Remember, wood moves and changes size all of the time. It is your job as a woodworker to understand how these changes happen, how to prepare for them and how to control them. And, luckily, in the case of wide wood, you may even have the chance to correct them.

Now, let’s say your panels developed a cup in them. They were planed and sanded flat and ready to be put into the door frame before you left the shop, but when you returned the next morning they had a noticeable rock. What options do you have?

Today, in part 2 of this series, I will look at some additional features that are offered and decide whether they are necessary, worth the cost, or are just over-complicating my decision making process.

In my first post a few months ago, I mentioned how my company was considering adding a CNC machine to the shop.Today, I want to discuss what my business is looking to get out of a CNC machine and how those needs translate into actual machine specs.

Simply Amish Selects SYSPRO to Streamline Operations, Improve Productivity

Yorktowne Cabinetry, an Elkay Manufacturing Company cabinet brand for fine semi-custom kitchens in East Coast markets, is launching a new, Iconic door and two new finishes called Cappuccino and Peppercorn.

MasterBrand Cabinets is seeking production management at multiple sites, including a plant superintendent for the third shift in Arthur, IL, a production supervisor in Talladega, AL, and a quality service and delivery manager in Jasper, IN.

Elkay's Schuler Cabinetry launched a multi-step Cappucino finish, available on a variety of wood species, including cherry, knotty alder, oak and quartersawn oak. The line of face frame kitchen cabinets is sold at Lowe's.

Schuler Cabinetry, an Elkay Companies cabinet brand sold at Lowe’s, has launched a new, multi-step finish called Cappuccino. This finish is available on a variety of wood species, including cherry, knotty alder, oak and quartersawn oak.