Book review: The Furniture Wars
Industry insider catalogs the decline of American furniture manufacturing
By
William Sampson,
December 16, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Throughfeed machine speeds case construction
Problem: Too many steps required in panel processing and too much material handling time. Solution: Throughfeed machine reduced material handling, provided more accurate measurement with laser system and lowered electrical needs.
By
Karl D. Forth,
December 16, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Central vacuum system cleans up on dirt
Problem: Old dust collection system was not powerful enough for dust produced. Solution: Industrial-strength central system employs a pulse, self-purging cartridge system to get rid of dust.
By
Karl D. Forth,
December 16, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Crosscut sled offers versatility
New jig from Rockler designed to add precision features to job site saws
By
William Sampson,
December 16, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Make no small plans in 2010
What’s your business plan for the new year?
By
Karl D. Forth,
December 16, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Is it time to delegate?
Too often a business owner doesn't want to relinquish control of any part of the process
By
William Sampson,
December 16, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Increasing yields in the rough mill
Q: In order to increase yields in the rough mill with a rip first operation, we have asked our people that mark the strips for our automatic chop saws to mark as close to the knots as possible. Indeed, this increased yield, but the grain around the knots was especially hard to glue and with the yield emphasis, we are getting more of this rough grain. The bottom line is that we have increased our gluing failures. We want to confirm our observations. Does this make sense to you?
By
Gene Wengert,
December 7, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Put yourself in control
Creating a financial dashboard gives you the tools you need to monitor your business
12 Days Blooper Reel: Woodworking Network Staff
Happy Holidays from Woodworking Network — Wood & Wood Products,
Custom Woodworking Business and CLOSETS magazine. Watch our staff sing
the “12 Days of Woodworking.”
12 Days of Woodworking
Happy Holidays from Woodworking Network — Wood & Wood Products, Custom Woodworking Business and CLOSETS magazine. Watch our staff sing the “12 Days of Woodworking.” Painting performance courtesy of Elliott From of Artbeat Live!
