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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => IWF 2006 a Success (Fair well-attended) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => Industry News (Woodworking Industry Conference Focuses On “Retooling America") => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => CNC Forum Technical Advisor (Brian Personett lends his expertise) ================================================= => IWF 2006 a Success Although official results are not in, the WOODWEB team witnessed a strong showing of attendees at this year's IWF, especially on Thursday. Exhibitors were upbeat, signaling productive sales and lead gathering. It's always fun to put a face with a name, and we were able to do just that as we met plenty of WOODWEB regulars at our booth, come to offer us kudos and suggestions. We sleuthed out much of what was new and noteworthy on the show floor and will present photos in the IWF wrap-up photo gallery... stay tuned! ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights Is providing ballpark estimates bad for the biz? Professionals explain why they believe so. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Giving_Ballpark_Estimates.html After experiencing a dreadfully slow summer, this cabinetmaker finds himself in the shocking situation of having too much work. Never having crossed this bridge before, he seeks - and finds - a little advice to keep himself high and dry. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Managing_A_Busy_Spell.html Moulder setups bogging you down? If so, give some thought to these ideas on smooth setup and efficient changeover. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Streamlining_Moulder_SetUps.html Materials, labor, overhead and profit: woodworkers compare notes on their numbers. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Materials_Labor_Overhead_And_Profit.html A small drying operation is ready to take the next steps into ripping, planing, and jointing. Faced with buying an entirely new set of machines, they're doing a little research first... http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Moving_Beyond_Drying.html This sliding table saw operator is hard on his blades, cutting veneered panels, with plywood and MDF core, every day. So he springs the big question: should he buy himself a diamond? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Diamond_Saw_Blade.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 ================================================= => Industry News Industry professionals are looking ahead to the 2007 Woodworking Industry Conference (WIC) to be held April 25-28 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The theme, Retooling America - Business Practices to Maximize your Success, reflects this year's strong program, loaded with tips and strategies to enable attendees to position themselves to take advantage of the increased recognition among U.S. companies that retooling is the key to success. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=479525 ================================================= => Hot Threads A perplexing bow developed in these MDF cabinet doors after being glued and clamped. If you've got an idea of why, or how to reverse the curve, join in the troubleshooting here: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=479473 This six-man shop is cranking out up to six jobs at a time... sometimes missing crucial elements, such as drawers. How can they organize their system so that essentials don't get overlooked? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=479598 After sending out a special batch of rift sawn white oak to be made into tongue and groove flooring, this installer was surprised to see the oak come back with no end matching. He wonders... to live up to his client's high standards, must he biscuit each butt joint? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/wnw.pl?read=477736 As the owner of a newly expanded business, this overworked individual wonders if the huge increase in his income was worth the added stress of running an eight-man shop. What do you think - would scaling back be a rash move, or a wise one? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=478584 ================================================= 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. ================================================= => CNC Forum Technical Advisor Brian Personett is Plant Manager for Crown Supply Co., Inc., in Seymour, Indiana. He started his career in 1983 working mainly in countertops, and in 1985 began working on Crown's new line of cabinets. Brian is responsible for keeping all the casework flowing through the shop. Away from work, Brian enjoys officiating high school football, fishing, and being involved in his children's numerous activities and sports. Visit the CNC Forum at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cnc.pl ================================================= 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 Woodworker's Directory: http://www.woodindustry.com/ The WOODWEB Update is Copyright (c) WOODWEB, Inc. 2006 http://www.woodweb.com/ |