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Components, Hardware & Assembly

Solving Cabinet Dowel Hole Location Problems: Shop Smart Challenge

What’s the best method for getting dowel hole locations on the cabinet fronts to line up with the end panels? Woodworking experts put their know-how to the test, providing solutions to October's Shop Smart challenge, presented by Woodworking Network. In a randomly selected drawing, the detailed answer provided by Larry Lee, owner of Pearl River Cabinet Co. in Carriere, MS, proved to be a winner.
By Karen M. Koenig, November 12, 2015 | 5:31 pm CST
Tresco Lighting by Rev-A-Shelf

Magazine

Closets Magazine October 2015 Products

Synchronized Dual-side Textured Thermofused LaminateUniboardUniboard launched DUO, a thermofused laminate panel with Woodprint Technology offers quality and realism and applies the textured surface to both front and back. Woodprint Technology aligns the décor paper and the surface texture to replicate real wood characteristics.(800) 263-5240, www.Uniboard.com LED Aluminum Extrusion LightingTresco Lighting by Rev-A-Shelf
By Michaelle Bradford, November 12, 2015 | 10:29 am CST
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Canadian News

e-Commerce Drives Up Dorel Home Furnishings Profit

Dorel can thank its Home Furnishings business for adding significant support to its bottom line, as ecommerce growth drove the segment's operating profit up 85% for the third quarter just reported. It was a welcome boost that came at a good time - the Canadian-based conglomerate's total sales were relatively flat while overall profits actually declined.
By Larry Maloney, November 12, 2015 | 9:38 am CST
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Video

Minimalist Cam and Dowel Connectors for Solid Wood, Panel

TorpedoCSIS says its interlocking cam and dowel connectors mechanically pull in any joint combination of solid wood, plywood, chipboard, honeycomb panels, bring like and different materials closer together by an average 4 mm. Glaser & Associates distributes the Australian sourced hardware in the U.S.
By Bill Esler, November 12, 2015 | 8:35 am CST
Rockler

Magazine

Woodworking Network Magazine November 2015 Products

Flexible Sanding Sheets3MThe Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets from 3M can roll, fold, shape or twist to fit into and around intricate corners and surfaces, and the products have an innovative backing that resists punctures, tears, and creases. Ultra Flexible Sanding Sponges have a unique patterned surface on one side to provide flexibility and are ideal for detail and contour sanding with the other side designed for flat sanding.(800) 362-3550, www.3m.com/woodworking 
By Michaelle Bradford, November 12, 2015 | 8:10 am CST