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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => New Closets and Storage Category at Woodworker's Directory (List your company free of charge) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Planit Woodworking Certified Solution Providers Accredited (CSP program implemented to insure customers receive best service) => Solid Wood Machining Forum Technical Advisor (Dave Rankin, President of Moulder Services, Inc.) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) ================================================= => New Closets and Storage Category at Woodworker's Directory Do you supply customers with classy, quality closets and storage spaces? If so, your company should be listed in the new Closets and Storage category at the Woodworker's Directory. Listing your company is free, and can connect you with customers in search of your services. http://www.woodindustry.com/ ================================================= This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by Thomas Hirchak Company: Absolute Auction: Furniture-Making Tools & Equipment Wednesday, November 8th @ 10 AM 84 Central St., St. Johnsbury, VT Deerfield Valley Furniture Complete Liquidation. Quality, Well-Maintained Industrial Woodworking & Detailing Equipment at Auction: Routers, Jointers, Saws, Sanders, Grinders, More... 1-800-634-7653 http://www.thcauction.com/ ================================================= => Hot Threads The variability of the thickness in moulding knives may be slight, but can certainly be troublesome. What steps can be taken to deal with these differing dimensions? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.pl?read=484054 With the challenge of refinishing a very small area on the jobsite, this forum participant is looking for input on an economical on-site spray solution. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read=482968 When outside corners in drywall are "bullnosed" (or rounded), how is the baseboard corner resolved? Opinions and methods from various installers are presented here: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/install.pl?read=482778 This discussion on successful training systems starts out with a basic explanation of "Best Practices," a concept integral to Lean Manufacturing. Explore these ideas and more at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=482461 ================================================= 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 ================================================= => Planit Woodworking Certified Solution Providers Accredited Bruce Kruger and Gary Worthen are the first Planit dealers to become Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) for Planit's woodworking products - Cabinet Vision and Cabnetware. CSPs have taken extensive training and testing on Planit's products servicing the woodworking industry. Read more at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=483601 ================================================= => Solid Wood Machining Forum Technical Advisor Dave Rankin is President of Moulder Services, Inc., a company he formed in 1986 to provide operator training and repair for all types of moulders and profile grinders. He is also the current Director of Technical Education for the Grinderman's Association, a non-profit group he founded in 1997 to promote education and training of moulder and grinder operators, and is the editor of their publication, "The Profiler." Dave holds a PhD in Safety Engineering. Visit the Solid Wood Machining Forum at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.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. ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights A range of affordable alternatives to dovetailed drawer construction are reviewed in this article. The key is efficiency. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Drawer_Building_Options.html A young and ambitious woodworker lays out his modest business plan. Should he give it a go? Encouragement floods in from some old pros. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Was_a_Teenage_Woodworker.html A method of mitering the vertical edge of face frames to their companion end panels is covered here, in depth. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Techniques_and_Equipment_for.html After leaving a good-paying job to start a one-man shop, this woodworker wonders... Is a comfortable income an unattainable goal? Wise management is the key. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Managing_a_OneMan.html When lacquer dries too quickly, the result is an uneven surface. This finisher frets that there is trouble with his technique, but finds that with a few adjustments, his spray becomes much smoother. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Lacquer_Drying_Too_Fast.html In this tale of time passed and color mismatched, the culprit is found to be... the catalyst! http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Catalyst_Causing_Gradual.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 Woodworker's Directory: http://www.woodindustry.com/ The WOODWEB Update is Copyright (c) WOODWEB, Inc. 2006 http://www.woodweb.com/ |