FDMC June 2019
In This Issue
New approach drives change for California cabinet manufacturer
Separating solid wood and panel processing, and finishing individual components helped boost efficiency.
Poplar powers Powell Valley Millwork
High-tech Eagle-WoodEye crosscut scanning line, single species focus, forward-thinking management, and family commitment all boost success.
Nine tips for financing your next machine
How you finance a purchase can make a big difference in how good the deal is.
Wood finishing 101: Troubleshooting tips & lighting issues
Troubleshooting advice and other tips for quality wood finishing.
Transformable mechanical walnut and maple cabinets break the box
Master furniture designer Sebastian Errazuriz' unbelievable furniture distorts the thresholds between design, technology, and art.
Splits caused by nails and screws
Q. When we nail near the end of a piece, or nail or screw in the side edge, we often see a small split created by the fastener. Why is this and what can we do? With MDF, the fastener in an edge seems to create a bump in the surface of the board and also create a separation in the wood around the fastener.
New automation and robotics center opens in Tennessee
The new ARTC is adjacent to the Motlow State and Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) locations in McMinnville.