Happy Holidays from Woodworking Network — Wood & Wood Products, Custom Woodworking Business and CLOSETS magazine. Watch our staff sing the “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!

Q: What causes checks in white oak lumber? I am referring specifically to checks that are open at the end of drying. Can these be closed?

Q: In our manufacturing of mouldings, we use red oak and are in the process of trying to monitor casehardening. What is the easiest test to do for this? Prong? Cup? Other? Also, what is the frequency recommended for doing this test? And should the supplier be able to provide us with this information normally based on their testing or drying process?

Improved dust collection can increase machine performance, boost product quality and keep you out of trouble with the folks at OSHA and EPA.

Regular attention to several key areas will keep your edgebander running smoothly and reduce downtime.

Being proactive tends to work better

WMMA committee discusses combustible dust legislation