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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => New Member Gallery Posts Cross-Reference Feature (See multiple posts from one contributor) => Auction Alert (Three woodworking machinery auctions) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => New Categories announced at WOODWEB's Product Directory (Hinge Insertion and Service & Repairs) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Featured Project (Quartersawn walnut veneer kitchen and more) ================================================= => New Member Posts Cross-Reference Feature Noticed a particularly striking kitchen at the Project Gallery lately? Look for a "View more by this member" link to see other projects by that poster - or even pictures of their shop floor. To enable the "view more by this member" link in your own listings, become a WOODWEB member for free at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/reg/reg.cgi?action=reg_form&return=/index.html ================================================= => Auction Alert Public Auction June 27, 10am Major CNC Woodworking Facility Creative Ideas, Ontario, CA CNC Routers - Carvers - Cut-Up Line - Compu Rip Saw - Edge Banders - Sanders. Tauber-Arons Inc. Industrial Auctioneers and Appraisers 323-851-2008 - www.tauberaronsinc.com Wood Machinery Auction in Highland Park, IL (Chicago) 1995 Butfering 53” Sander - Like new 2003 Diehl Straight Line Ripsaw - Much More! www.arg-bid.com Large Wood Machinery Auctions in Minnesota. Wood Boiler - Moulders - Planers - Table Saws Like new Giben Panel Saw www.arg-bid.com ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights What is warped and wavy all over? Some of the Chinese plywood cabinetmakers have been unpleasantly surprised with by their suppliers. Buying foreign brings up quality control issues for cabinetmakers, as well as the business implications for domestic plywood producers. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Problems_with_Chinese_Plywood.html Poorly designed crown moulding can be the unfortunately awkward focal point in a room... But following some basic rules on moulding proportion can turn an almost-eyesore into something elegant. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Designing_Large_BuiltUp_Crown.html Trimming out replacement windows to look natural in a newly restored home can be a real trick. See how others have done it here: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Raised_Panel_Finish_Trim_Around.html Cabinetmakers a pessimistic lot? When it comes to partnerships, perhaps they are: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Pessimistic_Thoughts_about_Partnership_Deals.html A solid mahogany countertop project brings up some basic questions about the way wood behaves... http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Solid_Mahogany_Countertop_Details.html Fluted round wood columns might make for less of a headache if outsourced, but some architectural woodworkers urge you to craft your own, because you can. Here's how: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Fluted_Round_Wood_Columns.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 ================================================= => New Categories Announced at WOODWEB's Product Directory Looking for hinge insertion equipment? Need help with service and repairs? Then check out these two new categories today: http://www.woodweb.com/ProductDirectory/PDMachineryHingeInsertion.html http://www.woodweb.com/ProductDirectory/PDMachineryServiceRepairs.html ================================================= => Hot Threads Methods of keeping small parts on the CNC router from slipping and sliding are discussed here. Vacuum isn't the only option... http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cnc.pl?read=519679 This solar kiln was built with a little help from WOODWEB's Forum friends. It's complete, it's compact... and it's working! http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=519418 When resharpened planer knives continuously dull after only a few boards, this operator furrows his brow in frustration. Some say he must come to terms with the nature of reclaimed lumber, while others blame his sharpening service, or even his blades. How do *you* think he can extend the life of his edge? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.pl?read=520290 Opinions vary on why this kiln dried cedar has moved dramatically since planing, but the Wood Doc says it's simple: this is bow, and here's how it happens... http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/aw.pl?read=519806 ================================================= 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 This sizable walnut veneer job encompassed an entire house. See some of the highlights from the project at: http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/710.html (To create your own Project Gallery listing, click the "Post Your Project" link) ================================================= 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. 2007 http://www.woodweb.com/ |