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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => New England Kiln Drying Association Bulletin (The year in review, and what to look forward to) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => Adhesives Forum Technical Advisor (Jeff Pitcher sticks with it) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Lumber Market Observations (Updated every week) ================================================= => New England Kiln Drying Association Bulletin NEKDA reviews the past year and talks about the future: 2005 officers have been elected, a Spring meeting has been planned, contributions to scholarship and award funds are being accepted, and a workshop has been scheduled. Get the details at WOODWEB's Industry News: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=392237 ================================================= This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by C.R. Onsrud, Inc.: Manufacturer of CNC routers, inverted routers, and routing accessories Web highlights: * Video Demos Online * Machine Specifications * 24 Hour Parts and Service * User Testimonials www.cronsrud.com ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights It would be a shame to mess up this big, beautiful burl with the wrong treatment. Is pentacryl the best option, or a recipe for ruin? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Treating_Burls_With_Pentacryl.html When scratches are a consistent part of this finisher's glazes, he's forced to examine his process for problems. Which step is etching this headache into his smooth surfaces? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Eliminating_Scratches_in_Glaze.html There are advantages to building separate cabinet toekicks, but a new procedure always means problem solving. Methods of toekick installation in unique situations are covered here: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Installing_Separate_Toekicks.html This archived forum thread could be a record breaker in length, and it's no wonder why - the subject of making more money is a popular one. This one starts out with a question: what separates the small shops that make 50K a year from those that make 100K? From secrets for success to a solid foundation in business practice, key issues are tackled here. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Financial_Success_in_Woodworking.html WOODWEB's Editor's Choice (the very best of a fine batch of articles) has three new additions to the list: http://www.woodweb.com/KnowledgeBase/EditorsChoice.html ================================================= This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by WoodBids.com: Come see WoodBids.com, the premiere auction based website for woodworking machinery. Designed specifically for ease of use for both buyer and seller. Check us out today! WWW.WOODBIDS.COM provided by Schmidt Industrial Services, Inc. ================================================= => Adhesives Forum Technical Advisor Jeff Pitcher is vice-president of CP Industries in Clifton, NJ. CP is a manufacturer and distributor of wood adhesives in the Northeast. Although he was born into a family that was active in the adhesives industry, he entered the publishing industry after his graduation from the University of Kansas. After spending several years with Putnam Publishing and Random House, Jeff rejoined the adhesives business in 1995 as marketing director for Custom-Pak Adhesives in Newark, OH. A few years ago he moved to New Jersey to run the operation there. Visit the Adhesives Forum at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/adhesives.pl ================================================= This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by Accurate Technology: Check out Accurate Technology Commercial ON LINE sales at http://www.proscale.com/sale.htm, and Clearance/Close-Out specials at http://www.proscale.com/clearance/clearance.htm on ProScale Digital measuring system products. Exciting new Consumer products can be found at www.digi-kit.com. ================================================= => Hot Threads The tables have been turned at the Finishing Forum. This thread serves to provide information to finish manufacturers, rather than request technical specs from them. Join in as professionals describe their ideal finishes, with the intent of informing the industry. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read=390506 From bad gas to heavy metal, installers share their tried-and-true techniques for ridding the job site of hounding homeowners. Whether you take the straight-up or the subtle approach, tell us how you like to nudge the customer out the kitchen door. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/install.pl?read=391032 Of the beast that is a bandmill, one aspect is still a mystery to this soon-to-be sawmill builder: the hydraulics. This thread already contains a host of excellent photos of an existing hydraulic system. If you're familiar with mill hydraulics or you have questions, read on and post a response at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=390639 Just how good can kiln controls get, and are we there yet? This question has sparked a very active discussion at the Commercial Kiln Drying Forum. Read and contribute on what works, what doesn't, and where there is room to grow. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/comdry.pl?read=388918 ================================================= This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by: Plant & Machinery, Inc. Sealed bid sale -- Particleboard mfg. plant for sale or removal. Bid on the entire package or specific items. Bid opening date: Friday, March 18 * 2:00 P.M. Plant & Machinery, Inc. 713-691-4401 http://pmi.vihn.net/auction/8628_FormerLPParticleboardPlant.asp ================================================= => Lumber Market Observations Hardwood Review provides in-depth, weekly reports on its market observations. Now, at the end of each week, these updates are available at WOODWEB. Check in once a week to read about market trends and sales in the Northern, Southern and Appalachian regions of the US. http://www.woodweb.com/Resources/RSLumberMarketObservations.html ================================================= Find out how to promote your company on the Web. If you're a supplier to the wood industry, visit WOODWEB's Media Kit: http://www.woodweb.com/MediaKit/MKindex.html If you're a woodworking professional, visit the Woodworkers Directory: http://www.woodindustry.com/ The WOODWEB Update is Copyright (c) WOODWEB, Inc. 2005 http://www.woodweb.com/ |