WWP Red Book 2012
In This Issue
Storing Lumber: Tips on How to Do It
Storage conditions must be good so that the wood is prepared for use and does not deteriorate. Rough sawn boards are not easy to identify. Racking must be sure and stable, but easy to reach and simple to search
Pau Marfim: Wood Is No Featherweight
The heavy, dense pau marfim wood is light in tone only. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products.
By
Jo-Ann Kaiser,
March 8, 2012 | 11:51 am CST
Shopping for Woodworking Software? Seven Basic Questions to Ask
Items to consider before making a software purchase for your wood products company.
Preventing Moisture Problems in the Woodworking Shop
The best practices in manufacturing can help in producing the highest quality product possible, but all that can go for naught if the moisture content is incorrect.
3 Dust Collection Considerations for Woodworkers
Regardless of the size of the woodworking shop, it is important to keep in mind these three items when selecting dust collection equipment.
Dust Bags: Frequently Asked Questions by Woodworking Shops
Below are some frequently asked questions that will help in deciding what type of dust collection bag is right for a cabinet, casegoods, furniture or another type of woodworking facility.
Plant Operation: One Solution to the Wood Waste Dilemma
Briquetting is gaining ground as a technology that provides a cost-effective, environmentally responsible solution for wood processors.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
Five Benefits of Concealed Support Brackets
Five benefits of using concealed support brackets for installing shelves and other home organization items.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
Sliding Doors Open Up New Opportunities for Cabinets & Furniture
Today, sliding doors for cabinets, closets, furniture and entire rooms are growing in popularity with designers, architects and homeowners.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
Cabinet & Casegoods Hardware: Trends & Wish List Items
Listed below are some trends for drawer slides and hinges for cabinets and casegoods, and what's on the horizon for these hardware items.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
Drawer Slide Selection: 3 Easy Steps
Here’s a simple approach to help you quickly narrow the choices to the drawer slides best suited to your project.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
Cabinet Doors: Storage & Handling Tips for Improved Quality
Here are five tips for the correct storage and handling of doors.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
Trending Today’s Species: Favorites for Casegoods and Components
Woodworking manufacturers, students and suppliers name their domestic and exotic species favorites.
By
Jo-Ann Kaiser,
March 8, 2012 | 5:24 pm CST
Air Pressure Settings for Widebelt Sanders
Listed are air pressure settings for widebelt sanders. These are an average and may vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Creating Crackle Finishes in the Wood Shop
I know of three different methods for “crackling” a finish: ready-to-use crackle coatings, “crackle mediums” and liquid hide glue, made from animal hides and bone renderings.
Color Matching for Small Wood Shops
Color matching and finish system creation is like a chess game. What happens in step #1, #7, or #10 is going to have an impact on another step that follows.
By
Bernie Bottens,
March 9, 2012 | 12:09 pm CST
Kimball’s ‘Pura’fect Finishing System
Just a couple years ago, Kimball Office made a significant leap in its process manufacturing, developing a proprietary UV-cured finish so durable it allows assembly of fully-finished engineered and solid wood components.
Brush vs. Orbital Sanders: An In-depth Look at Uses, Capabilities
A comparison of brush and orbital sanding machines, and their growing popularity in the woodworking market.
Gluing, Laminating & Veneering
CARB: Regulatory Sell-Through Dates for Composite Panels
The CARB extension for distributors, importers, fabricators, and retailers of finished goods is through Dec. 31, 2012, and affects businesses that use HWPW-VC panels to make finished goods, as well as businesses that distribute or sell these goods in California.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
March 9, 2012 | 2:16 pm CST
Gluing, Laminating & Veneering
Hardwood Plywood Core Selection
Core selection is often a compromise between performance characteristics and price. There are three categories of cores: veneer, composite and hybrids or “combination cores”.
Gluing, Laminating & Veneering
Resopal’s Organic Laminate Surface Option
A new laminate product, Re-Y-Stone is a 100-percent ecological material, made completely from regenerative raw materials.
By
Kenn Busch,
March 9, 2012 | 3:26 pm CST
Gluing, Laminating & Veneering
Sticky Problems? Glue Spreader Solutions
These tips can help maximize the performance of your gluing equipment.
Gluing, Laminating & Veneering
Furniture Surfaces Shine at IMM Cologne
Exhibitors at the International Furniture Fair didn’t skimp on materials, workmanship and new ideas for familiar designs.
By
Kenn Busch,
March 9, 2012 | 4:24 pm CST
Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)
Balancing Out Cutting Tools for Woodworking
Cutting tools can become unbalanced due to factors such as, improper servicing, machine crashes, damage from grinding wheels, and excessive tool wear.
Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)
Tips for Cutting Tool Optimization
In order to optimize precision cutting tools it is critical that the tools are held accurately.
Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)
High-Speed Steel Tooling Rough Grind Basics
Ten steps to rough grinding high speed steel cutting tools for woodworking operations.
Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)
Troubleshooting Cutterhead Problems for Woodworking
Most problems with the cutter fit are due to a misaligned shaper spindle. Here's how to determine if this is indeed the problem.
Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)
Getting the Most from Your Router Tooling
Longer tool life means increased profits. Here are some tips for maximizing your cutting tools in the woodworking operation.
Panel Saws Stay a Cut Above for Woodworking
Although the panel saw market has changed in recent years, there remain some basic operating tips to maximize efficiency. Here are a few of them.
5 Benefits of Intelligent Storage & Retrieval Systems
Tired of lost production time while machine operators search for the necessary boards for the job? Here are five benefits of intelligent storage and retrieval systems for woodworking operations
The 3 Most Common Edgebander Mistakes
Listed are three common mistakes woodworkers make that affect the edgebanding process.
Huntwood's Optimized Panel Processing Operation for Cabinets
Located in Liberty Lake, WA, just outside of Spokane, Huntwood is one of the nation’s largest cabinet manufacturing plants, with a 567,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
March 12, 2012 | 10:08 am CDT
Small Wood Shop Considerations: Drilling Down on Boring Tips
Tips to consider when purchasing and using boring machines in woodworking operations.
CNC Technology: Trends for Manufacturing
Whether engaged in high production or batch processing, today’s manufacturers rely on CNC machines as the workhorses in the woodworking shop.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
March 12, 2012 | 10:40 am CDT
Easy Steps to Laser Engraving
Laser systems can be used to customize products for a wide range of applications and industries, including: award and wood engraving, signage and gun stock checkering.
Survey: Green Usage to Grow in Wood Building Projects
Regardless of the current tough economic conditions, both consumers and professionals continue to seek environmentally responsible materials for their building and design choices.
Four Steps to Optimal Moulder Usage
Listed are tips to optimize your moulding operation in the wood shop.
Optimizing Material in a Lean Woodworking Environment
How to optimize manufacturing in a single piece flow environment, against a given inventory of raw material.
Red Book Rocks!
To ensure your company has the rock solid foundation it needs to climb to the next level of success, check out the useful manufacturing tips and techniques in the 2012 Red Book Resource Guide for Best Practices.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
March 12, 2012 | 2:49 pm CDT
Wood & Wood Products March Red Book 2012 Digital Edition
Featured in the digital edition of Wood & Wood Products' Red Book are articles on best practices for manufacturing furniture, cabinets, casegoods and components, as well as tips for optimizing plant operation.
