FDMC Red Book April 2023

What follows are tips for solving finish issues that can occur in the moulding process.

Do you really need both a jointer and a planer? The answer is “yes, you do,” and here is why.

Nested-based manufacturing continues to grow in North America. As an end-user of the technology your market is filled with options, specifications, vendors and brands all doing our part to differentiate, it’s a worthwhile investment of your time to understand what you need, vs. what you want, vs. what one may want you to want.

CNC maintenance is fast and easy, and if done every day, you’ll get much better performance.

A collet can be a collar, band, or sleeve that holds a workpiece or tool securely. When used as a clamping device, they can produce a high-level force with precise alignment.

Identifying sawblade problems and solutions through observation

There are a variety of common tool breakage issues.

Good pressing and laminating is essential to the quality of the finished product. Here are 11 troubleshooting tips for ensuring a good bond in the hot and cold pressing process.

Sometimes a veneer may have what is called buckle, wavy spots or warp – a general distortion of the sheet. This is most commonly caused by tension wood, irregular grain, and/or non-uniform drying.

A brief comparison of HVLP and LVLP spray guns for finishing wood and wood products.

In addition to the width of the largest pieces you work with and what infeed height would be required, here are a few more items to consider when choosing a widebelt sander.

Troubleshooting tips for common finishing problems, and how to solve them.

There are generally three types of coating options available: open, semi-open and closed – each with a different ratio of grain and each with a different optimal application.

As we start 2023, here are our 2023 kitchen and bath trend predictions. A significant influencer for these trend predictions comes from styles and items of the past, as many homeowners are seeking sentimental, familiar, and comfortable items. The 2023 kitchen and bath trends can be summarized as Nostalgic, Unique, Collected, and Natural.

A deep dive into the types of drawer slides available plus their many functions and features.

Studies from Houzz and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) show the rising popularity in kitchen lighting and the demand for solutions from voice-activated lighting to motion sensor lighting.

The Wood Doctor answers your questions.

There are significant challenges to operating a successful and profitable woodworking business in today’s climate. The most visible challenges include the increased cost of building materials, higher interest rates, labor shortages and logistics. There is however an additional concern that is sometimes overlooked yet can severely impact your woodworking business -– cyberattacks.

Table lubricants for woodworking machines and equipment have proved to be an important product for modern woodworking plants.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software are critical tools used in woodworking today. While these software programs share similarities in their capabilities, they are unique in their design and application. Understanding the differences between these two technologies can help you create precise and high-quality wooden products with ease.