Wood Machinery & Supplies

Insert router bits for MDF doors

Vortex Tool offers a wide variety of insert router bits for MDF door production. By using tools in combination, the company says users can create solid doors with the appearance of five-piece construction. A complete selection of outside edges, inside treatments and raised panel profiles are in stock.

Woodworking Industry News

Tip over hangtag rule proposed

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s proposed rule for a mandatory furniture stability standard includes a requirement for a new hangtag that would highlight a product’s performance and technical data for consumers, according to the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

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Top 10 OSHA violations

According to OSHA’s most recent list of frequently cited standards, fall protection, hazard communication, and respiratory protection are the top three standards violated in fiscal year 2020, which runs from Oct. 1, 2019, to Sept. 30, 2020.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Metallic PET surface line

REHAU's new Rauvisio ferro surface line is a brushed metallic print topped with a clear PET film and UV-cured lacquer. Included in the Rauvisio ferro palette are: Aegean Anchor, which is between a stainless steel and champagne hue with a vertical brush look; Gilded Arrow, which features an oiled bronze appearance with a vertical brush; Empire Skyline, which showcases a titanium look with a slight blue hint and a vertical brush; and Metro Motion, which boasts the look of aluminum with a circular brush.

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MooreCo responds to OSHA investigation

TEMPLE, Texas - MooreCo Inc., which faces about $238,929 in proposed fines for workplace injuries to employees, said that it is reviewing data from an OSHA investigation. A representative for the Temple, Texas-based company told the Kileen Daily Herald newspaper that the company was “committed to improving employee safety.” Calls to the company CEO have not been returned.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Sanders for solid wood, veneer, lacquer sanding & texturing

Available in standard and compact models from Hans Weber, the KSN can be equipped with up to four stations. Cutting speeds meet the requirements of lacquer finishing; oscillation control is available as a self-learning version that automatically centers and controls the sanding belts. Included is a calibrating roller drive, segmented platen, plus Weber “i-Touch” screen control and auto setup.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Moulder extension tables

Williams & Hussey offers 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-foot extension tables for moulders. The tables can be joined with the company's redesigned moulder stand for a stable workspace, enabling users to produce high-quality mouldings from a variety of millable materials.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Flexible single-side edgebander

Biesse says its Stream A Smart automatic single-sided edgebander's flexible configurations help users adapt to any machining needs. Users can add Biesse's new TM PUR Melting System for invisible joints, or the Air Force System which reduces energy consumption while producing a durable, high-quality finish, the company adds.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Spray gun with material-specific air caps

Graco says its PerformAA is the only air-assist spray gun with material-specific air caps: Wood Lacquer (WL) for applying lacquer and topcoats; Low Viscosity (LV) to evenly disperse stains, sealants and toners; and General Finishing (GF), to atomize enamels and paints at low pressures. The PerformaAA is ideal for use in finishing cabinets, flooring, furniture or trim, the company adds.