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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => WOODWEB Launches Video Library (View woodworking videos online) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Billing Rate Freeware added to Software Connection (Download Paradigm 360) => Featured Project (Beveled glass doors in a period home) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => Industry News (New Stiles Education Course Catalog Now Available) ================================================= => WOODWEB Launches Video Library Our new Video Library promises to become the most comprehensive index of industrial woodworking related digital videos on the web. There are currently 150 references within our Video Library, and the number is expected to grow quickly. Video listings are organized by product and activity categories, and there is a complete list of videos arranged alphabetically by company. Be sure to let us know of any videos that should be added to this growing resource. http://www.woodweb.com/VideoLibrary/VLIndex.html ================================================= => Hot Threads A newly installed storm door keeps outgrowing its frame... Every two weeks, its builder must return to plane a little off its swollen edges. Is its poplar construction to blame, or some other culprit? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/aw.pl?read=497885 This thread pits beam saw against nested base manufacturing in a production race. Starting out with a simple question about efficiency, this discussion has potential to become an epic... Join in at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=498275 How to create turnings on a CNC? This thread gives details and illustrations on adding the proper equipment to your machine. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cnc.pl?read=497671 Speeds and feeds for a bandmill... Can these be determined for wood by a precise formula, similar to the way calculations are made for cutting metal? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=500084 ================================================= 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 ================================================= => Billing Rate Freeware added to Software Connection Paradigm 360 is an Excel spreadsheet for determining billing rate and labor markup for contractors using PILAO Markup Methodology. Look for Paradigm 360 in the "Business and Productivity" section: http://www.woodweb.com/Resources/RSSoftwareConnection.html ================================================= => Featured Project This stunning set of mortise and tenon, beveled glass doors is well-traveled. Originating in Oregon, the doors now grace a Brooklyn brownstone. http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/509.html (To create your own Project Gallery listing, click the "Post Your Project" link) ================================================= 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 When your math brain isn't quite at its quickest, make use of these two conversion charts - showing Imperial measurements with their metric equivalents - from WalzCraft Industries, in PDF format. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Fraction_Conversion_Chart.html http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Inches_to_Millimeters_Conversion_Chart.html Squeezing, squirting, dripping and dropping... Sick of messy finish mixing? Follow the advice here and find yourself with a much tidier finish-mixing setup. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Dispensing_Ingredients.html Having straight line rip saw problems? Diehl Machine's troubleshooting guides may provide a solution. Find solutions here: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Straight_Line_Rip_Saw_Problems_1.html http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Straight_Line_Rip_Saw_Problems_2.html http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Straight_Line_Rip_Saw_Problems_3.html http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Straight_Line_Rip_Saw_Problems_4.html "Pliers: Used to round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the creation of blood-blisters." This is one offering from a glossary of humorous tool definitions. Read on for a little comic relief: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Humorous_Tool_Definitions.html Ever have trouble with radiused corners on laminate countertops? This article describes heat-forming laminate for excellent adhesion. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/HeatForming_Laminate_to_Fit_Curves.html ================================================= => Industry News Stiles Machinery is proud to announce the updated Panel Processing Course Catalog is now available from Stiles Education for classes scheduled from January to July, 2007. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=500662 ================================================= 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/ |