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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => New CAD Blocks Available (Free downloads at CAD Forum Block Exchange) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Video Pick (ArtCam's routing, woodworking, and sign making videos) => Sales and Special offers (Special Fulterer liquidation from QuikDrawers) => Cabinet Makers Association Education and Networking Event (January 3-4 in Columbia, NJ) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => Cabinetmaking Forum Technical advisor (Jon Elvrum lends his expertise) ================================================= => New CAD Blocks Available WOODWEB recently launched the CAD Forum Block Exchange. Based on AutoCAD's Tool Palette, and using AutoCAD's Design Center, participants can extract blocks from their drawings and share them with other CAD Forum participants. An assortment of block files is now available for download at: http://www.woodweb.com/Forums/FMCADBlockDownload.html If you have developed your own block files, please consider sharing them. At the CAD Forum, click on the "Upload CAD Block Files" link in the lower blue bar. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cad.pl ================================================= => Hot Threads When it comes to shaper spindles, is bigger really better? This cabinetmaker is experiencing poor cut quality with just lightly worn cutters, and wonders if it's his tooling - or his technique - that needs help. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.pl?read=544143 The corner face frame cabinet can come in a variety of forms. Share details on your own method, or pick up some pointers from others: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=543371 A request for instructions on re-creating a traditional Japanese black-over-red finish has inspired plenty of input at the Finishing Forum. Recipes and schedules - as well as the proper name for this coating - are under scrutiny at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/finishing.pl?read=543828 The powers that be in this particular shop refuse to pump up their insufficient dust collection system, but are also quick to complain about poor cut quality and other problems at the CNC. Is there any solution for this supremely frustrated CNC operator? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cnc.pl?read=543308 ================================================= 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. ================================================= => Video Pick ArtCam features a collection of 2D CNC routing videos, general woodworking videos, and sign making videos. To watch the footage, click on the link below, and scroll down to ArtCam's video links: http://www.woodweb.com/VideoLibrary/VLAlpha.html ================================================= => Sales and Special offers QuikDrawers presents a special Fulterer 150 lb. drawer slide liquidation, from 12.99 to 19.99. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/specialoffers.pl?read=544876 ================================================= => Cabinet Makers Association Education and Networking Event The Cabinet Makers Association invites professional cabinet, furniture, millwork, and woodworking shop owners and employees, as well as industry suppliers to this free event. Learn from and share experiences with others in a non-competitive, open minded environment. Network with shop owners and industry suppliers. January 3-4, 42 Vail Road, Columbia, NJ. Contact: sean@millworkandmore.com or 973-670-1939 ================================================= 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 ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights Is two a crowd when it comes to operating a CNC router? Cutting back to one man is an appealing idea from management's perspective, but keeping up with the machine could be tough... http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Two_Workers_on_One_CNC.html Think your door producer has a problem? Think again! If you've got issues with scheduling of outsourced parts, the problem may be your own. A little organization and planning ahead could increase your own production, and therefore your profit. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Pros_and_Cons_of_Outsourcing_Doors.html Polyester and epoxy may be the best materials for certain repair jobs. But are they authentic enough for conservation work? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Polyester_and_Epoxy_Wood_Repair.html Commercial work can really bring in the cash... But only if you price jobs based on an accurate understanding of your costs. Learn to track the details, and you're on your way to confident estimating. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Estimating_and_Pricing_Commercial_Work.html A profit sharing or incentive pay program may be designed with the best intentions, for employee and employer both. This article addresses the possible outcomes of such a system, both positive and negative. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/ProfitSharing_and_Incentive_Pay.html From pile to saw, a panel must move. The machine operator can muscle it... but a lift of some sort could also save that man's back. Now, the question is: vacuum, or scissor? http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Vacuum_Lift_Versus_Scissor_Lift.html ================================================= => Cabinetmaking Forum Technical advisor Jon Elvrum is a well-known author and consultant to the cabinetmaking industry. He has written numerous articles on the 32mm cabinetmaking system and production woodworking in general. Visit the Cabinetmaking Forum at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl ================================================= Find out how to promote your company on the Web. 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