Red Book Best Practices Guide

Experts discuss the energy efficiency, versatility and technology trends on these workhorses for panel processing and solid wood machining.

Wood Products queried machinery manufacturers regarding frequently asked questions on using and purchasing CNC machining centers for manufacturing furniture, cabinetry, millwork and more. Here are their answers.

Preparation, programming, hold down, sorting, scrap, assembly and error handling are cost areas in running a CNC router. Ordinary routers do not focus on these areas; smart routers take care of them automatically, says Thermwood

Razor blades can help in catalyzed wood finish repair. This week my buddy Kevin Kamberg, an expert in using MEK and PM Acetate to repair wood finishes, gives a few tips.

Final whitewood sanding is the most important step in finishing for satisfactory results. Poor finish quality, rework, and missed expectations are in most cases a direct result of improper final whitewood sanding preparation.

What are some of the problems facing wood products manufacturers in their finishing and sanding operations? Here are some of the frequently asked questions and answers.

What's on the wish list of wood products manufacturers with regards to sanding and finishing equipment and supplies? Here's what the experts report.

Smooth and silent continue to trend in today’s functional hardware for cabinetry, furniture and casegoods.