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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => New and Improved Machinery Exchange (Easier than ever to buy and sell) => Forest Products Laboratory Publications (A few of our favorites) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Vacuum System Components Improve Material Handling Safety (Anver offers full line) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => Solid Carbide Spiral Compression 2 and 3 Flute Finishers on Sale (From Integra Tooling) ================================================= => New and Improved Machinery Exchange WOODWEB is happy to announce that our Machinery Exchange has been radically revised and greatly improved. It's now easier than ever to buy and sell equipment online. You will find that... * Layout is easier to understand * Listings can be sorted by Type, Category, Description, Location, Price or Date Listed * Multiple Images can now be included with individual listings * Search Capabilities have been improved * Pages are faster loading See with your own eyes: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/exchanges/machinery.cgi ================================================= => Forest Products Laboratory Publications If you haven't already discovered the new, extensive list of Forest Products Laboratory publications available at WOODWEB, now's the time to check it out. You can browse and read all 250 files at: http://www.woodweb.com/KnowledgeBase/KBFPL.html Here are a few of our favorites: Drying hardwood lumber http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Drying_hardwood_lumber.html Equilibrium moisture content of wood in outdoor locations in the United States and worldwide http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Equilibrium_moisture_content_of_wood_in_outdo.html Air drying of lumber http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Air_drying_of_lumber.html Predicting lumber grade yields for standing hardwood trees http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Predicting_lumber_grade_yields_for_standing_h.html ================================================= 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 ================================================= => Hot Threads Professor Gene Wengert has offered up five practical ideas for reducing drying costs, and requests additions to his list. To elaborate on one of his suggestions or add your own, join in at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/comdry.pl?rev=401546 Why is this moulder engraver taking big bites out of the boards that pass it by? Technical Advisor Dave Rankin and others are posting their recipes to curb this machine's expensive appetite. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.pl?read=401175 There's a whole lot of chatter going on at the Architectural Woodworking Forum, and it's anything but mindless. This discussion focuses on the very real problem of knife chatter - what causes it, and how it can be remedied. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/aw.pl?read=398877 As a seasoned cabinetmaker steps into a realm unfamiliar to him - stair making - he seeks advice on laying treads and risers and installing handrail. Can you help? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/install.pl?read=399274 Have you ever fabricated an arch in a cabinet? Any input - from firsthand experience to creative possibilities - on tackling this unconventional curve will be appreciated. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=400795 ================================================= => Vacuum System Components Improve Material Handling Safety A full line of components designed to enhance the safety of a wide variety of air-powered, vacuum-based material handling applications is available from Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=400828 ================================================= 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. ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights The way your company estimates jobs can make or break your business. Since accuracy is key, why do so many cabinet shops rely on ''X factor'' estimating? Finding a reliable alternative is the topic here. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/X_Factor_Estimating_and_Why_Not.html If you've struggled with extra-large logs, you'll understand the desire to find a manageable method for ripping them. Here are a few strategies - from long chainsaw bars to moveable mills. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Advice_for_Ripping_Large_Logs.html The search is on for the best in CNC bleeder board material. Is 3/4 MDF the way to go? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Nesting_Bleeder_Board_Material.html Parametric programming got you down? Confusion over variables is common enough. Read on to learn the basics about local, common and system variables. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Variables_in_Parametric_Programming.html If you're up for a brief math lesson in dimensioning angles, take a few moments now to learn how to determine the length of an angle. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Math_Question_Dimensioning_Angles.html With a big job - thousands of panels - in the works, this finisher needs a quick, simple and temporary system for support while finishing both sides in one shot. A variety of possible solutions is covered. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Both_Sides_Now.html ================================================= This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers, Inc.: Public Auction – Tri-Link Technologies Featuring: Hot Press, Router, Saws (All Types), Shaper, Glue Spreaders, Shears, Heat Lamp Applicator, Air Compressors, Walk In Coolers, Chillers, Ovens, Welders & More. Go To www.cia-auction.com. ================================================= => Solid carbide spiral compression 2 and 3 flute finishers on sale From Integra Tooling. Effective through April 30, 2005, or while supplies last. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/specialoffers.pl?read=401628 ================================================= 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/ |