" thickness UN ...
Re: Water based contact cement A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/27) -- I've had good success with most water based contacts when bonding laminates or poly back vene ...
resawing moulder blanks A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Hi all, We mainly deal with reclaimed wood, and we have a Baker ABXX horizontal resaw ...
Re: Titebond 2 is NOT water resistant as claimed A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/27) -- TB2 is indeed water resistant, meaning that water does not dissolve or affect the glue for oc ...
Re: Attaching Rail/Apron to Table Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/27) -- Pocket holes will work fine to attach your apron to the top. However, as the others ha ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26/21) -- Epoxy resin medium to slow hardner with a vacuum bag, I have wrinkled tiger strip wal ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26/21) -- Unibond looks good but I don't have clamping capabilities. I wonder if epoxy resin wi ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/26/21) -- Can't use a vacuum bag either. ...
Re: Thickness sanding MDF? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26/22) -- RE the MDF Ive definitely seen issues if your just removing one face of t ...
Re: Thickness sanding MDF? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/26/22) -- In a previous shop we edged with 1/4" under veneer then hot pressed ...
Re: Blades for new slider A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/26) -- I like FS tools XL series of blades. This is the one I use on my slider when using a sco ...
Re: Variability in thickness of UV2 A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26/22) -- this is why i use Garnica UV2. it's consistent - apparently the core is sanded to a u ...
Re: Round Veneer Flush Trimmer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/26) -- My first thought was Pinske, but I don't see it on their website. ...
Re: Interior door construction question A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/26/23) -- There are some door gurus on here that can give you a good answer. One eve ...
Re: Veneer Edgebanding around Tight Radius A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/26) -- Festool makes a hand held edgebander that might work good for your application. ...
Re: Veneering solid wood panels for exterior A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/26) -- We make 7 ply panels for exterior doors frequently. The 7 plies comer from a core, solid wood fo ...
Re: Painted White Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- What needs to be recognized is that rift and flat sawn sort of move in differ ...
Re: Coffered ceilings... A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/26) -- Thanks for the responses guys! I've been thinking about it over the last week ...
Re: Failed glue joint A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/26) -- I cannot see how the deck is made, or grain, or solid or veneer or ? But, the two vert ...
Re: Cherry / Maple Project A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/26) -- Years ago I made a blanket box from cherry with a bird's eye maple lid panel. ...
Re: Using PVA with HPL A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/26) -- Most of those questions can and should be answered by your glue supplier ...
Re: Walnut photo sensitivity A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/26) -- Walnut is very light sensitive, both in lumber and veneer form. It's not likely to san ...
Re: lamello zeta machine and hardware A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/26) -- Thanks Guys, Well, i bit the bullet and ordered one and 300 pr of the connectors. I have ...
Re: Veneering a mdf raised panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- Well that's not good news. Thanks for the feedback. You rang a bell. I do remember seeing a shop ...
Re: Veneering a mdf raised panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- You could make the Cove a separate piece, hold it down about 1/16", to create a step in the ...
Re: Veneer from Marquetry? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/26) -- Not to get off the subject. What kind of laser is that your using on your website ? ...
Re: Cutting straight and close A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/26) -- I have done the sandwich thing between sheets of boards, but it seems like unless you hav ...
Re: Long Term Durability of Epoxy/Wood Bonds? A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/26/22) -- Here you go. West System (Gougeon Brothers) pioneered the use of typical West 105 resin sy ...
Re: Long Term Durability of Epoxy/Wood Bonds? A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/26/22) -- Thanks Adam. That's good information - and good news since I've gone ahead and bought some ...
Re: 180° Curved Staircase A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/26) -- I would agree with what Harry said. I too use only thin solid lumber for stri ...
Re: 180° Curved Staircase A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/26) -- Just from reading the post I can offer the following . I've been making curve ...
Re: 180° Curved Staircase A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/26) -- And I believe besides the veneer and contact cement issue your biggest error ...
Re: New Trends A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/26) -- We too have been doing frameless since the late 70's, but we also do flush inse ...
Re: Long media cabinet top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/26) -- Hi, its for me, well my wife. We need something new (apparently). Sorry, I would only sta ...
Re: Long media cabinet top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/26) -- We buy mdf in 8, 10 , 12 and 16' long , you should be able too . But we have jointed mdf ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- The problem is, you may not know what shows until its in the room it goes in ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- My honest attempt at a nightmare possibility for a save would be to use a sho ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- Does the company that did the layup have the log available? We lay up a lot o ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- I have honestly even had issues with guys with pencils marking up face materi ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- Cs: I would wonder if any of the chemistry used in dry cleaning would have an ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- Make sure another sharpie ever gets in the shop. Stupid to have them around. ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- Acetone is solvent for sharpie but my guess is it will bleed out and cause a ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- I'd be tempted to remove the employee with a strong solvent. ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- A real craftsman would upsell the client to Ebonized Ash. ...
Re: Stave core vs. 10/4 A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- One more thing about solid doors vs most other methods. The door craft for ab ...
Re: insulated carriage doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- I will make my own plans. I was hoping that someone would share ideas on thei ...
Re: Torsion Box Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- I have always made my radius plan doors in solids. Flat stiles, a bit over th ...
How much does wood move A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/26) -- On another Board, we had the question "How does wood, especially oak, mo ...
How Much Does Wood Move A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/26) -- On another Board, we had the question "How does wood, especially oak, move when t ...
Storage: how to retard moisture change in plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/26/23) -- I would like to retard moisture change of plywood. The plywood has Maple/Birch decorat ...
Re: Guillotine cutting problems 3mm PVC A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/26) -- We run lots of 33m PVC and some of the veneer. Check the alignment of the guillotine knif ...
Photo design question A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (1/26) -- I'm not the most knowledgeable guy on computer programs. Hope one of you can steer me in the right ...
how much for a sqft A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/26) -- hi, i have a question how much would you guys charge per sqft for finishing cabinet parts MDF ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/25/21) -- Absolutely don't use adhesive backed. Having something mounted on a boat with tape is ...
Re: Shop drawings being used as design documents A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/25) -- Ideally the architect should issue addendums or SK's. CO every change before t ...
Re: Macasser ebony A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/25) -- Building chairs with veneer? Seriously? Outside of a very flat seat, how would you do ...
Re: Gluing up radius jambs A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/25) -- My first guess would be uneven clamping pressure. I suspect you are bending ...
Re: Mirka Deros vs. Ceros random orbit sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/25) -- Mike, Yes I think so. We used to use a lot of cheaper sanders (dewalt and the older PC) a ...
Re: Door Manufacturing? Wide Belt sander? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/25) -- We use a 1/16" veneer on all Wood Doors. MDF doors are 1/8". Not wo ...
Difficult handle detail A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/25) -- We are just about to start a new job in which the architect has asked us to do the door h ...
Help with creating finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/25) -- I have a project in the works and I'm getting stumped trying to create a similar finish provi ...
Re: Exterior Wood Door Questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/25) -- Fortunately, door building, like most of woodworking, has lots of options and ...
What wood is this? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/25) -- Any body have any idea what kind of wood veneer this is? The image is full size at about ...
Re: Too much Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/25) -- Sell it on Ebay. ...
Repairing an exterior door gouge A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/25) -- Last year I finished a door for a client and they dropped something that gouged the door. Oth ...
Re: Curved cabinet top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/25/23) -- I think you should use two layers of 3/8" bendable ply with veneer on the exterio ...
Re: 2k satin finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/25/23) -- Leo, Grain filled walnut veneer sealed with sivam lbe 192 sealer. CAT air assist ...
Re: Need advice Crotch Mahogany Conference table A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/25) -- I can recommend a very good shop in Idaho if you're considering subbing this out. Wood River Ven ...
Re: Plank door construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/25) -- No they are not exactly for a castle - but close enough to it! An old school ...
Re: Stair Treads Cupping A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (5/25) -- Sorry guys. I have been off the internet for a couple days. Thanks fo ...
Re: Need Help With T&G Pattern Gate A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/25) -- I'm afraid that if I understand you correctly, that when the wind blows causi ...
Re: Cutting straight and close A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/25) -- Dan, I'm not known for my veneering prowess, but in the past I have laid two leaves to be ...
Re: contact cement spraying problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/25) -- I do mainly wood & wood veneers, so I use HPL and other materials needing CC sparingly. I ...
Re: Clamp time for vac pressing…. A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/25) -- We have a 5X10 vacuum frame press and for flat materials (no stress) 30 minutes. Could probab ...
Re: Undermount drawer slides 1/4 or 1/2 bottoms A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/25) -- We have been using 3/8" maple veneer core ply for about 25 years. We switched, becau ...
Re: garage shop guy... am I hated? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/25) -- One reason there are wide differences in prices from one shop to another, and w ...
Re: Changing dye color under finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/25) -- Bart, I don't see it that way. Toners allow you to sneak up on the color, just like you can d ...
Bandsaw power feed A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/25) -- We do quite a bit of resawing of 1/8" veneer for custom doors on our 20" ...
Re: 1/4” solid wood over and under mdf A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (2/25) -- You are most likely setting yourself up for failure. The math is pretty ...
Ideal blades for slider & radial A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/25) -- I added a Robland Z320 slider & a 16”Delta RAS to my shop last year, and ...
Re: Stave core vs. 10/4 A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/25) -- I think first you have to ask your self why is the client hiring me . Laminat ...
Re: Veneer ID, help please A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/25) -- Mahogany. Could be old enough to be Cuban Mahogany. Most of what you see today is Sapele or Afri ...
Veneer ID, help please A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/25) -- Hi all, I have been asked to repair some Furniture involved in a crash, Could use some help with ...
Re: Drying Red OAK 4X6 Green Wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- https://www.veneering.net/history-of-wood-veneer/ ...
Re: Attaching Rail/Apron to Table Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/25) -- Are the narrow strips in between the solid border veneer or solid wood? ...
Re: Painted countertop substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/25) -- I believe that the mdf edge is more durable in the long run than edge-banding. Several ti ...
Re: Laser Wood Business Cards A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/24) -- I pretty much agree Rich. But I do remember a post a long while back where som ...
Re: Glass in melamine A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/24) -- Hello, I am getting ready to do something similar, planning to rip strips of platforms ( ...
Adhesion problem Kem Aqua Plus A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/24) -- Hi folks, So I am having some adhesion issues on some stain samples and wondering if anyone ...
Re: Grand Piano Legs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/24) -- Willem, The legs that I have seen on these pianos have all been faux finished to matc ...
Re: Grand Piano Legs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/24) -- David, thx for the advice, appreciated. Did you laminate 8/4 and make the hexagonal p ...
Re: Grand Piano Legs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/24) -- I'd job that out to someone with a 5 axis cnc Then veneer the hex section. Easy money ...
Rustic alder melamine A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/24/22) -- Ever used it? For a frameless job for which the exposed face of everything is from Wal ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/24) -- I use plastic resin (urea formaldehyde) for all of my doors, including stave ...
Getting rid of pink color in alder A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/24) -- I'm trying to get a cappuccino color (light brown) on alder and I keep getting the pink or re ...
Re: RE: Old Wood Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/24) -- There are rules, then there are rules. So, if 1/4" is to be thought of as solid wood, then ...
Re: Veneer hot press clean A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/24) -- Vinegar will dissolve the dried glue. ...
Re: RE: Old Wood Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/24) -- A better way to get the image.... ...
Door Manufacturing? Wide Belt sander? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/24) -- We build engineered solid core interior doors. All species of woods and a lot ...
Re: Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/24) -- Actually a storm door can make the conditions worse. With southern exposure, ...
Re: residential/commercial A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/24) -- Nice work Tom. Only about 20% of our work is in solid wood & veneers. Fair ...
Edgebander Glue Color Switch A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/24) -- We have a Brandt KD-56 Edgebander. We use a tan glue that works great with 95% of our woo ...
Re: Finishing AC Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/24) -- It may be the glue calendaring through the face veneer . ...
Re: Curved cabinet top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/24/23) -- Leo. Thanks. Would you suggest 2 layers of kerfkore and then the veneer. I have no fra ...
Re: Curved cabinet top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/24/23) -- It gets pretty rigid if you put a veneer on both sides. On the unseen side you can pro ...
Re: Maple Burl Veneer Table Tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/24/24) -- I found this: https://www.amazon.com/PerkHomy-Wrapping-Bulletin-Shipping-Covering/dp/B0 CQZ1T ...
Slab Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/24) -- I have been asked to bid an entry door that is 4'-6" x 9'. It is a slab ...
Re: Logo Toolpath A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (4/24) -- Very cool work, James! If you are able to do 85% of all you do with Aspire what do you use for the ...
Re: Clamp time for vac pressing…. A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/24) -- Jeff -- Generally, you should use the same clamp time you would use in a clamped glue-up outs ...
Re: 20mil vs 10mil A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/24) -- Be fun to check the shrinkulator to see how much 17' of solid sapele will move seasonally:>0 ...
Oak staining A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/24) -- Hello hope your doing great I have a small project wall cladding and an entry door located ne ...
Re: Bending Materials A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/24) -- Kerfcore and Flexcore, you'll never look back. I use glue and staples and fil ...
Re: Tall oversized raised panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/24) -- Good practice would be to balance the face by using a back veneer. Unbalanced constructio ...
Re: HELP. Did I price this out correctly? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/24) -- I am a finisher and would need at least 40 hours to apply a Post-Cat finish ( ...
Re: Qtr Cut Veneer Over Flatsawn A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/24) -- Why not use solid quarter sawn for the part ? All the extra work to do what you propose will cos ...
Re: Making large paint grade doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/24/22) -- David, I really appreciate your perspective. Is there a place for value engineering a ...
Re: Veneer Tearing Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/24) -- Your methods are preventing a good project. They have been pointed out to you so you can avoid r ...
Dual cold bond adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/24) -- A Facebook friend had a refacing company come out and give her an estimate. They said the ...
Re: Panel Optimization & Labor Allocation A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/24) -- We are looking @ off fall as a constant revolving inventory and we have to keep ...
Re: Stroke Sander: Good for finish sanding? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/24) -- Stroke sanders are the least appreciated and the most misunderstood machines. Very ...
Re: Split along the glue joint - why? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/24) -- Our experience with, and use of glue is similar to Adam's. TBIII is in the tr ...
Re: Table Top Curve/ Warp A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/24) -- I see 3 issues: 1. the cross grain cleat on the ends of the table top are inhibiting t ...
Re: best resaw blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/24) -- You should have no trouble in terms of life with Lennox carbide blades on you ...
Painted countertop substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/24) -- I am on a built in project that is calling for a painted countertop. I typically install ...
Re: Cabinet Door Profile A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/24) -- Your drawing seems to show a ¼" insert or use ½" solid wood as Andr ...
Re: Cabinet Door Profile A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/24) -- I did exactly the same bullnose profile for someone some years ago- did like ...
Re: Balancing Glue Volume in Vacuum Press? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/23) -- In my opinion I would think that too much glue will cause problems. A vacuum ...
HELP....I am trying glue cedar to metal outside A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/23) -- I have possibly a foolish project i am starting. I have a bunch of old cedar 3/4" board ...
Advice, What's my Worth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/23) -- Hi guys, I'm needing some advice from other shop owners/managers. I'm currentl ...
Re: Glue line quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/23) -- There seems to be a lot of misinformation that exists (word of mouth and Inter ...
Re: LSL Lamination Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/23) -- Moisture problems aside is it possible to use a 1/8" thick veneer at th ...
Exterior Wood Cladding - "Panels" A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/23/23) -- I am planning to use 3/4" solid western red cedar cladding on a new ...
Re: Veneered Jamb Extension A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/23/23) -- Alder is one of the worst woods to ever use outside. Will rot in less than a year. Use hondu ...
Grand Piano Legs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/23) -- Customer moved his Austrian piano from CA to NC and the legs went missing, bye bye, g ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/23) -- The water argument doesn't hold water in my experience. But creep resistance, ...
Re: Time Per 3/4 ply sheet on CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/23) -- When cutting diewall parts, which are not too dissimilar from what you are describing I onion skin ...
Re: What finish to use on dyed veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/23) -- Hey Tim. The biggest problem with Tabu is the color fading from exposure to UV. Our company h ...
Re: curved doors and drawer fronts A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/23/21) -- Michael, I would go with your first option of making your own veneered pan ...
Re: Dowel Hole Telegraphing A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/23) -- We almost never use ply so our settings may not translate. I checked several piles of mat ...
Re: High Gloss Cabinet Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/23) -- We have been using high gloss acrylic veneer for several years and have 3 different suppl ...
Re: entry door builders - how would you handle? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/23) -- So.... the problem with moldings once they get over 5/8" or so in width ...
Re: Exterior Wood Door Questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/23) -- I haven't built many exterior doors, but when I have I've used a different ap ...
Re: Mitred Boxes A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/23) -- Thanks for the responses. I have found a couple more facts out. The backing has been eliminated, ap ...
Re: residential/commercial A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/23) -- Probably true. The more practice at something the better you get. Establishing ...
Re: Mitred Boxes A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/23) -- Why not build the boxes butt joint, pocket screw and veneer the ends, strong easy ...
Re: Have you ever seen this? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/23) -- California Black Oak here is a link to a veneer form ...
Re: contact cement to glue to aluminum A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/23) -- My knowledge of contact adhesive is limited - I generally hot press veneer. Using spray bombs ...
Re: Exterior flush door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/23/22) -- I forgot the two layers of 1/4" MDF - one each between the egg crate ...
Re: Wood grain on top of wood grain A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/23) -- Stefan Kesler: That first photo looks bad. If you can manage to restore a goo ...
Re: Interior door veneer splitting A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (5/23) -- There appears to be some confusion about what I meant by MDF having a 3% shrinkage. Yo ...
Re: Maple Burl Veneer Table Tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/23/24) -- I'd be more worried about any wide miters on the frame and that extreme overhang on the left ...
Re: Cutting straight and close A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/23) -- I have this saw already. It is not a very well made or accurate saw. The concept is good, ...
Re: reception desk -solid walnut details A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/23) -- Definitely agree with Rich. If it's to be wrapped in metal it should be venee ...
Clamp time for vac pressing…. A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/23) -- I'm curious how long you guys leave your parts "clamped" in the vac bag? I know the ...
Re: reception desk -solid walnut details A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/23) -- Jake I forgot to mention you can get the veneers you need here: https://www.c ...
Re: Aged and checked finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/23) -- My guess would be some type of acid that it would be soaked in which would break down and sof ...
Re: Cnc working center to router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/23) -- yes, you can work with veneered sheets of melamine chipboard for the customers. Adjust the vacuum b ...
Matching panels with hardwood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/23/24) -- So I have a big project coming up, all rift and quartered white oak. I was planning on ...
Kuper stitcher parts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/23/23) -- I was wondering if anyone knows of a dealer that sells Kuper veneer stitcher parts in ...
Re: Making large paint grade doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/23/22) -- I actually use solid wood most of the time. Especially in my furniture.The occasional ...
Re: Finish recommendation over Fire-retardant A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/23/22) -- The veneer was some left over from a corporate jet interior. I guess it may be required or ...
Rosewood tabletop trim repair advice. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/23) -- I am a furniture refinisher, but currently am looking at a project that requires a bit more f ...
Re: Rosewood tabletop trim repair advice. A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/23) -- I'm not sure steam would do much on rosewood. I know luthiers bend exotic woods around ...
Re: Flat Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/23) -- Thank you for your post, though not helpful. I don't really want to use a solid pa ...
tooling for cabinet parts A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/23) -- I am looking for some guidance on tooling for cutting and drilling box parts on my router. I have a ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/23) -- It will cost a lot more, not look as good on the edge where you will see it, and trans ...
Re: casein glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/23) -- I would not recommend it without using an electric blanket on the bag. Also, use the blanket ...
Re: Shipping cabinets to a dryer climate? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/23) -- I had a similar project, but with the climate conditions reversed. I built and finished a ...
Re: Table top strip inlay adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/23) -- Kieth- Quite interesting. I see the function of cutting cross grain strips for the portions w ...
Re: Hatin A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/23) -- Nice rant, Joel Let's break up this endless debate of things we know, things we ...
Re: Hatin A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/23) -- Thanks for the nice comments. We lay up our own veneers. No one cares about our ...
Re: Hatin A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/23) -- Thanks David, beautiful work. Do you do the veneer layup? How thick is the Top? ...
Re: Balancing Glue Volume in Vacuum Press? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/23) -- Unfortunately I have had this very exact issue. It’s very possible, we had th ...
Re: Balancing Glue Volume in Vacuum Press? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/23) -- I'm pretty sure a vacuum press will not squeeze out the excess glue. Therefor ...
Cutting Veneer/ Carbide Blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/23) -- I hope this is the right forum for this question. I have a Laguna LT24 Bandsaw/ resaw, that I've ...
Re: Cabinet Door Profile A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/23) -- Thanks for taking the time to sketch that out for me Josh. That is how I thou ...
Re: Cabinet Door Profile A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/23) -- What I was referring to - a full thickness panel (solid) with a solid frame. ...
Re: Veneering ABS plastic? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/23) -- Raw wood or paper backed to ABS you will probably want to use a polyurethane adhesive. It is a l ...
Re: Buying a Widebelt - what to check A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/22/22) -- I brought a veneer press in from Florida to Ottawa. Find a customs broker to p ...
Re: Balancing Glue Volume in Vacuum Press? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/22) -- "What glue are you using?" We're using Titebond I and III to apply ...
Re: Rosewood veneer. Suppliers? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/22/23) -- We've been using Certainlywood for decades - they are great. ...
Re: Rosewood veneer. Suppliers? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/22/23) -- certainly wood is the best in the world call them ...
Waterproof - Who Cares? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/22) -- With the exterior doors, we make a 7 ply panel that s just wonderful. Epoxie ...
Re: Laser Wood Business Cards A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/22) -- Personally can't see the benefit. It's not like it's extra creative, just a pi ...
Re: Laser Wood Business Cards A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/22) -- By the way, thats an actual piece of thin wood veneer. ...
Re: Stanley Furniture and Vietnam A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/22) -- Cabmaker- Gene's questions were not political, you made the discussion politic ...
Re: Cabinet door wood type A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/22) -- I don't think Alder, probably soft maple. The angle of the light and the grain orientati ...
Re: Cabinet door wood type A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/22) -- It for sure is maple just a lower quality of veneer. Isn't it odd for the end panels on ...
Re: Seeking Veneer Specialist A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/22) -- Scott, WOODWEB has a resource available to assist in locating other woodworking professionals. ...
Re: Veneer hot press clean A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/22) -- Hello, Tom is correct but he got our company name mixed up a bit. We sell release agents from Ac ...
Re: Cleaning out glueing equipment A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/22) -- My son the chem major says "pretty much everything can be dissolved in acetone". I ...
Re: Curly Maple Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/22) -- D. Brown, this is just such a nice piece of wood and that was the reason to make a hal ...
Re: curved kitchen curved doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/22/21) -- The curves can be made with a stroke sander or a planer, have the knives ground to the ...
Re: Definition of an Ellipse? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/22) -- Hey Pat, Sorry that photo is of such poor quality that you can't see the join ...
Re: Curly Maple Mantle piece A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/22) -- Shellac looks great as does an amber dye. General Finish or Transtint dyes work great. You co ...
Re: Painted White Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/22) -- The whole point of quartered and rift oak is to minimize wood movement and sh ...
Finishing the bottom of over fridge cabinet A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/22) -- The last kitchen I build had an over fridge cabinet that was set 72" off the floor. ...
Re: BauBuche LVL A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/22) -- Joe: They do not recomend use for exterior doors ( Which I wouldn't use anywa ...
Re: Painted White Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/22) -- Are you talking about laminating veneer, or laminating solid wood back to bac ...
Re: edgebander slipping? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/22) -- Thanks for the responses guys! I know any kind of solvent will soften the rubber but only ...
New wood door sill A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (7/22) -- Wasn't sure where to post this but anyway...I'm putting in a new door that I made (stave co ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/22/23) -- The finish is going to be "natural," so no stain. I was able to cut it apart and ...
contact cement to glue to aluminum A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/22) -- I'm stepping back from the cabinet shop a couple hours a day for a bit to restore my personal ...
Re: Teak Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/22) -- To clarify on the glues: Oily woods like teak respond well to solvent based glues - Epoxy, polyu ...
Re: Table top sag calculation A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/22) -- Hello, I think you will find that square tube will be stiffer in bending than angle ba ...
Applying finish to Oak plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/22) -- Good day to you all! I enjoy reading what a lot of you post! It's very intuitive and allows m ...
Re: Finishing AC Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/22) -- I'm guessing cracks in the thick veneer face and surface tension of your finish. You might ha ...
Re: large wood corbels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/22) -- Think I'd skip the veneer near a range and make it hollow with solid face. Us ...
Re: sanding gritt before dye/wiping stai A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/22) -- For stain grade wood I suggest from 120 to 180 grit if you're using a wiping stain. The more ...
Edgebanding prefinished material A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/22) -- Good morning All. I know it's possible to do almost seamless banding with high gloss mate ...
CNC Carving A Trunk A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- I've had a designer ask about making a custom bench. My sketch below. They would like ...
Re: Glue choice A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/22) -- Epoxy would be my choice today. Gorilla glue 3 years ago, and TBIII if more t ...
Re: Gorilla glue, just curious A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/22) -- Certainly, one can try to post their opinion without specifically attacking or degrading the ...
Cabinet backs and box construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/22) -- After reading all the good information in the post that Oggie started, I got thinking, wh ...
Re: 5-piece Doors with Vertical Grain Rails A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/22) -- I'd do it. Gluing veneer to both sides of the rails should work just fine. Cope and stick ...
Cutting straight and close A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/22) -- I need a way to run a motorized circular saw blade in a very straight path for 120" ...
Re: water spots on maple veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/22) -- Had a training guide when I was teaching (& re-teaching) my crew. The '"prep" s ...
Re: water spots on maple veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/22) -- Are you using distilled water? Regular tap water, or well water, has a lot of minerals. Those ...
Re: water spots on maple veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/22) -- I never scrub up glue with water and a brush. If you have to do that, you are using too much ...
Re: water spots on maple veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/22) -- I never scrub up glue with water and a brush. If you have to do that, you are using too much ...
Re: Cutting Veneer/ Carbide Blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/22) -- Well, I purchased the carbide tipped Timberwolf blade and have been using it for awhile know. Th ...
Re: water spots on maple veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/22) -- Thomas is dead right. If you put water in one spot. do all of it. Then re-sand per your SOP. ...
Re: too much clamping pressure - starved joints? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/22) -- We built near the exact top out of black wallnut 1 years ago. The top was fine when we in ...
Re: Qtr Cut Veneer Over Flatsawn A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/22) -- I agree with John. I would run the qtrs. perpendicular to the plain sawn on both sides. If thick ...
Re: Constructing arched base for coffee table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/22) -- Here is one I did a couple of years ago, vacuum bagging 1/8" bending ply with che ...
Re: Exterior veneer trusses A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/22/23) -- Orin, my suggestion if the chord and rafter are on the same plane, where y ...
Kuper stitcher parts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/22/23) -- I was wondering if anyone knows of a dealer that sells Kuper veneer stitcher parts in ...
Re: Round Veneer Flush Trimmer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/22) -- I know this may be late but. The last one I bought came from Outwater plastics. CW ...
Re: Rosewood tabletop trim repair advice. A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/22) -- "I haven't done any steam bending before... is this beyond my scope?" No ide ...
Re: Polishing Polyurtene Zebrano Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/22) -- I would smooth and adjust the sheen with Mirka Abralon pads. You won't need any compounds or liq ...
Re: using pre-finished plywood vs raw/unfinished A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/22/22) -- Mark B, What brand of one sided UV are you using that stays dead flat? The Roseburg and Co ...
Re: using pre-finished plywood vs raw/unfinished A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/22/22) -- The point is regardless of your 50-80k FLA mc mansions (florida is the dog sh$t of constru ...
Re: UIV Birch vs. Melamine A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/22) -- We use it when requested otherwise our go to is melamine. I think the advantage of the bi ...
Re: Large wood desk top with miters. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/22) -- Mdf core with whatever veneer. Connect with draw bolts or these (see pic) ...
Re: Drill bank feed speed on 35mm hinge cup drill A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/21/21) -- I am also limited to 4K RPM, and I have struggled with boring using a hinge bit in the bank as ...
Re: Veneer Technics A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/21/23) -- Burg, this is a professional woodworking site. Your question leads me to believe this is not ...
Modern smooth face on exterior doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/21) -- So as the trend is shifting to painted or even veneered modern doors we are ...
Re: when can i cheat balancing a veneered panel? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/21) -- I'd say you are going to have trouble even before doing anything on the faces. If I unde ...
Re: when can i cheat balancing a veneered panel? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/21) -- I would use Santos mahogany ply and edge band with thin solid, maybe 2-3mm. Not sure wha ...
Re: Cabinet door wood type A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/21) -- Yeah those are a lower grade of maple ply from what I'm seeing. Usually on an A grade yo ...
Veneer hot press clean A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/21) -- Hi all hope your having a good day Can any one recommend a way to clean the stainless steel shee ...
Re: Wood Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/21) -- Rich, See my first post. I was not suggesting a plain miter joint at the corners. If I ...
Re: Oak/MDF veneer panel Mold appears in finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/21) -- I really like reading everyones guesses. Too bad you didn't take Shane up on his money bet. ; ...
Re: Definition of an Ellipse? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/21) -- Keith Was the outside of the cone veneered? You mention the joint that you us ...
Given a 10k budget for a bander...my options A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/21) -- That's the amount I was given to work with. Maybe I could stretch it to 15k. Can I even c ...
Re: Veneering solid wood panels for exterior A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/21) -- Make sure you are making a balanced panel. I am assuming these are door panels. There are a few ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/21/23) -- I did that a long time ago. I was able to find a pc that was very close and I replaced the ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/21/23) -- D Brown, Sure solid butts up to plywood all the time, but not in the middle of a panel. Th ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/21/23) -- Is this project one with a natural finish, or are you staining or dying it.? ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/21/23) -- Is this project one with a natural finish, or are you staying or dying it.? ...
Re: Shop-made Engineered Wood Flooring A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/21/22) -- Hey Rich, those are good questions. The old floor is old growth long leaf ...
Re: Exterior Door Panel Longevity A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/21) -- Some more questions: The photographed panel appears to be well sealed on the ...
Re: Two sided melimine saw blade A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/21) -- Try a hollow ground blade. We had some Leitz blades with square top teeth alt ...
Re: taking 2x6x16' to 5/4" x 6 decking on moulder A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/21) -- Why not resaw off a bunch of the extra then run on the molder? Seems like that mig ...
Re: Wenge movement A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/21) -- Yes, it all makes sense. I learned about designing for movement when building ...
laminated panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (6/21) -- We are looking for a company in the Eastern U.S. that can custom manufac ...
Wood grain on top of wood grain A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/21) -- I am managing a restoration (damage caused by broken sprinkler pipes) of a wo ...
Re: Online Advertising A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/21) -- Thanks Jim BTW here is a great article about the long tail: (this is only part ...
Re: Plank door construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/21) -- I prefer the old-school way these doors were most often made. With a mortise ...
PVC edgebanding glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/21) -- hey all- anyone have experience with using aerosol 3M hi-strength 90 to apply 2mm PVC edgeban ...
Re: Cnc in small workshop A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/21/23) -- I have my 4 x 8 cnc in a corner but with a 4' space to the side wall. It is important for me to ...
Re: Veneering 3mm Hardwood to 1-1/4" substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/21) -- i'm pressing 5" wide material x 8' long. I press 8 at a time. The last owner of this Italpr ...
Re: Edgebander wheels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/21) -- There are a number of buffing wheels you can use on an edgebander 1. Cloth- great for PVC ...
Re: Miter folded end grain cabinet A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/21) -- What about making a thin veneer from the end block. ...
Re: Tall oversized raised panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/21) -- Unless cost is not an issue, I would convince them that they can save money by making a f ...
Re: Qtr Cut Veneer Over Flatsawn A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/21) -- No, you are not correct. With or without a crossband, that is a very unbalanced construction. Yo ...
Re: Veneering in the 3rd world A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/21) -- I agree with the recommendations to use epoxy if it is at all possible. I don't know if you have ...
Re: Veneering in the 3rd world A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/21) -- Well, there is a lot of options here. I would go epoxy. No matter, if you have a shop vac availa ...
Re: Veneering in the 3rd world A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/21) -- Hmmm... now there is a thought. I have a small (2 1/2 HP) shop vac and plenty access to plastic/ ...
Re: Exterior veneer trusses A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/21/23) -- The first thing that comes to mind is to ask if these are structural compo ...
Re: Endgrain Inlay A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/21) -- You have to love failure. It is a great way to see what doesn't work. Especially when ...
Re: Curved benches A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/21) -- Heated platens and IR heaters are okay for veneering onto a core but here you ...
Re: Thick or Thin? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/21) -- I've only built a few house doors, but have used 5/8" thick panels, back ...
Re: Joists as stair treads A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/21) -- What about resawing the rough faces off and glueing them on to the face of an ...
Rosewood tabletop trim repair advice. A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/21) -- I am a furniture refinisher, but currently am looking at a project that requires a bit ...
stability of a table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/21) -- Hi, I'm making a table and I wonder if it will be horizontally stable. How can I calcu ...
Re: Complete Beginner Needs Cabinet/Furniture Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/21) -- If you want to DIY this I would keep the core construction simple, and build torsion boxe ...
Re: Solid panel in vanity with reveal A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/21/22) -- I disagree that you can’t predict wood expansion, you most certainly can “predict” shr ...
Re: Solid panel in vanity with reveal A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/21/22) -- I disagree that you can’t predict wood expansion, you most certainly can “predict” shr ...
Re: Solid panel in vanity with reveal A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/21/22) -- I disagree that you can’t predict wood expansion, you most certainly can “predict” shr ...
Re: Solid panel in vanity with reveal A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/21/22) -- Center pinning from the back or space balls will work. Space balls with a 3/16" g ...
Re: Anyone here do Refacing? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/21) -- The pros like Home dumpy and the like use PSA veneer. I did one about ten years ago where ...
UIV Birch vs. Melamine A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/21) -- OK, I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I can't find specifics relevant to us. W ...
Drill bank feed speed on 35mm hinge cup drill A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/20/21) -- We'll be installing a 35mm drill bit into our CNC (Anderson Selexx) in the drill bank. The bank ...
contour edgebanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/20) -- I use a contour bander regularly and have been seeing problems where the low temp glue(pelle ...
Cross laminated timber A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/20) -- Gene W. What is your take on this material? I see it being used for very lar ...
Re: Veneer Exterior door A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/20) -- 1/2" MDF for the faces of the torsion box, and I like 1/16" or thereabouts for faces ...
Re: Vertical Plank Slab Front Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/20) -- David, I know we share a totally different take on the world, but I apprecia ...
Re: Sauna wall panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/20) -- Most common epoxy adhesives, once cured, can withstand 250 F to 300 F before ...
Re: Stave Core Stiles & Rails A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/20) -- I assume that because of your species choice that you are on the West Coast. ...
Re: Using maple and birch together A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/20) -- Exactly, was just planning to spray it all down with water based poly. The colors are sup ...
Re: stripping old paint & saving finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/20) -- jafo - if possible, please post some pictures that show the following details; Get some close ...
Re: Oak/MDF veneer panel Mold appears in finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/20) -- Update: I met with my field rep. from my plywood supplier. He also believes this is a reactio ...
Re: Oak/MDF veneer panel Mold appears in finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/20) -- So no one used steel wool in the finishing process? I'd experiment on a piece of scrap and I' ...
Re: Oak/MDF veneer panel Mold appears in finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/20) -- I'm with Tom... this is tannin bleed and a reaction to your waterborne coating... humor yours ...
Re: Does good quality plywood exist? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/20) -- I ended up using the Russian birch for a few projects. I liked the quality of the material, but it ...
Re: Gorilla glue, just curious A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (8/20) -- From my experience problems with Gorilla Glue are primarily created by lack of knowledge and ...
Re: SCM 20" Planer with spiral head A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/20/23) -- Thank you for the feedback. I currently own a 20" SCM with a tersa head an ...
Cracks in ready to paint particleboard finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/20/23) -- Hello All, The customer has a china cabinet made from "ready to paint" particleb ...
Re: Cracks in ready to paint particleboard finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/20/23) -- Looks to me expansion/contraction of the face veneer. If it was going to be painted a raw ...
Re: biedermeier table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/20) -- Mike B: Biedermeier with metal z-clips to hold the top to the curved apron? Is the dis ...
Re: biedermeier table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/20) -- That would be the plainest and most crudely made Biedermeier I've ever seen if it's au ...
Re: biedermeier table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/20) -- As Biedermeier is a period style of furniture from Germany, it makes it hard to declar ...
Re: biedermeier table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/20) -- All of the Biedermeier tables I have seen are all veneered, never wedge shaped solid w ...
Re: Help! Black spots on Cherry A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/20) -- While I agree that Oxalic acid is great stuff, I would be very cautious using it on American ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/20/23) -- Unfortunately, it's not as simple as using new pieces. It's a sequenced elevation and I pu ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/20/23) -- To repair it take a straight edge and a router with a straight cutting bit , make the cut ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/20/23) -- If you still have the width recut the joint removing the sand through. Careful re-glue wit ...
Re: Shop-made Engineered Wood Flooring A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/20/22) -- What species was the old floor? How thick will the solid wood be on top of ...
Re: Biesse vs Holzher vs Time Saver A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/20) -- We purchased a new sander late last year and had some great advice from a trusted fellow ...
Re: Radius fishtank cabinetry A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/20) -- If you know: a) that the arc is a constant curve (i.e., circular and not elliptical); b) ...
Re: Through tenon modern tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/20) -- Made a mock up. Going with veneered torsion box/biscuits/glue/screws ...
laminating white oak onto MDF substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (5/20) -- Hello, I am looking to laminate 3/8”thick x 3”wide, solid white oak plan ...
Re: Solid Wood Plank Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/20) -- Am I understanding you correctly that each outer board is glued to every inne ...
Mitre folding with a saw A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/20) -- For those of you thinking about a Mitre saw on your CNC, I recently purchased a 10 inch10 tooth PCD ...
Mitre folding with a saw A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/20) -- For those of you thinking about a Mitre saw on your CNC, I recently purchased a 10 inch10 tooth PCD ...
Re: Veneer Discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/20/23) -- That's bizzarro I've seen oak over a 100 years later that's not age. Never seen that, for sur ...
Re: Veneer Discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/20/23) -- Its to perfect not to be man made ...
Re: Tall oversized raised panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/20) -- You've gotten some excellent advice that has essentially saved your ass from what would h ...
Re: Tall oversized raised panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/20) -- I am inclined to agree with William's response. I'll ask the $64,000 question: What glue ...
Re: Exterior veneer trusses A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/20/23) -- I have glued up layers of Extira successfully with type 2 pva. I have laye ...
Re: Thick or Thin? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/20) -- The OP is Harold Pomeroy in the Glue Forum. His panels were to be back to bac ...
Re: Complete Beginner Needs Cabinet/Furniture Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/20) -- You asked a big question. Very cool on all that fiberglass stuff BTW. The cabinetry in yo ...
Re: Plywood for boxes A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/20) -- We have had many rippling problems with plywood. Probably a couple of years now. I have a ...
Re: Dyeing wood all the way through (Ebonizing) A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/20) -- I'd say you need a hard vacuum to replace the air in the cells with dye. Probably boiling hot ...
Re: Barn siding for kitchen island A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/20) -- I've used kerfcore on one job. It's heavy and hard to work with if you are ju ...
Re: Re-veneering speakers - Philadelphia A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/20) -- Thanks very much. I hope you're right! They're made by an Austrian company called Trenner and Fr ...
Re: Exterior wood door construction. A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/19) -- It makes almost no difference in your stiles whether they are made of 1 piec ...
Drawer Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/19) -- Client has me building a bedroom set with veneered drawer fronts. I will use baltic b ...
Re: Drawer Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/19) -- When doing furniture grade veneered drawer fronts like this, I like to use quartersaw ...
Re: Drawer Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/19) -- You could use solid wood instead of BB to glue your veneer to and eliminate any poten ...
Re: Colored MDF? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (11/19/21) -- I'd call and ask for a sample. It appears to be color thru howeve ...
Re: Veneering a bullnose A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/19) -- Jared, I would like to have seen what you did while it was happening. I do some compound curve ...
Re: Sayerlack crazing over sealcoat A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/19) -- thanks for the responses - i appreciate the dialog and commentary. first of all, yes, i have ...
Re: Through tenon modern tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/19) -- It is a pity if your client opts for the veneered version which is sadly quoted too l ...
Re: Vertical Plank Slab Front Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/19) -- Been discussed many times here. Usual consensus is veneer if you don't want ...
Re: Veneer moving A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/19) -- Thanks for the info everybody. Its great to be able to have a site to go to and get such great ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/19) -- Epoxy. David, Cleanup epoxy with vinegar or isopropyl alcohol(not denatured) ...
Re: conical (cone shaped) plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/19) -- We do. John Costin Veneer Services Unlimited vsu@gwi.net (207)985-7221 Custom Veneered Pr ...
Furniture Makers Identification A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/19) -- I'm restoring a desk salvaged from the Edgewater Resort Hotel in Biloxi, MS. which sur ...
Stainless steel laminated to baltic birch A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/19) -- I recently had a client request a counter top constructed of stainless s ...
Re: Honest Money Answers Please A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/19) -- I would agree with some of the other thoughts here about maybe getting a busine ...
Re: Remuneration A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (7/19) -- Mel, JWS -- This tells me that detailed metrics are being implemented within th ...
Re: Sanded through veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/19/23) -- Best way to fix is scrap that and start over. You want to provide the best possible result ...
Re: Teak Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/19) -- Hello Andy, I would recommend using a UF resin for teak as it is oily and contains silica. There ...
Re: Teak Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/19) -- I have used Unibond in the past do you have any reason to use the PPR over the unibond? ...
Re: Wenge movement A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/19) -- Although the species mentioned are very close, on the average, it is well to ...
Re: Wrapping a cone A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/19) -- Well, If you know the radius of each arc, then multiply x pi for the circumfe ...
Re: Refinishing a natural lacquer job A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/19) -- That's why I suggest toning the color onto the piece and then locking it into the topcoats... ...
Labels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/19) -- We're having trouble with the amount of time it takes to peel off our production labels o ...
Re: bonding 1/4 inch veneers to door core A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/19) -- Neither success nor failure is ever guaranteed in wood. The odds just shift. 40+ years ago I ...
Re: bonding 1/4 inch veneers to door core A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/19) -- door up for 3 months now. through cold and 30% rh and now hot with 95% rh. samples have survi ...
Re: Pen attachments for CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/19) -- Hello James, These look interesting, I like the fact that they can be replaced with regular sharpie ...
Re: saw top lube A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/19) -- i'm surprised you don't like slip-it - the gel works well for me. the main thing i like a ...
Air entrapment or entrainment on Sapele A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/19) -- We are looking for a technical reason behind a finishing problem we recently encountered. Our ...
Re: Tall oversized raised panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/19) -- I will build them using freefloating raised panels slotted into the rails and stiles. Yes ...
Re: Tall oversized raised panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/19) -- A 2nd for MDF panel stock. Do the mitered frame around the MDF then veneer both sides. Th ...
Re: Tall oversized raised panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/19) -- You said you are going to veneer to a plywood substrate. Have you considered using mdf fo ...
HELP. Did I price this out correctly? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/19) -- Hi, I've never posted to a forum before, but here goes! I would really apprec ...
Re: Is there any cabinetmakers left? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/19) -- $17 hour is low compared to union cabinet maker for our area. But at union scal ...
frameless questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/19) -- We are a face frame cabinet shop. We have done a few frameless jobs in the past but not s ...
Looking for butternut on 3/4" mdf A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/19) -- Anyone know of butternut veneer on 3/4" mdf in NJ area? Customer has a piece she sai ...
Re: Endgrain Inlay A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/19) -- My approach would be to super dry your endgrain inlay (heat, toaster oven, low oven, h ...
Re: bonding 1/4 inch veneers to door core A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/19) -- I agree with John & David 100%. You may want to consult Gene Wengert on this if you think ...
Re: desparately need a resaw solution A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/19) -- Check out the attached YouTube video - I've seen this guy at several shows and he ...
Re: Table top strip inlay adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/19) -- Your inlay will not expand or contract with the substrate. The table may expand or contract b ...
Re: Titebond 2 is NOT water resistant as claimed A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/19) -- Joel - Don't get mad, get smart! I agree that it could have been a bad batch of the glue, or ...
compatibility question A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/19) -- I have a repeat customer that i built some custom cabinet's for and he has asked me to refini ...
Re: Barn siding for kitchen island A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/19) -- Resaw the boards and make veneer out of them. Then just put it on a kerfcore ...
Re: castor on plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/18) -- I would suggest a pallet jack to move the machinery around. A pivoting caster und ...
Re: Veneering a bullnose A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/18) -- Max, I'm not familiar with heat lock glue. I'll have to read up on it but keep in mind what Joh ...
Re: Veneering a bullnose A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/18) -- For something like that,I would use Heat lock glue. ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/18) -- TB II is fine for the stave core. No worries. I think it wise to avoid water ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/18) -- I'm not sure I'm following the logic behind the argument against Ultracat. Be ...
Re: Adding a mid-run drop A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (9/18) -- Use a saddle tap T like the one in the link or the equivalent fro ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/18) -- I typically use West System. Never had a problem. I would also suggest resorc ...
Re: Concealed hinge boo boo A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/18) -- I have cut plugs on the CNC, works well. Mine were on the hinge side so didn't show much. ...
Re: Bubbling Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/18) -- I don't think atmospheric moisture is the problem. If it were, you would be seeing gaping joints ...
Re: warped slab door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/18) -- I like the Powdered Urea Resin for its workability and open time. While it is ...
Re: Is powder coating on wood a thing? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/18) -- The MDF powder coating has been around for a while I was reading this, they implied this was ...
Re: Production box miter cutting A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/18) -- Many years ago there was a Fine Woodworking article on this subject in which the author u ...
Re: Acrylic doors or PET A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/18) -- We have been switching to the PET products with 1mm matching high gloss banding and it cu ...
Re: Large MDF door ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/18) -- I'd suggest veneering the doors on a hollow, torsion box, core.It would keep building the ...
Re: EnduroVar Alternatives? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/18) -- What kind of "chemicals" are you exposing your EnduroVar to? I use GF's poly extens ...
Re: Wrapping a cone A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/18) -- Jon, I don't think this is going to work as you are hoping, because the grain ...
Re: Prefinished ply: import vs. domestic? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/18) -- I would look at Garnica Spanish company it weights 30 less than domestic poplar cores. Th ...
Quick turn around adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/18/22) -- I do a lot of work on architectural grade wood doors, they are made of a particle core wit ...
Laminating using hydraulic press + Radio Frequency A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (3/18) -- Hello everyone, I'm a french furniture maker. I use a hydraulic veneer p ...
Re: Flamible storage Cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/18) -- Short answer: no, there are no inexpensive flammable cabinets. The reason is that these are a ...
Mail sorter ideas A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/18) -- Hello, I have to quote a L shape mail sorter. It will be veneer with solid edging with a ...
Re: interior Custom Shutters A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/18/22) -- 21st Century? Do I have to join? While I am a fan of innovation, it is the ...
Making large paint grade doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/18/22) -- Hi guys. I'm a furniture, cabinet maker full time, yet always come across odd jobs tha ...
Endgrain Inlay A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/18) -- Hi all, Having a problem with a vanity top. The designer is asking for an end grain oa ...
Re: Houzz Marketplace? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/18) -- They approached me as well. Have you seen some of the crap they have listed? I told th ...
Re: Finish Cracking On Hood Vent A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/18/23) -- I agree with Bill. There is something wrong with that piece of material. The rest of the h ...
Re: mdf interior door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/18) -- I have turned down many an MDF job. I simply will not work with the stuff bey ...
Re: Titebond 2 is NOT water resistant as claimed A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/18) -- Joel, I'll mention once again. WoodWeb is a Professional Forum. We don't tolerate people who ...
Re: Titebond 2 is NOT water resistant as claimed A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/18) -- I have had one failure, not veneer, using TB3. It turns out it was a bad batch of glue,probab ...
Re: Shaker doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/17/23) -- If I did that I would probably use a maple on MDF panel, not birch. No need to use bo ...
Re: Shaker doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/17/23) -- No I meant I use a 1/4 inch MDF panel with birch veneer on both sides ...
Re: Chargers in a bar top?a A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/17/22) -- HI David, if you are open to wireless charger, perhaps a removeable venee ...
Re: How to construct a 14' wide curved soffit A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/17) -- You would have to go to a veneer house. Or make your own using MDF core. Make sure the g ...
Re: Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/17) -- TM, have you had a chance to strip a small drawer front? ...
Re: Oiled/sealed oak mirror door bowing A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/17/22) -- Thank you for your response, and apologies if I have misused this forum. I am plannin ...
Re: Yearly gross dollar output per employee A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/17) -- Cabmaker2 You're delving into minutiae I just asked a basic question. Fall off ...
Sanding MDF for paint A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/17) -- We use MDF for painted slab doors and cabinets. Our finisher insists on sanding the faces of ...
Re: 1/8" lumber veneer S2S? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/17) -- We do not do any glue up that thin. However, we do run 4/4 stock throug ...
Re: 1/8" lumber veneer S2S? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/17) -- We rip our boards with a Diehl saw, resaw the boards with the Baker. Ba ...
Re: MDF Okay For Curved Table Apron? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/17) -- I've done many curved aprons using mdf for the laminates with good success. I use 1/4 ...
Re: 1/8" lumber veneer S2S? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/17) -- Thanks for the reply. So you don't have any issues with the edge that t ...
Re: 1/8" lumber veneer S2S? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/17) -- 1/8" is fine on the jointer. I'd machine it just like 4/4. ...
Re: Need to find non-UF Glue for bent laminations A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/17) -- talked to both Titebond tech,and Daryl @ vacupress re Unibond 1. Titebond extend has the har ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/17) -- I typically use Titebond 2 Extend but the plastic resin would be an excellent ...
Re: Bubbling Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/17) -- I looked at the picture again. Is that piece being stored in a shed? That dented metal siding do ...
Re: Bubbling Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/17) -- It was a waterbased finish we applied? I have never heard of a waterbased finish causing a react ...
Re: Bubbling Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/17) -- A day in 80% humidity might just be enough. ...
Re: laminated solid oak slat panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/17/22) -- If your confident in your finish I'd just plow out tight fitting dado ...
Re: Plank Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/17) -- If the t&g pieces do not get glued together (wax the edges thoroughly) and are applied to bo ...
Re: Plank Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/17) -- Thank you guys for the response to the question. I have talked customer into letting me build st ...
Is powder coating on wood a thing? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/17) -- A long while ago people talked about it for mdf but what about wood veneer or solid stock? ...
Re: How bad is that bit A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/17) -- Chuck, We are cutting a lot of 2 sided melamine mostly but some pre-finished ply and veneers on PB. ...
Re: Production box miter cutting A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/17) -- Cutting miter folds with a Vee bit isn't the greatest if that's what you are considering ...
Glue choice A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/17) -- I have a round window frame a built from poplar staves. I need to laminate th ...
Re: Solid Wood Plank Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/17) -- Gluing the doors in the 4 corners is more then adequate. With splines of this ...
Radius stair landing A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/17) -- I need to build a radius stair landing per the attached drawing. It will be s ...
Re: Radius stair landing A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/17) -- With a landing like this I would typically kerf the back side of a pc of soft ...
hot air bander choices A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/17) -- For those of you using a hot air edgebander, have any of you had success with preglued AB ...
Re: Flattening (reasonably) curly cherry board A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/17) -- Gentlemen, thank you. I assume all of you are speaking from experience. I was about to ...
Re: shallow wide drawer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/17) -- I can second the Tandem slides. I have made some ridiculously sized drawers and have had ...
Re: too much clamping pressure - starved joints? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/17) -- I agree with the other guys. I have never seen a clamped to tight pva glue line fail. It ...
Tall oversized raised panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/17) -- I have to make 12 feet high raised panels and am worried about wood movement and installa ...
Re: Interior door veneer splitting A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/17) -- You are making the case for 'locally produced millwork" and not shipping long dis ...
Re: Interior door veneer splitting A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/17) -- I see you have a panel shrinkage issue as well. I had no idea you could get a home hum ...
Re: Curved benches A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/17) -- Ideally you can flatten out the parts or Slice it in 3-5 axis software so you ...
Re: Macasser ebony A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/17) -- I've never built anything as large as a chair out of ebony but I do cut quite a bit of ...
Re: Macasser ebony A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/17) -- Danger, Danger, Will Robinson! When you said "Ruhlmann" you set off a warnin ...
Re: Macasser ebony A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/17) -- i agree with john. consider build with mahogany and veneer with ebony ...
Re: Overhead Costs A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (1/17) -- From the top of my head We include depreciation. The reason we include deprecia ...
Re: prefinished plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/17) -- John, There is a pretty wide variety of products and brands on the market. The price poin ...
Re: Titebond 2 is NOT water resistant as claimed A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/17) -- You f#cks can naysay me all you want. It was well pressed and cured for 2 days at 90f. The mi ...
Re: Titebond 2 is NOT water resistant as claimed A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/17) -- The glue is resistant, not proof. Nevertheless, I suspect a bad bond/not enough cure time. Do ...
Re: 4'x12' walnut table top options A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/17) -- IMO a top that big out of solid is wasteful and foolish no matter how you slice it. If ...
Re: Frameless Filler Option A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/17) -- If i was in your shoes, i will get a veneer sheet of this textured laminate, double the e ...
Re: Shaker doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/16/23) -- Nope. Never had any issues that would require Bondo in the cope and stick joint and I ...
Re: How would you solve this problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/16) -- I don't think any high quality hand made furniture should be kept outside, a ...
Re: stripping catylised laquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/16) -- make sure it is solid cherry and not veneer. ...
Re: stripping catylised laquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/16) -- Good point, I won't strip veneer that way. ...
Re: Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/16) -- Here are pictures of the problem we are seeing. I hope there is not too much glare. ...
Re: Rosewood veneer. Suppliers? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/16/23) -- check out certainly wood. ...
Re: MDF Okay For Curved Table Apron? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/16) -- The bottom and back faces of the MDF ring are going to be left raw? And if its paint ...
Re: Speed Up Glueing on Exterior Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/16) -- We always allow a day at least after gluing staves with the edges before we ...
Wood Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/16) -- Doing an island for a client that looks old but has bells and whistles behind the door ...
Re: Concealed hinge boo boo A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/16) -- Maybe surface the stile about a 1/16" deep on a router table, fill the holes, then c ...
Re: Project managament software A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/16/22) -- Oggie -- I forwarded your post to my brother, who builds custom FileMaker ap ...
Euro/PB Core in older masonry home A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/16) -- Site visit with a contractor we feed. Their customer is wanting a frameless kitchen in an ...
Re: Sliced, flat veneer that is used as tambour A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/16) -- You can buy oak tambour from Rockler, and probably several other places, but why not make ...
Re: Wilsonart 30 wood glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/16) -- -Back in about 1998-2002 we were using the waterbased Wilsonart on paper backed veneer an ...
outdoor cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/16) -- Guys-I have a good returning customer that has asked me to price outdoor cabinets for a d ...
Wet mil for PVA A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/16/22) -- HI, We have been hand rolling glue for so many years now and finally got into a glue spreader ...
Re: Sheen for inside boxes A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/16) -- What Leo said. I come from remodeling, and do occasional cabinet projects. A few a year. So I ...
Re: Wenge movement A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/16) -- I never would have guessed poplar either. Knowing that does offer some mental ...
Re: Ferrara Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/16) -- Check out some of the prefinished wood veneers like treefrog. They have some like that. ...
Yet another Minwax adhesion issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/16) -- Let me say from the start to ward off the naysayers I don't consider myself a finisher but a ...
Epoxy and veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (5/16) -- I am curious about using epoxy, West Systems, as an adhesive for gluing 1/8" solids to b ...
Re: freight carrier needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/16) -- To Pete D. and others. I'd guess that 75% of what I've received via LTL has had ...
Used machinery from Europe A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/16) -- I've seen a lot of good deals on used veneer equipment in Germany. Does anyone ...
Silicone membrane A message posted at veneer (12/31) -- Does anybody know of a good source for silicone membrane for vacuum pressing ...... ...
Re: Veneer Discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/16/23) -- What's in the second picture? That looks like walnut or sapele, not oak. Does that have anyth ...
Cabinet Vision / Mozaik A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (3/16/22) -- I'm looking for 3D drafting services. I want to send someone 2D architectural drawings of case w ...
Re: Interior door veneer splitting A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/16) -- Since it's radiating from the hole in the particle board, I'd say the core of the part ...
Re: Cracking Nightmares .... A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/16/23) -- @ scott, you can go to veneersystems.com website and they have a whole shwack of glue type ...
Wide belt sandpaper selection A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (2/16/22) -- Gona try here again with a more specific question. I have done a lot of reading ...
Re: Curved benches A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/16) -- Hi Bill The benches are outdoor. We've been producing for years in european w ...
Re: Curved benches A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/16) -- I would be searching for 2-3 mm veneers. Male and female forms in a big dayli ...
Re: Curved benches A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/16) -- Massive job but I dont see it as all that bad if you opt for even shop sawn v ...
Re: Beaded Door A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/16) -- 90% of the bead board i run is 3/8 moisture resistant mdf,,panels for cope and stick or even mitre ...
Re: Wood Stain Variation Standards A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/16) -- Also looks like off the rack sheets of plywood rather than custom laid up veneer work. That m ...
Re: Biscuit Joiner A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (12/15) -- Nothing beats a lamello. We also own the lamello machine for the ten ...
Re: Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/15) -- OK - I will go take some pictures. Should have them uploaded with an hour or two. ...
Re: floating panel paint issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/15) -- We use 10mm mdf or 1/2” wood veneer for the weight. 1/4” always seem a little light espe ...
Re: How to make these without warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/15) -- Assuming that the nosing is a piece of solid, as long as the solid is milled flat and tr ...
How to make these without warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/15) -- I have to make a dozen or so of these that go into a house on the harbor. They are alder ...
Re: Fumed Eucalyptus Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/15) -- That's the beauty of the fiddleback. Just leave it the way it is and finish it. The only way to ...
Re: Diehl Veneer splicer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/15) -- Hello Paul: The thing that keeps me from spending $75-100K on a new German splicer is the compl ...
Re: Glue line quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/15) -- David, Typical epoxy like West system melt at about 200F, They start to lose m ...
12 foot cnc A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/15) -- I need to have a bunch of 12 foot veneered panels cut to size and mitered [4 ...
Re: Speed Up Glueing on Exterior Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/15) -- I am sure there are others that are more expert on RF curing than me but the ...
Re: Commercial Case Goods A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/15) -- Not a joke at all, the criticism just motivates me that much more. Hate to say ...
Re: Veneer curling A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/15) -- I guess if you have the time to go through all those steps as Dave does it, give it a try. A ver ...
Global Shop ERP A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/15) -- Is anybody out there using Global Shop for their ERP system and willing to shar ...
New Unibond 800 A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (8/15) -- I am doing a table with a base that has roller coaster like curves. In the past I've used the ...
Can you help me identify this cabinet type? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/15) -- I hope this is the correct forum— MI'd like to refinish these cabinets, but I'm not sure ...
Production box miter cutting A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/15) -- Hi Folks I am looking for a quick and accurate way to produce miters for production runs ...
Re: prime walnut yield A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/15/22) -- How long have you been a professional? Walnut has always had its own grading rules and ...
Re: Through tenon modern tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/15) -- Thanks David. Yes, I was aware of the potential for cracking. I thought even 1/8-3/16. ...
Re: Through tenon modern tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/15) -- If you build in solid, the upper edge of the leg dado will be short grain and prone to ...
Re: Q-lon Kerf In Radius Stop A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/15/22) -- We only use TB1 (interior) and epoxy(interior/exterior) in our shop as pri ...
Re: Small edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/15) -- mostly prefinished and unfinished wood veneer and 1mm wood printed pvc. Ive never had to ...
Re: Large conference table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (5/15) -- We ended up using North Creek Woodworks out of Rochester, New York as this top was lar ...
Onsite custom cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/15) -- I have heard that many European cabinetmakers actually pull up to a job with a trailer fu ...
Re: Concave Veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/15) -- Why not vacuum press it? ...
Off the shelf match Panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/15) -- Has anyone seen an off the shelf random match veneer panel like this,its a wh ...
Re: Domestically produced plywood vs. imports A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/15) -- Yup, that's definitely way too much movement for that stuff. The veneered stuff ...
weathered gray ash- killing me. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/15) -- Hey guys, I'm working on a TV console and 2 tables that are to be finished in a weathered gra ...
Hot press info A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (3/15) -- Looking for some info on hot presses. How much time would you typically ...
Re: Beaded Door A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/15) -- Rich, Or just run some bead strips, cut to length and glue them all onto an MDF backer. Apply true ...
Cabinets concealed as wall panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/15) -- This job has several recessed built in wall cabinets with front panels that a ...
Lacquer over latex paint? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/15) -- I am doing a frame and panel table top. Sapele veneer on the panel and a solid maple frame. I ...
bending particle board A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/15) -- We are repairing some church pews with a contoured back made of particle boar ...
Re: bending particle board A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/15) -- As I recall hearing once, large manufacturers in the 30's and 40's made parti ...
Re: How to construct a 14' wide curved soffit A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/14) -- you got the right idea. i would build the sub structure then attach kerfkore then veneer ...
Door construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/14) -- I saw some doors in a hotel, they were absolutely beautiful, what would the preferred me ...
Re: Blum Hinges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/14) -- They are set for 16mm. Euro kitchens are typically made from some laminate, veneer or hi ...
Festool A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/14) -- I know there is a lot of debates about festool, so can't live without it, some can't sta ...
Re: Diehl Veneer splicer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/14) -- Kevin and Charles: thanks, but Kyle is my shop manager. The machine we own was rebuilt by Lozer ...
Re: Powder Feeder Oil A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (11/14) -- Mike -- You want gearbox oil. Try using your google machine if y ...
Re: Wood over steel in a brutal climate A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/14) -- That was one of my thoughts and the reason the corners on the veneer (in my ...
Re: Large veneered doors substrate and max. size A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/14) -- Hi Robert, Yes, you definitely need to crossband that door, especially ...
Stave Core Stiles & Rails A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/14) -- I normally build my stave cores out of the same material of my face veneer s ...
Re: Veneer curling A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/14) -- One additional note, I would cross band and re-calibrate those hardwood edged boards, you're goi ...
Re: Good buy on a hand held stitcher? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/14) -- How does a stitched seam compare to a taped seam? How do you clean it off, or do you stitch the ...
Re: Graining Markers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/14/23) -- First, stop sanding through the veneer. Second, stop experimenting with product on a piece ...
Re: Veneer Issue (ultra-noob, many apologies) A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/14) -- You're never going to get a good quality finish from an aerosol can, buy some finishing equipmen ...
Re: Core telegraphing through face veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/14) -- Crossband is the preferred way of insuring that telegraphing of the core will not be d ...
Re: SUN DAMAGE ON PRE-FINISHED CHERRY PLYWOOD A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14) -- I've been down this road a few times with cherry and mahogany. Sadly, nothing will correc ...
Re: Earlywood ring separation white oak veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/14) -- cabmaker, Earlywood is synonymous with "Springwood". Latewood is occasionally u ...
Re: honeycomb core A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (6/14) -- google aluminum honeycomb panels for one idea. Also, a veneer shop could lay this up. ...
Re: Through tenon modern tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/14) -- I say veneer the top. It looks like a modernish style so not showing end grain on the ...
Re: Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/14) -- Brett, I'm assuming the specific model you are looking at is the 1303 UNO. This model has ...
Re: Small edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/14) -- Jonathan, What type of edgings are you applying? PVC, veneer, 3mm, wood, HPL, etc...? Are ...
Re: Alcohol dye stain spraying.. use a retarder? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/14) -- Bart, thanks for the heads up. I will be doing this finish on some veneered maple ply for the ...
Re: Alcohol dye stain spraying.. use a retarder? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/14) -- Just a little reminder. Veneers and solid are almost apples to oranges when staining/dying. V ...
Gray dye stain A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/14) -- Looking for suggestions for staining Quarter sawn white Oak veneered panels with a medium gre ...
Attaching 1/4" thick lumber to MDF edges A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/14) -- Our back ground is in residential face frame construction. We acquired a job requiring fr ...
Re: Mirrored passage doors.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/14) -- Be sure to get the adhesive from your glass supplier, because most will eat t ...
Most optically clear finishes A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/14) -- Hey guys, I am finishing the table surface for a modern cantilever entrance table. It is vene ...
Re: Material for picnic table A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/14) -- When wood as it comes from the tree is not exactly what we want, we modify it. Modificati ...
Re: source for honeycomb core A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/14) -- You can buy it from Vacuum Pressing Systems. It comes in 24" x 48" ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/14) -- We had a sequence match job that had two panels get damaged beyond repair. We ...
Re: Domestically produced plywood vs. imports A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/14) -- ML, that's the same stuff I've been using. The most surprising thing to me is y ...
Re: Wide Belt Sander for finishing panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/14) -- What is the manufacturer of the machine? Are you doing solid panels, veneer panels or both? ...
Re: will it work (repair question)? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/14) -- To David R Sochar: Okay I've been caught using terms I don't fully understand ...
Re: Software upgrade for generic Chinese CNC? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/14/22) -- RichC sure,im sure oil its not solution(im not taking about dirty ,this another reason why oil i ...
Re: Water Based Finishes A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/14) -- Robert, Thanks for the reply. I originally wanted to leave brand names out of my post. Howeve ...
Metal Honeycomb door with Mirror 1 side A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/14) -- We are making a door that is 1" thick x 15" wide x 96" high, W ...
Re: 4'x12' walnut table top options A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/14) -- If we do one that size we use 1.5" mdf for the form with a walnut veneer and soli ...
Re: Can anyone identify this material/finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/13) -- Family man, thanks for the help on this. I think that's exactly what I'm looking for. I ...
Re: Can anyone identify this material/finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/13) -- It may be recon Brookside veneer but you could do better by ordering sequence match rift ...
Re: Can anyone identify this material/finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/13) -- Family man, there is no grinding and printing. It's sliced, bleached, dyed, reglued into ...
Re: Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/13) -- Every door in the house, or just ones that are subject to direct sunlight? I'm thinking about e ...
Re: Flush Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (12/13) -- why don´t you change plywood for mdf + veneer? ...
Re: 12 foot Teak veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/13) -- Try Roberts Plywood, Long Island ny ...
Re: Finish recommendation over Fire-retardant A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/13) -- Thanks for the suggestion Rick. the veneer was some left over from a corporate jet interior. ...
Re: Large veneered doors substrate and max. size A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/13) -- Hi Robert, Actually, I like MDF too, but you indicated you have had iss ...
Re: Large veneered doors substrate and max. size A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/13) -- Robert, The size doesn't really matter, it's the construction that matt ...
Re: Large veneered doors substrate and max. size A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/13) -- Thanks John! What would you say the benefits of a particle board core w ...
Re: V-Groove Cutter on CNC for Solid Surface? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/13) -- To all those who want to mitre fold with router that are currently looking for a machine, I would r ...
Re: wood movement A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/13) -- Observations on cross grain construction: I have made cross grain construction items f ...
Re: Retractable pantry doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/13) -- I've never used the Hafele or Salice products, so I can't comment on those. I have used t ...
Re: Reinforced Miters A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/13) -- Geoff, By nature applied moldings are not the best design to face bad exposur ...
Re: Plank Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/13) -- It's going to cup, or the solid wood is going to crack. Solid wood moves, plywood doesn't. 5/16 ...
Re: Total price vs materials ratio? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/13) -- I'll bite. I do basically the same type of cabinets on 90% of my jobs. I work for 3 major ...
Curved and angled seat back A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/13) -- We have a job coming up that will require the back rest of a banquet to be curved and ang ...
Re: cutting veneer with an aggregate saw blade A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/13/23) -- I recommend EnRoute which is a CAD/CAM software known for its advanced nesting capabilities and ...
Re: Price of sheet goods A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (6/13) -- One of my plywood distributors has no mdf or veneer core. Another is about $125 ...
Re: Veneer from Marquetry? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/13) -- I believe the craft is called izimuya, and is one of the crafts that Japan seeks to preserve by ...
Re: Through tenon modern tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/13) -- Curious why the leg is seen through the edge of the top, but not the bottom? Sorry, no ...
Through tenon modern tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/13) -- I am making 2 of these tables in different variations. I plan on routing a "tongu ...
Re: Epoxy and veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/13) -- Yes, I have been using this epoxy for about 15 or more years for that purpose, without any pr ...
Re: White Wash on White Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/13) -- Wood bleach: some bleaches are yellower in the final results than other bleaches. We used Dal ...
Re: Venner or Solid? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/13) -- Rather than risking the thick veneer over stable substrate, IF you do it, I would suggest ...
Re: Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/13) -- Yes I can see the machine run. I do most veneer tapes. Would you say it is a good machine ...
Re: Aluminum edge band A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/13) -- I've done a few modern kitchens with 1/8 x 3/4 anodized aluminum bar stock on the edges o ...
Re: New residential shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/13) -- It's a little tough to quantify but I'll do my best -- I am a design-build operation and ...
Re: 5-piece Doors with Vertical Grain Rails A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/13) -- Scott, I think you're on to something...If I started with 11/16" thick normal grain ...
Re: Ceruse Finish On Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/13) -- I have achieved ceruse finishes a few different ways. My favorite is to stain with general finis ...
Re: Edgebander static electricity problem A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/13) -- We machine a lot of plastic on occasion, PVC, HDPE, and do solid surface on a regular basis. A case ...
Re: Edgebander static electricity problem A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/13) -- This is a problem with quite a few edgebanders and the shavings cause all kinds of quality issues d ...
Re: shiplap doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/13) -- I did these doors with 1/16" shop sawn veneer on MDF. The grooves were cut with a re ...
Re: Plywood quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/13) -- While its not high end custom layed up sheets Ive always had good luck with C ...
Re: Plywood quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/13) -- As far as core quality I find Garnica plywood to be great .It's a poplar vene ...
Re: Veneer crack A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/13) -- Rich beat me to it. See http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Contact_Cement_Failure_with_Ven ...
Re: Using air dried wood and warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/13) -- David, This map is fantastic. I happen to live and ship most of my furniture to the &q ...
Re: AWS Custom grade A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/13) -- what else would you use. Particleboard or medium density fiberboard is recommended for Pr ...
Re: Black walnut desk top A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/13) -- If they want a 1.5" thick top it is either solid with end grain showing or use ve ...
Re: Hi everyone. Happy New Year ! A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/13/23) -- BH -Happy New Year to you and all the readers of Woodweb! I retired April ...
Re: Sauna wall panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/13/22) -- There are sauna panels - veneered plywood, suitable for sauna. Water and h ...
Re: 4'x12' walnut table top options A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/13) -- There is a reason one almost never sees a solid wood walnut table 12 feet long. They a ...
Re: Yellow stain on Red Gum veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/13) -- just a thought...after the bleach try a white wiping stain (you may need to try a few reducti ...
Re: Glue spreader for solid wood glueups A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/12) -- Dave, I am not sure what you have in mind or what you are looking for, but a glue spreader f ...
Re: Three Ply Stiles A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/12) -- Regarding doors and moisture in the environment: I once ran a large architec ...
Finish recommendation over Fire-retardant A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/12) -- I've recently built a nice 12' long kitchen island, using some figured Bubinga veneer which ...
Re: Stait line sanders A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/12) -- If you mean stroke sanders, than I think they'd be perfect for what you do. Be ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/12) -- I calculate that table top at around 550 pounds. Hope you aren't working by yourself! ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/12) -- Good on you, Tristian; that's some commitment. What you need is an autoclave! Though, ...
Re: Kem Aqua plus gravity feed A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/12/21) -- I did a project with oak doors and drawer fronts. These were veneer slab doors and drawer ...
Re: cutting veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/12) -- I added a link below for a nice jig for a slider. I made something similar and I use one ...
Re: cutting veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/12) -- Rich, that is a valid question, I won't be cutting a lot, but when I do cut it I do want ...
Re: cutting veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/12) -- If you are worried about a track saw collecting dust, don't even think about a guillotin ...
Re: How Is This Door Made? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/12) -- David, aren't your photos just various versions of shop built plywood? I've ...
Re: Laminate trimming on doors with pulls A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/12/23) -- Depending on the color of the laminate, and if you're using laminate on the pull edge, ...
Re: Flush Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/12) -- You are fighting the nature of this type of door. The plank door has certain ...
Flush Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/12) -- I have an exterior door coming up that will be a flush v-groove door. I have ...
Re: Veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/12) -- I agree with Rich C on the telegraphing. The best way is simply to go to a thicker edgeband. ...
Re: Veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/12) -- To avoid the dark bleeding into the light,use a scraper instead of sanding. ...
Re: Veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/12) -- Use thicker edge banding or solid wood edge. ...
Re: warped slab door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/12) -- Replacement is the plan, we are trying to decide on the rebuild specs. David ...
Re: desparately need a resaw solution A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/12) -- I would replace whatever blade you're using with a TriMaster 1/2" -3 TPI blad ...
Re: Glue for veneer on Venetian blinds A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (8/12) -- Titebond 2 will give you a strong stable bond regardless of the heat and humidity. ...
Re: Composite nailers, anyone using them? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/12) -- mdf is a poor material for fastening with any fastener. The first time I hear about compo ...
Re: Heavy duty shelf supports A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/12) -- Yes rich, It might be two hundred pounds on a few shelves. I use 1/2" venner plywood ...
Re: methods for stable panel construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/12) -- thank you rich c. my question is for general use of panel, but i more concern ...
Beveled fingerpull A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/12/23) -- Once again I'm being asked to have a back beveled fingerpull on stain grade material ( ...
Re: Face Frame construction methods. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/12) -- Agree with Dennis too but if I were building res-cabinetry (thankfully not) in my area an ...
Re: Best technique for mantle piece A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/12) -- Walnut veneer is totally different than solid walnut boards....I assume the Mantle is being m ...
identifying built in construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/12/22) -- Hello, Im trying to identify the construction techniques in this built in. IE: based o ...
Re: Just looking for experience and wisdom? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/12) -- You have some great advice from Rich and Andrew. Good question as well. I have had a cabi ...
Re: Just looking for experience and wisdom? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/12) -- Some say to make what you like, and then sell what you make. Others say to make what sell ...
Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/12) -- I am installing a kitchen that was purchased as hardwood cabinets. But these are typical ...
Re: Alcohol dye stain spraying.. use a retarder? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/12) -- Here's a closer view of the drawer fronts on the cherry wall system, better showing the natur ...
Re: Poor quality veneer core A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/12) -- yes, and its very frustrating. Started using the mdf outer core as mentioned above from t ...
5-piece Doors with Vertical Grain Rails A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/12) -- I have a client who is wanting a typical 5-piece frame and flat panel door but with the g ...
Re: 5-piece Doors with Vertical Grain Rails A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/12) -- I would definitely be afraid to use a solid piece as I think it would eventually crack as ...
Re: 5-piece Doors with Vertical Grain Rails A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/12) -- I would be most worried about the strength of the rails. It is oak so not as bad but wood ...
Re: Tricky Veneer, substrate, inlay question A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/12) -- Look into aluminum honeycomb panels. There is a place here in Oakland, ca. that makes them ...
Re: Engineered Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/12) -- Just a guess on my part. I also asked my question in the finishing forum and got great response. ...
Re: Limitations re: tabletop size A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/12) -- I just finished a 72x72" table and was worried about cupping, but if you find goo ...
Re: bonding 1/4 inch veneers to door core A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/12) -- You don't have to refuse their work, but can you afford to make the door twice? While not all ...
Re: Slim shaker A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/12/23) -- We've done a few of this "architect re-inventing the wheel to make himself stand ...
Re: Cupping table top midway through fininsh A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/12/22) -- Tim, If you are running the heater in the day, I would put it in your veneer vacuum bag wi ...
Re: staining ebony A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/11/21) -- What thickness is your veneer, how large is the object your applying it to, what kind of ...
Re: Squared corners on cabinet front cut-out A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/11) -- Square is relative, I just use a smaller tool to clean out corners sometimes down to 1/1 ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/11) -- So, Tristian, what is your plan for managing the squeezeout on the face? Big glue-ups ...
Re: cutting veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/11) -- Not trying to hijack the topic, but the festool 55 I’ve been using can’t cut a 45 degree ...
Re: cutting veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/11) -- we use the method described in this video and it works well for us. https://www.youtube. ...
Re: cutting veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/11) -- Stacking between 1/4" MDF sheets, gluing the sandwich ends, using a 80 tooth TCG bl ...
Re: cutting veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/11) -- We usually cut from 1-10 leaves at a time. We can do more but that usually serves our ne ...
Re: Sauna wall panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/11) -- Here are some Boat guys discussing MDO v Marine plywood. I of course realize ...
Re: Exterior wood doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/11) -- Thanks for the detailed response Guys. The search turned up some good informa ...
Re: Rip saws A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/11) -- I've been working on an all-purpose 2HP micro-mill veneer resaw for five years now ...
Re: warped slab door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/11) -- They tell medical students, "When you hear hoofbeats, think horse not ze ...
Re: warped slab door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/11) -- The doors were finished in the shop and hung by us' although two of jambs wer ...
Re: warped slab door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/11) -- David, The foam is typically used for coring the decks & hulls of fibergl ...
Re: What glue are they using? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/11) -- It doesn’t do you any good to use the best glue on Earth, when the glue line ...
Plank Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/11) -- A customer has requsted me to glue up some panels with 5/16" thick tg x 3" wide on 1/2 ...
Re: How much cross-grain is it okay to glue? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/11) -- You will have no trouble gluing all the way across, IF there is no moisture change in the ...
Re: Red birch plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/11) -- FWIW, I did check on paper backed 4x8 veneer on previous project. It was readily availabl ...
Re: radiant tube heat A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (6/11) -- Hi Scott -- We have radiant tube heating and the short answer is ...
Re: Veneer from Marquetry? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/11) -- You might find some help over at this site. www.japanesewoodworking.com. ...
Josting guillotine A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/11) -- I have a gustav josting veneer guillotine. Efs 2600 model. Does anyone have a m ...
Re: Venner or Solid? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/11) -- Are these doors to be a solid 1" thick slab? They would never stay flat in solid woo ...
Re: Venner or Solid? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/11) -- As mentioned, 3/16 to 1/4" wood acts like boards, not veneer. Just because the wood ...
Re: Alcohol dye stain spraying.. use a retarder? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/11) -- I use Transtint dyes, soluble in water, DNA, and a few other solvents. I get the best clarity ...
Prefinished ply: import vs. domestic? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/11) -- I've been using prefinished import ply for several years with pretty good results. Every ...
Re: Bubinga veneer grain filling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/11) -- you could try hot hide glue.Brush it on, rub it in with a rag, squeegee off the excess, then ...
Re: Were to find wood planks for door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/11) -- If you do not already know that a door like this must be veneered, your best ...
Re: Contact cement A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/11) -- I too like the super glue. Use it as Bruce described, and even if it is really wetted down, i ...
Re: Large table top help needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/11) -- Use two sheets of MDF core veneer glued together for the top then you can trap it with ...
Re: Veneer Discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/11/23) -- Im going to go with ammonia as well. A bottle of an ammonia based product stored under the si ...
wine cabinet A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/11) -- A designer I'm working with wants me to build a wine cabinet with glass doors, led lights ...
Re: Tricky Veneer, substrate, inlay question A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/11) -- thanks for the suggestions and cautions. Its important that the thickness of the panel remain be ...
Re: Engineered Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/11) -- Have a look at States Industries "Echo Wood" (just google it). Nice product. ...
Re: Plain slice veneer plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (2/11/23) -- For walnut you will likely only see flat sliced or quartered walnu ...
Re: Can not figure out the wood/veneer! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/11) -- Hahaha! I was just about to change my vote to John van B's Black Limba! ;8>) So what was this ...
Re: P2-10 A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (2/11) -- Great glue for specific purposes. My most frequent use for it is as a clamp for miters. The g ...
Re: Interior Door Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/11) -- Rimming stable panels with solid wood that is later raised is a premium way t ...
Re: Slim shaker A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/11/23) -- ¾" veneered mdf panel. Wrap it in 1" thick solid. Mitred corners. I run a ra ...
Re: Best bandsaw for resawing A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/11) -- How many lineal feet are you looking to do? How often are you going to resaw stuff? A ...
Re: Gluing thick veneer to Baltic birch plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/10) -- We do a quick pass with 80 grit on a 6” Festool to provide more “tooth” to the substrate. ...
problems with shellac over poly... A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/10) -- Walnut burl veneer, wiped poly into wood and wiped surface clean. This was done to help set ...
Wall treatment / Lambrin A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/10/23) -- I would like some thoughts on one of my solutions for a wall treatment. I ...
Re: Making a living band sawing letters A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (11/10) -- Pete, The 4 things I listed above, Do you consider those excellent advise? And ...
Re: Squared corners on cabinet front cut-out A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/10) -- The fronts in the photo look like they were made as a hardwood frame that may have had a ...
Re: Wood over steel in a brutal climate A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/10) -- "My thinking on the birch ply is that with all the plies it would restr ...
Re: Entry door construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/10) -- That is pretty thick. There is always discussion of too thick veneers glued ...
Finished ends on melamine carcases A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/10) -- We do not want applied panels, but want to paint finished ends of wall cabinets. Jobs ar ...
Stain match A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/10) -- I've got some custom cabinets that I need to match to an existing kitchen. The kitchen doors ...
Re: Veneer Stain Bleeding A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/10) -- I've seen this issue pop up now and then. The end grain of the center panel absorbs the excess ...
Re: Adhesive strength. A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/10) -- I reface kitchen cabinets and use veneer that comes with a 3M adhesive (already applied on i ...
Conference table construction questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/10) -- Hi All, I have a commission for a 4'x14' conference table. It will have 3 pedestals fo ...
Re: The solidworks thread A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/10) -- With all due respect to Snaglpuss Solidworks is easier to learn than Autocad. Jack I did the same s ...
Re: The solidworks thread A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (9/10) -- Again I agree regarding microvellum and CV for cabinet work. But serious custom work/shopfitting is ...
Re: What glue are they using? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/10) -- What indicates that is thick solid wood for the top layer? It could easily be ...
Re: edge banding problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/10) -- I am not familiar with your bander, but we were having a problem with wood veneer tape. O ...
Re: Scratches and cloudy spots A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/10) -- I have abralon 180, 360,500 & 2000. Is that what you had in mind? I like the glass smooth ...
Re: cnc or laser cutting inlays A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/10) -- Just go to a local trophy shop for the laser work. If you provide DXF files, the cost wil ...
cnc or laser cutting inlays A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/10) -- I am looking for a source that does laser cutting of veneers for inlay work. Also someone ...
Re: Biscuit expansion in MDF, no water, no glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/10) -- Peter, I just reread your original post. This is happening in the finishing r ...
Re: Biscuit expansion in MDF, no water, no glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/10) -- I think BH may have hit it with the solvent being the culprit. Did you lay up ...
Re: Q-lon Kerf In Radius Stop A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/10/22) -- I think strip laminating is the most cost effective method especially with ...
Re: gluing Boards for shiplap A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/10) -- Why do you want to glue the boards to plywood? That always leads to problems. ...
Re: Veneering 3mm Hardwood to 1-1/4" substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/10) -- Dan, This may be too late for your project but I have been laminateing 1/4" solids to MDF c ...
Re: Curved face frame outsourcing... A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/10) -- We do these. I think we're pretty good, and so do our customers! ;8>) John Costin Vene ...
Re: Bubinga veneer grain filling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/10) -- Depending on how wide the checking is he could use Mohawk Fil-Stiks which would substantially ...
Re: Were to find wood planks for door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/10) -- Keith is correct. Things are not always what they seem. A solid core veneered ...
Re: Veneer repair A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/10) -- Use a graining marker to draw grain across the joint. You can also cut grain lines with an exact ...
Re: Veneer repair A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/10) -- If the table is important & you want the repairs invisible, furniture touch-up experts do th ...
Re: Were to find wood planks for door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/10) -- Anything other than veneer would be insane for this project. ...
Re: Gorilla glue, just curious A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/10) -- We find ourselves using loctite PL (polyurethane) construction adhesive for many applications ...
Re: Large table top help needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/10) -- Rich, thanks I believe I have it figured out. The edge of the table top needs to be 3& ...
Re: Large table top help needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/10) -- Sorry Willem, I saw the 3" but it was described as an apron. To me, an apron is u ...
Re: Prefinished birch ply A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/10/22) -- I'm pretty sure you got china birch. we gave it the old college try here. Made a lot o ...
Re: Domestically produced plywood vs. imports A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/10) -- JeffD: On the subject of Garnica. I just brought in 15 sheets (MDF face with po ...
Re: Domestically produced plywood vs. imports A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/10) -- ML, I don't know what to say. I've been using that product with the HDF faces f ...
Re: desk top veneer and nosing A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/10) -- I think it shows a slightly higher level of craft, and is therefore desirable. The joi ...
Re: Tricky Veneer, substrate, inlay question A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/10) -- I DOUBT THAT THING WILL EVER STAY FLAT. ONCE YOU REMOVE AND REPLACE PLUS MILL FLAT, THERE IS NO ...
Re: Veneer Dining Table Finishing options A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/10/24) -- If they want a "natural" finish, whatever that means it'll come with all the natura ...
Looking for cabinet builder in South Florida A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/10) -- Looking for a shop to make 9 kitchen cabinets for us in Ft Laud. Frame less s ...
Re: Ultralight MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/10) -- Sure. I have to say that I don't like MDF for tables in general, and especially those ...
Re: Ultralight MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/10) -- Mark: I don't necessarily like MDF either, but plywood is such a crapshoot and one doe ...
Re: Veneer backing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/10) -- John is absolutely right. You need to balance the sheet. ...
Re: Modern "flush" door construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/9/22) -- About 15 years ago I was hired to build a pair of french slab exterior doo ...
Re: Gluing thick veneer to Baltic birch plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/9) -- Test glue several joints - some with fresh surfaces, and some with months old surfaces. Recor ...
Re: Polyurethane & warping A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/9) -- Was the veneer by chance glued on using contact cement? ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/9) -- As I see it, you are merely making a table top at 2-1/2" x 48" x 14.5'. This ...
Re: Exterior door panel construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/9/21) -- Dave, I described the 2 or 3 piece stiles in terms of face sawn. Rift sawn ...
Re: Doug Fir veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/9) -- David, I'll check them out. Thanks ...
Re: Doug Fir veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/9) -- Have you talked to Certainly Wood? ...
Re: Table top table makers A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (10/9) -- At that width in maple and not knowing the design of the base- I would be afraid of th ...
Re: Veneer Stain Bleeding A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/9) -- I wouldn't be so quick to change products. Perhaps, that's the right answer, but it may be somet ...
Re: Seike Wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/9) -- I couldn't resist the challenge. So, using Google and my just-enough-to-be-dangerous Spani ...
Table refinish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/9) -- We are refinishing a conference table for a friend ,it is wood veneer,we sanded it down to bar ...
laminated solid oak slat panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/9/22) -- I'm being asked to reproduce this panel material to a different spec t ...
Re: 84” round solid oak table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/9) -- Harold: I'm sure someone will build it for you if you give them the money, but consider th ...
Re: Repairing Conference Room Table Finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/9) -- Thanks for the advice! I think a chemical strip is the best way to go to prevent sanding throu ...
edge banding problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/9) -- Was wondering if anyone had a similar problem or some insight on a banding issue. So I hav ...
Re: Tinted glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/9) -- I agree with wood guy miter folds I've done 10' long I've done a ton of the veneer work and ti ...
Re: HPL to HPL Adhesive advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/9) -- Solution is found and it was right in front of me and no one even though of it. I use "He ...
Wide Belt Sander for Veneer particle core panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/9) -- Is anyone using a wide belt sander for sanding 5/8-3/4" Veneer particle core panels? ...
Re: Attaching Blocking A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/9) -- MarkB is on the right track. Do you have a Beam Saw? You could dowel and glue ...
Re: Vac pressed panels warping?!?! A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/9) -- I think all of the barrel shaped panels I have done have had ply cores, and th ...
Re: Vac pressed panels warping?!?! A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/9) -- Too much glue not enough time. Leave them in for a full day or overnight. I su ...
Re: Q-lon Kerf In Radius Stop A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/9/22) -- Mack, I’ve been enjoying your curved window and door posts on Instagram! He ...
Re: Upholstered curved chair backs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (5/9) -- Thanks Keith for the comprehensive input. I did have a thought about the thin ply of ve ...
Re: Douglas Fir Cracking A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/9) -- I have had similar problems with furniture grade Douglas fir. I am not sure whether the ...
Re: Finishing Both Sides - Hoadley vs. Flexner A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/9) -- Wood floors are not coated on both sides? Many acoustic guitars are not coated on the inside? ...
Re: Loosing money year after year A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/9) -- I'm a 1 man shop doing the same kind of kitchens. Contemporary for a couple of l ...
Re: Ceruse Finish On Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/9) -- I've done this type of finish on rift white oak. sand normal 120 or 150. Clear coat with conversi ...
Software solution for cabinet door business A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/9) -- Hi, We manufacture 5 piece wood cabinet doors. We input the data into excel, which produces a BOM fo ...
Re: Touch up for clear lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/9/22) -- Shop shut down all employees spread to different ends of the earth. It’s clear lacquer. The ...
Re: Curved work A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/9) -- Years ago I worked for a company that did tons of curved reception counters. We used to la ...
Re: Interior Door Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/9) -- Solid wood moves, and no two pieces the same. It could be the original panels ...
Re: Floating Bartop Construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/9) -- There are so many unknowns in your post that it is difficult to give an opinio ...
Re: Modern "flush" door construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/8/22) -- Hi Jack, We have build doors like this by routing and inserting solid stri ...
Re: How would you solve this problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/8) -- I’m one of the resident WW boatbuilder/woodworker guys. I have done thousands ...
repairing a finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/8/23) -- I left a AA battery (new) on my desktop for about a month and I saw a weird spot under it ...
Re: Cantek Upcut?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/8) -- I set up a new shop in late 2010, early 2011. I am a 6000 sq foot custom shop, mai ...
Re: Veneer labor A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/8) -- Beer is nice but spending the $500 on a vacuum bag and doing it yourself for free in the future ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/8) -- That is a very interesting idea Mark - relieving the laminating face of the cord with ...
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 ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/8) -- An edge grain butcher block is more stable than a face grain butcher block. Show quart ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/8) -- ... hopefully to simplify, the fundamental question is which orientation gives a great ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/8) -- I would re-think that choice of using QS and rift, the way you plan. It will cost a lo ...
Re: Home Depot Plywood problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/8) -- We gave up on Columbia. As their rep said when we complained about the crappy sanding job ...
Re: Wilsonart 1731 adhesive delamination problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/8) -- Great information Robert! I would definitely agree that there is no inherent problem with the ...
Re: titebond III for HPL A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/8) -- Hi, I recently did some backsplashes with titebond 3 , vacuum veneered large face down in ...
Veneer Stain Bleeding A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/8) -- Recently we have started seeing what we are calling bleeding. (Picture Attached) We have not cha ...
Re: Veneer Stain Bleeding A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/8) -- Myles, Try a clean rag with a blast of air. The rag to catch the stain flying out of the gap, th ...
Re: Veneer Stain Bleeding A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/8) -- Yup, compressed air and maybe not flooding the stain on so heavy near the rails and stiles. ...
Re: Hot press clamping time I need advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/8) -- If this is an ongoing production project then you may want to do some tes ...
Re: fabricating 'standard' handrail fittings A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/8) -- My clients are not all in the 1% or whatever. Some are rather normal people. S ...
flattening laminate A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (7/8) -- I've got some phenolic backed veneer which came rolled up in a box. Is th ...
Re: Quick Veneer Tape Application A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/8) -- I have a Dennis taper that would do end taping with a slight modification. It would be good for s ...
Attaching Blocking A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/8) -- I am looking for more efficient ways to attach solid blocking on top and botto ...
Re: Can I use carpenters glue on my MDF shelves? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (5/8/23) -- Yes, carpenter's glue can be used on MDF shelves. However, since the shelves are lam ...
Re: floating panel paint issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/8) -- What is your paint? Lacquer? Been doing paint grade doors for years and never seen that ki ...
most water-resistant laminate glue method? A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/8) -- Gents, I am only familiar with production of laminate countertops using spray-on contact adhes ...
Re: Veneering 3mm Hardwood to 1-1/4" substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/8) -- You may be OK then. You would want to use a low temp & a rather long time in the press. For a ...
Re: Veneering 3mm Hardwood to 1-1/4" substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/8) -- How much will it be thinned by sanding? 3mm is too thick finished, it will act like lumber and wi ...
Re: Veneering 3mm Hardwood to 1-1/4" substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/8) -- They are only 5" wide x 96" long - like door stiles. I have a couple hundred to do so w ...
Soda Blasting for Stripping A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/8) -- We got out of flow-over liquid stripping several years ago, subcontracting that work to anothe ...
Touch up for clear lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/8/22) -- Good morning. I’m spraying gloss lacquer on some maple plywood. There’s a few burn through ...
Re: Touch up for clear lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/8/22) -- I'm confused. Are you spraying tinted lacquer or clear? The burn through is just through th ...
Re: Curved chair backs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/8) -- My 0.02 would be to do away with any notion of steam bending straight away. Second woul ...
Re: Quality of walnut going down A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/8/24) -- I've been around long enough to see that happen with several species. Spanish Cedar, ...
Re: Interior shaker doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/8) -- You can use poplar for the frames and casings. It paints well and is hard enou ...
burl veneer glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/8) -- What kind of glue would you recomend for walnut burl in a cold press for a rigid glue line and ...
Re: burl veneer glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/8) -- Unibond 800 available from vacuum pressing systems in Maine. Or, any other UF resin. ...
Re: Veneer identification help A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/7) -- It looks like very old Walnut. Go and get some walnut samples to stain to match prior to taking ...
Re: Digital Locks A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/7) -- Dav id, The majority of Commercial casework is flush overlay, either laminate or veneer o ...
Re: Frameless cabinet questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/7) -- Rich and leo both have good ideas heck they are all good,, I can tell you are sincere and ...
Re: Finish marquetry piece A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/7) -- I agree. I have some marquetry and decorative veneering experience. That is very nice work, s ...
Cracked Laminate A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (12/7) -- I relaminated an older, existing column at a retail location around a ye ...
damage by other trades after delivery A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/7) -- We delivered a whole apartment of custom cabinetry and completed installation. The is a f ...
Re: Large solid wood panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/7) -- Thanks for the idea on veneers. Unfortunately, I don't have a vacuum press and living ...
Re: Dining table and bar top - solid vs veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/7) -- ... one more picture of the samples, it wouldn't let me load them all together. ...
Re: Veneered Jamb Extension A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/7/23) -- Sorry I should have mentioned it's a window. Unfortunately in this area it's possible to have ...
Re: Veneered Jamb Extension A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/7/23) -- Why not look into some sort of solid surface material that has a similar color? Might be a li ...
Re: Veneered Jamb Extension A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/7/23) -- So you are asking about a window sill then? Water running down a window will cause little dam ...
Re: veneer problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/7) -- Google I know you said the directions said an hour for glue up but that sound short to me ...
Re: Hot press clamping time I need advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (8/7) -- Sorry I am gluing a bunch of 1/15" veneer in stacks that total 0.5&q ...
Clamping Parquet Using Epoxy A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/7) -- Hello, this is a follow up question to a post i uploaded month or 2 ago. Got s ...
Re: Veneer Issue (ultra-noob, many apologies) A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/7) -- I need to know exactly what type of lacquer it is. Different lacquers have different open times. ...
Re: Edgebander Glue Color Switch A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/7) -- I rolled the dice with our new bander and tried clear (ish) pellets, and they've worked re ...
Re: Best All Around Glue for Glue Pot Bander? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/7) -- We have the same bander and run the Dorus 217 natural for .5mm pvc and 1.5mm veneer coil. ...
Re: large wood corbels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/7) -- Dale - Thanx - they were a lot of work !!! Ended up using PSA backed maple ven ...
Re: Stroke Sander: Good for finish sanding? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/7) -- I second everything Rick says above, he's spot on. I've used four of them in my car ...
Re: Q-lon Kerf In Radius Stop A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/7/22) -- If I’m laminating veneers I skip the glue at the depth of the door stop the ...
Re: optimization dilemma A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/7) -- I optimize for all kinds of sizes, but our distributor carries all sizes of the thicknesses we typic ...
optimization dilemma A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/7) -- We're setting up for a new cnc. I've been looking at what size material to use and it's a bit of a 2 ...
Re: optimization dilemma A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/7) -- I think the best initial move would be to take a look at nesting your most common components in the ...
Re: Bubinga veneer grain filling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/7) -- Your finisher is using the best approach available to him with using polyester... using paste ...
Re: Bubinga veneer grain filling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/7) -- try paste wood filler. or if the voids are too big for that you could use epoxy resin thickene ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/7/22) -- Sorry, you stated that " time was not a problem" ....hope whatever u do works out ...
Re: KPI - production / payroll A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/7) -- We are a smaller shop doing similar work. Specializing in curved case work, curv ...
could use some Help psa cracking? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/7) -- Hi I am doing a cabinet refacing using psa alder veneer and from handling it with my slitt ...
Used HolzHers: Glu-Jet vs. Granu-Press A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/7/23) -- Low volume shop in the market for a used bander and looking for advice. Require pre-mil ...
Re: Vacuum Psi vs. Glue Specs. A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/7) -- Good thread. I don't see any of it as argumentative. If anything, my fault is ...
Re: Interior shaker doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/7) -- For me it would be simpler in all regards to use veneered MDF for the panels. ...
Frameless cabinet questions A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/6) -- I do almost exclusively face frame inset door cabinet construction. Recently my daughter ...
Bubinga panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/6) -- I have a client who recently purchased a new home. They want to add some cabi ...
Re: "Combed" wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/6) -- A brush sander will create this effect in woods and in thick veneer. Textured melamine pa ...
Re: Veneer labor A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/6) -- The knowledge I was seeking was a general guide to appropriate pricing. At least get the job, ma ...
Re: Large solid wood panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/6) -- Do what every other furniture maker in the business does….use veneer. Plywood and soli ...
Re: Veneered Jamb Extension A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/6/23) -- Is that an outhouse door? How does a bathroom door see ice otherwise? ...
Re: Large interior door options A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/6) -- Thank you SG, I like the torsion box construction as well but because the pan ...
Large Conference Table A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/6) -- We are doing a large conference table 6' x 24' in a boat shape with flat ends. We are goi ...
Re: Home Depot Plywood problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/6) -- I've got to agree with all the above posts. We buy from distribution yards. Most of them ...
Re: Glue for veneer on Venetian blinds A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/6) -- How do you make a Venetian blind? Stick your finger in his eye. Carry on........ ...
Re: New Wide Belt Sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (9/6) -- A segmented platen is OK for sanding solid wood. Its purpose is for veneer sanding. ...
Shipping Orders A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/6) -- Until now all of my orders have been within driving distance of my shop. I just ...
Re: conference table substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/6) -- gentlemen, thanks for the replies. i thought about torsion box but my previous experience ...
No-bleed stain on plywood? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/6) -- I need to stain a chess board pattern on plywood, with darker and lighter tones for dark and l ...
Re: Edge gluing plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/6) -- If plywood and running on the shaper, run face down. Plywood will vary in thic ...
Re: edge banders A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/6) -- If it’s not used often and only for thin wood veneers than the virutex will do the job ver ...
Re: Biscuit expansion in MDF, no water, no glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/6) -- Peter, you state "Even joints at the field assembly joints where there is ...
Re: bleached walnut A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/6) -- Probably metal particles from inside your shop and on the veneer. Little bits of steel wool is ...
Re: Veneering 3mm Hardwood to 1-1/4" substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- If the last guy was using 2000 psi, that would be about 136 bar on that gauge. Your 5" x 8' ...
Re: Interior door veneer splitting A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/6) -- I had to fly to Alaska a few years ago because a cabinet door package that we made in W ...
Experienced noob needs molder selection advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/6) -- Aloha friends at Wood Web I'm a professional wooden boatbuilder who just crossed th ...
Stave core cabinet doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/6) -- I recently built 4, 5 piece doors 16" wide by 60" tall with 4 1/2" stiles a ...
Re: Good blade for a slider A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (4/6) -- I have been using sliders for 34 years. Many different brands and I ha ...
Re: Veneer Discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/6/23) -- Leaving a cleaning rag used with ammonia based cleaners like Windex will evaporate fumes that ...
Re: Veneer Discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/6/23) -- Oxalic acid is the chemical that will remove the blackening in oak due to metal staining, but ...
Re: Best Material For a Folding Table Top Surface A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/6) -- I just saw 10-12 examples of Panolam at Richelieu today. MDF faces, veneered with anyth ...
Re: changing demographics and consumer tastes A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/6) -- Our demographic hasn't changed much 35-65 year old professionals or former profe ...
Re: Thin wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/6) -- Dan, I've got a Woodmizer band mill, and One thing I've done, is to run down the cant ...
Re: Making mitered speaker cabinets efficiently A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/6) -- We miter fold on a flat table CNC, we tape before we fold, a fold across the grain needs t ...
Can not figure out the wood/veneer! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/6) -- Hello Woodworking Prefessionals, I have been looking all day for this wood species and have had n ...
Re: Vacuum Psi vs. Glue Specs. A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/6) -- Here is a specific question I have been unable to reason out on my own, or get ...
Re: Vacuum Psi vs. Glue Specs. A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/6) -- Ok, so if I have it right, then if have a 10 x10 panel with crossbands and fac ...
Re: Edge detail A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/6) -- Sorry, I missed the caul part in the original post. I think Tony's method is about as good ...
Re: Edge detail A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/6) -- I don’t know the exact footage but it’s a large house with this finger pull detail everywh ...
Edge detail A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/6) -- Happy New Year The attached photo was provided by the designer...I’m trying to figure out ...
Re: Edge detail A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/6) -- Alan: Interesting looking product. Have you used this before? I would be curious how it wo ...
Re: Panel Saw Blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/6) -- We used to use a slider exclusively and have always used Leitz blades. We are cutti ...
Re: Building custom cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/5) -- We have been building similar cabinets with several veneers. I would be happy to see if w ...
Re: Conference table A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/5) -- Quarter sawn white oak veneer laminated to mdf with a balanced match layup would be a via ...
Re: Diehl Veneer splicer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/5) -- I believe Paul Downs, who is not far from you, has a similar machine. You might try contacting h ...
Re: Veneer labor A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/5) -- Small jobs we do for cash only and try to make $250/hour. I know it sounds crazy but when you ad ...
Re: Veneer hot press clean A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/5) -- We had a 4 post Italpress and covered the top and bottom platens with .010 thick mylar. We rigge ...
Re: How Can This Be? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/5) -- 3 layer panels for flooring, cabinetmakers and doormakers have been around in ...
Re: Sauna wall panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/5) -- Thanks Adam. I don't plan to use epoxy, it is expensive and takes a long time ...
Re: Interior door construction question A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/5/23) -- We make plank doors on a regular basis. Agree that if the 8’ tall door has ...
Re: Glue for veneer on Venetian blinds A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/5) -- The slats most likely have a finish on them either paint or a clear coat you will need to adhe ...
Re: Training an CNC operator hybrid A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/5) -- I think the undercurrent may be that we've all either been there, or are there, ...
First edgebander for small shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/5) -- Trying to pick out an edgebander for my small custom shop. we just got a giben g4 evo cnc ...
Re: bubbles and extra fine tips A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/5) -- I am spraying a wide variety of veneers and the grain pattern varies a lot so for me it"s ...
Re: resurfacing cabinet doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/5) -- Why do you want to use mdf? I would use particle board, it is way cheaper, lighter, adhesi ...
Re: Fire retardant finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/5) -- I wonder if you could use fireproof mdf, such as medex as a core for veneer panels and make up ...
Re: Glueing formica to old formica situation A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/5) -- Solution is found and it was right in front of me and no one even though of it. I use &quo ...
Re: High End-- Low End A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (6/5) -- That is a crock, if low end is frameless, high end is face frame, and then what is beaded inset? I h ...
Re: Front door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/5) -- In the shop I used to work at in Upstate NY we used to put blue foam between f ...
Lamello lipping planer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/5) -- Anybody out there using one of these? I'm considering purchasing one but not sure if I nee ...
Re: Gluing solid wood to walls A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/5) -- Dave, I think your plan is about right. I like your adhesive choice, but think ...
Re: Earlywood ring separation white oak veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/5) -- Most contracts tell you not proceed, I would put it in writing and get a waiver, make sure ...
Re: contact adhesive, veneer and finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/5) -- The paper is an isolation barrier. You should be able to use any coating on it. I did a large ...
Re: Epoxy and veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/5) -- did you bother to click the link at the bottom of my post? This is a boat building epoxy sourc ...
Re: Epoxy and veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/5) -- Keith, Yes I have been in communication with the marine epoxy company that you posted. It is a ...
3m Peel and stick spec. ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/5) -- Does anyone know what the 3m product spec. or # is for the peel and stick adhesive film us ...
Re: Units of measurement for cut lists A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/5) -- well every system has internal units and external units, conversion should be pr ...
Re: Preferred bit for 5mm line bore, in melamine A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/5) -- weather brad or vpoint ,,pierce into the spoil board 1/16" will clear the melamine egg shell/pl ...
zipper vacuum bags A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (4/5) -- Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has tried out the zippered vacuum bags ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/5/22) -- Hey dr, well you got one reply that shows you a way forward, it will work, to varying degre ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/5/22) -- PS: as always " DO THIS ON SAMPLES FIRST" never on the actual project.!!! ...
Re: Rusty jointer A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/5) -- I have heard that good machine makers let their castings 'relax' or 'age' for sever ...
Re: countertop core A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (3/5) -- I see "confusing" specs from architects all the time. They don' ...
Re: Dust collector for Hofer veneer saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (3/5) -- what size is the inlet? I have had great luck with my Oneida dust ...
Re: Hess Mobil edge press A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/5) -- Hi Kevin -- We have one and I would be glad to discuss with you if you want to ...
Re: Solid wood stair treads A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/5/22) -- Any reason why they have to be solid? I’ve often seen with with a plywood c ...
Making mitered speaker cabinets efficiently A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/5) -- I'm planning to make speaker cabinets in small batches (a dozen or so at a time) and I wis ...
Re: Making mitered speaker cabinets efficiently A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/5) -- Miter-fold the veneer and run the grain the other direction. Speakers are notorious for sl ...
semi-open pored woods and air entrapment A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/5) -- someone brought up air entrapment and i wanted to get some ideas for how to avoid this. i'm no ...
Re: Curved chair backs A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/5) -- Steam bending, veneer lamination, or band sawing to shape are your 3 choices. ...
Cnc working center to router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/5) -- We are a European factory specialized in manufacturing Solid oak furniture. Recently we ordered a sc ...
Re: Brush sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/5) -- Al I had a superbrush 36x2. It worked well, but I thought the same as ryan, it ...
Re: Walnut Veneer Blisters A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/5) -- Lose the HHG and go with a vacuum press and poly or UF glue. ...
Re: Holzher edgebander glue nozzle clogging A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/5) -- I am way late on this response but Jay is correct. An ongoing problem like this are most g ...
Re: Wall cladding material A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/5) -- I would lay face veneered MDF strips on larger 1/2" ply panels with the n ...
Re: Mitered corners on solid table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/4) -- I've done a lot of these type of table tops. The only way I'll do it is with a veneer ...
Re: Mitered corners on solid table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/4) -- Typical of a veneered top with solid edge detail. We do them all the time. You wrap a ...
Re: Curved hood assistance A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/4/23) -- Contact adhesive to stick down the veneer. You want to do just like Leo di ...
Wood edging a quartz countertop A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/4/21) -- I have a client requesting an island top that is quartz with a 12" wo ...
Re: Exterior Glue Failure - Part One! A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/4) -- TB 1 is a heat responsive adhesive. You can use it as a veneer contact cement ...
Re: Solvent Pop A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/4) -- If you don't get bubbles on one piece of wood, but you do on another, then the paint can't be ...
Re: Exterior Door Stain A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/4) -- Thanks Robert. I'm aware of problems that occur with a storm door over a wood door. In this c ...
Re: How Is This Door Made? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/4) -- John, Thick veneers can't be glued solid without tearing up either themselves ...
Sauna wall panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/4) -- A designer asked me to make some wall panels for a sauna similar to those in ...
Re: Wooden sink A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/4) -- Hi Guys, I recently about spent about a year and a half working with this cust ...
Re: Too much Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/4) -- Excellent for you next creative bent lamination creation! If you're going to burn it, I'd be happ ...
Finger Pulls A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/4) -- Looking for input about making finger pulls on modern flat slab doors- both painted and st ...
Re: Another titebond failure? A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/4/24) -- Had the same problem with exterior tri-bound, when the glue gets wet it gets soft then when ...
Re: Cheaper line cabinetry A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (4/4) -- I don't think you have to stick with furniture grade plywood. Save that for the ...
Re: Black Walnut Tree A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/4) -- Most mills would go over it pretty thoroughly with a metal detector. Even so, chances ...
Re: Black Walnut Tree A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/4) -- Wow! Thanks Tennessee Tim & EC Aumiller, I'm pretty certain there is no metal. The ...
Re: Black Walnut Tree A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/4) -- IF everything is as stated AND not hollow the first 2 cuts could be veneer and that wo ...
Re: Black Walnut Tree A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/4) -- T.Tim has info you asked about.. after you cut it down, you can often see black or oth ...
Re: Black Walnut Tree A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/4) -- EC Aumiller, Could you please explain what you mean by metal? If you mean nails or hoo ...
Re: Veneer Discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/4/23) -- What cleaning product are you using? Anything with ammonia will react with oak. Curious that t ...
Re: Veneer Discoloration A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/4/23) -- Looks like a moisture situation since it's centered on the sink. Oak goes black when steel and ...
Re: Engineered Stiles out of Accoya A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/4) -- Was your comment to me Adam? Sapele has a dimensional change of 4.8% radially, ...
Re: Veneer Tearing Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/4) -- Your website has a quote that says" Who wants to make the same mistake twice ?" It woul ...
Re: Stave core vs. 10/4 A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/4) -- We no longer make doors because we can buy nicely made doors cheaper than we c ...
Re: Beaded drawer front A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/4) -- We do this, using a veneered central panel. I would not put the solid bead trim around a p ...
Re: Beaded drawer front A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/4) -- Just resaw a veneer off the oak and glue it to MDF. No way to put that wide of trim around ...
Re: Torsion Box Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/4) -- Given that the "stiles" appear to be only 4" wide you can proba ...
Re: Pizzi compressor fitting A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/4) -- Those glue tanks are supposed to be portable, so the air fitting is a tire inflation fitting. ...
Re: Waterborne veneer bubbling A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/4) -- If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times; " if it is to be painted than it shou ...
Re: Constructing arched base for coffee table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/4) -- That table looks vaguely familiar..... I have to say that as the designer - er - maker ...
Re: Constructing arched base for coffee table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/4) -- Cross-post from "unique..." On another note: Who here would make a "tabl ...
Re: Engineered Flooring A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (3/4) -- Not sure who is left these days but I'd reach out to Ogden Group and W ...
Re: Material price increases A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/4/22) -- I run a one-man shop. I’ve standardized as much as possible. Best approach so ...
Wood door with formica A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/4) -- Hi all hope ur having a great day I dont know if this the right forum to post ...
Condo paneling A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/4) -- Hey all, I've been asked to bid some paneling around entry doors at a condo complex. The d ...
Re: Condo paneling A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/4) -- Thanks Alan. In regards to the finish, is the finish itself fire-rated? From what I'd read ...
What comes around goes around A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/4) -- We sometimes bemoan the time we spend with a prospective client and wonder if we ...
Re: Cutting Veneer/ Carbide Blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/4) -- Well, I went ahead and ordered the carbide tipped Timberwolf today. It was priced between the Len ...
Re: Veneer Dining Table Finishing options A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/4/24) -- If you're looking for suggestions regarding the finish I would post your inquiry in the finish ...
Curved door blanks A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/4/22) -- Looking for a source for some quarter round curved door blanks with a 24" inside r ...
Re: Brush sander A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/4) -- Ryan, Have you ever run a veneered panel through the wire brush? I’m thinking ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/4) -- Thanks for the follow up info., all. The 7 mm used in Germany that you noted, ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/4) -- John The 7 mm is on a solid wood stave core and that is safe. Check out the li ...
Re: Veneer LampShade A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/4) -- Put a brighter bulb in the socket :-) ...
Re: Rift White Oak Flush Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/3/21) -- I just paid $9.42 b/f for 4/4 Rift White Oak yesterday! The photos are jus ...
Customer relations A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/3) -- A customer out of the blue decides she wants the shelves on this island as well as the si ...
Re: Glueing up Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/3) -- This method is not the best. White glues are an evaporative cure glue and the best glue line is ...
Re: Mitered corners on solid table A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/3) -- My first thought is how does she know it is solid wood? You could offer random matched ...
Re: Finish End Panels Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/3) -- Randy, I'd have to say no. Avoiding as much painting as you can? Once you are set up to paint ...
Re: Curved hood assistance A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/3/23) -- Karl, What do you use to adhere the veneer after the fact? ...
Re: Exterior Door Stain A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/3) -- This door is behind a storm door on a covered porch. It gets direct sun for a couple of hours ...
Re: How Is This Door Made? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/3) -- I don't know how that door was made, but why couldn't you use a typical slab ...
Re: Concealed Hinge for Overlay Closet door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/3) -- I'm trying to visualize a scenario that would require two species for the typ ...
Re: Concealed Hinge for Overlay Closet door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/3) -- The doors will likely be 2 sheets of particleboard veneer glued together. ...
Re: Bora Care causes glue adhesion issues?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/3) -- The answer is, no, but I'll at least guess: Bora care is formulated for stick-built hou ...
Re: Veneer panel layup A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/3/23) -- Columbia Panel, High Point, NC ...
Re: Myth of the E-Myth A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/3) -- Not at all. In fact, I think it important that the distinction be made between a ...
Re: quilted maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/3) -- The veneer matching leaves something to be desired. The two leaves on the right are slip-match ...
Re: Bubbling Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/3) -- I never did like using the plywood with two mdf faces. My suppliers call it Classic Core. Every s ...
Re: table refinish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/3) -- I've done a fair amount of refinishing jobs. I never sand to remove a finish. Never. I use Kle ...
Re: Epoxy and veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/3) -- Thanks guys, this is helpful ...
Re: Walnut butcher block island top. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/3) -- It sounds like you are planning to just cut little blocks that you try to corral some way. ...
Re: Plywood price jump? A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (5/3) -- 3/4" China birch is still around $40 a sheet from my supplier, but I pay al ...
Re: Slab Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/3) -- we built a 4x9 slab door with pivot hinge and a 2x9 fixed panel next to it. we ...
Re: Interior with painted cabinets?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/3) -- I use mdf for certain things but I don't think it's a good idea for finished ends especial ...
Re: Europly warpage A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/3) -- Well they certainly don't have to say don't build boats or clad the outside of your house ...
A trick with steel wool you would never think of A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/3) -- There was water damage to the top of a buffet that left black marks amd big rings in the venee ...
Re: Contact cement A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (4/3) -- The reason for the question is this, sometimes I have to take a particle core wood door let's ...
Re: Black Walnut Tree A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/3) -- If it is solid with no metal in it, your best bet is to sell it for veneer... then tak ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/3/22) -- There are always "ways"...... to do any type of cover up of unwanted wood charact ...
Re: Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/3/22) -- Chemmy, Time is not a problem. I was thinking to use bleach. Would it work? ...
Re: prefinished panels with dents A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/3) -- it's definitely wood veneer on mdf. I think it's red oak then bleached then stained. I filed ...
Re: Challenging finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/3/22) -- Mark, This type of wood/color contrast is not that unusual with tables - dining, conference ...
Re: Panel Thickness A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/3) -- Sadly, I am aware of "shaker crown" or "Shaker crown". Fortunately, I ...
Re: printing on plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (2/3) -- There are companies out there that do laser jet (or is it ink jet) pri ...
Cutting and assembling Starboard A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/3/24) -- I have a project with a new product for me and could use a couple of tips. 3/4" St ...
exterior wood choices for doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/3) -- I priced a job for some exterior doors 4' x 8' in poplar, and have since lande ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/3) -- "John said Thanks Joe. The question though was do you have any examples o ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/3) -- Thanks Joe; lots of good info. in there, from hard won experience I'm sure. Ni ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/3) -- John, The 3 to 4 mm is for visual quality. In Germany the norm veneer for exte ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/3) -- John - A couple of things. If I saw what I thought was a well constructed comp ...
Re: Rift White Oak Flush Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/2/21) -- being 7' tall doors with typical lumber - the most veneer I can possibly g ...
Re: Gluing thick veneer to Baltic birch plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/2) -- I am on the side of Epoxy. West System or Total Boat. Overkill or expense be damned. So, you ...
Re: Gluing thick veneer to Baltic birch plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/2) -- Under the for what it's worth category... I would suggest a UF resin such as Unibond. It's ea ...
Re: Cash and carry plywood on Long Island A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/2) -- Robert's Plywood in Deer Park. Highly recommend them for sheetgoods and lumber. They supp ...
Re: Band/Resaw Recommendations A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/2) -- We have a smaller Baker that has worked very well. Max width is about 8 1/2&q ...
End Panels @ Fridge A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/2) -- I want to build my 12" deep upper cabinets to continue over the fridge without incre ...
Re: End grain veneer table top? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/2) -- Thats what I thought too. I had a conversation with 2 shop owners (over 20 years exp. ...
Re: Gluing VS Floating Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/2/23) -- I've had bigger slab doors twist up on me too. Mdf core, veneer both faces, .5mm bandi ...
Oak pores more pronounced A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/2) -- I have a project in 1/4 sawn white oak veneer where the client wants the pores of the oak to ...
Re: Rosewood Alternative A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/2) -- You could try a man-made veneer, like Brookline. It's not a perfect match, but definitely ...
Re: Guanacaste Kitchen Cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/2/23) -- Hmm, they only have quatersawn. That's not the same look. Also, that stuff is so costl ...
Re: Exterior door panel construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/2/21) -- First bit of advice is to hire an experienced door maker unless this is yo ...
Re: shelf span A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/2/21) -- The only advantage of a torsion box shelf over a solid wood shelf of the same thicknes ...
Uses for vacuum compressors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/2/21) -- I have been vacuum veneering for years now and have several vacuum compressors. I woul ...
Re: How Can This Be? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/2) -- Adam - We use Gorilla glue when we use urethane glue, but have bought larger ...
Re: Finishing a Dining Table Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/2) -- Thank you for your responses. To DennyJ: Staining would sort of defeat the purpose of the ske ...
Re: Edgebanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/2) -- It seems that the wood with a paper backing intact is peeling away. It starts on one edge ...
Re: The mechanic always drives a jalopy.. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/2) -- MarkB: I would consider using marine grade Baltic birch and put walnut (or whatever) venee ...
Re: out door furnirure marine plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/2) -- Marine plywood can be used painted or varnished on vertical or sloped surfaces (really ...
Re: Quick Veneer Tape Application A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/2) -- Brian, I wish I had a better answer, but the rollers weren't very effective, the glue thread appl ...
Re: Too much Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/2) -- Bob Van, If it hasn't gotten wet, it will BURN. I used to use 8" shorts to light my annual w ...
undercatalyzed conversion varnish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/2) -- Greetings all- About 2 years ago I built a large conference table (1 1/2" baltic birch ex ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/2) -- I'm coming in late on this post and really don't have any more to offer as to ...
Re: kerfing method option for cnc router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/2) -- Instead of kerf cutting have you considered making a laminated glue up from two layers of 8 mm bendi ...
Re: Removing sharpie from raw veneer panel A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/2) -- One more point, the solvent may melt down the plastics in the shop vac and rui ...
GF Enduro CV Problems on Oak A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/2) -- I am in the process of re-finishing a Red Oak dining table top for a customer and I am getting ...
Re: Drum Sanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/2) -- A two head machine is nice to have, especially if it is configured to remotely raise and l ...
Re: Steam Bending 2" thick walnut A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/2) -- My answer - neither is better. Saw out the curves out of stock laminated for part width ...
Teak veneer. A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/2/22) -- Is there a way to minimize the black stipes before varnishing? ...
Re: Huge Oak Burl A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/2) -- Might be too late since it is already on the mill, but your best bet might be to see i ...
Re: Engineered Stiles out of Accoya A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/2) -- I typically stay away from LVL for exterior doors; they just don't like moistu ...
Re: Ideal blades for slider & radial A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/2) -- My saws aren't that large, but I've had great performance from blades I've pur ...
Re: Always use metal A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/2) -- I guess we have differing views here to me. Looks like the back stayed on the wall so this ...
Re: pinholes distress furniture A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/2) -- if they show after you seal then should be easy to blend in with the mohawk blendal sticks. iv ...
Mitering with CNC router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/2) -- I have a store display job that requires we manufacture a large number of miter-folded cubes made ou ...
Re: Handheld Contour Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (2/2) -- i bought a viretex last year and used it for some veneer work and it works great. takes a little pra ...
Re: Dovetail drawers machine A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/2/24) -- That sounds like a good start to me. This is just a personal preference but I’ve never ...
Re: Air compressor A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/2/23) -- What makes you you think the compressor is worn out? Longer recharge time? Different so ...
White oak stain A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/2) -- Hello all hope you all have a good year I have a project that includes an entrydoor and interi ...
Re: Cement board mantle A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/2) -- Bernie - Congratulations on the sale and retirement! I always knew you were a ...
Re: Contemplating a cnc router A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/2) -- Have you considered a pod and rail machine? Most have a router spindle and stand alone mac ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/2) -- I was looking at the door again. The grain on those panels looks like rotary c ...
Re: Veneer Seam Showing After Finishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/2) -- I use a small luer-lock bottle/needle to run a bead of finish along the seam. ...
Re: Thick moldings A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/1/22) -- Cherry trees are small. You would have a hard time finding a clear 6x6 post. It ...
Re: Gluing thick veneer to Baltic birch plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/1) -- Epoxy On yachts we use typical West System epoxy to bond down 1/4” teak decks to composite de ...
Re: Gluing thick veneer to Baltic birch plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (12/1) -- Great information everyone, I have never used an epoxy adhesive for this type of application, ...
Re: Splicing plywood for stained countertops A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/1) -- Plywood makes a fantastic furniture grade countertop as long as you use good quality dome ...
Re: End grain veneer table top? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/1) -- No. If you're proposing an unbalanced lamination, don't even try to pull off the trick ...
Re: Gluing VS Floating Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/1/23) -- Karl, no we still do hardwood raised panel doors we are are in Texas, We do some low b ...
Re: Diehl Veneer splicer A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/1) -- Yes, call Diehl. I was trained on maintenance and operations of the Diehl 89 by a technician fro ...
Re: Exterior door panel construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/1/21) -- In laminated stiles and rails all the plies run in the same direction so i ...
Re: Stave core door glue for 3/16" veneer? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/1) -- We use epoxy because it removes glue from the list of things that can go wron ...
Re: 1/4” solid wood over and under mdf A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/1) -- Have a look at special thickness veneers. 1/32, 1/24, and 1/16" are ...
Finishing a Dining Table Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/1) -- Hello Professional Finishers: I am a professional cabinetmaker but a finisher only when I nee ...
Re: quarter or rift sawn A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/1) -- Thank you, I very much appreciate the responses to this post and feel that we ...
Re: Veneer glue recommended A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/1) -- This is the same thing you are looking for. ...
Best bit for routed holes? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/1) -- Does anyone have any suggestions on the best type of router bit for this application? These are hole ...
Re: Finding your niche A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (8/1) -- Like Larry, we are known for not being so straight. I started in a curved stair ...
Re: Circle / radius top wall cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/1) -- I always just made a form and used two layers of bender board and veneered, trim to size t ...
Re: Fire retardant finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/1) -- I've sprayed Flame Control (link attached) for a few commercial restaurant jobs. It sprays lik ...
Re: Veneer from Marquetry? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/1) -- This may be the link you posted, that does not seem to go anywhere, but has Gucci in the name. ...
aluminum to styrofoam bonding A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/1) -- Can someone direct me to the correct adhesive to use. I am wanting to sandwich bond thin sheet ...
Front door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/1) -- Any one put insulation between veneered panels on a front door? ...
Architectural panels A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/1) -- Here in FL the decorative Architectural wall panel business is beyond 40 million per year. What is y ...
Architectural panel what? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/1) -- To cut architectural panels [EPS, Foam, MDF] with a wave pattern [on a router] ...
Technician for Simimpianti hot press A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (5/1) -- Where can I find a technician or qualified experienced maintenance person to work on trouble shootin ...
Re: Installing Cabinets with finished ends A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinet and Millwork Installation Forum (5/1) -- I'd try to get to the site ahead of time and check things out with a s ...
Re: Veneer bubbles 5 years later...help A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/1) -- John, We used raw Neenah paper as per the Yorkite that I have used for years. I'm assuming (silly ...
hardwood choices A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/1) -- first part of my question. I was wondering what u guys thought about making an entire set ...
Solid cherry tops A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/1/23) -- I’m making some some cherry tops to replace existing on some bedroom furnit ...
Re: Exterior veneer trusses A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/1/23) -- If you are using MDF, get the stuff made from rice straw. It is waterproof. ...
Re: fillers on frameless cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/1) -- I meant to add that I order this classic core product with no veneer or laminate on it. I ...
Re: I know I'm crazy but.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/1) -- Trying to save money and just sort of curious about the outcome. Also, I hate a lot of the pre ...
Re: I know I'm crazy but.... A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/1) -- OSB, wood veneer, water based glue, and pin nails? Your sunk ...
Re: Patchwork Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/1) -- It looks as if someone took a picture of a floor and had it copied onto lamina ...
Re: Torsion Box Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/1) -- You didn't say what species the veneer was, and do I understand correctly, the ...
Re: Patchwork Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/1) -- Can't you find a veneer guy to lay this up for you. This little voice in my he ...
Re: Patchwork Plywood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/1) -- They probally saw a picture of something like stinkwood. Otherwise get a rando ...
Re: Can a bandsaw replace a table saw? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/1) -- If you want a clean parallel cut it will not work. Even the best bandsaw blades wil ...
Re: Panel Thickness A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/1) -- Chris, We mostly use Freeborn brazeon with a 1/4” thick 1/2” long tenon. We back cut the 1 ...
Re: Turning chisels and a Happy New Year. A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/1) -- Hi Rich, if the pencil was turning it may be good, have you ever seen them slice veneer at ...
Re: cnc bit help for 1/4" ply A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (1/1) -- interesting --- for 1/4" prefinished MDF and veneer core, i cut face up, and use a 1/4" tw ...
Re: wood quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/1) -- Yes, the grading has changed. Once upon a time a grader was to grade on the B ...
Re: wood quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/1) -- As to the OP's question, unfortunately, it's going to take you longer to find ...
Re: Dent in Joos hot press platen A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/31) -- i have worked with 400 ton press and a few layers of duct tape applied in the dent will fill it ...
Re: Silicone membrane A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/31) -- Usually silicone is used for applications in which the material has been heated (solid surface) ...
Re: Silicone membrane A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/31) -- Try aero-tech out of new york. Silicone works better. Elasticity allows you to do curved work e ...
Re: Silicone membrane A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/31) -- thanks for helping Dan i just started the ball rolling, but happy to share my meager knowledge. ...
Re: Silicone membrane A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/31) -- Urethane sheets ...
Can I use carpenters glue on my MDF shelves? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/31/22) -- I purchased a bunch of pre made shelf boards for a wall mounted storage cubbie proj ...
Re: Finish Cracking on Fire Rated MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/31) -- I had this very problem with FRMDF. The Borate reacts with the glue causing it to cure almost im ...
Re: Contact cement A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/31) -- Thanks Les. That's a good idea on the Phenolic. I didn't know they had that. Then it's just trea ...
Re: Thick Veneer Bar Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/31) -- That's by far the worst split, but there are about 6 other noticeable ones. P ...
Re: Thick Veneer Bar Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/31) -- Is that the only place it cracked? ...
Re: Wood distressing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/31/23) -- Back when I was a young woodworker over 50 years ago, just starting out, I worked with a very ...
Re: Mahogany darkening A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/31) -- African Mahogany is one of the woods that will oxidize on exposure to air, and darken over time. ...
Mahogany darkening A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/31) -- I have never worked with African Mahogany, but had a piece in my shop that a client saw and like ...
Re: Mahogany darkening A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/31) -- Will it darken? maybe. But if you pick from a pile and the wood is not all from the same tree, t ...
Re: Walnut- gray stain? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/31) -- The "faux veneer" did cross my mind; especially since none of the grain lines up. Y ...
Re: Troubles with the New Unibond 800 Formula A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/30) -- Switch to Pro Glue dry resin UF, comes in powder that mixes easily with water, has a low formal ...
Re: 1/4” solid wood over and under mdf A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (9/30) -- Can you provide some context for why an elaborate glueup might be necess ...
Re: Drill for Hinges on CNC / Edgebander A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (8/30/22) -- We used to use the puck method on our old Holzher. Recently got a new Biesse with the "shoe ...
Warped panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/30) -- I screwed up several years back and did not apply balance backs on some panels on my boat. MDF c ...
Re: Veneered raised panel door A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/30) -- Try Caldoor out of California. Nice selection and pretty quick too. Used them for a few p ...
Re: Hvac vac A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/30) -- Yes, I use a 8 CFM HVAC pump with my frame press. I have run it for 7 years or so. No problems, ...
Re: Vac Bag Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/30) -- My bag came with snap closures too hold the end folded over. You could add velcro tabs to do the ...
Re: FSC Red Oak Plywood Supplier(in stock) A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/30) -- What area are yoou in? You can try Renneberg Hardwoods. Pretty sure they are FSC certified. Not ...
Re: Thick Veneer Bar Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/30) -- You asked for train wreck photos, so here are some. The shrinkage has manifes ...
Re: Thick Veneer Bar Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/30) -- Here's the bar soon after installation on 9/3/15, before the grief began. ...
Re: Thick Veneer Bar Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/30) -- What is the size of the top in plan? ...
Need marquetry/inlay help! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/29/21) -- HI, All, I need someone who can do marquetry/inlay work. I have an antique table with a miss ...
Re: Kuper Stitcher A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/29) -- Adam, Did you get the stitcher working? John, Does the thread and release agent have best befor ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/29) -- When we do this type of thing in the shop we bring the two halve cylinders t ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/29) -- Once completed these get solid wood end grain top and ties together two long ...
Re: Taming Chatoyance??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/29) -- We have the same problem with Sequenced Veneer. The issue is the customer may position these ...
Re: Taming Chatoyance??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/29) -- I agree with you David. We do try to educate customers, but then there are very large players ...
Re: Taming Chatoyance??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/29) -- D. Brown. You are correct. We only use Plain Slice Veneers, but you've got a good point. Mayb ...
Re: Source for large slab wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/29) -- Give M. Bohlke Veneer Co in Fairfield, OH a try. They have the largest, most ...
Re: Engineered Stiles Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/29) -- I can't advise you on doors, Dave (and anyway you've gotten a ton of good adv ...
Re: Vac Bag Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/29) -- An alternative would be two flat battens and some spring clamps. ...
Re: Is this a balanced panel? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/29/24) -- We haven’t purchased yet, but standard thickness .02”-.024”. Likely from Dooge or Certainly W ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/29) -- Gene: side note/update - OSU did do quite a bit of soaking and scrubbing with oxalic acid at ...
Re: pattern matching with photo A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/29) -- Photoshop will to that....and more....is one among many other photo manipulating software. Do so ...
Re: curved slab door A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/28/23) -- Here's how its gone so far. A very large learning curve, but im satisfied with how it went. ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/28) -- What are you going to do with these gargantuan tubes? I found a reference to ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/28) -- Thanks all, I’ll keep you posted how it turns out. Kevin , believe me I woul ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/28) -- wood dust, What's your plan on connecting the two halves? I'd be interested ...
Re: how do you vacuum Vaneer with no bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/28) -- Yes you can bag right to the edge of the table like you're thinking. Visqueen and Butyl tape are ...
Re: okoume face peeling problems A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/28) -- I'm not sure what you mean. Issues like washboarding, thick/thin cutting, rough cut, etc? ...
Re: Mortise in Particleboard A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/28) -- My guess is your bit or your material is the problem. Assuming your thinking the hole bei ...
1/16" oak source? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/28) -- Can anyone provide a source for backed (preferable wood backed) flat sawn oak with an oak thickn ...
Vac Bag Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/28) -- I have a vac bag set-up and the closures are a tube with a "c' type part that snaps over it ...
Doing a curved or arched top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/28) -- What do I need between the vinyl of my Vacuum bag and the top of a 180 degree arched top. though ...
Re: Doing a curved or arched top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/28) -- Polyester foil or as it is often called Mylar which is DuPont's trade name for polyester foil. ...
Re: Is this a balanced panel? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/28/24) -- Thanks for the replies. We’ll hot press at 90dg Celsius for 90 seconds and dead stack overnig ...
Re: Is this a balanced panel? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/28/24) -- Thanks for the replies. We’ll hot press at 90dg Celsius for 90 seconds and dead stack overnig ...
Re: Macassar Ebony Elevator Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/28) -- Hey guys, Interesting. That cuts my bid price considerably into what I felt was more reasonable ...
Re: Macassar Ebony Elevator Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/28) -- I have come to believe that water base glues are better with dry, non-oily woods, and solvent ba ...
Re: Macassar Ebony Elevator Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/28) -- I'm in the no wipe camp for ebony. I have hot pressed with UF and PVA, cold with PVA and had no ...
Re: Macassar Ebony Elevator Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/28) -- I have heard conflicting opinions on wiping with acetone. Some say it just brings fresh oils to ...
Re: Troubles with the New Unibond 800 Formula A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/27) -- I'm reviving this old Unibond 800 thread to see if there is any improvement in the situation. A ...
Re: Start over with your dream shop/business A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (10/27) -- Lets not forget the important part. You need humans! Robots are nice, but you ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/27) -- Making your own bag is a great idea. However making a frame table can be a p ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/27) -- Its often easier to make a flat table on a bench or saw horses out of a shee ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/27) -- Sorry for the misunderstanding. I wasn't suggesting using a vac table for a ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/27) -- Adam, I didn’t know I could buy supplies to make my own bag ! Never even tho ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/27) -- Adam, No..........you were quite clear. I'm the one that didn't read it care ...
Re: how do you vacuum Vaneer with no bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/27) -- The "rope tape" you are referring to is gum tape, bag tape, a mastic tape sealant actu ...
Re: Teak dining table refinishing A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/27) -- The rule of thumb is to NOT put a harder finish over a softer finish. Are you stripping it to ...
Re: Need advice Crotch Mahogany Conference table A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/27) -- Don - thanks for the compliment, I've alway thought that armoire was a pretty cool piece. I did ...
Re: Border Tax & Woodworking Equipment A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (2/27) -- Econ 101, You sound like KellyAnne Conway. (I miss her. She could bob & wea ...
Re: 10 foot press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/27) -- Check with Navy Island Plywood 651-451-4454 ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/26) -- Well, we have alittle problem. I don’t have a grey wire on my machine, but I think that’s ok. N ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/26) -- Matt, I've sent another email, followed up with a voicemail, (not sure if it's a futile attempt ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/26) -- Matt, I hate to bug you again. I'm having a difficult time determining which post the black wir ...
Laminated wood flooring moisture content A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/26) -- We are making 15mm thick laminated wood flooring. 4mm thick White Oak top layer, 11mm of birch ...
Re: Hot air edgebanding - can you get edgeband A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/26/22) -- Joseph Stahl- this is what I have heard over and over from my customers regarding hot ...
Re: How To Adhere Metal to a Backer Board A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/26) -- I want to add to a comment I made above. Be sure you clean off the steel before you glue it. Ste ...
Re: Mitred Boxes A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (7/26) -- I mitre fold boxes every day on the CNC. We use MDF, Veneered MDF, ply and solid stock. I do not us ...
Re: Cutting straight and close A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/26) -- "Veneer sandwiched between 1/4" MDF and walked through a tablesaw works well.&q ...
Re: Macassar Ebony Elevator Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/26) -- We have done a lot of Macassar panels. We use maple when the panels do not require Ebony. Simila ...
10 foot press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/26) -- Does anybody in the Minneapolis St. Paul area have a 10 foot long press? I've got half a dozen p ...
Re: Rosewood lumber/veneer source A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/25) -- "How old is the original, and why is it being replaced? " I'm late ...
Re: Handheld stitcher advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/25) -- The one you are seeing on our website is one we used to manufacture. We quit making them in 2016 ...
Re: Handheld stitcher advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/25) -- We have the HFZ/4 zig-zag stitcher. From Vacu-Press - Vacuum Pressing Systems Inc. ...
Re: Source for plywood cylinders A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/25) -- Thanks Rick, Will check Roberts out. Will also think about fiberglass, although it adds an extra ...
Walnut photo sensitivity A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/25) -- We've had quite a few Walnut jobs come through lately....veneer and solid. I guess I e ...
Re: Sloppy Inlays A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/25) -- First measure the removable bushing with an accurate dial caliper. The wall thickness should be ...
Re: Sloppy Inlays A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/25) -- Rich - Great input, on point. I was performing another test run tonight, and I can see the impor ...
Re: Need advice Crotch Mahogany Conference table A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/25) -- I have done what david S has done with the two ply. One word of caution though- If you do make a ...
Re: Cutting straight and close A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/25) -- Why 4" wide and why a handheld saw? Veneer sandwiched between 1/4" MDF and walk ...
Re: 20mil vs 10mil A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/25) -- Nice to know the desk is 17'. Maybe a piece of information we could have used in the beginning. ...
Re: Macassar Ebony Elevator Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/25) -- As a matter of fact I have pressed Macassar ebony on FR Pcore with a cherry reject back for elev ...
Better Bond Glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/25) -- How does this perform versus Unibond 800? I do a fair amount of bent laminations using wiggleboa ...
Re: Laminating a table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/24/22) -- I think using Solid wood will make your table strong and it also provides good finishing. ...
Re: Drawer Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (12/24) -- I think you are correct to be concerned with wood movement here. The dovetails aren't ...
Re: Laminating a table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/24/22) -- Apples and Oranges go together in the nice turned bowl in the center of the table. But serio ...
Re: Laminating a table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/24/22) -- Aren't you comparing apples to oranges David? I agree that 7 ply will react much differently ...
Re: Laminating a table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/24/22) -- Bad idea. That table will expolode or warp to heck. Use solid wood. Sounds like a make work ...
Re: Laminating a table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/24/22) -- Bad idea. That table will expolode or warp to heck. Use solid wood. ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/24) -- If you already have the skills and knowledge of vac bagging I would use one. ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/24) -- Outsourcing is a reasonable option. If you are bent on doing it yourself con ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/24) -- We just order them. http://www.tapeease.com/Wood%20Cylinders.htm Love an adv ...
Re: Rosewood lumber/veneer source A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/24) -- How old is the original, and why is it being replaced? ...
Re: Marketability for Highly Figured Aspen A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/24) -- Not sure how you would market that material, it probably depends on the volume available. Maybe ...
Re: Clear Veneer tape Adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/24/21) -- You can also buy their speed tape direct from FastCap.com 3M also makes a really impressiv ...
Re: Clear Veneer tape Adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/24/21) -- we found this stuff and were going to give it a try. But yes iron on application. Trying t ...
Re: Clear Veneer tape Adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/24/21) -- We're looking for a tape that is heat sensitive so it only adheres when heated not stick o ...
Re: Clear Veneer tape Adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/24/21) -- All tapes are heat sensitive. Are you looking for some sort of edge banding hot melt adhes ...
Re: Clear Veneer tape Adhesive A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/24/21) -- Fastcap. From Richelieu Hardware ...
Re: how do you vacuum Vaneer with no bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/24) -- I would skip the vacuum all together for a table, use a sheet of melamine slightly bigger than y ...
Re: Handheld stitcher advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/24) -- If you are looking at the Kuper hand held zigzag the unit you want for splicing is the HFZ-4. Th ...
Re: Handheld stitcher advice A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/24) -- Thanks John. I was hoping you'd respond. Can you tell me about the "gold" machine you' ...
Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/24) -- I plan to make a front entry door. Luckily, mine will be all glass with a 6&q ...
Sloppy Inlays A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/24) -- Hello - I'm using the 1/8" sprial router bit that came with the brass bushing set to couple ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/24) -- Get yourself a couple of pieces of Mylar. It's a little expensive, but nothing sticks to it, I m ...
Re: Matching Dyed Veener--working with Dye stains A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/24) -- FYI... that's a very hard match... we often use that tabu on commercial millwork and I regula ...
Re: 20mil vs 10mil A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/24) -- That was exactly why I was asking about the thickness. Trying to find out what I'll have there t ...
Re: 20mil vs 10mil A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/24) -- Because one desk is 17' long and the other is 9'. It would take too long and be to cumbersome to ...
Re: 20mil vs 10mil A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/24) -- .....because it will not match and will probably crack...or maybe it won't. Can't be sure. ...
Re: 20mil vs 10mil A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/24) -- Ya, that would be the other reason ;) ...
Re: Kuper stitcher parts A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/24/23) -- Veneer Systems Inc. Buffalo, NY (716) 871 1730 ...
Re: quilte maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/24) -- You can use slip-matching instead of book-matching. ...
Re: Bubinga panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/23) -- Not to toot our own horn, but GL Veneer can definitely handle that project. ...
Rosewood lumber/veneer source A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/23) -- I have a job that calls for "Guatemalan rosewood" my research has ...
Re: Rosewood lumber/veneer source A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/23) -- If you want matched panels to the specific size you need or full sheets we c ...
Re: Rosewood lumber/veneer source A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/23) -- I can think of a number of reasons why you wouldn't want to go with lumber. ...
Re: Rosewood lumber/veneer source A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/23) -- Thank you for the replies, There is hope the design will change to avoid the ...
Re: Mottled Anigre and Glue Bleed Through A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/23) -- Unless it's a LEED job, I would recommend urea glue, spread 3-5 mils. Should solve your problems ...
Re: Kuper FW/J 920 stitcher A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/23) -- Jim, Thanks for the information, I will give them a try for parts. I was able to get a manual fr ...
Re: Need advice Crotch Mahogany Conference table A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/23) -- In having a two ply face, the face is stabilized eliminating some of the problems with movement. ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/23) -- Non stick baking paper - comes in rolls and nothing sticks to it. Ian ...
Re: labor cost A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/23) -- ....not to mention that you do not indicate the method of pressing! Vac press, hot press, stones ...
Re: Miter folded end grain cabinet A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/23) -- I am thinking about running the grain one direction to minimize grain movemen ...
Re: Veneer Lamp Shades A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/23) -- What Chris said. ...
Re: Veneer "bubble" A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/23/22) -- Looking at it a little closer, looks like a section of rift grain where th ...
Re: Checking in mahogany crotch tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/23/22) -- I should mention, if you want to save labor hours, contact Indiana Architectural Plywood and ...
quilte maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/23) -- I have some quilted maple for a job. They are sequential sheets. If I do the book leaf pattern t ...
Re: Troubles with the New Unibond 800 Formula A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/23) -- We also sell a powder plastic resin that dries dark brown but can be tinted with titanium dioxid ...
Re: Troubles with the New Unibond 800 Formula A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/23) -- I will second Bob's recommendation of Pro Glue. I really like their White/transparent version. T ...
Re: Need marquetry/inlay help! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/22/21) -- Good marquetry and cheap don't go together. Choose one or the other if you are looking for a ...
New press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/22) -- I bought a nice vacuum system, how can i do end panels and face fraves. Can i just use pva glue ...
Re: Kuper stitcher wanted A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/22) -- John, Thanks for the reply, I will look it up as I have never heard of them before. Thanks ...
curved slab door A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/22/23) -- I have one small 14"x22" curved slab door to make. what is the best way to vacuum p ...
Re: Manually applying PVC edge banding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/22) -- https://edgecoinc.com/peel-stick-edge-banding-pvc-wood-veneer/. They have this in all bra ...
Removing Blue Tape Residue A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/22) -- SHORT VERSION: How do you remove blue tape residue from a newly painted surface? LONG VERSION ...
Re: Laminate/Veneer vacuum press? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (9/22) -- david, can you elaborate on "waxed shower liner" - that sounds ...
Re: Wide Walnut Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/22/22) -- Thanks Tom/Rich I did head for Certainly Wood so I think Im fine at this point and ...
Re: How To Adhere Metal to a Backer Board A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/22) -- I do not recall doing aluminum panels, but I have glued steel to plywood many times. Usually we ...
Re: Engineered Stiles Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/22) -- Had similar deal, customer used dark red paint. On a 100 degree day that pane ...
Re: Edgebanding prefinished material A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/22) -- Veneer has the finish only on the face. Its thickness, whether .5mm or 1.5mm or whatever, ...
What is DLV? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/22) -- I found this term: DLV (Decorative Laminate Veneer) while researching door companies r ...
Re: Wood Filler A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/22) -- I have heard of the Bondo trick too. ...
Re: Checking in mahogany crotch tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/22/22) -- I will ask: Should the two-ply be the same grain direction as the crotch? Or should it be 90 ...
vac pressing a laminated reflex deflex longbow A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/22) -- i will be making bows of this style and was wondering if anyone knows of using a vacuum bag to p ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/21) -- Matt, YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!! Thank you so much. I can now get my door stop of 3 months operati ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/21) -- Green/yellow wires are always ground or earth as they translate them in some European manuals. ...
Re: Diminished global demand A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/21) -- Commodity prices have certainly been dropping over the last few years, IN GENE ...
Re: Troubles with the New Unibond 800 Formula A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/21) -- I can tell you that it was 79 degrees when we did the pressing in that photo. The ratio of the ...
Troubles with the New Unibond 800 Formula A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/21) -- My shop has been happily using unibond 800 on our vaneer projects for many years now, but recen ...
Re: Troubles with the New Unibond 800 Formula A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/21) -- Are you pressing this at 70 F or warmer? Also are you sure the mixture is correct? Is your core ...
Kuper stitcher wanted A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/21) -- I am looking for a used kuper stitcher, just the 2 foot model in good condition. Give me an ema ...
Re: Kuper stitcher wanted A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/21) -- Can you get you a good used VSI ZZ-27 if you are interested. ...
Re: Engineered Stiles Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/21) -- "I do have a history of going off full speed ahead in the interest of ge ...
Re: Engineered Stiles Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/21) -- Bernie -Thanks for the grounding. I do have a history of going off full speed ...
Re: Engineered Stiles Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/21) -- Dark finish & direct sun, ouch. Don't know that there is a perfect fix. B ...
Re: Kuper FW/J 920 stitcher A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/21) -- Try grpartsdept@stilesmachinery.com They would be able to get parts and possibly a manual for yo ...
Re: Touch up for clear lacquer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/21/22) -- I can only speak for myself as there are multiple ways and products to do a touch up. I'm ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/21) -- I bought a new Virutex PEB50 in fall and it is still not running, seems to be a control panel is ...
Re: Need help diagnosing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/21) -- I stand corrected (that's why I said "in my experience"). I just know that the thousan ...
Re: Need help diagnosing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/21) -- Hi John, no offense taken! I appreciate your responses because I know more today than I did yest ...
Re: Need help diagnosing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/21) -- Now that's funny! :-) ...
Re: Silicone membrane A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/21) -- For High Quality Silicone membranes, call Smartech International 704-362-1922 and speak with Jan ...
Re: Vertical Plank Slab Front Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/20) -- Veneer, custom panel, random match. Similar concept picture attached, panels ...
Re: Wide Walnut Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/20/22) -- Try certainlywood.com Give them a phone call they are very helpful and have a great ...
How To Adhere Metal to a Backer Board A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/20) -- We have 2 ft. x 2 ft. .032 aluminum sheets in which we require a stiff, thin backing board to di ...
Re: How To Adhere Metal to a Backer Board A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/20) -- Are you aware of how much aluminum moves? Contact cement is about the only thing I would try, bu ...
Re: Magnifying glasses headband A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/20) -- Jeweler's supply houses will have better quality. Also dentist supply. Our tool grinder had a se ...
Re: Contact spreader A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (7/20) -- Pfohl makes a great one. Used to have one and loved it. Lasted for years and years but way ov ...
Re: thermofoil A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/20) -- Not worrying about being sacrilegious... It probably is a logical place to ask. :-) Question: Do ...
Re: Checking in mahogany crotch tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/20/22) -- Splice up your faces and press to the cross band. You can even do preliminary sanding at this ...
Re: zebra wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/20) -- Mike, I would say that wood movement is the culprit here. Titebond is a pva type glue which has ...
Re: Need help diagnosing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/20) -- Gosh John S., I Googled your comment ("I stated above, always purchase your crotch products ...
Re: Kuper Stitcher A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/19) -- There are 2 types of heating systems for these machines hot air and standard. The hot air type ...
Re: Kuper Stitcher A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/19) -- John, Thank you for all your help and insight. I was hoping you would see my post and respond. ...
Re: Dent in Joos hot press platen A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/19) -- We had a similar problem years ago on a Hofer press with aluminum platens. Had to step press ev ...
Re: Mathmatics A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/19) -- Your diameter is actually 22.25 +2x5/16 I come up with 71.86 but a better way to do this is to ...
Re: Quarter sawn grain wrap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/19) -- Update: The cost of purchasing 12' layed up panels of mdf was TOO MUCH $. So I am going to do th ...
Magnifying glasses headband A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/19) -- I am looking for a lighted headband with magnification for doing up close work. Does anyone have ...
Re: Magnifying glasses headband A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/19) -- Dan, Check hobby shops that specialize in scale modeling. That is where I bought mine. ...
Re: Engineered Stiles Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/19) -- David, The only glue failure I have encountered in 35 years of wood working w ...
Re: heated membrane press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/19/23) -- I know nothing about that particular machine. ...
Re: Veneered OSB Core A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/19) -- I have seen this. Two concerns...all OSB is not the same, so you should get a ...
Veneered OSB Core A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/19) -- We do a lot of flat panel jobs, and I was recently quoted some panels on an O ...
Re: Veneered OSB Core A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/19) -- One of my clients, bought 4 of these panels, to lock together for a vacuum ta ...
Re: Pen attachments for CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/19) -- I have one and have yet to need it,, there is a discussion on them on Camheads forum, http://www.ca ...
Re: labor cost A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/19) -- Posting up a question like yours can lead to multiple answers since Woodweb is available to the ...
Re: Heating blanket? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/19) -- I use a small heating blanket from Wally World, it does turn off after 3 hours. If I need the he ...
Re: Heating blanket? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/19) -- We use concrete heating blankets. They get HOT. They are also expensive but much better than a W ...
Re: Dent in Joos hot press platen A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/18) -- Yes Charles is correct. It is possible to repair it with liquid aluminum. We have it here. The ...
Re: Dent in Joos hot press platen A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/18) -- I have a customer who used "Liquid aluminum:" to fill a dent and he says it worked fi ...
Re: End grain bar top A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/18) -- Thomas - Your professional eye deceived you. It added the third dimension and let you bel ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/18) -- Thanks, Dave. The EB is probably less than 1.5, but we've used it before on many jobs. I'll go o ...
Re: proper degree of inner ply for sunray design A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/18) -- For sure, with a lumber edge you must multi ply; in that case, I would do a crossband then a vul ...
Re: Engineered Stiles Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/18) -- David has probably done many times the doors we have. I'm also an engineered ...
Re: Engineered Stiles Veneer Failure A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/18) -- The main thing you did wrong was that you violated your own policy. Then you ...
Re: Wet mil for PVA A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/18/22) -- I can't give you the mil thickness number. I have never measured but I aim for a barely opaqu ...
Re: Large MDF door ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/18) -- Veneer core is an invite to a potato chip door! MDF would be more stable but heavy. ...
Re: Large MDF door ? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/18) -- 3/4'' or 1'' thick MDF with Maple Veneer. Husky have a great MDF core product. ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/18) -- The idea of migration of extractives has several problems... First, water vapor cannot move t ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/18) -- Gene: You make a very strong case against the issue being caused by extractives! Although baf ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/18) -- Any chance we could put a wet rag on a spot at the edge of this coloration, on both discolore ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/18) -- @Michael Foscone- it wasn't a year only on that job in my shop, but it took them a year to co ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/18) -- Scott, Walnut does fade and turns more orange in color. A lot of people love the natural colo ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/18) -- My mistake, they were 8' doors. I'm Canadian, I use metric :) ...
Re: Veneer in exteriors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/17/23) -- Look up parklex panels. Specifically made for this ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/17) -- If you are unable to do so yourself do you not have a local electrician who could trace out the ...
Re: vacuum press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/17) -- Yup, you can use any size platen you want, or depending on circumstances, none at all! The mesh ...
Mathmatics A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/17) -- I have made 22.25" diam. round cauls. I multiplied the diam. x 3.14 to get the circumferen ...
Re: Mathmatics A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/17) -- You didn't account for your thickness of material (5/16"). Your should have used your diam ...
Re: Quarter sawn grain wrap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/17) -- If it's easier for you, just do it. No one will ever know, nor could anyone tell. For us we alwa ...
Re: Quarter sawn grain wrap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/17) -- What kind of finish? Often the end grain will be darker when finished, so yes do a miter. ...
Re: Quarter sawn grain wrap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/17) -- Oh. I would not make that call without seeing the material. Where are you located? ...
Cleaning glue off stave door cores A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/17) -- My guys in the shop have been cleaning dried glue from stave door cores for o ...
Re: Solid Wood Plank Entry Door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/17) -- Everyone one of those boards is going to expand in width, not length. Glue al ...
Re: Wood Filler A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/17) -- I have used the "Bondo trick" also with good success. What has worked the best was to ...
Re: Contact cement A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/17) -- I have been using the 3M Fastbond 30NF Contact for several years now. Works very well for me whi ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/17) -- So Craig was kind enough to share how this walnut was finished and it was just clear coated w ...
Re: Veneering a long countertop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/17) -- You are heading down a dark road in an evil forest! Use maple ply and a joint. Repent for ...
Re: Need help diagnosing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/17) -- Not enough clamping pressure. Get a vacuum bag. You can make your own bag, and vacuum pumps are ...
Re: Need help diagnosing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/17) -- Both of your responses seem right on. I will have to see if i can talk the owner into buying a v ...
Re: Need help diagnosing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/17) -- Heres a pic from the end so u can see the ripples ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/16) -- Don: If I had to guess, the yellow/green goes to the grounding screw. The position of the block ...
Re: CRACKED THICK VENEER REPAIR A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/16/22) -- Thanks Rich. I'm thinking the same way - something flexible. I think the DAP Elastopatch ...
Cracked Thick Veneer Repair A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/16/22) -- 2 year after installation we have some cracks on doors which were fabricated as 3/16" ...
Re: Urn buidling?? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/16) -- Might be a little off topic, but when our shop Foreman passed our Cabinet Shop made an U ...
A word for Certainly Wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/16) -- I just wanted to mention what great service they recently provided me. I called Dan at 4:30 on a ...
Re: heated membrane press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/16/23) -- You should be looking to the adhesive supplier on how fast your adhesive sets vs temperature. ...
Re: heated membrane press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/16/23) -- Thanks. Thoughts on the machine itself? ...
Re: Veneering a Luan door A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/16) -- If you look around a bit, I bet you will find that a local solid core vendor can get you ...
Re: Drying & Shrinking of 1/4 inch Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- See the posting about shrinkage nine postings below this one. Any questions? ...
Re: Checking in mahogany crotch tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/16/22) -- I've never found that a short window was necessary after flattening. I also prefer not to mak ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/16) -- Not to be sinnical but a year of finishing in the house? That's just amazing. The color of th ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/16) -- That looks like an amazing project, I would be interested in knowing the finish also? I was t ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/16) -- Awesome job!, and my apoligies. Give us the details... english walnut? what was the finish sc ...
Re: Kuper 630 stitcher A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/16) -- Labour is the biggest expense so if a machine will do something faster, it won't be long and it ...
Re: Veneer in exteriors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/15/23) -- Good questions but not applicable to the climate at 20°N/103W. And the fa ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/15) -- Thank you Tony. I've got that diagram but it's very unclear about which wire goes to which post ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/15) -- Don: If the link works, the bottom 2 pages show the wiring diagram. Otherwise, the link is http ...
Re: Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/15) -- Or, would anyone know where I can go to get help with this issue? Any help would be greatly app ...
Re: backer material for balancing panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/15) -- There are many different backers you could use. The maple you use is a good choice. You could u ...
Re: backer material for balancing panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/15) -- Stay with wood if you want flat panels. Same specie in most cases. If you don't have the abilit ...
Re: What goes in the Bag? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/15) -- Thanks for the replies, I used a brand new jug of titebond cold press glue and it was the glue l ...
heated membrane press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/15/23) -- I am look at purchasing a Felder MVP300 membrane press with heated cover. Does anyone have fe ...
Re: Glue FR MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (6/15) -- Hi Mike, Do you mean the adhesive for making FR MDF or the glue to be use in joining the FR M ...
Re: Veneering a Luan door A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/15) -- My father did a bunch of them using 1/8 oak door skins. Might have to move the stops of s ...
Re: Veneer crack A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/15) -- Thanks for the help guys. ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/15) -- I use a metal spreader from Ace hardware that has a 1/16" x 1/16" square notch pattern ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/15) -- Nothing better than getting it from the horse's mouth. Craig- it looks fantastic. ...
Notra crotch A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/15) -- I have never worked with it or seen it for that matter. So can someone fill me in on it- Is it s ...
Re: Veneer in exteriors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/14/23) -- Sounds like nothing but trouble to me. There will still be fog, condensat ...
Help with Virutex EB25 wiring issue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/14) -- I have the Virutext EB25 edgebander. It has now been inoperative for over three months because ...
Re: Can anyone identify this material/finish A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/14) -- Thanks for this post. I have bid a couple of jobs with renderings like those above. I di ...
Re: need 3/16 quarter walnut A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/14/21) -- Well, what ya know. Him learned something him didn't know. ...
Re: Flexible substraight A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/14) -- Sure, it's called "kerf core", I think there is even a company called something like ...
Re: Flexible substraight A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/14) -- Thanks I never worked with a kerfed product. I ordered a test sheet. ...
Re: Flexible substraight A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/14) -- What thickness? 1/4" anything would bend to that radius. ...
Re: Dent in Joos hot press platen A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/14) -- Kyle Please give me a call to discuss. Its possible to fix this, or worst case, replace Best Re ...
Re: Dent in Joos hot press platen A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/14) -- Just guessin': I would consider welding or brazing a build up to over-fill the void and then ca ...
Re: proper degree of inner ply for sunray design A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/14) -- Use rotary cut Okume, same thickness as your cherry. Preferably single piece sound and better. ...
Best practices for using Poly Bak 69 from Holdahl A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/14) -- Can anyone share their best practices for adhering Poly Bak 69 to a lumber banded MDF panel. The ...
Re: Laser cutter software A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/14) -- You should research for "Corel" it will surely help you, I was totally satisfied with ...
Re: Veneering a Luan door A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/14) -- Seems you've got a handle on it, Matthew. I'd go solid core for sure for a couple reasons ...
Re: Veneering a Luan door A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/14) -- I agree Jake. However this is my neighbor and they are already spending $80k on cabinetry ...
Re: sander issues A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/14) -- Hardwood: Wide Belt 120/180 Dynabrade 150 then 180 Veneer: Dynabrade 180 Right to stain, no v ...
Re: Spalted Beech??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/14) -- I did just that, Owner/Designer was convinced it was Spalted Beech (Houzz link) Told her no prob ...
Re: Vacuum bagging HPL sheets A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/14/23) -- Thanks Christopher. Im assuming this is the glue you are using? ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/14) -- I've never done anything with wood bleach. I viewed an interesting video about using baking s ...
Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/14) -- Struggling to stain walnut consistently. I use general finishes RTM stain system; spraying on ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/14) -- Paul makes a important point; if that is wood in the photo, it is not stained and no stain wi ...
Re: Staining Walnut Veneer over MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/14) -- The walnut in the pictures does not appear to be stained. What aspect of your work is differe ...