Woodshop News
DUST COLLECTION DOS AND DON’TS:
Repeat after me: Effective dust collection is never “an option.” It’s an integral part of what you do to keep shop air breathable. Woodworkers have used dust collection for years, but even long-time professionals sometimes misunderstand, neglect or,...
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A WOODWORKER’S WISH LIST: ’Tis the season for these innovative tools, machines and accessories.
vironment. I haven’t spent the time doing that. And I’m thinking of grandkids going into the shop and what I need to do for safety,” said Hanna. Shane Berkland, of Cylinder, Iowa, was another local who attended for general information. “What brought...
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GIVING THE CUSTOMERS WHAT THEY WANT: The latest products and trends related to cabinet components.
Ask woodworkers to describe the components of a cabinet and they’ll say the box, door and drawer front. Push them and they may add the drawer body, shelves and toe-kick. But ask a designer and they’ll talk about decorative pulls and knobs, grilles and...
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TALKING TOOLING: Exploring the cutting-edge materials used in today’s CNC tooling, and a look at what’s new.
Hardwood dealers say ash is still readily available, despite the effects of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) that has killed millions of trees across the United States. Joel Horling of Cole Hardwood, a wholesaler in Logansport, Ind., says that while...
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WIZARDRY IN THE WOODSHOP:
Over the past few years, advanced visual technologies such as photorealistic rendering, 360-degree viewability, and real time adjustment that instantly show changes have all become mainstream in cabinet showrooms. Customers can see their completed...
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EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES:
Five-part doors and foil certainly have their place, but banded edges offer a lot of options that can help a shop stay abreast of popular trends and do so on a budget. With the flexible nature of both consumer tastes and machine technology, it can be...
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ESSENTIAL JOBSITE TOOLS:
Woodshop owners know that the most important tool on a jobsite is common sense, followed of course by training and experience. Next up would be a package of basics such as a drill with the right bits, level, stud finder, hammer, tape measure, pencil,...
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THE POWER OF OUTSOURCING: Outsourcing has become one of the most powerful ways for smaller shops to flourish.
Recent turbulence regarding the effects of tariffs on stock markets has underscored that we live in a global economy. That means America’s woodworkers can peruse catalogs, place orders and transfer payments instantly to anywhere on the planet....
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THINKING ABOUT A PANEL SAW?
Breaking down the available options and the advantages that shops of all sizes can expect.
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EARTHY & DARK DOMINATE:
Though thermofoil isn’t a sprayed coating, the popularity of vinyl colors is important in the spray booth. Almost half of new work is vinyl, and while there is evidence that natural wood is regaining some ground, plastic is definitely here to stay. So,...
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PUTTING MACHINES TO WORK: Adding automation can reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Automation simply means using more machines, rather than humans, to move, cut, shape, coat and assemble. Anderson America (andersonamerica.com) aptly describes the benefits of its automation options as highspeed processing, versatile material handling,...
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ADDING DESIGN AND DETAIL: Software and accessories for cabinet shops looking to distinguish their work from the competition.
With colder temperatures upon us, finishers will start noticing that their coatings are acting differently. We will see issues that we haven’t seen in quite a while and may not understand the cause. The good news is that you are probably not the cause...
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PLAY FOR PAY: New jigs and cutting guides to make woodworking more enjoyable and productive.
Jigs are fun. Sure, they’re incredibly useful, improve accuracy and make us safer, but the bottom line is that they’re just plain cool. The difference between a jig and a fixture is that you can usually hang a jig on the wall between uses, while a...
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NEW TOOLS
• Automatic Crosscut Stop from Colonial Saw • Machine Tool Camp’s Finisher • Maksiwa sliding panel saw • TFS Total Flatline Automation
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A good match,
Total revenue has doubled since Josh Sharp purchased Spectrum Woodworking & Interiors in Oregon City, Ore., five years ago. “Our sales our goal is where we should be, between $10 and $12 million in top line revenue this year,” says Sharp. “When I...
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NEW TOOLS
• Easy|Axis turntables • Delmhorst moisture meters • SCM Maker • Max USA compressor
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NAILERS, PINNERS & STAPLERS:
Since the advent of cordless power, both battery and hose driven nailers, pinners and staplers have become more adroit and flexible. They’re also getting lighter and smaller as design engineers take advantage of advances in metallurgy, plastics,...
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ARE YOU LISTENING?
David Bowie once noted that “tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming”. Apparently, woodshop owners have good hearing. Casework and furniture manufacturers are undergoing a transition from traditional machines to automation, and hands-on labor...
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