Custom Woodworking Business August 2013

CJS Millwork Implements CAM Software

According to CJS Millwork, the company has found success with the implementation of computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software Mastercam.

By Wade Vonasek, June 13, 2013 | 2:33 pm CDT

Not All Lacquer Thinners are Created Equal

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Quality Finish? Speed and Distance Are Critical

When it comes to getting the best wood finish, spray gun speed and distance are critical.

By Bernie Bottens, July 11, 2013 | 10:42 am CDT

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Cherry Wood Makes the World Go Round

For the past seven years, WMIA's Wooden Globe awards have been produced by students from the four year wood college program at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. The process usually includes three kids and takes roughly two days to produce the Globes.

By Sean Lechowicz, August 1, 2013 | 10:10 am CDT

How is Your Wood Business Impacted by Referrals?

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Thingamejig Scribing Tool Review

J. Alexander's Jared Patchin reviews a Thingamejig scribing tool.

By Jared Patchin, August 6, 2013 | 9:59 am CDT

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Architectural Woodwork Institute: Better and Stronger

AWI, one of the savviest operations in the woodworking interiors field, is holding its 61st Annual Convention Oct. 9-11 in Orlando, FL.

By Bill Esler, August 9, 2013 | 9:32 am CDT

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Superglue Leads Woodworker Online Comments

Online readers posed questions on Bioformix Nexabond high viscosity, water-free adhesive for wood products with answers provided by the manufacturer’s CEO Adam Malofsky.

By admin, August 9, 2013 | 10:19 am CDT

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TigerStop's Angle on Compound Cutting

Calculating cut angles and projecting the blade path with lasers, TigerStop's TigerAngle is a high-tech take on compound crosscuts.

By Bill Esler, August 13, 2013 | 9:15 am CDT

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Thermal Shrink Fit Tool Holder

Leitz's ThermoGrip shrink-fit tool-holding system uses heat in setting cutting tools and offers precision with its one-piece chuck design.

By Bill Esler, August 13, 2013 | 9:36 am CDT

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Outwater Bonds with Real Wood

The introduction of its Real Wood Veneer Sheets and Real Wood Veneer Edging complements Outwater’s wide selection of available trims and surfacing products.

By Wade Vonasek, August 13, 2013 | 10:38 am CDT

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Drilling: Smart Screw Depth Setting

Starborn Industries’ new tool puts the kibosh to over- and under-drilled screws without damaging surfaces or stripping the screw recess.

By Bill Esler, August 13, 2013 | 11:24 am CDT

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Woodworkers: Pocket Jig Gets Makeover

Kreg Tool says its new Kreg Jig K5 pocket hole jig features a clamping mechanism that has a front-mounted handle and adjusts to different workpiece thicknesses without tools or adjusting nuts.

By Bill Esler, August 13, 2013 | 1:18 pm CDT