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Thousands of Knowledge Base Articles, Product Directory, Machinery Exchange, Lumber Exchange, Job Opportunities ... www.woodweb.com ================================================= In this issue: => Featured Sawmill (Middle Valley Lumber LLC) => Industry News (Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge Natural Veneer Competition) => Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions) => Featured Project (Quartered cherry kitchen) => Video Pick (CNCROUTERSTORE.com) => Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource) => Featured Shop (Fever River Log & Lumber LLC) ================================================= => Featured Sawmill Middle Valley Lumber LLC, a logger-sawyer partnership in Long Valley, NJ, performs custom sawing on their bandsaw and double powerhead chainsaw mill. See the sawing and skidding in action at: http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/sawmill/posts/75.html (To create your own free listing, click the "Create Your Sawmill Listing" link) ================================================= => Industry News Veneer Technologies announces the judges for the 2008 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge competition, which aims to reward excellence in the use of natural veneer and wood products through cash awards and other recognition for student designers as well as the entire supply chain including craftsmen, distributors, and distributor sales representatives. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=556310 ================================================= 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. ================================================= => Hot Threads A strong adhesive that will absorb some stress from wood movement is sought for snare drum shells. Though slimmer stock might make this project easier to pull off, the acoustics cannot be sacrificed... http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/adhesives.pl?read=555699 Making the switch from employee to subcontractor is under careful consideration at the Business and Management Forum. The pros are obvious for the general contractor, but are the cons overwhelming for the employee? http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=555772 Upside-down and backwards... That's where this discussion on the proper way to cut a complex piece of crown moulding begins. Add your ideas at: http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/install.pl?read=555651 Cabinetmakers are collaborating on some virtual frameless cabinet construction. The objective is to optimize: boil this base cab down to the most material-efficient version possible. http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=555595 ================================================= => Featured Project This sleek cherry kitchen showcases elegant Asian-style sliding doors. Other highlights include lock-mitered shelving walls and a Vermont slate countertop. http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/1170.html (To create your own Project Gallery listing, click the "Post Your Project" link) ================================================= => Video Pick CNCROUTERSTORE.com features assorted Thermoformer videos showing the Sencorp, Brown, and Stairview MIII models in action. To view the videos, click on the link below, then scroll down to the CNCROUTERSTORE.com video link: http://www.woodweb.com/VideoLibrary/VLAlpha.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 ================================================= => Knowledge Base Highlights WOODWEB's Knowledge Base has just passed another milestone, with over 6,000 wood-industry articles now archived. Got a question? Get the answers! Just enter your keywords into the search field at the top right of any page at WOODWEB, and choose "Knowledge Base" from the drop-down list. Here are a few of our most recent additions... Scribing a mantel to a rough stone fireplace sound like a tedious task? Perhaps, but for the discriminating client, nothing short of a perfect fit will do. Here's how to achieve a wood-to-stone match that looks like it grew that way... http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Scribing_Wood_Mantels_to_Stone_or_Brick.html It's not often we broach a steamy subject here at WOODWEB... But this article on bending wood does just that. Steambending of walnut stock is discussed in depth, including the construction of your own steaming contraption: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Building_and_Using_Your_Own_SteamBending_Rig.html Can ripping and re-gluing limit wood's tendency to cup? The Wood Doc chimes in to set the record straight. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Ripping_and_ReGluing_to_Limit_Cupping.html A mystery is unlocked in this article about secret doors and hidden rooms. The key to success is exemplary craftsmanship and extra-hefty hardware. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Hidden_Room_Secret_Door_Details.html An unseemly bulge in a brand new porch ceiling sparks controversy over traditional construction techniques. Pros engage in a polite debate on the causes of moisture and swelling issues. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Moisture_and_Swelling_Issues_for_a_Porch_Ceiling.html Finishing expert Ron Bryze shares this five-star article on "the fun stuff" - creating artistic effects. Illustrations and directions cover techniques from striated finishes to frottage... http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Artistic_Effects_in_Finishing.html ================================================= => Featured Shop Take a virtual tour of the shop floor at Fever River Log & Lumber LLC, a Wisconsin business specializing in custom cabinetry and log home components. View pictures of their equipment... and learn what a German peeler is. http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/shop/posts/598.html (To create your own free listing, click the Post Your Shop Listing" link) ================================================= Find out how to promote your company on the Web. 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