Woodworking Network October 2015
In This Issue
Your Worst Employee Isn’t an Employee
Your worst employee isn’t an employee at all, but it does cost you an “hourly wage”, misrepresent your company with it’s ugly face, and is standing in the way of your success. It’s common, and even popular in our industry to neglect “office stuff” and because of that, this ugly “employee” is likely one of your slowest, most ineffective “employees”. His name is data flow.
American Elm Slab Really Takes a Shine
A few years ago I cut a huge American Elm log into slabs and quickly sold all of them except one piece that ended up being short after hitting a few nails. The nails dulled the sawmill too much to finish the cut, until a new order came in.
Four Signs Your Air-powered Sander Is Thirsty for Oil
When you feel you air-powered sander's rate of cut slow down, it could be telling you, 'I'm Thirsty.' After operating an air-powered woodworking tool repair service for 10 years - repairing and rebuilding thousands of sanders of various brands - I put together some of the most commonly asked questions, including lubrication.
'Cedar Cove' Star Dylan Neal Is Passionate About Furniture Making
Actor Dylan Neal stars in the Hallmark Channel's "Cedar Cove" and is an avid woodworker, creating replicas of 18th and 19th century British Furniture.
Young Wood Pro Wins for Ash and Benge Masterpiece
Dylan Horst won the Young Wood Pro award for 2015. His undulating ash and benge Wave table wowed visitors at Facebook, winning the most likes. Dylan built the Wave table as the capstone project during his recently completed two-year certificate program at Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON - near Toronto, and not far from where he currently lives.
Tiny Living, Big Storage Solutions
Here's an excellent custom storage solution designed by Rob Meyers of More Space Place that packs so much storage into so little space you'll be inspired just by checking it out.
Plastics & Composites: Cutting Edge Materials
Interest in cutting, shaping, and machining plastics - a design trend in millwork, and also a result of the rising popularity of outdoor kitchens - has led more custom cabinetmakers into the plastics arena. AWFS Fair picked up on the movement with its Plastics Program at the Las Vegas show in July.
Superior Cabinets: Manufacturing Operations as a Client Service
One of Western Canada’s leading cabinet manufacturers, Superior Cabinets has faced its share of bumps on the road to success.Founded in 1980 by Charles Larre, the cabinet shop grew in size and scope until 2004 when a combination of events — the sudden death of Larre and the economic recession — led to a 29 percent drop in sales in a matter of months, says Shahan Fancy, marketing development manager.
Mappa Burl Is Top Choice for High-End Furniture
Mappa burl, from the European poplar trees (Populus nigra to be exact), has grown more and more popular.
TC Millwork Adds Product Markets with Hot Air Edgebander Purchase
TC Millwork is one of those companies that constantly strive for improvement. Innovative and forward thinking, the company owners are very candid about always looking to the future for new technology and new product development.
White Oak and Accessories Fill This Multi-Curved Wine Room
Darryl Hogeback of Savante Wine Cellars located in Denver, CO, designed this award-winning wine storage room.The custom cellar is built in a multi-curved wall space with exterior windows. The center wine carousel tower holds 24 bottles per individual carousel -- 12 on display angle and 12 laying down. Each carousel rotates individually.
A New Woodworking Academy Headed to National Prominence
The Peyton, CO School District has taken the first step to creating a woodworking program that will become national in scale. That first step was the opening of a dedicated woodworking school in Peyton, CO on the site of a former middle school campus. Enrollment in the current academic year is expected to reach 60 students. For the 2016-2017 school year, 120 students are expected.
U.S. Wood Industry Also Heads to Toronto for WMS 2015
The largest wood industry event in Canada -- Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo – is officially bigger and better than years past. More than 200 exhibiting companies and thousands of woodworkers will converge on the International Centre near Toronto November 5-7 for this important global industry event. A favorable US/Canadian exchange rate and awesome conference program makes it a good time for U.S. woodshops to to neighboring Canada.
BauBuche Laminated Veneer Lumber Can Carry Heavy Loads
Extremely strong, new BauBuche laminated veneer lumber can carry heavier loads than softwood products.
Precision Cutting & Solid Woods Create Cool Sounds for Leon Speakers
This cool company custom manufactures solid wood speakers and A/V treatments with precision cutting automation technology. Sponsored Content
Woodworking Network Magazine October 2015 Products
Sheet Goods OptionsElias WoodworkElias Woodwork stocks a variety of sheet goods to help in new, remodel or refacing projects. Sheet goods are required for a range of projects, including end gables, toe kicks, fillers and refacing veneer applications, says the company. Elias Woodwork offers veneer on paperback or pressure sensitive adhesive backing (PSA) as well as veneers on plywood core in various thicknesses, which are all available in numerous species and finishes.