FDMC Magazine Hardware style gains importance For many consumers, cabinet hardware has shifted from functional accsesory to stylistic necessity. By Ken Jennison, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine High mineral content, sunken joints We usually see more sunken joints in thewinter, as the wood is drier so there is overall more shrinkage. By Gene Wengert, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Housing slump emerges as growing concern As part of our FDM 300 research, we asked companies to identify their greatest challenge. Here are their responses, organized by subject. By Karl D. Forth, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Incipient decay, gluing jatoba Strength properties, such as toughness and impact strength, are reduced in wood with incipient decay. By Gene Wengert, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Only the name is the same Videos,new forums, and better access to information are highlights of the new fdmonline.com. By Karl D. Forth, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Plant Production & Software Organizing the workplace Part one of a new series explains how the 5S's establish the foundation for a smooth transition to flow production. By Jim Lewis, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Quiet-closing hardware makes noise in the market A variety of soft-closing hardware for drawers, doors and other applications offer a value-added option at a relatively low cost. By Karl D. Forth, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Shrinkage in finished items Many finishes are so thin that they do very little good at all in slowing the moisture change. By Gene Wengert, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Splitting problems, marine plywood Always check the MC when you have splitting to make sure that the MC is not the main problem. By Gene Wengert, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Wavy surface during planing Where we sometimes see problems is that the bed plate of the planer will wear in the center. By Gene Wengert, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT