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Featured Project

Learn how this one-of-a-kind King Neptune door came to be through
CAD modeling, CNC machining, hand carving... and more.
http://www.woodweb.com/galleries/project/posts/3376.html


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Hot Threads

This shop has a plan for making some concave and convex doors
and drawer fronts, but are running their ideas by the great minds of the
Architectural Woodworking Forum first. Help troubleshoot the process:
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/aw.pl?read=692128

After following the proper drying schedule for cherry, this lumber
emerged from the kiln with hairline cracks. What gives? The Wood
Doc has some ideas.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl?read=692333

A shaper equipped with sharp, clean cutters is still producing cope and
stick tearout. Is the solution in new technique, or new tooling?
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/swmf.pl?read=692282

Offering a lifetime warranty seems like smart marketing to this
furniture maker. Other pros play the devil's advocate...
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=691933


Shop Built Equipment Feature

A digital outboard fence for the shaper - made mostly of used parts
from eBay - is detailed here. Check it out, then consider adding your
own custom built creation to the new Shop Built Equipment Forum.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/shopbuilt.pl?read=689139


Featured Member Profile

Richard Lach's business, Timeless Arts Furniture Refinishing,
specializes in restoring wooden furniture. Explore their work
by visiting Richard's member profile and website:
http://www.woodweb.com/members/timelessarts_profile.html

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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:
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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

    Practical tips on climb cutting door parts are served up here... along with a
    nice, strong cup of caution...
    http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Climb_Cutting_Door_Parts_on_a_Shaper.html

    Speeding up inset door production - while maintaining accuracy - is the
    name of the game. Thoughts on how to tool up for accurate cutting and
    minimal edge sanding are presented.
    http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/FineTuning_Cutting_and_Sanding_Operations.html

    Should a moulding mill bring sawmill operations in-house? This
    detailed and authoritative examination explores the potential pros
    and cons.
    http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Should_a_Moulding_Mill_Bring_Sawmill.html

    Here's a cold look at the hard numbers for furniture building.
    Between rock-bottom overseas competition at the low end, and
    popular established competitors at the high end, it's hard for a
    small shop to find a profitable niche.
    http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/The_Business_of_ChairMaking.html

    For accuracy and consistency with multiple small parts, what's
    practical and economical: a belt sander, a planer, or a fly-cutter
    on the CNC?
    http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Onion_Skinning_and_Thickness_PlaningSanding.html

    Waterborne finishes will skin over with even a short pause in the
    action. Use this advice for keeping your spraygun tip clean.
    http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Keeping_AAA_Tips_Spraying.html


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    Woodworkers' Favorite Quotes

    "Deadlines... I love the whooshing noise they make as they go past..."

    "Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and
    I'll understand."

    This collection of woodworkers' favorite inspirational and
    entertaining quotes at the Business Forum is ever-growing!
    If you haven't already added your own "shopisms," please do:
    http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/business.pl?read=686098


    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

    Just Killen Time Woodwork
    http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10161.html

    Willow Ridge Woodworks
    http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10162.html

    Whittington Gallery
    http://www.woodindustry.com/woodworkers/Master/10166.html


    This issue of the WOODWEB Update is sponsored in part by WMS:

    Register now to attend the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo -
    Canada's largest woodworking event. Pay only $10, a $20 savings.
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    Video Pick

    Her-Saf presents assorted panel router videos including a template
    system, depth control feature, eccentric nut material thickness
    adjustment, and lock clamp. To view the videos, click on the link
    below and scroll down to Her-Saf's video link:
    http://www.woodweb.com/VideoLibrary/VLAlpha.html


    Lumber Buying Guides Updated

    Get current pricing on hardwood lumber for all regions of the US:
    http://www.woodweb.com/Resources/RSLumberBuyingGuide.html


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