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Sanding and Finishing

What is orange peel finish and how to fix it

Wood finishing is an art that requires patience, skill, and attention to detail. However, despite our best efforts, orange peel – that bumpy, uneven texture resembling the skin of an orange – can sometimes affect the final result. Dive into the causes of orange peel in wood finishing and explore the best techniques to eliminate and prevent it.

Sanding and Finishing

Finish samples aren’t about color, they’re about expectations

After thousands of conversations with homeowners in our Ask A Cabinetmaker community, one issue shows up more consistently than any other: misaligned expectations, almost always around finishes. After all, it’s easy to take the sample approval process for granted. We’ve all done it dozens if not hundreds of times, and much of it goes without saying. But for what is a typical Tuesday for any proper finish department, it’s often a once-in-a-lifetime situation for the customer.

Plant Production & Software

10 things to consider before buying ERP

When selecting an ERP solution, it’s not just buying software off the shelf. You’re entering into a partnership that will change your operations for several years if not a decade or more. Here are 10 key considerations before buying ERP.

Plant Production & Software

Four considerations to design more efficient vacuum processes

Improving the efficiency of a vacuum system does not just rely on choosing the right vacuum pump. Much of the long-term performance is influenced by how the vacuum process is designed. This includes factors such as energy consumption, productivity, and operating costs. This article explores four key considerations that can help in the design of more efficient vacuum processes.