Here are some helpful tips to get the most out of your tools.

Increase the life span of a collet and toolholder with these easy steps.

Whether or not the air is clean or laden with dust, all air has mass. This means that as it moves, frictional forces slow it down. Making matters worse, friction increases as the air’s mass and speed increase. Friction is created by the air interacting with other materials, including the dust within it, the components it moves through (for example the hose, ductwork, along with other items), and the air itself. 

The fastest way to test the moisture content of wood is to use a moisture meter. There are two main types of wood moisture meters, pin-type and pinless.

The U.S. Energy Department estimates that air compressors use as much as 10% of all electricity generated in the U.S., and as much as 50% of this energy is wasted. Compressed air leaks alone account for 25-30% of compressed air use. Consequently, many industrial companies are identifying ways to lower their compressed air system energy consumption. One of the most popular methods to do so is a comprehensive compressed air assessment, or “air demand analysis.” The objective of this paper is to define the five steps required in a compressed air assessment.  

The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild announced a new multi-year partnership with Catalyst Supply Co., an organically developed lumberyard offering millwork and premium building products.

Follow these tips to achieve a quality finish.

For optimal sanding of veneer products consistently, sanders should be configured with:1. Conveyor with variable feed speed. The ability to adjust feed speed is critical to maintaining consistency when veneer sanding. Controlling the “dwell” time under the sanding platen directly affects the amount of material removed. Single and two-speed drive motors do not have enough adjustment to dial in the correct “dwell” time for each wood species or veneer type. speed of the conveyor should be between 9-12 mpm depending on the veneer type.

In this video, live streamed last year on the WWGOA's YouTube channel, George Vondriska shows his viewers a simple heart project for Valentine's Day.

The classes will be held at select stores nationwide where couples can make projects from charcuterie boards, rings, decorative hearts, and more.