The WOODWEB Update - #143 - To un-subscribe, or to change your address, follow the instructions at the end of this message. WOODWEB, The Information Resource for the Woodworking Industry, is FREE to all users. Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => Daily Grams (Get your daily dose) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Finishing Forum Technical Advisor (Bob Niemeyer contributes to Forum discussions) => Sell More Wood and Lumber (WOODWEB and WoodPlanet team up to help you) ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights With a busy schedule, it's tempting to leave the measurement of needed trim quantities up to the builder... but what happens when that estimate proves inaccurate? There's got to be a an efficient method of measurement that provides you with consistent and correct results. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Measuring_and_Estimating_Trim_Quantities.html A complete woodworking business startup kit that will send you on the smooth road to financial success... Just a joke, or something to take seriously? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Business_StartUp_Advice.html Though the construction of an exterior door may be much like that of an interior door, the material choice is often different. Which species is best suited for to the inside-outside compromise? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Entry_Door_Wood_Choices.html Just how do you expect your supplier to tally mouldings? If you've got an understanding, then all is well... but if you feel you're being shorted because of a questionable policy, you may be interested in an industry standard that governs these things... http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Tallying_Moldings.html The performance of this edgebander is spotty... Could a few simple maintenance steps even things out? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Troubleshooting_Edge_Banders.html ================================================= 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. ================================================= => Daily Grams Machinery-Gram ... Lumber-Gram ... 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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 Help is sought at the Architectural Woodworking Forum in the complex construction of a curved corbel. Trouble has arisen in the trimming... http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/aw.pl?read=413746 Surely, putting a bead profile on a curved piece of wood can be done, but technique aside... what is the right tool for the job? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=412634 How to match these new maple cabinets to a customer's existing set? It's all in the pickling. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read=414253 Many puzzle pieces must fit together properly in this oval walnut conference table. A center oval that will lift up over the outer rim means precision is essential. Can careful choice of materials ensure there will be minimal movement as moisture content changes? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/furniture.pl?read=414525 ================================================= => Finishing Forum Technical Advisor Bob Niemeyer is a Technical Representative with over 23 years experience as a job estimator, lead finisher, manager and trainer of personnel. Most recently, Bob has been hired to teach wood finishing courses at Madison Area Technical College (MATC). He also works for ICA-North America as the North American Technical Support representative. Bob currently also owns and operates a furniture touch up business in the Madison, Wisconsin area. Visit the Finishing Forum at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl ================================================= => Sell More Wood and Lumber WOODWEB and WoodPlanet have teamed up to help sellers move inventory. Hardwoods, softwoods, flooring, veneer, plywood, and more. Sound interesting? 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