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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => Panel Processing Articles (New Knowledge Base Categories) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => Featured Project (Armoire and fireplace) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Industry News (New profiles at Moldingknives.com) => New at the Software Connection (Microvellum and Sketchup) ================================================= => Panel Processing Articles Find the answers to your panel processing questions in three new categories at WOODWEB's Knowledge Base: Panel Processing: http://www.woodweb.com/KnowledgeBase/KBPanelProcessing.html General: http://www.woodweb.com/KnowledgeBase/KBPanelProcessingGeneral.html Machine Setup and Maintenance: http://www.woodweb.com/KnowledgeBase/KBPanelProcessingMaintenance.html ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights Direct mail - does it work? Many pros have had success promoting their businesses this way, but emphasize the importance of adhering to a simple set of rules. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/DirectMail_Marketing.html In this five-star article, a few takes on how to resolve the baseboard around a staircase are presented, along with photos of a complex crown moulding job. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/BaseboardtoStairs_Trim_Transition.html Moulder feed problems just got a little easier to solve. These three troubleshooting guides, provided by Diehl Machines, cover problems caused by tooling, machine and material. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Moulder_Feed_Problems_1.html http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Moulder_Feed_Problems_2.html http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Moulder_Feed_Problems_3.html When outsourced doors consistently arrive with sanding scratches, this shop decides to invest in some new equipment. Sanding for stain grade is covered here. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Equipment_Issues.html The title of this article says it all: "Understanding Log Scales and Log Rules." This 8-page PDF publication from the Agricultural Extension Service gives a solid lesson in scaling practices. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Understanding_Log_Scales_and_Log_Rules.html How do you account for shrinkage when sawing framing lumber? This article tackles the subject in depth: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Allowing_for_Shrinkage.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. ================================================= => Featured Project Stop by the Project Gallery to see how one contributor pairs dark and light elements in a room... A mahogany armoire: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/gallery.pl?read=492391 And a white painted fireplace: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/gallery.pl?read=492445 (To create your own Project Gallery listing, click the "Post Your Project" link) ================================================= => Hot Threads The owner of a small shop ponders getting rid of his cabinet saw and small panel saw to acquire a sliding panel saw, but wonders... For face frame cabinet construction, does this move makes sense? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=491696 How to stain maple a deep, dark black? Get some tips at the Finishing Forum, and feast your eyes on a beautiful black-and-copper job: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read=492375 A question about buying logs from tree services sparks a long discussion on prices, log quality, and acquiring logs. Join in at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=492047 Corner cabinets present some unusual angles, and therefore difficult joints, in face frame construction. Share your methods for making solid corners at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=492364 ================================================= 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 Mouldingknives.com has just published a new catalog of over 250 profiles that can be run in the Logosol Planer Moulder. Several of these profiles will also fit shaper heads that take European Style knives. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=492584 ================================================= => New at the Software Connection Microvellum: Design and manufacturing software for woodworkers using AutoCAD, or working with architects. Seamless connectivity to virtually every CNC manufacturer. Sketchup: Powerful, free, and easy-to-learn 3D modeling and sketching software. http://www.woodweb.com/Resources/RSSoftwareConnection.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/ |