In this issue:

Featured Project (Chest with secret locking mechanism)

Hot Threads (A sampling of current forum discussions)

Featured Member (Trapper Haskins)

Knowledge Base Highlights (The latest additions to this growing resource)

Featured Sawmill (Roque Valente SRL)

Industry News (Keystone announces new cabinet box system)

Recent Additions to the Woodworkers Directory (Create your free web page)

Video Pick (Beaver Tools)

Featured Project

Your secrets will be safe in this truly unique chest, which
unlocks with an egg... if you can figure out how.
http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/3724.html

Hot Threads

When a client requests that measurements be converted
from metric to imperial, a larger question is raised about
which measurement system should be used in the
shop... and beyond.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=710963

The finish on these kitchen cabinets is experiencing
problems: what appear to be voids in the stain, and
reappearing glue lines. Are fingerprints the cause, or is
some other anomaly wreaking havoc?
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=710427

Laser levels are a great tool – when they work correctly.
See how an out of level problem and frustrating product
return spurred this kitchen installer to garner opinions
about other brands. Informative advice is shared including
mention of the ever-steady water level.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/install.pl?read=710312

Attaching finished panels without exposed fasteners is the
topic of discussion regarding this bar unit. Some handy
advice follows.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cabinetmaking.pl?read=710593

Featured Member Profile
From a background in traditional wooden boatbuilding,
Trapper Haskins has developed a business in custom
furniture and architectural woodwork crafted from reclaimed
lumber. Learn more about Trapper's present and past at his
member profile and website:
http://www.woodweb.com/members/trap%20haskins_profile.html

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Knowledge Base Highlights

See a complete list of the most recent additions to our
Knowledge Base at:
http://woodweb.com/Resources/RSMostRecentKBArticles.html

Need advice on choosing the right edgebander for your
volume and style of production? Start reading...
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Shopping_for_an_Edgebander.html

Here's a nice exercise in cabinet design: Would you
choose cabinet sizes for symmetrical appearance, even
though it would mean special hardware to make a trash
pull-out work?
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Kitchen_Design_Symmetry_Versus_Functionality.html

This discussion on router spindle control presents the
reasons to use conventional or climb cutting paths.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/CNC_Spindle_Rotation.html

Various ways to accurately and rapidly attach drawer fronts
when installing cabinets are presented here. You should be
able to achieve tight tolerances on the first try, and move
on down the line...
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Installing_Drawer_Faces.html

An installer decides not to show up for a job as promised
because the contractor hasn't paid for the last two jobs. Is
he being too radical? Sound advice yields successful
results when it comes time to get paid.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Playing_Hardball_over_Unpaid_Invoices.html

The group agrees that a spindle sander is a bad idea for
sanding door edges; instead, here are tips on edge sanders.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Sanding_Door_Edges.html

Featured Sawmill

Roque Valente SRL is a Bolivian sawmill specializing in ipe
products. Check out their site, equipment, and rather difficult
road conditions at the Sawmill Gallery:
http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/sawmill/posts/406.html

Industry News

Keystone introduces their RTA Cabinets featuring the
revolutionary CABINOTCH Cabinet Box System. The
patented Cabinotch Joint is a wood-to-wood locking glue
joint that creates a truly square, solid cabinet box. They
assemble in minutes and each box is made from 100%
North American Plywood. Learn more at:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/industrynews.pl?read=708830

Recent Additions to the Woodworkers Directory

The following companies recently created free web pages
at the Woodworkers Directory. Create yours at:
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/index.html

Freeport Finishing, Inc.
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10261.html

National Woodwork
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10263.html

Kline Cabinetry
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10257.html

Master Mould Company
http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10259.html

Video Pick

Beaver Tools features assorted manufacturer tool videos,
including Bosch, Litheon, Festool, Kreg, Sawtrax and
Virutex. To view the videos, click on the link below and
scroll down to Beaver Tool's video link:
http://www.woodweb.com/VideoLibrary/VLAlpha.html

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