The WOODWEB Update - #147 - 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) => Delta Offers Cash Rebates and More (Now through the end of the year) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => New and Improved Job Opportunities Exchange (Finding employers, employees easier than ever) ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights The virtual stacks of WOODWEB's Knowledge Base have swelled to house over 2,250 articles. Here is a handful of the latest additions: A business relationship involving outsourcing can easily become strained. When you send a design and drawing firm the material for your next job, take preventative measures to make sure you get back the drawings you expect. These tips just may make communication a breeze: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/SOP_for_Outsourcing_Shop_Drawings.html The problem: the employee, though reliable and steady, has demonstrated some rather bad traits in his first month of work. The solution: a) fire him, or b) invest some time and effort in him. Some insist he deserves more than 30 days to prove himself, others fear he's had plenty of time. Decide for yourself... http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Employee_Issue_Train_or_Let_Go.html You're installing a built-in over the customer's very nice carpet... do you cut and re-tack yourself, hire a carpet professional to do the cleanup, or just install the cabinetry over the rug? There are pros and cons to each of the options. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Installing_BuiltIns_Over_Carpet.html When nested plywood parts move around as they're being machined, some part of the process is not functioning properly. Is a more powerful vacuum pump needed, or would a simple change in technique solve the problem? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Holding_Down_Nested_Plywood_Parts.html A curved, free-standing staircase calls for some specialized methods. In this case, the questions are about bending thin and thick stock and constructing sturdy stringers. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Curved_Staircase_and_Rail_Discussion.html WOODWEB has just added a number of ''Custom Woodworking Business Magazine'' articles by Mac Simmons to the Knowledge Base. Here is a sampling: Four Decorative Finishes http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Four_Decorative_Finishes.html Glazes: Adding Art to Finishes http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Glazes_Adding_Art_to_Finishes.html 'Factory Finishes' for the Small Shop http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Factory_Finishes_for_the_Small_Shop.html Spatter Finishes and Faux Solid Surfaces http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/_Spatter_Finishes_and_Faux_Solid_Surfaces.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. ================================================= => Delta Offers Cash Rebates and More Delta Machinery is currently offering great cash rebates on a dust collector and collection canister, and free equipment with machinery purchases. Learn more at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/specialoffers.pl?read=424141 ================================================= => Hot Threads Ever encounter the troublesome task of sanding wood with grain related differences in hardness and softness? This thread at the Cabinetmaking Forum seeks tricks for achieving a smooth, even finish on mahogany. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=423578 For this window manufacturer, the production of grills in two steps - on the router, then the shaper - seems less than efficient. Does switching the entire process to the router make sense? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cnc.pl?read=423540 If you use a winch to load large logs into your trailer, tell us about your system at the Sawing and Drying Forum: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=423739 ================================================= 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 ================================================= => New and Improved Job Opportunities Exchange WOODWEB's Job Opportunities Exchange has been radically revised and greatly improved. It's now easier than ever to find employees and employers. You'll find a more intuitive, user-friendly interface and improvements to nearly every aspect of the Exchange. Listings can be sorted by type, location, description, or date. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/exchanges/jobs.cgi ================================================= 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/ |